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Today is October 9. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. - In 1968, Mickey and the Hartbeats played The Matrix in San Francisco. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco for the "Dead Roadies Benefit." - In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Bill Graham's Day on the Green with The Who at Oakland Stadium in Oakland, CA. Fun second set with a nice sequence of Stephen>NFA>Stephen>H>S>D>Samson>S>Franklin's. [Dick's Picks 33] - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played McNichol Sports Arena in Denver, CO. Excellent Scarlet>Fire. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. - In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Frost Amphitheater in Palo Alto, CA. Good Estimated>Eyes and a nice Truckin>Other One>Dew. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played The Centrum in Worcester, MA. Good H>S>F. Bob's version of Smokestack Lightnin' debuts. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA. Excellent show from start to finish. The second set is easily the best set of the year. Playin>UJB>Playin... followed immediately by the first Dark Star since 7/13/84. Death Dont>Fantasy>Jude, Stones>Good Lovin' to close it out. Attics comes out for the first time since 9/27/72 as the encore. Ask anyone that was there about the cheer as the lights came up. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played US Air Arena in Landover, MD.

Today is October 10. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, Mickey and the Hartbeats played The Matrix in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played Queens College in New York, NY. - In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Oakland Stadium in Oakland, CA as day 2 of the Day on the Green with the Who. Somebody forgot to tell Roger that the same people would be there both days, and when he said the same things in between the same songs, and ripped his shirt off at the same time, it was pretty amusing [Dick's Picks 33] - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played a nice show at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Stadthalle IV in Bremen, W. Germany. - In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Frost Amphitheater in Palo Alto, CA. Gorgeous Playin>Crazy Fingers. Good China>Rider to close the first set. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played the US Air Arena in Landover, MD.

A new era begins!! I just love how this whole grateful Dead thing can just keep going and going and going!!!!!!!!!

Today is October 10. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, Mickey and the Hartbeats played The Matrix in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played Queens College in New York, NY. - In 1976, the Grateful Dead played Oakland Stadium in Oakland, CA as day 2 of the Day on the Green with the Who. Somebody forgot to tell Roger that the same people would be there both days, and when he said the same things in between the same songs, and ripped his shirt off at the same time, it was pretty amusing [Dick's Picks 33] - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played a nice show at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Stadthalle IV in Bremen, W. Germany. - In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Frost Amphitheater in Palo Alto, CA. Gorgeous Playin>Crazy Fingers. Good China>Rider to close the first set. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played the US Air Arena in Landover, MD.

Today is October 11. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played Patterson State College in Patterson, NJ. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. - In 1981, Weir and Garcia played the Melkweg in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City. St. Stephen shows up for the first time in four years, and literally shook the building - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Augusta, ME. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played US Air Arena in Landover, MD.

Today is October 12. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Avalon Ballroom. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played Manor Downs in Austin, TX. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Olympia Hall in Munich, W. Germany. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Madison Square Garden in New York. Revolution! - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Augusta Civic Center in Maine. The second set after drums is very good. Playin>Uncle John's and one of the top five versions of Morning Dew of all time (according to the original keeper of these files) - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ.

Today is October 13. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played a nice show at the Avalon that was broadcast on KPFA FM. Good Dark Star. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield in San Francisco. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played Walter Koebel Halle, Russelsheim, W. Germany. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead began their Europe 90 Tour in Ice Stadium, Stockholm Sweeden. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City

Today is October 14. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the TMU Deck at Stanford University in Palo Alto. - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Continental Ballroom in Santa Clara, CA. - In 1976, the Grateful Dead played the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Hofheinz Pavillion in Houston, TX. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played the Warfield in San Francsico. Good Scarlet>Fire in the second set. [So Many Roads – The Music Never Stopped] - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Hartford Civic Center in Connecticut. [Dick’s Picks 6] - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Hartford Civic Center in Connecticut. - In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Miami Arena in Miami, Fla. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played a good show at Brendan Byrne Arena. RIP Adam Katz - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City

Hey folks. The Chronology Gremlin seems bad right now. I'll update more later today, and apologize for the date-order getting off-track.

izzie's been busy! thanks for bringing the history back on track. I'll add that on 10/20/89 the boys played 'California Earthquake' for the first time, and... on 10/23/89 they played it for the very last time. (or the second time depending on your pointof view) peace.

alright boys and girls.... let's cross those crossables that the Chronology Gremlin is taking a Veteran's Day holiday too.

Today is October 15. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played The Heliport in Sausalito, CA. - In 1976, the Grateful Dead played the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played Club Melkweg in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played a great show at Hartford Civic Center. St. Stephen shows up again. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Hartford Civic Center. - In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Bayfront Center Arena in St Petersburg, FL. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Today is October 16. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1947, Bob Weir was born. - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Artists Liberation Front Free Festival in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the auditorium at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. - In 1974, the Grateful Dead began a pretty nice run at Winterland in San Francisco, CA. [The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack] - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played a classic show at the Club Melkweg in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The first set is acoustic and the second set features the first Hully Gully, the first post-Pigpen Lovelight and a very nice GDTRFB>Playin Reprise. - In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Bayfront Center Arena in St. Petersburg, Fla. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played the Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ. Dark Star shows up again and the following sequence of Playin'>UJB>Playin>D>S>Take You Home>Miracle>Dark Star>Attics>Playin with a Bid You Goodnight encore is at least as strong as the 10/9 show. [Nightfall of Diamonds]

Today is October 17. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played San Jose, CA. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Fox Theater in St. Louis, MO. - In 1974, the Grateful Dead played a great show at Winterland in San Francisco. There's a nice Other One sandwich with a Spanish>Heaven Help Jam filling topped by a beautiful Stella Blue. [The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack] - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played Winterland in San Francisco, beginning their From Egypt With Love run. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played The Hippodrome in Paris, France. The Truckin>Bird Song opening to the second set is very nice. - In 1982, the Grateful Dead played the Downs of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played a good one at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, NY. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Grugan Halle in Essen, W. Germany. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.

Today is October 18. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played The Bank in Torrance, CA. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played an early and late show at Guthrie Theater at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played Fox Theater in St. Louis, MO. Great Dark Star>Dew. - In 1974, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco, CA. Great Morning Dew. [The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack] - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco, CA. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played an acoustic/electric set at the Saenger Performing Arts Center in New Orleans, LA. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, ME. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. - In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Lake Front Arena in New Orleans, LA. Encores of Aiko Aiko and Knockin' On Heaven's Door feature the Neville Brothers and The Bangles. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Help>Slip>Franklin's to open the show.

Today is October 19. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead and Paul Butterfield played the Matrix in San Francisco. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played Guthrie Auditorium in Minneapolis, MN. This was Keith's first show, and the debut of Tennessee Jed, Jack Straw, Mexicali Blues, Comes a Time, One More Saturday Night and Ramble On Rose. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Fox Theater in St. Louis, MO. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. Great Dark Star>MLB jam>Dew. [Dick's Picks 19] - In 1974, the Grateful Dead played Winterland in San Francisco, CA. Awesome Eyes of the World and there's a good Big Railroad Blues from this one as well. [The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack] [So Many Roads - Eyes of theWorld] - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played Saenger Performing Arts Center in New Orleans, LA. - In 1981, the Grateful Dead played the Sports Palace in Barcelona, Spain. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. The entire second set, starting out with a great H>S>Frank, Estimated>Eyes and a good Wheel> Mr. Fantasy> Hey Jude Finale>Death Don't> Lovelight is outstanding. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Internationales Congress Centrum in Berlin, Germany. - In 1994, the Grateful Dead played Madison Square Garden in New York for the last time.

Today is October 20. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA. - In 1974, the Grateful Dead played "The Last One" at the Winterland Arena in San Francisco. Mickey Hart rejoined the band. [The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack] - In 1978, the Grateful Dead resumed their run at Winterland in San Francisco. Good Half Step>Franklin's in the second set. Great Dancin’. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Centrum in Worcester, MA. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. - In 1988, the Grateful Dead played the Summit Arena in Houston. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played a good show at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. Scarlet>Fire>Truckin>Other One Jam. The Other One comes back up out of IWTYH in the second half. First California Earthquake as well. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played a great show in Berlin at the ICC. Excellent second set with a great Dark Star.

Today is October 21. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1952, Brent Mydland was born. - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Auditorium Theater in Chicago. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Auditorium in Omaha, NB. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco, CA. Excellent second set with a good Bertha>Good Lovin and a nice Mojo>Other One. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Centrum in Worcester, MA. Great Scarlet>Fire. - In 1988, the Grateful Dead played Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX.

Today is October 22. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco with Big Brother and QMS. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Chicago Auditorium Theater. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead finished the From Egypt With Love run at Winterland with Hamza El-Din. Good Scarlet>Fire and a very nice Caution>Mojo jam>GDTRFB. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead began their run at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany.

Today is October 23. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played McDonough Arena on Georgetown's campus in Washington, D.C. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played Easttown Theatre in Detroit, MI - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee, WI - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington, MI. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played Radio City Music Hall in New York City. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.Final California Earthquake, Good Crazy Fingers>Terrapin and a nice Attics encore.

Today is October 24. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played Easttown Theater in Detroit, MI. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the Springfield Civic Center in Massachusetts. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany.

Today is October 25. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played Winterland Arena in San Francisco. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a fantastic show at Dane County Coliseum in Madison, WI. The Dark Star>MLB>Dark Star>Eyes is awesome. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, CT. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Sportatorium in Hollywood, FL - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played the Miami Arena in Florida. Good Playin>Uncle John>Playin to open the second set.

Today is October 26. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the North Face Ski Shop in San Francisco. - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played Winterland in San Francisco. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played The Palestra at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Cincinnati Music Hall. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played Radio City Music Hall in New York City. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Sun Dome at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. - In 1989, the Grateful Dead played one of their best shows of the year at Miami Arena in Florida. Excellent Estimated>Blow Away to open the second set. Dark Star. Great show.

Today is October 27. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played Onondaga War Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, NY. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the State Fair Coliseum in Indianapolis. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the Cape Cod Coliseum in South Yarmouth, MA. One of the best shows of the year, the second set features a great Dancin'>Franklin's and has a nice He's Gone>Caution>Other One. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley, CA. This is a terrfic run and saw the birth of the tapers section. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Zenith in Paris. Good China>Rider. - In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Oakland-Alemeda County Coliseum. Carlos Santana and Gary Duncan sat in on Iko>Mona in the second set. It's the final version of Mona...and the first time it was played since 3/25/72.

Today is October 28. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Public Hall in Cleveland. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played another great show at Cape Cod Coliseum in South Yarmouth, MA. Great show. Another great Franklin's Tower. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley, CA. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Fox Theater in Atlanta. 'Kansas City' is dedicated the World Series champion KC Royals. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Zenith in Paris, France. Good Eyes>Estimated>Uncle John's. - In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA.

Today is October 29. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Matrix in San Francisco. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Allan Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a good one at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, MO. The Eyes>China Doll in the first set is excellent. The Truckin>Other One>Wharf>Sugar>Casey is terrific. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Field House in DeKalb, IL at NIU. Excellent Bertha>Good Lovin, very good Estimated>Eyes followed by a very spacey jam into a Stephen>NFA>Peter>Sugar Mag to close. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played Radio City Music Hall in New York City. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA. Good Half Step>Franklins to open the second set.

Today is October 30. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, Mickey and the Hartbeats played a fine show at the Matrix in San Francisco. Death Letter Blues, Dark Stars, Other Ones, Death Don't jams, all very good. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played SUNY-Stonybrook in Stonybrook, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Taft Auditorium in Cincinnati - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played Ford Auditorium in Detroit, MI. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, MO. This is 's favorite China>Rider of all time, and the Dark Star>Stella>Eyes>WRS in the second set is equally fine. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead played Radio City Music Hall in New York City. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, CA. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley, CA. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead began a three-night run at Wembley Arena in London. - In 1991, the Grateful Dead played a good show at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA.

Today is October 31. This is one of the stronger days of the year for great Dead shows. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the California Hall in San Francisco. Ken Kesey also held his Acid Test graduation on this date. I believe shuttle buses took people back and forth between the two shows. - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the 'Trip or Freak' show at Winterland with QMS in San Francisco. - In 1968, Mickey and the Hartbeats played the Matrix in San Francisco. - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played San Jose State University in San Jose. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played two good shows (early and late) at the SUNY-Stonybrook gym in Stonybrook, NY. The early show has a nice Viola Lee>Cumberland>Uncle John's and the late show has a great Cryptical with some excellent playing by Phil and also has a good Good Lovin>St. Stephen>NFA>GDTRFB. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played a famous 60 minutes in Columbus, Ohio. Dark Star>Sugar Mag>Stephen>NFA>GDTRFB>NFA. [Dick's Picks 2] - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Good Shakedown to open the second set. - In 1980, the Grateful Dead concluded their run at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Standard (but good) acoustic set, nice Franklin's and Fire on the Mountain in set II. - In 1983, the Grateful Dead played Marin County Veterans Auditorium in San Rafael, CA. Good H>S>Franklin's to open the second set, also the final St. Stephen of all-time. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley, CA. -In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a good show at Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC. Good Werewolves opener and a nice Shakedown in the second set. - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played a good show at Wembley Arena in London, England. Good H>S>Franklin's to open the show, good Scarlet>Fire and a good Werewolves in the second set. - In 1991, the Grateful Dead played a great show at Oakland Coliseum Arena in Oakland, CA. Great H>S>Franklin's in the first set, great Scarlet>Fire in the second set. A great Dark Star with Kesey's tribute to Bill Graham follows. Werewolves encore.

Today is November 1. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Silver Dollar Fair in Chico, CA. Nice Dark Star. - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Family Dog in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead released American Beauty. - In 1971, Hooteroll was released. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played McGraw Memorial Hall at Northwestern in Evanston, IL. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Cobo Arena in Detroit, MI. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the Nassau County Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Terrific Scarlet>Fire. - In 1981, Bobby and the Midnites was released. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, VA. The second set is great. Comes A Time, Sailor>Saint split by D>S, She Belongs to Me. [Dick’s Picks 21] - In 1990, the Grateful Dead played the Wembley Arena in London, England. - In 1991, Infrared Roses was released. - In 1993, the first Dick’s Picks was released.

Today is November 2. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Family Dog at Great Highway in San Francisco. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Seneca College Fieldhouse in Toronto, Canada. Scarlet>Fire Estimated>St. Stephen - In 1979, the Grateful Dead finished up their run at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the BCT in Berkeley. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Richmond Coliseum. The Estimated>Uncle John's is good, nice China Doll, good Dew out of Space.

Today is November 3. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1984, the Grateful Dead played my nominee for show of the year with a great one at the BCT in Berkeley, CA. Rare "Down in the bottom" in the first set. Nice "It Must've Been The Roses" as well. The second set featured a good "Why Don't We Do It In The Road," "Cumberland>Gloria" and the Uncle John's>Fantasy out of space is very good as well. - In 1991, the Grateful Dead played the Polo Grounds in San Francisco for a memorial concert to the late Bill Graham. John Fogerty, CSN&Y, Popper, Joan Baez, Robin Williams, Santana, Jackson Browne, Tracy Chapman all play as well.

Today is November 4. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Longshoreman's Hall in San Francisco. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the Cotterrell Gym at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Center in Providence, RI. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Centrum in Worcester, MA.

Today is November 5. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead began a spectacular run at the Capitol Theater in Portchester, NY. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, NY. [Dick’s Picks 34] - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a great one at the Centrum in Worcester, MA. Bill Walton brought the Celtics to the show. Great Shakedown, good Supplication>Playin Reprise. Good Tom Thumbs>GDTRFB out of Space.

Today is November 6. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played a terrific show at the Capitol Theater in Portchester, NY. The Good Lovin>Main Ten>Good Lovin>Alligator>NFA>GDTRFB>Mountain Jam>Caution>Lovelight is the obvious highlight. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Harding Theater in San Francisco, CA. - In 1977, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, NY. Good Scarlet>Fire from the second set. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played a good show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Four song second set. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.

Today is November 7. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore West in San Francisco. - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played a beautiful show at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. Almost as good as the next night, this show features a number of terrific jams. The Dark Star>Cryptical>etc.>Lovelight is very nice. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead continued an exciting run at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Harding Theater in San Francisco. With the FM broadcast, everyone has good tapes, I assume. Good show. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, NY. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.

Tomorrow is November 8. On that date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore West in San Francisco. - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. Brilliant show. Get the Dix Pix if you haven't already.[Dick’s Picks 16] - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played one of their strongest shows of the year at Capitol Theater, Port Chester NY. An acoustic set starts things off, then a nice little Mystery Train>My Babe jam, followed later by New Orleans>Searchin. Then the good stuff kicks in with a Truckin>Dark Star>Main Ten>Dancin>NFA/GDTRFB/NFA>Good Lovin segment. Oh, for soundboards to exist. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the Cap Centre in Landover, MD. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, NY. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, CA.

Today is November 9. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1965, the Warlocks played Pierre's in San Francisco, CA. - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the FIllmore West in San Francisco, CA - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Action House in Queens, NY. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead began a three-night run at Winterland in San Francisco, CA. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played the War Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, NY.

Today is November 10. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. These shows marks a major shift in the band's sound, in (the original archiver's) opinion, away from the dance band to the jam band they would eventually become. - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore West in San Francisco, CA. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Action House in Queens, NY. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a good one at Winterland in San Francisco, CA. Playin>UJB>Dew>UJB>Playin. - In 1979, the Grateful Dead played Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, MI. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played a good show at Brendan Byrne Arena. Half Step>Rider opens the second set. [So Many Roads – Cassidy]

Today is November 11. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Huge Other One from this show. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the 46th Streek Rock Palace in Brooklyn, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Municipal Auditorium in Atlanta, GA. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a great show at Winterland in San Francisco, CA. Outstanding Dark Star and a great Eyes from this show. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played Saturday Night Live in New York City, NY. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Meadowlands Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ.

Today is November 12. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Old Cheese Factory in San Francisco, CA. - In 1967, the Grateful Dead played the Benefit for the Bands at Winterland, in San Francisco, CA. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the 46th St Rock Palace in Brookyln, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Auditorium in San Antonio, TX. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, MO.

so thanks for hanging in there, and for putting up with Chronology Gremlin. but you're up to date now, as of 12 November. When I go home for Thanksgiving, I'll collect my old Grateful Dead Daybook that has interesting little bits of info, and I'll edit through and try to add them in as well as the show highlights.

Today is November 13. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the "Zenefit" at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. Along with QMS and Big Brother, the Dead played the benefit for the Zen Mountain Center. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the 46th Street Rock Palace in Brooklyn, NY. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, MO. Excellent Dark Star>Dew. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Music Hall in Boston, MA. Good Half Step>Franklin's. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Arena in Long Beach, CA.

Today is November 14. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the 46th Street Rock Palace in Brooklyn, NY. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played TCU in Ft. Worth, Texas. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Oklahoma State Music Hall in Oklahoma City, Okalahoma. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played a fantastic show at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, CA. The second set features a terrific Other One that drifts into Big River and back into the Other One and back into Eyes and back into the Other One. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played the Boston Music Hall in Boston, MA. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA. Excellent Shakedown in the first set. The second set has a terrific Maggie's>Cumberland and a very good Playin>Terrapin.

Today is November 15. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1969, the Grateful Dead played the Lanai Theater in Crockett, CA. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Municipal Auditorium in Austin, TX. Good Dark Star. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Oklahoma City Music Hall in Oklahoma City, OK. - In 1978, Shakedown Street was released. - In 1987, the Grateful Dead played the Arena in Long Beach, CA.

Today is November 16. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore East in New York City, NY. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played the Uptown Theater in Chicago, IL. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Arena in Long Beach, CA.

Today is November 17. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1968, the Grateful Dead played the Eagle's Auditorium in Seattle, WA. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Civic Auditorium in Albuquerque, NM. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, KS. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Pauley Pavillion in Westwood, CA. Excellent show. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played an acoustic set at Loyola College in Chicago, IL. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played the Uptown Theater in Chicago, IL. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Arena in Long Beach, CA.

Today is November 18. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played the Hofheinz Pavillion in Houston, TX. Good Playin'. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played the Uptown Theater in Chicago, IL.

Today is November 19. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. - In 1972, the Grateful Dead played a great show at the Hofheinz Pavillion in Houston, TX. Great Dark Star>WRS.

Today is November 20. On this date in Deadhead history: - In 1966, the Grateful Dead played the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. - In 1970, the Grateful Dead played a jam-filled, exciting show at the Palestra in Rochester, NY. Jorma Kaukonen sits in on a lot of the second half of the show. Sadly, all that circulates is a hissy, low-fi audience recording. - In 1971, the Grateful Dead played the Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, CA. - In 1973, the Grateful Dead played the Coliseum in Denver, CO. - In 1978, the Grateful Dead played one of the best shows of the year at the Cleveland Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. The second set starts out with two jams leading into Drums into Jack-A-Roe. Good Playin>Shakedown>Drums to follow. - In 1985, the Grateful Dead played the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA.