Bertha, Big River, Here Comes Sunshine, Black Throated Wind, They Love Each Other, Mexicali Blues, Tennessee Jed, Looks Like Rain, Deal, El Paso, Row Jimmy, Playing In The Band China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, Me & My Uncle, Dark Star-> Mind Left Body Jam-> Dark Star-> Eyes Of The World-> Stella Blue, Weather Report Suite Prelude-> Weather Report Suite Part 1-> Let It Grow-> Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad-> One More Saturday Night, E: Uncle John's Band

SBD Master Reel > ? > DAT > CD-R > EAC (secure) > Cool Edit(minor cleanup) > CDWAV > mkwact(seekable) via wi-jams, cleanup and encoding by Matt Vernon.

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Reviewer: c-freedom - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 25, 2019

Subject: The Other Dane 1973 Phils bass licks

at the end of EYES

just before Stronger than Dirt jam

GENTLE STRENGTH Late Second Set! - October 25, 2019The Other Dane 1973

Reviewer: Hawkeye head - favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 11, 2019

Subject: my first show! a fresh hit of windowpane may have affected my perception of the show. But the mirror ball was fabulous . at one point my buddy and i had to go walk around in the harsh light of the concourse just to grab a bit of reality. There was a guy walking around with some tadpoles in a plastic ice cream tub, (tadpole in a jar?) so our stab at contact with reality disappeared. the technical diffs were a mere and brief annoyance. - October 11, 2019my first show!

Reviewer: fat man rocks - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 17, 2019

Subject: That's the way it's been in town.. I don't know where to start. Introduced to this show( as well as many many more) up in college in the 80's. Bye bye Outfield/Tears for Fears/ Elvis Costello (ok maybe not Elvis). The eclectic sound of this band...brought me into musical literacy. This and the Standford 10/82 tapes were my staples for years. God Bless (or whatever you believe in) internet archive!! - September 17, 2019That's the way it's been in town..

Reviewer: Fishylips - - November 20, 2017

Subject: To cadavis Just to let you know Jerry is not in a grave. - November 20, 2017To cadavis

Reviewer: gr8fuldad73 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 2, 2017

Subject: Dane county 73' Essential dead!!! - May 2, 2017Dane county 73'

Reviewer: cadavis - - June 28, 2015

Subject: This Site is a Rip Off So let me get this straight...you are allowed to upload as many shows as you want to your site for free, but you wont let anyone download them for free - only stream them...why should I upload anything to your site? How do you justify this unethical behavior? The Grateful Dead even sold special tickets to those who wanted to tape - Jerry is rolling over in his grave - who do you people think you are? - June 28, 2015This Site is a Rip Off

Reviewer: kochman - favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 30, 2014

Subject: Great 2nd set!

Big River is fun, and the early placement coming on the heels of Bertha equals energy boost!

HC Sunshine the jam session is pretty cool, Bob is particularly interesting behind Jerry as they start nearing the verse. There is only a short jam out of the song, but overall enjoyable.

BTW is kind of disjointed. They put it together a little more at the end.

TLEO, they keep it back together with a nice TLEO, though I can barely hear Billy or Phil.

Mexicali, Bobby loves a chance to play his polka.

TN Jed is cut!

LLR is cut!

Deal is cut!

El Paso comes in on a cut… SQ is lower also.

Row Jimmy also comes in on a cut, and kind of plods along.

PITB starts into the jam nice and slowly, stays mellow and cool for some minutes. Things start picking up around the 8 minute mark, but I really don’t dig Keith’s playing here, again, somewhat disjointed. It starts flowing a little better at around



China>Rider to open the second is a mediocre version, which at this point is disappointing.

MAMU is higher octane, I don’t think it could be otherwise. This is a good call to get the boys ready for the meat sequence.

Dark Star Jam>MLB>Dark Star>Eyes>Stella

Dark Star comes in slowly, and within 5 minutes they head into an MLB Jam before the verse, which was a nice touch. It lasts for two minute before they delve back into the star in an exploratory fashion. 6 minutes into the second DS segment, the verse comes, the pace having picked up a bit leading up to it. After the verse it goes into serious, creepy space. Billy has taken a break it appears. Ironically, this is the most exciting part of this Dark Star… they are heading into Tiger, and there’s a cut! No! Argh, it gets really weird and enjoyable after this, if the Tiger occurred, I can’t be sure… anyhow, it’s a pretty cool part of the sequence… which then dives into the Eyes of the World. The Eyes has a great tempo and the jam segments are spot on. Actually one of the better Eyes of the era, achieving X factor while exploring new turns, A+. This is followed up by Stella featuring an exceptional climax.

WRS>LIG> GDTRFB>OMSN

Beautiful is a great adjective to describe the opening notes of WRS. I will accuse Bobby of overzealous singing during “Part 1”. LIG is very energetic, with Keith knowing his place and staying in it well, supporting cast. Bobby plays well during the jams, but of course Garcia steals the show. As the blazing LIG dies out, GDTRFB steps right on in. Solid efforts from Jerome and Keith shine through.



Encore: UJB is a nice touch to finish off a great 2nd set.





Performance Summary

The first set is decent, but the massive missing block is upsetting. The BTW really steps in it, unfortunately. The second set, after a lackluster C>R, is pretty much gold.



Sound Quality

B, where it isn’t cut, the show sounds pretty good though I can barely hear Phil, and hear Billy only slightly better in the first set. Billy much more audible in the second, Phil, not… maybe he was just having an off night? Bertha, by the time they get the kinks out of the SBD, Jerry is ready to offer up his solo, nails it.Big River is fun, and the early placement coming on the heels of Bertha equals energy boost!HC Sunshine the jam session is pretty cool, Bob is particularly interesting behind Jerry as they start nearing the verse. There is only a short jam out of the song, but overall enjoyable.BTW is kind of disjointed. They put it together a little more at the end.TLEO, they keep it back together with a nice TLEO, though I can barely hear Billy or Phil.Mexicali, Bobby loves a chance to play his polka.TN Jed is cut!LLR is cut!Deal is cut!El Paso comes in on a cut… SQ is lower also.Row Jimmy also comes in on a cut, and kind of plods along.PITB starts into the jam nice and slowly, stays mellow and cool for some minutes. Things start picking up around the 8 minute mark, but I really don’t dig Keith’s playing here, again, somewhat disjointed. It starts flowing a little better at around 9:30 when Keith steps back, and they head into a spacey jam. It never really peaks my interest… the reprise has decent energy.China>Rider to open the second is a mediocre version, which at this point is disappointing.MAMU is higher octane, I don’t think it could be otherwise. This is a good call to get the boys ready for the meat sequence.Dark Star Jam>MLB>Dark Star>Eyes>StellaDark Star comes in slowly, and within 5 minutes they head into an MLB Jam before the verse, which was a nice touch. It lasts for two minute before they delve back into the star in an exploratory fashion. 6 minutes into the second DS segment, the verse comes, the pace having picked up a bit leading up to it. After the verse it goes into serious, creepy space. Billy has taken a break it appears. Ironically, this is the most exciting part of this Dark Star… they are heading into Tiger, and there’s a cut! No! Argh, it gets really weird and enjoyable after this, if the Tiger occurred, I can’t be sure… anyhow, it’s a pretty cool part of the sequence… which then dives into the Eyes of the World. The Eyes has a great tempo and the jam segments are spot on. Actually one of the better Eyes of the era, achieving X factor while exploring new turns, A+. This is followed up by Stella featuring an exceptional climax.WRS>LIG> GDTRFB>OMSNBeautiful is a great adjective to describe the opening notes of WRS. I will accuse Bobby of overzealous singing during “Part 1”. LIG is very energetic, with Keith knowing his place and staying in it well, supporting cast. Bobby plays well during the jams, but of course Garcia steals the show. As the blazing LIG dies out, GDTRFB steps right on in. Solid efforts from Jerome and Keith shine through.Encore: UJB is a nice touch to finish off a great 2nd set.Performance SummaryThe first set is decent, but the massive missing block is upsetting. The BTW really steps in it, unfortunately. The second set, after a lackluster C>R, is pretty much gold.Sound QualityB, where it isn’t cut, the show sounds pretty good though I can barely hear Phil, and hear Billy only slightly better in the first set. Billy much more audible in the second, Phil, not… maybe he was just having an off night? - January 30, 2014Great 2nd set!

Reviewer: njpg - favorite favorite favorite - October 25, 2013

Subject: - Not a bad show. - October 25, 2013

Reviewer: jjg4762 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 6, 2013

Subject: sicknessssssssssss amazing wow omg everything that can be said has been already. But wow WTF THIS IS ONE OF THOSE SHOWS WHERE AM SURE THE THINGS WE DID AT SHOWS MUST OF BLOWN PEOPLE AWAY. had to use the caps just no other way to express the beauty of this one. It gets 5 stars - January 6, 2013sicknessssssssssss

Reviewer: doug_the_dude - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 25, 2012

Subject: -- I completely hear Latvala on this one; there is just something so mysterious about this show - seems to come up from somewhere very deep in that dark psychedelic pool...there isn't, save the extremes in Dark Star, anything outright that stands out from this show, at least for '73...but it just seems that every song is touched with some kind of magic, a subtle, soft, haunting magic we are used to hearing in '73 shows but here, on this flawed, start/stop recording, really does seem to be an elusive sort of muse-guide for the boys.



I think the fact that so many of the tracks on this show aren't all the way finished, or missing outright, or in need of a patch, just further deepens the mystery - I seriously doubt there will ever be a day when we are treated to a full version of this show, but until then I'll call this my Magnificent Ambersons of Grateful Dead concerts.



I hold 10/25/73 in a very special place, but it is an unabashedly subjective stance; I can't expect others to fully grasp the beauty if looking at this show as 'just another 73 show', which it is....but it really isn't.... - October 25, 2012--

Reviewer: clementinescaboose - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - August 30, 2011

Subject: Thanks Dick One year Dick knew what he was talking about was 1973...this show is kick-ass start to finish, and probably the 2nd best October show after 10/19.



Strong Bertha, HCSS, Playin' and China>Rider in set one, transcendent Dark Star, Eyes and Let it Grow in set two. You need this... - August 30, 2011Thanks Dick

Reviewer: tezro - - April 25, 2011

Subject: ?? "Reviewer: Zaorish -]February 24, 2010

Subject: It's 1973, but it's good

1973...A year usually known for its coma-inducing, soporific jams with low sbd quality."



1973 is known by me as the GD's peak year...if you like flowing, liquid full-band jazz improvisation you'll like this and most every fall 73 show. - April 25, 2011??

Reviewer: BIG_R - favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 7, 2010

Subject: 10-25-73 Very good show but it gets even better in November and December. For those of you who it bothers you can definitely hear the tape hiss. There's a few songs missing and some cuts but overall I liked the sound. - May 7, 201010-25-73

Reviewer: bendbadgersteve - favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 26, 2010

Subject: First Show First time I'd seen the band. Forty of us hired a busdriver and came up from Waukesha for an incredible evening. My perfect lineup with just Bill at the drums and, basically, a snappy lil' pyschedelic country band.



Uh huh! Dug it totally and knew I would. Ended up going to school in Madison and saw them twice more there and a bunch of times in Eugene but never as on as they were this night. Band was in shape those days. Big time. Garcia's vocals were still strong and everything was groovy. - March 26, 2010First Show

Reviewer: Krusty the Baker - - March 2, 2010

Subject: why all the debate? What is it with people here? Bicker bicker bicker.



This is a cracking set. Off to a slightly dodgy start, but around half way through 'Bertha' Jerry gives it all a good kick up the arse, and they rock on from there. The first set is good, not great, 'HCS' and 'Row Jimmy' stand out - I'm not a great lover of the latter, so that really says something about the quality here.



The second set is, as everyone does seem to agree, ace. But it was also an ace year. 'Eyes' and 'Stella' are really worth the effort of a capture here, if you know what you're doing, and ignore certain recommendations made elsewhere here, it really is a lot simpler, you just need the right browser.



What stands out on this set is Keith. Jerry really needed good keyboard players - he obviously knew it too, probably because he was a fair pianist himself. Consider the way he worked so well with Keith, Brent, Bruce, and also Merl Saunders. The pyanner is just plinkety plonketing droplets of magic throughout this set, setting off some sharp guitar.



Sound quality is ok - there are some pops and fades, and a lot of hiss, but it is not the worst by a long chalk. We're spoilt - bootlegs of a lot of bands are truly ghastly, faded, uncared for, and originally recorded in somebody's pocket, or on a dictaphone. And we get this quantity and quality.



Love it - March 2, 2010why all the debate?

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

Subject: It's 1973, but it's good 1973...A year usually known for its coma-inducing, soporific jams with low sbd quality. The one thing about the year, though, is even though the Dark Stars sound as if the entire band is asleep, once in a while a beautiful Major MLB jam will come bubbling up out of the darkness. That's what initially drew me to the show. So I decided to give the whole thing a spin as I was falling alseep one night.



Wow! The first set certainly sucked, although the Playin' becomes quite dreamy at one point. But the second...Damn! Pure God-given joy packed into MP3 files. The Dark Star is surprisingly sweet and melodic with a great understated MLB. Eyes actually contains some very unique turns relative to other early 70's versions (77 and 78 are waaay better for this song). The WRS is slow and sweet, with a very bouncy and groovy Let it Grow. And the GDTRFB is really your reward--it's got bounce, fun, emotion, and a variety of unique and tender jams from Jerry.



Sound quality is excellent throughout. This show is worth the download for the second set. (And yes, it is still possible to download these shows--it's easier than the guy below lets on. You just gotta poke around...) - February 24, 2010It's 1973, but it's good

Reviewer: oh_uh_um_ah - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 23, 2009

Subject: The GRATEFUL DEAD "Live On Stage" October 25, 1973 at the Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI, U.S.A.



~^|\_@|@_/|^~

~/\~



Super 73' Soundboard...



A "Must Have" show.



I highly recommend adding this show to your 1973 GRATEFUL DEAD collection.



5 Stars for the mix, recording, performance and transfer.



The IA recommends users of Windows XP view this web-page with RealPlayer. RealPlayer is a free media player you can download at



For easy streaming or downloading use RealPlayer. Click the VBR M3U link to open the songs in the Playlist. If your Playlist is not open, open it by clicking the Playlist icon at the lower right hand corner of RealPlayer. Once the songs are in the Playlist, double click the song to play it, then click the record button at the lower left hand corner of Realplayer to record it. When the red line reaches the other end click the stop button to download the song. Your song is in the RealPlayer Downloads folder. Repeat these steps for each song.



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



Thanks for the LOVE from 1973 it sounds just like I remember it...My Senior Year in High School.



PS: Get em' while you can, get em' while they're free, get em' now or you'll be sorry...the Man giveth and the Man taketh away...WTTW



Remember to click on the "DeadLists Project" link to get the poster for this show... ~^|\_@|@_/|^~~/\~Super 73' Soundboard...A "Must Have" show.I highly recommend adding this show to your 1973 GRATEFUL DEAD collection.5 Stars for the mix, recording, performance and transfer.The IA recommends users of Windows XP view this web-page with RealPlayer. RealPlayer is a free media player you can download at www.realplayer.com For easy streaming or downloading use RealPlayer. Click the VBR M3U link to open the songs in the Playlist. If your Playlist is not open, open it by clicking the Playlist icon at the lower right hand corner of RealPlayer. Once the songs are in the Playlist, double click the song to play it, then click the record button at the lower left hand corner of Realplayer to record it. When the red line reaches the other end click the stop button to download the song. Your song is in the RealPlayer Downloads folder. Repeat these steps for each song.Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Listen to the GRATEFUL DEAD.Thanks for the LOVE from 1973 it sounds just like I remember it...My Senior Year in High School.PS: Get em' while you can, get em' while they're free, get em' now or you'll be sorry...the Man giveth and the Man taketh away...WTTWRemember to click on the "DeadLists Project" link to get the poster for this show... - April 23, 2009The GRATEFUL DEAD "Live On Stage" October 25, 1973 at the Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI, U.S.A.

Reviewer: Chicken Shack - favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 22, 2009

Subject: '73 bliss w.r.s eyes dark star is what '73 is all about. This show is beautifully played. 72-74 is the era for me - April 22, 2009'73 bliss

Reviewer: Evan S. Hunt - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 27, 2008

Subject: Be Patient. This Is A Great One -- Like Ali. Was told by Fishman that this show was a Dick Latvala favorite and one that he frothed at the mouth over.



The entire concert is well-played. First set has numerous glitches, etc. You need to ignore the flaws and listen to the music -- it's mostly very satisfying, curiously exciting -- something for everyone in this one.



All first set songs are energized and enthusiastic versions but they are somewhat marred in playback, but by the time it's wound it's way into PITB the sound problems have melted and we're left with a torchingly hot pure torture. Miraculously, the sound retains its integrity, though there exists some clipping on the bass.



China>Rider is long and lagubriously inticing all at once and backing off. The Dark Star>Mind Left Body Jam>Dark Star is totally polarizing from hot to cold, dark to light, sour to sweet, yes, and gliding generously into a grandly auspicious Eyes.



No matter what you are doing, this music draws you in, and you just momentarily drop whatever you're doing and assume the listening.



This Eyes is one of their best kept secrets. It's an honor to uncover a show on the Archives like this show. It was not recommended by buddies, or other sources, but it came about from searching. I felt compelled to make a big deal out of sharing this show. Then, that said, I received from various sources the confirmation that there was an obvious reason why Latvala held this show in such esteem.



From Eyes they fall back into the Mind Left Jam and casually (SUPERCHARGED) wend their way into a very sweet, yet very powerful Stella. It knocked my socks off -- literally! Stella, being two songs in one, features two of those seven chord progressions, one to end the first half and one to end the second and the latter comes up so subtle it will blow your shoes and socks off. Just hoist them up to your speakers. Why, in latter Stella performances, did they drop the seven chord codas? Too cliche'?



The WPS Prelude>WPS Part I>LIG>GDTRFB is a knockout! -- Right Left Muhammad Ali Combinations 'til your jaw hurts and your chest pounds out of synch! Jerry's Wolf hunts you down and snaps your windpipe.



It takes a mean and savage Saturday Night to bring us down to the gritty earth and a softly magnificent UJB to give us wings back to the nest.



People ask why the GD dropped the Weather Report Suite, Mind Left, and HCS after 1974. It's not that they were cliche', it's just that the band couldn't play 'em any more -- they were too difficult to play. They reached their peak on those efforts around this time (1973-74) and dutifully readjusted. - October 27, 2008Be Patient. This Is A Great One -- Like Ali.

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

Subject: Upgrade is Needed This is a truly wonderful show, one of the best of 1973. However, an upgrade for this version is urgently required. I have heard analog cassettes of the soundboard which are clearly superior. I hope that a seed which reflects the excellent quality of the source material will eventually appear. 5+ stars for performance, 3 stars for the sound on this download. - October 12, 2005Upgrade is Needed

Reviewer: Matt Vernon - favorite favorite favorite - October 25, 2004

Subject: Flaw report This was posted in the "error reports" but it should be long here as it describes some flaws of this seed.



This show if full of cuts/patches/missing songs and there's a big segment cut out of the Dark Star.

This is one of the best 1973 shows so it's a big shame, and I am pretty sure there's a much better source of this show out there that could replace this one. - October 25, 2004Flaw report

Reviewer: dr. flashback - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 9, 2004

Subject: Fall colors I agree with Mr. L, almost. A very special show, only in perspective of the other great Nov-Dec shows to come does it look like a runner-up. Just got this show last week. The PLayin and China>Rider are played with conviction. The Dark Star is one of the weirder ones, but the Mind Left Body Jam (premiered on 10/19, a Dick's Picks)is very strong, with a jazzy Eyes and gorgeous soulful Stella from Jerry. Definitely one of the better shows of the fall tour. A few glitches here and there, but not as many as other 73 shows I've noticed on LAMA. Wonder why so many 73 shows have patches as compared to 72? A tasty listen nonetheless.

Dr. Flashback ;-} - July 9, 2004Fall colors

Reviewer: nick berard - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 21, 2004

Subject: somethings missing This is one of the top shows in my collection. However the deepest craziest creepiest part of the Darkstar jam seems to be missing from this version. There is a break in the middle and somehow seems to be flowing out just as they were taking another step in to some funky stuff. I have a not so great analog of this show with the whole thing and it does go deeeep. Thanks for the great quality recording. It does smoke! - May 21, 2004somethings missing

Reviewer: xonix - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 27, 2004

Subject: Great pick for '73 Very nice setlist. I don't really like the Dark Star because its one of those ones that start of pretty nice but gradually become more and more chaotic till it hurts your ears. However there's a sweet remedy for all that hard listening... Eyes Of The World! All the performances and jams are great... plus the setlist is fine. 5 star show. - April 27, 2004Great pick for '73