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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 Other One
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

April '69 Other One. Bracing, a little violent. It isn't long before they're speaking in tongues. Garcia is all endless ideas thrown into the air like chalk out of LeBron's hands pre-game.
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Lesh sounds he's playing a living room set -- such a woody, rich, lush, mediciney electric bass sound. The whole band just cooks on this one. Should have more votes.
Mister Charlie
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

High energy. Pig in great form. Garcia down and dirty with the Les Paul. Winner!
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

These two Berkeley shows are amazing. This is one of the most joyous, cleanest UJBs I've heard. Fab stuff!
The Other One
April 5, 1971
Manhattan Center

Classic less-is-more Dead: basically a rock quartet at this time, but Pig is delivering the groceries with his organ comps. Lots of delicious open space filled selectively, thoughtfully - with grace & attitude. Garcia's in the middle of becoming his next great version, but he's very much in close contact with his former psychedelic bad self. And still in a more or less Gibson world. Kreutzmann points towards the rhythmic freedom and dynamic flexibility of the next few years. Cheers to that.
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