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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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Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

There isn't an enormous amount of difference between the Strat and Wolf MK1, which had Strat guts. Wolf was likely a lot heavier and it had a rosewood or ebony fretboard instead of maple. It's pretty damn Stratty, but if'n I had to vote, the Strat's the one for me. Either way, this is a great version.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Definitely a Delmarva special. One of my favorites.
Tennessee Jed
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

A floating, smooth Jed - as one might reasonably expect from such a beautiful show. And, as many have said, the envelope filter is a fabulous treat. It never sounded better than during the first half of 1977, so a surprise application is very generous and certainly appreciated. I dig it here and also glad Garcia didn't make this part of the routine.
Comes A Time
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I like the little flurry of an outro jam, especially Garcia & Godchaux > Dancin’. Quite nice.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Searing from the git. Who isn't in peak form here? I'm scanning the classroom. J-Louise - precise & loose. Expertise.
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