Jerry Garcia Solo Acoustic 04.10.1982 (Late Show) Passaic, NJ SBD-MTX 

I just listened to Jerry Garcia and am healed. I'll be okay!

Just listened to a Duane Allman interview, where he said Jerry Garcia was an INCREDIBLE HUMAN and that he CARED AND LOVED EVERYBODY. This performance fills me with so much love, if youre reading this I LOVE YOU

if you are hearing this, consider your ears to be oh so sweetly privileged

Jerry's music leaves a warm glow in every soul it touches. There will never in time be another to replace this beautiful human. ✨

There are better vocalists and cleaner guitar players, but none of that matters with Jerry, he touches the soul like nobody else...I miss him so much, there will never be anyone better,

How Jerry can break my heart and mend it, just the same.

=======set one======= Jack-A-Roe - 0:00 Going, Going, Gone - 5:20 Dire Wolf - 11:00 Gomorrah - 14:36 Run For The Roses - 20:45 Friend of the Devil - 24:52 Babe, It Ain't No Lie - 31:40 Rosalie McFall - 38:30 Sing Me Back Home - 41:54 Deep Elem Blues - 48:00 =======set two======= It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - 53:35 Casey Jones - 58:40 China Doll - 1:04:42 Ripple - 1:09:18 =======encore======= Reuben And Cherise - 1:13:57

Jerry has more soul than words can express.. i'm just happy to have been alive while star dust created him for us to enjoy :)

That vulnerable voice and playfully unpolished picking style just never gets old to the ear.

I couldn't understand why all of college roommates loved the Dead so much. I wouldn't join them on a couple of late shows because I didn't want to be the only one not doing acid. In hindsight I should have because my first show wasn't until 1981. Missed Ithaca, Buffalo and a few others. I must admit I was a bit of a Jazz snob at this point on my musical experiences. Obviously grew up in the early seventies with lots of great rock, then Dylan but I was lost. Probably due to all the bootleg tapes and the less than ideal stereo sound I was used to. Sorry if anyone has gotten this far, but my first Dead show was almost religious especially my feelings about Jerry. I was blown away. Unfortunately he died way too young 😔 I will say that he's definitely my favorite musician of all time. Love all his solo as well as the JGB and all of his other collaborations. Thanks for posting this solo treasure!!!

I'm a west coast head. Went to alot of shows from '76 til the end. I never heard of this one and I thank whomever it was that put this on the Internet. Great stuff and yeah, the Going Going Gone is a helluva thing. I miss Jerry. 23 years? or some such and I never said that before. Guess its just I miss my old life. Seeing ya'll on shakedown was a great thing. I was never more me than at a show. Got married and raised a family after Jerry passed. Crazy that I chose a woman who never gathered around a fire with a song or a dance. I guess that's too much info and she divorced me anyway. Better than being dead though. What the fuck. Crazy life. Picking up my guitar and putting the rest to song. Would love to say I'll see ya ll on tour .

Voice of an angel with words that walk the roads of time

Never a human being has lifted my spirit so high, and left me right where I want and need to Be. No gurus, writers, poets or else. He gave himself to all of us that like to ride on the Bus. I m so grateful that words can't express. My heart is filled with love and softness when he sings and I don't care if I'm alive or death anymore

jerry can stand so still!

I was there with Steve and Kathy the hood on the MG flipped up on the highway I thought we were going to die Anyway we made it there fell into a local bar where Rick Danko was drinking heavily and he was the opening act Some good old deadheads carried Rick to the Capitol Theater and we made our way soon thereafter and it was an amazing show we didn't know how good we had it. God bless Jerry Garcia may he and Rick Danko truly rest in peace, LOVE❤❤❤

Jerry Garcia died and went through the black hole in space, where enlightened souls go, came through the other side as God of All things Good, the Dionysus of interplanetary space as it were. When I listen to Jerry, he takes me through the worm hole there to his celestial plane and back again, feeling every emotion along the way. To think, I used to dislike The Dead and didn't see or hear the message. We all grow up, we live and we die...Find Joy. Thanks Jerry!

such a timeless voice even after 33 years of listening.

Geezus I miss him. He has enriched my life.

The sing me back home, China doll, and Gomorrah are all played best acoustically in my opinion I’m so glad he was feeling them all on this night 🙏🏽

Tom Petty said it best... helluva guitar player but that voice man... no one sings like that

This show has so many bittersweet memories attached to it. I was listening to it, in my car, on August 9, 1995, before the bad news hit the wire. I was going to 30 or 40 shows every year between 1991 and 1994. I had a collection of over 1000 CASSETTE TAPES and DAT. But THIS show held a special place in my heart. Going going gone... the amazing solo... the way he sings it... it'll make you cry if you're in the mood, haha! The Early show has the BEST Valerie I've ever heard.

Ah Jerry. This music is truly the soundtrack to my life since I get turned on when I was 17. Lucky enough to have had five solid years of 15-20 shows / year until the tragedy in '95. The music means even more now than it did then. Love you always Jerry, thanks for opening portals of my life and consciousness, and facilitating some of the most meaningful relationships of my life. BTW - this version of Gomorrah is about as beautiful as it could possibly be....

This continues to prove why I regard Jerry as the greatest guitarist ever. Certainly my favorite. I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and I put Jerry over SRV, Hendrix, Clapton... all of them. His acoustic work was equal to or better his electric work. He also, on electric, had the absolute best sense of melody to contribute with his fills.

this is either some of jerrys finest guitar work ever or it’s just much more noticeable being acoustic and all alone. either way, just incredible.

Jerry is a helluva drug. I love the righteous buzz I get from hearing his music be oh so good to my ear hole.

One of my all time favorites listened to it so many times over the miles and decades ... the lore is that it was the only time Jerry went on stage solo and he hated it so Khan showed up later ... the intimacy of this performance is stunning ... Jerry exposes his heart and soul uniquely ... Amazingly I live a block from the infamous Passaic Capital Theatre ... just moved there 20 years too late ;) ... RIP Jerry, Sleep in the Stars!

Who in the fuck would dislike this! It is perfection. Jerry in his prime. He isn't the best at what he does, he is the only one who does it

This is the definition of “Pure Jerry “ I can listen to this all day and twice on Sunday’s !!! Ffing beautiful!! Tiwwd

love his voice. Broken and beautiful.

Jerry was a gift to me. I listen now at age 50 and feel more touched now than in the mid-80s-90s when I saw the Dead many times. To hear him here - solo on acoustic - is an amazing healing experience 🤩

Deep thanks to NoNgu, truly a credit to the Flock! Set 1: 0:00 Jack a Roe 5:20 Going Going Gone 10:59 Dire Wolf 14:28 Gomorrah 20:44 Run For The Roses 24:50 Friend Of The Devil 31:39 Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie 38:29 Rosa Lee McFall 42:10 Sing Me Back Home 47:55 Deep Elem Blues Set 2: 53:35 It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry 58:40 Ballad Of Casey Jones 1:04:44 China Doll 1:09:17 Ripple Encore: 1:13:56 Rubin And Cherise

I still love listening tho these shows on my 90 minute Memorex tape there is just something about that imperfection of a hiss like the crackle in a record, it puts me in a trance and takes me back back to my latter high school years when life was still easy and had no worries, myhappy place, now my happy place is going to shows with my family. Ain't nothing better than watching Dead and Co. with my wife and 5 year old daughter.

these jerry solo shows in the NY/NJ area were magic ...

When I get in the mood I feel like poor me as selfish as that is.. I put this concert on and remember how lucky I am to have spent the same time on this rock as Jerry. Thank you very much Jerry for taking the time to help us with your music

IMO "Sing Me Back Home" is truly one of the greatest songs ever written. R.I.P. Merle and R.I.P. Jerry.

So glad I stumbled across this, never listened to it. ❤⚡💙

Gomorrah at 13:46 is unbelievably awesome. I miss Jerry. 😢

Can't believe I never heard of an acoustic solo Jerry! I love it.... AND A CHINA DOLL!! I'm in heaven😁

I was at this show I was 16 years old can't believe it's the only performance Jerry did solo and he wouldn't do no more he didn't like being on stage by himself so he had John Khan come aboard and help him

Jerry simply can't stop getting more people on the bus

This is amazing. That man was a genius.

His bluegrass roots come across clearly here. He had a ringing voice that oftentimes revealed an anguish and sweetness simultaneously.

Jerry WORKED and he worked and do you know what he did after that? He worked. The guy never stopped.

This is a sublime masterpiece

I had never heard " Go,Going,Gone" and I have tears in my eyes! I read something a deadhead kid wrote He may never have seen Jerry but he said he realized that Jerry was singing his eulogy all along, hearing this I think he was correct! I met Jerry in 1971 and that Jerry still had dreams, Sweet Dreams Jerry Your alive in our hearts

Let there be love songs to fill the aire...thanks Captain Trips! One Love ✌️

I was talking to my baby brother today about Jerry and the dead. We're 12 years apart. He reminded me that I had introduced him and his group of friends to this unbelievable music. And that most of them are now just as enchanted with it as he and I are. It really never occurred to me that he had taken the music that I shared with him and shared it with his friends. But I feel so fantastic for exposing the younger generation to this remarkable music. I don't even know the kids that my brother exposed to Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, but I'm glad he did. NFA Jerry

Going "unplugged" Long before it was hip...Nice!

Loved Jerry,s Capital shows thru the early 80,s. We would turn dirty ol Passaic NJ into Musical sea of tye dye love . We gave away 2 miracle tickets to the early show on this day,& did the late one. Now at 65yrs old, Id think about selling my soul for 1 more tour

Grateful Dead World is large. You can be a fan for a long time, as I have, and still discover new regions to explore. I never knew Jerry did a solo acoustic show! Two, I guess, on the same day.

going going gone. wow!!! jus wow. never even seen this on a setlist solo acoustic show before

Greatest gift to music in my lifetime. I'm soon to be 41 and I seen the dead live twice. I've been hooked since first song I ever heard. After my mom died in 92, one her friends gave me Europe 72.

This concert is a lovely gem. Thank you Jerry for freakin good times

Best version ever!!! Enchanting... flat out one of a kind.... There’s none Jerry except for you...except for you!!!! For all the years ... and many shows....It is your guitar and your voice playing on the song of my heart... I still groove .. dance.. play guitar and love your Jam all the time...from the bottom of my heart... like I yelled at you in your camp at deer creek, Indiana..... thank you thank you thank you...you smiled and waved.....I will never forget it.

going going gone tears my heart out

WTF Thanks so much! I have never heard this. ty

After over 45 years listened JERRY & THE DEADs...what can i say: "THAT is TIMELESS & SPACELESS"😇❤🙏

I was there for all three sets (2 shows).... This and my first few at RCMH are the reasons why I am for the most part and acoustic musician.....

The sound Jerry gets from the flat top is truly amazing. Great Acoustic play at its best. Love Acoustic Jerry/Dead.

Was there. Both shows. 10th row center for first show. 1st row center late show. Took different girl to each show. Fun times. Hah

This is such a special performance. Love returning to it now and then. I will always cherish the more than 125 times I saw The Dead and The JGB between 1982 and 1994. Jerry remains in my heart, my memory, and my soul.

Went to these shows I remember my bro in law Mike pulled me from in front of a city bus going 50mph on the way to the car.almost my last show .it was so fucking close .thanks Mike

I saw Jerry every time he ever played since'65 this wuz one lovely gig

Reading all your posts tears me up. I saw Jerry and the dead quite a few times and it was a life-changing experience for me. Those shows are the most precious of my memories. Its good to know that I am not alone. I truly believe that Jerry Garcia was and still is the most and best-loved person of our time. He profoundly touched the hearts and souls of just about everyone that was lucky enough to see him play. He was a channeler of spirit and emotion and a true gift to humanity. No one else touched people as deeply as him except maybe Jesus but I never saw him live.

Oh sweet mama yo daddy’s got them deep elem blues this is soooo sweet thanks for the memories sure do miss him

Not only the greatest lead guitarist in history, but the greatest rhythm guitarist in history, too!

holy shit. I played this earlier today on a little road trip. And I gotta say. The music made the trip. And omfg. That solo during dire wolf gave my chills.

J effin C this is beautiful.

I laughed and cried all together now I needed this friend thankful again

This is a holy concert ya know? Seriously.

His advice and praise in '79 surely help shape my music. Thanks again, Jerry.

Nobody like Jerry!❤️..this show just picks me up..it’s like he’s playing three guitars at the same time..

how have i never heard this before? a masterpiece. the run for the roses is perfect.

i was lucky enough to be there both early and late show. Was the only solo Jerry shows ever as Jerry just couldn't handle being on stage himself. John Kahn joined the rest of the tour. I remember Jerry smoking cigs like crazy and I really thought he was doing lines off his AMP but who knows, could have just been me! HAHA

Thanks for posting this show, brings back the memories, Jerry was so on that night. Nearly fell out of my seat when he played China Doll. He loved to play and we were lucky to be around to hear him.

love China Doll and one of my favorites Sing me back home!

First time I saw the Dead was just outside of Novato California. I was 8 years old and on my way with my family to see "Cool Hand Luke" at the local Drive-in. They were hitchhiking on the other side of highway 101. We stopped by a local Alpha-Beta market and there they were eating doughnuts out of the box in the store. The youngest guy who I later realized was Bob Weir, saw I liked the doughnuts and offered me one. Well Years later I realized that the guy who offered me doughnuts was Bobby and the other guys n various stages of long hair were the Dead. So awesome. And yep... Here it is 54 years later and I still Love them and all my fellow Deadheads and the Whole World (mostly) very. Take it easy Sister's and Brother's. Love You all. Each and Every One of You!!

I wish I was there even though I was only 3 years old. I am grateful that I did get to see the Grateful Dead before Jerry passed away because nothing has and will ever compare to those experiences and I owe it all to my mom who had the notion to go see them live

Just passin' through + a quick thumbs up for respect. Nice to see you all here.

Jerry is the real deal ⭐️

Thank you to whomever posted this wonderful moment.

Doesn't get any better than this people... Much love to Jer..

This is beautiful. Thank you. Most of us can certainly understand the discomfort being out on stage all alone. Can't blame Jerry for only having done it once, but sure glad he did it and it got captured on tape. Very genuine... Brings me to tears listening.

Just what i needed! As always many thanks & much love 💚🙏💚

Thank you very much for this one!

This is such a treat thank you. I had the privilege of seeing him several times. My favorite.

beautiful, thanks, just downloaded both sets, glad came across this

Geez another whopper! Thanks so Much sir! Grace and Love

Many thanks for posting this.

Thanks for posting.I was at this show and have had my tape of it for years.It's nice you shared.It was my favorite tape for many years.

I was fortunate in my life (72 now) to get too many events. Unfortunately, this one I missed. The rendition of Deep Elem Blues is IMHO, the best of the many versions I've heard...

BRAVO, CLASSIC. Thanks for the post

Totally spaced this, one of my best bootlegs on a Maxwell xl2.

thanks again nog, this is as always the perfect morning listening!

I lied: THIS IS THE BEST JerryGarciaBandShow EVER!!!!

@nognuisagoodgnu I like your additions listing all of the sets or songs - you are the man for Jerry & me - thank you, sir!

glad this on here thanks for posting

I so needed this tonight. Thank you! ✌️

thanks for posting, i have listened many times since discovering it. Total meaning and feeling in the man, wonderful guitar imagination, unequalled. I love the audience attention and rapture on this recording, great atmosphere. x

I wish he was still around, miss you Jerry ; you were a true musical genius😢