Foolish Heart gets things going in magnificent order, culminating in a mellow jam with Brent pulling off some seriously groovy runs while Jerry deals. A song later, Candyman goes off the rails in face-melting fashion, making you wonder what the boys had in store the rest of the evening. The next couple songs keep you guessing, as they are all real solid, but not mind-bending. And then the Queen Jane starts to dance out with some funky, low-key jamming, unfolding rapturously from there. The Bird Song that rolls forth next has some incredible moments, all of them driven by the steamy interaction between Jerry – working his MIDI – and Brent. Then the set closer, Promised Land…

Unfortunately, we only have a partial soundboard from the second set of our Dead of the Day, a homecoming concert at the University of New Mexico back in 1977. But what is here is inventive, fun, and, at times, absolutely amazing. The recording opens with a lengthy, second-set Ramble On Rose, which, though quite good, is probably the weakest piece on the tape. From there, the boys head into a ripping Passenger. After that, there is a monstrous Terrapin, a musical masterpiece marred only by some issues with the vocals. Eventually, the Terrapin segues into Playin’, which is tight and well-played, but lacking the deep jamming that characterizes the best versions of the tune. Moreover…

Like the fourteen other shows during this epic run at the Warfield, the night begins with an acoustic set, followed up by two electric ones. This acoustic set is not the best of the month, but that does not mean it is not superb. Really, you can take your pick of the tunes, as they are each wonderful, though the I’ve Been All Around the World and Ripple stand out the most for us. It should be noted, though, that Jerry’s vocals are a bit muddled throughout, particularly on Bird Song. Even though the first set is so good, the show really builds upon it, with the two electric sets soaring ever higher.  China Cat provides a…