December 1989 was a busy month for deadheads. Some lucky deadheads saw Jerry Garcia ten times. They started with the Jerry Garcia Band at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, the Dead at the Forum in LA, the Dead's Earthquake Benefit in Oakland, California, and of course later that month the annual ritualistic Grateful Dead three-night New Years Run in Oakland. Brian Bothun … [Read more...] about December 1989: Dancing on the Edge of the Decade
Show Reviews
Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA June 1989 Report
The house that Bill Graham built, Shoreline Amphitheater located in Mountain View, CA is well on its way to becoming the home of the Grateful Dead in the 1990's. For the third year in a row the 22,000 capacity venue welcomed the Dead for their Summer Solstice sold-out three day run on June 18, 19 and 21, 1989. On June 21 the Dead invited the whole country to celebrate Summer … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA June 1989 Report
Camping and Swimming: Jerry Garcia Band – Eel River June 10, 1989
In what many deadheads described as the ideal place for a concert, French's Camp in Northern California was the setting in early June for "Electric on the Eel". Featuring the Jerry Garcia Band, and Dr. John, this was the second annual benefit for the Wavy Gravy's Hog Farm. T-shirts and shorts weather combined with dipping into the Eel River made for a fine musical … [Read more...] about Camping and Swimming: Jerry Garcia Band – Eel River June 10, 1989
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center February 5-7 1989 Review
Show highlights of the Grateful Dead's February 1989 sold-out run at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland CA included debut performances of new Dead tunes "We Can Run", "A Little Light" and "Standing on the Moon". Correspondent: Will Sparks.Photos: ©1989 Robbi Cohn/Dead images, Jay Blakesberg.Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 010 - March … [Read more...] about Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center February 5-7 1989 Review
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, CA February 10-12 Review
Just three days after their sold-out run at the Kaiser, the band moved the party south to the Forum in Inglewood, California, a venue not visited by the Dead since 1977. Show highlights include surprise guest appearances by Spencer Davis and Bob Dylan. Correspondent: Andy Goodman.Photos: ©1989 Robbi Cohn/Dead Images.Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired on Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Great Western Forum, Inglewood, CA February 10-12 Review
New Year’s Shows 1988 at the Oakland CA Coliseum Report
The New Year's Grateful Dead shows are probably the most popular Dead shows played all year. Deadheads fly and drive thousands of miles to be part of the annual tradition. DTV reports on the scene outside and musical highlights inside the 19,200 seating capacity arena, including a surprise guest appearance by Springsteen E-Street band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, and Bill … [Read more...] about New Year’s Shows 1988 at the Oakland CA Coliseum Report
Long Beach, CA Arena December 1988 Report
The Long Beach, CA Arena, with a capacity 14,500, has become a regular stop during the Grateful Dead Winter tours right before the New Years shows. This year's three-day run was graced by warm southern California weather. DTV reports on the huge dead village in four city blocks across from the arena, and musical highlights such as the first performance of "Jack-a-roe" since … [Read more...] about Long Beach, CA Arena December 1988 Report
Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Just six days after their record-breaking 9 show stand at New York City's Madison Square Garden, the Dead were back on the West Coast for their second appearance at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. One highlight was the first west coast electric "To Lay Me Down" since September 1981.Correspondent: Will Sparks. Music: Jerry's Kids. Photos: Jay BlakesbergVideo Light … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Northwest Tour 1988 – Tacoma WA and Eugene OR – A Review
Before their major East Coast Fall Tour, the Grateful Dead made their way to the Northwest, for their first concert in Washington in nearly five years, and the first ever concert in the city of Tacoma. The Santana Reunion band opened for the Dead in Tacoma, with original members keyboardist Gregg Rolie and drummer Michael Shrieve. After a day for travel, the Dead and the … [Read more...] about Northwest Tour 1988 – Tacoma WA and Eugene OR – A Review
Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA 1988: a Review
Musical highlights of the three-day Grateful Dead concert stand at the Laguna Seca raceway in Monterey, CA, July 1988.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent/Music: William Sparks. Photos: Jay Blakesberg.Video Light Show: 1988 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. … [Read more...] about Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA 1988: a Review
The Greeks July 1988: A Review
A musical highlights review of the July, 1988 Greek Theater Grateful Dead concerts in Berkeley Ca. Reviewer William Sparks asserts that there is an indescribable element of ambiance that sets the Greek Theater apart from every other place the Dead play.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent/Music: William Sparks. Photos: Jay Blakesberg.Video light … [Read more...] about The Greeks July 1988: A Review
The Kaiser Convention Center 1988 shows – Review
Musical highlights of the first Grateful Dead shows of 1988 held in February and March at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland California, including the first Dear Mr. Fantasy into Hey Jude Reprise combination since Red Rocks in 1985. Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year parade photos by Jay Blakesberg. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 001 - April, 1988. … [Read more...] about The Kaiser Convention Center 1988 shows – Review
Frost Amphitheater 4/30 – 5/1, 1988 – Review
Musical highlights from these two Grateful Dead shows held at the Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford University campus in the spring of 1988 include a debut of a new cover tune - Let the Good Times Roll. Photos by Jay Blakesberg. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 002 - June 1988. … [Read more...] about Frost Amphitheater 4/30 – 5/1, 1988 – Review