This show is the second of two exceptional Mardi Gras shows, which featured the Neville Bros in the second set. Both are high energy shows that capture the synergy of the Dead with the Neville Bros, something that was happening in the mid-80's when both bands were experiencing peaks. The unique sound achieved in these performances is matched by the 82 New Years shows that featured Etta James and the Tower of Power. As for the sonic quality of the recording, what more can be said about the folks who have documented the performances. Flawless!

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Cnick you obviously have no idea what ypou are talking about.



Paul thanks very much for your great contribbutions to the Grateful Dead community and the Archive over the years. Us mid-'80's Heads absolutely appreciate being able to experience these great recording snad you played a big role in that.



I was at New Year's in 1985 and 1986. I thought '85 was a better year overall, no quyestion, but I thought new year;s was better in '86. Plus the shows that year were at the Kaiser, a very special place indeed. Great sound good show as always Dead recordings need to have the show itself considered, not just the sound quality and the setlist. That's for Pearl Jam and WS Panic fans.



The Mardi Gras shws were absolutely great, lots of fun. These first nights they jammed with e Neviles were by the far the best, by December and then Pittsburgh '87 it was getting stale. But these kaiser shows had that fire, especially the Hey Bo Diddley Not Fade GDTR jam 2.11 and the Hand Jive on this night. I caught the first 4 of this run, missed Valentine's. True Bay Area garage rock Dead at it's finest, I felt like I was at a private party. Which in a way I guess we were.

- June 14, 2010Stream it / Big Thanks