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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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Estimated Prophet
Jan. 30, 1978
Uptown Theater

You can hear the swagger in their mutterings before they play. And the performance bears that out. Sure, smooth, and effortless.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Planting the Flag of Civilization on this tight scorcher. New from factory - Inspector #9. Under penalty of law, this tag may not be YEAH GARCIA!
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Candyman
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Dreamy, motionless rendition on a sea of individual human reactions [audience tape]. A wonderful time for this gem.
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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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