The Daily Nugs - February 17, 2024

From Grateful Dead of the Day

The boys absolutely torched Keith and Donna's last show on this day in 1979. Right out of the gate Bobby storms into Greatest Story Ever Told with Jerry following behind blazing a funky, interstellar sound and the crowd roaring its approval. A hot Might as Well opens the second half, which, once they bust into Terrapin, advances from merely mind blowing to truly unreal as the whole band seems to provide a beautiful musical sendoff for the Godchauxs. Listen to the entire show and read more at Grateful Dead of the Day.

After a stellar, but choppy first set with a snappy Minglewood, evocative Sugaree, and funky Man Smart Woman Smarter on this day in 1982, the Dead come back with an absolutely scorching second half, knocking on the doors of perfection and opening the doors of perception. Treat your ears over at Grateful Dead of the Day.

Early in the 1988 campaign, the Dead delivered a heady show. The band gets the crowd dancing from the start with a fun Hey Pocky Way and then proves they are ready to really blow minds with a stellar Desolation Row. Later on, a "we want Phil" chant results in a stellar Box of Rain. Check it all out.

February 17th Shows and Recordings:

• 1968 – Selland Arena – Frenso, California

• 1973 – St. Paul Auditorium – St. Paul, Minnesota

• 1977 – Sound City – Van Nuys, California

• 1979 – Oakland Coliseum Arena – Oakland, California

• 1982 – Warfield Theater – San Francisco, California

• 1988 – Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center – Oakland, California

Until tomorrow, spread the love and enjoy the music!