Jerry Garcia's Comeback and the Passing of Bobby's Dog, Otis

Bob Dylan's Extended Tour and Upcoming Phil Lesh and Friends Concert

Larry Michigan relives a classic Grateful Dead show from exactly 37 years ago on January 29th, 1987, at the San Francisco Civic Center. The performance marked the middle night of a three-night run celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Larry delves into the opening song, "Hell in a Bucket," reminiscing about the quirky banter and Bobby's guitar troubles. Larry shares amusing anecdotes, including the infamous "Police on a Joyride" mix-up in a Chicago Tribune article. The podcast crew laughs about past experiences and the unique anticipation of a Grateful Dead show.

He also reflects on the significance of the Chinese New Year celebration during the shows and the dragon dance that captivated the audience. The conversation shifts to Jerry Garcia's remarkable comeback after a diabetic coma in 1986, making these shows even more special.

As they discuss the performances of "Hell in a Bucket" and "Sugaree," the hosts highlight Jerry's exceptional guitar playing and the overall energy of the band during this period. Larry also shares the latest cannabis news and provides with updates on upcoming music events, including Phil Lesh and Bob Dylan's tours, and a nod to the Live Dead and the Brothers tour.

 

Grateful Dead

January 29, 1987  (37 years ago)

San Francisco Civic Center

S.F., Ca

 

CHINESE NEW YEARS SHOW with the Dragon Dance during DrumsThis three night run (Jan. 28 – 30) were the last shows played by the band within S. F. city limits, after this, shows at Shoreline, Oakland Auditorium, Oakland Stadium, Greek Theater, maybe Berkeley Community Theater or Henry J. Kaiser.Barely one month since Jerry returned from his diabetic coma on Dec. 15, 1986.Bobby’s dog, Otis, died earlier in the day before the show.  Best known from Reckoning, Ripple when in the middle of a verse the dog walks on stage and Jerry says, “that’s Otis”.  Good stuff.I was at this show and the next nightWent with my good buddy Tommy who lived in the area

 

Grateful Dead Live at San Francisco Civic Auditorium on 1987-01-29 : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive

 

 

INTRO:              Hell In a Bucket

                           Track #1 (Don’t be fooled by Finiculi Finicula intro - the song starts after a brief noodle, this is the correct track)

                           1:55 – 3:33

 

SHOW No. 1:    Sugaree

                           Track #2

                           1:19 – 3:02

 

SHOW No. 2:    Drums

                           Track # 13

                           2:30 – 4:00

 

                           Features the Chinese Dragon Dance portion of the Drums

 

 

SHOW No. 3:    Scarlet>Fire

                           Track #9:   7:50 – end

                            Track #10:    Start 0:41

                           This is the transition between the two songs just keep taping from the end of Scarlet through the beginning of Fire

 

 

SHOW No. 4:     Stella Blue

                           Track # 14 (On the Archive page for this track it shows I Need A Miracle > Stella Blue, just use the time signatures below to get to the Stella Blue part

                           7:06 – 8:44

 

 

OUTRO:             Going Down The Road Feeling Bad

                           Track #15

                           1:23 – 2:53

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