Set 1:

d1t01 - Jack Straw

d1t02 - Peggy-O

d1t03 - It's All Over Now

d1t04 - Candyman

d1t05 - Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues

d1t06 - Picasso Moon

d1t07 - Bird Song



Set 2:

d1t08 - China Cat Sunflower ->

d1t09 - I Know You Rider

d2t01 - Looks Like Rain

d2t02 - Dark Star ->

d2t03 - Drums ->

d2t04 - Space ->

d2t05 - Dark Star ->

d2t06 - Playing In The Band ->

d2t07 - Black Peter ->

d2t08 - Turn On Your Lovelight



Encore:

d2t09 - It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Notes:



-- Thanks to David Gans for the discs.

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Reviewer: c-freedom - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - April 1, 2016

Subject: Tell me all that you know I was at this show and it was well played!!!

I got hassled for vending but not busted.

This venue looked pretty historic to me.

It was a surprise to get the Dark Star

after LOOKS LIKE RAIN

and even more surprising

for them to steer back into it after Drums!!!

The Playing in the Band

had remained unfinished (no reprise) the night before.

I loved when they bridged P.I.T.B

Your Beautiful as you feel! - April 1, 2016Tell me all that you know

Reviewer: The TRUE Bucky - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 12, 2014

Subject: Nice Dark Star I love the Dark Star.



And if you don't agree you are all gay and ignorant. - February 12, 2014Nice Dark Star

Reviewer: kee-zee - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 9, 2013

Subject: Shall we go..You and I..While we can Ouch TeaBag69..I'll say this since I saw shows from 83'-95'..Sorry you missed the Fall of 89'-Sring of 90'!!.I attended both shows in Greensboro and rated the 3-31 a 5 star..I'll keep this short and to the point.. so please GIVE IT A WHIRL!! I take my coffee black and TeaBag69.. - June 9, 2013Shall we go..You and I..While we can

Reviewer: slothburger - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 3, 2011

Subject: Would be a fool not to listen Very very nicely recorded show, sounds sexcellent. Interesting electronic/spacey additions to Jack Straw that continue through the show. All in all kick-ass show, no Ship of Fools on this Fools day but its ok, maybe too cliche for them, anyway they more than made up for it great show - November 3, 2011Would be a fool not to listen

Reviewer: edgehead 2 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 6, 2011

Subject: Only MY favorite years matter! teabag=jackass - May 6, 2011Only MY favorite years matter!

Reviewer: TeaBag69 - favorite favorite favorite - May 6, 2011

Subject: WOW It is mind-blowing how out of it some people are - first set of shows Bruce sat in on? Where does this nonsense come from? Long live the '83-'86 era! The Dead were never the same after the coma in '86, the fans became gay and ignorant, the band never captured the fire, then touch of grey became a hit and life as we knew it was over. Meaning too many idiots at shows, too many stadium gigs, just a bogus scene after summer '86. Thanks archive for a wonderful job. Spring '91 is tolerable but very weak compared to '85 or '83 or '83 of course. - May 6, 2011WOW

Reviewer: timothyapetty - favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 14, 2010

Subject: Great recording of a great show... Since I sadly never got to see the Dead in concert (I didn't start going to shows until October of 1996, so I missed all the fun) I tend to gravitate to shows from my area that I maybe could have went to if I'd been born a little earlier. May be a strange reason to check out a show, but I'm glad I did with this one.



First of all the recording itself is terrific.



The first set starts off strong with a nice Jack Straw and a wonderful Peggy-O. Candyman and Bird Song are definitely highlights of a very solid first set.



But this show is all about the 2nd set. China Cat is a beast with some serious rhythm section which shows up beautifully on this recording. Very driving. Looks Like Rain is great, and I really can't say enough about the Dark Star. Funkiest version I've ever heard. The jam lost me for a bit, but brought me back soon enough.



"Drums"....wow.....insane....



Show ends with a Baby Blue that is a little too synth-y for my tastes, but is still kind of a nice bookend to an incredible show. timothyapetty -- November 14, 2010Great recording of a great show...

Reviewer: myhungryhippo - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 2, 2010

Subject: we can share the women we can share the wine we can share what we got of yours, cuz we done shared all of mine - November 2, 2010we can share the women we can share the wine

Reviewer: snow_and_rain - favorite favorite favorite favorite - July 12, 2010

Subject: Well-played show with a nice 91 Star Not a mind-melter, but an interesting Dark Star that goes places. Mellow first set features some nice Jerry numbers like Peggy-O and Candyman. All Over Now is pretty rockin. Bird Song is the clear highlight.



Second set rocks pretty hard. Little too much of Bob's vocal delay at the end of LLR (cringe), but they more than make up for it with the Dark Star. One of the better Stars of '91. Spring 91 tour is a little underrated, and this pair of Greensboro shows is one reason why. Also see 3/17, 3/20, 3/21 and 3/25.



Contrary to previous review, this was not, in fact, Bruce's first tour with the band in 1991. He played at all four shows at the Cap Center March 17-21 to open the tour. - July 12, 2010Well-played show with a nice 91 Star

Reviewer: rick e. - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 13, 2009

Subject: 4/1/91 Great show ! The post Brent era began with some great shows.It sounded like they were actually rehearsing some.Both of these shows were played almost perfect from start to finish.I felt a little guilty for enjoying a show so much w/o Brent.I missed Brent ,but at the same time it was interesting to hear the new sound.Vocal harmonies were different with Vince singing the higher pitched lines sort of like Donna would've sang.Bruce and his grand piano kind of gave it that early '70's sound.I didn't care for the accordian too much or some of Vince's cheesy tones. An audience copy would be great !!!! rick e. -- December 13, 20094/1/91

Reviewer: SpecialPurpose - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 28, 2008

Subject: This is the one If you are wondering which one of these versions to 'listen to', this would be the one kids. It sounds like butter. As for the boys playing; well let's just say they are on fire and this is definitely one of the top shows from the '90's for sure. MT to CM for all his hard work! - September 28, 2008This is the one