Sep 23, 2021 · My favourite is Dave’s Picks #34 — Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, FL, 23/06/74, but you already have that so … I’d also highly recommend Road Trips Vol. 2 No. 3: Wall Of Sound — State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, 16/06/74 and Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY, 18/06/74. One phenomenal release, which I see you’ve ordered. You’re in for a treat.

Jun 12, 2018 · It's a monster...as a complete show, 5-21-74 has to be one of the more underrated shows out there from start to finish. Lots of unique qualities all throughout and that Playin in the Band speaks for itself. Just my $0.02. And regarding top sounding 74 shows, the recent DVP 6-23-74 stood out to me as one of the finest sounding releases.

Mar 24, 2025 · That's all cool. One thing I find amazing about the GD is how many different types of listeners they draw. I would say the '72-74 period jams are closer to late post-bop jazz or the avant-garde than to the psychedelic stuff they were doing in '68-69. The band's overall skill level jumped dramatically from all the touring they did in the early '70s.

Apr 11, 2014 · I'm listening to the PiTB from 5/21/74, haven't heard this in about 7 years. I didn't remember it was this incredible, actually.

Jan 16, 2021 · 8/5/74 - Like @US Blues mentions, the band just goes off on the jam of this one. Hard to vote against any '74 versions let alone one from my home town of Philly but there is just enough that isn't just exactly perfect in this version. Winner: 5/3/72

Oct 25, 2022 · Where do you guys find this listening party? I googled and there's nothing like that on the page Listening Party | Grateful Dead

May 2, 2023 · '74 isn't very languid, but at times it got more jazz-influenced. Have a gander at this madness (as much as you like), but pay attention starting at ~11:00. It moves from something akin to free jazz to fusion at about 11:50, then proceeds to a frenetic Jerry solo starting at 12:43:

Mar 20, 2016 · Dave’s Picks Volume 9: 5/14/74 – Adams Field House, U of Montana, Missoula, MT – 3 stars When it comes to this series one notices two things – they are always complete shows, and the shows are (usually) “off the beaten path”. This show looks good on paper (WRS>Dark Star>China Doll) but is generally unexciting.

Oct 23, 2024 · More manna from GD (Go to) Heaven. ... or fall ‘72 or summer ‘76 or anything from ‘73 or ‘74.

Apr 11, 2014 · But 5/14/74 is far from the best of the year or even close to it. I find it to be one of the very few pre-hiatus examples of a fully dysfunctional Garcia. I think the Tiger peak > China Doll is the exception.