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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
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Agree w/darkstar67 and note that the Spring 76 Sugaree magic hadn't worn off by the fall. Interesting transition from one great phase of the song (6/76) to another (5/77).
Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Definitely one of my favorite Cold Rains, too. Garcia is a patient man. An early '78 highlight.
Playin' In The Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

A favorite show - ever. I often overlook this Playin' for all the gifts 5/19/1977 brings. That would be a mistake. A gaffe even. Corrected.
Big Railroad Blues
Nov. 12, 1971
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

Garcia-Godchaux-Kreutzmann are the mirepoix here. Season to taste.
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

First Jed was the first Godchaux show. 10/19.
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