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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
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

As song or suite, this is some preeminent '76 Playin' action. Top shelf.
The Wheel
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

A sparkling, warm version of The Wheel. Like so many 1976 Wheels - emotional, deliberate, & crystalline w/some beautiful Garcia flourishes (sometimes of the Eastern variety). Part of a blistering second set. Extra bonus: a really nice audience recording does the trick.
Jack Straw
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

What ds67 said. Great jazzbo bluegrass slalom.
The Eleven
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

One of the more perfect shows ever and a crushing Eleven.
Deal
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Garcia takes this one behind the shed. Searing guitar work and dedicated vocals. This Deal gets rip-roaring, but also almost dead quiet at times. Hi kwality!
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