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Playin' In The Band
April 13, 1971
Catholic Youth Center

Lesh's rather electric bass drives the train. They're still learning the song, but still bring some heat & drama - even without the jam.
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Cumberland Blues
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

Stompin' matrix and Kreutzmann's debut as a free man!
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Not Fade Away
June 23, 1976
Tower Theatre

A fucking great NFA with killer crowd support. Sometimes I love AUDs. & Garcia: looking for trouble. Aluminum Style.
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Bertha
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Runs on Kreutzmann adrenaline - set cruise control for serene.
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Truckin'
Jan. 24, 1971
Seattle Center Arena

Easily overlooked show - the Truckin' opener is a giant tidal wave red carpet.
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Brown Eyed Women
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

A band in complete control. A Hunter/Garcia masterpiece. Dynamics! The guitar break is cerebral and cool. Not much else you can ask a Grateful Dead song.
Jack Straw
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

A great month for Jack Straw. This one isn't as slick as some, but I've always considered a bit of a go to. Set 2 opener gives it a little bit of different countenance. Losing points and friends with that word choice.
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Fuck yes what? I'm an idiot or this a really good Playin'? Both can be true.
Morning Dew
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Seque of seques! Genius. One of my favorite versions of this song. Although it's a song for which I need to be in the mood. It's a repetitive, bluesy thing. And it's a heavy, chewy feast when your loins are not girded. Properly, anyway. I find this one goes down quite smoothly. Garcia emoting. The interplay, the control and restraint, the whole package. I give it this year's Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss Gold Star of Courage! See you next year!
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Finally getting around to this mighty trio! The entry from Playin' wobbles slightly, but a nice, warm, clean Garcia line pretty quickly dispels any doubts. That Wobble was way back THERE! An intimate version of a sweet song , thoughtfully played.
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