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Cumberland Blues
Dec. 13, 1969
Swing Auditorium

A cozy little delight - hand percussion, contemplation, great stereo drums, and some rip roaring riffage. Comes in under the radar, but worth a visit.
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Sugaree
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

As much as I love May 77 Sugarees, Spring 76 is where it's at for me. Subtlety, separation, and Garcia's whispery, silver-dipped guitar breaks.
6
Candyman
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

1978: Prime weather for Candyman. This performance, like many from then, highlights the bleak world of the narrator. Garcia's break: spidery.
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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Bubbly, bratty storyboard version. Character & twang for miles. I'd pay to see this band. Two for a tenner? Four please.
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Terrapin Station
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

This is a very sweet Terrapin. Everyone's fired up to play it. All you need to do is watch the vid to see the pure joy this brings Garcia. Memorable.
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Comments

Big River
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Of course Garcia singing lead makes this one completely unique, but his wirey, Bakersfield Fender puts this one over the top. Just a svelte vibe.
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Which is when they REALLY swung!
Tennessee Jed
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Yeah - the WOO in this is perfect. This version is possibly my favorite of all time - and clearly the group is moved. Moved enough for someone to go "Woo!"
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Agreed. Top drawer.
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Just revisited - this one's naked and lovely. Super smooth ride. Velvety even.
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