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Sugaree
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Another example of how Sugaree thrived in 6/76: Garcia's sweet, mellow, bubbly silver thread guitar and group dynamics both jaunty & subtle. Primo.
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Tennessee Jed
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

If possible, a very contemplative TJ. Everyone's in apex '73 form, esp. Godchaux who's mixed fairly high to good effect.
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St. Stephen
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Of the heavenly 1970 Capitol Theater St. Stephens. Just a beautiful union between audience and group. Killer Stephen! CRUNCH!
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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Show opener - the perseverence is what really sells me on this one. A struggle, but a worthy one b/c the spoils are lush. Sneaky great.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Crazy overlooked: A noble, splendiferous C>R in full Europe 72-ness. Patient, exploratory, charming. Driving a distance? Pack this.
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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Just re-entered this orbit. I don't know of (m)any better Brown-Eyed Women. Just beautiful, dignified, and elegant. Classic song delivered on a cloud. Glad to revisit my friend.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

How are a 1989 and 1990 above this? That seems insane to me. I was at the JFK show - it was really good, but still ... On one hand, I sympathize with the urge to vote for eras in which you saw shows (me: 1985-91). On the other, I don't get how a 1990 S>F is #3. Actually, I don't really get how 2/5/78 is #2.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

I am torn. At first I was all like No (for reasons expressed above), then I listened again and heard some truly outer space shit in the Scarlet. It is unique. While not at 5/77 level (to my ears, of course), this one has won me over!
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

Agree with everything said by grendel and Q_76. This whole show is special, so no shock that the Eyes is superb. My fave Eyes are generally 73, 74, 77 (although nothing wrong w/76). This one isn't necessarily at the level of 6/18/74 or 2/26/77, but it totally holds its own. Garcia's on jazzbo fire.
The Other One
March 16, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

A ferocious little spirit. Garcia really coming into his own and he slays.
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