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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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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
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The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
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Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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Playin' In The Band
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Bubbly and graceful. Perfection.
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Garcia is slippery and persistent. Really nice Dancin' - nice, intense jam.
The Other One
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

A scorching Other One - the guitars blow up. Then into the insane Close Encounters theme. Kwality shit.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Smooth N' Self-Assured. TM
St. Stephen
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

Blistering. Whereas I think Dark Star peaked in 1970, 1969 was St. Stephen's year. Massive and dramatic storytelling.
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