Veneta, Oregon: August 27, 1972 (2004)

About this title: During 2003-2004, Kufala released several recordings by the New Riders of the Purple Sage. The closest model for these releases, perhaps, is the lengthy series of live releases by the Grateful Dead. By taking recordings like Veneta, Oregon out of the realm of bootlegs and making them available to the general public, Kufala has changed and deepened the historical place of the group. It's easy to listen to Veneta, for instance, and realize that the band had much more to offer than its studio performances from the era. While the New Riders were always much more straightforward in concert than ... read more

Tracks:

1. Truck Drivin' Man [Fell]
2. Rainbow [Dawson]
3. Lochinvar [Dawson]
4. Groupie [Torbert]
5. Stage Announcement - White Bird Tent
6. Whatcha Gonna Do [Dawson]
7. Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music) [Fidler/Lee/Maphis]
8. Hello Mary Lou [Pitney]
9. Stage Announcement - Field Tripping
10. Whiskey [Dawson]
11. Stage Announcement - Salt Tabs & Blue Acid
12. Runnin' Back to You [Dawson]
13. I Don't Need No Doctor [Armstead/Ashford/Si]
14. Linda [Dawson]
15. Louisiana Lady [Dawson]
16. Last Lonely Eagle [Dawson]
17. Willie and the Hand Jive [Otis]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.