This week we have an intimate performance, and the very first Rex Benefit show which happened to be the first show performed in 1984. This comes from the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael, CA on March 28th, 1984. Even at this time, this was one of the smallest venues the band would preform in, and since it was a Rex Benefit show, you get the feeling that they were trying to put on a special show for family and friends. While the first set doesn't contain the surprises of set 2, its still a very nice and relaxing hour of music. I guess I'm continuing my 'audience tape appreciation' run of Deadpods - not planned, but I came across this recording and thought it deserved some exposure. 

I  hope you enjoy it.. 

Grateful Dead

Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium

San Rafael, CA

3/28/84 - Wednesday

One

Iko Iko ;

C C Rider ;

Loser ;

El Paso ;

West L.A. Fadeaway ;

Beat It On Down The Line ;

Candyman ;

Let It Grow

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030119.mp3

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