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MrMystery

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4
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

One of the best versions of this era. Jerry is loose and free. Bobby plays a great slide solo (really).
1
Terrapin Station
Dec. 15, 1978
Boutwell Auditorium

The transition jam is longer than previous versions and many later ones, and Jerry goes somewhere in it. That should have happened more.
3
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 12, 1978
Jai-Alai Fronton

One of my favorite EPs. Can't believe it's not on here yet. Jam is fantastic, with Phil leading the way. Huge ideas and imagination.
1
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 21, 1978
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Great jam covering a lot of ground, Phil pushing and pulling patiently, Jerry attacking.
2
Big River
Nov. 21, 1978
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Jerry's last solo is outrageous and the drummers respond

Comments

Promised Land
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry just decides to kill it in the last solo
New Minglewood Blues
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Love the laid back feel and Jerry's wiry, ambling sound on 77 NMBs
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Good lord. This jam will make you pause in the middle of household chores and forget what you were doing.
Dark Star
Oct. 26, 1989
Miami Arena

The Dead deserve a lot of credit for being willing to play like this relatively late in their career when they were selling out major venues. Even if you're not tripping this DS will widen your pupils
Althea
Oct. 29, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Power chords!