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Candyman
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

All the detail and suspense you'd expect from a Fall '76 Candyman. Nothing wrong with that shiz.
3
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.
2
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

Stompin' matrix and Kreutzmann's debut as a free man!
1
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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Comments

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!
St. Stephen
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Totally mastery. One of my all time favorites - into an mesmerizing jam into Mason's Children. Top o' the sleeve to you.
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