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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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Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

Light as a feather. What a great pop standard this is! Weir is sneaky.
Big River
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Classic Garcia Bakersfield Fender electricity. Flair, indeed.
Jack Straw
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Sweet, focused Jack Straw with its Fall '72 plumage.
Candyman
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Oh yeah - this one has all the components, including Garcia's swirling cotton candy guitar break. Delicious.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

darkstar67: I could not agree more. Estimated outros [especially in '77] are a real highlight for me. I especially love them when you can hear some of the room/building itself. To be there then, Garcia's guitar must have seemed like an alien invasion. A very tuneful alien invasion.
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