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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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The Other One
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Insane early-part excursion where Lesh's cushiony bass clears the path for Weir and Garcia who are in tip/top form. Group might be at its improvisation peak right around this time, which is why this is such a primo time period for the Other One. Goes well with a Silver City Tropic Haze IPA. 6.4% abv.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Top fucking sleeve! A nearly epic US Blues.
Dark Star
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Abstract, but there's some serious architecture, too! Lesh is in your lap and his conversation with Garcia and Godchaux over the beginning is prime stuff. The abstract areas are a soundtrack.
Jack Straw
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

DS67 - you said it!
Black Throated Wind
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Kreutzmann is a master - derailed later somewhat by Hart's return. Hart's a groovy percussionist - he's not a drummer; he can't find the 1. Nearly ever. BK, on the other hand, is a subtle, understated, sneaky drummer. One of my favorites. By this night in Miami, Kreutzmann had perfected those sprightly snare fills. He could (and would) swing like an absolute motherfucker. This number's a good example. And Lesh is pretty much in my room. Hands off the snacks, Phil!
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