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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.
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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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Tennessee Jed
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

7" perfect. Carrion_Crow has got it pegged: Garcia + Strat = The Sound of Electric Guitar In America. Perfection.
Bird Song
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

ooooobie doooobie. This is a tasty piece of taffy. Matt & Dave agree - although they've said nothing.
Wharf Rat
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Raw and kind of rip-snorting. Yeah - I know it's a ballad, but man: some underhanded intentions here. Sounds pretty much like the quartet on this one - love that band. They fill up the extra space by not filling up the extra space. You heard me.
The Other One
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Like walking into the middle of a conversation. A really interesting conversation. Beautiful, beaming cross-talk between Garcia, Weir, and Lesh. Yes, Carrion, overlooked a bit, but definitely a more reserved relative of the next night's roll out.
The Eleven
Jan. 22, 1968
Eagles Auditorium

Love how this one opens - science fiction confusion! Just an electric socket of a show and ferociously good alchemy!!!! Nice tip - gets me into the whole show! Lovely transition into Caution, too.
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