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GarciaLive Volume Seven showcases the Jerry Garcia Band's November 8th, 1976 performance at Sophie’s in Palo Alto, California. The long-lost original master reels, recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson, were recently re-discovered along with a trove of other reels dubbed the “Houseboat Tapes” and have been remastered for this release. It was the year of this recording that Donna Jean and Keith Godchaux first joined up with the Jerry Garcia Band. Their addition, along with Ron Tutt on drums and bassist John Kahn, helped form what would be one of the most durable lineups of the Garcia Band. Earlier that year Garcia commented, "I haven’t been as happy with any little performing group since Old & In The Way in terms of feeling ‘this is really harmonious, this is what I want to hear.'"
That harmonious vibe is especially present as well. Throughout the course of the evening, the band deftly melds gospel, rock, soul, and reggae to form their quintessential mid-70’s sound. As one astute critic pointed out, “More than any other Garcia band this one allows him room to run through all his guitar styles, often within a single song.” From the opening notes of “The Way You Do The Things You Do”, the band lock into a relaxed, but confident groove with Kahn & Tutt’s deep pocket providing the foundation for Jerry & Keith’s melodic exploration rounded out by Donna Jean’s soulful harmonies. The Hunter/Garcia penned “Mission in the Rain” and Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” are particularly poignant and soulful while songs like “Midnight Moonlight”, “Tore Up Over You” and “Ride Mighty High” provide the sparks bringing balance to the evening. A 22+ minute “Don’t Let Go” stands out not only for its length, but for its exercise in dynamics which further showcases Garcia’s comfort not only with the band, but the freedom found in playing smaller rooms tailor-made for they type of music he was looking to create.
That harmonious vibe is especially present as well. Throughout the course of the evening, the band deftly melds gospel, rock, soul, and reggae to form their quintessential mid-70’s sound. As one astute critic pointed out, “More than any other Garcia band this one allows him room to run through all his guitar styles, often within a single song.” From the opening notes of “The Way You Do The Things You Do”, the band lock into a relaxed, but confident groove with Kahn & Tutt’s deep pocket providing the foundation for Jerry & Keith’s melodic exploration rounded out by Donna Jean’s soulful harmonies. The Hunter/Garcia penned “Mission in the Rain” and Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” are particularly poignant and soulful while songs like “Midnight Moonlight”, “Tore Up Over You” and “Ride Mighty High” provide the sparks bringing balance to the evening. A 22+ minute “Don’t Let Go” stands out not only for its length, but for its exercise in dynamics which further showcases Garcia’s comfort not only with the band, but the freedom found in playing smaller rooms tailor-made for they type of music he was looking to create.
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Tracklist:
Disc 1:
1.) The Way You Do The Things You Do
2.) Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
3.) After Midnight
4.) Who Was John?
5.) Mission in the Rain
6.) Stir It Up
Disc 2:
1.) Midnight Moonlight
2.) Tore Up Over You
3.) Friend of the Devil
4.) Don’t Let Go
5.) Strange Man
6.) Stop That Train
7.) Ride Mighty High
Disc 1:
1.) The Way You Do The Things You Do
2.) Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
3.) After Midnight
4.) Who Was John?
5.) Mission in the Rain
6.) Stir It Up
Disc 2:
1.) Midnight Moonlight
2.) Tore Up Over You
3.) Friend of the Devil
4.) Don’t Let Go
5.) Strange Man
6.) Stop That Train
7.) Ride Mighty High
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Customer Reviews
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JDJanuary 25, 2024Like Jerry would say, "That was good and Fat!" Great show with excellent sound quality. I was at the Seattle show 2 days before, so it was cool to see that Moore Theater gig was mentioned in the liner notes! Buy this show you won't be disappointed.
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Randy ZornAugust 9, 2023Good sound quality and a good show in general! Saw some of the other comments and with all JGB shows you're rarely going to like it all. I like it. Good job and keep it up!
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Tom TrentMay 13, 2022I got to hear a whole lot of Jerry and Merl, Legion of Mary, Jerry and Friends while working at Keystone Berkeley from 1973-76. This is the second CD I have purchased from that era. It was both wonderful and sluggish, typical of Jerry's side band performances then. I loved the guy but he could get locked into some really slow grooves that left me wondering what he had imbibed. Later I found out, so sadly.... Will never forget the time he helped me get my old truck started out back after a gig.
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Dirk AndersonJanuary 2, 2022Disappointing. The first set is turgid, Jerry's voice is wan and lost in the mix. The band perks up for Mission in the Rain, which is the only song on Disc One I'd be tempted to revisit. Disc Two starts out more promising with a peppy Midnight Moonlight and Tore Up. Friend of the Devil is poignant, with some lovely piano from Keith. Don't Let Go goes nowhere, for 22 painful minutes. Stop That Train is quite good. Two stars for the songs named above, but the rest is unremarkable filler. Sorry, but some shows should just stay in the vault, and this is one of them.
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CarlosSeptember 18, 2021I listen to a lot of Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia Band and I must say, this is one of the most beautiful ecstatic experiences of JGB I have ever experienced. Beautiful. Thank you García family.
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Bill BerkowitzAugust 24, 2021Fucking Awesome! Such a beautiful slower paced set of music. Jerry shines but Keith is absolutely amazing. Beam me back to the '70s!
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Lynda DunfeeAugust 24, 2021I totally love this set, listen to it at least once a week. Nothing better than some friends hanging around and dancing to Jerry.
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Chris RollinsAugust 4, 2021Keeping this in the car to pop on at random during Jerry week. I like this lineup better than some of the other ones
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WonderfulJuly 24, 2021Been listening to this show on repeat and I am grateful to have added it to my collection.
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TomdJuly 22, 2021This was my favorite version of JGB. Another excellent performance.
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Steve GJanuary 21, 2021A wonderful release - the Keith and Donna shows with the JGB definitely have their flavors and they are both in great form here, as is Jerry. Highlights for me are After Midnight and Dont Let Go but every song has a little of that special sauce and a great relaxed exploratory vibe. Highly recommended
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Britton TolliverSeptember 18, 2020This Volume ONE from 1976 is just so right on!!! DONT LET GO is just utterly amazing. MIDNIGHT MOONLIGHT is at a great pace!! I am really into this version of the JGB. Very smooth and seductive, and great recording. Perfect representation of “sway music “
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JDDecember 14, 2017Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Different kind of version of Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Reggae Beat), but the highlights for me are "Tore Up" and "Mission in the Rain". Jerry's solos are incredible. Its almost like you can hear the lyrics in his licks. Highly recommended.
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charlieDecember 12, 2017I bought this set because it had some previously unreleased live tracks from a new venue and they are always the best listening and I was correct.
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DonDecember 4, 2017I got this CD because it includes AFTER MIDNIGHT, Jerry and all the musicians he plays with exhibit that feeling of having cleared that last hurdle. Cosmic senses. Just want to pull out my telescope and get a better look. CLOUD NINE; I practically hear the strings of Jerry's guitar brining it life.
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