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3
Next Time You See Me
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Excellent harmonica solo from Pig.
8
New Minglewood Blues
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Keith and Bobby absolutely crush it, setting up a white hot solo from Jerry to kick off a brilliant show.
6
The Music Never Stopped
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Swirling, cohesive and inspired. It may not hit the rousing peaks of 78, but it's damn fine.
3
The Wheel
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Ecstatic and confident with a sweet transition into Sugar Mags.
6
Mexicali Blues
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

This one takes a sharp left turn into some weird tones and aggressive soloing from Keith and Jerry.
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Comments

Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

The delight is in the details on this one. Lots of unique flourishes and great tone on this one. Exemplifies the notion that you can't judge a show by the setlist -- you have to judge it by how its played.
Good Lovin'
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

The mellow jazz jam stays propulsive thanks to Kreutzmann. The lack of a Pigpen rap doesn't bother me one bit.
Me and My Uncle
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

A definitive full-band reading. Tight, intentional vocals, fluid guitar interplay, spirited accompaniment from Pigpen on organ ... what more could you want?
The Eleven
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

I love the way this version slowly drifts into darker space before giving way to a sublime DDNHM
The Other One
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

This version is so good that the perfunctory (for the era!) He's Gone attached to the front is elevated by proxy.
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