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Uncle John's Band
March 18, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Cool version, with lots of drum effects and a neat little jam into drums
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

This version has a nice swing to it. Speedy and good energy in the > Rider segue
2
Let It Grow
March 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Hot version, Jerry bending all kinds of notes in the end.
1
Let It Grow
March 31, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

A nice late era gem. Jerry's playing is exceptionally tight in this one.
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Row Jimmy
March 31, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

Really nice late era Row Jimmy highlights the 1st set.

Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

This is a very well played Dark Star. Has everything a Star from '69 should have; swirling psychedelia and gorgeous improv, nicely compacted into a tight 20 minute version.
Dark Star
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Loving this Dark Star from Dave's Picks 30. All sorts of subtleties to catch in this one. Around the 22 minute mark you can hear a Sugar Magnolia jam that's pretty cool. The first one wouldn't have been played till June of the same year.
Black Peter
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

These early Black Peters' always seem a little too slow and plodding to me. This version is no different. I would imagine this sucked the life out of the room for those that were there.
Mason's Children
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This version slays
Might As Well
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Jerry's solo is very authoritative. Energetic and punchy version.