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Cumberland Blues
Dec. 13, 1969
Swing Auditorium

A cozy little delight - hand percussion, contemplation, great stereo drums, and some rip roaring riffage. Comes in under the radar, but worth a visit.
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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.
6
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.
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Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Really - one of my favorites.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

My favorite flav of They Love Each Other. Pretty much peak form. Can't decide if it's #1, but if it isn't, it's definitely in the conversation. Joyous.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

One of my favorites. This is such a dominant, crystal clear show & this China>Rider fits the bill. Garcia is close to out of his mind. Well, they all are. High energy. High inventiveness. Low anxiety.
Not Fade Away
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

I love the patience in this NFA - especially Garcia who, at this juncture, picks practically right over the neck joint to get an especially warm, cooing, bubbly sound.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Hi-octane version, especially Weir's SG. Jeezus!
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