BoukofJames
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Thought this was pretty great. Hartford May ‘77 is a great show (as is every other that month)
I promise you that is from March of 90Paging @August_West
Agreed - March 18 & 19 shows at HCCI promise you that is from March of 90
Went to one of these, having gotten an unexpected invitation/free ticket from my only Deadhead relative while I was in town to visit my father. I only recall being completely straight, somewhat bored, falling asleep, and wondering if I'd ever like the Dead again. Final time seeing GD live, though Lesh, Further, and others within a decade and beyond.Agreed - March 18 & 19 shows at HCC
Check out 5/21/77, Lakeland, FL. I’m someone who loves 5/8 (my favorite St Stephen), but I think this show is better5/28/77 is a great show, a good Estimated Prophet. Anyone who recommends me 5/8/77 I laugh at - way overplayed. Another gem from that month is Tuscaloosa 5/17/77, Scarlett —> Fire is one of the best, most unique versions.
People also talk about 10/14/83 at HCC as being one of the better shows. But CT all time, my favorites are the shows at Dillon 7/16/72 and the two shows in Waterbury at the Palace in September 72.
I love that version of St Stephen too until Donna comes in early and pisses me off.Check out 5/21/77, Lakeland, FL. I’m someone who loves 5/8 (my favorite St Stephen), but I think this show is better
I mostly stick to the 70s shows but Spring 90 is fantastic. The Jimmy from Dozin at the Knick in March 90 is out of this world
I always though Scarlet Fire was the highlight of the 5-8-77 show. I will have to give the St. Stephen a listen.Check out 5/21/77, Lakeland, FL. I’m someone who loves 5/8 (my favorite St Stephen), but I think this show is better
I mostly stick to the 70s shows but Spring 90 is fantastic. The Jimmy from Dozin at the Knick in March 90 is out of this world
I remember the Dead avoiding Hartford for a stretch because the cops liked to hassle the Deadheads. Was that the year they came back? Anyone remember the whole story?I worked in Hartford in March of 1990. Bushnell Park was loaded with veggie sandwiches and juice. It was a pretty cool scene to see.
I also have to mention that the Loser from 5/8 is one of my favorite versionsI always though Scarlet Fire was the highlight of the 5-8-77 show. I will have to give the St. Stephen a listen.
Hartford rousted the Dead Heads camping in Bushnell Park after 3 shows in 1988, City grateful 'Dead Heads' are gone - UPI Archives.I remember the Dead avoiding Hartford for a stretch because the cops liked to hassle the Deadheads. Was that the year they came back? Anyone remember the whole story?
Wild tent scene in Bushnell Park during those shows. I worked at Travelers at that time and Dead Heads were hanging out at the buildings on Windsor Street like Connecticut National and the Travelers data center. I'm sure it made the corporate folks nervous.Hartford rousted the Dead Heads camping in Bushnell Park after 3 shows in 1988, City grateful 'Dead Heads' are gone - UPI Archives.
Many cities took steps to discourage the many fans who showed up without tickets to just enjoy the scene or in some cities, rush the gates. The Dead eventually published a letter saying these incidents were risking their ability to tour.
The New Haven Shakedown was my first show. Blew me away.The 7/31/74 (Dillon Stadium) Eyes is ridiculous...Obviously love the New Haven Shakedown ('79), and others have mentioned shows that I agree about.
Fwiw I go through phases as to which era of the Dead I find most fascinating.. however, I always keep going back to Reckoning more than any show / era.
The New Haven Shakedown was my first show. Blew me away.
I worked in Hartford during those shows in a suit & tie. I'd go to Bushnell at lunch and compare notes on the previous night's show. Fun times.Wild tent scene in Bushnell Park during those shows. I worked at Travelers at that time and Dead Heads were hanging out at the buildings on Windsor Street like Connecticut National and the Travelers data center. I'm sure it made the corporate folks nervous.
I'd be interested in learning first Dead show from this particular population.The New Haven Shakedown was my first show. Blew me away.