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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.
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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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Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Dave's Picks definitely thrust this one into the sunlight - and it thrives. I dig the May 77 Sugarees, but this one, being a bit shorter, is tighter and more focused than many of those. Sort of a 1976 focus. I, too, overlooked this one, but it's a mighty Sugaree that deserves its place in the canon.
Sitting on Top of the World
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

A favorite show - it's hardly surprising that this Sittin' is an ill-tempered scorcher. And yet, the band is so tuned in, there's still plenty of dynamic push-and-pull at such high speeds. Boss.
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

High energy Playin' from a high energy show. Agree with quinn_76: this is a fab, underrated show. Nothing not to like.
They Love Each Other
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Taken at my preferred pace - this one crackles with energy (even with that sort of silly bridge). '73 TLEOs are red hot.
Ramble On Rose
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Full-throated version with Weir and Godchaux leading the charge. Needs more votes - isn't that obvious?
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