On this day in Dead history the band performed at Boston Music Hall in 1973 with the “Alembic PA,” a prototype for what later became the Wall of Sound. “Its on-stage speakers formed columns, saplings of the towering line arrays to come. Cobbled together with JBL speakers and ElectroVoice tweeters, all in Alembic cabs and driven by McIntosh amps, the “Alembic PA,” as this predecessor was known, had grown so large, Rick Turner said, that when it was loaded into the Music Hall there simply wasn’t enough room to put it in the usual left/stage right positions.”

enjoyed listening to this show for the 1st time, is it a rare one to find? I agree with other comments, great lineup, good songs... and no Donna.. IDGI she must be good at what she does backstage when Keith isn't around. tries to sound like Janis Joplin, but everytime I 1st hear hear I gotta look down n make sure I didn't step on my cat's tail... hows u like that one??

Best lineup of the band here. No Mickey. Hey, he's cool and fun during Drums but he really messes up Bill's amazing jazz style. No Donna. And no beard. All great songs. Tight transitions. Good mix of crowd and band. Things got rocky with the disco 70s and a lot of the new 80s stuff was kind of bland, esp, Bobby's. But this stuff right here is what I play for people not familiar with the band. It is how you say kiss the chef. Starts mellow with MD and sets the tone for a chill show.

Awesome set and great mix! 10 stars for all involved.

BY FAR, the absolute BEST Donnaskreech imitation by Bobby Weir at landing during Sugar Mag. LMAO

Monster, sweet, show. Five stars here.

Absolutely fabulous matrix by Dusborne. Anytime I see anything by Dusborne, I know I want it. He does a fabulous job.

I was only able to get a ticket for the last night of this legendary 3-night run. This show, however, is an absolute epic performance with so many highlights. The EYES is my absolute favorite, Did get to meet Garcia as the band was staying at the Boston Sheraton and so were me and my group of merry prankster friends. Unforgettable!

And boy, what a first stop. Hard to ask for more in a Dead show than this 22 song monster. The Morning Dew opener is the first clue, the 19 minute Eyes is another. Great mix of newer material and old standards. And the sound on this particular recording is great. Don't own Dick's 14, and never will, because this show deserved it's own complete release, as I'm sure 12/2 does as well.

The Morning Dew opener!
Enjoyable first set (B.E. Woman -so laid back!)
Listen to sound on TLEO.
Top Shelf Jams in PITB, HCS, LIG, EYES
I would probably label DS-Jam as WRS-reprise.
Yes, they enter the STAR but seem pretty stoked to continue exploring the Weather Report.
WRS Wanderings bring us to a hearty EYES!
Hanging on every note for the Transition from Pre-Slipknot into Sugar Magnolia.
Note : Tracks 17>22 is DEAD to the CORE!
Keith on Piano, Garcia on Guitar
For me- this is up there with my all time favorites.
A very unique recording.
5.99

This is s smokin" show! !gr8 energy and gr8 jams.this os pne killer Eyes!!!.I highly recommend. .

Due to certain issues I've found myself in and have been staying away from the scene for about a year now...I've seen a few local shows but I'm getting my shit together and I will soon be able to do some outta town shows. Sending love, light and positive vibes to all my brother's and sisters.... it deleted my first review about this being my first Dick's Picks when I was like 14 and then saw my first show 2002 Phil Lesh and friends and from then on I was on the bus one love everybody

Was just a few miles away. I've been to 200 plus, but nothing like this. This sounds like what John Mayer practiced to in order to get ready for Dead and Company/ I tried to drive my parents car to this show, but being not even five years old, I couldn't see over the steering wheel. I watched Sesame Street instead, and waited until 1982.

You need to hear Filmore West, 1969. That's the morning dew opening heard round the world. I believe you can find a stream under 1969-02-28.

playin' to end 1st set and whole 2nd set just exactly perfect

try the 6/10 Dew opener from 73 for one although this one's no slouch by far . this might be the best year for Dew it definately is for Here Comes Sunshine. this year is like 77 kinda hard to find an off-show 4.5 in my book here.

Did they open other shows with "Morning Dew?" Anybody know?

One of the best sounding treatments of a recording ever. Extraordinary sound. I'm familiar with this show, but DP14 (which I own) sounds nowhere near as good as this MTX. The show is incredible, with an unbelievable 2nd set jam featuring my favorite Eyes ever.

This is up there with February greatness. Doesn't really get better after Boston '73.

Mostly when the word "matrix" is used, it is incorrect. This is a true matrix of the soundboard overlaid with the audience recording. They are together, as one. Incorrectly, it is a clean soundboard with intermittent AUD recording interruptions that often sound terrible, used to patch and splice missing sections of the SBD - not a true matrix. This is by far the best matrix I have heard so far. Nice job!