Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders – Live at Lion’s Share 6/5/74 Fireplace Log

Описание: Tonight’s upload features the second set from **Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders live at the Lion’s Share in San Anselmo, CA on June 5, 1974.

This set is jam-heavy, soulful, and groove-oriented — blending extended improvisations, R&B, jazz fusion, and reggae-tinged vibes that defined the Garcia/Saunders collaborations in the early ’70s.

🎶 Lineup

Jerry Garcia – guitar, vocals
Merl Saunders – keyboards
John Kahn – bass
Martin Fierro – saxophone & flute
Bill Kreutzmann – drums

⏱️ Setlist Chapters

00:00 La-La
11:30 It Hurts Me Too
18:22 Finders Keepers
27:18 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
39:45 Kansas City Blues
51:30 The Harder They Come
1:07:20 That’s All Right, Mama

🙌 Notes

This second set features long, soulful jams with extended solos and lyrical play from the Garcia/Saunders quintet. Highlights include:

La-La — a laid-back opener with deep groove

Finders Keepers — extended R&B jam

Night They Drove Old Dixie Down — soulful take with emotional phrasing

Kansas City Blues — bluesy stretch into funky territory

Harder They Come — classic reggae-tinged jam

That’s All Right, Mama — energetic blues closer

The Santa Rosa area crowd and club vibe bring an intimate feel to this historic recording.

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