Decent show. Okay matrix. A little muddy perhaps.

Though I know Garcia didn't think the band played well on this tour, it sure was fun for those of us who were lucky to be there. This, in my opinion, was the best one of the tour, though I may be biased by having somehow stumbled onto the floor, direct center well in front of the SBD for the whole show. Jaw-dropping kooky rich full sound. I ran into some of the Nevilles about a month later, in a 7-11 in Northampton, MA (Hi Nicole!)after they played a show, and asked why they didn't come out until the encores, and why with the Bangles (!!). They said security didn't believe they were the Nevilles, and wouldn't let them in the back door. Finally got in, and joined the fun. GREAT show.

I was listening to this show on cassette today. It wasn't labeled and it was in the wrong box. So after I did my research digging I found that it was this show. My copy does not have the encore either. I wonder if it wasn't recorded.

...i thought as we scudded along past the Lake Ponchartrain shorline on I-10 from Clearwater to Nyalins.
My but it was good to see a La. (local) show for a change. We had had (had had?) the Warehouse 3some in '70 then those splended Saenger Theater dates in 80 & 82...oh LARD how we boogied. (Y'see in N.O. you 'boogie') The '80 pair of shows each went from 8:20 to 1 a.m what with the acoustic set and two breaks. Then came the 1982 show. Originally set for 2 nights, the appearence was announced on the GD hotline at 12:01 a.m. one morning..the only announcement made. Seats went to those lucky few who happened to call the hotline that morning & haul ass downtown, for tickets went on sale exclusively at the Saenger box office at 8 a.m. that morning. Of course Howard T. Duck & i copped our limit at all 4 ticket windows. The gig was great, Pee Wee, action PACKED. Soundboard of this one is a gotta get.

This is a kicker of a show from the raw Scarlet>Fire through the magnificent Other One (Brought briefly low by the always out of place I Will Take You Home---pre Drums, boys, pre-Drums!!!!)

You can bounce a quarter off this mix. Bright and jumpy like a handful of dexies. Here we go! Yes! A perfect example of the band in '88 blithely on their way to the 89-90 climax. No stopping this train! The fifth star is for Dan Healy.

Where are the last 2 jamming sons rhat made the place literlly shake. It was my 1st show Id loveto get the whole thing.

I remember this night as if it was last night. The show was just a backdrop to all the madness that was, is, New Orleans. The Bangles, The Nevilles, just spiced it up a bit.

Jboyaquar, you're an idiot and shouldn't leave any more comments, as you apparently know nothing.

Bob may have banged a Bangle, but the Bangles were in N.O. that same night opening for George Michael at the Super Dome. Cant blame em' for jetting across town to party with the Dead & Nevilles!

1st Set: The boys roll right into a "Hell" with sound alterations happening in the beginning to even out Brent and Jerry. Steadying vocals by Bobby ground this version - they're not blowing their load on the first tune. Typically a 'Sugaree' would start right up, but tonight it's about declaring the love outright without shame or reluctance. A little listless as Brent's Hammond needs to be turned up up on the mix to have any impact. There's a brooding solemnity on "Rooster," not exactly explosive, bu the men are rather straight-faced this evening. Lessons of sobriety continues with "Loser." After a ten beat, we're in for a relieving yet still chill enough not to overwhelm, "BIODTL." "Greatest" is equally as agreeable with some nice dialogue between Brent and Jerry in the early 3's. "Peggy" is always a delight and Jerry's guitar is becoming enlivened by the romantic possibilities. ""Masterpiece" is charming and optimistic. Since the light is emerging from the clouds, this version maintains a sunny and comforting tone throughout.

2nd Set: Now nothing can prevent the gaping smiles unleashed at the Lakefront Center as "Scarlet" has been unleashed. Unfortunately, she's not a beast but she's rather poignant with some cheeky, kitschy Brent tinkles at the five minute mark. After a couple more minutes of muttering it segues into "Fire." It's well-measured but attacked with purpose. The whole show's tone is as if they've been isolated from the hedonistic pleasures of the city - remained in the hotel room and are coming off of another day on the road. Oh, there's plenty of messianiac creatures floating around in the sinking city. The bridge in this "Estimated" (late 4's and 5's) is lucid and boogie boogie. A glitch at 2:44 means that much of the second verse is missing during an otherwise fine "Eyes." Although it's no more choppy than usual, Jerry's incisive scapel-like solos aren't providing exemplary inspriation. It's a mild-mannered 'La Cucaracha' with the morracca's during "Drums" The shakes extend into an increasingly docile "Space" setting up Brent's lullabye, "Take You Home." After that bit of standardness the release is lufted from the pulley sending us on a wily rollercoaster ride through "TOO." Although flying through the air, we never lose our humanity leading us to stop on by and hear August's story by the "Wharf." After his drama we're left wondering, 'what the fuck is wrong with this world?' Well, Bobby's kind enough to educate us with "Throwing." But no matter how shitty the earth is becoming, (and how many shows Phil plays in NYC while playing two shows in LA over the last 36 months) we know that Jerry's love will "NFA." He unleashes a nasty tear my rectum up solo during the 1:30s.

Encore - not available?! Shucks cause Susanna Hoffs was HOT

3 stars

On floor section that night - and we got within a few meet of the band. Bobby had this tee-shirt printed with a snake winding over his shoulders, and it kept messing with me all night. From where we were, it was a classic show. We kept waiting for Truckin' which never came, but the show was excellent!

This was a fun show. Quality is pretty good, too. I met Brent in a bar on Bourbon St. after the show and rapped and threw a few back with him for about 15 min. He replied, when i asked what the deal with the Bangles was: "I think Bob's bangin' a bangle." The Bangles actually came off sounding pretty decent joining the boys, although it was quite the mind-blower at the time.

The show was great, but seeing the boys on bourbon st afterwards was the highlight for me.

Billy and Brent in the Famous Door knockin a few back

Bobby with a Bangel or two under his arms

I guess after singing busted on bourbon st for 18 years, they just had to go back

Nawlins is hurtin right now in the aftermath of Katrinia, but it will get better with our help and thoughts

Les Bon Ton Roule!!!!!!!!!!!
(let the good times roll)

Mike

This was my first of 25 dead shows and probally my favorite. I was a small town punk from north Louisiana and was blown away by the parking lot scene and vendors but the true magic started when I got inside. You could feel the energy building and we were about 10 feet away from the band. The boys led us through and great setlist that ended with a smokin Iko and Knockin with the Bros. and Bangles. I then found myself wondering around by the river like a Wharf Rat way past sunrise. There is nothing like a Dead show, especially your first.

Standard show and setlist for the time. Great sound though.

This was a very weird show with the Bangles(i.e.,Walk like an Egyptian)coming in from the George Michaels show at the Superdome to join with the Neville Bro's and the Boys for the encores,not to mention the voodoo vibe of New Orleans!!! Didn't think the band performed too well either.

sounds like the recording is clipping at loud moments. this is very LOUD recording. the vocals are too heavy too.

This is a very bad matrix with way too much audience in the mix. The echo from the vocals and organ is distracting from the experience.

My first Dead shows were the St. Pete pair just before this show. Of course, after seeing the boys live, I was instantly a fan. I was lucky enough to hear a portion of the second set on the radio (I believe it was Gans' DH Hour) and the Estimated seemed strangely powerful. I've been looking for this show ever since. Thank you Archive.org for the INCREDIBLE job you have done and for providing such rare gems!!!

This was my 1st GD show in the Big Easy. I was 18 and skipped out on classes and frat night and pledge night. Well worth to roadtrip from BAMA and what a killer set. Too bad encores are missing. The Jerry tunes were mesmerizing and I saw the newx few years of shows in ATL.