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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.
2
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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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Certainly right up there - both of those shows. I love the Weather Report from 5/19. Just a lovely show from top to bottom.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Q_76 is spot on - 5/19/74 is blistering.
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

There are Terrapins I prefer, but I'll take this one every single time over any from 1990 (and I was at Landover). Barely audible 6-string Lesh, murky Weir, post-coma Garcia, flabby drums - this is in comparison with 1977. This one also has a nervous energy that distinguishes it - they probably knew they were taking on a new and different challenge.
Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

What A cool re-visit (been a little while) - as someone said above, each listen brings a slightly different perspective.
The Other One
Dec. 29, 1968
Gulfstream Park Race Track

BLAST OFF!!!!! Blistering front page news Other One. Garcia definitely sounds to be working something out - visceral and violent. He goes right for the jugular and just fucking stays there. GET OFF MY NECK!!! WOOOOO!!!! Great music.
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