Reviewer:
Mind Wondrin
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June 1, 2022
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Bloomy
A semi-weird stop; though the campus is close to both Indianapolis and Louisville, they only played here once, switching in the '80s to Deer Creek [15 times]. They had played nearby Indianapolis the previous year, but still there was very low attendance. But maybe that wasn't a shared market in '77 Indiana. It's called Assembly Hall but it's actually the basketball arena for the Hoosiers (this was the Bobby Knight era, the year after they went undefeated – still a record – so it's a hallowed hall for two reasons!). This falls right between the Dekalb show and the Cobo Hall show and is not to be confused with Binghamton, next week (which I did and so did others on their tapelists!). More consistent than Dekalb overall, this show is perhaps the best of the October shows (but the November shows are hotter across the board). This will probably get the Lemieux nod soon.
First Set. Bobby plays a Spoonful tuning, then, like so many '77s, the set starts with an explosive salvo. There's a lot to chew on in this Minglewood. They Love Each Other may not be the best of the year or anything, but damn do all players add something special. Check both Bobby & Phil. The next ace is Me & My Uncle. A wonderful version, Jer really takes interest in this one. There's a funny convo about tea, then someone shouts "move to Mexico". Bobby's respuseta: "We're gonna reinvent the term mañana". There's a great tempo for this Tennessee, and it's played to perfection. Truly there isn't another one like this. Bobby then teases Jer to see if he's ready, "Le Saint Jer? That means you, sweety." Passenger is absolutely attacked and though Candyman is mellow, it's solid. They agree on Lazy Lightnin', and Bobby wants it "a little slower than we've been doing it; I want to try it that way." I think it's Billy that tells Bobby, "Would you quit babysitting that thing and play it?" The timing is never really in pocket for Supplication, but it's still good, and Deal seals the, um, deal.
Second Set. Samson is absolute insanity; a tour best. There's a Scarlet tease, then a Green Green Grass tuning. Keith sometimes rented (or found) a harpsichord, which he plays on a fine Peggy-O. Check out how Jer starts the solo diffidently, and when you think it's over he tears it open and dumps out all the contents (some sources are glitchy; try allred_7564). There's a long discussion over the remaining setlist, with several songs bandied, then Mickey asks for Bertha into Fire. If only! Instead it's Playing into The Other One, both of which have their moments, plus and minus. The set falls off after this, though the end jams of The Wheel and Wharf Rat ain't bad (there are dropouts; try allred_7564). At the end of the Playing Reprise, Billy [it sounds like] shoots for NFA, but he's ignored. Johnny B. Goode is neither tight nor punchy. Time to stop.
1st Set: B+
2nd Set: C+
Overall = 3¾ stars
Highlights:
New Minglewood Blues – jumping the stall
Me & My Uncle – version w/extra
Tennessee Jed – truly astonishing
Samson & Delilah – absolute insanity
SOURCES: The miller_99838 is slightly better than allred_7564, except for the two glitched tracks. They both have low volume. The miller_99765 has a crossfade cut in Wharf Rat instead of a patch. The berger_99939 AUD has more complete tunings.
Reviewer:
mcgrupp216
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January 16, 2020
Subject:
Fall '77 Indiana
Rollicking show. The night following the five-star monster in Dekalb does not disappoint. Rippin' Supplication jam, high energy first set Deal closer, surprising (beautiful) set two Peggy-O, fluid and psychedelic Playing sandwich to close out the set. So good. Always love a JBG encore, to boot.
Reviewer:
deadadone
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October 30, 2017
Subject:
super!!
Man, this is great. It's amazing how, after listening to the Dead for 20 yeas, that there is always a show that has slipped through my ears.... 1977 , I was -4 yr old!! :) It is through the people like Mr. Miller that have taken so much time to share these beautiful songs. I have been , for about 7 months, listening to "this day in GD history" shows, and I have been blown away. Thank you all for keeping the music alive, and I assure you that it will be well kept and shared by my generation 1981.
Mr. Miller, i'd like to ask you a question, if I may; were you the GD's audio guy? I would love to chat (email, perhaps) and ask you about your experiences with the band. If that's ok, my email is gratefuldead91@
yahoo.com If you don't have the time, its all good. Thanks again