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Cumberland Blues
Dec. 13, 1969
Swing Auditorium

A cozy little delight - hand percussion, contemplation, great stereo drums, and some rip roaring riffage. Comes in under the radar, but worth a visit.
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Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

As much as I love May 77 Sugarees, Spring 76 is where it's at for me. Subtlety, separation, and Garcia's whispery, silver-dipped guitar breaks.
6
Candyman
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

1978: Prime weather for Candyman. This performance, like many from then, highlights the bleak world of the narrator. Garcia's break: spidery.
4
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Bubbly, bratty storyboard version. Character & twang for miles. I'd pay to see this band. Two for a tenner? Four please.
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Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

This is a very sweet Terrapin. Everyone's fired up to play it. All you need to do is watch the vid to see the pure joy this brings Garcia. Memorable.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Kick-ass China > Rider! They're just playing with us during the jams - especially Garcia who knows, by now, he can do pretty much anything. But the whole band is in Sick Zone 7.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Yes, I said Sick Zone 7. Standing by that.
The Eleven
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Spiraling completely out of control at times but never even close to being out of control. Is there a moment in these Fillmore West shows that aren't exactly what you want at that moment? 1969 band firing on all cylinders - however many cylinders are involved. Don't know cars.
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

An easy, sure-footed envoy from ... who knows? Almost indulgent - for the audience. Like getting handed a hot towel at the snap of your fingers. Tips appreciated.
Estimated Prophet
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Always forgetting about these shows! This one is Eve Brady and never gets enough praise, encouragement, counseling. This Estimated is inspired, tight as a drum. Garcia happy to share with his hometown the progress he's made on the MuTron. This rendition gets lost in a forest full of beautiful Estimateds, but deserves more sunlight.
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