A GEM . Cherish these shows.

Jerry's guitar goes down in the middle of Looks Like Rain so it's up to Bobby and Keith with the ususal support of the greatest band ever Phil, Mickey and Billy, to finish the song and do they ever! Bobby emotes on this Looks Like Rain like no other, and Keith carries the melody in his signature ragtime piano style. It's the best Looks Like Rain of all time and it didn't hurt to be played in a small auditorium in the middle of nowhere in St. Paul, Minnesota. Once in awhile you could catch all the light in the strangest of places if you looked at it right!

I'm scratching me head wondering where the matrix is? Oh well. This guy does a pretty good job of reviewing the show. So I'll defer to him. He's absolutely right about Bird Song and this period for it. Simply gorgeous.
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Great show in a cool venue - wish I'd been old enough to go. St. Pauil Auditorium went through minor league Slapshot level hockey, to wresting matches, to become Roy Wilkins Auditorium, host to many a great concert over the years.

Today I Learned that this was the first ever live performance at St. Paul's Roy Wilkins Auditorium in Minnesota. That's pretty awesome. I've seen so many shows there, no wonder it has good energy. The 'Dead broke it's cherry. Damn fine show too, just listen to them. '73 was a KIND year indeed!

I am still diving into early 1973 GD, the fall is some of my favorite all time stuff and that explains my neglect. With the start of the New Year I vow to change this and started with this sleeper show.
c-freedom pretty much nails it but I will color in some other details.

In the first set there are numerous technical problems, one epic one during LL Rain which I have to surmise was intentional, you'll know what I mean, and tape cuts throughout the show. Not sure what they were doing at the board this night.

Probably dancing their tails off.

I titled this review episodic Dead and for good reason, except for the PITB, which is excellent and features outstanding playing by Phil, there are no long jams between songs. The band delivers six new songs in the first set alone but the material is played increasing better as the night progresses and the band is firing on all cylinders with Phil really standing out.

I will note in the He's Gone that the band reveals the greatest to come of the path through the looking glass, that would vault this song to greatness, as the band clearly already knows this song will become a launch pad to epic weaving of jams and songs later in the year.

They get the Minnesotan crowd fired up when they do a full out Beer Barrel Polka which features some excellent drumming from Billy.

Set two features more new material tossed with classic older material that is played more like the spring of 1971 and it starts with a sweet HC Sunshine which transitions perfectly into China Cat Sunflower that explodes into a rollicking I know You Rider. The audience is completely enthralled at its finish.

A raucous Around, filled with epic Bob screams, and then they go completely old school with a killer set ending NFA>GDTRFB>NFA Saturday Night and a full throttle Casey Jones encore.

Jerry breaks out the whah whah petal for GDTRFB and it is scorching.

As I mentioned Phil and Jerry are exceptional the entire show. I give the show a 4 due to the bad cuts, technical problems in the first set and the sound quality is a off and on in the first set and sadly distortion does plagues this show when the screaming gets loud.

Onto the International Amphitheater in Chi Town kids.

Happy Trails.

What a treat to get a He's Gone so early in the show.
Bobby's voice very strong for Looks Like Rain and later on Me & Bobby McGee (like Jerry's backing vocals on Bobby McGee)
A nice Bird Song in the 1st set goes right along with every other tune from this era in just having a very laid back sound.
I had worn out my tape of Dane Coliseum back in the day so it good to hear another show from this Winter tour.
Not sure what else you would want from Loose Lucy it is not a particularly profound tune but it has a nice Chuck Berry type rhythm to it.
How would you distinguish the best LUCY ever? This one seems just fine as far as I can tell.
Stella Blue in 1st set . (Yes it works and it would have helped this tune out in the later years to not always have been slotted in the post drumz Jerry ballad slot.) Well anyway Jerry's vocals here are nothing short of amazing.
El Paso -Bob has this one down!
T.L.E.O -another instant classic Dead tune always loved to hear this at a show. A song with built in good vibes.
Playing-This song just worked as a 1st set closer but in later years it hardly ever appeared in the 1st set which is too bad because it is such an open ended tune it primes everyone for the 2nd set with it's wide open exploration that comes back to earth with the Playin' reprise.
Nice Truckin to open Second Set followed by the always mellow Row Jimmy.
This show seems to get slowed down by onstage sound issues. Dane has a stronger Second set but this is still very sweet.
Donna just slays me with YOU AIN'T WOMAN ENOUGH and sounds fine on HERE COMES SUNSHINE!
A whiplash transition into China> Rider.
What warmth this must have brought to the twin cities in February.

i give the sound a 4 and the show a 4. I love 73 shows, Jerry's playing was soulful and lilting and they had only 1 drummer which i prefer. The only draw back is donna was in the band in 73. The here comes sunshine is well rehearsed and tight. Well worth taking the time to add to your collection.

Great recording.

Hey Gang

This was my favorite tape when I was a kid. Here Comes Sunshine, Loose Lucy, and China Rider. I must have listened to this show two hundred times. What a treat to hear it again and being a Charlie Miller mix is just awesome.

Very good sound.
I find myself listening to '73 shows more and more. This, while it isn't the best of the year, is a fun, lively show with decent song selections. I especially like the early versions of TLEO with that funky beat. Loose Lucy, on the other hand, still needed a bit of work. The low point for me were the choruses on Sunshine... painful, Donna, just painful.

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5 Stars for mix
5 Stars for recording
5 Stars for Performance
5 Stars for Charlie Miller & Matt Smith

As with almost all GRATEFUL DEAD shows on the IA including this show, I recommend using your equalizer during playback for optimal sound. The Internet Archive recommends RealPlayer for streaming and downloading for users of Windows XP.

Very "Classy" show from 1973. Download worthy, dont' miss it.

I highly recommend adding this show to your 1973 GRATEFUL DEAD collection. Get it while you can, get it while it's free, get it now or you'll surely be sorry.

The GRATEUFL DEAD are very well rehearsed. They perform effortlessly and flawlessly. Wow! St. Paul got real lucky this night...I wish I was at this GRATEFUL DEAD show.

Twentyeight songs to take your troubles away. If you listen to this show from begining to end it will make you feel better.

Bill Graham knew these guys were something very special. How he knew is a mystery, maybe it was the ticket sales?

This show has some real special treats like: BOX OF RAIN, LOOSE LUCY, THEY LOVE EACH OTHER, BIG RIVER, YOU AIN'T WOMAN ENOUGH, HERE COMES SUNSHINE.

I think Donna actually sings "You Ain't Woman Enough" better than Loretta Lynn. And that is sayin' something. I love Loretta Lynn, and I am sure Donna does too.

This is a "MUST HAVE" show for collectors of 1973 GRATEUFL DEAD shows. Download it for your acrhive.

Eat, Drink, be Merry and Listen to the GRATEFUL DEAD.

Thanks for the Love.

PS: Thank you Mr. Miller and Mr. Smith. Along with the GRATEFUL DEAD, and the Internet Archive You've changed the world. I am in awe. Keep up the good work. We are looking forward to seeing/hearing more of your talent/work in the future.

It's nice to know there are people like Charlie Miller and Matt Smith in the world. Charlie, Matt you make the world a better place to live in man,...do you know that?

Minus the occasional technical difficulties, this is a great show. Some highlights are the more upbeat version of Row Jimmy, great Here Comes Sunshine>China/Rider. Nice setlist and fun show!