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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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Searchin'
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

They leave just a little bit of Coasters in here to make it swing like hell. Actually, a fair amount of Coasters. This is a killer piece of grime they should have played much much more.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Wirey tension & release. Not a big fan of the Feelin' Groovy jam (subtracts a point), but this C>R is undeniable. Has moments as good as any they had with this vista cruiser. Not sure I place anything above 8/27/72, but this has a unique feel. This whole show shines - one to which I return frequently. Oh, Kreutzmann is motherfucker.
They Love Each Other
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Between Weir, Godchaux, and Garcia, they have this sucker cornered. Gets better with each listen.
Bertha
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Spicey opener after the behemoth 5/19 show and a day off to travel 450 miles from Atlanta to Lakeland. No big deadlines, load-ins, sound checks. Just stretch out and think - huh, what do we start with? All the great, quirky attributes of May 1977 are in this sporty little number. Lesh is an early leader in the clubhouse. Really setting the pace and mood. Then at about 2:30 Garcia swoops in and takes off. Clearly, the bubbly storyteller guitar is still in session. Endless ideas and permutations of ways to express them. That's why. This month.
The Other One
Dec. 12, 1970
Santa Rosa Fairgrounds

Because you have excellent taste, DS67, I'll forgive the O's and Ravens. I grew up an O's fan and then Angelos tried to stop DC from getting a team and I jumped ship. I didn't go to MD, but I've always been a Terps fan (back to the Lefty days).
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