Real Gone Music - Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks Volume 24 - New Release Review
I just received the newest in the line of Dick's Picks Grateful Dead releases by Real Gone Music and there are some real gems here. This 2 cd set was recorded on March 23, 1974 at the Cow Palace in California. Hot tracks on disc one are U.S. Blues , Scarlet Begonias , Deal and a great cut of Weather Report Suite . This particular cut is terrific and a special gem. Disc two opens with crowd favorite Playing In The Band and continues into Uncle John's Band . Garcia is really on tonight and his extended soloing on this track is particularly tasty. I am also particularly fond of this particular cut of Morning Dew and the handling of the vocals in particular. Second runs, or a refrain if you wish, on Playing In The Band and Uncle John's Band give the band ample opportunity to jam. Another sparkling guitar solo appears on Bertha . A slower than usual tempo is presented on Sugar Magnolia , the closer on this recording. One more chance for a tight and cohesive isn't missed a...