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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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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

I love 77s, 73s, 76s - one of my favorite songs in one of the all-time great shows. You can see Garcia in a straw hat & footlights - gleefully bashing out elegant, umami guitar trails over a crazy tight ensemble. Chef's kiss.
Ship of Fools
April 14, 1978
Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

A beautiful version and a beautiful recording. https://archive.org/details/gd1978-04-14.sbd.miller.83717.sbeok.flac16/gd78-04-14d2t04.flac - they have everything in complete control. See also 10/18/78. A lovely one.
Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

The only archive copy: https://archive.org/details/gd72-07-21.sbd.cotsman.9246.sbeok.shnf - the sound is OK. The Download Series version is better. Either way, a killer show from the PNW and well worth your time.
The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Something different was afoot in London. This version brings plenty of fury from across the sea - sometimes '72 Other Ones are absolute faves (the invention, detail, and excitement), but somehow I hadn't listened to one recently. This tight motherfucker is case-in-point. + Garcia is flying, careening over and through the proceedings, but, if it's possible, everyone stands out. This one develops its own landscape and micro-climate. One brain stuff. Fucking great.
Sugaree
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Lovely two guitar dance work. Everyone's in high spirits and exuding warmth. A very '72 Sugaree, which is pretty cool.
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