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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
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The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
2
Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 20, 1969
Clark University

I know it - I think this show holds up very next to its Ark brethren. But the Ark trio would just make a tidy little case of fireworks.
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

a fresh '73 WPS is always welcome on these shores. But this one is sorta pointillic, he said, out of his ass. Crispedelic even. Garcia high steps out @12:00. High-end electric guitar improvisation. Improvisitation.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 20, 1969
Clark University

ARK, ARK, ARK . . . I'm sorry: I was lobbying for an official release of the Ark shows.
Deal
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Most of my favorite Deals are on the early side - and this one is no different.
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

I completely concur ds67: this show is a total classic. Love all these 72 Paramount shows.
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