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September 4
Today is September 4. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead headlined at the Fillmore Auditorium for the first time.
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Dance Hall in Rio Nido, CA. This is the earliest known Dark Star?
- In 1979, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Providence, RI.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Park West Ski Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Good Scarlet>Fire.
September 5
Today is September 5. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played Rancho Olampali in Novato, CA.
- In 1979, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore, CA.
- In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a great show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. Very good Scarlet>Fire.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover, MD.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.
September 6
Today is September 6. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Family Dog at Great Highway in San Francisco, CA.
- In 1979, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the State Fairgrounds in Lewiston, ME.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played a good show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. Good H>S>F, nice Bird Song from the first set.
- In 1985, the Grateful Dead played Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Center in Landover, MD.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.
September 7
Today is September 7. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Family Dog at the Great Highway in San Francisco.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO.
- In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. Excellent Shakedown, a very good UJB>Playin and terrific Dear Mr. Fantasy>Hey Jude>Fantasy>Truckin>Comes A Time to close it out.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Providence Civic Center in Providence, RI.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.
September 9
Today is September 9. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the the Volunteer Park in Seattle, WA.
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Eagle's Auditorium in Seattle, WA.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The He's Gone>Truckin>Other One is excellent.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Alexandra Palace in London, England. [Dicks Picks 7]
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Saenger Performing Arts Center in New Orleans, LA.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Providence, RI. Good China Rider, Good Playin>China Doll as well.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.
New Dead Book
There's a new book on The Dead! It's a cartoon-style memoir. Check it out! It's called "One Hundred Things I'll Miss About Grateful Dead Land," by Christine M. Dunne. I saw it at the 40th Summer of Love Anniversary! -diamondeyeddragon-
I share your ????
And will make inquiries.
Particularly as we have now skipped over 9-11-81, which was certainly MY life-changing show.
No more Today in Deadhead History
Rhino just found out that people were copying these posts and decided that they could not just give away Dead history for free. They will be announcing a huge surprise shortly that will make all Deadheads happy, for a fee, of course.
so back on September 8...
Today is September 8.
On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played Eagle's Auditorium in Seattle.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale.
He's Gone>Truckin>NFA>GDTRFB>NFA
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead wrapped up their run at Red Rocks.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Providence, RI. Great Terrapin. Good Bucket>Fire as well.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. [So Many Roads – Jam out of Terrapin]
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead began a pretty good run at Madison Square Garden. Good Eyes>Saint>Dark Star Jam.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.
so back on September 9...
Today is September 9. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the the Volunteer Park in Seattle, WA.
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Eagle's Auditorium in Seattle, WA.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The He's Gone>Truckin>Other One is excellent.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Alexandra Palace in London, England. [Dick’s Picks 7]
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Saenger Performing Arts Center in New Orleans, LA.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Providence, RI. Good China Rider, Good Playin>China Doll as well.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.
and then on September 10....
Today is September 10. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. Very good Dark Star.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Alexandria Palace in London, England. Excellent Dark Star>Dew. [Dick's Picks 7]
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Downs of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM. Good second set with a nice Cumberland, Playin>China Doll and a good Other One>GDTRFB out of space.
- In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Good Shakedown opener.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played a massive, all-timer at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. Excellent Shakedown>CC Rider>Train To Cry in the first set. Outstanding Dark Star wrapped around D>S. All with Branford Marsalis sitting in.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.
and on September 11...
Today is September 11. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium with Elvin Jones, Joe Henderson Quartet, Big Mama Thronton, Danny Zeitlin Trio, Jefferson Airplane, The Great Society, The Wildflower and the John Hendricks Trio.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a great one at WIlliam and Mary College in Williamsburg, VA. Excellent Dark Star>Dew.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Alexandria Palace in London, England [Dick's Picks 7]
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Auditorium in West Palm Beach, Fla.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Downs of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM. Excellent H>S>F and a great Let It Grow to follow.
- In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover, MD.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Mickey takes a pie in the face at the end of drums from Billy for his 45th.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia.
Happy birthday, Mickey Hart!
and then, on September 12
Today is September 12. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played William and Mary College in Williamsburg, VA. For free.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Lakeland, Fla.
- In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover, MD.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City,
NY. [So Many Roads - Terrapin Station]
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
when it got to September 13...
Today is September 13. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played Manor Downs in Austin, TX.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover, MD.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in new York City,
NY.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Dark Star, Tubluar Bells' Jam out of Space.
and on September 14...
Today is September 14. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Providence, RI.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Olympia Halle in Munich, W. Germany.
- In 1978, the Grateful Dead played the Son Et Lumiere Theater in Giza, Egypt.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played University Hall in Charlottesville, VA.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead opened their run at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia.
Today is September 15.
Today is September 15. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Hollywood Bowl with Jefferson Airplane as Bill Graham presented, "The San Francisco Scene In Los Angeles."
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Music Hall. Great Other One.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Providence Civic Center.
- In 1978, the Grateful Dead played night two at Giza, Egypt.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover, MD.
- In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a nice show at Devore Field in Southwestern University in Chula Vista, CA.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City. Bruce Hornsby joins the band.
Today was September 16
Today is September 16. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco.
This was the first time Kelley/Mouse posters showed up advertising the show.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Music Hall in Boston, MA. Great Dark Star.
- In 1978, the Grateful Dead played Son Et Lumiere Theater in Giza, Egypt. The best of the three shows.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played a good one at Madison Square Garden in New York City. [Dick’s Picks 9]
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City . Comes A Time>UJB.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City. SHAKEDOWN.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA.
Today is September 17
Today is September 17. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco.
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore East in New York City.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore, MD. [Dick's Picks 23]
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Onondaga War Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, NY.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, ME.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA.
Today is September 18.
Today is September 18. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore East in New York City.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Onondaga War Memorial in Syracuse, NY.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played a good show in Dijon, France. Nice Uncle John's Band opener.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Garden in Boston, MA.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played a nice little show at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA. Excellent Terrapin.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played a fantastic show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Stellar Shakedown, Terrapin, Dew and Good Lovin>La Bamba. Not only a great show, but a great ultra-matrix tape as well.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City. Excellent Eyes>Jam. [So Many Roads - Jam out of Foolish Heart]
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA.
I really liked that Grass Valley show
It's not considered one of the all-time greats, but the vibe was great. And some local group was selling limeade, as I recall, and it was fabulous.
What happened?
Please don't tell me that my sarcastic, toungue-in-cheek post of September 14 came true!!!Oh well, this was a fun little forum while it lasted.
Has Today in Deadhead History Ended?
Pomo - the Rhino must have heard you!Bring it back please.
If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.
Wiliam Blake
daly update
oct.20,1983 dead platyed kickin; show at The Centrum in Worcester Mass.a show that got me hooked.2nd, set was fab!!!are we still posting dead history???
your opinion requested....
it starts again this evening! if you read this between now and this evening, please chime in with a preference - do you want everything from Sept 18 forward, or pick up from today? either is fine with me, and I'm leaning towards the former, but if anyone feels strongly either way, i'd like to hear it!
thanks.
September 19
Today is September 19. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore East in New York City. The Darkness Jam is a good one.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
September 20
Today is September 20. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the BCT in Berkeley, CA.
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore East in New York City. Great acoustic set to start things off. Nice versions of Ripple, To Lay Me Down, Cumberland and New Speedway.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Palais Des Sports in Paris, France.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1990, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City. Terrific show. The second set is a killer. Truckin>China Rider. Dark Star>Playin Reprise>Dark Star out of Space.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead kicked off a six-night run at the Boston Gardenthat was as strong as the 1990 MSG run. The H>S>Fire from this one blew a lot of people away.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City. Edie Brickell sits in on Space>Other One>GDTRFB.
September 21
Today is September 21. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia. This is (the original editor's) favorite Dark Star of all time...the moments between the Dark Star and the Morning Dew are beautiful. 14-year old me on the rail in front of Jerry for that Dark Star>Dew is burned forever into (his) memory. [Dick's Picks 36]
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia.
- In 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Palais Des Sports in Paris France.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead continued their absolutely great run at the Boston Garden. This show features a great Uncle John's>Saint>Eyes>Jam opener to set II.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
September 22
this day is missing from the file where I collect this info. i'll ask the powers that be.
-izzie
September 23
Today is September 23. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Pioneer Ballroom in Suisun City, CA.
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Family Dog in Denver, CO
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT. Excellent Other One.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, CT.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Good show with a great Bertha>Cumberland opener.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.
September 24
Today is September 24. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Pioneer Ballroom in Suisun City, CA.
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played an afternoon concert at City Park in Denver.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT. Excellent Dark Star.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played William and Mary College in Williamsburg, VA.
- In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Fairgrounds in Watsonville, CA.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played another good show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Nice change-of-pace Box>Iko>Bucket>Fire in the second set.
September 25
Today is September 25. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Center in Landover, MD. Good show. This is the last Cosmic Charlie, I believe. [Dick's Picks 20]
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead began their acoustic/electric run at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA.
- In 1991, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Boston Garden. [Dick's Picks 17]
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Garden.
September 26
Today is September 26. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore East in New York City.
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead began a three-night run at the Stanley Theater in Jersey City.
- In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played one of the best shows of the year at the War Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo. The Shakedown opener is an all-timer.
-In 1991, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Boston Garden in Boston, MA. The entire second is set is excellent. Very strong Dark Star and the Saint>Eyes is well jammed. The Other One>Dark Star>Attics>Good Lovin' is pretty fantastic on the post-drums portion.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Garden in Boston, MA
September 27
Today is September 27. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore East in New York City.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Stanley Theater in Jersey City. Excellent Dark Star>Cumberland. Terrific show. [Dick's Picks 11]
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead started the Fall tour in Boston. This was pretty good, considering how awful the summer tour was.
September 28
Today is September 28. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Stanley Theater in Jersey City. Very
good Other One
- In 1975, the "Grateful Dead" played a free concert at Lindley Meadows in
Golden Gate Park.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played a nice show at the Onadaga War Memorial in Syracuse, NY. The second set is one big Playin' sandwich. [Dick's Picks 20]
- In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Paramount Northeast in Seattle, WA. Good show with a very good Estimated>Eyes.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Garden.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Garden.
September 29
Today is September 29. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Straight Theater in San Francisco. This was Mickey Hart's first show.
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Cafe a Go Go in New York City.
- In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Paramount Northwest Theater in Seattle.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1989, the Grateful Dead played a damn good show at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA. [So Many Roads – Death Don’t Have No
Mercy]
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played Boston Garden in Boston, MA.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Boston Garden. Good Spanish Jam out of Drums.
September 30
Today is September 30. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Straight Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Cafe A Go-Go in New York City.
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the soccer field at American Univ. in Washington, DC.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in SF.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Playhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA.
- In 1989, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA.
- In 1993, the Grateful Dead played Boston Garden.
October 1
- In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA as part of a benefit for the Economic Opportunity Program.
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played an early and late show at the Cafe A Go-Go in New York City, NY.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, IN.
- In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Paramount Theater in Portland, OR.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA.
- In 1989, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Boston Garden in Boston, MA.
October 2
Today is October 2. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Commons at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, CA as part of the San Francisco State TripsFestival.
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Tea Party in Boston, MA>
- In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center Arena in Springfield, MA.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- In 1977, the Grateful Dead played a nice show at the Paramount Theater in Portland, OR. Excellent Casey Jones to open the show. Good Scarlet/Fire in the second set as well as a good Truckin>Other One.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played an excellent show at the Rainbow Theater in London, England. Good Playin' to start the second set, hot Shakedown>Bertha to follow.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA.
- In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Garden in Boston, MA.
October 3
Today is October 3. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Tea Party in Boston, MA.
- In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Cobo Arena in Detroit, MI. Good show, with a nice Comes A Time, and the first Bob Good Lovin' (other than one in '74)
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Rainbow Theater in London England. Good show, good Bird Song and a nice China>Rider in the first set. Good Stranger>Franklin's, Estimated>Terrapin in the second.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Fun Maggie's Farm>Cumberland. [View from the Vault III]
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Garden in Boston, MA.
October 4
Today is October 4. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Tea Party in Boston, MA.
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Rainbow Theater in London, England.
- In 1987, the Grateful Dead played Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA.
October 5
Today is October 5. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Sacramento Memorial Stadium with the Youngbloods.
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played Sam Houston Memorial Coliseum in Houston with the Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, and Poco.
- In 1970, the Grateful Dead played Winterland in San Francisco.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
October 6
Today is October 6. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the LSD fest at Golden Gate Park in SF.
- In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Family Dog at the Great Highway in San Francisco.
- In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Activity Center at Tempe, AZ.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Rainbow Theater in London. Good Shakedown to open things up. The Blues for Allah Jam out of Space is also pretty good.
- In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, VA.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia.
October 7
Today is October 7. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco. This is the band's first appearance at Winterland.
- In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.
- In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.
- In 1994, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA.
October 8
Today is October 8. On this date in Deadhead history:
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played an afternoon show at the Peace Benefit at Mt. Tamalpais Ampitheatre in Marin County, CA.
- In 1966, the Grateful Dead played an evening show at Winterland with Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Jefferson Airplane.
- In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Forum Theater in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Coliseum in Richmond, VA.
- In 1984, the Grateful Dead played The Centrum in Worcester, MA.
- In 1989, the Grateful Dead, formerly 'The Warlocks,' played the Coliseum in Hampton, VA. Help on The Way>Slipknot shows up for the first time since 1985.