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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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Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Dave's Picks definitely thrust this one into the sunlight - and it thrives. I dig the May 77 Sugarees, but this one, being a bit shorter, is tighter and more focused than many of those. Sort of a 1976 focus. I, too, overlooked this one, but it's a mighty Sugaree that deserves its place in the canon.
Sitting on Top of the World
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

A favorite show - it's hardly surprising that this Sittin' is an ill-tempered scorcher. And yet, the band is so tuned in, there's still plenty of dynamic push-and-pull at such high speeds. Boss.
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

High energy Playin' from a high energy show. Agree with quinn_76: this is a fab, underrated show. Nothing not to like.
They Love Each Other
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Taken at my preferred pace - this one crackles with energy (even with that sort of silly bridge). '73 TLEOs are red hot.
Ramble On Rose
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Full-throated version with Weir and Godchaux leading the charge. Needs more votes - isn't that obvious?
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