Released: 23/09/22
On 3/9/81 at Madison Square Garden, the Grateful Dead captured their renewed spirit of musical exploration, echoing their freer jams from the early ’70s. With Brent Mydland’s Hammond organ adding fresh texture, the show flows from the energetic “Feel Like A Stranger” opener through soulful and intense moments like “Althea,” “China>Rider,” and “Stella Blue.” Restored with Plangent Processes and mastered by Jeffrey Norman, this performance is vibrant and dynamic