Bertha, Me & My Uncle, Wave That Flag, Looks Like Rain, Tennessee Jed, Box Of Rain, You Ain't Woman Enough, Jack Straw, Row Jimmy, Beat It On Down The Line, Here Comes Sunshine, The Race is On, Loser, El Paso, China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, Playin' In The Band Greatest Story Ever Told, They Love Each Other, Mexicali Blues, Brown Eyed Women, Big River, Brokedown Palace, Me And Bobby McGee, Weather Report Suite Prelude-> Dark Star-> Eyes Of The World-> Wharf Rat-> Sugar Magnolia, Casey Jones

Recording Info: SBD -> Master Reel -> PCM -> Dat







Transfer Info: Dat (Sony D8) -> M-Audio DIO 2448 -> Cool Edit Pro v1.2 -> CD -> EAC -> FLAC Transferred and Edited By Charlie Miller







Notes:I originally transferred my Dat back in 2000. At that time, I only made Audio



discs. Someone asked me to circulate this source since the circulating source has NR applied to it. My source DOES NOT have any NR applied to it. I made these FLAC's off of my Master Audio Discs. Enjoy...cm

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Reviewer: c-freedom - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 22, 2020

Subject: Now we play for LIFE Sounds like High Cotton to me.

This recording has just enough audience that the ongoing almost endless dialogue between the band and the heads is very well documented. And it mainly centers around requests, This has a life all its own. One Sister calls for China Cat several times and when they finally play it you can tell it is like she won the lottery.

Also the St. Stephen banter is interesting. Phil steps up and flatly says, 'We don't play that one anymore'. Too which Weir ever the anti-antagonist adds , 'yeah, you guys liked that one too much'

Anyway, some mixes give you just the bands banter which is cool in its own way but here you get that added dynamic of fan interaction

Also the audience shows itself to be pretty knowledgeable

music wise. and there is just so much music here. I am thinking this would be like enough material for 4 shows in the 1980's

I am not sure how I keep finding shows from 1973 that I haven't enjoyed yet but here is another one.

And this is really a pot of gold here. I have no trouble putting this in the same league with 2/15/73. Yes, it is that tight!

Since as has already been pointed out the vocals are up in the mix

I do remember this Box of Rain for Phil and Donna singing.

And with Donna already warmed up she kicks butt on Loretta's tune

then bring the Jack Straw!

Everybody singing on Row Jimmy.

I put the headphones on at Here Comes Sunshine and quickly realized that this is an outstanding show

and you can bury me in 1973 no furthur questions asked. - March 22, 2020Now we play for LIFE

Reviewer: njpg - favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 14, 2015

Subject: - Despite some killer jamming, this doesn't stand out to me as much as other shows. The soundboard accentuates the vocals, which are mostly horrible because they were using horrible mics, and also because they were just singing horribly. The best parts are in the 2nd set jam suite, of course. - December 14, 2015

Reviewer: jacknoir - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 21, 2013

Subject: Bertha What a killer Bertha to kick off this show. My first show. Sweet memories. Anyone ever notice how the beginning of Bertha is missing here? Does anyone have a copy of this show with the complete Bertha? I know there were tapers there that night. - January 21, 2013Bertha

Reviewer: clementinescaboose - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 9, 2012

Subject: If only... ...this show were in better quality, I personally think it would rank as one of the best of the spring tour. It's a fair shot better than the following nite (3/22), and that's saying something. Everything in this show is just wonderfully played, and there is a great, mellow, yet flowing and jazzy vibe to a lot of the music.



The hyper-jazz Playing and China>Rider, groovy Dark Star and Here Comes Sunshine, and energetic Eyes are all wonderful, The Playing and Eyes especially being some of my recent favorites of the tour. This show just grows on me with each listen.



Therefore, despite the mix and sound issues, I'm still giving it a five based on the fact that it's extremely underrated, and the performances are just phenomenal. Check it out, you won't regret it! - May 9, 2012If only...

Reviewer: beantown_adc - favorite favorite favorite - April 12, 2010

Subject: A better seed, but the flaws are a killer While this is definitely a better seed than the Cotsman version -- and kudos to Charlie, as always -- both suffer from some pretty horrendous oversaturation on the vocal tracks. Donaa's bad enough, but when her mike is clipping like a mofo and all the vocals sound like they're being played through torn speaker paper, it's a major drag.



Too bad because, as others have noted, this was a great performance, and the Dark Star pushes new heights. - April 12, 2010A better seed, but the flaws are a killer

Reviewer: lied&cheated - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 22, 2009

Subject: thanks Charlie!!! a truly remarkable show, love Jerry harmonizing on Me and Bobby McGee, the Dark Star>Eyes, the whole show just sparkles despite the technical difficulties. EXCELLENT!!! lied&cheated -- March 22, 2009thanks Charlie!!!

Reviewer: oh_uh_um_ah - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 22, 2009

Subject: The GRATEFUL DEAD "Live On Stage" March 21, 1973 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York, U.S.A. `



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"East Coast Magic."



"A must have show."



The GRATEFUL DEAD sound like they really enjoyed performing before this NY Crowd 36 years ago.



I highly recommend adding this show to your 1973 GRATEFUL DEAD collection, it is superb.



5 stars for the mix, recording, performance, and Charlie Miller...okay so there is a litte hum to the tape, BFD and the vocals get too hot and distort a little...but the performances are excllent.



Get both shows from the Utica Memorial Auditorium March 21 and 22, 1973.



Get it while you can, get it while it's free, get it now or you'll be sorry...



Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Listen to the GRATEFUL DEAD.



Thanks for the Love from 1973.



PS: I recommend clicking on Charlie Miller's name and collecting all his GRATEFUL DEAD shows, he has impeccable taste.



PSS: For easy streaming and/or downloading usesrs of Windows XP should be viewing this web-page with RealPlayer. - March 22, 2009The GRATEFUL DEAD "Live On Stage" March 21, 1973 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York, U.S.A.

Reviewer: 3puttdouble - favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 1, 2007

Subject: Who is Charlie Miller... ...And where do I send a case of his favorite beverage? Some great '73! I have trouble with this rating thing because even an 'average' (3star) show is pretty friggin' good and more than worth grabbing. Thanks again, Mr. Charlie. - September 1, 2007Who is Charlie Miller...

Reviewer: phildarkside - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 29, 2005

Subject: HCS Wow!

Some of the most beautiful playing I've ever heard from Bobby during Here Comes Sunshine.

Bob seems much louder in the mix during this song and is playing some great stuff.

Haven't listened to the rest of the show but based on this one song and looking at the setlist I would download this already.



Phildarkside - July 29, 2005HCS

Reviewer: bootleg43 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 24, 2005

Subject: Better Sound Is Better I have not heard the entire show but what I heard sounded like an improvement over the previous tape in circulation. This show, although completely underrated, is a gem. More later after I listen to it completely. - June 24, 2005Better Sound Is Better