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Gordon Hensley's avatar

excellent observations and writing about challenging, ongoing assimilation of grateful dead refugees in late 90's... and providence civic center? longstanding 'scene' mainstay right up there w/ the spectrum and cap centre

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David B's avatar

I've always felt like the beginnings of the First Tube lick were played by Trey in the BOAF jam. Too lazy to find the timecode. Curious if anyone else has heard it.

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Andrew's avatar

Good catch! It starts at about the 13:00 mark.

And I would think Trey would have had First Tube written by then - its debut was 13 days later.

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David B's avatar

I didn't realize the debut was so soon! Glad you hear it. A lot of people don't. It's not the exact song and the rest of the band isn't playing it, but it's the phrasing and intervals for sure.

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Andrew's avatar

What does this refer to, Rob? "A third played in private that you can hear on the SBDs (with bonus Fishman vocal practice)."

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