The band also included John Dawson, David Nelson, Dave Torbert, and Spencer Dryden. The opening act for these shows was New Riders of the Purple Sage, and at that time, Jerry Garcia was a member of the band. This vintage Grateful Dead show demonstrates a high point for the band and features the first-ever performances of "Bird Song" and “Deal.” The intoxicating excitement of new musical adventures and exploration can be found inside this treasured show. It wasn’t until October of 1974 that Mickey Hart would return. This show marks the beginning of a 4-year stretch in which Bill Kreutzmann was the sole drummer for the Grateful Dead. To this day, it is revered by Deadheads across the world – a moment in time that is etched in Capitol Theatre history forever. When radio personality David Gans played the jam for Phil Lesh in 1997, it brought tears to his eyes. From the blissful confidence to the intriguing mysticism, this segment is a definitive moment in Grateful Dead history. It encompasses everything that the Grateful Dead was during 1971. Not only did it set the mood for the night, it set the mood for the year. The biggest highlight of the night is the “Beautiful Jam” that took place during Dark Star > Wharf Rat > Dark Star. The crowd was treated to debuts of “Bertha,” “Greatest Story Ever Told,” “Loser,” “Playing in The Band,” and “Wharf Rat.” These songs remain all-time fan favorites to this day.
On this night, the Grateful Dead decided to debut five original songs. He passed away two years later, making these shows that much more special to revisit. He was a pioneer of improvisational rock n’ roll, encompassing emotions that could be felt by every Deadhead at every show. Let’s start this list off by saying that the soulful presence of Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and his passion for the blues was instrumental in making these shows unforgettable. Please join us as we celebrate the anniversary of these monumental shows! 1. The Dead pushed the improvisational boundaries of music and psychedelia in a way that changed live music forever. These historic shows capture the magic of the Grateful Dead in the early 1970s – purity, passion, musicianship, and fearlessness. Starting February 18, 1971, and ending February 24, 1971, the Grateful Dead played 6 legendary shows at The Cap.
It was vital that the band had the right venues, with the right energy, to do this The Capitol Theatre was one of those venues.
The stage had been set and the band began to experiment, taking the music even further than the formative years of the 60s. 1971 laid the groundwork for years like 77 and 78. Shakedown Street-Marcia Griffiths feat.The early 1970s were arguably the most iconic time period for the Grateful Dead. Also available for the first time is a dub version of “They Love Each Other,” on which legend Merl Saunders’ B-3 Hammond dances around Judy Mowatt’s mesmerizing voice. Available for the first time on ITunes, Amazon and all digital formats, among the tracks are the “lost” session recordings from young Warren Haynes whose tasty fills add a fresh spin to Marcia Griffith’s powerful extended dub mix of “Shake- down Street.” Haynes’ emotional vocals on an unreleased alternate version of “Stop that Train” are accompanied by his slide guitar which deepens the urgency of his soulful wails. It will feature unreleased alternate versions, extended dub mixes, and rare B sides from the Henry K label and the vaults of the producer. On November 20th, 2015, Red Hillz Music will be releasing a 20th anniversary edition of this historic project. The result was Fire on the Mountain “Reggae Celebrates the Grateful Dead volumes 1 and 2,” critical and commercial successes that spent more than 2 years on top of the Billboard Reggae Charts. 20 years ago Producer Henry K gathered reggae music’s top talent to celebrate the Grateful Dead, one of rock’s most beloved and prolific bands.
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