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5
Mexicali Blues
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

Better than most versions from the 1970's!!
3
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Second time played shows improvement.
3
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

First time played.
1
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 26, 1995
Oakland-Alameda

Mardis Gras show.
2
Mexicali Blues
March 29, 1995
The Omni

Not the worst of 1995.

Comments

Mexicali Blues
Dec. 12, 1973
Omni Coliseum

Bob's "Polka time, everybody!" line, solid guitar work by Jerry and Keith being there to lead us into every turn in the song. this is a great example of how focused and spot on Keith could be.
Mexicali Blues
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Bob flubs a line, but Jerry sparkles on his short instrumentals, the second shared with a spot on Keith.
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Nice interplay between Jerry and Keith, with the only problem it being too brief.
Mexicali Blues
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Pretty lackluster, with a vocal flub. It sure isn't played with the intensity of those Europe versions.
Mexicali Blues
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

Great vocals from Bob, but what stands out is the second instrumental break. For this song, it goes on forever. There are two points where Jerry is ready to move on, but in a simple twist of fate, Bob will just not get up there and start singing and Jerry just goes on and on. Definately worth a listen.