Jerry Garcia And Friends (aka David & The Dorks)
The Matrix, San Francisco, CA
12/15/70

Disc 1
set 1 - rehearsal

01  Alabama Bound
02  Eight Miles High
03  Cowboy Movie
04  Wall Song
05  Bertha
06  Bird Song

Disc 2
set 2 - show

01  Drop Down Mama
02  Cowboy Movie
03  Triad
04  Wall Song
05  Bertha
06  Deep Elem Blues
07  Motherless Children
08  Laughing


comments from Deadlists Project:

This is Crosby, Garcia, Lesh & Hart, sometimes known as David And The Dorks.  SET 1 is an afternoon rehearsal and soundcheck.  SET 2 is the live set.

Jerry Garcia & Friends were advertised at the Matrix on December 15, 16 & 17.  In the pause after the snatch of Eight Miles High vocals rehearsal Crosby is heard asking someone to "put limiters on it.  I overblew their mics last night."  The comment implies he's talking on the second night of the run, which would make this the 16th rather than the 15th; however, these tapes have always circulated dated "12/15/70."

The first four tunes are all Crosby's.  The Jam out of Triad is choice.  Bertha is a very early version with a few bungled lyrics.  Deep Elem Blues is a unique arrangement heavily influenced by Crosby's rhythm guitar.