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Bertha
March 14, 1971
Camp Randall Field House

At :30 Pig switches from tambourine to organ and we're off! These early '71 performances showcase Kreutzmann reveling in sweet space. Driving.
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Loser
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

A delicate, tight, searching super early version of a staple. Kruetzmann plays it light and springy and that 1971 Lesh caramel bass guitar!
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Tennessee Jed
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

If you know this smooth customer of a show, you know how drynamic [yes, I typed that] and user friendly this TJ is. An always welcome visitor.
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Sugaree
June 26, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Few things better than a June '76 Sugaree. Garcia with the first Travis Bean just sketches with the lightest, barest of precious metal filaments.
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Tennessee Jed
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Summer '72 Jed: Sweet dynamics & precision engineering. Weir & Kreutzmann stir it up during Garcia's guitar break.
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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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