Promised Land, Dire Wolf, Mama Tried-> Big River, Loser, Looks Like Rain Playin' In The Band-> Estimated Prophet-> Drums-> Space-> The Other One-> Truckin', E: Johnny B. Goode

Master Soundboard Cassette > Cassette > DAT > CDR; CD Mastering, EAC'ed / SHN'ed by Scott Clugston; d2 tracked for 80 min

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Reviewer: doug_the_dude - - January 6, 2020

Subject: — One of those myriad laryn-Jerry-January shows that has some pleasant 2nd set surprises - Jer’s out vocally, but we know he’d just as soon be the egoless guitar man off to the side as sing lead...that Playin’ rips; it actually clocks in over 22 min.... - January 6, 2020

Reviewer: gratefulboof - favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 12, 2019

Subject: What a second set! Never been a fan of Donna but she really stepped up in Jerry's absence in the second set. Unfortunately Jerry's voice never really sounded the same after this show. - February 12, 2019What a second set!

Reviewer: clementinescaboose - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 21, 2015

Subject: Truckin is insane. 11/6/77 might be slightly better for the period, but not by much. 5 stars for this balls-to-the-wall Truckin! - May 21, 2015Truckin is insane.

Reviewer: kneadles1 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 6, 2015

Subject: OUTSTANDING! Even though Jerry's voice is totally shot....hence the Weir Dominated second set song selection, this show rocks. Second set is smokin hot, and TRUCKIN is unbelievable. - January 6, 2015OUTSTANDING!

Reviewer: Hashjihad - favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 5, 2012

Subject: Best Show I like this show, but the reason the setlist is the way it is, is because Jerry was sick. They picked bobby songs for a reason. Hashjihad -- September 5, 2012Best Show

Reviewer: timothyapetty - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 17, 2010

Subject: One of the best shows I've ever heard... I can't believe this show hasn't gotten better / more reviews. I don't believe I've EVER heard a show this good. If Jerry's voice had been better I'd have to give this show fifty stars, but I suppose I'll have to settle for 5.



First set is a county-Dead lover's dream! Big River > Mama Tried are excellent as well as Loser, in which it's becomes evident that Jerry is having problems with his voice. Looks Like Rain is great, and Tennessee Jed, while lacking vocally, is a pretty tight version musically. Minglewood rocks as usual, and we are treated to a very jazzy Lazy Lightnin' > Supplication that really goes places.



Second set is a BEAST! Incredible 17+ minute PITB into a 17-plus minute Estimated, linked by a tremendous jam that I really got lost in. A nice Drums that you can tell almost immediately where its going, which is, of course a crushing The Other One. Truckin' is FEROCIOUS!!!



Can't believe this show doesn't get more love. It's definitely in my top five right now. You owe it to yourself to give it a listen. Usually takes me a while to give a whole show a good listen, catching the first set here, part of the second there, and finishing up when I can, but I just couldn't stop this one. Stayed up way too late to finish it (got to work at 6 A.M. tomorrow) but it was WELL worth it!!! timothyapetty -- November 17, 2010One of the best shows I've ever heard...

Reviewer: omnihead - favorite favorite favorite - April 12, 2009

Subject: truckin!!!! This show contains one of the most ferocious Truckin's of all time; maybe only rivaled by 11/6/77. It goes on and on...building and building, then just EXPLODES. Typical 78' fanning and high energy from Jerry. But that's just one song...the rest of the show is only par at best. That is how many 78' shows are. And by the way, Donna's lest show wasn't till Feburary of 1979, over a year later. - April 12, 2009truckin!!!!

Reviewer: Katharsys - favorite favorite favorite - January 7, 2009

Subject: lost in space I love the last half of the second set this show, Estimated-TOO is sick. Jerry's voice adds to the whole vibe of this show. Definitely a unique feel. Not a soul melting experience, but worth a listen. It's a fun show.

Would have given it a four except Bobby's joke was less than hilarious. - January 7, 2009lost in space

Reviewer: garp6600 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 6, 2008

Subject: Phil Breaks a String worth the download check out Bobs Joke, truly rare banter with the folks..

Phil busts a string. Enjoy! Great show, nice representation of one of Donna G's last shows. - January 6, 2008Phil Breaks a String worth the download

Reviewer: walterbedingfield415 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 16, 2007

Subject: a good one this is a good show from a very underrated month of GD....jan. 78. Lazy>supp. is a really good version as stated, but i think the real kicker is the other one>truckin'. dispite a small flip durin the first verse this other one is just on fire, jerry really goes aggresive toward the middle of he jam, more so than he would normaly. Then the segue into truckin' is done very well and the truckin itself is a real smoker. an inversion of the usual Truckin'>Other one segues. Cant give this show 5 stars because jerry doesnt sing much ( or very well), but will stand behind a very solid 4 stars....check out 1/31 in Chicago for another over looked show in this great month of GD! - July 16, 2007a good one

Reviewer: baconfats - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 23, 2007

Subject: Good Opening to a Great Year Had to get in here and plug in my four stars. Can't believe this one's getting no love...



LL>S is well done, lots of energy and Jerry nails the interior jam.



The main Playin jam kind of meanders with Jerry noodling away over a very repetitious chug from the rest of the fellas. Keith rescues this one with help from Phil and they're able to aim the bus into a great Estimated entry jam.



The Other One and the Truckin are the other highlights. Jerry drops many Truckin riffs during the first post-verse jam of TOO, letting the boys know where this one's headed. Donna really growls in the last bit of TOO and it sounds really good!



4 stars for the show, and a very listenable source! - June 23, 2007Good Opening to a Great Year

Reviewer: early 80's meltdown - favorite favorite favorite - May 5, 2006

Subject: The Boys look forward to San Bernadino nice show but as far as the best in jan. I like the San Diego,Shrine and McArthur Ct. shows the most and aside Jerry's vocals they all sound real sweet. The first tour of the year in '78 was killer. early 80's meltdown -- May 5, 2006The Boys look forward to San Bernadino

Reviewer: Augy - favorite favorite - February 21, 2006

Subject: My 5th show Jerry very sick ! Short and dull. If you think this is good wait till you hear 2 shows later in San Diego, Yes Jerry was still not singing at all, at that one but what a guitar backup of all Bob tunes ! - February 21, 2006My 5th show Jerry very sick !

Reviewer: LevitatingYogi - favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 21, 2005

Subject: incredible truckin check it out.



jerry must have had laryngitis....



great show. - November 21, 2005incredible truckin

Reviewer: royhead1 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 30, 2005

Subject: Setlist Update (if i'm correct) setlist on txt. is missing Deal from first set.

Disc 1

1. Tuning 2. Promised Land 3. Banter 4. Bob's Joke 5. Dire Wolf 6. Mama Tried> 7. Big River 8. Loser 9. Looks Like Rain 10. Tenn. Jed 11. Minglewood 12. Deal



Then it goes to second disc sarting with lightning



good show though and great truckin'(that was my highlight for this show) - March 30, 2005Setlist Update (if i'm correct)

Reviewer: Saron - favorite favorite favorite - December 23, 2004

Subject: Good Start to 1978 Im kind of surprised no one has reviewed this one. Its pretty good. The production could have used little more bass end and some less high end on the final mix. But its allot better than other shows in the same time frame. I always judge a show by the length of certain songs, Dark Star, Terrapin Station, and Playing. This helps me gauge the nature of the bands experimental mood that day. I really like what the guys did to Estimated Prophet, a very jazzy prelude (~5min.) into the main lyrics. Many cuts are very fluid and have some interesting dynamics. The creativity defiantly is demonstrated at this show. I have seen a few shows prior to 1978 but this was the year I signed up for a long strange trip. For me it happened at the ROCKS in July and August 1978. - December 23, 2004Good Start to 1978