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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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The Other One
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

A quaint re-visit - I'm not sure the Grateful Dead get better than this. There's so much here - don't even know where to start. Top underpants. Garcia is in orbit - no other way to characterize it. Makes his case re the Nobel for Holy Fuck!
Scarlet Begonias
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Yes, much cowbell. But this Scarlet has all the accouterments. So subtle and detailed - might be the most fussed over period for Scarlets. Yes or no, some of the great Scarlets.
Brown Eyed Women
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Supercharged Brown Eyed Women! I can't think of many that outstrip this whip-smart version. Siiiiiiick.
He's Gone
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

Had me doubts about this - and I don't remember why. Super smooth and intimate. Godchaux-Weir-Lesh locked in. Gone.
Playin' In The Band
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

A liquid run-through. One thing I love about '76 Playins is the spareness and detail - even with two drummers. They, in fact, add to the subtle dynamic shifts. Garcia's Clean Travis Bean floats like confetti in a swirling chasm of subconscious ovenboroughing. And
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