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Bertha
March 14, 1971
Camp Randall Field House

At :30 Pig switches from tambourine to organ and we're off! These early '71 performances showcase Kreutzmann reveling in sweet space. Driving.
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Loser
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

A delicate, tight, searching super early version of a staple. Kruetzmann plays it light and springy and that 1971 Lesh caramel bass guitar!
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Tennessee Jed
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

If you know this smooth customer of a show, you know how drynamic [yes, I typed that] and user friendly this TJ is. An always welcome visitor.
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Sugaree
June 26, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Few things better than a June '76 Sugaree. Garcia with the first Travis Bean just sketches with the lightest, barest of precious metal filaments.
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Tennessee Jed
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Summer '72 Jed: Sweet dynamics & precision engineering. Weir & Kreutzmann stir it up during Garcia's guitar break.

Comments

Big River
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Of course Garcia singing lead makes this one completely unique, but his wirey, Bakersfield Fender puts this one over the top. Just a svelte vibe.
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Which is when they REALLY swung!
Tennessee Jed
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Yeah - the WOO in this is perfect. This version is possibly my favorite of all time - and clearly the group is moved. Moved enough for someone to go "Woo!"
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Agreed. Top drawer.
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Just revisited - this one's naked and lovely. Super smooth ride. Velvety even.