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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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The Wheel
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Fall '76 might be a peak time for this great song. Garcia, clean as daylights, floats on a silvery cloud.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Lesh sets the table. I love the outer space quality of Fall '76 Playins. The drums still have deep purpose (nearly tribal) and Garcia's emitting static electricity Magic Ball lightbulb flashes/strikes.
Dark Star
April 21, 1969
The Ark

Been away too long on this one. These three Ark shows - here is the next box. Just do it, David Lemieux, or whomever. CLASSIC Dark Star!
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Cool transition out of Drums, at warp speed. The Orange Tango is a lovely side-trip.
The Eleven
Aug. 21, 1968
Fillmore West

Up 1 with the revisit. This is shamefully low. There - I said it.
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