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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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Estimated Prophet
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

So so sooooo in the pocket. To me, these are the best Estimateds - the versions with the most gravitas. May 77. The group seems so attentive to every detail and still swings! The MuTron outro is the shit.
Dark Star
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Love this time in Dark Star history. Wide open and joyous. And Garcia doing a commercial for Gibson.
The Other One
Oct. 15, 1976
Shrine Auditorium

Mammoth Car. Full throttle. Another great advert for 1976 Other Ones. Come visit! Vaya con dios. Lesh and Garcia co-captain.
Tennessee Jed
June 7, 1977
Winterland Arena

By this time, Tennessee Jed's a slow-walking character study. And sizzlin'.
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

One of my favorites. Kreutzmann's restrained, early groove sets the tone. Drawer: top.
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