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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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Dancin' in the Streets
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

The transition from Eyes, by itself, makes this one elite. Then the bonanza begins. A thoroughly enjoyable, bubbly, roof-down-on-the-PCH version of a hot little numba.
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

I dig this Terrapin - just the balls to play it that first time, the jitters, the excitement. It isn't "one of the best," but it's both historically significant and has some cool edge to it.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Mesmerizing. Garcia's like a pastry chef with that enormous bag of frosting.
Eyes Of The World
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

A sweet light touch on the Eyes after an all-time Estimated. The segue is superb, too. Garcia takes it to the house.
Dark Star
Dec. 20, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

This Dark Star stays suspended in mid-air and builds momentum - until it very neatly, perfectly resumes song pace. Discipline & freedom. Classic.
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