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Loser
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Garcia crushes the guitar break and everything else.
2
Candyman
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Warm, gooey, and dynamic.
2
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Casually Regal - An Eatery
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Crackling with energy. Tight as a single drummer.
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Estimated Prophet
Sept. 28, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Garcia skipping to the lou in warm stereo ooze
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

There isn't an enormous amount of difference between the Strat and Wolf MK1, which had Strat guts. Wolf was likely a lot heavier and it had a rosewood or ebony fretboard instead of maple. It's pretty damn Stratty, but if'n I had to vote, the Strat's the one for me. Either way, this is a great version.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Definitely a Delmarva special. One of my favorites.
Tennessee Jed
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

A floating, smooth Jed - as one might reasonably expect from such a beautiful show. And, as many have said, the envelope filter is a fabulous treat. It never sounded better than during the first half of 1977, so a surprise application is very generous and certainly appreciated. I dig it here and also glad Garcia didn't make this part of the routine.
Comes A Time
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I like the little flurry of an outro jam, especially Garcia & Godchaux > Dancin’. Quite nice.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Searing from the git. Who isn't in peak form here? I'm scanning the classroom. J-Louise - precise & loose. Expertise.
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