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Submissions

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
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

An jaunty exercise this. Garcia leads the way with a 13+ lb. guitar! Strong like bull.
Dark Star
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

Bubbly, conversational - like walking into a lively party of smart, witty, stylishly dressed patrons d'art. Then things take a turn. City feel. Top of game stuff.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Even without the ridic set-list, this Dark Star is masterful - tells the whole story. Cinemascope. At about 8:49, someone in the theatre utters "O my God" which strikes me as a fairly sensible response to the offering. That this Dark Star contains both an Attics and Sugar Magnolia ought not bias the honorable panel. Good luck.
Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

Some great TC-Garcia interplay throughout. These four Fillmore West shows are crazy.
Loser
April 13, 1971
Catholic Youth Center

Phil's laying the caramel down down hey down and the band immediately hits the SWAY button.