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Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

As much as I love May 77 Sugarees, Spring 76 is where it's at for me. Subtlety, separation, and Garcia's whispery, silver-dipped guitar breaks.
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Candyman
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

1978: Prime weather for Candyman. This performance, like many from then, highlights the bleak world of the narrator. Garcia's break: spidery.
4
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Bubbly, bratty storyboard version. Character & twang for miles. I'd pay to see this band. Two for a tenner? Four please.
9
Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

This is a very sweet Terrapin. Everyone's fired up to play it. All you need to do is watch the vid to see the pure joy this brings Garcia. Memorable.
3
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Oversight Alert! Conversational then a violent row ensues. A total taste treat. 1970.
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Crazy Fingers
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

No other show sounds like this show - not even really the night before. Well, it's close. This might be my favorite Crazy Fingers. Not sure, but its vulnerability and intimacy are unique. And, unlike most of the '76 versions, this one doesn't descend into a "latin jam" - keeps its pastorale sheen. Keep Crazy Fingers Ethereal!
Truckin'
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Picture perfect. Kreutzmann dictates everything here - a master class. @5:30 - full strides. Was the group ever better?
They Love Each Other
March 19, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Snaptastic! Group in full swing. This version should probably get more love. Lesh plays point guard. Garcia is Garcia. Stratstyle.
Estimated Prophet
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Love this show. Actually prefer it to the more ballyhooed Red Rocks shows. And I find the AUD quite charming. And it's in Omaha! Where my Nana and Poppa lived!
Candyman
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Top sleeve.
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