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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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Comments

Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Even on the muddy sources, Garcia is a beacon of clarity, y'know?
Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

It's a beaut. You'll dig it darkstar67.
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

Another fan-freakin-tastic '71 TJ with Garcia's natural Strat leading the cavalry. His break is bluegrass meets Blackmore meets Gene Kelly meets Don Rich. And if that were all there were to report, this would still get an up vote from me. But the band is so dialed in and emphatic, that it makes a new song sound like a standard. Like this song has always been around - but not in a derivative way. The Grateful Dead's unique, bizarro gift.
Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

And, on this one, I cite the Download Series, Vol. 4 version, which is really swell.
Mission in the Rain
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Awesome version. This or 6/18 does the trick for me, darkstar67.
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