Love the Uncle Johns

GPHISMON is either being daft or dumb. This Dew runs right aside THE Dew from MSG in 1987. I was at both. GPHISMONS gripe about this particular Dew is 100% unfounded. As for the other dude calling Jerry breaking strings- also fallacy. About 4 minutes into the song, one of Jerrys 3 speaker cabinet speakers clipped out, I believe it was the center one which is mic'd. It was imho stunning how Parrish repaired the thing on the fly all while Jerry fucking crushed it! Brent was there, bobby was there, phil was clearly there, and the swiss watch was ticking'! The rig was up and running in less than 5 minutes well in time for the crescendo. This show is a 5, and theres nothing you can do about it.

If you listen closely, Jerry never stops wailing during the Dew on his guitar. His amp completely cuts out. But beyond that, his solo is scorching!

Jerry was playing so hard he broke two strings in the first part of Morning Dew. That's why he cut out so much later.

I don't give 5 stars to many 80's/90's shows. This one ALMOST qualifies. Bird Song is one of the best - just peak after peak. Brent is in fine form here and throughout the show. Iko is long, bouncy, and jammy. Playin' moves rather quickly out of the usual 80's style into a spacey jam reminiscent of 74 (but without the meltdown) which then slides smoothly into Crazy Fingers, which in turn transitions into a serious UJB. The excellent audience recording captures the sound in full glory; there's a hint of hiss, but nothing major.

What keeps this show from being a 5 is the train wreck that is Morning Dew. The cable that got pulled out wasn't in the soundboard recording - it affected the sound in the hall as well. Jerry's wailing solo in the middle is nearly inaudible. Worse, either his volume was still out or he thought it was, because he did NOTHING in the closing jam. What a disappointment that must have been to be there, jonesin' for a Dew, then it comes and it's %^#&'d up like that. Still, the show as a whole merits a solid 4 stars despite the
disappointing Dew.

The two other postings have my full reviews. This is a superb recording of a truly great show in a place that is for the taper, from what I hear anyway, the venue equivalent of Mt. Doom.

last show (until phil saved me) and jerry ripped a dew for the ages. i miss him

We need 12-28-89 uploaded to complete this New Years's run. A fine show, someone please upload a copy, we need to relive the memories, thanks!

This is an excellent quality recording y'all. Kudos for a clear and well balanced mix that is free of babblers.
I really think if Crazy Fingers was replaced with Dark Star this would have been a night for the ages. It is still a top shelf show with both fun and frolicking songs and ones that dig really deep too. The Playin gets really out there! Much joy throughout!

I was in the seats with a view over Brent. At some point during Never Trust a Woman, he kicked back his piano bench and started pounding away on the keys Jerry-Lee-Lewis-style. I distinctly remember him putting forth all the verve a man can muster, but I'm not sure it really comes out on this recording. Anyway, this is a solid show, with lots of psychedelic Brent fills. Jerry's solos are also great. Tom Thumb's is a nice one.

Solid performance. Playin was the highlight for me. I think this show was underrated at the time, as everyone was waiting for the Help>Slip, DArk Star, and Attics that the boys dropped on the East Coast a few months prior, but we didn't get them....

Regardless, this one is good, and IMO sets the stage for a SCORCHING Spring 1990.

On a personal note, I left Charlote, NC at 3 PM EST 12/25 and was parked in Oakland at noon on 12/27. 18 and crazy.