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Today is November 13. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the "Zenefit" at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. Along with QMS and Big Brother, the Dead played the benefit for the Zen Mountain Center. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the 46th Street Rock Palace in Brooklyn, NY. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, MO. Excellent Dark Star>Dew. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Music Hall in Boston, MA. Good Half Step>Franklin's. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Arena in Long Beach, CA.

Today is November 12. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Old Cheese Factory in San Francisco, CA. - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Benefit for the Bands at Winterland, in San Francisco, CA. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the 46th St Rock Palace in Brookyln, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Auditorium in San Antonio, TX. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, MO.

Today is November 11. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Huge Other One from this show. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the 46th Streek Rock Palace in Brooklyn, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Municipal Auditorium in Atlanta, GA. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a great show at Winterland in San Francisco, CA. Outstanding Dark Star and a great Eyes from this show. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played Saturday Night Live in New York City, NY. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Meadowlands Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ.

Today is November 10. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. These shows marks a major shift in the band's sound, in (the original archiver's) opinion, away from the dance band to the jam band they would eventually become. - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore West in San Francisco, CA. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Action House in Queens, NY. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a good one at Winterland in San Francisco, CA. Playin>UJB>Dew>UJB>Playin. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, MI. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a good show at Brendan Byrne Arena. Half Step>Rider opens the second set. [So Many Roads – Cassidy]

so thanks for hanging in there, and for putting up with Chronology Gremlin. but you're up to date now, as of 12 November. When I go home for Thanksgiving, I'll collect my old Grateful Dead Daybook that has interesting little bits of info, and I'll edit through and try to add them in as well as the show highlights.

Today is November 9. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1965, the Warlocks played Pierre's in San Francisco, CA. - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the FIllmore West in San Francisco, CA - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Action House in Queens, NY. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead began a three-night run at Winterland in San Francisco, CA. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, NY.

Tomorrow is November 8. On that date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore West in San Francisco. - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. Brilliant show. Get the Dix Pix if you haven't already.[Dick’s Picks 16] - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played one of their strongest shows of the year at Capitol Theater, Port Chester NY. An acoustic set starts things off, then a nice little Mystery Train>My Babe jam, followed later by New Orleans>Searchin. Then the good stuff kicks in with a Truckin>Dark Star>Main Ten>Dancin>NFA/GDTRFB/NFA>Good Lovin segment. Oh, for soundboards to exist. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover, MD. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, NY. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, CA.

Today is November 7. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore West in San Francisco. - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played a beautiful show at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. Almost as good as the next night, this show features a number of terrific jams. The Dark Star>Cryptical>etc.>Lovelight is very nice. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead continued an exciting run at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Harding Theater in San Francisco. With the FM broadcast, everyone has good tapes, I assume. Good show. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, NY. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.

Today is November 6. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played a terrific show at the Capitol Theater in Portchester, NY. The Good Lovin>Main Ten>Good Lovin>Alligator>NFA>GDTRFB>Mountain Jam>Caution>Lovelight is the obvious highlight. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Harding Theater in San Francisco, CA. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, NY. Good Scarlet>Fire from the second set. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Four song second set. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.

Today is November 5. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead began a spectacular run at the Capitol Theater in Portchester, NY. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, NY. [Dick’s Picks 34] - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a great one at the Centrum in Worcester, MA. Bill Walton brought the Celtics to the show. Great Shakedown, good Supplication>Playin Reprise. Good Tom Thumbs>GDTRFB out of Space.