Dave's Picks Volume 34 – Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, FL • 6/23/74
Grateful Dead · 2020
180 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational psychedelia interwoven with heartfelt storytelling and dynamic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- heartfelt storytelling throughout tracks
- immersive two-half listening experience
- explorative jams inviting spontaneity
- nostalgic vibes from live performance
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, 'Dave's Picks Volume 34' showcases a standout concert from the Grateful Dead's prolific 1974 tour, marking an era of deep improvisation. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers of live music, blending rock with jazz and folk influences, making this release a significant archival addition to their extensive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ramble On Rose 7:30
- 2 Black‐Throated Wind 9:20
- 3 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 7:48
- 4 Beat It On Down the Line 3:44
- 5 Row Jimmy 8:02
- 6 Jack Straw 5:52
- 7 Let It Rock 3:39
- 8 Cumberland Blues 6:48
- 9 El Paso 4:39
- 10 To Lay Me Down 8:01
Disc 2
- 1 Weather Report Suite > 16:31
- 2 China Doll 5:43
- 3 Seastones 9:45
- 4 Jam > 4:04
- 5 Ship of Fools 6:13
- 6 Big River 5:18
- 7 Black Peter 9:22
Disc 3
- 1 Around and Around 6:06
- 2 Dark Star Jam > 17:37
- 3 Spanish Jam > 4:22
- 4 U.S. Blues 8:50
- 5 Uncle John’s Band 7:52
- 6 One More Saturday Night 6:00
- 7 Casey Jones 6:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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