![]() One “Winsome Holstein Nebuula,” who claims to have been there, gives the following by way of explanation: You will surely notice the enormous eruption from the audience in the middle of Loser. Post-Space does not quite live up to the fireworks in the early portion, but it is still delightful. ![]() As you would expect, a sumptuous version of Eyes Of The World rolls out next, taking it into Drums and Space. Estimated keeps it going with that rich and sonorous wah-wah sound from Jerry and great accompaniment by Brent and Bobby. The Fire builds on the Scarlet as Jerry leads the way with heavy licks and purposeful exploration while the drummers lay in an incredible beat. ![]() Then, a heady Scarlet, replete with serious jamming, takes it out of the break and into Fire On The Mountain. A great Loser and flighty Promised Land take the first set into the break. Cassidy is much the same, lusciously moving through some contained, bright jams. Peggy-O then rises majestically, going on to a silky flight. The Mama Tried that rolls out next is a bit perfunctory, but it segues into a fun little Mexicali, which Phil almost pushes into a polka with some awesome bass lines. Then, the boys transition into Franklin’s, upping the ante even more as Jerry scorches off while Brent’s keys keep the jam a little more grounded, providing a tension in the playing that is deeply satisfying. The band jams through the song with Brent’s computer-sounding keys providing a nice juxtaposition to Jerry’s soaring guitar. Mississippi Half-Step crashes over thunderous applause from the crowd, providing a wondrous opening to the show. And, for our Dead of the Day, we check out their night there on the 5th of September back in 1979. The Dead played Madison Square Garden some 52 times.
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