Forum VIP Dr. Vapor Posted August 21, 2010 Forum VIP Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I grew up Washington DC and saw a few shows there in '88....its truly a classic old Arena like the Spectrum or Boston Garden...it had great sound and the Dead loved it...I listed below a few classic nights I would take any of them and twice on Sunday....Looking forward to some more good ol' grateful dead....Dr. V 09-13-87 Capital Centre, Landover, Md. (Sun) 1: Iko Iko, Rooster, B. E. Women, Fever, Stagger Lee, Masterpiece, Bird Song, Promised 2: Scarlet> Fire, Playin> Drumz> Other One> Stella Blue> Throwing Stones> Good Lovin> La Bamba> Good Lovin E: Heaven's Door Would be First Time for DSO...I believe.... 08-31-80 Capital Centre, Landover, Md. (Sun) 1: Alabama> Promised, TLEO, Mama Tried> Mexicali, Althea> Rooster, Tennessee Jed, Far From Me, Lazy Lightning> Supplication, Deal 2: Greatest> Uncle John> Sailor> Saint> Comes A Time> Truckin> Drumz> Other One> Stella Blue> Miracle> Good Lovin E: Brokedown Stella & Comes a Time....you kidding me First Choice 11-08-79 Capital Centre, Landover, Md. (Thu) 1: Minglewood, Stagger Lee, Mama Tried> Mexicali, China Cat> I Know You Rider, All Over Now, Don't Ease, L. L. Rain> Deal 2: Scarlet> Fire, Sailor> Saint> Drumz> NFA> Morning Dew E: Johnny B. Goode last "Morning Dew": 04-15-78 [110] 09-25-76 Capital Centre, Landover, Md. (Sat) 1: Bertha, Minglewood, Ramble On, Cassidy, B. E. Women, Mama Tried, Peggy-O, All Over Now, Loser, Let It Grow, Sugaree 2: Lazy Lightning> Supplication, Half Step, Dancin> Cosmic Charlie, Scarlet, St. Stephen> NFA> Drums> St. Stephen> Sugar Magnolia The roof almost caved in after this set....just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tinkerbell Posted August 21, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 2: ......... Cosmic Charlie, Scarlet, St. Stephen> NFA> Drums> St. Stephen> Sugar Magnolia The roof almost caved in after this set....just sayin this has been my work out "tape" for about 10 years....... every other day, and still looking forward to hearing it tomorrow...... btw because or the lack of a roof i do work out, outside...... ..... also was the first show i "called" at the bitlmore in madison wisconsin back in 06 or 07.... it was an intense workout..... miss you dr.v ...this buds for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugdog Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Scarlet> Fire, Playin> Drumz> Other One> Stella Blue> Throwing Stones> Good Lovin> La Bamba> Good Lovin Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP gr8fulpair Posted August 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Was at this show. 09-13-87 Capital Centre, Landover, Md. (Sun) 1: Iko Iko, Rooster, B. E. Women, Fever, Stagger Lee, Masterpiece, Bird Song, Promised 2: Scarlet> Fire, Playin> Drumz> Other One> Stella Blue> Throwing Stones> Good Lovin> La Bamba> Good Lovin E: Heaven's Door If I'm not mistaken, it was the 3rd of a 3 night run and lemme tell ya, we 'bout had to build a damn ark to get back home. It rained more in those few days than some whole summers...... We were partial to sleeping on a blanket on the ground in the parking lots of shows, but we'd of awakened downstream in Landover. I was driving a Honda Civic hatchback - me and my girlfriend and my buddy slept in that mo-fo. Went to these shows without tix and did not get in the first two nights, but got in Sun night and had a blast. All three shows were good as I recall, but this is the one I'd of chosen if I knew I was only going to get in one night. The second set was monster - and for me, it doesn't get much better than a Knockin' encore particularly when sung by Jer. (the perfect wind-down). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted August 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I got lucky and was stuffed two seats for each '87 show by the fine folks at GDTS right between Phil and Bobby - front row! Same two seats each night. Trouble was that as I recall security was as nasty as imaginable. Both inside and out. As bad as any shows I can recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subcooler Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I got lucky and was stuffed two seats for each '87 show by the fine folks at GDTS right between Phil and Bobby - front row! Same two seats each night. Trouble was that as I recall security was as nasty as imaginable. Both inside and out. As bad as any shows I can recall. Really never had any issues with Security @ Cap Center.....Must of been on my best behavior or......In no shape to give anyone trouble Brendan Byrne security was by far the worst I saw following the Dead ! Peace, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maningreen Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 RIP Adam Katz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted August 25, 2010 Advisory Board Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 10-09-94 USAir Arena, Landover, Md. (Sun) 1: Bucket, Bertha, Spoonful, Stagger Lee, Broken Arrow, Me & My Uncle@> Big River@, So Many Roads, Promised 2: H. C. Sunshine, Samson, Way To Go, Ship Of Fools, Saint> Drumz> Miracle> Comes A Time> Throwing Stones> Lovelight E: Rain final/last "Comes A Time": 03-27-93 [127] - venue used to be called "Capital Centre" - Rex Foundation benefit This was my only Caps Center show.... Don't remember much of the show, but I do remember the ride home in the rain, in a busted up VW with no windshield wipers, Bunjee corded doors, low battery, and a half flat tire...... tripping balls.... Good times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP jfolks Posted August 25, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 for those who were in attendance at the la bamba show.. i wondered recently what was the general initial reaction when jerry busted out la bamba? was it "this is cheesy" or "FUUUUUUUUUUUCK YAAA!" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kira Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 for those who were in attendance at the la bamba show.. i wondered recently what was the general initial reaction when jerry busted out la bamba? was it "this is cheesy" or "FUUUUUUUUUUUCK YAAA!" ?? Hey Jordan!! Miss you loads you cute thing. At any rate, you know, not sure what this means, but I'm not sure if I was at this show or not!! Seriously. And I can't find my damm book with my zillion (slight exaggeration) Dead ticket stubs and handwritten setlists in it right this second, as the damm dog, LUCY (as in I LOVE, IN THE SKY, and LOOSE), just ate a pound of bacon off of the kitchen counter. So much for the BLT's for dinner. They're not quite as tasty without the B (and all of you vegies, I love you, but the rest of you, well, you KNOW what I mean). Anyway, it was always my understanding back in the day that Jerry was a big fan of Los Lobos. Perhaps someome can confirm this, but that was the word. And I have this feeling that I heard it, and that is was all very good....not cheesy or fuuuuuuuuuuuuck yaaa.......enjoyable and happy ......possible I have this on an old Maxell UDXLII.......maybe...... At any rate, I'll be at the Rams Head, and any Cap Center show will be a treat as I'm PRETTY SURE I saw more shows there (I think) than anywhere else since !!! Bring it on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP gr8fulpair Posted August 26, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 for those who were in attendance at the la bamba show.. i wondered recently what was the general initial reaction when jerry busted out la bamba? was it "this is cheesy" or "FUUUUUUUUUUUCK YAAA!" ?? My vague recollection was that it was more like........................ "OK,....OK,... different and unexpected, but OK,...." The crowd in general was pretty jacked - as you know anything NEW getting busted out would get a rise out of the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum VIP Dr. Vapor Posted August 26, 2010 Author Forum VIP Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 It was a crazy surprise... but Los Lobos who had been playing the song and was all over the radio... was hot at the time and also very good friends of the Band and Garcia so it was understandable....Jerry has a pretty good spanish accent I have to say....Dr.V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted August 27, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'll be there. Hoping for the 76 and the 79 morning dew. That 76 is FANTASTIC show. DP vol. 20... Cosmic Charlie AND St. Stephen and you're done for. Either way, I'll be happy with whatever Capital Centre shows they play but those are my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted August 27, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 This one wouldn't hurt either... 09/02/88 Capital Centre - Landover, MD Set 1: Hell In A Bucket They Love Each Other New Minglewood Blues Dire Wolf Queen Jane Approximately Althea Let It Grow Set 2: Scarlet Begonias Fire On The Mountain Looks Like Rain Terrapin Station Drums The Wheel All Along The Watchtower Stella Blue Sugar Magnolia Encore: Black Muddy River Scarlet>Fire, Terrapin, Stella! Mamma Mia, I loves it! Orrrrrr 03/17/91 Capital Centre - Landover, MD Set 1: Hell In A Bucket Sugaree Walkin' Blues Peggy-O Queen Jane Approximately Rubin And Cherise Let It Grow Set 2: China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider Man Smart-Woman Smarter Crazy Fingers Truckin' New Speedway Boogie Drums Space The Wheel All Along The Watchtower Black Peter Around And Around Encore: U.S. Blues First GD Reuben and Cherise with many other goodies packed in there. So many good choices to choose from. Very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugdog Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 It was a crazy surprise but Los Lobos who had been playing the song was hot a the time and very good friends ot the Band and Garcia so it was understandable....Jerry has a pretty good spanish accent I have to say....Dr.V Los Lobos is at the Granada in Dallas 12/1! I can't wait to see em for the first time...they did a nice cover of Bertha a few years back and just recently put their stamp on a West LA Fadeaway that sounds nice. :icon14: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP HelpSlip Posted August 27, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 ok have to bite here. so many amazing moments at the CapCentre. only Dew of 79 (Jerr forgets what part he's playing), first Touch in 82, the electric Ripple encore in 88, LooseLucy breakout, B.t.Wind breakout, Reuben&Che, Satisfaction breakout in 92, first Lucy in Sky 9.11.87, the 87 3-pack is very strong, first time playing there since 82 1: Bertha>Promised, Candyman, Minglewood, Push, Tons Of Steel, Desolation Row, Deal 2: Sugar Magnolia>Sugaree, Estimated>Eyes> Drumz> GDTRFB> Mr. Fantasy>Watchtower>Wharf Rat>Sunshine Daydream E: Touch the next night,9.12 1: Bucket, Loser, Me & My Uncle>Big River, Ramble On, Tom Thumb, Hey Pocky Way, Cassidy, Might As Well 2: Cumberland>Samson,Ship Of Fools,Woman Smarter> Drumz>Truckin>Miracle>Morning Dew>Lovelight E: Saturday Night>Black Muddy River came back in 90 with serious love, each night they broke something out, 3.14.90 loose lucy (since74) 3.15.90 easy to love you and revolution (since 80 and 85) 3.16.90 b.t.wind (since74) came back the next year and unleashed Reuben&Cherise on st.patty's day'91 3.20.91 is a good list for Dso 1: Stranger, Cold Rain, Rooster, Althea, B. T. Wind, Tennessee Jed, Music> Might As Well 2: Eyes>Foolish>Estimated>He's Gone> Drumz>Other One>Wharf Rat>Sugar Magnolia E: The Weight Dso knows Stir it Up very well so they could do the next night too, 3.21.91 1: Half Step, Mexicali>Big River, Candyman, Memphis Blues, Bird Song 2: Victim>Scarlet>Fire>Stir It Up Jam> Drumz>GDTRFB>Throwing Stones>NFA E: Box Of Rain hey Press, check out 10.2.80 set2: Drums>Comes A Time>Sailor>Saint>Terrapin>Playin>Drumz>Stella Blue>Sugar Magnolia E: Alabama and 7.26.72 portland, DarkStar>ComesATime, SugarMag,BEWomen,BIODTL,Stella, ..that Stella is easily in top10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Dstone5553 Posted August 27, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 for those who were in attendance at the la bamba show.. i wondered recently what was the general initial reaction when jerry busted out la bamba? was it "this is cheesy" or "FUUUUUUUUUUUCK YAAA!" ?? La Bama was hot on it's way to becoming the number one song in the country at that time (I think the movie did okay too). As everyone knows, Los Lobos was covering the Richie Valens' original version which was one of the first rock hits on radio (Peggy Sue is my favorite for the fairly early ones). This was one of those songs that were hits on the radio that the GD tackled (Werewolves and Hey Jude being the most famous but Weir teased Saturday Night Fever before Uncle at that cataclysmic Illinois show--4/24/78). Kira is right I think, it must have been because Garcia liked Los Lobos as a band (I remember them being one of the few openers he came out to watch) and my guess is he liked Valens and the song too. Still looking for a board of that Providence version--9/7/87. Great to see some of the young'ins come out for this thread! Hope you two and Mason come out to SF and soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Dstone5553 Posted August 27, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 ok have to bite here. so many amazing moments at the CapCentre. only Dew of 79 (Jerr forgets what part he's playing), Listen to Space for Garcia's shouting "Morning Dew! Morning Dew!" as if he just came up with the most brilliant idea of his life. In hindsight, it was a pretty damn good one. That version stands by itself, warts (and reggae) and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP New York Steve Posted August 28, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Listen to Space for Garcia's shouting "Morning Dew! Morning Dew!" as if he just came up with the most brilliant idea of his life. In hindsight, it was a pretty damn good one. That version stands by itself, warts (and reggae) and all. Used to like Landover, mellow vibe, last show was in 94 fall tour... Perhaps a little hasty, but I maybe a permant fixture on the east coast before these shows... crossing my fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus B Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 This one wouldn't hurt either... 09/02/88 Capital Centre - Landover, MD Set 1: Hell In A Bucket They Love Each Other New Minglewood Blues Dire Wolf Queen Jane Approximately Althea Let It Grow Set 2: Scarlet Begonias Fire On The Mountain Looks Like Rain Terrapin Station Drums The Wheel All Along The Watchtower Stella Blue Sugar Magnolia Encore: Black Muddy River Scarlet>Fire, Terrapin, Stella! Mamma Mia, I loves it! Orrrrrr 03/17/91 Capital Centre - Landover, MD Set 1: Hell In A Bucket Sugaree Walkin' Blues Peggy-O Queen Jane Approximately Rubin And Cherise Let It Grow Set 2: China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider Man Smart-Woman Smarter Crazy Fingers Truckin' New Speedway Boogie Drums Space The Wheel All Along The Watchtower Black Peter Around And Around Encore: U.S. Blues First GD Reuben and Cherise with many other goodies packed in there. So many good choices to choose from. Very excited! Was at both shows and both were great. But....as a HUGE JGB fan, the Rubin bust out was especially memorable mostly because the majority of heads had no clue what tune it was (or couldn't believe they were playing it!) for a lil' while. Himself, would not be disappointed if DSO played the 91 Rubin bust out show as one of the two Cap Center weekend shows!! Will be happy either way, whatever they play.....all the time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus B Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 It was a crazy surprise but Los Lobos who had been playing the song was hot a the time and very good friends ot the Band and Garcia so it was understandable....Jerry has a pretty good spanish accent I have to say....Dr.V Your GD knowledge and passion is well documented..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum VIP Dr. Vapor Posted August 28, 2010 Author Forum VIP Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Torin, Just listened to the Stella from 8-31-80 Cap Centre , lots of love there...thanks....it all rolls into one..nothin comes for free....SO TRUE...see u soon...Dr. V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum VIP Dr. Vapor Posted August 28, 2010 Author Forum VIP Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 The '91 Shows also bring it very strong...lots of Great Stuff as mentioned....it was also a double keyboard era...maybe Herdy will sit in on the Vince spot or another Special Guest...but what do I know........Dr.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Rbarracoph Posted August 29, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 The '91 Shows also bring it very strong...lots of Great Stuff as mentioned....it was also a double keyboard era...maybe Herdy will sit in on the Vince spot or another Special Guest...but what do I know........Dr.V. Does Herdy play keys? He looks a little like Vince so.............(love ya Herdy!!) RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy digits Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 10-09-94 USAir Arena, Landover, Md. (Sun) 1: Bucket, Bertha, Spoonful, Stagger Lee, Broken Arrow, Me & My Uncle@> Big River@, So Many Roads, Promised 2: H. C. Sunshine, Samson, Way To Go, Ship Of Fools, Saint> Drumz> Miracle> Comes A Time> Throwing Stones> Lovelight E: Rain final/last "Comes A Time": 03-27-93 [127] - venue used to be called "Capital Centre" - Rex Foundation benefit This was my only Caps Center show.... Don't remember much of the show, but I do remember the ride home in the rain, in a busted up VW with no windshield wipers, Bunjee corded doors, low battery, and a half flat tire...... tripping balls.... Good times.... Herdy, I, too, saw comes a time my first show ( actually not sure this was your first show - was it? ) Hartford 5-10-80 Torin, Just listened to the Stella from 8-31-80 Cap Centre , lots of love there...thanks....it all rolls into one..nothin comes for free....SO TRUE...see u soon...Dr. V wasn't that a spectrum show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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