SATURDAY 1/20/1979  Weather 31H-0L no prec 

Shea's Theater, Buffalo, NY (1/20/79)

Promised Land Sugaree El Paso Peggy-O It's All Over Now Jack-a-Roe New Minglewood Blues Stagger Lee Jack Straw I Need a Miracle Bertha Good Lovin' Loser Estimated Prophet The Other One drums The Other One Dark Star Not Fade Away Sugar Magnolia One More Saturday Night

 

• The Bus Come by……that’s when it all began! First show, third row, THANKS WOODCHUCK, even if you did scalp me lol. My best childhood friend John’s sister went out with Dave Homal (who fronted several Dead bands over the years) They were supposed to get me a ticket, but being basically a gorilla show at a very small theatre, and being way down the list of requesters, tix evaporated instantly so no soup for me. But a guy I went to school with had a third row he was selling for 20 bucks, an astronomical sum for a poor kid BITD. There was no way I wasn’t going as I’d had to wait over a year already for them to come close enough, no road trips yet being just a kid. Funny thing, My friends and company had basically a whole row up in the balcony so in typical Dave fashion he starts trying to get me to switch “so I can be with my friend” ha, more like so he could be in third row lol. I don’t recall hearing about any of the band turmoil and there being no internet we just thought it was another show. But they did start late that cold January evening and folks were scratching their heads about no DG. Keith was most certainly there (physically anyway) as I was standing less than 10’ feet away from him basically looking strait at Garcia as he set up on the left at the time. Bob was sorta facing strait out, and Phil I couldn’t see that much as the piano was in the way. Steal Your Face was on auto play in those days as there wasn’t much live stuff and I didn’t have many tapes yet. So the Promised land/Sugaree was right up my alley! I had seen the Movie too so very familiar song list. All these years later it seems like it was an unusual show in some aspects (besides the obvious), and though it wasn’t the best show I ever saw, it certainly held some superior moments! Yeah the second set opening few was kind of formulaic for the time, but for a virgin tenderfoot “it was gold Jerry, it was good I’m telling ya”! From there it starts getting good and though not E72 caliber, still a TOO AND a Dark Star, so not bad for a first show! Had a sweet sorta Serengeti vibe during Drumz too! Interestingly, serendipity got me my next Dark Star 10 years later on 10/9/89! I’ve always liked this show, but it’s grown on me beyond nostalgia these last few years and I really think it would make some kind of fine combined Dave’s with 1/10/79 which has Dark Star and the last Saint Stephen until MSG 83. (Saw the second SS in Harshford on 10/15/83). Always felt like the cosmic mojo acquired from this being a first show somehow continued through 17 years and 109 shows until the last one on 7/9/95, again attended by chance…not a ton of shows but my batting average was pretty high when it came to picking shows! Oh, funny story: so the folks let me go, but John and I had to get a ride from a parent, so utilizing methodology he perfected over the years, pops talked his way in for the end of the show, and until his dying day always loved Sugar Magnolia after seeing this one live. Afterwards, we saw a few of them exit the building and get into limos. Remember seeing Phil and Keith who was with some gals, though back then I wouldn’t have know if they were crew/family or ? so that was pretty cool for a kid barely 16.I knew Woodchuck for many years later, and down the road when we became experienced heads, he used to feel so bad about scalping me and I of course always teased him about it, but then, (and now) Id tell him no worries as it was the best 20 bucks I ever spent and worth every lawn mowed and driveway plowed to pay for it, and most definitely one of the best days of my life! So thanks Woodchuck! ; ) and thanks to the GOGD for all the years combined!  
• tobyjoe The information which you have shared here is not clear to me. What does the set lit mean? I have observed that it is some of the musical instrument names. If possible please share its uses. glass coffee mugs  
• Maxpaynelaw Do you have any idea about what is being show in Shea's Buffalo Theatre? Well, I don’t have much information regarding this. I am of the opinion that it is sort of Wild Park where you can get to see lot of wild beings. catalina hotel

 

• My Greatest ShowTo me this was the ultimate show. It was the boys, Donna was no more. Seemed like the whole audience was on the same doses and what a night!  
• dstache thoughtsA very strong set 1, with Peggy-O and It's All Over Now as the highlights, and marred only by a tepid Stagger (it's a good song but it has a tendency to bring a show down). 2d set doesn't start off that great but by Estimated it is picking up. Dark Star is of course the peak, both jams are excellent, the first is pealing an onion layer by layer (I even notice Keith for the first time in the show) and the second a Sunday afternoon walk in the park that gets scary when a pack of kids causes some trouble. The ensuing NFA is short but excellent. Overall, a close to Great show, but I grade it as a VG show, 9/10  
• 1979-01- My first show, finallyWhat a FANTASTIC show...set 2 was on fire! I remember (between mandala images) how late the band was for the show and how long this show was. It ended at about midnight. My buddy was convinced Jerry had set a rope from the balcony to the stage for him to dance on! We sparked up one and he soon forgot (thank goodness)! Bobby did let the ax fall, and Donna was gone. I later was told it was Jerry's decision. All that does not matter, life goes on, and I went on tour. Another set of shows that year from Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh was also fantastic, same type of theater as Shea's.

 

• 1st Show.....Picked a good show to start....  
• Gr8fulIra oHistoric NightThis was the first night of the boys only. Kieth and Donna broke up. It was a Dead Head convention. It was the best show I had the honor of catching.  
• gleng1 One of those stories...Didn't catch this show, but heard this story, which may or may not be true... We saw the Providence, RI show right before this. Some deadhead we heard about caught the show and was headed home -- time to leave the tour. He ran in to Jerry in the airport and Jerry said, "You should go to Buffalo for the show." and the guy said, "Naw, time to head home," and Jerry repeated, "Go to Buffalo." What the hell... when Jerry says to go to the show... and there was the last Dark Star that would be played for the next three years... Glen

I thought both Keith and I thought both Keith and Donna were absent during the second incedilble set. This show should be a dicks picks. At the space before Dark Star, Bobby stood on one leg, and held a yoga pose with his ax held high as they slowly fell into Dark Star. Note, that this was also during the time of some of the last Keith and Donna shows, and many rumored in-house fighting going on. So when 'da boyz' busted out a second set like this one, with both of them gone said alot to the audience. a show to remeber and then some.....

By the time the Grateful Dead “trucked up to Buffalo” in January of 1979, the walls had already begun to crumble on this particular incarnation of the band. The end was nigh for Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux with their last show as members not even a month away now. And for tonight’s show, there would be no Donna Jean at all, making it a “boys only” performance, giving Deadheads a possible glimpse of what’s to come in the near future.

“Promised Land” serves as a fun little opener but this show takes off with the “Sugaree” that follows. The band gets into a relaxed groove immediately and it’s flavored with a trifecta of sublime guitar solos, courtesy of Jerry Garcia, each one growing with intensity. This carries over to a “Peggy-O” later in the set that seems to start off slower than usual but still winds up with a beautiful peak. And the writing certainly seemed to be on the walls for the all-too-fitting “Its All Over Now” that follows with its “I used to love her” lyrics.

The first set at Shea’s also features a “Jack-A-Roe” that has some shaky footing early but gets ironed out nicely with Garcia dropping another couple of slick runs on lead guitar with Bob Weir firmly in command on rhythm. The two pair up again nicely on a “New Minglewood Blues” that comes next and gets stretched out a little before a short but ferocious “Jack Straw” wraps up the set.

For those who were at last week’s show in Utica, well, the second set tonight would begin the same exact way with an opening pairing of “I Need A Miracle” and “Bertha.” The “Miracle” almost seems to be cut a little short or “rip corded,” in the parlance of our times. But a spirited “Bertha” flows effortlessly into a cover of The Young Rascals’ “Good Lovin'” that has the Buffalo crowd screaming in delight. Things finally cool down a little with a “Loser” that’s played more than ably but seems a little misplaced here mid-second set.

The latter part of this particular Buffalo show is vintage Grateful Dead and features something that those who were there would be able to brag about for years to come. It all begins with an “Estimated Prophet” that fires on all cylinders early before settling into a mellow, soulful jam with the bottom end handled nimbly by bassist Phil Lesh. As the mellowness fades and the tempo picks up, he helps steer the jam seamlessly into “The Other One” that gets a round of applause from Shea’s. This yields a jam that quickly goes deep until it’s just Garcia and the drummers remaining, with parrying back and forth. Naturally, this gives way to the “Drums” portion of the evening, with these three songs producing a full 30 minutes-plus worth of sonic wizardry.

After the band reemerges for a brief “Space” with its usual noodle-y nonsense, they immediately go back and complete “The Other One” and its final verse. Instead of raging on afterwards, instead the jam dwindles down to nothingness before the iconic opening notes of “Dark Star” ring out. Deadheads would need to savor this one though as this seminal tune would not be played for another 238 shows, not returning until almost three years later.

From “Dark Star” it almost sounds as if the music wants to return back once more to “The Other One” but instead Garcia starts up the opening chords of “Not Fade Away” as the show begins to come to a close. The set ends with a “Sugar Magnolia” that’s spurred on by clapping from the ever-engaged Shea’s Theatre before Weir belts out another one with “One More Saturday Night.” The tour would then head Midwest afterwards, officially bringing the end of a Grateful Dead era to the East Coast.

 Reviewer: SPIDER1977 - Subject: 2nd Grateful Dead show... green paramidStarting with estimated profit I held on my chair handles in the old Theater so I didn't float out the ceiling...that's my review... Oh yeah I'm now listening to the show dosing for the 1st time In 25 years ..Why left I'll never know, but I know I had to for a while... it's so sweet to be back.. Jerry never leaves you.. Like good childrenReviewer: RIT Deadhead79 - Subject: Freshman year (78-79)@ RITTHIS was my first Deadheads' concert and the Grateful Dead were at their finest/RIP Mr. Garcia. Shea's Theater is an awesome venue with inclined seating while the band plays in the pit below the audience. The music was great, but what really makes a GD concert unlike any other,is all the deadheads dancing in the aisles through out the entire show and of course the hit of acid didn't hurt ! .........IF you haven't experienced a GD concert,try to see them at one of these shows. I put it on my bucket list and made sure to cross it off !Reviewer: raindep - Subject: should been there...so my brother in law got 3 tickets...and I was a freshman at cornell, and totally assumed it was me, my sister and bro...but NOOOOOOO....they invited Wayne...granted, he was a full on dead head...but cmon man...bring your lil bro to this theater...I agree with most accounts that the show lacks any really great stuff, but the estimated is very strong, the other short and weak...d.s. nothing to write home about, but the sound of the venue is unbeatable, and Mr. Moore did us proudly here...Reviewer: jsunsh -   Subject: A strange tripsorry for the cliche title - but such an odd night in the pantheon of GD shows - I was there and the vibe was strange - an hour late in starting - no Donna - and no idea of the tension in the band but upon (yet another) listening - the "boys" showed such beautiful musicianship w/ intricate and real jamming - crazy post estimated> OTher one > and then that compact but still deep Dark Star into NFA w/ that infectious riff that they played off on...maybe it was the gorgeous theater that brought the "jazziness" out of the band - but I find much of the music simply sublime and beautiful. Thanks to all posters on archive.org for the memories!Reviewer: Brownie1960 -   Subject: First Show Dosed to the Gills!Hey, I am on this recording. I was the one screaming before Estimated Prophet. Let me add some context. I didn't know a lot about the GD at the time, and the first set had already been a life changing experience for me. I was three or four rows back from the column of speakers on the right hand side of the stage. I was hanging on to the seat in front of me for dear life during Sugaree. It felt as if all the water from all the rivers on earth were washing through me all at once. If I would have let go, I don't know where I would have ended up. I guess it's good that it was a comparatively mellow Sugaree. Peggy O and Jack a Roe seemed to come from deep in the archetypal collective unconscience. They were ok and I could cope during them. I remember nothing about intermission or Miracle Bertha Good Lovin'. Loser started all the water from all the rivers of the earth running through me again. During the interval between that and Estimated Prophet, I had a pretty lucid moment. I kept hearing all of these people calling out song names in a rather droning Long Island accent. I thought to myself, OMG, I'm having an experience of greater than biblical proportions and here are these people calling out the names of songs that their hopeless little egos are trying to hear, and just being relentless about it as folks from the NYC suburban areas can often be! So after I heard a person call out a song title, I screamed at the top of my lungs, "ANYTHING BUT THAT" Like it would somehow harm me if the band actually played that song. It was an attempt at humor, feeble as it was. I don't know if anyone got the joke. After that I shouted to the band, "GIVE US A BREAK" I kind of wanted them to take another break so I could try to relax. I also remember screaming for them to "PLAY SOMETHING WEIRD" but I don't think it made any of the tapes. It's so strange to hear myself in this tape after over 30 years. The rest of the show went splendidly, I think I was peaking during Sugaree since the show was so late. I do remember it was kind of like white light from the sun when Dark Star started. I was sure there were streamers released from the ceiling during this, but nobody else saw them. I sort of went back to my normal life after this, although it never was the same again. Kind of like Brown Eyed Women... tumble down shack in Bigfoot County (metaphor for my life up until then) snowed so hard that the roof caved in (my experience at this concert), Delilah Jones (perhaps my delicate baby ego before this event) went to meet her God, and the old man (me now) never was the same again. They didn't play that song that night, but the song kind of played out in my life. Anyhow, thanks to you wonderful tapers of the era. What gorgeous tapes you made of this event! Thanks also, to all of you poor souls who relentlessly called out the names of these songs back then for whatever reason. The lesson has always been, it really isn't the song list, but it's how wide open they crank the tap of all of the water in the rivers of the world rushing through your elemental being while you're holding on to the back of the seat in front of you for dear life. Subject: Moore's Mics (this night at least)Haven't listened to this show yet, so I won't provide a rating at all. But, in response to the first reviewer's question, I think Moore did borrow mics for this show, and had a funny story about taping it in general.

Check out Gans' interviews with Moore (and Bertrando and Glassberg) at the link below, which I stumbled upon last year after reading about Jerry Moore's passing (RIP, thanks for recording and sharing all that you did...).

http://www.gdhour.com/music/tapers.html

peace

On another note, Shea's is still a gorgeous venue. I saw a sweet Phil Lesh and Friends show there in Nov 2002. Furthur played there in Feb 2010 as well...Reviewer: Sedula - Subject: Twin DTwin D is an idiot. I had the second set of this show since 1980 and it was always one of my favorites. It certainly isn't 1970-1973 but it is very good for the period. Some of three transitions are great (Dark Star -->Not Fade). To say this is just a one star is ridiculous. Why don't you go get laid, or fuck your boyfriend Twin D.Reviewer: johnmm1959 - Subject: A Night to RememberThis was quite a show in quite a place. Uncharacteristically, they started about an hour late. I was getting concerned because I was really taking flight when the thought occured to me that there might be a problem, like in New Haven the previous November. I found out later through a reliable source that Jerry had the job of telling Donna and Keith that they were done. (Contrary to what was written in 'Long Strange Trip') Donna headed home and Keith hung on for the remaining shows. Jerry was found meandering the hotel lobby minutes before the show was to begin. (A combination of being upset and under the infulence of his choice at the time) It took the band a few songs to find their stride and the show provided enough 'moments' to be considered a keeper. I have never heard a recording of this show that captures the energy of how I remember it, but this one here is in the neighborhood.Reviewer: jjjbaggins - Subject: A+ sound and no Donna!Don't get me wrong, I love plenty of Donna-era shows, but when the boys had an opportunity to play without her (ala December '73) it was special. Combine that with amazingly clear sound (although the vocals are quiet at times) and a late second set Dark Star and this show becomes an important artifact. Only two Dark Stars all year (1-10 is with Donna) and this one, while short, is thoughtful and deep. It comes out of a beautiful post-drums noodle>Other One and climbs into a rockin' NFA (although it seems Jerry wanted to explore it further).Reviewer: kldiakos - Subject: My 1st ShowAn experience I'll never forget. Phil was drinking Heinekens the whole show, and at one point I swear Jerry had to take a whiz and left the stage laughing. We heard that Donna was sick, but Keith was on fire. Phenomenal Sugaree and Darkstar. UB students were ushers; I knew where I wanted to go to college.Reviewer: Liamfinnegan - Subject: Sweetest Peggy-O solo I have ever heard1/20/79- just came across this gem and every hair stood on end on my body- the first long solo break is simply outstanding- so beautiful it could bring tears (yep this happens to me from time to time when I hear some good stuff and it hits me again that he is dead and gone)

Add this solo to best jerry moments thread I started a few months agoReviewer: TwinD - Subject: Horribly over-rated showThis show must be one of the all-time most over-rated Dead performances. Perhaps it's that quite a few tapers walked out on this chilly night with stellar auds, of which this is one of the best. Or perhaps because they played Dark Star, never mind it's arguably the lousiest version performed until, oh about 1992.

So here's what you've got: 1.) A *magnificent* aud recording 2.) A crap Dark Star 3.) An otherwise totally lackluster performance, that if it wasn't for the two previous conditions, would have drifted into well-deserved obscurity 27 years ago a la 1/21, 1/14, etc.Reviewer: early 80's meltdown - favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite - January 15, 2006 Subject: The Forever beautiful Shea'sIf you never seen what this theater looks like, try to find a picture on the internet. Its the Mack Daddy , one of those few remaining very orninate/opulant rich old theaters they no longer build do to cost vs. seating capacity. Its Like a kings palace absolutely stunning-eclectic if you will. It reminds me of a church in Rome. The Fox theater and a few others survived the depression and beyond with investers smart enough to keep a few of these landmark venues around for the arts etc. Imagine getting totally psychedelic in the Shea's during Dar Star (lucky fools). The show isn't on par with venue, just looking at set list and venue I thought Jerry was going to pull out the sweetest Peggy-O- and a smokin over the top Jack-a-Roe in this intimate gorgeous venue but not the case. There are some brillant moments like All Over Now and Other One has some nice guitar work. No secret but, Fall is where its at for 1979. If this show was near end of Oct. it probably would have been one of those out of this world interstellar cosmic nights. Although some of there best shows seem to be in venues not so assuming like old hockey areans, Unv. gym's and War Mem. type places. The Winterland was an old ice skating areana collectivley some of the best shows ever played. If you not familiar and want a good example of this check out Spring 1983 4-12, 13th and 15th.

As far as this show 3 for show 5 for venue ~Round up for Dark Star in a mind blowing setting its a 4.Reviewer: jboyaquar - Subject: Saved from Complete Obscurity by 30 minutes of BlissForgive me, I had to listen to 1/19 on a much less impressive AUD than one typically available at etree; tho, I'm not sure if it affected my thoughts on that unremarkable show.

No Donna tonight.

1st Set: Well, why not repeat "Promised?" Jerry's work here is fragilly pleasing tho this is Not the roaring version I wanted to write about. "Sugaree" is a snoozer unless you're a fan of Garcia's quiet Verrry mellow solos. Thankfully, the final chorus gets a head of steam. "El Paso" is a nice call. "Peggy" is stabdard. Jerry's having fun outshining his band mebers on "All Over Now." Wow, the lack of variance in Billy & Mickey's work is frustrating. Saliva is probably dribbling from Keith right about now because there's not a peep to be heard from his piano. "Jack" & "NMB" pass without remark. Boy, how I long to hear the new arrangement versus this earthbound version. "Stagger" continues the blandness tho Weir meekly tries to add life with his slide. It's akin to the highest pitched canary. "Jack" is decent to end this subpar set.

2nd Set: Yep, eh, another "Miracle" to start us out. Into a weak clap-along "Bertha." "Good Lovin", good riddens. "Loser" in this meek capacity actually rings true. "Estimated," seriously, it's like a two-man band. No offense to Lesh, but he's pretty low in the mix and my current set-up is not overemphasizing bass. Finally, a moment of interest...There's some nice ethereal Jerry noodling which eases its way into "OO." "Drums" This twenty minute period of music drifts delicately downstream; it's all very poetically pastoral. Typical Bobby, rudely ruining this euphoria by bringing us back down for a mellow tho pleasing "NFA." Well, that is til the nail hits the blackboard aka bobby attempting a slide solo. Mercifully, it ends soon enough and we're comforted by the familiar opening licks of 'Magnolia.' A cheery, easy-going version that appropriately closes this baby out. Well, that is Not until we appreciate the day. Thankfully, "Saturday" is the encore because Bobby succeeds at destroying his voice for the evening, a stupid move considering the chilled-out vibe of the whole night.Reviewer: Don Texist - Subject: Another great show from bygone daysThe Sheas Dead show is one that is indelibly etched into my brain. This was my best show. Freezing cold saturday night in Buffalo. What a venue. Sheas is an amazing theater, like going back in time a hundred years. Sitting in the balcony, as if right on top of the band. High energy night. Certain songs stuck out in my mind after all these years. It's all over now. Not Fade Away. Saturday Night encore.

Being able to listen three decades later I only wish that when I was there I was paying better attention. Thanks Archive org, for letting me hear what I must have missed for whatever unnamed reasons.Reviewer: Shiva Ho - Subject: SugareeI am listening to the stream of this show & instead of the bertha listed as the 2nd song there is a Sugaree which is what Deadbase says it should be. Also Bertha is in the second set. So why is Bertha listed here in the first set instead of Sugaree? The sound quality is excellent an audience recording & no Donna....Reviewer: chenner - Subject: A Perennial favoriteThis show has long been a favorite since I had the tape back then (did'nt see it though). Granted the first set is just ok, with a good Jack Straw. The Second set is some of my favorite GD, Mainly for the Estimated jam through Dark Star, including a seamless transition to a telepathic "Other One". There is a certain otherness to this sequence, maybe it was the phases of the moon, maybe it was no Donna, or the beautiful Sheas theater...but this is some prime Grateful Dead. Here the band plays as one, There is an ebb and flow and dynamic contrast which seems to cause the music to contract and expand. The recording quality is excellent, you can hear each member distinctly, this is one of the best aud recordings I've heard, and the crowd noise is minimal. My copy from a Dat tape is definitely from the same source but sounds a little better than this. Nagara Reel to Reel and Nak mics were listed as the recording equipment for my copy, so maybe that would clear up some of the confusion regarding the Sony D5 given here. Would get five stars if the rest was as good as the estimated- other one- dark star....check this one out.Reviewer: stealthhippy - Subject: a cold night in buffalo...........another night of following the Dead on their east coast tours from school..and when we found out Donna was no more..Hallelulah...rough at times as they adjust to no backing vocals,but Jerry wakes up with a blazin Jack Straw and and comes back after break with more energy(wink..wink)..worth the download as the new era is ushered in..........Reviewer: J. Jonah Jameson - Subject: Nice recording, uneven showA nice artifact of a unique show. I'd call this an above average-to-excellent AUD recording. Some funny crowd comments. What's really a bummer is the fact that Jerry sounds tired, Donna's missing, and the band generally wastes a chance to open the show with Truckin', or maybe even encore it, which the audience is clearly shouting for. Jerry sounds half asleep for most of this show, but he wakes up for a brilliant Dark Star. Bobby does his best to keep things lively. Too bad they didn't play Shea's in say, '73.Reviewer: Jay Gerland - Subject: In response to previous commentI think the presence of the NAKs and Sony TC-D5M in the source was during converion from the DATs - not that they were there in the (beautiful) Shea's Theatre back in 1979. The mic positioning statement is misleading being placed at the end of the conversion string.

As a side note, this is regarded as one of the better shows on this winter tour. I highly recommend it.Reviewer: norma023 - Subject: source rig info ?I didn't think the Sony D5M was out yet in '79. Didn't that come out in the early 80's?

Also, was Jerry M borrowing some Nak700's for this show? I didn't think he had those mics.

Reviewer: c-freedom - - Subject: I Need a Miracle EVERYDAY!Started at Jack Straw---great placement & execution Read the 3 previous reviews to date. Check out the notes from eywood This is a sweet recording. The show must go on!

This caught my attention because after Europe 72 there were not too many shows that I can remember that feature both a Dark Star and Other One same night. (there is that NYE 78 show which tripped me out in a big way---- great to see the video of that show) Anyway not even trying to compare this to Europe 72 or even the 78 NYE, just saying they pull out both the Star and TOO. Also noticed that Garcia seems to defer to Weir on the song selection this evening, 12 Weir tunes (bakers's dozen if you count Other One sandwich) and 7 for Garcia.(one of which is Dark Star) Also LOSER in the 2nd set is a nice change of pace and they stretch out and explore it then drop it on a dime. (Always one of my favorite Garcia tragedy tunes right up there with FOTD for irony.)

I noticed the pitch of Jerry's voice makes his backing vocals really stand out--examples-Jack Straw, Estimated note: this coupled with No Donna Jean seems to open up some vocal space for both Weir & Garcia and like when Donna was on maternity it gives the band room to stretch out. Keith hypnotic on the bottom end of the jam but sporadic Wow, Phil bringing the Other One like a Volcano! Just gonna enjoy the rest of this 💁

Reviewer: Jearbearflutter - Subject: '79 BuffaloJust compared drums track from shnid=86374 to this one and this has a fuller bottom which I prefer. It has depth, the kind that moves people at shows. Sounds more authentic and accurate of a live show. I love this year where Jerry picked up that 'flutter' sound on his guitar which is intense. Although, a lot of the recordings the Dead itself was doing in this era don't seem to capture quality. I think, this was the time they isolated Betty from the scene which in my mind was a huge mistake. A historic blunder on their part. Eventually, they picked up Healy I believe, because good sbd's surface in 80's. You gotta love good aud's with all their characteristics, though. Thanks for sharing**

Reviewer: njpg - - Subject: Beautiful sounding recordingAlthough the first set is a bit shaky in the way pretty much all the January 79 shows have been up to this point, the second set is a sublime gem of a performance: not ragin', very mellow; yet gorgeously balanced in flow and precision. The 2nd set suite is brilliant. The first great show of 79!

Reviewer: Dylan M - Subject: Great upgrade. Overlooked period and showVery overlooked, noteworthy show. First and only Dark Star between 1978.12.31 and 1981.12.31. Though only a brief jam and only the first verse, it's still a treat to hear on this crystal clear AUD upgrade.

Keith's chop keys are easily ignorable, as we all know, he tenure with the band would come to an end shortly. Donna left the tour two dates early and nothing from this show lacks from her absence.

Standout versions of Stagger Lee, Jack A Roe, Estimated, and Other 1 wrap around Drums. This is one of those gems that people often overlook since only audience tapes circulate, but this upgrade is well worth the listen/download. Rhythm Devils and Jerry are WAY up front in this recording. Great Billy & Mickey.