The Daily Nugs - March 3, 2025
From Grateful Dead of the Day
On this day in 1968, the Dead took to the streets for an iconic free concert in the Haight. The music, which is often overlooked in the telling of this iconic event, was so good with a steamy Viola Lee, Smokestack Lightning, and Lovelight. Get the full story and listen to the show at Grateful Dead of the Day.
We would not have tape of the Grateful Dead's legendary Haight Street free concert if it was not for Steve Brown, who used a US Navy reel-to-reel system to record the first four songs. Read more about Brown, the recording on Haight Street, and how Brown sent the tape out to the US Navy's Seventh Fleet.
This 1992 show has a fun Iko second set opener and an intriguing Playin'> Uncle John's> Wave To The Wind. But it is the Drums and Space which eventually congeals into China Doll that is the highlight of the evening, the latter tune unfolding beatifically with an enchanting Jerry-driven jam. Head to Grateful Dead of the Day to listen to the show and read about Rush drummer Neil Peart's thoughts on the show, which he watched from stage.
Watch this beautifully remastered video of a top-notch '87 show. And don't miss the Dirty Dozen Brass Band sitting in with the boys on Iko to kick off the second set. Take it all in at Grateful Dead of the Day.
As we just mentioned, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band took the stage with the Grateful Dead back in 1987. With the Dirty Dozen setup far stage right, Phil is closest, and he is literally grinning from ear to ear. And why wouldn’t he be. Jerry was back from his coma, and the Dead’s future was bright. And having the New Orleans natives on hand to celebrate Mardi Gras only made it that much more special. Check that performance out and read more about the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Read more about the Dirty Dozen and check out their time with the Dead.
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