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Uncle John's Band
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

This is exceptional.
12
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Great stuff here. From a monster show, this is a really strong china < rider. One of the best of the era imho
14
Let It Grow
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Just dank. Really is a Monster version.
21
El Paso
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Obviously.
25
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Smokin' and charged with energy
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Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Dark Star
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Got this one entirely just recently after many many listens. It moves through several jaw-dropping themes, and has nice contemplative vibes, a relaxing version, one of mellow and coherent configuration. Lesh has some very nice opportunities to provide quality filling and soloing, he is on fire, drilling into the cosmos, shifting in and out of thoughtful chord patterns. In addition, the spacey section is a perfect companion to the exploratory band section, both are jazzy and excellent, all sections of this DS are noteworthy. This is a super sweet Dark Star and deserves everyones full attention.
Sing Me Back Home
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This is a fantastic emotive reading, incredibly heartfelt, the vocals are just absolutely on point, and Donna, although she gets such an awful rap is downright excellent in this version.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Truth! All above said it well, this is one of the best. Lyrics AND instrumentals sound just exactly perfect, sound quality is also a check. This version is worth it, should have more votes.
Sugaree
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Jerry takes his first solo into some uncharted territory, takes a detour and runs quick, pacing is great, and the way the band glides back into the verse out of soloing just needs to be heard. Then comes the second solo, powerful and angry, Garcia shreds this one through the roof, and yet again smoothly drifts back into the vocals, no doubt this version tops many in this month.
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