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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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Tennessee Jed
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Always have had a soft spot for Jed - it's an American standard. And Garcia nearly does something miraculous. As here. Garcia's guitar break more than makes up for the cruel verse 2 cut. High wire stuff. And FEROCIOUS.
New Potato Caboose
Nov. 11, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

What a slow burn killer! Garcia's vocabulary was probably expanding by the set - he's got his voice well in hand by this point. Of course, Lesh has some truly dominating moments.
They Love Each Other
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

In the luxurious DP-16 sits this little pearl. Kreutzmann mans flight control and Garcia rides the rocket. S(l)ick Stratocaster playing.
He's Gone
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

I can't believe this is such a rarity on this tour - I mean, it's perfectly designed for the floating mist of time they were at this stage. And wow it swings! I could see this version landing higher, although there are some giants in front of it.
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Revisiting this old haunt. This one just barrels! This is well-oiled madness! MADNESS! The breakdown is soooo sweet.
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