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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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Wharf Rat
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Spacious, rich Wharf Rat with one of Garcia's best vocals. The band's playing is delicate without being cautious - free, easy, and articulate. Need a ladder to reach this shelf.
Jack Straw
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Very springy Jack Straw: spirited and warm opener. Really articulate audience recording as well (and that's on my crappy work computer speakers!) - love a good audience. Note: I think this is Wolf Mk2, not yet Tiger.
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

I think Garcia started playing Wolf in 8/73, DaGood. I'm not putting that guitar down at all, but, to me, the Strat might be his best match.
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Garcia's Strat sounds toasty. Kinda wish he's played it longer. The entire band slips easily into gear and tears into this sizzlin' version of a home-fires favorite.
The Other One
Nov. 21, 1970
Sargent Gym, Boston University

Liquid, snappy, and sneaky lysergic. Like all great GD explorations, the band effortlessly shifts between dynamics. Pouring it on when it needs to build drama, then taking a step back to consider its lovely work. Weir's vocals are urgent to great effect.
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