10-16-1974 Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA

1974-10-16Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA
Set 1: Bertha, Jack Straw, Deal, Mexicali Blues, It Must Have Been The Roses, Beat It On Down The Line, Scarlet Begonias, Me And Bobby McGee, Tennessee Jed, Cumberland Blues, Row Jimmy, Playin' In The BandScarlet Begonias,

Playin' In The Band
Set 2: Phil And Ned > Jam > Wharf Rat > Space > Eyes Of The World, Big River, Ship Of Fools, Truckin' > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Uncle John's Band, Johnny B. Goode,
E: U.S. Blues
Phil And Ned >
Corrections / Observations
Received by Dick1977-05-11
Tape SourcePat Lee
Review Entry Date1983-09-14
Dick's ReviewAs I remember this show has a lot to offer. Even so I probably will still erase this tape since I’m sure I can find a good board copy. As usual, Scarlet Begonias and Playin' In The Band are the only involving playing in the 1st set. Now I remember why I thought highly of this show: It is the 82-min jam that starts the 2nd set. There is a long experimental period once the band joins Lesh and Lagin. Actually he leaves at this point. This jam section lasts quite a long time (35-min) and is entertaining at the least. It isn’t an aggressive attack as in most Brain-Frys but it is creative and involving. It seems so easy to get absorbed into this style of playing even though there is no apparent direction or focus. Near the end of this jam section, Lesh has a nice bass solo and the intensity of approach increases. Eyes Of The World is another highlight.