Jerry Garcia Band at the Keystone Berkeley 8.20.81

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In ’81 during a trip to the Bay Area I lucked out and caught a Jerry band show at the Keystone Club in Berkeley.

Garcia and Saunders “Live at Keystone” album was one of my favorites and I was stoked to see a show at the tiny legendary venue where that album was recorded.

A local friend hooked us up with tickets and we waited all day outside the club to ensure a nice closeup spot for the show.

Jerry Garcia Band Keystone Berkeley by Bob Minkin

Finally at showtime, the band squeezed their way through the audience to get onstage. It was a killer show!

Jerry Garcia Band Keystone Marquee Berkeley by Bob Minkin

All shot on my trusty old Minolta SRT101 camera using Kodak Ektachrome color slide film. Manual everything!

Set 1
Sugaree
I Second That Emotion
Love In The Afternoon
Tough Mama
Mississippi Moon
(I'm A) Road Runner
Set 2
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
The Way You Do The Things You Do
Don't Let Go
Lonesome And A Long Way From Home >
Dear Prudence >
Tangled Up In Blue

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Jerry Garcia Band Keystone Berkeley by Bob Minkin

Jerry Garcia Band Keystone Berkeley by Bob Minkin

Jerry Garcia Band Keystone Berkeley by Bob Minkin



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  • Ginger Gillis on

    I was at this show & many others when Jerry played here. I loved this venue!

  • Joe Hill on

    I’m next to door in pic with marquis. At on point during one of theses shows I was sitting on edge of stage. Some asshole thrw a pitcher of beer at jerry.

  • Dave McConnel on

    Dear minkinphotographystore.com admin, Keep up the great work!


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