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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
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Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
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Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
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Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Jack Straw
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

A great month for Jack Straw. This one isn't as slick as some, but I've always considered a bit of a go to. Set 2 opener gives it a little bit of different countenance. Losing points and friends with that word choice.
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Fuck yes what? I'm an idiot or this a really good Playin'? Both can be true.
Morning Dew
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Seque of seques! Genius. One of my favorite versions of this song. Although it's a song for which I need to be in the mood. It's a repetitive, bluesy thing. And it's a heavy, chewy feast when your loins are not girded. Properly, anyway. I find this one goes down quite smoothly. Garcia emoting. The interplay, the control and restraint, the whole package. I give it this year's Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss Gold Star of Courage! See you next year!
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Finally getting around to this mighty trio! The entry from Playin' wobbles slightly, but a nice, warm, clean Garcia line pretty quickly dispels any doubts. That Wobble was way back THERE! An intimate version of a sweet song , thoughtfully played.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Kreutzmann comes out swingin'! He sets a *tight* groove. The rest of the group can just cruise in the wake. ||| In the spaceout, Lesh joins a co-pilot. Garcia has so much stretchy space to dish about. Full advantage taken by Garcia and wah. Did anyone mention to you that, in addition, this version changes lanes rather nicely into ULB? Cuz
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