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Updated Grateful Dead music and performance reference books. New book - On This Day In Grateful Dead History: A Daily Listening Journal 2nd Ed. out now
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🎢🌹 5/8/1979, Recreation Hall, Penn State University, State College, PA – Tired of 5/8/77? Dive into this gem! Every song is played with conviction. The band is in sync, creating beautiful moments. #GratefulDead #LiveDead 🎸⚑️ www.gratefuldeadbook.com/post/this-we...

1/🌹🎢 5/8/1977 Barton Hall, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY – A legendary show, released as "May 1977: Get Shown The Light" & "Cornell 5/8/77." It's a peak moment in #GratefulDead history. Dive into the magic: www.gratefuldeadbook.com/post/this-we... #GratefulDead #LiveDead 🎸⚑️

🎢🌹 5/7/1980 Barton Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY – Officially released on Road Trips Vol 3 No 4. This show shines despite living in the shadow of 5/8/77. Epic moments & standout performances await! #GratefulDead #LiveDead www.gratefuldeadbook.com/post/this-we... 🎸⚑

🎸🌹 5/7/1979 Kirby Field House, Lafayette College, Easton, PA – Probably the best Dead show you've never heard. This entire show ranks among the all-time best performances. Check it out: www.gratefuldeadbook.com/post/this-we... #GratefulDead #LiveDead 🎢⚑

5/7/1977 Boston Garden, Boston, MA – Officially released on "May 1977: Get Shown The Light." Often overshadowed by the next night, this show is a gem! Some even prefer it. Highlights: "Half Step," "Music," "Terrapin > Samson," "Eyes" & more! #GratefulDead www.gratefuldeadbook.com/post/this-we...

1/🌹🎢 5/7/1972: The Grateful Dead rocked the Bickershaw Festival in Wigan, England. This show, part of the Europe '72 tour, is a gem in the band's history. Dive into the magic: www.gratefuldeadbook.com/post/this-we... #GratefulDead #LiveDead