After the break, the band comes out with a China Cat Sunflower that is anything but ordinary with several tasty jams in the second half, including a hot bit of picking by Jerry that kicks off an outstanding, lengthy transition – just listen to Brent and Jerry bringing it together throughout – into I Know You Rider. Following that amazing treat, the boys rock out a steamy Man Smart, Woman Smarter and then take us through Ship of Fools. After that, the Dead unleash an incredible run of music, starting with a wicked Playin’ In The Band. Bobby takes over most of the work until after the vocals, when suddenly Jerry lights it up, noodling away in mesmerizing fashion, leading the rest of the boys into deep spacey territory, uncovering worlds unknown. Drums> Space takes over from there, heading into dark and haunting realms before The Wheel breaks like the dawn, bringing lightness and joy, a version for the ages. After The Wheel, they head back into Playin’ for a short, rocking run before lighting up an epic Morning Dew, full of energy that comes in crashing waves of emotion, each one more monumental than the next until that last, spine-tingling roar. Afterwards, One More Saturday Night finishes off the set, and a U.S. Blues serves as the encore to a tremendous night of music. 

The Dead released this show as Dick’s Picks Vol. 32.