• Los Angeles Sports Arena - December 8, 1993
    last "King Bee": 12-15-71 [1453]

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  • Rain
    Let the Good Times Roll
    King Bee
    Stagger Lee
    Me and My Uncle
    Mexicali Blues
    Lazy River Road
    Masterpiece
    Row Jimmy
    Picasso Moon

    Iko Iko
    Long Way Home
    Playin' in the Band
    Uncle John's Band
    drums
    The Last Time
    Morning Dew
    Sugar Magnolia

    I Fought the Law

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  • dport
    1 year 11 months ago
    St. Stephen Tease

    definitive St. Stephen Tease with Bobby steering space there but to no avail as Jerry directs The Last Time to begin. SO CLOSE... never heard one live.

  • Bob_Who
    5 years ago
    Some historical context: LA Riots and the verdicts.

    I remember while crossing at Figueroa Blvd, that the verdict was due. Here, the brutal assault of Reginal Denny was "ground zero" of the LA Riots on April 29, 1992. That was the night Jerry at the Warfield had announced at intermission that "looting and rioting" were happening on Market Street; and we should all stick together upon departure, after the show. Now, in LA. 20 months later, throngs of Deadheads gleefully descend on the South Central LA Sports Arena mostly unaware of the fact that yet another hot-button verdict is due to be announced at this very epicenter! This could trigger another rebellion! There was a tension in the air that was soothed by Deadhead grooviness dancing merrily in the season in the streets - In spite of the multitude of LA's finest police, the local fuzz seemed relieved. The warm Fuzz was genuinely grateful Deadheads are exactly the way we are whenever we come to town. Just the medicine, love and music needed to soothe the soul. The local color seemed to be reassured as well - on the streets. They appeared to be quite at ease with the Circus of Deadheads, hippies, and yuppies...and warm fuzzy. Smiles for miles and safety-in-numbers protects this urban scene. I had walked several blocks from the motel with all of my studio mics and recording gear - I felt safe where looting and mayhem's rebellion had sparked. I remember feeling part of the healing process for that LA trauma. The Grateful Dead, along with Branford Marsalis performed splendidly, as did the vibe of devoted SoCal heads who graciously hosted our stay in Los Angeles. It was a particularly memorable L.A. Grateful Dead experience!

  • RayDad
    10 years 4 months ago
    LA Fadeaway
    Los Angeles shows were always surreal. I remember the show being good... but the air was always tense.LA cops always liked to push heads around.
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last "King Bee": 12-15-71 [1453]
setlist
Rain
Let the Good Times Roll
King Bee
Stagger Lee
Me and My Uncle
Mexicali Blues
Lazy River Road
Masterpiece
Row Jimmy
Picasso Moon

Iko Iko
Long Way Home
Playin' in the Band
Uncle John's Band
drums
The Last Time
Morning Dew
Sugar Magnolia

I Fought the Law
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As the seats filled up, the P.A. entertained the gathering masses with Frank Zappa's "Joes Garage" album. Being played in respect for Zappa's passing, just days prior. Nice...
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I had forgot about the Joes Garage segment... We had been across the street partying at a little liquor store and having it up with the locals and we all did make it across the street into the venue not much worse for wear...We had good seats on the corner near the front. I dont recall this venue having very good sound though. King Bee was a nice addition and its good that the sound boards were available shortly after
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First show 5-25-74....UCSB....Last show...12-8-93......Timmy reminded me of FZ's passing.....Rain was dedicated to John Lennon's death 10th anniversary.......Mickey Mantle......Jerry Garcia.......had I known "This could be the last time".....SOOOOO SAD.....I miss you Jerry.
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Los Angeles shows were always surreal. I remember the show being good... but the air was always tense.LA cops always liked to push heads around.
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I remember while crossing at Figueroa Blvd, that the verdict was due. Here, the brutal assault of Reginal Denny was "ground zero" of the LA Riots on April 29, 1992. That was the night Jerry at the Warfield had announced at intermission that "looting and rioting" were happening on Market Street; and we should all stick together upon departure, after the show. Now, in LA. 20 months later, throngs of Deadheads gleefully descend on the South Central LA Sports Arena mostly unaware of the fact that yet another hot-button verdict is due to be announced at this very epicenter! This could trigger another rebellion! There was a tension in the air that was soothed by Deadhead grooviness dancing merrily in the season in the streets - In spite of the multitude of LA's finest police, the local fuzz seemed relieved. The warm Fuzz was genuinely grateful Deadheads are exactly the way we are whenever we come to town. Just the medicine, love and music needed to soothe the soul. The local color seemed to be reassured as well - on the streets. They appeared to be quite at ease with the Circus of Deadheads, hippies, and yuppies...and warm fuzzy. Smiles for miles and safety-in-numbers protects this urban scene. I had walked several blocks from the motel with all of my studio mics and recording gear - I felt safe where looting and mayhem's rebellion had sparked. I remember feeling part of the healing process for that LA trauma. The Grateful Dead, along with Branford Marsalis performed splendidly, as did the vibe of devoted SoCal heads who graciously hosted our stay in Los Angeles. It was a particularly memorable L.A. Grateful Dead experience!

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definitive St. Stephen Tease with Bobby steering space there but to no avail as Jerry directs The Last Time to begin. SO CLOSE... never heard one live.