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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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Crazy Fingers
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

No other show sounds like this show - not even really the night before. Well, it's close. This might be my favorite Crazy Fingers. Not sure, but its vulnerability and intimacy are unique. And, unlike most of the '76 versions, this one doesn't descend into a "latin jam" - keeps its pastorale sheen. Keep Crazy Fingers Ethereal!
Truckin'
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Picture perfect. Kreutzmann dictates everything here - a master class. @5:30 - full strides. Was the group ever better?
They Love Each Other
March 19, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Snaptastic! Group in full swing. This version should probably get more love. Lesh plays point guard. Garcia is Garcia. Stratstyle.
Estimated Prophet
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Love this show. Actually prefer it to the more ballyhooed Red Rocks shows. And I find the AUD quite charming. And it's in Omaha! Where my Nana and Poppa lived!
Candyman
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Top sleeve.
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