This show is probably not a very good introduction to the band. Sound quality is adequate, but not as good as a lot of the other available shows. Dynamic range seems a bit narrow, especially on the low end. The band starts out kinda sloppy, but the performance gets better, even though there continues to be some musical slurring from time to time.

I would have given this only 3 stars, but another factor makes this show special. The audience gets a little loud sometimes, but far from detracting from the show, it enhances it -- the audience is a big part of what makes this show just plain FUN.
Some interesting arrangements, too, like the instrumental introduction to Glendale Train making train sounds. Definitely a show for fans.

This is one of my ealiest recordings besides GD & JGB. It was at the 1000 Islands Music Festival & the stage was setup on top of a small hill & the audience had to look up at it. It was a very rowdy 4th of July weekend & fireworks were goin off everywhere all night long...I had gotten into the dead in late 79 & had already collected some of the early shows of them with NRPS & was psyched to see them play. I didn't see anyone else taping back in those days so I know this is the only copy. I had a pair of cheap Radio Shack mics that I taped to a mic stand. My first recording deck was a bohemouth Marantz 330D stereo deck which weighed 25lbs & was the size of a big Fat Dictionary. I never did know how the hell I was able to sneak that thing into show after show...LOL. I am amazed at how well this recording still sounds after all these years... This was also the beginning of one of my ealiest relationships that didn't last long but I had a hellava good time that weekend.