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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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Not Fade Away
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Yes - this is the sextet. And fabulous (top drawer) music. A deep, nuanced conversation between friends. This one goes out into the Badlands where it hopes, perhaps, to be forgotten. I say: What happens here cannot be so easily brushed-off. And it's true - one historically wonderful band. This is just one of many exhibits. Don't make me Bates-stamp. Please.
Dark Star
May 7, 1969
Polo Field Golden Gate Park

A beautiful, optimistic, outdoors Dark Star. Psychedelic + intimate. Captures of the spirit of the song as well as any. Very underrated. Like Nick Backstrom.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Actually think I still like this even more than 11/4. Maybe maybe not. But LUSH. And into a haunting Rhythm Devils (which I don't often say).
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Saw PATIENCE in one of the notes here - that IS this Playin' - a sterling example of a Fall 77 Playin' and what made them unique and special.
The Other One
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Not quite like any other -- in part b/c Godchaux brings some real darkness and melancholy early on. And, as others have said, they go on quite a trip for 5 minutes. A much loved show for good reason.
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