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GarciaLive Volume 21 showcases the Jerry Garcia Bands February 13th, 1976 performance at the legendary Keystone in Berkeley, California. The nearly complete two-set performance was originally captured to 1/4" analog reels by Betty Cantor-Jackson.
Following the arrival of Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux in early 76, Garcia delighted in his groups harmonious sound emphatically expressing This is what I want to hear. While were sadly missing the show-opening How Sweet It Is, the selections that followed are sublime testaments affirming Garcias sentiments. Jimmy Cliffs The Harder They Come may encapsulate the dynamic range of the mid-70s era JGB better than any other with its soulful harmonies and adventurous improvisation taking the song well beyond its form before bringing it all back around.
The setlist boasts a few first known JGB performances: a breathtaking cover of the Rolling Stones Moonlight Mile, a steady grooving After Midnight, and a spirited Talkin Bout You. This collection however closes where we started, or rather should have started borrowing a bouncy performance of How Sweet It Is and adding one other first known performance of My Sisters and Brothers, both from February 15th, 76 at Sophies, for good measure.
Please click Additional Details for track list.
Following the arrival of Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux in early 76, Garcia delighted in his groups harmonious sound emphatically expressing This is what I want to hear. While were sadly missing the show-opening How Sweet It Is, the selections that followed are sublime testaments affirming Garcias sentiments. Jimmy Cliffs The Harder They Come may encapsulate the dynamic range of the mid-70s era JGB better than any other with its soulful harmonies and adventurous improvisation taking the song well beyond its form before bringing it all back around.
The setlist boasts a few first known JGB performances: a breathtaking cover of the Rolling Stones Moonlight Mile, a steady grooving After Midnight, and a spirited Talkin Bout You. This collection however closes where we started, or rather should have started borrowing a bouncy performance of How Sweet It Is and adding one other first known performance of My Sisters and Brothers, both from February 15th, 76 at Sophies, for good measure.
Please click Additional Details for track list.
Additional Details
Track list:
Disc One:
1. Catfish John
2. After Midnight
3. Mission In The Rain
4. Who Was John?
5. They Love Each Other
6. Moonlight Mile
Disc Two:
1. The Harder They Come
2. Knockin On Heavens Door
3. Talkin Bout You
Filler: February 15th, 1976 at Sophies, Palo Alto, CA
4. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
5. My Sisters and Brothers
Disc One:
1. Catfish John
2. After Midnight
3. Mission In The Rain
4. Who Was John?
5. They Love Each Other
6. Moonlight Mile
Disc Two:
1. The Harder They Come
2. Knockin On Heavens Door
3. Talkin Bout You
Filler: February 15th, 1976 at Sophies, Palo Alto, CA
4. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
5. My Sisters and Brothers
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Customer Reviews
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Michael VanDeusenMarch 17, 2025Great show,great quality as always!!! A little mellow to start,but really picks up!!!
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Tom CarrollMarch 8, 2025This was am excellent example of grateful dead musicianship and why jerry garcia was so central to their success! Beautiful renditions of timeless songs from Jerry Garcia!
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Brett RFebruary 25, 2025This is a great early 1976 show, not long after Keith and Donna joined the JGB. They were really taking their time with each song and savoring the music as they explored so many directions that the music could go in. A couple of rare highlights are a cover of "Moonlight Mile" by The Rolling Stones and Ray Charles' "Talkin' 'Bout You'. Very nice versions of the other songs as well. Very well worth it!
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John MullinFebruary 25, 2025These reviews say everything I could say. Exactly. Oh yes I listen to it, very nuanced recording, very enjoyable. As everyone has said.
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Gary R NugentJuly 31, 2024Great recording, especially like "Moonlight Mile" I love this era of JGB.
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Paul KudlichJuly 28, 2024A great recording quality is excellent songs are played with Jerry's enthusiastic quality of tonefullness (?) One that is a must to have.
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Chris KatsimaglesJuly 16, 2024Wow! The stuff that flies out of this band is totally awesome! The quality of the sound is superb! What a great historic record of a wonderful time in Garcia's music. His guitar playing and vocals are at it's best. A must have.
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Jim WennerJuly 12, 2024Another wonderful JGB performance! Really, really enjoyed this band's style, Keith and Donna sure to make a difference. Not sure how to choose a best song, just a great couple of shows with quite-acceptable sound. Keep 'em coming, thanks!
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Matt HopperJuly 5, 2024Fantastic show on one of the most auspicious dates in Deadhead land in the year of my birth. Can’t beat it.
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Big ZJuly 3, 2024Super heady & chill af, also rocks.
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Michael PalladinoJuly 2, 2024Great show, good quality, enjoying it very much.
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William FowlerJuly 1, 2024Excellent Show! Sounds incredible with some immense jams! Keep em coming!
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HonolewlewJuly 1, 2024As my wife and I are getting ready to travel from O'ahu to Berkely for Rex Foundation celebration,the arrival of this CD brought tears of joy to my eyes with almosts every cut,bringing back the joy of seeing JGB in small venues. Sound quality is crystal clear. Donna and Keith at top of their games,and John Kann?.......you feel the bass in your chest. Catfish John ,Moonlight Mile,After Midnight,etc,what a 2 CD set! IMHO,having been on the bus since 1970,these 80s shows were the best times with the Dead community.
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ChrisJuly 1, 2024This era of the Jerry Garcia Band is slower, but still full of sweet, groovy energy that pulls me in and puts a big smile on my face.
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Bill DownesJuly 1, 2024It's always a treat to get a new release from the Jerry Band. Definitely a more mellow and laid-back approach on this one than say, 3-22-78 at Marin Vet's.(Vol. 4). Jerry's not ripping it up so much as adding tasty licks where needed and letting the jams come to him. It's always revealing to hear a Garcia Band take on some Dead favorites like, Mission in the Rain and They Love Each Other. Comparing Garcia's interpretations when he's on his own lets you appreciate what he adds to the Dead versions, as well as, how the songs change when the ensemble(GD) is in full effect. Hearing Donna harmonize in a more intimate setting was especially nice. Her vocal additions on songs like "My Sisters and My Brothers" are a real joy, like putting a little sugar in your tea... Thanks to the gang at Garcia Provisions. Keep 'em coming!! I'd love to see 5-20-89 SDSU, at some point. Cheers!
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