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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!!!!
1
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.
2
Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Kreutzmann is the prime mover - some amazing, subtle, swinging playing. Makes it easy for everyone to shine - which they do. A vital Playin'.
Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Me DS67? I'm totally obnoxious with my views!
Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

I went to lots of Brent shows and did not vote for this one. My rationale above. In general, I also dislike most of the artist "sit ins" - just mushy and boring. I saw mid-80s versions of Eyes that dwarf this one (in my view) - and they still didn't touch the 74-77 iterations. Also, my view.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Yes - this is the Strat (still my favorite Garcia guitar); Garcia coaxing different characters out of it. Great dynamic touch, this one.
Bertha
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I've always dug the laid-back saunter of Spring 77 Berthas. It sort of floats. And the guitar break is all Garcia reading the field. #2 in this set is a tester. This is pretty much ideal.
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