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  • Revisit the Grateful Dead at the Carrier Dome – October 20, 1984

    The third and final time the Grateful Dead performed at the Carrier Dome was on October 20, 1984 and featured one of the most blistering “Jack Straw” versions ever.

    Grateful Dead Carrier Dome

    The October 20 show was smack dab in the middle of their 1984 fall tour, and the final show on the East Coast before heading to San Francisco for the remainder of the year.

    A first set opening with “Bertha” -> “Greatest Story Ever Told” found a great groove in “Ramble on Rose,” which was followed by the first of a few requests from Bob Weir for the audience to ‘take a step back,’ heard quite often during this era of the Dead. The “Bird Song” clocks in at just over 11 minutes, and is followed by the aforementioned powerful “Jack Straw.”

    The energetic show features resounding versions of “Shakedown Street” to open Set 2, which led to non-stop dancin’ in the rafters. During “Turn on Your Lovelight,” fencing on stage right fell, leading to fans spilling down onto the Carrier Dome field.

    Grateful Dead Carrier Dome

    Leaving the show on the mantra of “Revolution” (‘You know its gonna be, alright’) set the crowd out on a high note, for it would be the last Dead on the East Coast until March, 1985 in Hampton, VA. Of course, leaving the Carrier Dome (up until recent renovation began) meant the wind would push on the backs of fans as they egressed, which can be either cathartic or unsettling, depending on your mindset at the time.

    Check out photos of the Grateful Dead at the Carrier Dome pre and post-show from James R Anderson here and check out an extended breakdown of the show from Visions of Dylan.

    Set 1: Bertha-> Greatest Story Ever Told, West L.A. Fadeaway, CC Rider, Ramble On Rose, My Brother Esau, Bird Song, Jack Straw

    Set 2: Shakedown Street-> Samson & Delilah, He’s Gone-> Smokestack Lightning-> Drums-> The Wheel-> The Other One-> Black Peter-> Turn On Your Love Light

    Encore: Revolution

  • Watch Jerry Garcia Band from November 1991 at The Knick in Albany

    For todays Jerry Sunday installment, we look back at the November 16, 1991 performance by Jerry Garcia Band at The Knickerbocker Arena (aka The Knick) in Albany. Now known as The Times Union Center, this show brought Deadheads back to Albany eight months after the Grateful Dead’s three-night run in March.

    Jerry was joined by John Kahn (bass), Melvin Seals (keyboards), David Kemper (drums), and Jaclyn LaBranch and Gloria Jones (backing vocals).

    As noted by Colin Parsons, you can observe Garcia’s having technical problems with his guitar Tiger during “Lay Down Sally” and leaving the stage. Steve Parish worked on teh guitar with a visibly upset Garcia, who eventually went back out on the stage with his Wolf guitar. The band didn’t miss a beat and kept playing while waiting for Jerry to rejoin them.

    Jerry Garcia Band at The Knick, Albany, NY – November 16, 1991

    Set One: Cats Under the Stars, Stop That Train, You Never Can Tell, Run For the Roses, Money Honey, My Sisters and Brothers, Let’s Spend the Night Together

    Set Two: Lay Down Sally, Waiting for a Miracle, Think, And It Stoned Me, Ain’t No Bread In the Breadbox, Shining Star, Tangled Up In Blue

  • Latest Shakedown Stream features 1991 Grateful Dead show at Giants Stadium

    As announced by Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux, this week’s Shakedown Stream will feature the June 17, 1991 show from Giants Stadium. You can tune in on Friday night starting at 8pm ET on the Grateful Dead’s YouTube channel.

    1991 grateful dead giants stadium

    On that night Little Feat opened the show and “Dark Star” was teased a few times and jammed out of “Drums,” a first since 1974. Read an in depth review of the 1991 Grateful Dead show at Giants Stadium here.

    Setlist: Eyes Of The World, Walkin’ Blues, Brown Eyed Women, When I Paint My Masterpiece, Loose Lucy, Cassidy, Might As Well Saint Of Circumstance-> Ship of Fools-> Truckin’-> New Speedway Boogie-> Uncle John’s Band-> Drums-> Jam-> China Doll-> Playin’ In The Band Reprise-> Sugar Magnolia

    Encore: The Weight

    Additionally, the Dead’s series “All The Years Live” has released footage of the show opener from June 14, 1991, at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in D.C., “Cold Rain and Snow.” Lemieux has been sharing videos from previous releases will be shared, with unreleased videos coming soon as well.

  • In Focus: Terrapin Family Band Shines at Brooklyn Bowl

    There’s something amazing about the music of the Grateful Dead; it is a catalog of songs that has spoken to music fans for generations. It’s a collection of music that, since the 2015 Fare Thee Well shows in Chicago, has exploded, ushering in a new generation of musicians that are carrying the torch of the Grateful Dead Family. These songs are the only collection of music in the world that has a whole scene based around it. One that is growing around the next generation of musicians covering, experimenting and paying tribute to this amazing catalog. Since its formation, The Terrapin Family Band is one of the top bands doing this and has brought a new and fun sound to this music that has new and old Deadheads alike excited for whats new and what’s next.

    Thursday night this remarkably talented group of musicians brought their take on The Dead catalog to the intimate Brooklyn Bowl. The band, led by Grahame Lesh, also includes Ross James, Alex Koford, Jason Crosby, Elliot Peck, and Nathan Grahame, treated Deadheads to two sets of classics like “Bertha,” “New Minglewood Blues,” “Sugar Magnolia,” and “The Other One.” But It was the addition of the TAB horns of James Casey and Natalie Cressman on songs like “Dancing in the Street” and “Brokedown Palace” that show why this music is thriving again – it’s moments like this when the next generation of musicians are taking these classic songs and throwing their vision and musical style into the mix. It’s moments like this that show the magic of the Grateful Dead and why the Terrapin Family Band is so much more than a cover band, they are the leaders in this movement that’s reminding all music fans that family is what the Grateful Dead community is all about.

    Keep an eye out for more upcoming dates, and hopefully some festival appearances from the band this summer. And don’t be surprised if most of this band will be at The Capitol Theatre next weekend joining in the celebration at Phil Lesh’s 80th Birthday Party.

  • Pink Talking Fish to commemorate Cornell ‘77 on Spring Tour

    Pink Talking Fish will continue their busy 2020 and bring their unique fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish from coast to coast between April and June, after a winter tour that has brought Pink Talking Fish through the Midwest and heads into the Northeast in early March, with a tribute to Cornell ’77 on tap.

    Spring tour includes sets at early music festivals, including Skull & Roses in California, Wanee Block Party in Florida, Some Kind Of Jam 15 in Pennsylvania and a return to Strange Creek Campout in Massachusetts. The performance at Wanee will include a ‘PTF is Allmans’ concept where the band will add The Allman Brothers catalog into the mix. Skull & Roses will see the band adding the Grateful Dead as a ‘4th Band’ for a ‘PTF Are Dead’ concept. 

    In May, Pink Talking Fish will celebrate one of the most famous shows in Grateful Dead history – ‘Cornell ’77,’ aka the famous Barton Hall show from May 8, 1977. This year, the State Theatre in Ithaca will host a very special ‘PTF Are Dead’ concept by blending 5/8/77-inspired Grateful Dead material into the mix of the night.

    Joining PTF along the way are The Dire Wolves opening the show in Boulder, CO; Space Bacon (Friday) and Neighbor (Saturday) opening the Brooklyn Bowl shows in April, the latter of which features PTF keyboardist Richard James, and very special guests Strange Machines supporting PTF’s hometown celebration in Boston. The spring tour finale also features a co-headlining bill with Star Kitchen at Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore PA. 

    Pink Talking Fish Winter Tour 2020

    3/05: Indianapolis IN at The Vogue Theatre 

    3/06: Chicago IL at Park West 

    3/07: Columbus OH at Woodlands Tavern 

    3/13: Plymouth NH at The Flying Monkey 

    3/14: Saratoga Springs NY at Putnam Place w/s/g Eggy 

    3/15: Norfolk CT at Infinity Hall 

    Pink Talking Fish Spring Tour 2020

    4/03: Ventura CA at Skull & Roses – Pink Talking Fish Are Dead 

    4/04: Boulder CO at The Fox Theatre w/s/g Dire Wolves 

    4/09: Asbury Park NJ at The Stone Pony – Jams In The Sand Release Party 

    4/10: Brooklyn NY at Brooklyn Bowl w/s/g Space Bacon 

    4/11: Brooklyn NY at Brooklyn Bowl w/s/g Neighbor 

    4/24: Fort Lauderdale FL at Wanee Block Party – Pink Talking Fish Are Allmans 

    4/25: Schuylkill Haven PA at Some Kind Of Jam 15 

    5/08: Ithaca NY at The State Theatre – 5/8/77 Anniversary Party featuring Pink Talking Fish Are Dead inspired by “Cornell ‘77” 

    5/09: Fairfield CT at FTC Warehouse 

    5/15: Boston MA at Paradise Rock Club w/v/s/g Strange Machines 

    5/22: Greenfield MA at Strange Creek Campout 

    5/28: Roanoke VA at 5 Points Music Sanctuary 

    5/29: Richmond VA at The National 

    5/30: Norfolk VA at The NorVa 

    6/05-06: Ardmore PA at Ardmore Music Hall – 2 Night Double-Bill with Star Kitchen

  • In Focus: JRAD At The Cap 2/21/20

    Grateful Dead cover band heavyweight champions Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) continue their reign at a legendary venue with three nights at the historic Capitol Theatre, starting on Friday, February 21, 2020 (2/21/20)

    • JRAD 2/21/20
    • JRAD 2/21/20
    • JRAD 2/21/20

  • Voodoo Dead Wake The Cap at 14th Annual NolaFunk Mardi Gras Ball

    The 14th Annual NolaFunk Mardi Gras Ball was headlined by Voodoo Dead at The Capitol Theatre on February 6. The impressive supergroup consists of Steve Kimock, Dead & Company’s Jeff Chimenti, moe.’s Al Schnier, Wally Ingram, John Morgan Kimock, and The Meters’ George Porter Jr.

    The night was kicked off by Breakdown Brass, a large band of horns from Brooklyn. It was their first time playing The Capitol Theatre. The large group of horns managed to sound really clear and not all on top of each other, full of intricate rhythms and dance worthy grooves. Breakdown Brass even played “Mary Jane” & “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy. 

    Voodoo Dead, the super group… You’ve got some heavy hitters like Chimenti from Dead & Company, Al Schnier from moe., and the gosh darn bassist for the funkiest funk that ever funk’d The Meter’s very own George Porter Jr. His bluesy, rugged vocals really shined on “Sugaree.” The funk could definitely be heard, added with taste, not to stray too far from the composition of the tunes. He went on to describe how the song “Look-Ka Py Py” came to be written… one day a broken piston on a long car ride inspired this song.

    The band went on to play “I Walk on Guilded Splinters” a nod to New Orleans, honoring the great Dr. John. “Eyes of the World” and “After Midnight” featured intricate jams and amazing vocals by Porter. They closed up the night with a heart warming “Turn on Your Love Light.”

    The band has announced a tour that features shows in Ardmore, PA, three shows in Japan, and will headline the 2020 Skull & Roses Festival in April out in Ventura, CA, a festival celebrating The Grateful Dead.

    Setlist: Shakedown Street, Sugaree, Look-Ka Py Py (The Meters cover), Ophelia, I Walk on Guilded Splinters (Dr.John cover), Eyes of The World, Drums, Space, After Midnight, Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles cover, instrumental), Turn on Your Love Light.

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