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Sugaree
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Another example of how Sugaree thrived in 6/76: Garcia's sweet, mellow, bubbly silver thread guitar and group dynamics both jaunty & subtle. Primo.
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Tennessee Jed
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

If possible, a very contemplative TJ. Everyone's in apex '73 form, esp. Godchaux who's mixed fairly high to good effect.
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St. Stephen
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Of the heavenly 1970 Capitol Theater St. Stephens. Just a beautiful union between audience and group. Killer Stephen! CRUNCH!
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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Show opener - the perseverence is what really sells me on this one. A struggle, but a worthy one b/c the spoils are lush. Sneaky great.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Crazy overlooked: A noble, splendiferous C>R in full Europe 72-ness. Patient, exploratory, charming. Driving a distance? Pack this.
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Playin' In The Band
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Just insane Garcia @6:40. I mean, just . . .. So much accomplished in this tight little 10-minute bomb.
Dancin' in the Streets
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Authoritative and in the upper reaches. Has its own weirdness, which I love about it. Garcia uses the push-button guitar as a time machine.
Eyes Of The World
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Fast but not too fast (as sometimes they were). When they start floating, Garcia will occasionally go to the whip. Makes for a lovely push-and-pull. Oh & the second chorus is top sleeve stuff! Collaboration.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

The audience makes it. That and Garcia tiptoeing around puddles.
Cold Rain and Snow
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Aside from Lesh practically blowing out his spleen in the chorus, this baby is everything you want a smooth, passionate show opening Cold Rain to be.
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