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Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 8h

The opening Dark Star is all milky smoothness: Phil throwing chunky bass lines, Bobby streaking around in the middle distance, the drummers ratcheting the lusciousness up, and Jerry soaring off repeatedly. And the show just goes on from there in pure primal form. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-13-1968

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Dead of the Day: October 13, 1968

Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Starting off with a Stranger, the boys bust through an energetic first set with a painfully beautiful Must Have Been the Roses and a top-shelf Cumberland. The second is brilliant throughout as well, capped by a stunning, earth-rattling Morning Dew. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-12-1984

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Dead of the Day: October 12, 1984

Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Once again, it is the acoustic set that makes this Warfield show so fine, especially that luscious Heaven Help the Fool. But there are some treats as the boys go electric, including a sweet Althea and an absolutely beautiful Brokedown encore. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-11-1980

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Dead of the Day: October 11, 1980

Warfield Theater in San Francisco, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The first set is filled with nearly all potential best-ever versions, but the rich tapestry of LL Rain might just be our favorite. And don't miss the Satisfaction> Baby Blue encore where Bobby goes all cheese before Jerry creates some utterly transcendent magic. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-10-1982

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Dead of the Day: October 10, 1982

Frost Amphitheater, Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The boys are on fire and pulling out all the stops, including breaking out Dark Star after five years and Attics after seventeen. The band plays so bright and fresh all evening, bringing it for the hardcore Deadhead crowd who had managed to score tickets. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-09-1989

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Dead of the Day: October 9, 1989

Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Billed as "Formerly the Warlocks," the show at Hampton was a Deadhead's dream. And the boys reveled in the atmosphere, breaking out Help> Slip> Franklin's after a four-year hiatus, dropping a magnificent Dew, and playing an outstanding, classic late-80s setlist. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-08-1989

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Dead of the Day: October 8, 1989

Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

With surely one of the best Wharf Rats ever and a monstrous Terrapin> Playin' the Dead played a gem of a show - for the University of New Mexico's homecoming - back on this date in 1977. Check it out at Grateful Dead of the Day and enjoy this lovely night: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-07-1977

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Dead of the Day: October 7, 1977

University Arena, University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The only thing better than 2 sets is 3, and the opening acoustic one is so pretty, especially Ripple and Been All Around the World. But the electric sets are all the match with one of the best Sailor> Saints, a blistering Other One, and always welcome Terrapin. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-06-1980

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Dead of the Day: October 6, 1980

Warfield Theater in San Francisco, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Listening to this night at the Spectrum with its Lazy River Road that is as good it gets, splendid and funky Playin'> UJB, and epic Standing on the Moon will certainly reframe your perspective on the boys' later years. Listen over at Grateful Dead of the Day: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-05-1994

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Dead of the Day: October 5, 1994

The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Across the pond, the boys play a hell of a spaghetti western El Paso, throw in a "London phillies" in Minglewood, and play top-shelf versions of Row Jimmy, Let It Grow, and Deal. There is also a Brent-fueled Cold Rain & Snow and scorching Scarlet> Fire. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-04-1981

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Dead of the Day: October 4, 1981

Rainbow Theater in London, England

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A spunky Maggie's Farm into a fiery Cumberland opens the second half. There is also a sweet LL Rain> Terrapin, a Quinn encore, the last Brother Esau ever, a little Addams Family tuning, and, oh yeah, an Other One> Stella, Bird Song, and so much more. Listen now: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-03-1987

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Dead of the Day: October 3, 1987

Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The boys broke out Casey Jones and Dupree's. They also delivered a monster Playin' before going completely over the top with The Wheel> Truckin’> Other One> Wharf Rat> Sugar Mags...pure, scorching madness, especially the inimitable segue between Truckin’ and TOO. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-02-1977

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Dead of the Day: October 2, 1977

Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The show starts off with a sick Help> Slip> Franklin's opener that goes into a delightful Walkin' Blues and an always welcome Althea. There is also a monster, nearly thirty-minute Scarlet> Fire and a beatific Stella. But that is only scraping the surface. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/10-01-1994

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Dead of the Day: October 1, 1994

Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

After Doin' That Rag, The Seven streaks forward with nervous, psychedelic vitality; one of two the Dead played, it's a shame The Seven never made the regular rotation. At least you can enjoy it along with a sweet Pig-fueled Good Lovin' and hot Stephen> Eleven: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-29-1969

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Dead of the Day: September 29, 1969

Cafe au Go-Go in New York, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The boys steer a marvelous Truckin’ into a blistering jam before slowing things up just a notch while Phil rains down a series of bombs and Jerry streaks around. A bit later, a face-melting Stronger Than Dirt emerges, transitioning into a rapturous Not Fade Away. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-28-1975

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Dead of the Day: September 28, 1975

Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Morning Dew cracks things open, and the boys bookend the sumptuous set with a raging China> Rider, Playin'. They then come out for a tremendous 2nd half, including a stratospheric Dark Star and epically fiery Cumberland. Listen to it all: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-27-1972

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Dead of the Day: September 27, 1972

Stanley Theater in Jersey City, New Jersey

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In the 2nd, we get Dark Star out of the gate before an amazing Eyes into Drums. Out the backside, the boys go to The Other One, back into Dark Star, and then into an achingly beautiful Attics. The encore features a Brokedown and the last We Bid You Goodnight ever. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-26-1991

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Dead of the Day: September 26, 1991

Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

With a monster Stephen> NFA> Stephen and an incredible Let It Grow, the boys continued the magic of their fall East Coast swing. The show also features the last Cosmic Charlie, which, in retrospect, might bring a bit of melancholy to the otherwise raging night. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-25-1976

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Dead of the Day: September 25, 1976

Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The only Playin'> Supplication> Playin' ever is mind-blowing, there is a ridiculous Help> Slip> Drums> Slip> Franklin's, and Bobby gives what might be the best Take a Step Back ever, for those who are keeping track (and aren't we all?). gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-24-1976

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Dead of the Day: September 24, 1976

William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There is also a whole lot of spectacular music from the smoking Deal and otherworldly Playin' to the majestic Wharf Rat and last Other One Suite until 1985. Listen to it all and read more at Grateful Dead of the Day: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-23-1972

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Dead of the Day: September 23, 1972

The Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When a show starts with Help> Slip> Franklin's and David Murray comes out to sit in with the boys, things are going to be heady. There is so much magic here; be sure to check out Murray ratcheting up the action in Bird Song, Estimated, Dark Star, and Wharf Rat. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-22-1993

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Dead of the Day: September 22, 1993

Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The entire show is superlative, but the Dark Star> Morning Dew is extra-special. After 30+ minutes of DS, a beatific acid-bluegrass jam emerges taking it into a lustrous Morning Dew. But stick around for the NFA> GDTRFB> NFA, a barn-burner of the first order. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-21-1972

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Dead of the Day: September 21, 1972

The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On the last night of a monstrous week-long run at MSG, the Dead put on a mesmerizing show. A beautiful Ramble on Rose, going along with a great Stranger and Althea, highlight the 1st. And the Dark Star> Playin'> Dark Star is surely the crux of it all. Listen now: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-20-1990

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Dead of the Day: September 20, 1990

Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Dark Star is a "beautiful wistful eulogy for their fallen psychedelic comrade," Jimi Hendrix, who passed away the day before. An earth-shaking Not Fade Away featuring a Darkness, Darkness and a China Cat jam is also on offer amongst so much more insanity. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-19-1970

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Dead of the Day: September 19, 1970

Fillmore East in New York, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The boys reach mind-meld perfection; every lick, run, and noodle is anticipated, even created, by every member of the band, making for some luscious, gooey goodness: Bird Song and Morning Dew are absolutely epochal and Good Lovin'> La Bamba> Good Lovin' is so fun. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-18-1987

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Dead of the Day: September 18, 1987

Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The whole show is heady as all get out, but the gem at its center is the He’s Gone> Other One. After blistering runs, a filthy drum solo, and Phil bombs, the jamming continues unabated for a half hour as the band turns in a consummate Other One for the ages. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-17-1972

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Dead of the Day: September 17, 1972

Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The great Nubian Egyptian musician and composer, Hamza El Din, played along with the band on Ollin Arageed, a song that he composed specially for the Dead's visit, taking it into a face melting Fire On The Mountain with the Giza Necropolis in the background: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-16-1978

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Dead of the Day: September 16, 1978

Sphinx Theater in Giza, Egypt

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With nine shows on this day in history, we head out to the Providence Civic Center in 1973 for the Dead of the Day. It is hard to pass up this show with its sweet Row Jimmy and face-melting Eyes and WRS with Fierro and Ellis adding sax, trumpet, and flute. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-15-1973

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Dead of the Day: September 15, 1973

Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On the last night before Bruce joined in earnest, Vince threw down alongside the rest of the boys at MSG. The second set from this show is something else with blistering, raging jams on a 25-minute Scarlet> Fire, a monster Terrapin, and a scorching Other One. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-14-1990

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Dead of the Day: September 14, 1990

Madison Square Garden in New York. New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Pre-Drums 1993 does not get much better than this from the mighty Spectrum as the boys go Scarlet> Fire> Playin'> Dark Star> Terrapin and kill it all. There are also a number of heady nuggets in the first set, including a sweet Jack-A-Roe and a tasty Let It Grow. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-13-1993

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Dead of the Day: September 13, 1993

The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There is nothing like a show at the Greek, and the boys delivered another dandy there. Jerry is en fuego throughout, and you will not want to miss a moment of it. The Bird Song> Cassidy will give you goosebumps, and the Estimated> Eyes will surely steal your face. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-12-1981

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Dead of the Day: September 12, 1981

Greek Theater, University of California in Berkeley, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On a subdued but utterly fantastic evening, the boys laid down a dark and noirish Sugaree, a jazzy and velvety Playin', and an utterly mind-blowing Dark Star. Joined by Martin Fierro and Joe Ellis, the Dead also played arguably the best Weather Report Suite ever. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-11-1973

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Dead of the Day: September 11, 1973

William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Branford joined the boys for his third time. With a splendid Help> Slip> Franklin's - the Franklin's, in particular, is just sublime, luscious in its bright and rounded jams - masterful Dark Star, and utterly beautiful Standing on the Moon. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-10-1991

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Dead of the Day: September 10, 1991

Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

With an absolute monster of an Other One clocking in at 35 minutes and one of the most beautiful and moving Stella Blues of all time, the show from this day in '72 is off the charts. Check it all out, including the banter from Jerry and Bobby at the very end: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-09-1972

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Dead of the Day: September 9, 1972

Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The boys debuted the full Weather Report Suite in stunning fashion, following it up with a punchy Roll Out the Barrel before an epic Eyes and China Doll. But all of that might be eclipsed by the magisterial He's Gone on what would have been Pig's 28th birthday. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-08-1973

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Dead of the Day: September 8, 1973

Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Dead rocked Red Rocks, sending out a sweet 1st set, highlighted by Dupree's. Yet the 2nd is what made the night phenomenal, opening with Shakedown and breaking out Hey Jude in the midst of Dear Mr. Fantasy before a scorching Truckin'> Comes A Time> Lovelight. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-07-1985

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Dead of the Day: September 7, 1985

Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The boys played 16 shows in Maine, including a beauty on this day in 1980. The Sugaree - one of the best of the 80s - and Stranger highlight the first set while the second is just filled with goodies including a luscious Althea and massive Playin' sandwich. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-06-1980

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Dead of the Day: September 6, 1980

State Fairgrounds in Lewiston, Maine

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

One of 52 shows from MSG, this one is no slouch with a fiery, ranging, and deeply fun 1st set and a classic Scarlet> Fire> Estimated> Eyes in the scorching 2nd. And that is not to mention the crowd (which may have included crazy bunnies), which was way into it. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-05-1979

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Dead of the Day: September 5, 1979

Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Let The Good Times Roll ushers in a sensational show. The 2nd set, in particular, is a roaring monster of heady perfection, from Scarlet> Fire, working through an Estimated> He's Gone, coming out of Space with China Doll, and then rolling a Wheel> Throwing> NFA. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-04-1991

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Dead of the Day: September 4, 1991

Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

With 150,000 people in attendance, the Dead broke out Truckin' for the first time in two years, threw down a beautiful Eyes, and encored Terrapin in the midst of a late-summer heat wave. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-03-1977

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Dead of the Day: September 3, 1977

Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A heady Wang Dang Doodle opens the show, but it's on Minglewood - with Bobby on slide - that things really get punchy. And the 2nd set is just superb from the opening Help> Slip> Franklins, through the jam-filled Eyes, and right to the feverish Sugar Mags closer. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-02-1983

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Dead of the Day: September 2, 1983

Boise Pavilion, Boise State University in Boise, Idaho

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A roaring, melancholy Dew, one of the greatest High Times ever, and the sensational combo of Dark Star> Stephen> Eleven> Lovelight make this set at the New Orleans International Pop Festival top-notch. Be glad you can't hear the drunks yelling for White Rabbit. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/09-01-1969

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Dead of the Day: September 1, 1969

Baton Rouge International Speedway in Prairieville, Louisiana

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Half-Step opener perfectly captures the idle, expansive feel of late summer and sets the Dead off on a luscious, fecund exploration. By Terrapin> Estimated, its hot, sticky, and so ripe and heady. For the encore, Jerry delivers a beautiful She Belongs to Me. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-31-1985

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Dead of the Day: August 31, 1985

Manor Downs in Austin, Texas

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Dark Star - coming in at 30 minutes - is an absolutely beatific trip, serving as the fulcrum of the show and, arguably, its highlight. But there is also a magisterial Dew in the early going and a steamy, whirling Stephen> Eleven on the back end. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-30-1969

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Dead of the Day: August 30, 1969

Family Dog at the Great Highway in San Francisco, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

At the intimate 2443-seat Silva Hall in Eugene, the boys threw down, beginning with the Shakedown opener. Sit back and enjoy all the night's frenetic magic from the almost ragtime China Cat to the rapturous fast-paced raging of the Other One: gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-29-1983

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Dead of the Day: August 29, 1983

Silva Hall, Hult Center in Eugene, Oregon

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The Althea>Rooster and Let It Grow in the first half are simply mesmerizing. And the second set is a bag of joyous surprises with a massive jam in The Wheel and a tasty Spanish Jam in addition to Brent's Never Trust A Woman and an always heady Truckin'> Wharf Rat. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-28-1981

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Dead of the Day: August 28, 1981

Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's hard to get across to the uninitiated just how incredible the Veneta show is. For those in the know, the only question is what's the best part: the earth-shattering Dark Star, magical Bird Song, fiery deep-space Playin', or another of the scintillating tunes. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-27-1972

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Dead of the Day: August 27, 1972

Old Renaissance Faire Grounds in Veneta, Oregon

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In the last show before Keith joined the band, Pig threw down a righteous Hard to Handle and an insanely melancholy Empty Pages. And the entire band killed it all evening, particularly on the China> Rider and otherworldly Truckin'> Other One. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-26-1971

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Dead of the Day: August 26, 1971

Gaelic Park in Bronx, New York

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

As they bust out of the gate with Cold Rain and Snow, the rich and commanding sound and perfect delivery is immediately apparent. And the rest of the evening is much the same, including an estimable Playin' and raging Truckin'> Other One, which is sadly clipped. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-25-1972

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Dead of the Day: August 25, 1972

Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley, California

Grateful Dead of the Day @gratefuldeadday.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is one of those rare shows where the first set just might eclipse the second. Just check out the beast of a Passenger and the Let It Grow> Deal. But the latter half, with its silky smooth China> Rider still gives the early going a good run for its money. gratefuldeadoftheday.com/08-24-1980

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Dead of the Day: August 24, 1980

Grand Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan