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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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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.
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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.
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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!!!!
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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.
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Terrapin Station
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Top tier Terrapin. Love the pace. They mosdef played Terrapin on 5/7/1977 and it swung like a motherfucker.
Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Just the right touch. Another up vote for Fall71. The E72 crew is just about there, but I love all of the iterations leading up to that classic group. Lesh gets a little quiet spotlight action. Well-earned.
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Garcia - the perfect guitar/song formula. Wire-on-magnet opening. Obvious cool stuff to come. An unheralded time period for a bunch of great songs. Edgier than E72 but still total confidence and dominance. This is also a beautiful recording. Fall71 man.
The Other One
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Well said DS67. Enjoying a nice re-visit to this perfect pine cone. An all-timer.
The Eleven
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Oh yeah: this beast. GRX speed. So be careful. Garcia's from another planet obviously. Obviously.
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