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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
2
The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
2
Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

A long time standby version - balanced recording and the group in full throat. Way to open with a showstopper, Hank!
St. Stephen
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

To me, 1969 is the peak St. Stephen year. And 4 votes? It might not be top '69, but it's lush and blistering!
The Other One
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

I know there are lots of Other Ones out there, but 4 votes? This is better than probably 80% of the Other Ones in front of it. Searing.
The Other One
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Absolutely smokes like a pair of socks on fire that, because of the sheer heat and barometric pressure, starts a vast brush fire that threatens the good people of Peachknee. This is that good. Garcia + Strat = pxngflxKnvdoloo!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

Not sure the group ever had an easier time with this chamber of peril - just so decisive and clean and ticking, ticking, ticking.
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