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The GarciaLive series is set to return with our first dip into the acoustic realm! GarciaLive Volume 14: January 27th, 1986 The Ritz spotlights an exultant Jerry Garcia & John Kahn acoustic duo performance in the heart of New York City. There was always palpable energy to Garcia’s performances in the Big Apple and this Monday night was no exception. Captured at the mid-way point in their East Coast run, Garcia & Kahn delight a spellbound audience with a mix of Grateful Dead favorites, folk standard, and other staples from Garcia’s songbook. The duo’s performance is laid-back yet impassioned with Garcia’s mastery as a storyteller on full display. As Billy Strings describes in the liner notes, Garcia "sings through the verses and picks through the melodies as if he is the man in the story. Delicate and deliberate.” A sultry version of “Friend of the Devil” showcases Garcia’s soulful singing and his deep musical connection with Kahn. And what Garcia performance would be complete without a couple nods to the Bard — “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and “Simple Twist of Fate.” Other highlights include an upbeat “Bird Song” which Garcia & Kahn stretch out for the longest jam of the evening and a joyous “Ripple” we imagine made the whole room smile.
Click Additional Details for tracklist.
The GarciaLive series is set to return with our first dip into the acoustic realm! GarciaLive Volume 14: January 27th, 1986 The Ritz spotlights an exultant Jerry Garcia & John Kahn acoustic duo performance in the heart of New York City. There was always palpable energy to Garcia’s performances in the Big Apple and this Monday night was no exception. Captured at the mid-way point in their East Coast run, Garcia & Kahn delight a spellbound audience with a mix of Grateful Dead favorites, folk standard, and other staples from Garcia’s songbook. The duo’s performance is laid-back yet impassioned with Garcia’s mastery as a storyteller on full display. As Billy Strings describes in the liner notes, Garcia "sings through the verses and picks through the melodies as if he is the man in the story. Delicate and deliberate.” A sultry version of “Friend of the Devil” showcases Garcia’s soulful singing and his deep musical connection with Kahn. And what Garcia performance would be complete without a couple nods to the Bard — “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and “Simple Twist of Fate.” Other highlights include an upbeat “Bird Song” which Garcia & Kahn stretch out for the longest jam of the evening and a joyous “Ripple” we imagine made the whole room smile.
Click Additional Details for tracklist.
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Set One
1. Deep Elem Blues
2. Little Sadie
3. Friend of the Devil
4. Oh Babe, It Ain’t No Lie
5. When I Paint My Masterpiece
6. Run for the Roses
Set Two
7. Dire Wolf
8. Simple Twist of Fate
9. Spike Driver Blues
10. Bird Song
11. Ripple
Encore:
12. Goodnight Irene
1. Deep Elem Blues
2. Little Sadie
3. Friend of the Devil
4. Oh Babe, It Ain’t No Lie
5. When I Paint My Masterpiece
6. Run for the Roses
Set Two
7. Dire Wolf
8. Simple Twist of Fate
9. Spike Driver Blues
10. Bird Song
11. Ripple
Encore:
12. Goodnight Irene
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Customer Reviews
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Lucky ChuckJune 22, 2021I was there with my friend Big John. Great time Good night Irene wow. Snowed that night.
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WaltBJune 16, 2021I was there that night. It was awesome. Now I can relive it over and over again.
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Gary MuenchMay 24, 2021Many thanks to the Garcia Family for releasing this first acoustic live performance in the series. Jerry and John Kahn are in great form for this 12 song set. I saw this duo a number of times and really appreciate this acoustic music. The electric sets are all great but it's nice to have some mellow tunes to enjoy. hope we get more examples of this artistry. Mine those archives and bring us more...
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Gary L NelsonMay 21, 2021OFS You know what it stands for Out F------ Standing
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E P Grier JrMay 19, 2021It is always a two sided sword when I open a new CD but this one hit harder then most. I was able to get tickets to a couple of Jerry's acoustic shows for my best friend and myself. The shows were great and The Bar was open at both. Good Scotch, Good tunes, and my best friend. On those nights we would live forever. Sadly Jerry left us far to soon. No more shows for us to enjoy. Oh there is still Good Scotch and my best friend to sit and listen to past shows, but knowing there will be no " The Next Show " still saddens me. " The Music Never Stopped " A fine CD!
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Paul KNovember 9, 2020what a fine set of shows to put on disc!Jerry sounds awesome if only there was some more acoustic Jerry releases- he was so different playing acoustic versus electric !!
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Harley ridin ChefAugust 31, 2020What more can I say than AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
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DLAugust 27, 2020An absolutely stellar show for release!! Garcia and Kahn are wonderful together and this show, along with the bonus cd if you had the chance to get it, truly reflect what this duo could do. Hearing Jerry sing Masterpiece with JGB was always a treat buy hearing him sing it during an acoustic evening is magic. Every chord hit, every lyric soulful and that's just one song. This release is highly recommended!!
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Garth EwenAugust 15, 2020Great concert with his Buddy, John keeping the pace going. Jerry was struggling in those days and his voice tells the tale, yet his picking is ALWAYS Beautiful and he has that way to absorb into the story of a song like no other and help US ALL take mental journeys with him.
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KenAugust 13, 2020An awesome acoustic recording of Jerry with John Kahn. What more can be said!
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Ken ZimmerAugust 13, 2020Was at this show and glad to finally have a copy. Love hearing Jerry and John acoustic. Sound quality is very good.
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STEVEN CHANGAugust 10, 2020Love hearing Jerry pick away at an acoustic with Kahn accompanying him nicely on bass. The sound quality of these discs sound great and the t-shirt is super cool. Miss You, Jer ??
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Brett RobertAugust 7, 2020This one is an all-around treat that shows the roots of Jerry's "Almost Acoustic" shows with a larger band in 1988. 1986, the year that this show was played, was the year that Jerry's health degenerated to the point where he slipped into a diabetic coma after the summer tour. You can tell that his health isn't the best when the music starts as it is a little rough around the edges, but Jerry's stellar ability comes through right away as soon as he gets going. By the end of the first song both the vocals and the playing have smoothed out nicely (they aren't that bad to start with) and we get some of the tastiest versions of these songs that I have ever heard before. Jerry did many of these songs as part of the "Almost Acoustic" tour two years later, but the intricacy and skill of his playing during these shows is even better than it was in 1988. Anyone who like Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead will enjoy this show immensely.
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Big DaddyAugust 7, 2020What is so amazing, the clarity of this 30+ year recording. It is almost spiritual to hear the personal interaction between such close friends. The connectivity becomes so evident in this barren environment. It’s really amazing.
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DennisAugust 5, 2020The shows are good, but short. I was 15 and saw the Philly show and very quickly got an AUD tape, played the hell out of it. The should have started out releasing 4/10/82 Capital Theater. That show was a rite of passage back in the day.
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