The Spectrum

March 24, 1986

Philadelphia, PA US

Average: 4.7 (3 votes)

Notes:

final "Sailor"

Set List:

Alabama Getaway
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dire Wolf
Little Red Rooster
Brown Eyed Women
My Brother Esau
Ramble on Rose
El Paso
Box of Rain

Mississippi Half-Step
Man Smart/Woman Smarter
High Time
Lost Sailor
Saint of Circumstance
drums
Morning Dew

Midnight Hour

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Comments

What a night!

On June 22nd, 2007 ewile said:

Simply stated the best show I ever attended. What a night, what a Dew what a vibe. Someday I'll post my full story of this night but suffice to say it was the first show that I traveled to as a Freshman in college and suffice to say that it put me on the bus till this very day.
A cherished memory.

Ed

What a Dew...

On June 24th, 2007 Friend of the Devil said:

Jerry's crescendoing solo was absolutely mind blowing ending with a windmill and a slight jump. The next day people were walking around with signs offering $20 bucks for a picture of Garcia in the air...

Oh yeah...the Box to end the 1st set was beautiful and there was not a dry eye in the Spectrum

Brent's playing was simply

On June 24th, 2007 ewile said:

Brent's playing was simply torrential as well.

ramble on rose

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On July 6th, 2007 GaryHartman said:

What a show!!!!!
During Ramble on rose a big long balloon slowly assened on to the stage and above Garica. Then it hit the top of his head and it popped landing on his hand......it was quit funny.
then after the show we went to some hotel room of a friend of a friend of mine. He had the whole show video recorded. So we got to see the show again. I keep checking YouTube to see it any songs ever get posted.......LOL

there are, there are!

On July 9th, 2007 ewile said:

There are several songs from this show, including the Dew posted on Youtube. It seems to be shot from a single camera and Brent is out of view but it's good enough to stir the memories. Enjoy.

A great show......BUT

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On July 26th, 2007 George C. Hartman said:

Jerry was really hurting. He left the stage several times for God-knows-what....and although the playing was tremendous...it was a VERY short second set. MissHalfStep: fantabulous!!!

HIGH TIME

On September 25th, 2007 nemo said:

I ALWAYS WANTED TO HEAR THEM DO THIS SONG AND MY WISH CAME THROUGH THAT NIGHT.

 

Morning Dew

On December 24th, 2007 sakparadise said:

The year before Garcia was in terrible shape. The Dew he played in '85 still brings sadness to my heart--he struggled so much. This Dew was simply the finest I ever saw that man play. Still the thought of this song on that night makes my heart soar and tears fill my eyes.