![]() ![]() “Rosalie McFall” joins the fray afterwards, a Charlie Monroe cover and another acoustic song that would go on to be a mainstay for future Garcia acoustic performances. There is so much acoustic firepower on stage, Garcia actually jumps on the piano for “To Lay Me Down,” quite a rare occurrence. This is backed up by a splendid “Dark Hollow” with Bob Weir jumping in on lead vocals. ![]() It was only the third performance ever of a song the Dead would go on to play for the remainder of their playing career. “Big Railroad Blues” features David Nelson on yet another mandolin in a fun, fast-paced version that’s like no other. And with the added strings and acoustic influence provided by Grisman, a first set “Friend Of The Devil” sounds so crisp that one would think they were playing American Beauty over the PA. Grisman’s mandolin play blends in perfectly with the acoustic guitars, giving this one a unique feel. Jerry Garcia continues to man lead vocals on the “Deep Elem Blues” that follows, a song that would follow him around in live settings for the rest of his life. They even get some assistance from the Fillmore crowd which is gladly clapping along in time by song’s end. The opening set is accordingly introduced as “Acoustic Dead” and the band immediately launches into “Uncle John’s Band.” It’s a delightfully casual take on a Dead classic that’s harmonized nicely and sets the tone for the set.
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