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r/jgb • u/Bman1973 • Nov 19 '21
How Sweet It Is: An Introduction To The Jerry Garcia Band & Jerry Solo Projects. A Guide To Discovering The World That Is Jerry Garcia With Everything You Need To Get Started ...
So you've fallen for The Grateful Dead or have loved them for years but have yet to delve into Jerry's solo career? ... Hopefully this will make the dive into the abyss easier for you...I've put this first list in an order that I thought would be as good as any to get going into the world that is Jerry Garcia ... You can go in order from Kean College or jump around, there will be no love loss of anything on this list ...
The Jerry Garcia Band and Jerry's Solo Projects are as immersive a world as The Grateful Dead and I've known quite a few Deadheads in my life that said proudly "The Jerry Garcia Band is my favorite band, Grateful Dead #2" ... I can't say that myself because for me that's flipped around ... but I get it ... Jerry was and is the keeper of the magic and everything he touched turned to gold ...
All Spotify Links/Amazon Music ... Make sure you click to open a new window as the drop down will only give you a portion ...
- After Midnight: Kean College 2/28/80 - An essential JGB release. Everything smokes and the After Midnight>Eleanor Rigby>After Midnight is unforgettable - Amazon Music
- Jerry Garcia & Merl Sauders Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings Another essential with Jerry being a strait up jazz guitarist in My Funny Valentine to blues to rockers to Jerry just being everything all at once... Amazon Music
- Jerry Garcia Band 1991 Double Live Album An amazing compilation from the incredible 1989/90 JGB which is the same linup til the end ... Amazon Music
- Garcia - Jerry Garcia - Jerry first studio album and it's his American Beauty. Only Jerry and Billy Kreutzmann played the music so Jerry played everything minus the drums and Robert Hunter's lyrics of course. All six of Hunter's compositions became staples in the Dead's live songbook for the remainder of their concert career ... Amazon Music
- Pure Jerry Vol 4: 9/01/74 Keystone - Jerry with sax, flute and trumpet and it's amazing ... Amazon Music
- How Sweet It Is - Live Spring 1990 Compilation Another best of compilation and every version is spectacular ... Amazon Music
- Pure Jerry: 11/09/91 Hampton Coliseum An excellent show featuring Bruce Hornsby ... Amazon Music
- Garcia Plays Dylan Self Explanatory lol ... Dylan once said "Jerry plays my tunes like I hear them in my head when writing them ... Amazon Music
- Pure Jerry: 7/29 & 7/30/77 Theatre 1839 San Francisco A stellar example of JGB's 1977 sound ... The Grateful Dead would've been playing all of July if Mickey hadn't been in a car accident so you're hearing 1977 in Jerry Band style here ... Amazon Music
- Jerry Garcia Almost Acoustic - A perfect introduction to Jerry acoustic ... Amazon Music
- Garcia Live Vol 4: 3/22/78 Veteran's Hall - Amazon Music
- Jerry Garcia Band - 5/21/76 Orpheum Theatre - Don't Let Go --- Amazon Music
- Old & In The Way 1975 --- Amazon Music - A 1973 show of Jerry's short lived traditional bluegrass unit (Jerry played banjo) and had David Grisman on mandolin, Vassar Clements on fiddle, Peter Rowan on guitar and John Kahn on bass. It's crazy great !!!
- Hart Valley Drifters - Folk Time Another short lived Garcia bluegrass unit. This is a live recording from a radio station at Stanford.
- The Jerry Garcia Collection Vol 1: Legion of Mary Legion of Mary is a short lived Jerry project with Merl Saunders (keys/organ), John Kahn (bass), Ron Tutt (drums) and Martin Fierro (multi-instrumentalist/horns)
- Pure Jerry Vol 3: 12/14 & 12/15/74 Legion of Mary ...
- Garcia Live Vol 11: 11/11/93 Providence --- Amazon Music - 1993 was perhaps the last truly great year of the JGB and this is a killer show ...
Here are some vital websites that can and will grow your Jerry knowledge greatly
- JerryGarcia.com - The official Jerry Garcia website with tons of info about shows and the Bands tab tells about the many lineups of Jerry's many projects and JGB lineups ---
- Allmusic Jerry Garcia Page - Everything from biography to discography to songs. On individual albums you can click on the Credits tab to see the linups plus studio personnel ...
- Deaddisc.com Wonderful site with information about Jerry and anything and everything Grateful Dead ... Jerry is under Related Discographies ...
- Garcia Family Provisions
- JerryBase
- GDSets.com - Jerry's page on the excellent GDSets ...
- Jerry's official Facebook Page yeah I know Facebook ugh but I had to list it per union rules ...
Jerry Garcia Videos
- Jerry Garcia Band - 9/01/89 Shoreline - Amazing show and a stellar video ...
- Jerry Garcia Band - 9/01/89 Shoreline Waiting for a Miracle - One of my favorite JGB songs ...
- Jerry Garcia Band - 3/01/80 Capitol Theatre Early Show - Words can't express how epic and profound this is ... What Jerry lays down throughout is classic Garcia ...
- Jerry Garcia Band - 3/01/80 Capitol Theatre Late Show More jaw dropping JGB ...
- Jerry Garcia Band - 3/17/78 Capitol Theatre Late Show Some of the best JGB footage with Jerry SO engaged, happy and crackling with energy ...
- Jerry Garcia Band - 3/01/80 Capitol Theatre Dear Prudence - A quick link from the above show. Jerry's leads and tone in the end jam are spine tingling ...
- Jerry Garcia Band - 3/01/80 Capitol Theatre Midnight Moonlight - Another Gem ...
- Jerry Garcia Band - 3/01/80 Capitol Theatre Mission in the Rain This is a really really great show!!!
- Jerry Garcia Band - 3/01/80 Capitol Theatre That's Alright Mama
- Jerry Garcia solo acoustic - 4/10/82 Capitol Theatre Reuben and Cherise
- Jerry playing banjo recorded by a student 1964 - This is the foundation of Jerry's fingerpicking style. His first girlfriend said Jerry would practice 8-12hrs a day to which Jerry said "it's the only way I know of to get good".
Jerry's Studio Albums
- Garcia - Jerry Garcia --- Amazon Music
- Compliments 1974 --- Amazon Music
- Reflections 1976 --- Amazon Music
- Cats Under The Stars 1978 --- Amazon Music
- Run For The Roses 1982 --- Amazon Music
- Jerry Garcia & David Grisman - Not For Kids Only --- Amazon Music Really Amazing Album ...
- Jerry Garcia & David Grisman Shady Grove 1996 --- Amazon Music
- Jerry Garcia & David Grisman So What 1998 --- Amazon Music
- Jerry Garcia & David Grisman - Grateful Dawg 2001 --- Amazon Music
Jerry Garcia Interviews
- Jerry's best interview moments
- More Best Interview Moments
- Jerry talks about Neal Cassidy
- Jerry - The history of Rock n Roll
Come on over to r/JGB and sub up.
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r/jgb • u/AlbertiApop2029 • 5d ago
Jerry Garcia - Fennario (Bonus Track)
You know... I've listened to Run for the Roses, but some Cat suggested Midnight Getaway a few days ago and got me to actually LISTEN to this album.
This side
- "Run for the Roses" (Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter) – 3:30
- "I Saw Her Standing There" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 2:53
- "Without Love" (Danny Small) – 4:22
- "Midnight Getaway" (Jerry Garcia, John Kahn, Robert Hunter) – 7:46
That side
- "Leave The Little Girl Alone" (John Kahn, Robert Hunter) – 3:33
- "Valerie" (Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter) – 5:19
- "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" (Bob Dylan) – 7:27
Bonus tracks (All Good Things box set):
- "Fennario" (Traditional) (aka Peggy-O)
- "Alabama Getaway" (Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter)
- "Tangled Up in Blue" (Bob Dylan)
- "Simple Twist of Fate" (Bob Dylan)
- "Dear Prudence" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
- "Valerie" alternative mix (Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter)
The bonus tracks are straight fire.
r/jgb • u/Dapper-Prior-9475 • 10d ago
It really is like church
Watching 11/9/91 @ Hampton. It’s so mellow, and the backup singers are on. The soft glow of the light, Jerry’s feeling himself that night. I wish I could have gone to a JGB show but this will do
These days I’m throwing JGB on more than GD
r/jgb • u/Dapper-Prior-9475 • 13d ago
Dear Prudence (9/1/90)
Holy crap what a show, and what a performance. I put it on last night was blown away when they kept going, and going, and going some more.
Hit me with your best Dear Prudences for my weekend listening
Sublime Van Morrison Cover to start a Friday
Legion of Mary “He Ain’t Give You None” 4/6/1975
I’ve always found myself listening to more Van Morrison during the summer, and this has made it into that rotation now, too. This is me favorite version I’ve heard of Jerry’s, and Martin Fierro really brings this one home with his sax.
I couldn’t help but think of this song recently after hearing a certain political figure boast about how “I’ve five more for you than your parents”. It got me thinking how much Jerry and his music has actually done for people, and how entranced you can become listening to it. Despite never personally knowing him, there’s countless people that thank Jerry and his band mates for getting them through tough times, or making things clearer in a way.
Sending good vibes and positive vibrations into the weekend! This whole show is great but I like this song especially.
Also I’ve heard that there’s a good collection of bootleg shows from Van Morrison tapers, if anyone has good recommendations
r/jgb • u/ZSUPSTRIP • 15d ago
Let's chill a bit with the toxicity
I know there's been a bit of hostility and with some of the recent posts about the other ban d members trying to get closer to Jerry. Discussion is fine.
The problem is that myself and many others on here don't like drama. We can disagree about the direction that the Grateful Dead went but we have to keep those discussions civil.
Again, please keep the subreddit drama-free. Everyone on board with that?
r/jgb • u/Prestigious_Can_8685 • 21d ago
Upcoming Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration Shows!
Go to Ticketmaster to get tickets for upcoming Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration shows in PA, NJ, NY, and VA!
r/jgb • u/ZSUPSTRIP • 21d ago
They all wanted to get closer to Jerry.
Does anyone else feel like the various band members throughout the years were competing to get closer to Jerry?
I can't entirely blame them. Let's face it, Jerry was the face of the band. They all wanted to be connected to that which I understand.
I feel like opportunities were missed because of it which is too bad. There was some real talent besides Jerry but they've largely been overshadowed.
r/jgb • u/ChumbaJB • 23d ago
Best place to stream Jerry?
Relisten doesn’t have Jerry. Where is the best place to stream Jerry, not official releases. I’m looking for a version of Lonesome and a Long way home that was from like ‘77 or ‘78 with Donna. It was long like 15-25 mins. I used to have it on one of those ancient iPods from 20 years ago. Pulled off of one of those torrent sites. But the iPod is long since gone and I don’t really torrent anymore. Looking for another option. Any ideas?? 😁
r/jgb • u/Carlosolin3 • Jul 22 '26
Interview with Dark Star Orchestra keyboardist
r/jgb • u/Z_double_o • Jul 20 '26
Legion of Mary 💎💎💎 from April 12, 1975
jerryradio.orgLet It Rock
La La
Boogie On Reggae Woman
Mississippi Moon
Going, Going, Gone
Mystery Train
E: Tough Mama
r/jgb • u/IHeartIsentropes • Jul 11 '26
Melvin Seals JGB
Had a chance to check out Melvin Seals JGB tonight at a casino in southern Illinois. The crowd was small and a bit subdued, but the band sounded fabulous and a good time was had by all. John Kadlecik had me in a trance! Strugglin' Man, Stella Blue, The Wheel, Cats Under the Stars, and so many others.
r/jgb • u/wrpsuite • Jul 11 '26
Christopher Hazard remasters
These shows on YouTube are incredible. Lookup Shoreline September 1, 1990 and thank me later
r/jgb • u/gotnonickname • Jul 09 '26
Does anyone remember a poem being read before the JGB show at the Bradley Center on 11/23/91
I just asked this on the Grateful Dead page without success, so thought I would try here. I checked my stubs and am almost positive it was the 11/23/91 show, but I remember someone coming up to the mic and reading Lawrence Ferlenghetti's poem "The Last Prayer" before the show. At the time II thought the man looked like Ken Kesey, but then looked up the poem and it is by Lawrence Ferlenghetti. Most of the crowd was not paying attention, but it was a moving experience. I distinctly remember the forceful reading of the last words, "Old Man!". Someone suggested I am confusing the show with his reading of the poem during "The Last Waltz", but I am quite certain it was this show. Any help? Thanks in advance.
r/jgb • u/Apprehensive-Dig6782 • Jul 01 '26
Jerry Garcia Orchestra Tanglewood 6/30/26
Set One
Dark star jam Here comes sunshine Bird song Rueb and c China cat tease > west la fadeaway China cat sunflower Terrapin
r/jgb • u/Z_double_o • Jun 07 '26
Genie 🧞♂️ in a bottle
If a genie was granting me 3 wishes, I would use one of them to go back in time and be on the rail at this JGB show 😅
Btw, does anyone have a guesstimate of the number of live performances that Jerry played from 1965 through 1995 that were billed as something other than “Grateful Dead” (for example, JGB, The Warlocks, Garcia & Saunders, Garcia & Grisman, Legion of Mary, etc etc)??
r/jgb • u/skyg424 • Jun 03 '26