Set 1 Don't Ease Me In, Cassidy, Peggy-O, El Paso, Brown Eyed Women, It's All Over Now, Tennessee Jed, Looks Like Rain, Deal

Set 2 Shakedown Street, Passenger, Friend Of The Devil, Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> Drums-> Stella Blue-> Good Lovin', E: U.S. Blues

Upgrade to previous shn set by Charlie Miller - "Steve Rolfe sent me CDs of the show which sounded better than what I originally used, so on 2/20/04, I re-patched the sbd"

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Reviewer: mcgrupp216 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 25, 2019

Subject: Fall ‘79 East Coast N2 Second set cooks. The Shakedown opener is of course featured on Road Trips 1.1. It also ranks second on headyversion, topped only by 6/30/85. My recent vote for 10/25 hopefully inches it to the top. At any rate, this Shakedown, Passenger, Estimated-Eyes, great stuff, and the drums/space continues the awesome weirdness that gets started with the transition into drums. It's almost like it's actually a transition into space then drums. On the other end, out of it all comes a beautiful Stella Blue, followed by standard closing material, Good Lovin' then encore, US Blues. - October 25, 2019Fall ‘79 East Coast N2

Reviewer: Mind Wondrin - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 10, 2019

Subject: Top sets from landmark tour

Though the best 2nd set was two shows later, this is the best 1st set of the hot Fall '79 tour. The 2nd set adds big highlights and passages, presenting one of the tour's best shows (with 10/31). This show has been known for the immense Shakedown, but there's so much more here. The second set is longish, @ 1:45. The first set is AUD-only, and the ambient noise and space is high, relative to the PA, stripping Heads to the keener among us.



First Set. Bangin', immediate launch with a Dough Knees that kicks and bucks. The shortened Cassidy is fine, but not as limber as the shiny Peggy-O. The scale is widened further for a tightened Brown Eyed Women, gone through in a stellar dash. The rest is the plat principal, and the boys have a licence to crenelate. It's All Over Now goes places and by Tennessee Jed they can't miss a pitch. The mixed metaphors drive on through Deal, a whirlwind that leaves 'em thrilled for the break.



Second Set. Much has already been said about this Shakedown. But it's unfortunate that GDP released a SBD from the set we already have on SBD. It's a good version, but it's actually not the 17min barnburner that would come days later on Halloween. Passenger however is a tour best. Pinwheels of colors emerge by the end. Even Jer is satisfied. RT1-1 should have left this on, instead of segueing away. Friend of the Devil is perfectly rendered and somehow excites Billy enough to smash a head. It's a tight Estimated, if rather straightforward - until the super jam (blips 0:45>1:00 on the Miller sources). The solidness continues for Eyes. Great, but nothing too gobsmacking...until Phil devolves it into a one of a kind jam. Brent adds synth bombs and it passes into Drums. An 18min+ Eyes. Space is short and the rest of the set is average '79, though the end jam for Stella is nice.



1st Set : B+

2nd Set : B-

Overall = 4 stars



Highlights:

Don't Ease Me In - what a start

Brown Eyed Women - stellar in a dash

Tennessee Jed - can't miss a pitch/swing for the fence

Deal - whirlwind leaves 'em thrilled

Passenger - pinwheels of colors

Friend of the Devil - excites Billy

Estimated Prophet - tight into nice jam

Eyes of the World - end jam is one of a kind



SOURCES: The miller_22311 uses the uses Jools AUD for the 1st set, but it's pitched too fast. The miller_93143 uses a less-crispy AUD; less chatter and noise. The miller_22792 is better still, updating to a better source for the 1st set, and the 2nd set is patched (but runs a bit slow, needing +1% ). The miller sources have blips in Estimated, so maybe try the fishman_21271 for that. Road Trips 1-1 has Shakedown, but it's pitched even slower and needs +2% . - January 10, 2019Top sets from landmark tour

Reviewer: c-freedom - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 26, 2018

Subject: I will call down THUNDER.. Not so much if you get hot & bothered

by Englishtown,,, 2-15-73 or Veneta

but does this show especially

the close to perfection pre-drumz segment

get you peeling off your clothes

and whirling like a dervish.

New Haven Coliseum

was a rickety old barn

but it brought out the x factor

especially this night. - October 26, 2018I will call down THUNDER..

Reviewer: Lithuanian DeadHead - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 25, 2018

Subject: This day in history I love hitting that button at the top of archive. On this day in '79, I was in New Haven with many dear friends. I still recall painting the inside windows of my friend's audi in dayglo on the way up. The colors are still lasting... Thanks for posting! - October 25, 2018This day in history

Reviewer: JC Carey - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 2, 2018

Subject: Love for real This show was great. With a little help we found before the show. The concert was truly appreciated. Opened up the heart chakra that night. Couldn't sleep till Dawn.. woo-hoo... great time my favorite show!!! Definitely burned off both of my ears.

Grateful thanks for posting - May 2, 2018Love for real

Reviewer: brokencompass - favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 28, 2017

Subject: great week. Springfield, New Haven, both Cape Cod, one Nassau, and Providence...Yeah it was one of the better weeks of my life. New Haven was the home town show. I remember the first set was good but not great, but that second set? Holy Shit! That Shakedown is a monster (New Haven always seemed to have great Shakedowns) and I love the Estimated and Eyes. Thank you Charlie, I've pretty much been stuck on Keith era shows for the past few years but am rolling forward. This sounds superb - February 28, 2017great week.

Reviewer: Bruins123 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 12, 2017

Subject: Great memory Amazed to find this. Was 14 at the time,second concert I ever saw. Attended with my best friend who recently passed and it gives me a chill. Cherished memory. - February 12, 2017Great memory

Reviewer: noemi-gt - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 11, 2017

Subject: WOW! Thanks for posting this one, Sir. What a second set!! - February 11, 2017WOW!

Reviewer: GrimTaper - - October 26, 2016

Subject: Anomaly Lest we not mention the fact that this is one of very few shows where they do a real "Space" before "Drums," and then another "Space." Nice unique show. It rocks AND it rolls. - October 26, 2016Anomaly

Reviewer: WeAreWorldPeace - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 4, 2013

Subject: My feelings on Shakedown Street from this evening. Yea. It's how I am going to play Shakedown St.

Real Music. Real life, Real!!! - April 4, 2013My feelings on Shakedown Street from this evening.

Reviewer: Omniverse - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 18, 2011

Subject: Impressive. Most impressive. The Force is strong with this one. - September 18, 2011Impressive. Most impressive.

Reviewer: majordomo - favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 29, 2010

Subject: shakedown kills heard this shakedown on sirius outside pensacola in the old rental car. figured it was sort of a disco-era version and went lookin' for it in 79/80. this is it i am certain--nice. - August 29, 2010shakedown kills

Reviewer: clementinescaboose - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 9, 2010

Subject: agreed the best shakedown ever me thinks... - August 9, 2010agreed

Reviewer: Sir-Mix-Alot - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 22, 2009

Subject: Killer Soundboard of Set 2 The second set is the shit...awesome Shakedown and Passenger burns with intensity. I love the channel separation of the drummers...check it out with headphones. Fall 79 tour kicks ass! - April 22, 2009Killer Soundboard of Set 2

Reviewer: cigarstoreindian - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 4, 2009

Subject: gratefuleric Rock solid grate show with Brent really growin into the groove of the band... YES I DO DIG THE ESTIMATED BRIDGE IT IS BLISS!!!! - February 4, 2009gratefuleric

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

Subject: Smokin' New Haven Show - Killer Shakedown This is one must listen to Charlie show... the 2nd set is unreal, and the crispness of everthing is music to your ears. Play this shakedown street loud and do Jerry proud. Thanks for this show!... - October 2, 2008Smokin' New Haven Show - Killer Shakedown

Reviewer: gratefuleric - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 26, 2008

Subject: WOW! That Shakedown! WHOA! 2nd Set smokes.



Anybody dig the estimated? That bridge was crazy. - September 26, 2008WOW!

Reviewer: Burnt Rich - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 26, 2007

Subject: Stellar I love the autumnal Shakedowns--the song always fit this time of year, to me........Sound quality will knock you out @ times. Thanks for posting this one, Sir. What a second set!! - October 26, 2007Stellar

Reviewer: Fish Taco - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 6, 2007

Subject: All time best shakedown One of my favorite 'old" bootlegs. Until Charlie got a hold of it and made it my favorite show of all. A must have in my opinion.



Fish Taco - June 6, 2007All time best shakedown

Reviewer: Lockley_333 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 28, 2007

Subject: Shakedown 79 Yes! I've been searching for this show. Stream shakedown street right now!! It is by far the funkiest I've ever heard the grateful dead play. Now I know why Brent Mydland was chosen at this point in time. He gets down on the Clavinet and Rhodes on Shakedown. AWESOME!!!!! - March 28, 2007Shakedown 79

Reviewer: captain_trip_420 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 3, 2005

Subject: This is your Captain(s) Speaking... Cpt. Doubledose and I both agree, this show is The Shit.

And again, Thank you Much Charlie... - December 3, 2005This is your Captain(s) Speaking...

Reviewer: Dave M - favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 17, 2005

Subject: Phil space jam I agree that second set is pretty hot. The shakedown is amazingly funky and has a great jam. The electronics that Phil did that night (I was there) shook your organs inside your body. He also conjures up a pretty demented set of bass chords; like some kind of horrifying alien communication. This is a great quality tape.



The Stella was a nice way to come out of space. Its a good version but not stellar. Then the set turns to the usual Bobby rock-out which I usually shut off. - November 17, 2005Phil space jam

Reviewer: capn doubledose - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 3, 2005

Subject: Ditto Sound quality = superb

Show = off the charts

Questions? - November 3, 2005Ditto

Reviewer: GWOO - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 12, 2005

Subject: Charlie Miller = G-D Charlie Miller is fucking the shit. Everything he touches is gold. Download anything upgraded by "charlie miller". It is quite simple. - October 12, 2005Charlie Miller = G-D

Reviewer: boobychew - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 6, 2005

Subject: holy smokes! my lord...this one almost brought me to tears...I mean, this second set 100% exemplifies why I was/am/will always be hooked on this band. it is just flawless. pure rock and roll. phil is blistering and jerry simply floats raging the newly intorduced tiger rose...brent is a nice welcome addition, great work tickeling the keys. man, this is one my favorite sets. passenger usually is ahh for me, but this one is sick sick sick. rarely do I give a 5, but I am on this for both recording and show. - October 6, 2005holy smokes!

Reviewer: birdsgosouth - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 26, 2005

Subject: stunning Killer sound quality. first half of second set is out of this world. The Eyes is incredible, as is the jam that follows. A massive start to this amazing tour. - September 26, 2005stunning

Reviewer: StrawRider - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 15, 2005

Subject: Thanks VA Slim Good call! I just upgraded my files for this killer show. The Passenger just burns. Woah! Great set all around. Thumbs up, slim. - July 15, 2005Thanks VA Slim