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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.
2
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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Casey Jones
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Early show - but yeah: this one is fine-tuned and delicious. Love the TC organ and the drummers are locked in perfectly. All shown off on DP30 which features a beautifully re-mastered Owsley recording and who doesn't dig that?
Brown Eyed Women
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Like they were shot out of a cannon - just glad to alive, going to Europe in a week (for 2 months), and having a song like this. Kreutzmann and Weir shine in partic.
St. Stephen
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Stunned myself! Nothing from any of the Ark shows should be left off at this late date.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

Yeah - the outta tune thing doesn't really bug me. Often it probably would. This is just a great show.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Swings like a bitch. Can't even single out a lone peak performer. Everyone shines in this sharp, bouncy orb.
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