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No offense to the musicians who put this together. It's listenable bar band music, but Jerry Garcia it ain't. Nowhere on the cover does it warn you that it's his old band playing cover versions of their old hits. I have it, have never gotten through the whole Cd. I'll give it to you if you pay the postage. Not worth even thinking about.

What this is - Melvin Seals, Gloria Jones and other members of Jerry's solo band in a live setting after Garcia's death. It's really pretty good jamming and performances despite Jerry's absence. Deadheads will of course find this of interest as will "jam Band" fans. I don't get some of the one star reviews I see here- this is good music.

It is, at best, a bit disingenuous to market an album by "JGB", even though Mr. Garcia ain't on it. At worst, it's a blatant...

I haven't a clue what these one star reviews are thinking either. Not only was I happy to see something put together by old sausage fingers Melvin Seals, but it is really good as well. These other reviews are just standard pain felt by fans of Jerry and his passing. I saw the same thing with long time fans of Widespread Panic. They just didn't want to accept that something could come after Mikey's passing, and now they are jamming still 8 years later.

I had the honor of seeing this incarnation of JGB three times and every time was great. The second time they brought the crowd to another dimention.

So do yourself a favor and buy this fantastic bar bands CD and remember the good ol days. And if you don't have it already take a look at Jerry Garcia Bands "How Sweet It Is" live album along with the others.

A nice set that captures a little of Jerry's light, even though he had passed a couple of years previously. In his later years, Jerry's musicianship could be hit & miss, but Melvin Seals and this band perform well together. A nice Jerry experience, without Jerry, and Melvin wails on the organ. Those who are complaining it's not Jerry, just weren't paying attention, it was well known that this album was recorded and released AFTER Jerry's death. Even the Amazon page shows the dates of the disc. It IS the JGB, but Jerry had passed, and they weren't done sharing this music with appreciative audiences. A fun set.

The purists in the world will always complain that this isn't Jerry, and they are right, but hey, he's dead and there's nothing we can do about it. To be honest, i would rather listen to his friends honor his memory wiht good music than the hacks of skynrd and others who can't even keep up with their late brother's chops. nonetheless, the gospel section is smoking as is "don't let go". Musically, it is a great album.

Although our man Jerry has left us, this album is reminiscent of all that is true to his legacy. He may not be in the band in person, but in spirit... you can agree that they kept with all tradition of JG. There will never be a substitute for Jerry, but regardless of personal feelings, this band will always be part of the DEAD HEAD CLAN. Be True!

VIVA LA JERRY! Keep His Spirit Alive... Forever!