Grateful Dead 3-15-90 Capital Centre Landover MD 

+jonathan holland That's a pretty awesome story. I'm pretty sure I was at that show too, but nothing nearly as notable happened. Thanks for the recollection.

That's funny....our buddy Carmen got busted in Atlanta in the lot smoking..missed the show salted away in jail....his girlfriend had to raise bail money to get him out ...other buddy Ed was quicker on his feet and took refuge in someone's vw bus and avoided capture. That night they played the 'Weight'....'I saw Carmen and the devil walking side by side' ...we burned him him a copy of the show. Poor dude spent about three days in jail for getting stoned.

jonathan holland thats one grAte story brother ;)

Jonathan Holland? Is that you?!

Yup it's me.

This Althea version is the one that is included on the live album Without A Net. It smokes.

Ditto. the China>Rider.

he fingerpicked the end of Althea here

Absof-inglutely sublime. Anyone else loving Brent's sweet down low in the mix? These boys were well-rehearsed and sparkling that night.

After John Mayer heard Althea, he ddnt want to listen to anyhting but the Dead. Now he's playing in the band!

I remember the three shows as one. I stayed in one of the cheap hotels nearby filled with deadheads. We had a blast... I would go back in a flash!

This was the apex of my touring experience. This and the next night. The final night i got booted to the hall, but it didn't matter. I have never before or to this day seen even the people working there at the concessions dancing and slapping time with all of us during Sugar Magnolia. I still go Dead and Co. to this day, but THIS was the zenith.

I went this night, Thursday and had a blast. Beatles encore rocked Saw em again March 20,91 spring tour Capitol Centre

Spring '90, truly a blessing for all who attended and a wonder for all who can still hear such magic ringing in our ears!

The whole run was awesome! I wish I had a time machine!

watching this repeatedly, you can really see and feel how much Jerry was definitely Bringing It! for his greatest musical partner's 50th birthday. He's all about doing it PROPER!!

How about what they pulled out in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. First show with Keith, debut performances of Brown Eyed Women, Ramble on Rose, One More Saturday Night, Comes a Time, Mexicali Blues, Jack Straw and Tennessee Jed. As well as Jerry’s debut performance with a MIDI. Fortunately, I saw it all.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Loved the shows at the Cap...saw two of the three this run. 🎶✌

You said that so beautifully. I totally agree!!! You said something really important and should be more well known: “His melodies were so reassuring and hopeful of beauty as a predominate force in the world.” Truer words have not been spoken. Happy Birthday Jerry!! 8-01-2020

DITTO! East coast 89-95 some real gems in those early days. Loved every minute.

Me and my girl where there too. Awesome show!

Phil is happening too

I couldn't agree with ya more man, they were RED hot on their spring 90' run. Definitely a highlight in their wonderful career.

deerhunter34100 Every show on this tour was exceptional.

Brent really added something special in the powerful soulful way he sang....as well as being an outstanding key player..

Yes just awesome saw them 6 times in89 in Wisconsin 2 Mecca arena shows 3 Alpine valley plus jgb and weir and Wasserman in 90 had to see Brents last show plus 2other shows at Tinley Park world music theatre

Yes, a great solo.

Mine too...great years to tour...I was 21/22. Too.✌🎶🌈

You gotta keep moving and find those positive folks.......positive for real is so tough lol

Being a lifetime Deadhead, but born in 1980, I *just* missed them. I had plans to go tour once out of high school. Well, that didn't work out, but I found Dick's Pick's, then later a whole community of tapers on DAT then FLAC, thank god the music was preserved, I'm moved beyond belief even tho I never stepped foot into an original pre-'95 "grateful dead" show. I won't mention what my feelings about JM stepping in for Jerry or Phil not being on board with it. But you can probably put them together...But honestly "the music never stopped" trumps all that BS. No matter how upset I was. The man can play guitar is all i'll say, but I just don't like his stage presence, weird faces during solos that feel fake sometimes and the fact he hasn't learned enough songs yet for my (Now super high) ticket price. But for nostalgia, I cannot condemn any fan for going to see dead and co. The fact is if they play close to me within an hour, i'd probably buy a lawn ticket just to see bob and mickey and bill. Phil's bands haven't impressed me too much either, I remember the weird days of trichromes, ratdog, and phil and phriends.. At least things are better now/ Head for life o/

You are SO lucky to have been there in person.. what I wouldn't give..!

MrRichardFader You still live in Fort Lee NJ? :)

The Grateful Dead ARE Americana. I wrote a lot on the topic previously and Weir needs to win the Americana award here real soon with Barlow and Songwriters hall of fame award. They should get that, too. You guys do it. Send a long, detailed, researched letter with links to audio and video. why not? someone needs to make the point of nominating them. They will tell you that you cant nominate someone because you are not on the board or a voter. but just tell them you nominate them anyway and send a nice letter. go for it if you know so much about how it will be remembered, then you decide. I agree with you. I hope others hear what you said. you could say that in front of Weir if you want to. Ask to give a speech. you wrote the thing. Go for it. you seem like smart ambitious deadheads. I only work for Hunter/Garcia and I think they fired me

the 3-26-90 knickerbocker show has a super black throated wind in it. you could just talk about that one song, that one performance and get those guys those awards. that's beautiful. i'd for sure mention more but I would add that in comparison to a typical original lyric black throated and alternate lyric black throated. that's 3 versions now. they are all good. please don't make me do it. call your friends. weir should win really soon okay?

That's Phil's birthday

now it's 80

I was there and thought he was old then, now i am that age and still go every chance I get :}

Or the Terrapin Station from the end of March that year

My second stop, first May 77...

Why not go back to the acid tests

Listen to the version on 7.1.85. An interesting version

hes standing on the moon

Phew.

Nahhh. He is still in San Francisco and flowing through in the Ganges water; urging into trillions of souls. Capt. ❤

I'm so grateful lutely

And we miss you when you're gone. So much!

I remember it. It is the only thing I remember about the show so it made a lasting impression on my stoned brain that stuck in there for like what 30 years....

Good for u Tom u r one of the lucky ones to b there ! I wish I hadn’t stopped but beyond my power !

A bit more intimate? :D

I couldn't agree with you more darling

'77 was all well and good but I still believe...'89-'90 was gold and diamond encrusted

Chris Ducat Those were my two busiest years on tour about 35 or 36 shows. Taking frigging midterms when the Dead were in Landover and Nassau.

dennis campbell Yeah. Take test. Drive to Cap Center. Come home. Sleep 2 hrs. Take test. Drive to Cap Center. Amen.

newmania4242 I missed the Branford show because I had an exam the morning of 3/30. It was a Friday, I did make it from Boston for the show that night. The place was buzzing BIGTIME due to the first appearance of Branford with the Dead.

spring tour 90 is like Europe 72 or spring 77. the magic all compounded or whatever but "Garcia's guitar playing was sharp enough to cut a diamond in half this whole tour" is exactly right. what a great comment Dennis Campbell.

My first show was the night before.. Same deal.

Phil's 50th birthday! 😎👍

Voodoonola2 we want Phil we want Phil WE WANT PHIL (⚡);}

Phil is really digging in, right out of the gate in Jack Straw. I was very lucky to make it into this show, tickets were harder to find than usual because of the Unbroken Chain rumors. Thanks for the upload!!!

"Dreadlocks" Sean from SF and Hawaii

Big Phil's 50th Birthday! 😎👍

Got the stubs for the 14th and the 16th from this run...

Phil's 50th birthday!😎👍