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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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The Other One
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Oversight Alert! Conversational then a violent row ensues. A total taste treat. 1970.
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Cold Rain and Snow
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Perfect opening stride and tight as tupperware. Strong vocals and Kreutzmann's snare stand out. Easily one of the best. Has everything you want from Cold Rain & Snow.
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

I was at 7/7/89 and it was swell. But comparing it to one from 1973 seems terribly unfair. This one is elite in every possible category. This is a favorite show - Kruetzmann's fabulous in the pocket all show. The start of this version showcases his groove. Guitars are ace.
The Other One
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Epic. As I knew it would be.
Terrapin Station
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Tall & crisp. Not the precise, minutely-detailed fractal universe it was in Spring 77, but even when it's rough around the edges, it's elegantly so. A serious fucking Terrapin.
Tennessee Jed
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

This classic always repays a visit. Simply one of the top 3 post-break TJs. And I love it nearly as much as '72. Just floats on a very earthy cloud. You know.
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