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Greatest Story Ever Told
March 28, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Really inspired, a kicking wisteria ode to the crackle of 72 versions. Long island love, big man goes off in this one, walls of devils too
2
Gimme Some Lovin'
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

double dose of I-95 summer adolescent escapade brent and phil frat house. Shit hot
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Uncle John's Band
June 25, 1994
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, U.N.L.V.

another searing crestfallen twilight UJB that's jaw droppingly mammoth, boss man lays it down, waves of devils
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Deal
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

another kayfabe divorce papers joust brent deal with marvelous urban puddlehopping weave. JG shows jazz-like dexterity, albeit diatonic
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Deal
April 17, 1984
Niagara Falls Convention Center

Really?!?!?! jazzy, crunchy, biker bar diamond hard hat 80's deal. Type 2

Comments

Mama Tried
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

yeah. agreed, Shit. underrated gig? This is '77 magic.
Bertha
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Omg, how many times did the Dead play at Winterland ? It's for all intents and purposes, their home base of this decade, I would argue. Amazing, tight and classic Bertha kicking off this gig - always a fun one to time travel. It was on this day 41 years ago.
And We Bid You Goodnight
Oct. 16, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

What an insane fall 89 concert this is!! Seriously--- a treat. everything is clicking and thrashing, burning on this. Unforgettable inspired ending to the show.
Big River
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

nice, slinky and spicy big river as an Together with here comes sunshine, an appetizer for a demanding 45-min DS.
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Good lord, they are bringing the goods here. The good ol' grateful dead, everybody!