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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.

Comments

The Eleven
March 30, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Like a warm rain. They make it sound easy.
New Potato Caboose
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

For the last one, very high spirits. They sound neither sick of it nor rusty.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Great tip! I love the HSFs of this time. Group is tight and bossy with it. They didn't exactly struggle with it when it was new in June, but it comes more easily to them now, so they push out. The Slipknot! tries to lose itself at the earliest opportunity. The group, challenged, drives through aggressively, relentlessly, idea following idea, earning a 5 minute drums stretch out and then back to business. A very unique version and the better for it. So many cool details.
The Other One
July 14, 1970
Euphoria Ballroom

Typical mid-1970 Other One, that is: a tornado. Blistering.
Uncle John's Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

DS67 - Nice choices!