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9
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
6
Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Drop dead gorgeous, lithe, and restaurant quality perfect.
2
Candyman
May 1, 1980
Greensboro Coliseum

Clear To Hell - Hear how a luscious Candyman absorbs a crowd in NC.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

Lately I think of Port Chester. Fab 4 Alignment. Limber. Ambidextrous.
3
St. Stephen
Dec. 29, 1969
Boston Tea Party

The peak is like a merry-go-round spinning out of and back into control and then, albeit briefly, out and in of control again.

Comments

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.