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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Smooth with wicked edges in all the right places!
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Overlooked, patient little gemerald.
4
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Bright, snappy, and full of mello P&V.
2
Loser
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

From the opening little parlay, hooked.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is the sound of a band that knows it can do pretty much anything. Smooth and fiery.
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Comments

King Solomon's Marbles
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Smooth and full of fire!
Dark Star
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

This version has its own story. Brute force at times. Garcia goes bananas @3.25 and it's a favorite of him just cookin'. And I like hearing from TC.
Truckin'
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Agreed on this show, in general. This Truckin' struts confidently through St. Paul. Bitchin' jam - low key sizzle.
St. Stephen
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Silky smooth Stephen. At its best, the 1976 St. Stephen is a vulnerable slow burn. This is a favorite - dynamic and detailed.
Terrapin Station
Nov. 24, 1979
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

What a smashing Terrapin! Mydland, of all people, some trance/drone stuff, and the whole group is crackling with energy. Forceful and tight. Unfairly overlooked prize!
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