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Submissions

4
Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Smooth with wicked edges in all the right places!
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Overlooked, patient little gemerald.
4
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Bright, snappy, and full of mello P&V.
2
Loser
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

From the opening little parlay, hooked.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is the sound of a band that knows it can do pretty much anything. Smooth and fiery.
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Comments

Not Fade Away
April 8, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Lesh is dominant here - as he is for much of '71 - but everyone has some time at the stove.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1970
McDonough Arena - Georgetown University

Super high-spirited, translucent Garcia playing, an atmosphere of respect and caring.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Super resonant and top drawer.
Cumberland Blues
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Yes. This one hits all the bullet points. Great country storytelling.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

The piano gives this such a shimmering, exotic feel. The jam is starting to suggest itself.
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