In this lesson we’re going to take a look at the Hunter/Garcia composition “US Blues”. Despite its name, this track is all but a traditional blues.

We’re going to take a look at everything we’ll need to play this song from start to finish: The intro (as heard on the album as well as live alternatives), the basic rhythm parts, walk-ups, lead lines, and Jerry-isms, as well as Jerry’s guitar solo from the “Mars Hotel” recording.

Stick around and you’ll be wavin’ that flag in no time.

Contents:
00:00 Lesson Introduction
02:40 Song intro
05:45 Verse
10:15 Chorus
15:13 Solo (demo with tab)
15:47 Solo (breakdown)
24:13 Solo (played without backing track)