Setlist at GarciaLive Volume 17: NorCal '76 Northern California, CA on Nov 13, 1976

Set One
Sugaree 827
They Love Each Other 520
Catfish John 730
Midnight Moonlight 586
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 582
Friend Of The Devil 595
Russian Lullaby 750
Tore Up Over You 788
Ill Take A Melody 903
After Midnight 745
Stir It Up 560
Mystery Train 586
The Way You Do The Things You Do 488
Mighty High 522
GarciaLive Volume 17: NorCal '76
Northern California, CA
Nov 13, 1976

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Setlist at GarciaLive Volume 17: NorCal '76 Northern California, CA on Nov 13, 1976

Set One
Sugaree 827
They Love Each Other 520
Catfish John 730
Midnight Moonlight 586
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 582
Friend Of The Devil 595
Russian Lullaby 750
Tore Up Over You 788
Ill Take A Melody 903
After Midnight 745
Stir It Up 560
Mystery Train 586
The Way You Do The Things You Do 488
Mighty High 522

Show Notes

GarciaLive Volume 17: NorCal ’76 presents highlights from three* stand-out Jerry Garcia Band performances captured over the span of a week. While a myriad of challenges from reel damage to tape loss and other assorted technical difficulties spoil any opportunity to feature the complete performances, what remains of Betty Cantor-Jackson’s original recordings offers some of the finest performances from this iteration of the Jerry Garcia Band.

1976 marked a period of transition for Garcia. Having eschewed the jazz and funk explorations of the early ‘70s in favor of a more “traditional” rock & roll vibe with Nicky Hopkins, Garcia likely found a sense of comfort by welcoming his Grateful Dead bandmates Keith & Donna Jean Godchaux into the fold towards the top of the year. While the band could still light it up with the best of them, as evidenced here by blistering versions of “Mystery Train,” “After Midnight,” and the almost obligatory closer “Mighty High,” tempos often eased to a swamp blues feel while the group pursued more sweet, introspective territory. A review of the Davis performance described the evening as “mellifluous” and continued, “never before have I seen Garcia dance, nor have I ever seen him smile so much.” Look no further than vibrant versions of “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” “Stir It Up,” and “The Way You Do The Things You Do” for evidence of bliss. The sweetness is balanced by more pensive selections including poignant versions of “Catfish John,” bolstered by sublime harmonies from Donna Jean, and Irving Berlin's “Russian Lullaby.” Perhaps no performance better demonstrates the JGB’s power than the opening “Sugaree” which showcases Garcia’s fiery leads and impassioned vocal, Keith’s brilliant, understated accompaniment, and John Kahn & Ron Tutt’s deep pocket groove. It’s enough to put a smile on anyone’s face while giving you a few things to ponder at the same time. *Caveat: “Mighty High” is sourced from an undated recording we suspect was made around this time.

1. Sugaree - November 13th, 1976 at East Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

2. They Love Each Other - November 13th, 1976 at East Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

3. Catfish JohnNovember 12th, 1976 at Freeborn Hall, University of California Davis

4. Midnight MoonlightNovember 12th, 1976 at Freeborn Hall, University of California Davis

5. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - November 13th, 1976 at East Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

6. Friend of the Devil November 13th, 1976 at East Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

7. Russian LullabyNovember 7th, 1976 at Keystone Berkeley, California

8. Tore Up Over YouNovember 7th, 1976 at Keystone Berkeley, California

9. I’ll Take A MelodyNovember 7th, 1976 at Keystone Berkeley, California

10. After Midnight - November 7th, 1976 at Keystone Berkeley, California

11. Stir It UpNovember 7th, 1976 at Keystone Berkeley, California

12. Mystery Train November 13th, 1976 at East Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

13. The Way You Do The Things You DoNovember 12th, 1976 at Freeborn Hall, University of California Davis

14. Mighty High1976, Unknown

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Reviews

August West 11/18/2023 2:55:07 PM

"This is one of my favorite JGB shows. I can listen to this one over and over. "

Matt 11/16/2023 5:22:46 PM

"Phenomenal show!! The MQA sound is unreal!!"

Mark Shinagel 12/6/2021 6:50:25 PM

"Where can I get this on vinyl please somebody let me know this is absolutely awesome phenomenal setlist I just want to know where can I get it online them please someone tell me"

Jason 11/26/2021 11:52:04 AM

"Some Good Shit here people!!!"

Switchman Sleeping 11/12/2021 7:14:57 PM

"I love these mid 70s JGB shows. Yes - you have to do a tempo adjustment but that’s okay. The keys and guitar are so well integrated and Donna is actually tolerable too! I’m not sure there are more than a couple hundred people in attendance (someone please clarify) but these were cottage shows with a handful of the faithful getting down with the fucking get-down. "

Hamiltoe 11/12/2021 7:05:43 PM

"This fucks y’all"

Mark 11/12/2021 2:39:37 PM

"Kicks fing ass"

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