Touch Of Gray, Little Red Rooster, Lazy River Road, When I Paint My Masterpiece*, Childhood's End, Cumberland Blues, Promised Land Shakedown Street, Samson & Delilah, So Many Roads, Samba In The Rain, Corrina, Drums, Space, Unbroken Chain, Sugar Magnolia



E: Black Muddy River, Box Of Rain

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Reviewer: JavaJoe37 - - July 9, 2020

Subject: I didn't know Pearl Jam played there two days later I'm listening on the anniversary and read jerome230's comment that Pearl Jam played on their stage. It's always good to learn something new! - July 9, 2020I didn't know Pearl Jam played there two days later

Reviewer: ColdRain108 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 7, 2020

Subject: So many roads... My lord that was a moving piece of music. Even at death's door Jerry was still the best thing to ever cross over from the other side. As I take my life's inventory I find that my cup is overflowing because of you Jerry. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.



The rating is for the entirety of my 15 years of experiences on the road with the GD. And this So Many Roads does a magnificent job of encapsulating it all in one song.



Peace, stay healthy in these crazy times.



Ron - April 7, 2020So many roads...

Reviewer: Deadahead627 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 6, 2020

Subject: end of an era so many memories so many roads. I went to my first dead show almost 23 yrs ago will be 32 years in 3 days 4-988 worcester centrum. the bus came by I got on that's where it all begalthough not the best show I seen but an. I spent from that day until 7-9-95 touring just east coast shows. I told mt best friend I wanted to save money for a show away from the east coast. We chose 7-9-95 chicago as the show. that whole tour seemed different for some reason we arrived in chicago on the 7th went to the lot on the 8th tied to score tickets but no go so just enjoyed the scene outside. 7-9-95 arrived at soldier field early afternoon partied all afternoon dosed and hour before the show. not the best show I've seen but not the worst either. When jerry sand so many roads a feeling of emptiness came over me and tears flowed I tod my friend after he finished this is it it's the end of the road. then fast forward to black muddy river and jerry missing the lyrics for a minute I knew it was good bye. my friend asked me after the show what was going on and I told him my feelings he said it was the doses. little did we realize one short month later it was the end of the road. I miss you jerry and leroy thanks for the memories thanks for the golden road I give my love with unlimited devotion. - April 6, 2020end of an era

Reviewer: rockabillyben - - January 4, 2020

Subject: BEST So Many Roads come here every time im missing Jerry badly. he sounds so passionate on this take. singing like he knows its time soon. listening to his last Roads I cry but feel like hes got his hand on my shoulder. just hope he knows how much we love him and remain forever grateful... - January 4, 2020BEST So Many Roads

Reviewer: LuckyLuke575 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 10, 2019

Subject: The last concert, a must listen for Deadheads This is the last concert. While it may not be as enjoyable as older concerts from the 70s, its a must listen if you're a fan of the Grateful Dead. - July 10, 2019The last concert, a must listen for Deadheads

Reviewer: Philsfriend95 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 19, 2018

Subject: Every one is a critic How about everyone just relax. Were you there? If so enjoy it, if not, enjoy it - November 19, 2018Every one is a critic

Reviewer: !drewski1972 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 28, 2018

Subject: Built to Last I missed this show. I really wish I would have been there but its ok, the expieriences i had with the dead were beyond my wildest dreams. i expierienced being in touch with the Infinite. And i can hear the spirit of the grateful dead was in fact at this show. Peace and I always remind myself to focus on the positive influences and leave negative behind. - May 28, 2018Built to Last

Reviewer: Darrylizer - favorite - December 29, 2017

Subject: A sad end How ironic is it that the last song the Dead played together was Box Of Rain? The synchronicity that the Dead were know for was working up until the last.

The show however is incredibly sloppy, Jerry is missing in action for almost every song. Samba in the Rain is comical it's such a train wreck. SMR is funereal and I suppose that's appropriate but it's really sad. Drums and Space is the only redeeming piece of music in the entire show. The band sounds like they can't hear each other and don't care to be onstage. I originally gave this show a three and then listened to it again. - December 29, 2017A sad end

Reviewer: craven714 - - July 9, 2017

Subject: To be with you one last time and say goodbye Fare the well my honey. Fare you well, my only true one.

All the birds that were singing have flown, except you alone.



Fare you well

Fare you well

I love you more than words can tell

Listen to the FatMan sing sweet songs to rock our souls - July 9, 2017To be with you one last time and say goodbye

Reviewer: THEOTHR1 - - July 1, 2017

Subject: to: thejunkwasrockin it's too bad; you should've used the money you spent in the Phish lot buying nugs on spelling lessons- it's "charade" - July 1, 2017to: thejunkwasrockin

Reviewer: Jimmy/Duluth MN - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 8, 2017

Subject: All in vain. Statements just seem vain at last...

I'm still pretty broke up over Jer's death I guess...

I can barely listen to the shows off my era ( Bruce \ Vince) without weeping. It was ALL good music.

There is no difference between 73 83 and 93 they are all just under a different DYNAMIC.

Jerry, Bob, Phil, Micky, Bill, Pig, Donna Jean and Keith, Brent, Bruce and Vince. You guys are the fucking BEST

and always will be . - April 8, 2017All in vain.

Reviewer: workingman58 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 22, 2016

Subject: Miss these guys Thanks for posting this. This show had too many strong points to be so harshly criticized. I recall it sounding pretty good when I saw it. At the time it was just another show. Now of course it's the last one for Jerry so maybe just be happy you get to listen to it again. Back in 1995 that wasn't an option for most people. - November 22, 2016Miss these guys

Reviewer: winsloww - - June 11, 2016

Subject: Last show Can someone please tell me why the Dead did a double encore this night? With fireworks too. I believe the band knew this was their last show. 30 years had come to an end with bad things happen on this tour I felt that this was going to be the last tour especially when I heard of the double encore. Also Phil busted out the Unbroken chain spring 95 which I was told would never happen.

Also thanks to this site for bringing back good times and good memories !! I miss you Jerry. If not for you my life wouldn't be the same. - June 11, 2016Last show

Reviewer: nigeldavahah - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 24, 2016

Subject: I was @ the show FUN !!!!!!! My brother lived in Chicago we had fun . The band was good so was the GratefulDead !! Visions of Bob Dylan - left with a smile on my face - March 24, 2016I was @ the show

Reviewer: SillyDead! - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 15, 2015

Subject: Box of Rain That's all that can be said. I only listened to that one. Noting else to say. Thanks Grateful Dead. Hope to meet you all and everyone else in the great gig in the sky. Someday. We'll have a great ol' time with the Box of Rain. - August 15, 2015Box of Rain

Reviewer: rkowna - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 22, 2015

Subject: Love The Ambience Great sound, I really love this recording of the last show, Sends a chill up my spine - July 22, 2015Love The Ambience

Reviewer: pinga - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 7, 2015

Subject: not as terrible as some of these so called "real heads" claim My main thing with these shows post-brent is I just do not like the newer songs as much and many of them seemed to pepper the setlist in that era. Samba and some of the others aren't bad but just not great. But the Drums/Space is cool and some of the stuff Little Red Rooster, Samson and Delilah and a few others sound good...No a lot of these later shows were nothing to write home about (when compared to past glories and greatness previously achieved) but hey, I will take average GD over a lot of mainstream crap people listen to and play incessantly on the radio. - July 7, 2015not as terrible as some of these so called "real heads" claim

Reviewer: mjstokes63 - favorite favorite favorite - June 3, 2015

Subject: The Music Will Never Stop!!! Anyone going to the 50th Anniversary Shows should be GRATEFUL to have one last chance to experience what was an amazing experience of love. My last show was Portland '95, when Jerry had a meltdown when he was trying to remember the lyrics to Crazy Fingers. But hell, the Shakedown Street he had played just 25 minutes earlier was outstanding! Remember what Bill Graham used to quote about the Grateful Dead..."They are not just the best at what they do, they are the only ones that can do it..." Peace, Love, and be GRATEFUL!!! - June 3, 2015The Music Will Never Stop!!!

Reviewer: jgb1995 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 6, 2015

Subject: Fare The Well "Never could reach "them" just slipped away, but I tried"

I tried to get in on the 3 day travel packages thru CID to no avail. The day tickets went on sale to the general public I had 3 people with 5 computers going. Wait time 15 minutes, wait time 9 minutes, wait time 3 minutes, then ... tickets not available. That same day I bought two tickets thru Tickets Now to the last show for $975ea only to get an email two hours later saying the tickets were no longer available. Fuck Stub Hub their prices were ridiculous. Anyway it's all good. I know the band doesn't benefit from Tickets Now or Stub Hubs high prices but I'm glad to see the demand was still overwhelmingly high. I'm proud of the band. They worked there asses off for 50 years touring, touring and more touring. I'm happy to see them get one last HUGE payday. They deserve it. The band for the final show is an incredible line up. Bruce on grand piano and Jeff on the keyboards rock and Trey can play his ass off. These shows will be wonderful. I'm praying they do a simulcast. This (1st) last show from 95 was actually a well played show considering the stage in life Garcia was in. I saw many shows and loved every one of them warts and all. Miss you Jerry ! - March 6, 2015Fare The Well

Reviewer: thejunkwasrockin - - January 30, 2015

Subject: Yep Right back where it all ended, a crappy show to be 20 years followed by another crappy show. And by the way, why no Hornsby? he was the best keys player any damn way. Phish were terrible and i only went to their show to get some fat nugs. A waste, i hope all the people who spend thousands on this sharade to get the worst show ever - and they problably will! - January 30, 2015Yep

Reviewer: glynspsa - favorite favorite - January 25, 2015

Subject: i am tired of boscomorgan and those with the same tired lme arguments. Brent was about to be booted for being unreliable, i am tired of all this revisionist history on brent. there was as much bitching when he played most of his songs as with Vince. I am tired of the he and Jerry were kindred spirits. Jerry would not even come out at times for Brents songs. We all want to think we saw at there peak. There are great shows in absolutley every era. Those who shut their ears simply because someone passed, make me wonder if they were ever really fans. Now this show is overrated star wise because of its historical significance. The playing is about a1.5-2 stars the history 5. the recording 3.5-4. I give it a 2 overall. - January 25, 2015i am tired of boscomorgan

Reviewer: Skiguy - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 23, 2015

Subject: 50 Years And it ends here again! 50 years thank god its Trey not Warren! No other guitarist could come close to the spirt of Jerry! Thanks guys! Core 4 Trey Jeff and Bruce - January 23, 201550 Years

Reviewer: perryjay - - January 16, 2015

Subject: And it ends here again. 50th Anniversary! Too bad tray and not Warren. - January 16, 2015And it ends here again. 50th Anniversary!

Reviewer: Kutsavi - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 24, 2014

Subject: Oh hell... I don't know if anyone's said this because frankly I have no desire to read through all the comments below. Rock Scully died a couple of weeks ago, and was quoted in Rellics thusly:



[Timothy] Leary was telling the multitudes, “Turn on, tune in, drop out,” the Dead’s mantra was, “Plug in, freak out, fall down.”



I plan on following the Dead's advice until I fall down for the last time.



Thanks to the Dead for being only too happy to oblige my quest for adventure in music for so many years. You're the fucking best and always will be. Kutsavi -- December 24, 2014Oh hell...

Reviewer: StStephen80227 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 10, 2014

Subject: God Bless the Grateful Dead I was fortunate enough to see 99 shows before Jerry died and have to say the shows in the late 80's and early 90's were the best. I loved hearing Brent belting out tunes and Jerry was sounding great. This show, now 19 years since their final show is a real treat. I do love the new iterations of the band that Bobby and Phil have created but this show was the end of an era. - July 10, 2014God Bless the Grateful Dead

Reviewer: kneadles1 - favorite favorite favorite - July 9, 2014

Subject: How Sweet! So many roads says it all.

I don't listen to much after 1985 at the latest, as there are so few shows that are blessed with the incredibleness that was the Grateful Dead at their peak.



Jerry singing So Many Roads is enough to pull this one up.....



10 stars for So Many Roads....1 for the rest..... - July 9, 2014How Sweet!

Reviewer: Yades - favorite - July 9, 2014

Subject: Dreadful I was at this show and recall saying to my friends, as I had thought after every show for the previous year or two, that Jerry and the entire band sounded like they needed a year or two off from touring. Jerry was embarassingly bad, though the rest of the band tried gamely to pick up the slack. When Phil sings the final line of Box of Rain, he really sounds like he is signing off for good. - July 9, 2014Dreadful

Reviewer: selfimportantdeadhead - favorite favorite - May 18, 2014

Subject: to all the self important deadheads This tour summed up the scene. The band and touring heads just ran it into the ground. Hind sight being 20/20 we all should have stopped buying tickets. Jerry still wouldn't have gone to a heart specialist but they would have gotten off the road. That being said I just wanna thank Jerry for a real good time. - May 18, 2014to all the self important deadheads

Reviewer: Mark Scalise - - April 10, 2014

Subject: Nothing lasts This page has become the online obituary for the GD! Just say thank you and don't get all hung up on how things went downhill at the end. Jerry baring his soul on So Many Roads says it all, and Phil got ironically lucky to have the last word on the matter, as he generally did. RIP. - April 10, 2014Nothing lasts

Reviewer: milo_bloom - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 15, 2014

Subject: nameste Hey you all, just pointing out the lesson i learned listening to the dead. Not everyone gets the light however it is better to point the way than condemn those wandering lost. That being said, boscomorgan , i'll leave you with the words of a song



I see you've got your list out

Say your piece and get out

Yes I get the gist of it

but it's all right

Sorry that you feel that way

The only thing there is to say

Every silver lining's got a

Touch of grey

I will get by / I will get by

I will get by / I will survive



This show will be listened to, remembered, cherished and survive well past your disappointment.



come in out of the dark (~);} - March 15, 2014nameste

Reviewer: jbirdjackjones - favorite favorite favorite - January 18, 2014

Subject: dang Right, this might not be a kicker but what a chump change punk ass cry baby you are bosco Morgan first off how in the fucking world would you know you been to 411 shows? Not 410 or 412 I couldn't tell you an exact number of shows I've been to if my life depended on it. Yea you just don't get it, the ebb and flow of things yea some nights were better then others , right thank you captain fucking obvious there wasn't a fucking thing wrong with Jer or anybody in the band was vince as good as Brent no way in my opinion so what. I don't have any drothers about how things changed and how many new songs were played or whatever, things change that's how life is you candy ass wanna be deader than thou non kind person. This shows about a three for me. Good karma to all g d family - January 18, 2014dang

Reviewer: jlove1750 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 17, 2013

Subject: boscomorgan get a grip! Man... how depressing it must be to see the world through your eyes. I have never posted on any of these types of sites but found your post so completely ridiculous and off base I had to respond. Tired and broken!? In the summer of 1990 Jerry was probably in the best shape he has been in since early 20's, he had a new girlfriend and was staying relatively clean, tan, even wore shorts, and seemed very happy. Some of Jerry's most innovated music came after Brent passed with the midi and the multitude of sounds he got from it. Trust me I love Brent but there is plenty of good music post Brent. I wish you had stopped seeing the dead too after Brent passed so I wouldn't have to read your stupid post boasting about how many shows you saw. Unfortunately all those shows and you still don't get it. Hanging out with you must be just a breath of sunshine and rainbows. Your like Debbie Downer check it out on SNL but whats worse is your totally misguided stuck in an era and cant appreciate the present. Save your depressing BS - June 17, 2013boscomorgan get a grip!

Reviewer: smokingcratersofthemind - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 26, 2013

Subject: Hey! Gotta remeber folks- friends far and wide, greetings to you!- that when Jerry has... well, plain and simple are these melodies, and as always he gave us his soul... let's give ours to this, beacuse the music, say what you will but I don't see all of you complainers going around lookin around for something new CAUSE THIS IS IT!- this is something of the soul we'll alwasy break out into day and shine with and it'll be joyous and give and Jerry that good old friend we always assumed we had well it doesn't take knowing him to understand what a journey it was... we all have our own... let's go home to the sound, let's find the melody and joyous, this music is good!- the weariness ensues, and the music is all the more true and beautiful because, so it is a four-five star thing here (but why rate a Dead show?)*(i know i just did though :D ) - January 26, 2013Hey!

Reviewer: boscomorgan - favorite - January 11, 2013

Subject: Jerry was tired and broken and it showed. This might"ve been the last show jerry did but it really went south after brent passed. How many of you would see jerry on stage mid song and he was resting both hands on his guitar? Did you notice that you could barely hear him play? The only music that garcia got off on was when he would go out on the road with his band and what was weak about that was jerry was having fun and the music had energy but then a dead tour would follow and we thought "wow jerry had fun he was happy and most of all the music was really goo" then it was such a let down when he would come out on stage no smile's and most of all NO ENERGY AT ALL. We would be leaving after the show's tinking where we would eat instead of trying to talk about the show only because there was nothing to talk about they were usually way lame .If he was not responsible for peoples health insurance many jobs in the dead enterprise there is not a doubt in my mind the band would have stopped touring after brent passed . I wish i would have stopped going to shows but with already having been to 411 shows you always had that hope that all of a sudden jerry would start having fun again ,but that was not to be. I get by on the memories of the 380 shows i saw before vince welnick came on the scene because after vince joined that was the end of the Grateful Dead as i knew it.The absolute last straw that did it for me was when in the middle of the music never stopped weir took the band into easy answers at that moment that was the end of the band.PERIOD - January 11, 2013Jerry was tired and broken and it showed.

Reviewer: Shur123 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 7, 2013

Subject: Thank you Jerry Put this concert next to Wembley '72, Cornell '77, the Fillmore West shows of '69 - it's nowhere near any of them.

But that's not the point. Fact is, Jerry still came out and played as fast and powerful as his frail body could. He gave it his all when he had little left to give.

For this, WE ALL thank you. - January 7, 2013Thank you Jerry

Reviewer: barreramusic - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 20, 2012

Subject: Grateful I am so grateful that the Dead played as long as they did. I also appreciate that their concerts are preserved so well. How great it is that we can revisit so many shows through this website. Thanks everyone!



This is a five star review, and some say I must justify it, so here ya go: This show has quite a few newer songs, but fittingly so. After all, it's pretty late in their career. Also, I must admit that I only listened from "So Many Roads" through the encore.



So Many Roads, Samba, Corrina, and Unbroken Chain are all the best versions I've heard.



If I want a smoking Morning Dew, I'll go elsewhere, but if I want to hear the newer songs (call me crazy if you like), I know to come here. - December 20, 2012Grateful

Reviewer: ismokedjerry'spallmallswhim - - September 24, 2012

Subject: I love the music, so don't dig into it, and take it apart piece by piece mr_cozmick_charlie_told_me_so - - November 6, 2011....

I love his comment, "Don't judge the music you are missing the miracle." I love him for saying that. How dare anyone who loves the dead pick the music apart. It is all one song! Sung in many places, some artists who came and went, and states of mind/health. If you were there, you would know. If you did this during the show I feel sad for you. You missed it. ismokedjerry'spallmallswhim -- September 24, 2012I love the music, so don't dig into it, and take it apart piece by piece

Reviewer: ismokedjerry'spallmallswhim - - September 24, 2012

Subject: I still love them, at their best and worst I have only see probably 40 shows. All shows I saw were all after '81. My connection was thru Brent. As long as Jerry was on the stage, the magic was there for me. I loved it when he was sober, as far as backstage in the trailer, because he had skin color other than grey blue. He would sit with us. Other times, seeing him in illness, was extremely sad, but once he went on stage the magic healed him long enough for the show. On their break,he would hide. His presence was seriously bigger than life. How can Phil say he chose the drugs when he was in rehab? Didn't the staff kill him by not hearing the alert he was having a heart attack? Maybe not, but many people are saved from heart attacks. He tried damn it. I'm all for Jerry. He saved my life, leading me out of the punk scene, into a love scene!! ismokedjerry'spallmallswhim -- September 24, 2012I still love them, at their best and worst

Reviewer: jerome230 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 11, 2012

Subject: The Dead's vibe borrowed... Hello,



Long time reader, first time poster. I just thought I'd tell some of you about a show that happened at Soldier Field 2 days after the Dead's final show. Pearl Jam played on July 11, 1995 - and the Dead let PJ borrow their actual stage. I've read that this was far from the Dead's best show, but in Pearl Jam lore, PJ's 7/11 show indisputably lands in their top 5 of all time. Eddie Vedder said on the stage, "I don't think we should play another note until we thank the Grateful Dead for letting us use their stage. They left it for us...there were still joints left on it from Saturday...So we only think its right for us to play as long as they do." They wound up playing over 2 1/2 hours. Something about that stage... - July 11, 2012The Dead's vibe borrowed...

Reviewer: zzzboxofrainzzz - - July 9, 2012

Subject: well said hb_scone. R.I.P. Jerome John Garcia Has it really been 17 years?!?!?!? Still listen to the boys everyday [thank you Sirius and these Archives]. Each Monday thru Friday I pick a "Today in GD History" to listen to at work- -forces me to listen to shows from every era of the bands' amazing evolutionary journey. From jug band to fast paced psychedelic pop to the original acid driven jam band to jazz and blues and country and folk and rock and every other influence that made them "not the best at what they do, but the only ones that do what they do." I do disagree with one thing hb_scone said. Even if they sounded like this when I first heard them, I still would have been intrigued enough to listen. I first heard the Dead in 7th grade [fall 1970] when a friend brought in his older brother's copy of Workingman's Dead on "bring an album to class day" - - a once a month occurrence in my music class. I had brought in JT's "Sweet Baby James" the month before and Workingman's seemed to take that to another level. Not just singer songwriter tunes with some rock mixed in. But songs with an intangible that sucked you into the songs.... as if you were sitting round the fire and the Dire Wolf showed up..... or you were the guy laying there dying ala Black Peter. So as a not quite 12 year old, it wasn't the jamming that pulled me into the proverbial "pudding", it was the lyrics and the vocals and the intangible "realness" of it all. And even on the worst day of 1995, that intangible was still there. So while Samba in the Rain, Way to Go Home, and Corrina wouldn't have gotten me into the band, hearing the old tunes from Workingman's and the newer Jerry "dirges" ala So Many Roads and Days Between would have had the drawn me in like a moth to a flame.



Anyway, I wasn't at this show [the JFK shows were my last... just shy of 21 years after my first] so wouldn't rate it b/c I feel you need to have been there to really get the vibe down. And I won't claim this is a show I would make a point of listening to if it weren't the last and/or didn't pop up on my "Today in GD History" list. But, there are some sentimental moments, as well as a few of those intangibles that still bring a smile to my face. Is it the band I first heard in 1970, first saw in 1974? Not at all. But it is the end result of one of the most amazing musical evolutions ever. And even though parts of '95 were more de-evolution than evolution, Jerry gave his all till the end. And for that I can never do anything other than say thank you Jerry. May you rest in peace!! - July 9, 2012well said hb_scone. R.I.P. Jerome John Garcia

Reviewer: harryooo - favorite - March 3, 2012

Subject: thanks Jerry This band saw it's peak in 1990 but after Brent Mydland passed away things changed musically. Jerrys health by 1995 was in bad shape and the music was not a shell of its former self unfortunately. Still the Grateful Dead are arguably the best band ever. Good times good music good people. - March 3, 2012thanks Jerry

Reviewer: swampRatchild - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 21, 2012

Subject: last muddy river Hearing this "so many roads" and Jerry singing last muddy river in his last "black muddy river" brings a tear everytime i hear this. - February 21, 2012last muddy river

Reviewer: mr_cozmick_charlie_told_me_so - - November 6, 2011

Subject: "i could fuk a million faces in an empty window pane" dont try to judge the music and be critical. you are missing the point. did you buy tickets, or get a miracle download? - November 6, 2011"i could fuk a million faces in an empty window pane"

Reviewer: agstwst33 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 10, 2011

Subject: jerry`s last dance well whats to say Touch was a little weak on vocals,then another Rooster,but Lazy River and Masterpiece and very well played Cumberland brought us to life..Promised Land eased us in....2nd set opener "boom"Shakedown into an awaiting Sampson and no words for the next number, So Many Roads,which is Jerrys best balled ever(my opinion)a nice Samba brought us back to reality after space and Muddy to finish what was once part of our lives as true heads who went for the music and may have gotten tripped up once an awhile,but "we will survive"...i love and miss you Jerry,always and forever. - July 10, 2011jerry`s last dance

Reviewer: micah6vs8 - - July 9, 2011

Subject: The End What a great piece by hb_scone below.

The encores sometimes bring me to tears. I still have my tics for the '95 September Boston Garden shows. Eventually, when we are all hopefully in heaven, I'll be able to use those tics.

It's just heartbreaking to hear Jerry dying on stage. I do miss him so very much. - July 9, 2011The End

Reviewer: TDCarowindz - - July 9, 2011

Subject: sigh ...MISSING YOU...

THANKS FOR THE LOVE

AND SEWING YOUR PRECIOUS SEED

PEACE AND LOVE - July 9, 2011sigh

Reviewer: ehfan4life - - July 9, 2011

Subject: 16 years ago today..miss ya jerry!! just wish you were still here... - July 9, 201116 years ago today..miss ya jerry!!

Reviewer: dupree413 - - June 4, 2011

Subject: Was not at this show I did not attend a Grateful Dead show after 1992. I'm not saying there were not good shows from '93-'95. But for me, the interaction and spontanity of the band and their music had declined rapidly by the early 90's.

Once they started putting in the earpieces (which may have helped them) instead of shouting to each other from their place on stage (often the coolest thing about boards was their onstage banter) - I think it put a division between the band and their audience. And that is just an example.



Hope for all who attended that they appreciated what a great band they were.



Miss them. - June 4, 2011Was not at this show

Reviewer: serpentale - favorite favorite favorite - May 28, 2011

Subject: It's not THAT bad...or sad... ...it's not! TOG is ok, 'Masterpiece' is pretty nice, TPL is kinda hot, 'Cumberland' is pretty tight. The "swan song" tunes (SMR,BMR) are great based on nothing but the emotion behind the lyrics plus the band keeps it together well enough. They manage a decent jam in SS, S&D gets in stride.



When it comes down to it, I'd really rather hear Garcia struggle with his guitar than Phil struggle with his vocal chords :) .



This show isn't much worse than the 1st set of Springfield '77 or RFK '73 - May 28, 2011It's not THAT bad...or sad...

Reviewer: hb_scone - - May 26, 2011

Subject: difficult to hear I'm a pretty positive person, and I love the Grateful Dead, so I suppose it's best to simply say... this final show should serve as a good cautionary tale as to what happens to an artist if s/he doesn't take care of her/himself. That's about the most positive I can glean from it. The only other thing that I could say is... this show reminds us of how great that they once had been. I was in tears listening through Jerry fumbling through Unbroken Chain, unable to solo, unable (for the most part) to even play the lick that everyone else plays while he was supposed to be soloing. That struggle was always part of what made the band great... struggling with passion, with inner demons, trying to get hands to play things that the mind could only dream. But this wasn't the same KIND of struggle. Unbeknownst to us, it was a struggle with death. It makes me sad to hear Jerry reduced this way... the same guy who played that Slipknot on 8.13.75 (as one of a billion examples of his otherworldliness.) I reflect after hearing it on the fact that sometimes it's important not to candy coat... to think everything was wonderful that the boys did-- they didn't think so, either-- but to recognize what was happening at a given place and at a given time. I'm sure that Jerry was doing what he could with what he had, because he loved us, his fans, so desperately much. He was a people pleaser. Whenever he was up to it, he gave it his all. I won't rate this show with stars, because it makes me uncomfortable. I won't trash this show, because I have no idea how hard they were trying to make this come off. But I will say that it is extremely difficult to hear a band you've loved all the way back to the early 70s sound like this. It was a different band, on some level. I intuit that, while Jerry never gave up on music or on us, he gave up on himself... and what a wonderful, funny, brilliant and original person he was. I'm reminded of Garp's dream... the man who could do magical things but couldn't feel them until he took his gloves off and died. Maybe Jerry could never really feel his importance or how well loved he was. I'd rather think it was more that that just selfish, self-centered addiction. My positive is this: Because this was the LAST show, doesn't mean it typified the Dead... who they were... what they were about... how they sounded. I doubt any of us would've fallen in love with them in the first place if they'd sounded like this when we started listening. But it is testament to their unbelievablosity that we all sit here, posting our thoughts, some enthusiastic, some dreadful... taking time to commemorate what happened to be the end... because the beginning and middle were so fucking interesting!!! - May 26, 2011difficult to hear

Reviewer: fudoki - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 22, 2011

Subject: What improves with age... Sometimes somebody must say the obvious: The only two things that improve with age are our memories of our youth and our ability to be cranky and hypercritical.

Having been at almost 300 shows from 1967 until 1995, my personal "top five" contain three shows from 1990 forward.

Like most things, the Grateful Dead improved with age - which does not mean they were getting younger.

One hopes that as we all grow older, that we GROW older, and don't become low and mean; criticising those who went and did while we WATCHED.

If you don't like this show, or shows past some date in the distant past, by all means, don't listen.

Just don't be a "whinin' boy" about it... - May 22, 2011What improves with age...

Reviewer: CT Deadhead - favorite favorite - February 9, 2011

Subject: Shows the age The fact is that Jerry was in poor health and no longer could perform with the same energy he once had. The fact that the band had been getting old is irrelevant. The Phil, Ratdog and Furthur shows of today are far more energtic than the Dead were in the last couple of years; and Phil and Bobby are more than 15 years older.



This is not a great show, its OK. I started seeing the Dead in the late 70's, I saw shows in the 80's that were nothing less than breath taking, but as the 90's wore on, great nights became less frequent and far in between.



The drugs, smoking, over weight and diabetes took its toll on Jerry. And as much as I loved him, still more than any other musician, the music, Phil and Bobby were given new life after Jerry's death.



What I wouldn't give to see just one more mid 80's show from Madison Square Garden. - February 9, 2011Shows the age

Reviewer: babyblu - - January 27, 2011

Subject: a force of nature I just have to say that all the complaining about the dead's performance quality in their later years is really ridiculous. Honestly, what makes any of you think that there is even the chance that they would be as good or even comparable to the glory days of the 70's in their later years. Does anything constantly improve or even stay the same over years and years of time? No, things tend to start off as some beautifully un-noticed accident, evolve into some sort of formula, and then become a cliche' of that formula. Nothing is ever as good or as pure once it becomes obscenely popular like the dead did after 'Touch of Grey."

Just look at hip-hop, it was basically ruined after Puffy made it radio-friendly. I'm a musician myself, and I can tell you that you are only as good as your audience. a great audience will inspire you while a shit-audience will tire you. Look at how the dead's constituency changed of the years. it just wasn't the intimate setting where folks could walk out their trips naked if they wanted to anymore. Also, all this nit-picking about how they could have done this or that differently assumes that there was someone driving that bus. the dead were like a force of nature. when it rains , you might not like it , but you don't presume to think that you can change it. you just wait for the sun. I really don't think any of them ever entertained the delusion that they could, with any real precision, steer the boat this way or that. that's not why they did it anyway. they enjoyed the " beautiful accident" that is pure music. and just like free- speech, it can get pretty fuckin' messy. but if you try to control it, you've missed the point. so to all the 90's bashers, and the vince and donna- haters, i say, like it or don't like it, just don't forget that it's FREE, so please be at least a bit Grateful. - January 27, 2011a force of nature

Reviewer: gratefulmusic - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 24, 2011

Subject: Black Muddy River Listening to Jerry sing "the LAST muddy river" in one of the verses of Black Muddy River, always chokes me up.



5 Star rating for Jerry giving it his all.



God Bless Jerry Garcia. - January 24, 2011Black Muddy River

Reviewer: Fillmore1970 - favorite - December 27, 2010

Subject: More to Life than the Lot With all due respect to the apologists who rate this show based on "historical significance" or the good time they had: a stinker is a stinker. Period. And to those who believe this gig (or much else from the last few years) was well-played: Open your ears. Jerry may have bottomed out in '95, but the sad descent began long before. To those who truly loved the band, these were NOT happy times. - December 27, 2010More to Life than the Lot

Reviewer: Seederman - favorite favorite - December 9, 2010

Subject: Particularly sad ending, poignant by barely listenable After 315 other reviews, there isn't a whole heckuva lot to add...



I greeted the news of Jerry's passing with profound sorrow that left me a changed man, and since I was living abroad at the time in a country that barely had heard of the Grateful Dead, I felt particularly isolated in my mourning.



I never could bring myself to listen to the '95 tours; I used (and still use) the following litmus test on how good a show was: I'd play it in the background when non-Deadheads were visiting. If someone noticed it and asked who it was, or commented on the playing, I knew it was a winner. If they said "what's this dreary, out-of-tune junk you have on?" I knew it was...well, dreary out-of-tune junk. I found the Dead got noticed and applauded by these non-Deads through the '77 shows (mostly '69-'72). I got the most complaints whenever I played something from the post-Mydland era.



This show, I know without even testing, would get a universal thumbs down... Old Jerry's vocals and guitar are distracting in their spectacular ruin; it truly is a heartbreak that transcends words to describe it.



The Black Muddy River/Box of Rain ending is about as well-scripted for an ending as possible, and their poignancy sends shivers up my spine.



But, let's face it, the music is a wreck, even there. It is utterly painful and spirit-quashing to hear; Garcia sounds so utterly defeated, which indeed he was... There's no way to justify the music on this at all, and it is unplayable to all except the most diehard Head...



I downloaded it for its documentary value, as ghoulish as it is, because with all artists I collect, I want each stage of their music represented. But I can't imagine listening to it again except when it makes its way through my shuffle function... And when it does, I'll feel that same sting I felt so suddenly in 1995, and mourn the passing of a great musician who had already died except in corporeal form by that point.



Such a waste. And I hate the "he gave his life to music" arguments. He did not. He gave his life to drugs. As Lesh said at the time, in the end, the drugs meant more to him than the music did.



And the rot had set in as early as the coke days of 1978; I could never slip a '78 show across in my non-Deadhead litmus tests, people asked me to put something else on...



It's hard to see that when your world was or is the Dead; and yes, there was more to the "experience" than just the music, something outsiders can never quite know.



But if it is music that interests you, this show isn't the place to look for it. Pay your respects, by all means. But there is no music here. - December 9, 2010Particularly sad ending, poignant by barely listenable

Reviewer: Let's All Be Cheerful - favorite - November 15, 2010

Subject: I've really tried but . . . it's just a bad show. Doesn't matter how many times I listen to it and try to put it in context -- the set list is poop and the performance borderline embarrasing. Saying otherwise is akin to applauding for your child when he strikes out five times in Little League. Which is perfectly okay -- sometimes love trumps the truth. Let's All Be Cheerful -- November 15, 2010I've really tried but . . .

Reviewer: imissJG - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 14, 2010

Subject: This show is monumental,to say the least! ...Just for the fact that it was the last time we all shared what we undoubtingly cared more for,than our own possesions!...And thats dancing uncontrollably as Jerry kindly keeps a close eye on the mayhem...keeping us all in check with his magical guitar and sinfully sweet music!.....And as for *snydel*...another ignorant soul,who chooses to only hear what his OLD ASS wants to hear!...Listen,to think that`89-`91 aren`t the GD`s most energetic,explosive and musically tight era inwhich they performed,is absolutely,RIDICULOUS!...so if you wanna continue to spread comments,saying`80`s and beyond are useless...then you just need to stop listening alltogether....because,obviously,you`re missing out on a ton of beautiful music.....either love it all and tell the world...or keep your"opinion"...and thats all it is"your opinion!!"to yourself,for the one`s who love Grateful Dead magic,hear happiness in all shows!.......FOR REAL....Listen to the same sweet songs...to ROCK,your soul! - November 14, 2010This show is monumental,to say the least!

Reviewer: clementinescaboose - favorite - September 5, 2010

Subject: item no longer avalible what happened to it? they aren't seriously considering releasing THIS are they?!



anyways, terrible show, of course, but i have much love and respect for good 'ol JJG. now that the 15th anniversary has come and gone, it doesn't make it any easier that we lost this brilliant soul.



RIP - September 5, 2010item no longer avalible

Reviewer: Truckin1853 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 9, 2010

Subject: the hot sun chills me to the bone... ....when I read some of the idiotic reviews from morons who claim to be "old school," have seen 99 shows and are in possession of 3,000 tapes. They miss the entire point of the Dead experience. Yes, a certain musical perfectionism was part of that, and it was rarely on display in some of the later shows (though this last show was actually quite decent and Jerry pulled something out of a hat on SMR and BMR). But above all, the Dead are about community, and it didn't matter whether the show on any given day was great or not. It was ALWAYS great to be there, to be part of the crowd, to dance, to sing and do whatever else turned you on. Nitpicking individual performances is fine for those who are looking for great shows to download, but beyond that, spare us your crap, you clueless imbeciles. - July 9, 2010the hot sun chills me to the bone...

Reviewer: patricklane1014 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 18, 2010

Subject: Final Show Bottom line is that this is the final Dead show with Jerry at the helm. Not one of their best shows by any stretch but it is a piece of history. Not the worst show on record either. I suppose that I am biased having the priviledge of being at this show. Not knowing that it would be the "last time", I walked out of that show on cloud nine. Now that I have found this incredible archive of events, I can cherish with greater fondness the amazing legacy of live shows left behind!!! This site also makes up somewhat for losing hundreds of bootleg tapes to a basement flood 4 years ago! - April 18, 2010Final Show

Reviewer: deadheadted007 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 6, 2010

Subject: last time Any one who says this show or any other dead was bad is crazy going to theses shows were the best times my life!!!!!!!!!!!! Jerry great fianl go man RIP MISS ya - March 6, 2010last time

Reviewer: DeadCore - favorite favorite favorite - February 24, 2010

Subject: lamagonzo give furthur a shot lamagonzo ...your missin out, every head out there who says they have seen the best dead there is and dont wanna waste their time with furthur you really need to rethink your attitude... of course they are not like they used to be.. hell there way up there in age and JK is no Jerry to say the least.. that being said if you wanna hear the best versions of dead tunes comin out today, bobby in capri pants and a huge mustache, JK puttin his own spin on Jerry Gems while preserving his essentiance spirit, and i almost forgot phil layin down BOMBS! then youll check out furthur, they havnt let me down yet, even when bobby is singin prudence, who cares im just happy to still see them out there doin what they love, be faithful, be grateful.. be a head - February 24, 2010lamagonzo give furthur a shot

Reviewer: snydel - - January 16, 2010

Subject: c'mon folks....don't kid yourselves.... if you want to hear the Grateful Dead at their best ya gotta listen to 1966 through 1980 (1982 at the very latest). Any new listeners reading this post take my advice. You won't be disappointed. Nobody likes to hear that the years they saw the Dead in-person sucked but the reality is post-1982 Grateful Dead is nowheres near pre-1982. - January 16, 2010c'mon folks....don't kid yourselves....

Reviewer: lamagonzo - - January 1, 2010

Subject: well, what can you say? The last show. Jerry's guitar very low in the mix. Relief that this tour was almost over. My comments would be directed to:

1) So Many Roads -- very nice but far from the best version ever

2) Black Muddy River -- I never heard "last" muddy river but I sure as shit heard "years" fall from eyes instead of stones. Very appropriate and telling :(

3) Box Of Rain -- Yeah, there is no doubt that Phil is belting this one out but we'll never know if that was because it was poignant or because Phil & the boys were trying to beat the clock. It was probably both.

Note: I am dog tired about arguing with people about Furthur going in to this New Year 2010 but I'll tell you this -- I'll take this show w/Jerry above any Furthur show, don't ya know, cuz I'm

Dead to the core - January 1, 2010well, what can you say?

Reviewer: lonesomejohnnie - favorite - November 19, 2009

Subject: Should have Gone to Buddy Guy's again Sorry kids, but I did this whole Summer tour, went to 110+ shows since 3/7/81 and Summer 95 was a disaster. Only 2 shows even remotely worth getting, Pittsburgh and 1st night in Detroit. Jerry flat out was horrible, Shakedown had no funk what so ever.HEROIN SUCKS!!!! I blew off the 1st Chicago show to see Luther Allison @ Buddy Guy's, should have gone again. At least those Blues dudes played with a fire that Jerry lost in the early 90's. I agree w/ the poster who said check out the 2009 version of The Dead. Much more heart. I was so heartbroken at this show I left early during the encore. I couldn't take it any more. As a recovering addict myself, I knew the pain and suffering Jerry was going through. Too bad his heart gave out before he could get clean. I have many fond memories of my years going to see the Grateful Dead and still keep in touch with some of my old Touring buds. I listen to shows all the time and even do a Dead/Zappa radio show in Jackson Hole, but this show, as in the case of much of the 90's shows, is proof that drugs destroy lives and talent. Frank Zappa put it best. Why do you think they call it Dope?



RIP Jerry, long live The Dead - November 19, 2009Should have Gone to Buddy Guy's again

Reviewer: )€-\) H€-\) - favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 12, 2009

Subject: Good Bye Jerry... I can honestly say he has been an inspiring person in my life musically. As I learned about his life, I realized how many people depended on him, and he was a yes guy. He always was willing to help others through his music. A benefit here, another show here, he felt personally responsible for the entire GD family. He was seen like a work horse, Playing sets for the purple sage opening act then playing all night for the dead in the early 70's. He's been quoted many times saying he loves making money at something he LOVES to do. It wasn't a chore for him. They really didn't make the big bucks till the '80's so for many years he did it for the music. As the Grateful Dead became a global empire, so much was expected of him, at meetings everyone wanted to gear up and he felt like it was time to gear down, maybe go to rehab or have a life with his kids. The deadly sin of Greed is cunning, he may have not been worried about the money, but the empire was and without him it was nothing. In the end, a year he should have been resting or kicking dope, he made that " One more tour this summer, then you can do what you need for yourself". I would hate to be the guy that proposed this. Jerry was quoted saying," There's always one more tour, one more show, one more benefit." laughing it off as if its life, he pressed on because we needed him and he knew that. Also being off heroin myself for over 12 yrs., I understand his health. He was too unhealthy to be running like he did. It seemed like there was never any time for him to become well again, to ensure a future of music for his most important people in his career, his fans. The band, being in much better health then him, wanted to capitalize on the always sold out "madison square garden's" around the country. They were ranked in FORBES as a huge money maker, They never thought Jerry couldn't make it. He always worked harder and longer then most. The band always turned a blind eye to his sickness. All of this is such a tragedy, maybe even destiny. What a run and a myriad of shows to enjoy. Jerry truly changed the world and not many men can say they did that in their lifetime.

As his present wife makes millions off his neck ties, we mourn a man with a true sense of giving. Its too bad he couldn't give to himself in return. I rate this show high not out of comparison to 1974 but to 1995 and all he gave us this year. We should have boycotted his shows until he went to treatment (out of love). I doubt that would work, but maybe he and the others would have listened to that. RIP Jerome Garcia. )€-\) H€-\) -- August 12, 2009Good Bye Jerry...

Reviewer: Peacefuljon - favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 9, 2009

Subject: Good BYE JERRY..... Miss U - August 9, 2009Good BYE JERRY.....

Reviewer: thanksforthememories - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 9, 2009

Subject: thanks amen - August 9, 2009thanks

Reviewer: LockenStein - - July 10, 2009

Subject: So Many Roads I can't give enough love to Jerry on So Many Roads here, he's just belting it out with everything and I love it, especially the ending lines sung here like a prayer. - July 10, 2009So Many Roads

Reviewer: OldSchoolJersey - favorite - June 29, 2009

Subject: More... Would like to augment my original review (below).



I was lucky enough to see 60 or so shows from '88 on. Some were GREAT, some were dreadful. This particular show (which I attended) goes into the Dreadful category.



The whole sound of the 95 summer tour was just thin...no meat, no bones. The rhythm section is on, as they were at all shows, but Jerry's absence yields horrid results.



The only cool thing about this show was the backstage pass I had to watch The Band open. - June 29, 2009More...

Reviewer: snojon - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 9, 2009

Subject: swan song It's like the beast sprung back to life for one final gig before finally slipping away. The boys were on this particular evening, almost as if the unseen forces wouldn't allow them to bow out on a negative note. Sound quality, playing and singing are right on this evening. Normally this would warrent a 3 or 4 star rating, but because of the historical significance of this show it earns 5 stars. - June 9, 2009swan song

Reviewer: bumba - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 11, 2009

Subject: head in need anyone have a copy of the bonus disk from the fillmore box set? if so i will get you a copy of any soundboard on this site!! really any one. just e-m - May 11, 2009head in need

Reviewer: coltsman16 - - May 8, 2009

Subject: For as awful as Touch of Grey is Jerry totally redeems himself with So Many Roads - May 8, 2009For as awful as Touch of Grey is

Reviewer: nauminetineti - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 6, 2009

Subject: Thanks Theo59 Hope you had grate fun in Philly...I wandered onto this show looking for the current Chicago show and just couldn't keep going without listening to a couple of Jerry ballads. I LOVE Black Muddy River...that voice...that feeling. I felt like it was my first time. The back-up vocals are so supportive ya know it's almost like chanting that ...unstruck quality... Anyway, no more chai tea for me tonight, and always grateful for anew vibration... :) - May 6, 2009Thanks Theo59

Reviewer: theo59 - - April 27, 2009

Subject: Don't get it..... I suppose this IS the format the express your opinion about segments of shows, and it is fun the share and read stuff. But in general, no Dead show is perfect in terms of acoustics, performance etc. This is the Dead! not an over-produced machine like the Eagles. You take what you want. As some have reminded, this is THE LAST SHOW. Hats off to HippieBuddah, who said "how do you rate a MIRACLE?"

Best to you all. I'm off to Philly! - April 27, 2009Don't get it.....

Reviewer: deadheaddave - favorite - April 23, 2009

Subject: Toast Just listened to the beginning of Touch. This band is toast on this date, they are more then going through the motions, they are irrelevant as a band at this point and the performance lacks any redeeming quality, unless you incert your own sentimentality. The Last One thing does nothing for me. start at '89 and go back from there to hear the band. Or even go see the 2009 tour, they are actually playing with heart again, even without Garcia. - April 23, 2009Toast

Reviewer: Northbound Train71 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 16, 2009

Subject: Double Encore The smoking double encore and the So Many Roads were worth the price of admission alone. Great memories of a wonderful night !!! - April 16, 2009Double Encore

Reviewer: Thankfulforthetimewehad - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 11, 2009

Subject: Rest in Peace Jerry Thanks for the great times and beautiful music. - April 11, 2009Rest in Peace Jerry

Reviewer: Jsaturn - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 10, 2009

Subject: YAY! Grate recording of a Grate show. Pooh to the over analyzers and naysayers! Long live the smile and the song! Jerry is with us in mind and music! Viva la Revolution! - April 10, 2009YAY!

Reviewer: thomasrj - favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 10, 2009

Subject: We miss you I give the show four stars, not because of quality or excellence in playing, but because of the memories attached to this show.

I listen to this show from time to time, just to remember Jerry. From Touch of Grey all the way through to Box of Rain, you can hear and feel the pain and hardships Jerry is going through.

Not the least bit surprising to any Deadhead, Jerry checks into the Betty Ford Clinic the same month, and after a two week stay moves to Serenity Knolls. The rehab clinic would the home of his final few weeks. RIP Jerry, 9 August 1995. - March 10, 2009We miss you

Reviewer: durangodave7 - favorite favorite favorite - March 8, 2009

Subject: had a ticket did not go i always regret in life that 251 shows I saw between 1985 to 1995. gave tickets away for a job I took that I hated a month later not the best but the last my number one regret al time the SMR still brings me back to a time I cherise so much - March 8, 2009had a ticket did not go

Reviewer: biglouie358 - favorite favorite favorite - March 8, 2009

Subject: So Many Roads I agree that this is a tough show to listen too sometimes. The only Cumberland Blues of the tour makes me cringe to hear those first few notes come out, you can tell it's going to be a bumpy road. But, all of that comes with time and becoming an old man so whatever.



So Many Roads is more than any other song ive heard the dead play to be honest with everyone. No matter what, every song they play is just a song, but here Jerry isnt just playing, he's TELLING. He's just telling everyone how it is, how he feels and how far he's gone. Nothing mroe or less, just a one on one with the crowd and his fans to tell them one last time how he feels. - March 8, 2009So Many Roads

Reviewer: Hounder - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 2, 2009

Subject: Thanks This was my last show. I had been given a ticket 24 hours and 750 miles away. I made the trip knowing it would be the last show of summer tour and had seen five others that summer. I'm glad I made the trip. It was everything a show had meant to me over the years. Good friends, good tunes and a great ride to and fro. One month later I happened to be with the person who gave me the ticket. We found out together, and were so glad to had gotten to see what was our first show together, just in time. This is the first review on the site from me, and I give it a five because of the effect this concert on this day in history had on me, not just for the show, but for the memories I had all wrapped up into one and getting to finally see a show with my brother. Love you man. - March 2, 2009Thanks

Reviewer: JerryInaPouch - favorite favorite - February 22, 2009

Subject: Historical show- two good songs



the only reason this show gets more than ONE star is because:



2) Black muddy river (listen to the first chorus, he DEFINITELY says "LAST" muddy river...) scary stuff!



but.... the golden GEM of this whole show, the ONLY reason you should download it at all is for the.....



1) SO MANY ROADS



It's considered by many "old school heads" to be one of, if not THE BEST SMR- EVER!!!! And I'm not just saying that because it's the last show.



Yeah, if I really want to get sad I'll listen to this show. If I want my MIND BLOWN old school style I'll listen to:



3-1-69 ( I *think* that's it; the one with the "Hey Jude" encore )



or... if you want to hear JERRY at HIS BEST, and you can actually find a copy ( I have one- email me for B&P) get the Legion of Mary show, 05-22-75; it will BLOW your F*CKING MIND! No joke.



Otherwise, OTHER THAN THE ANAL "must have it all" collector, I give this one two stars; not because I doubt Jerry; he's given so much over such a little amount of time, (such a long time to be gone, such a short time to be there!)



Last point: IRONY?!? Opening with a "touch" (just a 'touch'!) of Grey, and closing with the ol' "Box of Rain"....



poetry in motion. Too bad, even with cowboy Neil at the wheel, this bus ride finally had to come to a stop.



Responsible heads email me; I have QUITE the arsenal of shows: mightythefox@



Peace. I'd say Box of rain was alright,.....the only reason this show gets more than ONE star is because:2) Black muddy river (listen to the first chorus, he DEFINITELY says "LAST" muddy river...) scary stuff!but.... the golden GEM of this whole show, the ONLY reason you should download it at all is for the.....1) SO MANY ROADSIt's considered by many "old school heads" to be one of, if not THE BEST SMR- EVER!!!! And I'm not just saying that because it's the last show.Yeah, if I really want to get sad I'll listen to this show. If I want my MIND BLOWN old school style I'll listen to:3-1-69 ( I *think* that's it; the one with the "Hey Jude" encore )or... if you want to hear JERRY at HIS BEST, and you can actually find a copy ( I have one- email me for B&P) get the Legion of Mary show, 05-22-75; it will BLOW your F*CKING MIND! No joke.Otherwise, OTHER THAN THE ANAL "must have it all" collector, I give this one two stars; not because I doubt Jerry; he's given so much over such a little amount of time, (such a long time to be gone, such a short time to be there!)Last point: IRONY?!? Opening with a "touch" (just a 'touch'!) of Grey, and closing with the ol' "Box of Rain"....poetry in motion. Too bad, even with cowboy Neil at the wheel, this bus ride finally had to come to a stop.Responsible heads email me; I have QUITE the arsenal of shows: mightythefox@ hotmail.com Peace. - February 22, 2009Historical show- two good songs

Reviewer: MR JROCK - - February 8, 2009

Subject: Lesh is THE MAN... picking up the reigns and leading us into the next journey... Ive always thought it was such an interesting observation that Pig was the leader of the 60's, Jerry the 70s, Weir the 80's, and Phil the 90's...



so I just went thru and casually listened to some of the highlights of the show- Masterpiece, So Many Roads, Sugar Mag, Black Muddy River...and what actually gave ME the chills is not the impassioned Garcia ballads here...but the Box of Rain. holy christ...



everyone knows this song was written for Phil to sing to his dying father on his death bed. well here's Phil stepping up and singing this song to his dying friend, on stage for all of us to see and hear and share. The words of this song have never been more poignant or clear to me. There is a definite seriousness and urgency to Phil in this... how moving to share Phil's final goodbye to both his 'brother'and to his band, the Grateful Dead.



heavy heavy heavy heavy



I'm still getting the chills as I write this... - February 8, 2009Lesh is THE MAN... picking up the reigns and leading us into the next journey...

Reviewer: taemacho - favorite favorite - January 20, 2009

Subject: Missing you Jerry I'm going to give this show 2 stars. I don't really firmly think you can really rate a show or any type of art with stars. It's just a little more complex than that. But if I have to, than 2 I guess. The recording is great. You know, when I last saw them in Pittsburgh the week before on the Jumbotron, I thought Jerry looked like he could barely move. His face looked so different than it did not that long before. He had on a light blue t-shirt and I think his pants were maroon. He had granny glasses and his guitar was different. It really was odd seeing so many differences with him. Listening to this show made me feel tired. There isn't much energy. The rest of the band can't sound lively if their lead guitarist doesn't, so they all sound dull. I noticed that Jerry often turned his guitar down so we couldn't hear is weak playing. I know some people might feel I'm being too critical on this show, but it really doesn't do much for me. I feel the sentiments that Acousticpob expressed. I heard Phil say on VH1 that the last 4 or 5 years of the band didn't give him many memorable nights and Jerry didn't have that spark like he had before those. I have to agree. This show doesn't have a spark in it. The recording is excellent though. - January 20, 2009Missing you Jerry

Reviewer: Dead_head42069 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 30, 2008

Subject: Under Rated Show You People that give this show 1,2 or 3 stars come on get the spirit THIS IS THE LAST SHOW! Remember Jerry for what he was, This was a very hard time for them with addictions and general other problems you know I love this show very much just because its the last thing to remember a Relic in time! - December 30, 2008Under Rated Show

Reviewer: HippieBuddah - - December 20, 2008

Subject: 7/9/95 As luck would have it, I happened to receive a second row middle ticket for this show. Which, was very ironic as I was usually the freaker over by the speaker somewhere in the back. There seems to be a mournful feeling with many regarding this show. I just want to share the memory that it was actually a very upbeat, energetic concert. After the fences going down in Vermont, the lightening striking in Washington, the riot at Deer Creek and the balcony falling in St Louis, there seemed to be a serious sense of relief and a genuine sense of good cheer to have made it to Chicago. Bobby was "counting heads" as he came on stage and was laughing at himself so hard during Promised Land for missing a lyric, he missed another! Mickey and Bill were all smiles and Phil was obviously feeling good as he rocked out and sang 3 songs. Even Jerry seemed to look and sound comfortable and grinned and smiled at us all night. During Touch of Grey and Shakedown Street the whole joint was jumping and it was the only Cumberland Blues of the tour. The So Many Roads is simply beyond words and the Masterpiece is surely some of Bobby at his best. I've read that Jerry was going to play China Doll after Unbroken Chain but Bobby cut him off and played Sugar Magnolia. After listening to the stream again, you can definatly hear Jerry starting up on China Doll. It is nice to read everyones take on the show and their memories, thank you all so much for sharing. People would ask me what my favorite show was, and I would always say the NEXT one. But this is actually one of my favorites. The mood before, during, and after the show seemed to be one of unity and healing, even after all we had been through on the Summer 95 tour. I remember leaving the show on a high that lasted for days. It would have been nice to see where we could have taken that. In the end, though, how do you rate a MIRACLE? They could have played the phone book and we would have still danced. And, I would give anything to still be looking for that "next" show... - December 20, 20087/9/95

Reviewer: Katharsys - favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 19, 2008

Subject: What the hell I don't see what all the 1's and 2 stars are about. I would give this show a 3 1/2 overall, round it to 4.It's really not too bad. After reading all the reviews I was scared to listen to it. ITS ALL PRETTY GOOD, not the greatest show ever, but definitely listenable. Enjoyable even. I'm rockin' out to Samson right now. It's good music. I would rather listen to a mediocre dead show than practically anything else besides a GREAT dead show.

C'mon, all these high emotions running amok, people spreading their toxicity to each other. Why can't we all just get along? Nuthins personal. Especially on the internet. We're all gonna die someday, even the great ones among us. Case and point right here. Can't we just enjoy the life we have and let others do the same?

"Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there!"



Peace all. - December 19, 2008What the hell

Reviewer: HighMagic - - November 30, 2008

Subject: Thanks for the Memories.. The So Many Roads is indeed, the high point of this show.

That being said, I think it's absolutely ridiculous for anyone to try and make "roads" and "black muddy" seem prophetic. The truth is, Jerry never wanted to keep on touring in the last few years of the Dead as anyone who was close to them or associated with them will tell you. It was the rest of the band who wanted to keep going, as they were addicted to "affluence", as is commonly stated. Jerry's attitude was "another tour? Don't you have enough money?"

Jerry didn't like the pedestal he was on, and the strain of being the figurehead of something so immensely huge. His final years were very self-indulgent and reclusive.

You can only give so much, with so many taking.

I miss Jerry and the Boys very much, but it was just their time, and perhaps Jerry finally got the peace he needed.

Rest in peace friend.

Because of all the debate that rages on this show for all the wrong reasons, I've decided not to rate this show.

Peace. - November 30, 2008Thanks for the Memories..

Reviewer: dcrockz - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 22, 2008

Subject: The Last Time This was an awesome show after the numerous troubles from almost the beginning of the year. This show was one of the most memorible shows not only for the shear energy and connection that the entire band had going. But also for it being the last time I would be able to see the spirit that had shown me so much.

I have listened to this show numerous times since it has been posted and am grateful that it was finially posted, thank you. It has grate sound quality and such high energy. I hope all are enjoying it as much as I am.



Peace,

Dan - November 22, 2008The Last Time

Reviewer: dead_dude_4_life_20 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 18, 2008

Subject: Phenomenal show one of the best if not the best ever You can feel the vibe through the music they are all on the same wavelength and their flowing in the same motion endlessly throughout the whole thing ,man. It's just phenomenol, outstanding, remarkable, uncomprehendable. It's like they turned into gods from another celestial plane of some sort. It's out there. I'm telling you my cousin was there. I live in Chicago and this is a renound concert. In my eyes this was the ideal concert I wish I could have been there but I was too young at the time. I would have been there chilling grooving to the music like never before. I pray to the creator that I will someday be there. I know it sounds out there but if we have learned anything from this most remarkable group of all time that anything is possible. With all this intergalactal warfare that is waging we all must focus our energy apon the good side. I am not deeply religous but I beleive in something and I hope that something is a Grateful Dead fan. Hail to ye' GD!

Thanks for reading and good day to you.

the most grateful Grateful Dead fan ever Matt.C - November 18, 2008Phenomenal show one of the best if not the best ever

Reviewer: Forever Phishing - favorite favorite - October 19, 2008

Subject: Drums The drums are out of this world from this show. I'm always amazed at how versatile these drummers are. Who really does this kind of thing anymore. They are true musical geniuses. All that exercise behind the drums for 30 years really paid off for them. Mickey is still going strong and billy is starting to get back in the Mix of things. Peace. - October 19, 2008Drums

Reviewer: sm0key42o8 - favorite favorite favorite - October 11, 2008

Subject: Not as bad as some say Was it the gratest show-no. But I dont believe it was the worse, besides its the Dead. All shows have some hits and some misses. Thats what its about. I feel Jerry's soul more on some of the shows were he was off. This was the last time he stepped on stage and you can feel that he sensed it and had been for a few months-Deer Creek was the essence of that-you here is his voice, Jerry's heart was broken.



And yes is a good setlist and a very nice aud. recording(props to the taper and all the tapers how have poured countless hours into preserving what has kept me sane all these years)!



This is still a must have for any serious collector, just on the fact it is the last show



And to all who like to sit back and blast a show on how poor it was-I dont believe anyone to this day has been able to began to re-create what those guys did pretty much day-in and day-out for not just years but decades! And the magic they pulled off on some nights is so much sweeter because of some of the sour notes hit along that long bus ride.



To say that Jerry or any of the guys never stepped on stage with the intent to bring the roof down is a sad statment indeed and an incorrect one at that. We must all remember that they were mere humans who were thrust into a god-like light that no-one should ever hafta to encounter and I believe they had to cope with it they only way they could and it eventually took a few lifes along the road, but to have it any other way-The Grateful Dead story, Jerry's epic-to have it happen and end any other way, well that just wouldnt be the Grateful Dead, its all part of the story, the epic tale that was and still is...



May the music never stop! - October 11, 2008Not as bad as some say

Reviewer: scottie78 - favorite favorite favorite - October 8, 2008

Subject: Re: True Art First off, I noticed a lot of arguing on these posts. Music is about 90% opinion (no right or wrong), I can't remember the last time someone won a debate based on opinion. Just express how you feel and read how others feel, that's all.



IMHO, considering the circumstances, this show could not have been any better or worse. They performed how they performed, that is what they always did.



Did they play well that night? I think most can agree the answer is no. There were both highlights and low lights. However, is that what the Dead were all about? Playing a great show every night? It is what they attempted, but rarely achieved.



I feel that this concert is the embodiment of a dying artist. His voice withering, his guitar crying, and his frame just standing there, hunched over. It was the end of this man's life, how dear we expect anything more from one who gave us so much for so long?



His performance on July 9th was reflective of his state, a true artist...giving us what he had, no more and no less.



Let's be thankful he gave at all.



I for one am thankful because I was a sophmore in '94 when I first got exposed to the Dead, and this turned out to be only my second show (and obviously my last). So I'm happy I got to see them while I could. Thanks to the archive, I haven't missed a beat!!!



peace - October 8, 2008Re: True Art

Reviewer: gr8fldad97 - favorite favorite - September 10, 2008

Subject: Eternally GR8FUL To acousticpob, It sounds like you spent too many years looking for the dead and never found the grateful! I thoroughly enjoyed about 170 shows. The rest I regretted. BECAUSE I MISSED THEM! In going through the archives, I've yet to one show that didn't have high points! And on the dead's worst night, they were world's above most bands. In my opinion, THEY NEVER EARNED LESS THAN 2 STARS! And never earned 5, Because I CAN'T EVEN FATHOM WHAT PERFECTION WOULD HAVE BEEN FOR THEM! I, for one, am eternally GRATEFUL! - September 10, 2008Eternally GR8FUL

Reviewer: Without A. Net - favorite favorite favorite - September 8, 2008

Subject: Grateful The show is a 3 on performance but was it really always about the performance being 100% free of somebody's criticism? No. That was the essence of the music, trial and experimentation. So, firstly...thank you MGOSHEY. Your comment was beautiful and I am looking forward to running into you at a show somehow in the future. Putting Jerry's lyrics to work in our life is all the creators could ask for.



To a dude like AcousticPob...you stopped feeling magic after Brent died? God pal, you really suck.



Magic happened all over after Brent god blessedly rest his soul..and....there is no single decision I'm more proud of then jumping in the car and driving from Upstate New York to Chicago for these last two shows. This set list is killer. No show was ever without flaws. NOt with our boys but did you really want to listen to an album or see a show? Appreciation happens from within. Don't click off everyshow if you hear the crew miss a note or lyric.



Shakedown street is awful. They sound like they'd just as soon stop singing. Listen to how Bobby, not Jerry...Bobby drops the line in Promise Land and they fall about till the magic re occurs. They put on a mean Samson when they just naturally (out of creating it) never needing to doubt it, pull all types of magic together in that Jam. People who discredit they're shows really have to examine why they think the Dead played and made their music...to jam till you die.



Go Ratdog, Phil and Friends, The other Ones and the like....peace again MGOSHEY...I hope to catch you at another great show somewhere some time.



To AcousticPob one question...do you play acoustic music by chance? And if so, do you play so people will sit home and listen to your album or record so they'll come out to see you perform? I still cry to hear Jerry sing so many roads…I mean to hear it live again…no…they lost it when Brent died right? - September 8, 2008Grateful

Reviewer: mgoshey - favorite favorite favorite - September 6, 2008

Subject: It always seemed... that there were multiple camps of heads. I never fit in with the 'deader than thou' crowd who seemed to get an ego boost reciting their dead pedigree and declaring the 'approved' interpretation of a particular show.



Nor could I relate to the 'Jerry must be god' folks who seemed so sadly out of touch. I can't imagine Jerry appreciated the idol worship.



Once I was walking around before a show and must have looked a bit sullen. A stranger stopped me in my tracks to shake my hand and offered me a sincere smile, as though he was acting out the "strangers stopping strangers" line in Scarlet Begonias, sort of a deadhead version of community service.



That brief exchange epitomized the sort of people I loved seeing at shows. I have to admit, I find myself missing them more and more these days.



As for this particular show, its not a favorite, though in spite of the problems at the time I would have enjoyed being there. - September 6, 2008It always seemed...

Reviewer: AcousticPob - - August 10, 2008

Subject: no stars been a fan and followed the boys from 87 to the spring of 91. After Brent died there was not One show that I walked out and saying... WOW glad I was at this one. So I stopped going. Glad I did too. After listening to hours upon hours to the shows on here... many with 5 start just because someone had a good time, it seams people are rating shows on good times and not the actual music. Try listening to 3.27.88 or 3.22.87 - please people. Rate on the music... not the time you had at the show! - August 10, 2008no stars

Reviewer: Thank you, Archive.org! - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 1, 2008

Subject: Happy Birthday, Jerry!



Happy Birthday, Jerry! Thanks to you and the rest of the band for these (and all of your other) musical gifts to us.



Thank you,



Keep on Truckin'. In honor of Jerry's b-day, I've spent the day at work streaming the Boyz from Archive.org . Started with some of the earliest recordings posted (1965), now jumped to the last show.Happy Birthday, Jerry! Thanks to you and the rest of the band for these (and all of your other) musical gifts to us.Thank you, Archive.org (and to all those that have made it possible, whether through making the recordings, posting them to the site, or through financially supporting the site).Keep on Truckin'. - August 1, 2008Happy Birthday, Jerry!

Reviewer: Donnie L. - favorite favorite - July 31, 2008

Subject: The Last One well, I was there...my wife (now ex-wife) and I decided about a week before deer creek to go to the show. I simply went to the local ticketmaster and purchased tickets, also Southwest airlines was cheap so I got airplane tickets, and got a room at the beloved palmer house. Typically, I had some really good libations for the the night of the 8th, needless to say the ceiling in the parlour of the palmer house took a life of it's own after the show!



This is the first show where phil sang three tunes! Also, the encore of box of rain is so fitting becuase the song is about re-incarnation. I thought the 8th was better than the 9th mostly...the 9th seemed a little sluggish, you could tell with all the vibes on tour that jerry didn't feel well, and no doubt according to phil's book, there were serious death threats against jerry garcia. crazy wacky world...there was no doubt that everybody sensed a hiatus with the hopeful prospect of a great studio album of all the tunes. I really thought that album was going to be good, the drums really tightened up like 1977.



If I remember there were beeps over the PA and it's on the both sources SBD and AUD at the end of the show probably to signify curfew maybe, also there were fireworks after the show with hendrix's star spangled banner, a nice treat to end the end...only a second encore of johnny b goode could be more fitting! I must say the PA sound was excellent at the show, I was on the phil's side in the stands, and it was clean and clear sound out the PA. Probably the best large concert I had heard then and mostly now too!



I definately remember gazing back on the crowd thinking how long could this last? I felt this way even before the show after witnessing the debacle of deer creek riot. That was a real low, and fans didn't get the next night's performance, we went to bed without dinner, and recieved a poignant rebuke by letter from the band. I don't know why fans would do this with all the police presence at deer creek, there were k-9 cops at least 5 -7 guarding the hill in the back of the ampitheatre and yet still fans stormed the back of the place. This was the only time I felt threated at a rock concert, like zebra in the serengetti while a lion is on the prowl. Also, the deck collapse in Mo. before the last shows was terrible although the GD not responsible, it hurt the whole scene.



Anyway, the show is what it is...and there will never be another grateful dead



bill graham said it best about the dead...



"there not the best at what they do; they are the only ones that do what they do"



Donnie L. - July 31, 2008The Last One

Reviewer: as;ofigj;oiaf - favorite favorite favorite - July 18, 2008

Subject: Just an ok show all of the reviews below are either "best show ever!" or "Worst show ever!" Remember, this probably was just-another-show to the Dead. I'm sure that they weren't aware that it was to be their last. To be honest. If everyone didn't know that this was the last show, everyone probably would agree that it was just an ok show. and that is all that it is. Just an ok show. So... Let's get over ourselves people - July 18, 2008Just an ok show

Reviewer: dr steve reprise - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 14, 2008

Subject: not the best but definitely the last When I entered Soldier Field that night, I had no idea it was going to be my last Dead show ever. But looking back after Jerry died, I think he knew it was going to be his last. I get chills when I think about it. He was off the entire show, as is well documented, but he came out for the encore and did Black Muddy River with such conviction and energy, it was almost like he knew he wasnt going to do it ever again. I mean c'mon, just the choice of that song alone speaks volumes. Listen to the rest of this show and then listen to BMR. Dont just listen to song, listen to the lyrics too. Take it all in. There is a definite difference. It was like his farewell. I remember from that night thinking about that song and how it completely turned the show around for me. Maybe he got a shot of something backstage, who knows... I like to think it was Jerry's last gift to all those that loved him and the Dead. - July 14, 2008not the best but definitely the last

Reviewer: Bigrooster587 - favorite favorite - July 9, 2008

Subject: 13 years ago... To the day..





R.I.P.



Thanks for everything.



Great sounding recording, but its hard to listen to... :( - July 9, 200813 years ago...

Reviewer: timeofdeaths - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 25, 2008

Subject: so many roads SO MANY ROADS! its like how a small candle can light up a large room.. - June 25, 2008so many roads SO MANY ROADS!

Reviewer: Tim Crawford - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 25, 2008

Subject: the days that lied between I saw my 1st GD show in 1978 at the Capitol Theatre in NJ . Since then Ive seen over 250 shows of all incarnations . For me it was never about quality, we all wanted a good show but it was more about the moment . That feeling you got during the pre song noodling " hey its goona be Scarlet " or whatever . We all had that moment and it was always good . For me it was human , it showed that the most unlikely of people could achieve greatness - even if it wasnt always pretty . I miss Jerry alot but the moment still is there , and it will be there at the Arts Center fpr me in August when I see Ratdog and the Allmans and when i see Phil in PA . Funny the stuff you realize in the days that lie between . Miss you big guy - 5 STARS and the gratest version of So Many Roads ever . Fare The Well . - June 25, 2008the days that lied between

Reviewer: ride_her_like_a_surfer - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 7, 2008

Subject: Assbag Tito..... And once again,the Assbag entity known as Tito, shows the world what he's really all about.... You really and truly are a sad and pathetic excuse for a human being.....As for the show,I give it Five Stars,just for it's significance,The End Of A Truly Special Era, 'Nuff Said..... - June 7, 2008Assbag Tito.....

Reviewer: deadinohio - - May 23, 2008

Subject: Thank you Jerry, Phil, Bob, Billy, Mickey.... Donna and all the keyboard players. It has been a while for me too, the last time I listened to this show it was just too painful. How beautiful to read the compassionate thoughts of so many reviewers in 2008. I only saw the boys a few times in the 80's but I've listened to untold hours of so many shows and they really did give us a special gift. I'm getting older and feeling more pain every year and I can totally identify with how hard it must have been for Jerry, not to mention the other guys, to do those monster 90's tours. The point of this show is not the quality of the playing, it is the soul obvious in the effort. I pray Jerry is resting in true eternal peace. I've also discovered the music that Bob and Phil are still cranking out these days and am so thankful for them and to them for keeping the music alive.



All you young Deadheads out there....treasure this music. It is for the ages. deadinohio -- May 23, 2008Thank you Jerry, Phil, Bob, Billy, Mickey....

Reviewer: demigodband - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 21, 2008

Subject: A word about dead shows About me-1st show Alpine 84...saw 200plus shows(so what right)



Ok, This might sound like a life time acheivement review of this show but oh well. This show is great for so many reasons. 1st of all, it's the last show...very significant. To say it's not significant is plain wrong. Someone saw their 1st and last show here. Was it the Deads best show,obviously no. Was it there worst?Probably not. Listen to that drums/space, that's good isnt it? The last song EVER PLAYED was Box of Rain. You no likey? I'm sorry if you were not old enough to get to see a better show or if Jerry didnt blow your mind on this night. I wish I could have seen them in 77 or even better in 74. Improvisation is just that. Sometimes you have to hit some bad notes to get to the good ones. That's rock and roll. Anyhow, I give this show 5 stars for it's SIGNIFICANCE, it's the LAST SHOW. A must have download. RIP Capt'n Trips Thank you for your gift. - May 21, 2008A word about dead shows

Reviewer: Without Anet - favorite favorite favorite - May 15, 2008

Subject: Don't Hate: Appreciate For those who can’t recognize these gentlemen rocked our asses for over 30 years. Solo tours in between seasonal tours and you know what? They did it for their fans. It started because they did it for themselves but after reinventing rock and roll and making a music that promoted spirituality…they lost their spirit at times. You get up everyday with the same attitude for work? They did it for Clive don’t forget.



Act as a fool and be a critic to the shows in the later years. They were more electric than anything Dave Mathews or Phish (in all their efforts) put together in one tour. They brought something new every tour. Spring to Summer to Fall tour…every tour they brought something new. Who has done that so far for music? Anyhow. I was in the taper section at Soldier Field both nights. To the “song selection” critic with zero stars for this show…you idiot…they pulled a double encore and brought out box of rain. So what, we got two vince songs…did you have somewhere else to go?? You should appreciate what you get more, you may actually like it. I can’t stand Dead critics. Talk to me in 2021 when DMB plays for 30 years or Phish who went on hiatus 5to7 years after hitting it big and then played with Tom Hanks and JayZ and tried mainstream for two mores years before collapsing. Anyhoot. I miss you Jerry. Love you and Thank You; to, Phil and Bob and Bill and Pigpen and any and all of the Vinces and Donnas of the band.



Chris Lawrence Little York, NY - May 15, 2008Don't Hate: Appreciate

Reviewer: goonigoogoo - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 11, 2008

Subject: Loved the show I loved it, so many roads, unbroken, masterpiece, box of rain, and black muddy river. I loved it. So what if so many people hated it, I loved it, I love the grateful dead, and that was a good show. Relax and hear the message!! I am a recovering heroin addict, and I heard so much out of this show. Thank you Jerry, and your not alone up in heaven. - May 11, 2008Loved the show

Reviewer: Dead Rich - - May 5, 2008

Subject: Give Jerry a break I am sick and tired of hearing these so called "fans" talking trash about this show. These guys gave their lives to us. Jerry could've been chilling somewhere trying to feel better, but he got up on that stage for all of us. To rate this show (or any show for that matter) is completly besides the point. We all have our prefrences for one reason or another what shows are better. Let's respect one another and just love the memories that The Dead gave us. PEACE! - May 5, 2008Give Jerry a break

Reviewer: billyfromphilly - - May 4, 2008

Subject: end of the end I was at this show and I left early cause I remember thinking to myself that God himself could come on stage and play guitar and not be able to redeeme one of the worst dead shows ever(Tampa 95 was up there too) the song selection sucked, the band had 0 energy and when you c pix of Jerry from Chicago he looks faded. The last good dead show was 1st night albany summer 95. They came out of the gate smokin and never let up.plus no vince songs.2nd night St Louis was the last time they kicked it out there with some nice jams in the 2nd set.Chicago was done before it started. - May 4, 2008end of the end

Reviewer: miketerrien - favorite favorite favorite - May 4, 2008

Subject: Dead in 1995 So I gave it a 3stars just because its the boys. I was 15yrs old in 1995 and got to see GD here in VT at Highgate. I was only 15 and I could tell from all the live shows I had previously listened to that it was over. Sloppy Playing, bad vocals, etc. We all know how the story goes. I will say I would have rather been there than seeing some shit MTV band. These guys rocked it for a long long time and sadly this was the end. I can relate to Jerry now that I've been through Opiate addiction, it is not a fun time being sick! I really enjoyed Dylan opening the show on 6.15.95. That was great. Ok show, not as good as the 1994 show here in VT @ Highgate but I obviously had a blast. Then Jerry dies and I had nowhere to go but Phishing! Best route I've ever taken, I ended up liking Phish more than I ever did the Dead..for some reason, like a first love, GD will always be my favorite though I suppose! Smile, Smile, Smile! - May 4, 2008Dead in 1995

Reviewer: BVD - favorite favorite favorite - May 1, 2008

Subject: Thanks for 30 yrs. on the bus to bobweirsucks...YOU SUCK - May 1, 2008Thanks for 30 yrs. on the bus

Reviewer: JourneyHome - - April 25, 2008

Subject: So Many Roads Wow - I finally got around to listening to this - shied away from it just cause - but you know - everybody is right - its an awful show - it's an amazing show - it's a part of the ride show - it's the end show the closing chapter - the unbroken chain - the one big circle that was the Grateful Dead finally collapsing around on itself - like a building coming down no matter how hard Phil tries to growl out his lyrics - it's done and he knows it and can't save it (built to last) we watch in awe.



It's all there - As a DJ for ten years I played Mars Hotel religiously - Unbroken Chain is one of my favorites and I missed hearing them do it live by one night in Philadelphia, and after hearing this version I'm glad I did - because my last show was up, up, up (St. Patricks Day 1995 - extended Revolution opening because a mic went out) fun, fun, fun because of who we were with and great seats - so I missed the cosmic plug being pulled and I'm glad I did - BUT now a new discovery - and wow blown away again...hey Jerry not fair.



In my opinion - it sounds to me that Jerry's head cleared in the middle of the show but to start the show and after the break I'm afraid he was badly polluted - So Many Roads is exactly what people think it is - singing is testifying - not just showing off and playing licks - performing has to be about something other than yourself or it gets old quick - this show is worth it for So Many Roads - yes "LAST" Muddy River is a muddy, worn, sad crawl off this mortal coil for Jerry and the bitter sweet in that - but So Many Roads is a last gasp testimony a rise up from the ashes and haze of addiction - a defiant - I ain't done yet, died with their boots on - final punch of consciousness and enlightenment - he knew it while he was in it too - don't doubt that for a minute - all the rest of the time just trying to get through it but here - this moment a final burst of light a super nova tour de force as to what it all is and what it was all - and that's the song folks - I've been on the bus since 1973 - and that version of So Many Roads lays it all out there - that's his last gasp and it's a beauty. I mean think of it - listen to it - the finite and the infinite are mingling right there for you through our conduit of all those years Uncle Jerry.



Thank you Jerry I'm sorry that heroin took you out god people stay away from that shit - like cigarettes took George Harrison we are just biological bodies and we need to be extremely careful about what we put into our bodies and the Earth.



It was great being born into a time on Earth when you Jerry were, and all the wonderful happenings and moments we all explored separately and together. Rest assured the Road Goes on Forever and the magic is not in any one man but in all of us and in our conscious and unconscious being - enjoy the ride - stay righteous, be kind - and smile, smile, smile.



Love to all,



Paul

Author-Journey Home - April 25, 2008So Many Roads

Reviewer: Living_Dead_Bear - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 13, 2008

Subject: Q4T "as i sit and listen i cannot help but feel joy my experience with the grateful dead still remains a life changing one all the years all the memories and the music are PERMENANTLY embeded in my soul on august ninth Jerome john garcia gave his best for us just like all the other times he he performed it is now mar 2008 and i am still learning from the selfless acts they commited for some many years on so many roads I am forever grateful"





May I continue to play and project my soul until the day I die.

We miss you Cap'n Trips.. and we loved you through both best and worst - April 13, 2008Q4T

Reviewer: Hey Now! - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 1, 2008

Subject: Sorry, this is more of a commentary than a review I have to agree with some of the other posters that if Jerry had taken a year off, he might still be with us today.



The last few shows I attended, Jerry looked exhausted and like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders.



What was his motivation for trudging ahead? A couple of reasons I suppose. These shows arent exactly dreamed up a week before they happen...It's called the 1995 tour because the band makes a yearlong commitment to the tour and the fans a year in advance.



I know the free-sprirted nature of deadheads prevents a lot of them from understanding this kind of commitment, but it is probably the main reason Jerry kept on truckin' despite his ailing health.



I think we should be even more grateful for the nights he had to struggle through a performance. He may have had no idea how grave his health situation had become. (even if he did know, he may have decided he was going to keep playing till his last breath.)



After all, he crawled off what seemed to be his death-bed in 1986, learned to play again, and gave us another nine years. - April 1, 2008Sorry, this is more of a commentary than a review

Reviewer: GarciaGrateful - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 31, 2008

Subject: So Many Roads To think that I was almost 5 when they played this last show. I didnt know who Garcia or the Dead were. Not I'm nearly 18 and I love them. It's a shame I didn't appreciate the music sooner. GarciaGrateful -- March 31, 2008So Many Roads

Reviewer: G. Ganter - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 28, 2008

Subject: Different music Looking at the negative reviews here, someimes it's good to remember that this is a different kind of music. Sure Jer was great in 1967, but he was great in 1977, and 1989 too. My best friend's life was changed by 8-4-79, not the greatest show by my standards. But the point is this: it's a kind of music where they spoke to us directly in a bizarre kind of social communion (and still do in the recordings). Any Dead show has the magic if you put yourself in the right place. A confession Rob Bertrando once made on Deadnet in the 90s was instructive: he and his taper friends were griping during the June 1974 tour that they wished they were still at those Portchester 70 shows. And as they griped, the Dead were laying down some of the most fabulous music in God's eyes, and they weren't hearing it because they were thinking about being somewhere else. What makes this music precious is always there---it's up to you to hear it. If you're interested, I have more theories about