Started at Jack Straw---great placement & execution
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This is a sweet recording.
The show must go on!

This caught my attention because after Europe 72
there were not too many shows that I can remember that feature both a Dark Star and Other One same night.
(there is that NYE 78 show which tripped me out in a big way----
great to see the video of that show)
Anyway not even trying to compare this to Europe 72 or even the 78 NYE, just saying they pull out both the Star and TOO.
Also noticed that Garcia seems to defer to Weir on the song selection this evening, 12 Weir tunes (bakers's dozen if you count Other One sandwich) and 7 for Garcia.(one of which is Dark Star)
Also LOSER in the 2nd set is a nice change of pace and they stretch out and explore it then drop it on a dime.
(Always one of my favorite Garcia tragedy tunes right up there with FOTD for irony.)

I noticed the pitch of Jerry's voice makes his backing vocals really stand out--examples-Jack Straw, Estimated
note: this coupled with No Donna Jean seems to open up some vocal space for both Weir & Garcia
and like when Donna was on maternity it gives the band room to stretch out.
Keith hypnotic on the bottom end of the jam but sporadic
Wow, Phil bringing the Other One like a Volcano!
Just gonna enjoy the rest of this 💁

Just compared drums track from shnid=86374 to this one and this has a fuller bottom which I prefer. It has depth, the kind that moves people at shows. Sounds more authentic and accurate of a live show. I love this year where Jerry picked up that 'flutter' sound on his guitar which is intense. Although, a lot of the recordings the Dead itself was doing in this era don't seem to capture quality. I think, this was the time they isolated Betty from the scene which in my mind was a huge mistake. A historic blunder on their part. Eventually, they picked up Healy I believe, because good sbd's surface in 80's. You gotta love good aud's with all their characteristics, though. Thanks for sharing**

Although the first set is a bit shaky in the way pretty much all the January 79 shows have been up to this point, the second set is a sublime gem of a performance: not ragin', very mellow; yet gorgeously balanced in flow and precision. The 2nd set suite is brilliant. The first great show of 79!

Very overlooked, noteworthy show. First and only Dark Star between 1978.12.31 and 1981.12.31. Though only a brief jam and only the first verse, it's still a treat to hear on this crystal clear AUD upgrade.

Keith's chop keys are easily ignorable, as we all know, he tenure with the band would come to an end shortly. Donna left the tour two dates early and nothing from this show lacks from her absence.

Standout versions of Stagger Lee, Jack A Roe, Estimated, and Other 1 wrap around Drums. This is one of those gems that people often overlook since only audience tapes circulate, but this upgrade is well worth the listen/download. Rhythm Devils and Jerry are WAY up front in this recording. Great Billy & Mickey.

Thanks for this.