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Format Details: 2CD set
Release Date: 26 June 2026
Label: Loop
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 0785034183959
Genres: Rock Psychedelic Rock
Description
For the country blues and boogie fans, Friday night at the Allen Theatre in downtown Cleveland was the place to be. The Grateful Dead played for a packed house until close to 2 a.m., making it one of the liveliest concerts ever to come to the Cleveland area. The sold-out concert also was broadcast in its entirety over rock station WNCR-FM, also a first for any major concert.
The show began at 7:30 p.m. with the back-up group - The New Ryders of the Purple Sage - an offshoot of the Grateful Dead. The Ryders played fine soothing country music - a smooth soulful sound.
The Grateful Dead came out on stage about 10 p.m. starting with their old favorite, "Truckin'."
The five-man group, complete with shorter than usual hair, and button-down-collared shirts, started back in Haight-Ashbury in 1965 when they gave free concerts. Led by Jerry Garcia, the group has recently begun a public relations campaign with gimmicks like Grateful Dead Month and "Dead" sweatshirts.
The Dead sounds are easy going and natural. On the whole, the concert was a unique one. It had everything - from flames shooting up on the side of the stage, to audience members dancing in the aisles. A very worthwhile show to see.
Mastered from the original broadcast tapes. Limited edition 2CD digipak.
Band
Jerry Garcia - Guitar, Vocals
Bob Weir - Guitar, Vocals
Phil Lesh - Bass, Vocals
Bill Kreutzmann - Drums
Keith Godcheaux - Piano, Organ
Tracklisting
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