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Wharf Rat
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Sneaky good!
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Walking Blues
Dec. 28, 1988
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Really awesome energy here that makes you want to clap along.
2
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 31, 1983
Silva Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Another splendid Playin' > China Doll > Playin' from 1983!
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Estimated Prophet
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Late era gem with energetic jamming.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Inspired late era version with some stellar Jerry licks.
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Comments

The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

I love how this one keeps dialing up as it goes on.
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Sept. 12, 1987
Capital Centre

This is a very enjoyable version! Great playing and energy.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 18, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

The March 17th and 18th shows have really gained my attention since the Miller upgrades were released out into the wild. Probably the shows I've listened to the most since this quarantine business started.
Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Slower tempo, big thick bass sound. Feels like your trudging through the snow with the band.
Bird Song
July 21, 1990
World Music Theatre

This version is just ok. It feels sloppy and to me sounds like Jerry is struggling to find the right notes to play. Does not have that nice free flow feeling that the top rated versions have.
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