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Sugaree
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Another example of how Sugaree thrived in 6/76: Garcia's sweet, mellow, bubbly silver thread guitar and group dynamics both jaunty & subtle. Primo.
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Tennessee Jed
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

If possible, a very contemplative TJ. Everyone's in apex '73 form, esp. Godchaux who's mixed fairly high to good effect.
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St. Stephen
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Of the heavenly 1970 Capitol Theater St. Stephens. Just a beautiful union between audience and group. Killer Stephen! CRUNCH!
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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Show opener - the perseverence is what really sells me on this one. A struggle, but a worthy one b/c the spoils are lush. Sneaky great.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Crazy overlooked: A noble, splendiferous C>R in full Europe 72-ness. Patient, exploratory, charming. Driving a distance? Pack this.
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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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