“The evocative and somewhat elusive ballad “Simple Twist Of Fate,” from Dylan’s 1974 album, Blood On The Tracks, had been in Garcia’s repertoire since 1976, and it remained a favorite of his until the end. Jerry always embodied the underlying story of the song with considerable emotion, and in this era the song also provided and opportunity for John Kahn to solo - on this version he plays with the rhythm, tempo, and phrasing in his typically idiosyncratic way before Garcia’s guitar pills the son

GarciaLive Volume Ten: May 20, 1990 Hilo Civic Auditorium is February’s Album of the Month at Garcia Family Provisions. Recorded in a relaxed, lei-draped setting, this show shines with strong vocals and guitar from Garcia, as the band moves easily through Dylan, Motown, reggae, and rock & roll. The steady pocket of Dave Kemper and John Kahn keeps everything grounded, while Melvin Seals colors the room with organ swells and Gloria Jones and Jacklyn LaBranch add warmth and lift on the harmonies. E

Round Records presents the Jerry Garcia Band’s self-titled double live album pressed to vinyl for the first time in celebration of it’s 30th anniversary! Reserve your copy from Garcia Family Provisions! | Jerry Garcia