I/we were front row for this one! I had a telepathic conversation with Jerry as he tuned his guitar behind one of the amps, onstage. It was, in spirit at least, my "last" show. I would see them several times more, before Jerry's passing, but it would be the last time I made my "connections" in more ways than one. The good news is that I've had equal the experience at Phil & Friends shows, on more than a few occassions.

"We must become ourselves, before someone else does." Robert Hunter

so was Mornging Dew and what a treat the Ripple was.
This show also stands out a bit because we were having a great time and I couldnt stop laughing at my friend Dirt imitating Bobby on the slide during Rooster.
It was another great DEAD memory.

Cheers!
JG
“The Omnipotent Grateful Dead!”

Ripple was special.

I remember the first set being so over the top with energy, especially the Stranger->Tower segment. Totally blew me away. The vibe seemed to carry throught the rest of the set to the point that the band had a hard time holding it together during Birdsong. It seemed like they flew off all in different directions and almost had to stop mid-song to pull it back together.

Maybe I should just go listen to the tape!

The Dead was mean the buds were green and the doses were clean, what more do you want F@ckin' want Ripple!

Nothing to tell now, let the words be yours I am done mine