Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders - Garcia Live Vol 22: September 25th, 1971 Lions Share [audioCD]

Experience the transcendent two-guitar alchemy of Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders captured live at the intimate Lion’s Share in San Anselmo. This 2-CD set preserves nearly every note from the early and late shows recorded on 1/4' analog reels by Betty Cantor-Jackson and Bob Matthews. This performance showcases Garcia’s parallel musical life in small Bay Area clubs, featuring a powerful quintet including Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and Tom Fogerty (recently departed from Creedence Clearwater Revival).

• Captures the early and late shows from September 25th, 1971 at the Lion’s Share.
• Features Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders alongside John Kahn, Bill Kreutzmann, and Tom Fogerty.
• Setlist includes rarities such as an instrumental reading of John Lennon’s “Imagine,” ‘50s R&B tracks “Annie Had a Baby” and “W-P-L-J,” and the Jesse Winchester gem “Biloxi.”
• The band specialized in power pockets and strong grooves, allowing Garcia space to elaborate musically.
• Original performances recorded to 1/4' analog reels.

This release contains 2 audio CDs featuring the complete surviving performance.

• Artist: Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders
• Album: Garcia Live Vol 22: September 25th, 1971 Lions Share
• Binding: audioCD
• Number of Items: 2 (Discs)
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2026-05-01
• Manufacturer: Round Records
• Weight: 122g
• Dimensions: 140x126x13mm
• Country of Origin: USA

This collection offers a rare glimpse into the exploratory spirit of the Garcia/Saunders partnership, preserving a slice of transcendent live rock music.