New Riders of the Purple Sage Fillmore East New York, NY April 28th, 1971 John Dawson - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals David Nelson - Lead Guitar, Vocals David Torbert - Bass, Vocals Jerry Garcia - Pedal Steel Guitar Spencer Dryden - Drums
Here’s a classic show from over a half century ago. The show is an excellent soundboard recording from the venue known as “The Church of Rock and Roll.” Fillmore East only existed for a short period of time in the grand scheme of things; March 1968 – June 1971. The acoustics were exceptional though and they featured almost every top act during the heyday of Rock & Roll. I was just about to have my twelfth birthday when NRPS was performing this show.
I wasn’t a fan yet but in the years to come that changed. By the time I started listening to them a few years later, Jerry Garcia had moved on to other projects and was replaced by Buddy Cage on the Peddle Steel. One of the reasons I like this show is that it features Jerry and he sounds really good. This is a two set show, so we’ll feature the first set this week and set #2 next week. Enjoy.
Setlist
- Workingman’s Blues
- Superman
- Truck Drivin’ Man
- I Don’t Know You
- Runnin’ Back To You
- Down In The Boondocks
- Garden Of Eden
- Glendale Train
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