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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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The Other One
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Definitely one of my favorites. So many microstories in this one. What a great time - Godchaux settling in, leaning heavily on his Impulse! collection. A lot of really personal conversations mixed up with searing, intense stuff. Woof! Woof! Woof! and Woof! (that's Brad saying Wolf! Wolf! Wolf! and Wolf!) And the transition into MAMU is just silly. Great great show.
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Listened again to this running today. It's a fucking classic! It may not be as exploratory as later that year, but there's so much great stuff to devour here. Among other things, Kreutzmann's floor tom sounds a lot like Jaki Liebezeit of CAN. Wicked.
Dancin' in the Streets
June 22, 1976
Tower Theatre

Hoppin' version - definitely the audience is an MVP. But the band is in such fine fettle, it's not hard to imagine this swinging inside an empty hangar.
Eyes Of The World
June 22, 1976
Tower Theatre

Agree w/CuddlyBear: this is a great show. A serious groove is laid down at this point in the evening.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

Mainly cuz of Kreutzmann, this Camaro goes from smooth to gooey and smooth to intense without a thought. Garcia digs in. A really ace show - I so often forget about this tour (to the extent I really forget 1973 shows) and it's really very unique. They flirt with jazz and avant garde very nakedly. It's bold and exciting stuff. Light/Heavy.
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