Jack Straw, Deep Elem Blues-> My Brother Esau, Brown Eyed Women, Little Red Rooster, Ramble On Rose, Looks Like Rain-> Deal Touch Of Gray-> Playin' In The Band-> Uncle John's Band-> Drums-> Throwing Stones-> Black Peter-> One More Saturday Night, E: It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Unknown SBD, with AUD patches; via Darryl Hinko

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Reviewer: Quiche - favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 16, 2019

Subject: An ol' fave This was one of the first tapes I got back when I first discovered the Dead (thank you, lovely Liesel from Lehigh). While it's not a stone-cold classic, as noted by esteemed colleagues below, the first set is pretty amazing. Definitely my favourite Deep Elem, with Phil's bass grooving things along, Jerry sounding solid on all fronts and I particularly love the changeover when Brent's hands the reins to Jerry after his solo. - May 16, 2019An ol' fave

Reviewer: pcijohn - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 29, 2016

Subject: I saw every show they played in 83 This was a particularly good memory because usually I was a backstage dancer type and did not look at the band performing much. However, here it was easy to get right up to the stage and I remember going up and dancing right next to Jerry and him forgetting the words to Uncle Johns band --- priceless. - February 29, 2016I saw every show they played in 83

Reviewer: otto man - favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 27, 2014

Subject: digital was at this show. Yes lots of tapers plugged into a vhs dig deck. Still have my masters.This sure sounds like my tape. Yes on senn 441s also. - August 27, 2014digital

Reviewer: galapogos griff - favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 21, 2012

Subject: How time changes things....... So, I went to the 83 Greek shows in May and remembering that my hometown shows of SEA and PDX in August paled in comparison (though a great Scarlet>Fire in PDX).



And it was always the case that folks here in seattle felt the worst dead shows in seattle.......lol.



But this is really good. Yes the great Jack and Deal that is noted.



It was all just my bad attitude. Funny.



Perhpas that's why I have so much fun today at Furthur. No going in to shows with all sorts of expectations and bad attitude. Just there to have a "good time" one more time........never had such a good time, in my life before....... - May 21, 2012How time changes things.......

Reviewer: klaussmith - favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 29, 2012

Subject: Great Show, Great Tape Great sounding tape, better than my master, (although it’s been 15+ years since I gave it a listen), I remember a very good first set, A+ Jack Straw with Phil all over the place and one of my all time favorite Brown Eyen Women, Jerry bells out the “Drink down a bottle and you’re ready to kill” with gusto. Solid 2nd set with a very good Uncle John’s. Listen / download whichever it is worth your time. - March 29, 2012Great Show, Great Tape

Reviewer: utopian - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 13, 2010

Subject: Yes, best source Sounds like a senn 441? At any rate, it's a top notch FOB.



Very tight jack straw opener with lots of bombs. All the first set has an extra oomph of driving jam. A long extended playin is the highlight of the second set.



5 star sound

4+ for the show



peace - March 13, 2010Yes, best source

Reviewer: RAMBUS KING - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 24, 2009

Subject: BEST SOUND of those posted... I have loved this show for 24 years. I had a cassette copy from a digital recording of this and this version sounds VERY similar, and even better. I do believe this was from a digital source, probably 16-bit linear PCM recorded onto VHS - same quality as DAT, just recorded on a larger tape.

Phil, Jerry & Bob team up to totally crush the Jack Straw. Phil is at a very proper level on this tape...



BOMBS AWAY... RAMBUS KING -- July 24, 2009BEST SOUND of those posted...

Reviewer: adeadhead6695 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 24, 2007

Subject: phil's trip ok so best i recall rumor had and was printed in a Relix i beleive that Phil was dosed this show and it really kicked in during jack straw hence the many thunderous chords, and actually i had an early not gr8 recording of this later on got a 1st or 2nd gen and this was one of the 1st real good i audience recordings possibly in front of board and on i think that time VHS or some almost digital tape recording, very good stuff actually, 83 jerry was real messsed but the shows i recall being quite intense and jerry shows of the day were quite the work out, this show also has the esau which is nice as well as early versions of t ouch grey and stones all and all a solid show we would all pay dearly to see now - December 24, 2007phil's trip

Reviewer: Funkalicious - favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 10, 2007

Subject: solid show The 1st set provides some solid playing with a few high points (Jack Straw, Deep Elem Blues). Jerry and Bobby are certainly in fine form! However, the pre-drums portion of set 2 is tasty (except for the lyrical flubs). - May 10, 2007solid show

Reviewer: lehighvet88 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 18, 2006

Subject: 5 Stars For First Set Alone Sorry, but this first set features some of my favorite versions of some songs. The Jack Straw just rips with Jerry and Phil in outstading form, Deep Elem is tight and crisp, Esau features some great percussion which the quality of this Aud really brings out, Brown Eyed Women is absolutely gorgeous, Rooster has Jerry playing some fantastic licks, Rain, which I normally don't like, builds to an amazing finish that blows up the place, and the Deal seems to go on forever with Jerry just laying it out there. The second set is ok, but not remarkable. I would recommend the first set to anyone, some shows may have better "moments", but as a whole this is one of my faves. IMHO lehighvet88 -- October 18, 20065 Stars For First Set Alone

Reviewer: Thymer - favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 8, 2005

Subject: Thymer Lil' lagging. Jerry was on his crack trip then. Was really St. of Circumstancially looking for a good Esau.



Just waiting for the jam while I am currently listening to Deep Elm Blues. Jerry's guitar's are a honey suckle rose. - November 8, 2005Thymer

Reviewer: Dylanstubs - favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 18, 2005

Subject: Great aud recording Not a SBD, but who cares. This sounds wonderful. Nice little show. :) - October 18, 2005Great aud recording

Reviewer: samstein - favorite favorite - June 29, 2005

Subject: meh.... outstanding, seriously rocking Jack Straw... and then a very good Deep Elem (as far as Deep Elems go)... and then the rest of the show is mainly standard 80s fare



download the Jack Straw, and maybe the Deal, and move on - June 29, 2005meh....

Reviewer: MarkStar - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 14, 2005

Subject: Bombs Away One word...Phil



Jack Straw is one of the best ever. This show rips. - April 14, 2005Bombs Away

Reviewer: Tony Bolony - favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 8, 2005

Subject: A Bit Muddy in Set 2 Regardles of what notes are with this data, its an audience tape.

The instruments are totally human-driven.



Nice solid Jack Straw complete with Phil Bombs :-)



The "Proto" Touch of Grey starts out like a confused Foolish Heart, but builds. - March 8, 2005A Bit Muddy in Set 2

Reviewer: WoodWarbler - favorite favorite favorite - January 21, 2005

Subject: Buck Dancer's Rules By Now? Well I finally figured out how to send reviews in here and this is the show I'm listening to at the moment. This is a decent audience board. Highlights are the Jack Straw opener, very tight Deep Elem Blues, a slammin' Deal, a solid proto-Touch Of Grey. I am, after all, a "Touch Of Grey-Head" who got into the scene in the late '80s, so I'm partial to the latter portions of their repertoire. However...Jerry flubs "Uncle John's Band," which is sad...reminds me of the final Highgate, VT show. "Throwing Stones" is great though, and Jerry's backup vocals shine toward the end. Bobby sounds very solid throughout. Jerry's guitar work is good overall, making this very listenable. I thoroughly enjoyed the Drums>Space quite a bit with the bird song twittering effects. Black Peter is resplendent. Saturday Night is rushed and flubbed a bit. I might find my way back to this show sometime or another... - January 21, 2005Buck Dancer's Rules By Now?

Reviewer: Jack Straw from Carolina - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 5, 2004

Subject: Amen Such a beautiful Jack Straw, but also an amazing Deal and a second set that is worth many listens as well. I have only listened to may copy of an audience recording. - August 5, 2004Amen