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Sugaree
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Another example of how Sugaree thrived in 6/76: Garcia's sweet, mellow, bubbly silver thread guitar and group dynamics both jaunty & subtle. Primo.
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Tennessee Jed
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

If possible, a very contemplative TJ. Everyone's in apex '73 form, esp. Godchaux who's mixed fairly high to good effect.
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St. Stephen
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Of the heavenly 1970 Capitol Theater St. Stephens. Just a beautiful union between audience and group. Killer Stephen! CRUNCH!
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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Show opener - the perseverence is what really sells me on this one. A struggle, but a worthy one b/c the spoils are lush. Sneaky great.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Crazy overlooked: A noble, splendiferous C>R in full Europe 72-ness. Patient, exploratory, charming. Driving a distance? Pack this.
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Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

One of my favorites! This is the perfect period of time for this duo.
Dark Star
Dec. 30, 1969
Boston Tea Party

Early on, its like a ride down a swift current with Garcia attacking it like a banjo. Then things mature.
Loser
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

As others have said, Godchaux's swirly organ brings something cool and new to the Loser table. Lesh is also tripping out with some chocolately lines.
Bird Song
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Completely agree - these July 1972 shows get unfairly lost in the shuffle. And the group was really never better than this. Subjective take. But these shows have EVERYTHING. Wonderful Bird Song.
The Other One
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Hail the '76 Other One! Lesh leads the way for the first couple. After that it gets into some 1976 thorniness. And, importantly, both drummers add just the right textures and keep the ball rolling. I love the sparse landscape of the 76 Other One. @8:30 the group enters into some unique narrative. Heady fucking shit.
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