This has been one of my absolute favorite covers of any song for years now. I'll just pull it up when I'm in a funk or just want to feel a burst of... something. Just absolutely astounding.
w/o a doubt, this is the best rendition of this song (outside of the Dead)! I wish the band was still intact - Phil and Woody are both amazing musicians! Either way, you guys are still an awesome band!
I never thought I would see the Dead's music performed live again after Jerry's passing. However I was wrong thanks to Furthur, DSO & The Giving Tree Band! Great version of a great song. Thanks for keeping the memories alive!
How could anyone dislike this video? It's simply amazing. It encapsulates the talent, style and peacefulness of TGTB, which are just a few of their amazingly unique traits. This band is going places....anyone agree? Can't wait for El Vacilador, guys! Yo estaba vacilando por España hace un mes en honrar de su disco compacto, pero vamos a ver el nivel del éxito tendrán!
I like the arrangement, instrumentation, and the whole vibe of Giving Tree's take on this great Hunter/Garcia tune. You guys made one old Dead Head happy! Keep up the good work.
Outstanding!! One of the best so far. Just jumped to the top of favs from this project. Perfect blend of electric and acoustic. Kinda reminds me little bit of The Band. Great singing, love your voice. Everyone sounds just great. Again just awesome. Very Well Done!!!
You guys have became a new favorite in my collection! All the videos and even the Facebook posts just make you guys all the better! Not to mention I love the band name... I just became an agent with Giving Tree Realty... I'd love to know the reason behind the band name for you guys. The stories in your songs make me wish I never quit trying to be a singer songwriter years ago... There is such magic in the process... You guys do something special... Keep on doing it... Don't change a thing! Cheers from NC!
One of the best of the covers! So much heart in this performance, and what a nice collection of traditional instruments. Doncha think Jer is smiling big time right about now. And for those of us still kicking, it sure looks like maybe this music is going to be around for a long time to come.
I really just wanted to hear what a band named after the BEST book ever sounded like. The song is incredible..,These guys NAILED IT !! Kept the Power, and the Banjo just feels so right.., Tight version Dudes, and You may continue to represent the BEST BOOK EVER...!!!
Right on, in fact I took a video of them singing I Shall Be Released a few nights ago which I will post later today to prove your statement true. Uncanny resemblances in that they write their own music and live together in a big house when they aren't on the road, which isn't often. Phil, their guitar player will laugh if he ever reads this. He's really a gracious guy with a good sense of humor.
NIcely done. Dare I say, even be better than the original versions by the Dead. It's hard to tell, my memory is fading with the years. But I like this version.
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Still coming to listen to this.
This has been one of my absolute favorite covers of any song for years now. I'll just pull it up when I'm in a funk or just want to feel a burst of... something. Just absolutely astounding.
yes- the banjo is great. One of my favorite GD songs
The banjo and pedal steel really do something for the song-Jerry and Bob Hunter would be proud!
Seamus
The spirit of The Band Lives On. Hallelujah.
w/o a doubt, this is the best rendition of this song (outside of the Dead)! I wish the band was still intact - Phil and Woody are both amazing musicians! Either way, you guys are still an awesome band!
Aw no this band broke up? Wow it’s been so long since I’ve listened to this
that intro is so fucking beautiful..
Not saying it's not good. It's damn good. But go listen to "Wait so Long" by Trampled by Turtles...
Seldom does any one improve on a true classic, but this is surely one of those times. Very well done.
Love these guys. Phil is the coolest
They can sing , they can play. The song's integrity remains intact while presented in a new, unique and flavorful light.
well done guys
This is seriously one of the best cover songs I have ever heard. GREAT job!
Can't wait to see these guys at ROMP June 27-29th in Owensboro, KY.
I never thought I would see the Dead's music performed live again after Jerry's passing.
However I was wrong thanks to Furthur, DSO & The Giving Tree Band!
Great version of a great song.
Thanks for keeping the memories alive!
How could anyone dislike this video? It's simply amazing. It encapsulates the talent, style and peacefulness of TGTB, which are just a few of their amazingly unique traits. This band is going places....anyone agree? Can't wait for El Vacilador, guys! Yo estaba vacilando por España hace un mes en honrar de su disco compacto, pero vamos a ver el nivel del éxito tendrán!
One of the greatest bands of all time? THE greatest band of all time.
As soon as the 1st verse kicked in, I let out a yelp. Great work guys, maybe my favorite of the entire dead covers project thus far!!!
Oh hell yes! Outstanding!
Who are you, where'd you come from? It was, in my opinion, a perfect balance of the tradition in your own style. Well done boys!
Wow! I made the same comment about Levon and Warren seconds ago on Facebook. I just found this band and I'm really stoked.
Wish I could "like" this 50 more times. Great stuff.
I don't know why this video was reccomended to me. but I'm glad I clicked it. You guys rock!
I like the arrangement, instrumentation, and the whole vibe of Giving Tree's take on this great Hunter/Garcia tune. You guys made one old Dead Head happy! Keep up the good work.
Seen them live several times. They get better and better than fine wine
I imagine that this is what the song would sound like if it was done by The Band. Great job fellas!
Really melodic musicians.
In my opinion the best version of the song! Keep it up
What an awesome version of that song! Three Cheers!
Outstanding!! One of the best so far. Just jumped to the top of favs from this project. Perfect blend of electric and acoustic. Kinda reminds me little bit of The Band. Great singing, love your voice. Everyone sounds just great. Again just awesome. Very Well Done!!!
Excellent rendition...really well done.
Wow phenomenal thank you ❤❤❤
Great job on this one. Loved it!!!
Looks and sounds great!
fantastic original take of this classic
You guys have became a new favorite in my collection! All the videos and even the Facebook posts just make you guys all the better! Not to mention I love the band name... I just became an agent with Giving Tree Realty... I'd love to know the reason behind the band name for you guys. The stories in your songs make me wish I never quit trying to be a singer songwriter years ago... There is such magic in the process... You guys do something special... Keep on doing it... Don't change a thing! Cheers from NC!
Beautiful!
Beautiful Banjo!
One of the best of the covers! So much heart in this performance, and what a nice collection of traditional instruments. Doncha think Jer is smiling big time right about now. And for those of us still kicking, it sure looks like maybe this music is going to be around for a long time to come.
i cant wait to see yall at ROMP 2013. its gonna be a party again.
Great version great musicians
This is one of the best Dead covers I’ve ever heard!!
Fantastic band... Great live show. I really love this cover.
I really just wanted to hear what a band named after the BEST book ever sounded like. The song is incredible..,These guys NAILED IT !! Kept the Power, and the Banjo just feels so right.., Tight version Dudes, and You may continue to represent the BEST BOOK EVER...!!!
Awesome version of an awesome song
wow!!!!! awesome!!! nice flavor beautiful song Garcia/Bob Hunter
Loved this ❤
Awesome version Fellas
That was powerful and gorgeous!
This is amazeballs!!! 😍🤩
oh you guys are so talented!
Sound so good!
time for you guys to tour
fantastic take on this song!
Very nice! I don't know why I'm not seeing a LIKE button here, but I'd hit it if I could.
OUTSTANDING!!
My guy BEAN tells me that we must go check out one of your shows asap, love the music....
Even you don't like this genre of music, well damn they have talent.
Jerry is proud
yes! such a great version of this song. Great job guys
Best of the bunch, loved it
Such auditory bliss...
Solid!
Sounds just beautiful....glad I heard this before I go to sleep.
Love this! Sounds more like rock and roll than folk music! :)
GTB > BE Women. Saw the boys do this a few times and it was always one of my favorites - thanks for an excellent version!!!
Saw it at meet-up I was surprised at how good these guys were
Great stuff guys! Keep us in the loop.
Enjoyed this to the hilt..great job
I saw you guys on the big screen when they played the Grateful Dead show in theaters!
It's awesome to so another style of the Dead!
This really is the way it should be done. Nice job. I love the haunting fiddle intro.
Beautiful.
oh my gosh this is a really good song
XxBRUH101xX I KNOW!!!:)
Incredible!
Right on, in fact I took a video of them singing I Shall Be Released a few nights ago which I will post later today to prove your statement true. Uncanny resemblances in that they write their own music and live together in a big house when they aren't on the road, which isn't often. Phil, their guitar player will laugh if he ever reads this. He's really a gracious guy with a good sense of humor.
Fantastic!
Impressive! O.K., I'm hooked!
This is great! trying to learn the banjo part to this.
Great cover fellas!!
so excited to see them and joe purdy this summer:)
wow! loved it! sounds great guys!
Thanks for Giving.....and putting the time in that you have to get where you are. Society needs more dead covers.
Garcia Later.
really nice fellas
BRAVO & THANKS
nicely done!!!
Nice banjo! Good cover
you boys done it right
That piano dude with the beard is awesome!
Nice !
awesome my friends
really nice, fellas!
love this song!!!
THAT BANJO!!!!
Well done. I'll see you guys at Bigfoot Band Camp!
EXCELENTE!
u guys are too damn good!!!
wow. breathtaking..... xo
This is some great "Music" this will get your body moving
ayyy love the dead cover!
anyone who clicks dislike on this must have poo in their brains!! This was fantastic! You guys are great!
great video. nice videography. clean playing. I would have liked to hear this song with some more grit, but the execution is excellent.
My favorite dead song. Awesome
so good...
NIcely done. Dare I say, even be better than the original versions by the Dead. It's hard to tell, my memory is fading with the years. But I like this version.