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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.
2
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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Candyman
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Spare, almost vulnerable take on this classic. Godchaux brings the church and Garcia brings the stained glass. An American beauty.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Lively on DP38, Garcia's particular wiry. Then during the build-out, compressed and underwater. And blistering. So ace. Did I mention blistering? Nothing not to like here. Great shit.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

A searchlight Slipknot!
The Other One
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Garcia has a bottomless well of ideas and comes out slingin' - never looking back. One of the truly mighty shows.
Sugaree
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

As is so often the case in Spring-Summer '76, Garcia's Bean lends class, panache, and silkiness. Some very sweet dynamics in this rendition.
Playin' In The Band
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Am I missing something here? They played this on 6/18 - but not 6/21.
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