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Submissions

4
Loser
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Garcia crushes the guitar break and everything else.
2
Candyman
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Warm, gooey, and dynamic.
2
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Casually Regal - An Eatery
16
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Crackling with energy. Tight as a single drummer.
5
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 28, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Garcia skipping to the lou in warm stereo ooze
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Comments

Not Fade Away
April 8, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Lesh is dominant here - as he is for much of '71 - but everyone has some time at the stove.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1970
McDonough Arena - Georgetown University

Super high-spirited, translucent Garcia playing, an atmosphere of respect and caring.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Super resonant and top drawer.
Cumberland Blues
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Yes. This one hits all the bullet points. Great country storytelling.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

The piano gives this such a shimmering, exotic feel. The jam is starting to suggest itself.
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