Set 1



Jack Straw-> Franklin's Tower, Minglewood Blues, Tennessee Jed-> Looks Like Rain-> Don't Ease Me In, Playin' In The Band-> Drums-> Not Fade Away*-> Sugar Magnolia*, E: U.S. Blues** Finale: Bridging the Gap***



Cambodian Refugee Benefit. FM Broadcast KSAN San Francisco.*w/ John Cippolina and Carlos Santana, **w/ Greg Errico, ***w/ everyone. Other artist(s): Joan Baez, Jefferson Starship, Carlos Santana & The Beach Boys

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Reviewer: gordon hensley - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 15, 2018

Subject: groovy little show really like atmosphere of this one-off show. like the playin' to effectively 'start' second set and gets very 1980 jammed out -- crystal clear ensemble mastery; amazing grace, surprisingly, not close to being as good as first encore tune, which features tasty jerry guitar work. oh, and a jackstraw show opener? wins me over every time. - January 15, 2018groovy little show

Reviewer: c-freedom - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 14, 2018

Subject: T for NYC ? Good outside the box uni-set.

Jerry has cool vocal prowess in Jack Straw.

Playin goes psychedelic in a hurry!



Humility before a Holy GOD is V. I.P.

Especially when Scripture says,

"There is none righteous,

No not one"

not a fan of da sista Baez

but the tune lights the narrow road ---

THE WAY to heaven.

Nothing in my hands do I bring

To the cross of Christ

do i cling!

NEVER GONNA MISS US... - January 14, 2018T for NYC ?

Reviewer: kbmill - - December 17, 2014

Subject: bread crumb So begins 1980 as I listen to the entire recorded history. I can't wait for the acoustic shows.



1980 has the most dates (86) since 1972 (also 86) and is the high water mark for the rest of the band's history. - December 17, 2014bread crumb

Reviewer: GermanShepherd - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 14, 2014

Subject: Amazing Grace, pass Yeah, I agree, the last two songs looked better on the playlist than they sounded. Not a fan of religious crap anyhow and the land of 1000 dances was not all that musical. Historical only, otherwise, this ole dog's gonna pass. - February 14, 2014Amazing Grace, pass

Reviewer: Tanyardbranch - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 28, 2013

Subject: Santana! I had never heard of this set until I stumbled across it here on the archive and I was beyond pleased to hear such a unique and deftly executed set.



As the band was sharing the stage for a charity event, they only play one set, but what a set it is! From a structural standpoint, it seems that the band is trying to combine elements from both sets of a full length show.



The opening Jack Straw>Franklin's is magical (talk about a rare transition) and the Minglewood is absolutely smoking with a slide-laden main riff and a funky beat that really brings out the best in a post-Shakedown Minglewood. Tennesee Jed is well paced and floats into a gorgeous LLR that ends into a nice, Brent-heavy Don't Ease.



Playin' launches what I would call the "second set" portion of the show, showing this undoubedly mixed-fanbase crowd juse how far the Dead can launch into space. Drums segues into the real highlight of the show when Carlos Santana joins the band for NFA>Sugar Mag. The interplay between Santana and Garcia does not disappoint as two of the most virtuosic players to ever pick up a guitar work together to weave some amazing textures into these two crowd-favorites. A hot U.S. Blues closes the Dead's set after an unbelievable night.



The last two tracks from this recording are interesting from a historical perspective but don't really do much for me musically. If you've never heard this show this is a must-listen, truly five fingers on a hand-type playing.



I would give four stars for only one set but the Santana appearance makes this an undeniable five. - January 28, 2013Santana!

Reviewer: birdsong4all - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 27, 2012

Subject: Thank you! I've had a tape of this show since the early 80's (compliments of my dear friend, RIP, Brother Tom.) The tape has suffered -- too much time in a hot car, funky tape players, etc. etc.



Soooooooo pleased to find this show here! - February 27, 2012Thank you!

Reviewer: njpg - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 14, 2012

Subject: Very good show, high average soundboard. I always wish Cipollina would let it rip a little more when he's jamming with the Dead. Joan can really summon up the energy, though, can't she. Amazing Grace! - January 14, 2012Very good show,

Reviewer: graham? - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 12, 2011

Subject: The popcorn seeds that were sown into my frontal cortex burst into into fluffy crunchy corns during NFA.



I suggest you start there, then on to the rest if you like. - December 12, 2011The popcorn seeds that were sown

Reviewer: utopian - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 20, 2011

Subject: Christmas came late this year One of my most visited shows. This one has it all for me and has converted many to believe. The band is locked into a serious groove for this scorcher. Reminds me more of the heyday of fall 79 than the rest of 80 which seemed more homogenized and settled than the blistering fall 79 run.

Don't remember a hotter three song opener, seemed like they were trying to pack it into this shorter benefit show. Beautiful jack>franklins> minglewood. LL rain is as good as it gets, playin gets out there for one of the finer versions from any era. Nfa is long and improvised with help from the guests.



Yea I just really love this one, thanx. It's a nice way to break in my new audiophile headphones that got delivered today.



Peace - May 20, 2011Christmas came late this year