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Last night was yet another special treat – Jackie Greene and many friends @ the GAMH. Set 1 was Jackie Greene + band + Mark Karan (the guitarist from rat dog). This is when I confirmed that I’m a fan of Jackie’s talent, but not as much of his songs. I shy away from Ballads, and of most of straight ahead rock. Its just who I am – I’m not a lyrics kinda guy.

Set 2 was an acoustic mini set with Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, doing all dead tunes. It was quite nice really – the lack of musical clutter grated ample  space for the musicians to shine. There is no bassist like Phil – thats for sure. I was amused watching the deadhead crowd dance madly to a stripped down acoustic set.

Set 3 was a deadheads wet dream. Jackie’s band + Phil and Bobby + Mark Kann + Steve Molitz on keyboards. Jackie’s bass player strapped on a guitar, which meant there were FIVE guitar players on the stage for the 80 minute 3rd set. It actually sounded pretty solid considering how muddy I thought it would become. Jackie’s players did excellent minimal comping leaving space for the rest of the guys to dominate. You couldn’t wipe the smile off the drummers face – he was SO pumped. He didn’t know all the changes, but he made up for it with rabid enthusiasm. A solid Shakedown opener got Seth and I dancing as hard as you can dance at a dead show. Which is to say – medium. More then a hippie shuffle, less then getting dollars thrown at you.

From philzone

Set 2:
Casey Jones (JGe on vox)
Me & My Uncle (Bob on vox)
Ramble on Rose (JGe verse, all on the chorus)
Cassidy (Bob vox)
Box of Rain (Phil vox)

Set 3:
Don’t Let the Devil Take Your Mind
Closer to You (Jackie at the organ)
–Enter Phil, Bob, Particle Dude and Karan–
Shakedown Street
Bertha
Scarlet Begonias
US Blues
New Speedway Boogie
Minglewood Blues
Sugaree