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9
Bertha
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Warp speed, precise, slightly unhinged, and driving into the greenish-blue evening.
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Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Godchaux leads a version that seethes with the excitement of a new song.
2
Brown Eyed Women
May 20, 1973
U.C.

A giggly, slangy Garcia masterpiece (in sweet show sauce). Goes down EZ.
8
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

So good you can practically see the border town.
8
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Sorta stunned this isn't higher up. Needs more support! Light years better, cooler, and more soulful than many ahead of it. One for the books. Seriously.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

As good as I thought it would be. They were such a juggernaut by this point that it takes them no time to reach high heat. And they pretty much stay there, but there are still strong dynamics. Garcia-Weir going mano is a highlight.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Superb, intense, and pulsing. Not in the league of the best of May '77 (esp. 5/8), but great nonetheless & well worth your time.
Playin' In The Band
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Thx DS67. Garcia's guitar playing is a careening mass of coiled-up energy expanding & contracting.
Jack Straw
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Easy to tell from the majestic intro that this is going to be a sweet ride. Pretty close to perfection. Detailed is right!
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