Thirty-Six

Today, featuring a few shows again.

First, back to 1976, night five at the Orpheum.

Then we move ahead to 1988 at the Greek Theater, which was a benefit show for the Rex Foundation.  The group had participated in several charitable benefit concerts through the years, but in 1983 they formed the Foundation to (slightly) better organize the process of giving and make sure the money actually went to those who could use it...which, sadly, does not always happen when you give.

It's a great show.  A highlight for many folks is the moving rendition of "Believe It Or Not," an excellent song played only sparingly (like a handful of others), for reasons no one may ever know.

Finally, let's move to 1989 for a stop at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin.

Although it was relatively close to my hometown, I never attended a show there - which just confirms that I am an idiot.  The Dead (and many other groups) apparently enjoyed it, and the 20 (or so) shows they played there over the years are quite good.

This year, for the first time in 40 years, there are no concerts happening at Alpine Valley for the summer concert season.  Apparently it is having a hard time attracting artists.  Perhaps I've missed my chances to ever get there for any show.  Oh well...

This is a great one.  Enjoy your day.

Set lists after the break...

San Francisco

Promised Land
Mississippi Half-Step
Mama Tried
Deal
New Minglewood Blues
Peggy-O
Big River
Sugaree
Johnny B. Goode

Samson and Delilah
Comes a Time
drums
The Other One
Eyes of the World
The Other One
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
One More Saturday Night

U.S. Blues

Not Fade Away

Berkeley

Foolish Heart
Greatest Story Ever Told
Althea
Me and My Uncle
Big River
Candyman
Let it Grow

Box of Rain
Victim or the Crime
Crazy Fingers
Playin' in the Band
Uncle John's Band
drums
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
All Along the Watchtower
Believe it or Not
Throwin' Stones
Not Fade Away

Blackbird
Brokedown Palace

East Troy

Let the Good Times Roll
Feel Like a Stranger
Built to Last
Me and My Uncle
Cumberland Blues
It's All Over Now
Row Jimmy
Masterpiece
When Push Comes to Shove
Music Never Stopped

China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Playin' in the Band
Uncle John's Band
Standing on the Moon
drums
The Wheel
Gimme Some Lovin'
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Not Fade Away
We Bid You Goodnight

Johnny B. Goode