@@avi_s0ncin0 well, if you put it like that - not really. I was thinking what's fascinating is that Bernie had a bluegrass/jugband era. Ok, it only lasted two months, but still.....
Probably the best live show that I have ever seen was when I got to see Jerry Garcia, n David Grisman at the Warfield back in 92 on my Birthday. I was standing right at the rope line in front of the stage a mere 7 feet from Jerry... After that amazing acoustic show I went home and put my electric guitar away for 18 years... bought every acoustic album Jerry had recorded. Got deep into bluegrass through Old and in the Way. Learned to play Mandolin and Banjo. Will love his acoustic music most till I die! 😊
Went to my first Grateful Dead show with my Brother on his birthday, at Alpine Valley in 1987.Was instantly hooked on their live shows. Many times I saw them right up to and including Jerry's final Dead concert. I too loved the Acoustic shows. I perform almost all of their songs with acoustic guitar, and especially love performing for nursing home audiences and hospice patients. If you don't have it yet, I recommend that you pick up the DVD called Grateful Dawg. There are some precious Jerry / Grisman moments on that program. Have yourself a Grateful day...
Jim Smith, I missed the 87 Alpine Show. First time I even heard anything about the Grateful Dead was when JGB played at Caesar’s Casino here in my hometown of South Lake Tahoe. I didn’t get into the show, but could hear it spilling out onto the casino floor... I was having fun being a country boy people watching all of the heads in their tie-dies walk-in around. Many of them with little in winter clothing on, many of them bare foot. It was January I think. Cold as a mother too! 🤔 88 maybe? That was back when Nevada still had very strict Cannabis, and drug laws. Didn’t go over to well with law enforcement at all. 😕 I have seen Grateful Dawg quite a few times. ‘Sitting Here in Limbo’. Haha.
This happened one month before we made plans to go to my first Dead shows in Atlanta, in the spring of '94. It changed my life- for the better- in so many ways. From then until the end of May '95, we traveled the country and saw shows in Tampa, NYC, Seattle, and Portland- and 9 weeks later, Jerry passed. I can't begin to express how grateful I am for that opportunity, and that experience! I smile, and I weep- to ponder my great fortune!
Seattle 95 ... or was it Portland? I think Seattle, yeah, those shows were great and I really believe it was one of the last times Jerry went out on stage with the Dead and actually felt and played really good. I was on the east coast and was lucky and blessed to have seen him in Charlotte alongside Hornsby and saw one of the best second sets ever that night
That spring Atl 94 show was my first also, I was 14. Life changing for sure. Such a great scarlet fire, I think it was the last dark star as well. 94 was a magic year
This song was Jerry's till the end. It says a lot about touring and how trivial money can end up being when its just a means to an end. Among many other truths thanks to Robert Hunter's art that enriched our lives. These stories still burn bright. Rest in peace, brothers.
This song was written by Hunter and David Nelson and intended for the New Riders of the Purple Sage... Jerry showed up while they were sleeping and recorded the lead guitar part and Hunter and Nelson gave him the song...
I got to meet Jerry a couple times in the 90s bc my brother worked at a hotel bar where he stayed when the Dead performed here he was an awesome man and very friendly. Hearing about Robin Williams inability to make himself happy despite making everyone else happy reminded me of Jerry. I was ages 12 to 15 when he came around and always had time for me and remembered my name. Love that dude. RIP Jerry 🖖
Me too, literally. I listened to the Dead to and from chemo for 3 years. 6 solid hours a week. I think Jerry helped me heal. In remission now, 5 years into a stage 4 diagnosis.
I have watched this performance dozens of times and for some reason I never noticed just how deep the timbre of Griz’s mando is. And while it’s easier to record acoustic music on a sound stage like this, MAJOR props to the engineers behind this. And yeh man…Jerry WAS, IS, and always WILL be the Grateful Dead, but I tell ya…he was never happier than when playing bluegrass with his friends.
Love love love Jerry Garcia, David Grisman keeps it mellow with the mandolin, Paul on harmonium is chefs kiss 💋 This is great & the end with the instrumental “As Time Goes By” with still shots was very soothing. I look at my OG framed poster from 1968 of a drawing of Jerry with huge angel wings everyday & find comfort, hoping he is in heaven.l
David Grisman is a very interesting musician and mandolinist who befriended Bill Monroe (the Father of Bluegrass), played with Stéphane Grappelli (a founder of the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934), as well as his long friendship with Jerry Garcia. There’s only one Dawg!
Also loves to play with anybody, no matter who or how skilled. In the early 1980’s he’d show up out of the blue on Tuesday “jam” nights at the Banjo Cafe in Santa Monica CA. He’d wait until a break before *asking* if he could sit in (seriously!). Whether there were seasoned pros or “intermediates” on stage, he never showed off or overplayed- always keeping to the level of the players on stage. And made sure EVERYONE took a solo no matter how simple- and made a point of encouraging & complimenting less experienced players. An absolute monster player, but more importantly a gem of a guy and wonderful human being!
Yeah, he was at the end of his career and life when this performance occurred and showed that he still had it. I wouldn't go so far as to say unmatched, but he gave it all to the end.
Makes me sniffy this morning, to get to see Jerry so up-close and clear! It's kinda rare to be able to see his beautiful face so well, while playing! Thanks for uploading!!!!!!!
Grisman was Jerry’s lifeline in the 90’s. He loved to play with anyone, any time. For me, his recordings with Grisman are Jerry’s best of the 90’s. He was having fun. The Dead machinery ground him into dust. It was brutal to witness.
yes tears are in my eyes. I was blessed to see several Grisman and Garcia shows at the Warfield. Those were wonderful shows as anyone who attended must agree. The memories of those shows and of those days gone by, some of the happiest times of my life. What a honor it was to be able to attend. Thank you to all the people who put the videos out there for us all to enjoy. We will survive. We are still everywhere. Thomas
What a wonderful gift it is to see and hear this. Paul Shaffer and his band could adapt seamlessly with different artists and styles. Always wondered what happened during commercial breaks, although having Garcia and Grisman on stage was a lot different than a celebrity interview send off.
I love Jerry so much, I have Grisman and Garcia. I worried that listening to this song might be sacrilegious, my youngest son, said “No mom, they are as American as apple pie, you’re listening to Americana”. He’s so right❣️💀✨🙌❤️💀🎸
@@dongiller Thanks again. Wonderful. RUclips sent me to a neat version of FOTD from JRAD with Katie Jacoby, the amazing violinist from a few years ago. Also an excellent and interesting version. The Hunter/Garcia songbook is the gift that keeps on giving!
They were 2 peas in a pod! They both played off each other wonderfully and were great friends. I love hearing anything by these two. Just shows how much Jerry could vary any song of his. Love it! Thanks for posting!
@@robertherrera912 I think Jerry and David met in 1964, over a year before Jerry started the Grateful Dead. They went to hear Bill Monroe play at some bluegrass festival in Pennsylvania and met there. Jerry's first musical love was bluegrass ....
My mom & Jerry were born on the same day 9 yrs. Apart both were incredible humans, My mom & Jerry brought me great joy& love in so many different ways. It depends on the day which one I miss the most 😢🎵❤🎶
Wow, I'd never heard the instrumental during the commercial break before, sweet. I once heard a recording from the time Clapton sat in with Paul and the band all night and some of the commercial break jams were lit. I wish I could find that again.
That Letterman band was fantastic right from the get go. The TV audience never really got hear them stretch out during the commercial breaks, which was a shame. Somebody should compile some of those break performances. Just phenomenal.
Garcia passed in 95 I remember reading that on the front page of the newspaper in my driveway early in the morning. I thought wow what a loss it was the live shows that people remember.
My uncle -- who is now a truck driver cause he says he pulls down more money and the hours are more steady -- tuned Garcia's guitar for this set. He was a young production assistant working a camera post and Jerry's manager said that Jerry had just "hooked up" (making a pushing gesture with his thumb toward the crook of his arm), and that they needed someone who can "tune up his old box," and so Brett who played a little in jazz band in college, says okay and comes over and puts that cutaway Martin on his knee and Paul give him an A 440 on that harpsichord thing and he tuned the whole thing via string harmonics and by ear! Jerry came over, his eyes all glassed over like the Charles River in February, he noddled on it, lowers the B string a cat hair, then says, "Cool" and kinda chuckled. What a fecking show!~!~!
To all my brothers and sisters in new York and everywhere around the world, we are praying for you all during this crazy times that were seeing, experiencing and seeing people die from this virus, enough is enough you new York cats have been threw hell, much blessings to all. NOTHING LIKE A LIL JERRY AND GRISMAN JAM PUT YA IN A GOOD MOOD, WE MISS YA BOTH. THANKS FOR SO MUCH, NFA....
I'm not even a huge fan but when Gerry and David looked at each other and played back and forth, I teared up a bit. My older siblings played American Beauty when I was a little.
When Jerry was having a good night, like he is here, he could really pull off some impressive guitar playing. He's clearly "on" here and nails the solo. The audience reaction tells the story. He was underrated as a guitar player.
My first album I purchased at age 13 because of the artwork on the cover. That was in 1973, and I listened to "Wake of The Flood" till my record needle broke off. Better Dead than Red.
These is a song that intrigued you as a kid philly had a cool DJ on wmmr Pierre who played the dead one song i really loved and still do next to Uncle johns band was must of been the roses the one year i missed seeing the boys 93 was good year loving hawaii
I still miss Jerry. Saw the Dead from 68-95 . I’ve seen Dead and Company three times one being just last month in Phoenix. It was ok just not the same.
Yes, that’s Bernie Worrell in the CBS Orchestra. He joined the band when Late Show premiered in late August 1993 but left in late October.
What?! I had a brief thought of "that looks like Bernie... nah, it can't be."
@@siliconmeadow_yo Crazy! huh? 2 members of two of some the greatest live bands of the 70s together in he same room. Ha!
@@avi_s0ncin0 well, if you put it like that - not really. I was thinking what's fascinating is that Bernie had a bluegrass/jugband era. Ok, it only lasted two months, but still.....
BERNIE!!! So awesome
I was expecting/thinking Paul Shaffer initially
When Jerry smiles during the first chorus it almost brought me to tears. To see the man happy, even for a minute, is heart wrenching. No joke.
Likewise. I have pretty studiously avoided looking at anything with him post-1978 since he left us. Watching him here brought me joy!
@@musicofanatic Post '78!!?? He had tons of great, happy moments through much of the '80's. Some tough ones as well, but many great smiles too!
jeez, calm down fanboy
@@rethomas6577 be kind
truth be told, he could always smile; these were clean smiles.
That "as tears goes by" is a rare, sweet treat. Thanks for posting.
Probably the best live show that I have ever seen was when I got to see Jerry Garcia, n David Grisman at the Warfield back in 92 on my Birthday. I was standing right at the rope line in front of the stage a mere 7 feet from Jerry... After that amazing acoustic show I went home and put my electric guitar away for 18 years... bought every acoustic album Jerry had recorded. Got deep into bluegrass through Old and in the Way. Learned to play Mandolin and Banjo. Will love his acoustic music most till I die! 😊
Went to my first Grateful Dead show with my Brother on his birthday, at Alpine Valley in 1987.Was instantly hooked on their live shows. Many times I saw them right up to and including Jerry's final Dead concert. I too loved the Acoustic shows. I perform almost all of their songs with acoustic guitar, and especially love performing for nursing home audiences and hospice patients. If you don't have it yet, I recommend that you pick up the DVD called Grateful Dawg. There are some precious Jerry / Grisman moments on that program. Have yourself a Grateful day...
😂😂😂😂
Jim Smith, I missed the 87 Alpine Show. First time I even heard anything about the Grateful Dead was when JGB played at Caesar’s Casino here in my hometown of South Lake Tahoe. I didn’t get into the show, but could hear it spilling out onto the casino floor...
I was having fun being a country boy people watching all of the heads in their tie-dies walk-in around. Many of them with little in winter clothing on, many of them bare foot. It was January I think. Cold as a mother too! 🤔 88 maybe?
That was back when Nevada still had very strict Cannabis, and drug laws. Didn’t go over to well with law enforcement at all. 😕
I have seen Grateful Dawg quite a few times. ‘Sitting Here in Limbo’. Haha.
Was that the Mother’s Day show? I took my mom to that one.
@ These shows were: May 1st 2nd and 3rd I believe? 🤔
Jerry's voice aged like a fine wine
A great version. I love the fact that Paul is playing a harmonium.
Yeah but he's not pumping it. How does that work?
David Phillips I think it’s a synth harmonium which doesn’t need to pump.
It could have an air pump attached.
@@starchild108 There's something fishy going on.....
@@starchild108 look again. Paul is pumping it. Look around 2:18 when the camera pulls back and is showing Paul.
This happened one month before we made plans to go to my first Dead shows in Atlanta, in the spring of '94. It changed my life- for the better- in so many ways. From then until the end of May '95, we traveled the country and saw shows in Tampa, NYC, Seattle, and Portland- and 9 weeks later, Jerry passed. I can't begin to express how grateful I am for that opportunity, and that experience! I smile, and I weep- to ponder my great fortune!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Seattle 95 ... or was it Portland? I think Seattle, yeah, those shows were great and I really believe it was one of the last times Jerry went out on stage with the Dead and actually felt and played really good. I was on the east coast and was lucky and blessed to have seen him in Charlotte alongside Hornsby and saw one of the best second sets ever that night
That spring Atl 94 show was my first also, I was 14. Life changing for sure. Such a great scarlet fire, I think it was the last dark star as well. 94 was a magic year
Jerry had one of the best smiles ever!
So do I after watching this!
Fantastic... love this...!
But, how in he!! could anybody vote thumbs-down on this American beauty...
Haters will always hate...but Grateful we shall remain... Thanks for the memories, Jerry!
This song was Jerry's till the end. It says a lot about touring and how trivial money can end up being when its just a means to an end. Among many other truths thanks to Robert Hunter's art that enriched our lives. These stories still burn bright. Rest in peace, brothers.
@@ghostdance56 What so lucky about dying in a detox bed alone?
@@ghostdance56 That was not consider best. It was a non-medical detox for someone who had serious health issues.
Everyone dies. Not everyone really lives and contributes so much to the world while they're here.
@@chriswiber7121 That's true, the new Deer Creek show is crystal clear and a good show both nights.
This song was written by Hunter and David Nelson and intended for the New Riders of the Purple Sage... Jerry showed up while they were sleeping and recorded the lead guitar part and Hunter and Nelson gave him the song...
This was beautiful.
Muchas Gracias. Una de las versiones de esta hermosa canción que más me ha gustado. Es una de mis canciones preferidas. Muchas Gracias por compartir.
I'm so glad to have seen him and, been alive on this planet while Jerry was.
Jerry Garcia had. magic. His voice and his playing were a great gift. .. Peace be on you.
I got to meet Jerry a couple times in the 90s bc my brother worked at a hotel bar where he stayed when the Dead performed here he was an awesome man and very friendly. Hearing about Robin Williams inability to make himself happy despite making everyone else happy reminded me of Jerry. I was ages 12 to 15 when he came around and always had time for me and remembered my name. Love that dude. RIP Jerry 🖖
That's an awesome story. Thanks for sharing. I would've give a nut or two to meet him.
He's one of my top 3 guitar influences. I love that guy!
Can you elaborate on what hotel and what year?
I owe these ppl my life. Thank you jerry
Me too, literally. I listened to the Dead to and from chemo for 3 years. 6 solid hours a week. I think Jerry helped me heal. In remission now, 5 years into a stage 4 diagnosis.
I have watched this performance dozens of times and for some reason I never noticed just how deep the timbre of Griz’s mando is. And while it’s easier to record acoustic music on a sound stage like this, MAJOR props to the engineers behind this.
And yeh man…Jerry WAS, IS, and always WILL be the Grateful Dead, but I tell ya…he was never happier than when playing bluegrass with his friends.
💯 %
Grisman is one of the finest musicians I have ever heard.
Love love love Jerry Garcia, David Grisman keeps it mellow with the mandolin, Paul on harmonium is chefs kiss 💋 This is great & the end with the instrumental “As Time Goes By” with still shots was very soothing. I look at my OG framed poster from 1968 of a drawing of Jerry with huge angel wings everyday & find comfort, hoping he is in heaven.l
Yes, but it’s “As YEARS Go by”. “As Time Goes by” is a different song altogether.
David Grisman is a very interesting musician and mandolinist who befriended Bill Monroe (the Father of Bluegrass), played with Stéphane Grappelli (a founder of the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934), as well as his long friendship with Jerry Garcia. There’s only one Dawg!
The Dawg, is a great guy, saw him live in a small venue called, Caramoor in N.Y. Great show, by a easy and interesting guy.
Well said. Grisman is a fabulous instrumentalist.
@@us-Bahn . He’s a Virtuoso, most especially of the mandolin😎.
Plus his extensive work with Doc Watson and Tony Rice, two absolute flatpicking legends
Also loves to play with anybody, no matter who or how skilled. In the early 1980’s he’d show up out of the blue on Tuesday “jam” nights at the Banjo Cafe in Santa Monica CA. He’d wait until a break before *asking* if he could sit in (seriously!). Whether there were seasoned pros or “intermediates” on stage, he never showed off or overplayed- always keeping to the level of the players on stage. And made sure EVERYONE took a solo no matter how simple- and made a point of encouraging & complimenting less experienced players. An absolute monster player, but more importantly a gem of a guy and wonderful human being!
Jerry was sick and still legendary. His love for live music is unmatched.
Yeah, he was at the end of his career and life when this performance occurred and showed that he still had it. I wouldn't go so far as to say unmatched, but he gave it all to the end.
Incredible. Liked and subbed. Thanks.
That was absolutely wonderful.
Makes me sniffy this morning, to get to see Jerry so up-close and clear! It's kinda rare to be able to see his beautiful face so well, while playing! Thanks for uploading!!!!!!!
Both of Grisman and Garcia’s albums are wonderful. Some gems of forgotten folk music they contain
Both? You're missing out. There's 7, not counting the extended Pizza Tapes but including the Grateful Dawg soundtrack.
Ok yoda
"The As Tears Go By" was really nice, and I had never heard that before by Garcia and Grisman.
Grisman was Jerry’s lifeline in the 90’s. He loved to play with anyone, any time. For me, his recordings with Grisman are Jerry’s best of the 90’s. He was having fun. The Dead machinery ground him into dust. It was brutal to witness.
There’s a 1964 recording of a banjo lesson Jerry is giving to someone. His playing is just impeccable, a master on the instrument.
yes tears are in my eyes. I was blessed to see several Grisman and Garcia shows at the Warfield. Those were wonderful shows as anyone who attended must agree. The memories of those shows and of those days gone by, some of the happiest times of my life. What a honor it was to be able to attend. Thank you to all the people who put the videos out there for us all to enjoy. We will survive. We are still everywhere. Thomas
IWT
I remember this. I was so excited ❤
What a wonderful gift it is to see and hear this. Paul Shaffer and his band could adapt seamlessly with different artists and styles. Always wondered what happened during commercial breaks, although having Garcia and Grisman on stage was a lot different than a celebrity interview send off.
Paul is very talented & has/is played with some of the best!
You can see him here digging the feeling of being in the Grateful Dead
So happy this exists. The joy and satisfaction of all players is evident. I love Garcia’s little grin at the end.
I don't care what anybody says. If you weren't around for the great musical renaissance of the 60s & the 70s, then you missed out.
Agreed!! Nothing compared
Shut up.
Eh, I see the Dem Party and the state of US affairs… I’d say the kids should have been kept off drugs. 😂
Agreed. I was a fortunate hippie❤ to have seen The Dead numerous times, a 6 hour dance party led by Jerry Garcia
Or the early 90s (and appreciate the Dead) then you missed out
This video is worth its digital weight in gold. Thank you for this blast from the past!
I love Jerry so much, I have Grisman and Garcia. I worried that listening to this song might be sacrilegious, my youngest son, said “No mom, they are as American as apple pie, you’re listening to Americana”. He’s so right❣️💀✨🙌❤️💀🎸
This is a priceless slice of footage. Thanks! and a harmonium!
food for the soul! Jerry looks and sounds great, in 93)
Wow. I am sorry that I missed that when it aired. But what a way to start a Monday. Thanks for sharing.
Jerry and Bernie!! 2 of the greatest. Thanks for posting.
I miss Jerry sooooo much..to me when he smiles... Just brings inspiration..❤
Moves me, brightly!
One of my favorite versions of this song. I remember watching this when it aired and being blown away by these immensely talented aging hippies.
I love this rendition. Sounds amazing. So spot on
I used to see Jerry and Dave at the Warfield in San Fran during this same year..
Some of my best memories...
This is beautiful. I remember watching it when it aired. Thanks for posting .
God I miss Jerry! I can't wait to see him again and this time I'm gonna jam with him damn it!
never seen this! appreciate the share! Here Comes the Sun!
Jerry looks so good here thanks for being the storyteller of my life
Jerry looking great and sounding pretty good! Thanks for posting. The joys of RUclips-just saw this for the first time. Cool!
His guitar playing in “As Tears Go By” during the commercial break had never been heard before.
@@dongiller Thanks again. Wonderful. RUclips sent me to a neat version of FOTD from JRAD with Katie Jacoby, the amazing violinist from a few years ago. Also an excellent and interesting version. The Hunter/Garcia songbook is the gift that keeps on giving!
@@dongiller We're sure that jam (and the Truckin') is from the commercial breaks? Rather skillful the way you integrated it, especially at the end.
btragal Absolutely certain. And thanks!
A candidate for the best Dead song - beautifully played. Timeless music.
From the Devil 😂😮😮
Just being playful 😁
Love how happy Jerry and Dave look playing.
They were 2 peas in a pod! They both played off each other wonderfully and were great friends. I love hearing anything by these two. Just shows how much Jerry could vary any song of his. Love it! Thanks for posting!
Will Meyer diggit! Stay safe brother!
@@robertherrera912 I think Jerry and David met in 1964, over a year before Jerry started the Grateful Dead. They went to hear Bill Monroe play at some bluegrass festival in Pennsylvania and met there. Jerry's first musical love was bluegrass ....
Thank you so much for sharing 💃🏻🎶💃🏻 just what I needed 💪🏽👍🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽🥰
My mom & Jerry were born on the same day 9 yrs. Apart both were incredible humans, My mom & Jerry brought me great joy& love in so many different ways. It depends on the day which one I miss the most 😢🎵❤🎶
I just love that side tilt of the head that Jerry does. It just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. He is so humble and sweet. God i love that man.
+ beautiful rendition of as time goes by
I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to see the GD live.
The very roots of my musical prowess...
What a delicious treat😍😍
Wow, I'd never heard the instrumental during the commercial break before, sweet. I once heard a recording from the time Clapton sat in with Paul and the band all night and some of the commercial break jams were lit. I wish I could find that again.
The song on the commercial break was an instrumental version of As Tears Go By - written by Jagger/Richards and was a big hit for Marianne Faithful.
Thank you!
Ulysses brought me here haha - thx Mr M it was wonderful xxxxxxxxxx
One of my favorite dynamic duos! RIP Jerry.
Pure gold !! Thank you very much for this video !!
GOD will REMEMBER this great soul of a man, and i think i will see him again some day🌹
so so good man
Very nice. Thanks, Don
Just can’t get enough of this!
loved it i didn't want it to end!
This clip always makes me happy. You can tell Jerry, Dave and the band are just having a great time. Just a happy moment in a simpler time.
Jerry is pretty sick here, this was not a simpler time for anyone involved.
Absolutely unbelievable !!!I cried !
The acoustic Truckin at the beginning is awesome
"And they all went to heaven in a lil' row boat" What a treasure Jerry shared with us!
Always was great chemistry between Dawg and Jerry!
That Letterman band was fantastic right from the get go. The TV audience never really got hear them stretch out during the commercial breaks, which was a shame. Somebody should compile some of those break performances. Just phenomenal.
I’ve uploaded a number of break performances from both Dave’s Late Night and Late Show.
Beautiful - thank you
Wow I've never seen this before, fantastic!
Thanks for posting, Don! I thought I had seen all of Jerry's appearances on Letterman, but I was wrong.
Man you could tell it wasn’t easy for him to nail solos at this stage but he did it here. A performer till the end
The song, the music, the joy take priority for this group of dedicated artists....
So many of my favorite people that I've never met on the same stage.
Es heb I listen to this… time stands still .. Miss you Jerry
Listen to "Old and in the Way" my favorite version of Wild Horses
Jerry and David is pure..pure..magic!!!
Garcia passed in 95 I remember reading that on the front page of the newspaper in my driveway early in the morning. I thought wow what a loss it was the live shows that people remember.
My uncle -- who is now a truck driver cause he says he pulls down more money and the hours are more steady -- tuned Garcia's guitar for this set. He was a young production assistant working a camera post and Jerry's manager said that Jerry had just "hooked up" (making a pushing gesture with his thumb toward the crook of his arm), and that they needed someone who can "tune up his old box," and so Brett who played a little in jazz band in college, says okay and comes over and puts that cutaway Martin on his knee and Paul give him an A 440 on that harpsichord thing and he tuned the whole thing via string harmonics and by ear! Jerry came over, his eyes all glassed over like the Charles River in February, he noddled on it, lowers the B string a cat hair, then says, "Cool" and kinda chuckled. What a fecking show!~!~!
Wow!
To all my brothers and sisters in new York and everywhere around the world, we are praying for you all during this crazy times that were seeing, experiencing and seeing people die from this virus, enough is enough you new York cats have been threw hell, much blessings to all. NOTHING LIKE A LIL JERRY AND GRISMAN JAM PUT YA IN A GOOD MOOD, WE MISS YA BOTH. THANKS FOR SO MUCH, NFA....
This is just top notch all around.
1993 and 94 were the best years of my life.
Wow. This sounds very amazing.
i think iam a tuff guy ,but this makes me cry ,miss you jerry
Wonderful 😎
This has to be one of the FIRST episodes of Letterman being on CBS.
Yep - the first episode was on August 30, 1993.
Just love how when the band starts up as Dave is talking, Jerry turns back to his guitar. Has a job to do!
I'm not even a huge fan but when Gerry and David looked at each other and played back and forth, I teared up a bit. My older siblings played American Beauty when I was a little.
When Jerry was having a good night, like he is here, he could really pull off some impressive guitar playing. He's clearly "on" here and nails the solo. The audience reaction tells the story. He was underrated as a guitar player.
My first album I purchased at age 13 because of the artwork on the cover. That was in 1973, and I listened to "Wake of The Flood" till my record needle broke off. Better Dead than Red.
This show happened the day before I was born. What I would give for a time machine.
These is a song that intrigued you as a kid philly had a cool DJ on wmmr Pierre who played the dead one song i really loved and still do next to Uncle johns band was must of been the roses the one year i missed seeing the boys 93 was good year loving hawaii
I remember watching this. Look at Paul rocking that small keyboard 🤘
MrBinnskinny - it’s a harmonium. Indian instrument. Look up Krishna das....
What an incredible mix...
I still miss Jerry. Saw the Dead from 68-95 . I’ve seen Dead and Company three times one being just last month in Phoenix. It was ok just not the same.
Man I miss Jerry! That was beautiful and heartfelt. R.I.P. my prince!✌️
Saw Grisman Quintet at City Stages Birmingham, AL '97. Great show. I think one of the cd's Dave was holding was Old and in the way.
The outro with the World Trade Center really summed it up and hit home how much life has changed
Why would you think life is encased in amber? Life changed a hell of a lot from the time Jerry was born to the day he moved into the Haight.
A few nights ago I got to meet David's son Sam. He was very nice and has an amazing band now.