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Sugaree
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Smooth, silky, and that unique silvery June '76 Garcia sound.

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Candyman
Oct. 14, 1980
Warfield Theater

No apologies necessary. This one right away establishes its intimate, lush ways. Patient. And, yeah, the guitar break receives the Kiss of the Chef. Exquisite.
Tennessee Jed
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

I sort of purposely put off revisiting the full/zesty Dave's Picks with this number on it. What an absolute treat. Every song from this epic show is Restaurant Quality. In a great time for TJ, this is a model citizen. A citizen model.
Estimated Prophet
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

If I had to pick one, this is it. Murky and exacting.
Terrapin Station
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

5/17 + 5/19 are probably my gold standard. This version isn't as buttoned down and personal. Or ethereal. But still a memorable rendition of this great song with some cool nervous energy which gives it a little edge.
Tennessee Jed
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Like a lucite clock. Or an aural lucite clock. Hear the gears interact with both (some city that's known for being very precise) precision and (a different city - one that's known for being more laid-back) nonchalance. Mix it all up and you get one of those snakes from a can. Like Wonderama. You remember Wo
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