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1
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 13, 1969
Swing Auditorium

A cozy little delight - hand percussion, contemplation, great stereo drums, and some rip roaring riffage. Comes in under the radar, but worth a visit.
12
Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

As much as I love May 77 Sugarees, Spring 76 is where it's at for me. Subtlety, separation, and Garcia's whispery, silver-dipped guitar breaks.
6
Candyman
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

1978: Prime weather for Candyman. This performance, like many from then, highlights the bleak world of the narrator. Garcia's break: spidery.
4
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Bubbly, bratty storyboard version. Character & twang for miles. I'd pay to see this band. Two for a tenner? Four please.
9
Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

This is a very sweet Terrapin. Everyone's fired up to play it. All you need to do is watch the vid to see the pure joy this brings Garcia. Memorable.

Comments

Jack Straw
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

With the new Dave's, I think this gets more votes. It is sweet. Of course, there were so many great Jack Straws at this time . . .
Loser
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Weir on absolute fire. Magisterial. Majestic.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Yeah JoeyMC - ideal length for this one. Everything that needs to be said is said eloquently and also action packed.
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

And sounds very nice on Dave's 46.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Lean & mean. The subtle dynamic shifts are breathtaking.