Donna was absent
setlist
Sugaree
Me and My Uncle
Big River
They Love Each Other
Beat it on Down the Line
Dire Wolf
Looks Like Rain
Brown Eyed Women
New Minglewood Blues
Friend of the Devil
Jack Straw
Deal
Samson and Delilah
Terrapin Station
Playin' in the Band
drums
Truckin'
Stella Blue
Good Lovin'
U.S. Blues
Me and My Uncle
Big River
They Love Each Other
Beat it on Down the Line
Dire Wolf
Looks Like Rain
Brown Eyed Women
New Minglewood Blues
Friend of the Devil
Jack Straw
Deal
Samson and Delilah
Terrapin Station
Playin' in the Band
drums
Truckin'
Stella Blue
Good Lovin'
U.S. Blues
show date
Venue
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3rd Dead Show
This show is memorable as it was performed in the smallest venue I have ever seen the band perform in, just about 4,000 capacity. Also, it's noteworthy as it was the first time I saw them post Keith and Donna. In fact, at the time I wasn't aware that they were out of the band and that Brent was in. Nevertheless it was a rockin' show! Further, it's worth noting that this show was actually in Detroit, MI, not Portland, OR.
Sunday night, the piano
Sunday night, the piano being tuned for hours. "We'd like to apologize for the trucks since they can't apologize for themselves.We started late, so we're gonna play late." Where is Donna, we all ask.
Groesbeck is correct that it
Groesbeck is correct that it was in Detroit; but incorrect to state it was Brent. Brent did not make his debut until 4/22/79. This was Keith, but in fact Donna had gone home to California.
Grateful Dead Masonic Temple Detroit 1/21/79
Yes, I stand corrected that Brent performed at this show. Yes, it was Keith minus Donna.🎹
thoughts
There is only 1 circulating recording, aud.cole.19083, which I grade as AUD B (it's B/B+ at best), listenable but difficult to hear the subtleties which are essential to the Dead's performances. Set 1 features some nice solos from Jerry (TLEO, BE Women, FotD), and set 2 has a really nice jam in Playing and a surprise Terrapin (the rest of the set is predictable rock & roll for a Detroit audience). It's well done though. It might even be really well done but it is tough to tell from the recording. Good+ show, 8/10
Yes, I stand corrected that Brent performed at this show. Yes, it was Keith minus Donna.🎹