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Release Date: 06 November 2026
Label: Navigator
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0662987275958
Genres: Rock Psychedelic Rock
Description
The December 6, 1980 Acoustic Performance broadcast by KXCI.
Setting: A small, intimate holiday benefit organized via connections in Marin County.
Format: A stripped-down acoustic performance capturing the band in a relaxed, warm atmosphere.
Setlist Highlights: Intimate renditions of "Dire Wolf," "Ripple," "Bird Song," "Cassidy," and "Monkey and the Engineer".
The Recording: Restored and remastered from the KXCI broadcast.
The Mill Valley show is a short, acoustic-focused set that lets the band dial in beautifully. Highlights include Bird Song, Cassidy, Monkey And The Engineer and Ripple, all delivered with clear vocal work and relaxed vibe.
On December\u202F6\u202F1980 the Dead took the stage at the Mill Valley Recreation Center, stripping down to an acoustic configuration that feels intimate and spontaneous. Jerry's voice shines through the audience mic--crystal clear. Brent's understated keyboards and Mickey's subtle drumming give just enough backbone without crowding the intimacy. The set flows naturally from a plaintive Dire Wolf into the jaunty Jack-A-Roe, but the real gems are Bird Song, Cassidy, Monkey And The Engineer and the gently rolling Ripple, each rendered with an immediacy that makes you feel like you are front and centre. The overall vibe is mellow, relaxed, and genuinely engaging.
Tracklisting
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
