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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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Bird Song
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

bzfgt: sweet interstitial analysis! Lots to review and soak in from your entries. No question: Garcia is at his peak. How long did it last? Who knows/cares? But this is right in the heart of it. Garcia seems to always be announcing while improvising - not content to simply ride the rapids, he's dictating, but doing more than just leading the group charge; he's carving new neural pathways. So declarative - such a rare bird. This is why I always say "he doesn't play guitar solos!" I always say it. It's something I always say. It built my mansion and maintains my pool. You know: pH. Propa.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

A really swell version of a song I don’t generally think about very often. Main reason: Garcia’s splashy, killer guitar break. A real taste treat.
Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

As is often the case, the Charlie Miller version is probably the go-to, although there are a few comparative good ones out there. https://archive.org/details/gd1971-02-21.sbd.miller.116618.flac16/gd71-02-21d2t07.flac
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Garcia is feeling it throughout the Lost Sailor - some magical playing. The entire group is bringing the heavy cannons. Or something.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Agreed DS67!
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