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Submissions

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Truckin'
Jan. 24, 1971
Seattle Center Arena

Easily overlooked show - the Truckin' opener is a giant tidal wave red carpet.
1
Not Fade Away
March 21, 1972
Academy of Music

Picture Perfeck Academy of Music NFA! Kreutzmann and Weir scoot this gem along.
3
The Other One
Dec. 12, 1970
Santa Rosa Fairgrounds

Adventure soundtrack - the group plays out a number of scenes. Garcia's the acrobatic narrator for the most part. Superb and interactive.
2
The Other One
Dec. 10, 1969
Thelma Theater

Big and round. Lesh is the wacked-out chauffeur. What a cool, bizarre run.
4
Big River
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

A strike-zone era Big River. Smooth & prickly.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Takes a little while ramp up, but when it does, hoofa!
Wharf Rat
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

A tell: Garcia's entrance is sinewy, complex, and in the fucking zone. Easy to see this unfolding into an ace Wharf Rat. The bridge is completely unique the way Garcia warps space. I can't think of too many superior versions of this chestnut.
Bird Song
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

One of my favorites. Smooth and exploratory.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

And a second set opener to boot! Crazy. An all-time Wharf Rat.
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Such a feathery touch on the WR - Lesh brings the chocolate tree. Great 2 guitar massage.
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