I clicked into "This day in history..." And found this little gem.

This show is anything but workmanlike. Jer is ON. Billy is ON. True, we can't hear Phill, and that's a shame, because he had to be adding that bottom to the mix for the band to sound this locked in. Bob, both vocally and rhythmically is ON, as usual.

Jer solos in every possible location, and his tone is sharp, clear, and tight. In addition, his voice is perfect all night. From the very beginning, in Franklin's Tower, it's clear that he's ready to play. If you doubt, simply click onto The Music Never Stopped, and enjoy the solo. Jerry's definitely NOT phoning it in.

Standouts include a nice shuffle version of Friend of the Devil, complete with sweet and precise harmony vocals; an Althea with the usual grooove of this time period--very nice. Bobby's voice is even and expressive all night--Me and My Uncle, which I sometimes wish they'd played less often, is a good charging version, with every word clear, Billy keeping it barreling along. The Music Never Stopped is a stellar version, great vocals, with Jerry obviously enjoying the solo. Fire on the Mountain is an all band effort, where they're enjoying the groove, but no one wants to take over or end it or stop...a real tough and cohesive version.

I could go on...it's a good, good show. Sure, a perfect soundboard would be nice, but these aud tapes have a vibe that sound really present and immediate. I'd rather listen to these tapes of obscure shows like this one--ones that will never get the remastering treatment--than never hear it at all. Listen past your expectation or need for audio perfection, and you'll find the band giving a solid, tight performance to an appreciative crowd.

You'll wish you were there.

they were not at. i would rather hear a review of the tape from someone that wasnt there. that is how i am going to hear it, unless a show i too attended, so they arent colored by anything other than the music and quality of the music and the recording

Just when you thought there was an end to the Alabama Getaway seige of 1980...nope there it is.

And this one confirms it. Yes, the frequencies are low.... Phil is not to be found, and it takes about 3/4 of Jack Straw to get Jerry up in the mix. But the playing.... if by businesslike you mean tight and energetic, then I agree. And other than Easy to Love You aka the token Brent tune, song choices are great. Might be because my peak show going years were '76 through '83 aka senior year of [very] high school through law school, but I think those were the best post-hiatus years for the band. Things did get a tad ragged here and there, but far more consistent than any of the years that followed sans 1987- -which was a glorious spring and summer with Jerry clean, focused, and far more into life and the Dead as anytime I can remember.....

Anyway, I like this show. Yes, the jams are focused and tight rather than innovative and out there..... But this shows how cohesive a unit they could be.... and I love that side of the band... So 4&1/2 for song selection.... 4 for playing..... 3 for the mix on this upload, and.... wait a second, I wasn't there so no clue what the vibe was. So can't rate the show. Oh well.... the music is great. And that's what really matters!!

On this recording the low frequencies are really weak; Lesh in particular is inaudible. Jams are not very interesting. Very businesslike show.