Set 1:

d1t01 - Tuning

d1t02 - Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo ->

d1t03 - C C Rider

d1t04 - Brown Eyed Women

d1t05 - Mama Tried ->

d1t06 - Mexicali Blues

d1t07 - Keep On Growing ->

d1t08 - Big Railroad Blues ->

d1t09 - Looks Like Rain ->

d1t10 - Don't Ease Me In



Set 2:

d1t11 - Tuning

d1t12 - Shakedown Street ->

d1t13 - Samson And Delilah

d2t01 - Gimme Some Lovin' ->

d2t02 - He's Gone ->

d2t03 - Cryptical Envelopment ->

d2t04 - Drums ->

d2t05 - Space ->

d2t06 - The Other One ->

d2t07 - Stella Blue ->

d2t08 - Around And Around ->

d2t09 - Sugar Magnolia



Encore:

d2t10 - U.S. Blues

-- Disc change is seamless



-- Two SBD Cassette Masters were used to make this show complete



-- Many flaws have been fixed but PA static still remains



-- There is no channel swapping on this source



-- It sounds like there was some prior processing done to the discs



-- This recording is for from perfect but it's still the best I've heard



-- Thanks to Joe B. Jones for his help with the pitch correction

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Reviewer: halfofwhatyathoughtyouhad - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 30, 2019

Subject: Epic 2 nights kee-zee you have good taste imo! Both nights were epic!!

If you don't like this you don't like the Grateful Dead. I prefer the next night but it's by a canadian hare Lol. Both shows were some of the best that 1985 had to offer!! Bobby/Jerry/Phil were just getting off at Merriweather this summer 2 night run. - June 30, 2019Epic 2 nights

Reviewer: BigAlTampa - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 21, 2018

Subject: This is one SICK show! If you do not like this show, there is something wrong with you... This show is dripping, sick... - November 21, 2018This is one SICK show!

Reviewer: DustTizzle - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 7, 2016

Subject: Who's playing during CC Rider at... Who's playing during C.C. Rider at around 3:30 ???? There's a solo but I can't tell if it's Brent on some synthesized keys or Jerry on MIDI??? Can't remember if MIDI was on his set up yet. Otherwise it's a great show - October 7, 2016Who's playing during CC Rider at...

Reviewer: Jack Cerro - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 31, 2016

Subject: Brent 4:30 into 1/2 Step, right as Jerry starts singing the "Across the Rio Grande..." Brent trickles in with this delicate mandolin like accompaniment. Nice stuff. - January 31, 2016Brent

Reviewer: kee-zee - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 25, 2015

Subject: Watch me pull a rabbit out of my ass.. Yeah??..NO WAY you were at this show Cliff Hucker..If you were, you were passed out drunk in the parking lot..Go back to the hole you crawled out of! Merriweather rocked in the sweet summer of 85'!! The 1st set is upbeat and you can feel the band is having fun..Keep on Growing! I remember oh so well..the sun setting and they throw down one of the best Shakedowns I've ever heard live..A solid 2nd set fo sure!!The next night is a Winner also!!! so please>GIVE IT A WHIRL>Forever Grateful>Forever Dead!!!!!! - May 25, 2015Watch me pull a rabbit out of my ass..

Reviewer: ginosega - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 20, 2014

Subject: Don't get no better ..than this Shakedown. The entire jam is full-on Dead at their best, but the sublime entry into it (@7:55) and the unbelievable peak at the end (starting @ 12:00) are all-timers. - November 20, 2014Don't get no better

Reviewer: jpos - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 6, 2014

Subject: Shakedown Bob Weir plays some of the best guitar I've heard from him (sound and playing) in the '80's during that Shakedown. He just had such a nasty thick sound going on, especially during the last jam after the last chorus. This show is incredible. Making me feel very joyous right now. - September 6, 2014Shakedown

Reviewer: EaterOfTheDead - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 11, 2014

Subject: Easy one Charlie, you are the man. Not sure how you have found time to get all this done. I love '85, I love that summer, and yeah this is an outstanding example, and a very well polished recording. Thanks, I had to come out of lurkerdom to throw my $0.02 in the hat.



PS I miss everyone. - June 11, 2014Easy one

Reviewer: uncjon - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 28, 2014

Subject: It was the best of times Great sounding board by Charlie Miller once again! This show was so much fun to be part of. Flew into DC to hang with my friend Dave. Visited the Smithsonian the day before. Amazing times! - April 28, 2014It was the best of times

Reviewer: gordon hensley - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 30, 2014

Subject: one of the best shows ever in dc metro an easy five -- for the show and for charlie miller optimal quality...



keep on growin' helped move the show into overdrive along with a killer LLR in set one



second set opener the epic shakedown and the rest is all five star loveliness and power.



was at this show and in my top 10-20 of 150+ shows for all around fun and show quality. - January 30, 2014one of the best shows ever in dc metro

Reviewer: Skipknot! - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 2, 2014

Subject: Thank you Charlie Miller I've gave up looking for a board of this show when Jerry passed, but then again I stopped collecting tapes when that happened also. Almost 20 years later I am reliving my youth between this site and You Tube. You have made this family member one happy camper. Thank you so very much Charlie, you eased my soul. - January 2, 2014Thank you Charlie Miller

Reviewer: oydave - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 16, 2013

Subject: Merry Weather 21 years of shows. First show '74...last show Omni '95. These two Meriwether Post shows were the best shows I ever saw. The vibe was palpable. The crowd was into it. The band was happy and screwing around. The next night was better but this Shakedown...oh my freaking God! I actually prefer the audience tapes from the front of the lawn laid down by the guy sitting next to me. Thanks pal! Lost your name and address years ago but at least I sent you the dub from that weird vinyl boot I had with the Dark Star into Me And My Uncle from the unknown date. I know you dug it. This Charlie Miller version kills, too but that warm sound from the lawn will be with me until I french kiss the angel of death. - March 16, 2013Merry Weather

Reviewer: 2dose - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 9, 2012

Subject: Summer of 85 Rocked This was the best show of the summer. I remember how mellow the vibe was before the show started but the excitement was in the air. The circus was in town and the locals were overtaken by it across the highway at the local mall. Heads had abandoned there cars everywhere along the road leading to the pavilion and the parking lot was full. So we ended up parking at mall with many other Deadheads. The party was everywhere you turned, the only liqueur store around was in the mall too. By the time the crowd started to move across the street to the show the sun was starting to hit the tree tops and all the controls were set for a real good time. Had my ticket in hand but didn't realize it was for inside. Being it was my first time at the venue my jaw dropped when I got to my seat and saw how small the place was. Everybody was ready for some fun and I do remember the place going crazy when they played Shakedown. The 20 years so far banner was behind the band and it was really a sight to behold. Made me feel proud all over. By the time the show ended I was left with a big grin on my face and hot looking babe next to me that asked me for a hug because she said she felt the love coming out of me during the whole show. Ahhh those were the days. Anyways, enough about that...lol. Just kickback , get yourself feeling good and put the headphones on for this one. It's a rocker. Enjoy the quality here. The audience that had the most DL is worth getting too. - October 9, 2012Summer of 85 Rocked

Reviewer: boboneil - favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 4, 2012

Subject: tight band summer of '85 Saw a lot of shows from '75 on, and summer of '85 still stands out in my memory. It was as if they'd been practicing or something! Riverbend 6/24/85 second set is highly recommended. - August 4, 2012tight band summer of '85

Reviewer: swampRatchild - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 8, 2012

Subject: groovin' A killer 85' smokin'hott show.Put this in your earhole. - May 8, 2012groovin'

Reviewer: Folkhippy - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 24, 2012

Subject: Nothin's shakin' on Shakedown Street... Definitely one of the best Shakedowns the boys ever did. Absolutely incredible. - March 24, 2012Nothin's shakin' on Shakedown Street...

Reviewer: dupree413 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 16, 2011

Subject: DNA BUT WID I saw some shows in '85. And I have most of the shows from that year.

I personally feel this is a strong year for the GD overall and one of the strongest of the '80's.



At any rate, I agree with whomever wrote this show is overlooked. There is much to this show.



The Fun or X factor is through the roof. The first set (as was the case in most of '85) is well executed, but short.



The second set HAS to be in the top 4 or 5 that year.

11/1 was certainly more unique in song choice and placement; and Saratoga was unbeievable.

But Shakedown>Samson rocks. Put it on turn it up and just take it in. The Gimmie Some Lovin's definitely finds itself at an odd place in the rotation. But it works, esp b/c Jerry delivers a He's Gone>Cryptical gem afterwards. Many have commented that the band never seemed to quite "get" Cryptical to the point where you went "they nailed it". But the dare to revive it, and the placement of it see 6/25 and 9/3 is certainly worth the effort.



Post drumz has a great Other One (I always thought that song should scare - ok maybe that is not the right word) but make you tremble - and this one does.



Hard to compete in a year that started so strong in Philly, Nassau, Springfield. The Fall run was also incredible.

But Merriweather should be in anyone's top 5 in my humble opinion.



Enjoy and God Bless

5 stars - December 16, 2011DNA BUT WID

Reviewer: ShakedownSteve - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 8, 2011

Subject: To each his own... I declare, I have loved and will always love this show for obvious reasons. Thanks again to all for the effort. Over and out. - October 8, 2011To each his own...

Reviewer: getting old daddy - favorite favorite favorite - July 15, 2011

Subject: the boys in 85 I was too young to see the early shows. but the 85 mark was in the heat of my run with the band. love any show Brent was at. - July 15, 2011the boys in 85

Reviewer: Pangolin22 - favorite favorite favorite - February 19, 2011

Subject: I normally like summer 85 shows but... ... this one didn't thrill me and I'm not sure why based on the other reviews here. I was directed to this show on the strength of the Shakedown which I have to say I didn't love (besides Jerry's lyrical gaffs, I just didn't find it a particularly exciting version). Some alright moment in this show and although I wasn't crazy about Cryptical's revival, this is one of the stronger ones in 85. The OO was pretty good and a spirited US Blues to end the show. On the flip-side, I found the post-drums kind of dull (Around is my least favourite Bobby tune even when they played it well back in 73/74...) and the Don't Ease wasn't good at all. - February 19, 2011I normally like summer 85 shows but...

Reviewer: corby112 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 14, 2010

Subject: One of the best shows from '85 This is a very underrated high quality show from the June '85 run. In the top three shows (along with 7/1) from the year IMO.



The first set starts off with a rousing Half Step. Jerry belts out the Rio Grandio line. C.C. Rider follows and it includes an incredible bluesy final jam. Brown Eyed women follows and while not the best version it is well played and sung with lots of energy. After some Bobby cowboy songs they bust out an incredible version of Keep on Growing. This is full of enthusiasm and energy and is the best version I've heard. Looks Like Rain is another highlight followed by a decent Don't Ease.



Set two gets going with an incredible Shakedown Street. Many people site this as one of the best versions ever and it deserves the praise. A long extended funky jam featuring great soloing and group improv. This segues into a scorching Samson but Jerry's playing seems a bit off rhythm. Gimme Some Lovin' brings back the energy followed by an excellent jam that finishes the set. He's Gone is well played and soulful with a nice vocal jam that segues into Cryptical, always a great surprise! The Other One that comes out of Space in excellent segueing into a beautiful rendition of Stella. One of the better later versions of the song. Sugar Mags closes out the show with incredible energy. - July 14, 2010One of the best shows from '85

Reviewer: richmond randy - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 1, 2010

Subject: Cliff, you were not there. If you were, you wouldn't be writing this trash. More 85 junk? What planet are you on? - July 1, 2010Cliff, you were not there.

Reviewer: Cliff Hucker - favorite favorite - October 15, 2009

Subject: More junk from '85 I guess this stinker deserves five stars just because you attended the show?



I was there as well but I cant listen to this...



In spite of brilliant Charlie Miller sound quality, this is just more junk from 1985! - October 15, 2009More junk from '85

Reviewer: Alex, Geddy, Neil, Jerry, Bobby, Phil, Brent, Mickey, Billy - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 30, 2009

Subject: Charlie Miller is GD's 5th Beatle



matrix of this show can be found at:



http://www.archive.org/details/gd1985-06-30.mtx.seamons.94642.sbeok.flac16



i never really got into Matrix mixes but to each his own..



when it comes to re-mastering, there's Charlie Miller and then there's everybody else.



performance is 5-star as well. Floating Sage:matrix of this show can be found at:i never really got into Matrix mixes but to each his own..when it comes to re-mastering, there's Charlie Miller and then there's everybody else.performance is 5-star as well. - May 30, 2009Charlie Miller is GD's 5th Beatle

Reviewer: JustAFloatingSage - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 30, 2009

Subject: PeopleSayThisShowRocked Notes to self: ... Audience version captures magic of show...this version better fidelity for my bum ears



1st listening not what I expected...think recording will grow on me ... Some good jams for me to pick guitar with (eg: CCRider, Shakedown, Space >OtherOne very cool)...I know band and audience were cooking together 'cause I listened to audience recorded version before this one...goal: find another version(soundboard w/audience) - April 30, 2009PeopleSayThisShowRocked

Reviewer: d-boy - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 2, 2009

Subject: THIS is the one! THANK YOU! i was just about to give up on finding a version here that sounds better than the CASSETTE i FOUND IN A BOX in my CLOSET a couple days ago.......i actually believe that audience tapes sound better on cassette.....it's hard to properly DIGITALIZE a EXPERIENCE.....a course, if you were THERE.......LUCKY YOU, and SURE, it brings back memories



but i believe something else, too.......mostly from my years of dancing in DJ-tape playing venues AFTER Jerry flew the coop.......and i don't just believe it, i actually know it for a FACT:



if you were at ANY shows..........you were at EVERY show



and if you have any sense at all......you still ARE - January 2, 2009THIS is the one!

Reviewer: Estimated Pete - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 26, 2008

Subject: Lovin' summer '85 Great show! Thanks again Mr. Miller for the crispy critter. My copies always had a muddy, over-processed quality to them. Nice Shakedown, of course. I always liked the unique twist brent added at about the 11:30 mark. Jerry is quick to chip in and adds an ever-increasing peak to the twist. They both were definitely on the same page with what was happenin'. I imagine Jerry was giving Brent the all-knowing look above his glasses and an agreeable head nod like he always did. I always dug how they communicated without speaking. Jerry would start swaying a little and the groove was on. Summer '85 has always been a favorite of mine and the Merriweather shows remind me why. - November 26, 2008Lovin' summer '85

Reviewer: drifterhatesleafblowers - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 2, 2008

Subject: Merri F'n Weather What a place. So many good times there.



This show and the night after were heaven on earth.



It was the 20th birthday year and everything seemed happy, even with Jerry in Red. Not a bad time to be 25, footloose and fancy free.



My second favorite Shakedown to 7-6-97 Pittsburgh......



Take a long listen to He's Gone and Stella too. Both are so crisp. - October 2, 2008Merri F'n Weather

Reviewer: ocea - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 23, 2008

Subject: insanity There were nights and then there were nights.Possibly the best show I ever attended standing on the second set alone.not that the first one was terrible.Not sure what the review before was thinking.Someone has yet to refer me to a better Shakedown.2nd set is spotless beginning to end.When Bobby is on the whole thing just gets pretty sick.It was all we could do in this most beautiful of outdoor settings to hold on tight and ride one wave after another.This summer tour left more than a few lines on our faces after a full month of perma-grin. - August 23, 2008insanity

Reviewer: BawstonStrangler - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 22, 2008

Subject: One of 85's Best



As everyone has mentioned, the Shakedown is awesome. Not as good as 10/25/79, but it's up there. And not always talked about, but this Drums>Space is great. In Space at about A quick sampling revealed that this Charlie Miller version is the one to have.As everyone has mentioned, the Shakedown is awesome. Not as good as 10/25/79, but it's up there. And not always talked about, but this Drums>Space is great. In Space at about 4:01 4:30 the aliens are actually trying to communicate. I've caught this maybe on only one other occasion, date forgotton. Grt follow up with The Other One, which by the end finally brings us back down to earth. Sugar Mag also very good. Overall an easy 5. - August 22, 2008One of 85's Best

Reviewer: secret8476 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 10, 2008

Subject: yup yup Just got listening to that shakedown and oh man -it's just juicy. Its stuff like what ya hear in there that makes me love Brent so much. - July 10, 2008yup yup

Reviewer: buildakicker - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 4, 2008

Subject: Rippin' Shakedown... This is a great sounding concert. One of my favorite tapes ever! I sent it to a friend, and haven't heard it in a while. It's good to have it back again. Thanks for the super clean sound Charlie! - June 4, 2008Rippin' Shakedown...

Reviewer: Chris U. - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 13, 2008

Subject: Shakedown That is all. - January 13, 2008Shakedown