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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.
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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Charlie Miller version of this effortless masterpiece of dynamism. https://archive.org/details/gd1971-02-23.sbd.miller.110353.flac16/gd71-02-23d1t06.flac
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Yes, this might be a Top 5 Eyes for me. Just high level imagination & execution.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

1977 Playin's have their own ambience. Because the group is pretty close to tip/top, that's a lush, powerful ambience. A musk. Almost. Thank goodness just short of that. Godchaux fucking with the synth works nicely. Very nicely.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

"Delicious" says my wife. Garcia sounds great both vocally & guitarally. A Half-Step right in the teeth of its best versions. Chef's kiss.
The Eleven
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Kind of takes your breath away. Fall '68 Elevens are their own sovereign with their own microclimates. Garcia uses his LP as an earth mover. And the drummers are so in sync - it sounds like nothing else.
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