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The evening started off with Rob Eaton introducing that Jeff was going to be playing Wolf, and Jeff was positioned center stage for what had to be a great honor for him. The band delivered the goods, starting off with Promised Land, with Jeff ripping some extended leads at the end. Lisa came out for some lovely trio singing on They Love Each Other. Mama Tried and Mexicali got the place moving. Jeff gave a sweet vocal delivery of Peggy-O. Cassidy was excellent, Tennessee Jed brought the power, and Jack Straw to end the first set brought the thunder. Second set started off with Half Step, with some nice peaks at the end. Franklin's Tower had the house rocking. They ripped through Samson and Delilah and gave the house a chance to cool down with Friend of the Devil. Playing in the Band got pretty nice and spaced out, drums finished with Dino really wearing the skins out good. Space was fun to listen to, with Jeff getting some really great tones out of Jerry's guitar and his effects pedals. Black Peter, to me, was the highlight of the night. The band brought the thunder on several occasions throughout the night, but they brought the entire house down to where you could hear a pin drop during Black Peter. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever gotten to witness at a concert. Playin reprise, Around and Around was ripping. U.S. Blues, White Rabbit and Werewolves of London to finish the night. Great playing by the band, great energy in the house, great to see Jeff playing Jerry's guitar all night.

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Sound was awesome and really out front in there for me. Every instrument so clear and loud. I thought Skip was gonna break through a fucking wall, the bottom was so fat. Cassidy is where things had a chance to take off to another level a bit, and they did. Apparently every person in Boston knows (most of) the words to Jed. Thankfully, could still hear the band ripping through the sing along. Jeff really had fun delivering and demonstrating the lyrics. Good stuff. Rowdy Minglewood. Love me some Stagger Lee. All sorts of slide play, back to back. Jack Straw was absolutely ripping. Everyone was in need of a break at that point. The Wolf was fully dusted off in this first set. After about Mexicali Jeff snuck up on the mike and said tongue in cheek “It’s a pretty nice guitar”. 1/2 Step was fine. Franklin’s was incredible. Everyone locked in, Jeff in command of the Wolf and shredding away. Really great. Dancing in this place was indeed challenging. In addition to the Jack Straw and Franklin’s, I agree that the Peter was the highlight. Jeff and the Wolf really had a great night out front the whole way, but his lyrics were damn impressive, too. Soulful and inspired is how I would describe the Black Peter. The transitions throughout the Playin sandwich were cool as f. My head hurts. In a good way, of course.

Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA (11/13/78) Promised Land They Love Each Other Mama Tried Mexicali Blues Peggy-O Cassidy Tennessee Jed New Minglewood Blues Stagger Lee Jack Straw Mississippi Half-Step Franklin's Tower Samson and Delilah Friend of the Devil Playin' in the Band drums Black Peter Playin' in the Band Around and Around Encore: U.S. Blues White Rabbit Werewolves of London

Two comments to DesertDead's great write-up: 1. I thought it took off at Promise Land. That was one of the best Promised Lands have ever seen. 2. I agree about Skip! Him and his bass were killing it. He was all smiles.

What a great night! And show. Was on fire from the Promised Land opener until the until. I video'd Black Peter (& Jack Straw). Will upload later.