Grateful Dead 10-15-89 Meadowlands Arena East Rutherford NJ

[@adamcrary1602]

Brent plays some of the trippiest, coolest keyboard parts in the middle of Row Jimmy- he was always coming out with some sounds from the Carnival of the Cosmos when you least expected it. The man was SO into the music, Even his bad nights were astounding- he let you know he was having a bad night. He showed up to exorcise his demons in a way i’ve hardly ever seen another musician “ play.” Brent was the Grateful Dead as much as any other member, maybe moreso at times… he wasn’t fucking around. He was Dead serious about the fun he was having- we all ought be…

[@DennisCampbell777]

This recording is heavy on the vocals. It works, it really does. Awesome show. The boys knew we were having a hard time outside, they did the best they could for us inside. Bobby's b-day the following night is considered by many to be the show of shows. This is in the same vein, just beautiful. Brent's Keys during Row Jimi and his performance this night was incredible. Never saw this one before today. I love being a Deadhead. Finding new nuggets is the best part of it for me.

[@hippiejohn334]

God bless the Good ol Grateful Dead !!!😁✌

[@jeffjurinek8393]

I wanna take a step back and thank this guy Voodoonola...i've quite recently matured into loving this music. Growing up with dmb, dispatch, john butler trio (im 28), i knew songs off of american beauty growing up but never really investigated the music much. A few years ago i bought the '89 4th of july philly show that was in stores and that really introduced me to this sound...suddenly it just clicked. Sure y'all know the feeling. Wanna say thank you to voodoo b/c now i can live for myself what i wasn't old enough to experience while it was happening. About a month away from seeing bobby mickey and bill for the first time at, none other than, alpine valley. Growing up with dmb ive had too many great shows at that place, i cant wait to hear what these guys bring. Thanks voodoo for letting my generation try to catch up...its great living these shows thru your videos

[@stanleymarch354]

Hey Jeff, if your computer surround speakers are not load enough get an audio enhancer app and the sound will come back to life. They have free trials. You will love it!!! I have a sound bar and woofer 45watt. check it out, Tune in and rock out for real...:)

[@hippiejohn334]

That show you bought was.... wow !!! Was there, and what a great way to jump on the Bus !!!!! There is more music by the Heart of gold band out there then you can possibly listen too !!! Please enjoy your ride and please put on your seatbelt to completely enjoy your trip !!!! I have been on the bus since 84 , glad you have decided to take a ride with us !!!!!!

[@hippiejohn334]

So how have you enjoyed the ride so far ?!?!

[@jewelsandbinoculars1]

very sorry you have dmb …. that must be terrible..

[@seanbell4258]

I was at show as well as most of fall tour.....thnx 4 the memories and posting for everyone to enjoy!!!!

[@londonerred1]

Voodoonola - you are a genius for putting all of these videos up. While I can barely remember all of the shows I saw over the years, I do remember seeing this one -- and the video brings it right back. Thank you so much!

[@tamarleigh]

The first time I heard Box of Rain live was the encore of this show. I remember sitting in the bleachers across from Phil, which means this was before I even started sitting in the Phil Zone at every show. This song, which was the song that motivated me to learn to play guitar as a teen, was also there for me when I was by the side of my own beloved father in hospice. I understand it on a whole new level after that experience. Oh, Phil. Such a long, long time to be gone and a short time to be there. 💔

[@tamarleigh]

RIP Phil 3-15-1940 - 10-25-2024 🕯️

[@marshallacovello1672]

What a great Concert this was. And this band is awesome band they have great music and they can go on and play very well with each other I simply love this band!!!!!!!

[@gsw6155]

My first show! So exciting this is up here; woo-hoo! Haven't heard this since the show itself. Ah, ,memories!!!

[@JohnKovac-k3h]

This tour they were in really good shape and rocked the whole tour, they always seem to enjoy East coast venues. When they broke out St.Steven in Hartford and MSG in the 80s I realized that they enjoyed being out our way. Much Love from the Bx peace and happiness

[@nickd3871]

Voodoonola, can I say a heartfelt Thank You! These shows are all amazing and the sound quality is first rate. Good job my friend. Been a lifelong deadhead.

[@avireinharz5063]

This ones for Adam Katz. RIP

[@BeansMaskSheen]

So good thanks for video. The original must be out there! Time for a HD Transfer! I was at this show! I danced in the halls the whole night. Speakers everywhere!

[@BeansMaskSheen]

my mistake 2nd set looks way better. Still blows me away how tapers snuck in such large cameras with tripods. VoodoNola you're awesome.

[@hippiejohn334]

@@BeansMaskSheen didn't have to sneak them in , they were welcome 😁

[@namelia4439]

Scott Cohen - no sneaking aloud...all tapers welcome!!!

[@Rowdyrex100]

Couldn't get a tik to this show, listened to it outside the doors. Glad to see it now!

[@hippiejohn334]

We were thinking of you !!

[@venomfour20]

one of the best Box Of Rain! Phil's on it!

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

Thank goodness we had backstage passes ! I forgot that I got into a couple of more concerts than what I thought was 1988 the last time I saw them but it was 89 plus I remember taking a bus to a few of them to Rode Island + Virginia ! I think so ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹

[@gratefuldaddio]

saw telly savalas at a rest stop before this . it blew our puddled minds.

[@jrc7660]

Lmfao!!!

[@DennisCampbell777]

He was an awesome guy.

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

My 1 st time at New Jersey was outdoor + I had to pee so I asked these 3 guys if they would watch out for me + they did but when I got up there was fireworks going off + I didn’t know y ? It was Jerry’s b day , what a night I had + what good guys they were to keep me safe ! ❤️🐇🐰💀☠️⚡️🎸♥️👻👽🪐🛸🚀💥✨please keep us safe Aliens 👽! ❤

[@jimedgar6789]

Was not at any East Coast shows. Relegated to the garbage dump that is Mountain View. This is just amazing. Wonderful playing and this recording is a total gem. Thank you NOLA person! :)

[@michaelblanks3409]

Thank you voodoo.I'm would.not have remembered half of the 90 or shows I saw either.you are a True hero for posting these so we can relive them thank you..Go.BRENT

[@rodbenard1046]

I was there had most fantastic time I was in the zone where it all falls into place wonderfull people all around the boys enjoyed themselfs as well great nite

[@rspaz417]

Present for this one, couldn't get in the next night 10/16. I remember the high police presence and the hot temps for mid October. 89 was special Thankful I got to this one, Pitt int the spring and Foxboro,

[@adirondacktrekking1972]

Thanks y’all ,I needed this !!

[@Bluecollar711]

Z Runner helps your rope access work placement for height related scenarios be the civilization of everything you've ever done in life at height related scenarios working on rope access

[@scottgiacalone3038]

All the shows that fall were excellent the songs were just in unusual order they were all over the map. Great fun. A great year for the boys

[@tomw58]

I was at the show the next night on the 16th still have the ticket stub actually.

[@19631988]

Agreed thanks a lot for keeping the memories alive I was at this show and it is awesome to see

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

This was my last Grateful Dead concert. This was the 4th of 5 nights at the Meadowlands. I skipped the 5th night, when they broke out Dark Star, and then moved to Seattle, where the Dead never came.

[@namelia4439]

Dave Cooke - oh, no, that’s so sad!!! Glad you have all these shows on KZbin to watch!

[@A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

so glad he mounted the camera - the shakes were killin me

[@kevingallagher2127]

Haha... Jerry's MIDI solo in Estimated. Psychedelic marching band music.

[@skylarmany2648]

Wow what a ride this show was Idk where to begin. 89 was special!

[@jeffclemetson5582]

We want Phil, we want Phil ... Makes 'em wait the whole show. Classic Dead!

[@kennethquinones3907]

Oh I was definitely at THIS ONE!!

[@rainbowpagun]

was also in attendance

[@naturesedgewoodwork]

Brent with fresh haircut!! You knew he was going to be on fire 🔥

[@TheodoreTugboat]

This is cool. What I remember about the show was watching a girl twirl in the same direction for what seemed like hours without falling down and that the guys at the soundboard had the A's-Giants World Series game on throughout the show.

[@namelia4439]

TheodoreTugboat - omg, I have some of the funniest “spinner” stories...!

[@esau0909]

love this show 10/16 over shadows it cause of Bobs B-day but this night was way better...especially vocally...very tight!

[@DennisCampbell777]

+esau0909 I agree with you about the vocals here. Exceptional.

[@alexgomez-ul2mr]

Just a little light 1:01:18

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

That was cool with Bobby rowing with his guitar , this is the 1 st time I noticed it after all the years of watching this show ! Clear head I guess ? ❤️🐇🐰🌹💀☠️⚡️🎸🥰😘😍👽🪐🛸🚀💥✨🌛⬆️✌️🙏🏻 pray that those Aliens can keep us safe !

[@3243_]

Such a Cubist-sounding Space.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Thanks for the upload!!

[@scoogy2]

This was the night I became a Deadhead.

[@hippiejohn334]

With good reason 😁

[@KurtKnutsen]

One best shows ,that year.Was at this show Thanks!!!

[@denniscampbell2255]

+Kurt Knutsen Nice profile picture Knutsy. Stylin'!

[@JayBoyle-y3m]

Who the fick r the knutsons DUDE❤

[@psalm49]

Mickey I love you man!

[@shadowlawn1986]

Thanks for posting.

[@fit2btiedyed]

In attendance!

[@biffjohnson7891]

What a run Just after Hampton Warlocks Fifth sold out night in New Jersey with 35,000 Grateful Heads a night and thousands of heads outside looking for a way in Was Bobby’s birthday. “Nightfall of diamonds “ Don’t forget Adam Katz who died during the 4th show Help on the way night murdered in the meadowlands most likely security Jerry Saves {🥕🐇}:=}

[@JayBoyle-y3m]

Bad night in the meadows ,,FUCK psycho security!!

[@windowscrk]

Thanks voodoo! You're awesome!

[@stnz908]

We're talkin' hay, now

[@brandoncargile847]

Thanks Voodoo!

[@craigsable3599]

Jerry's outro jam in Crazy Fingers sure saved that trainwreck......sort of

[@PanaceaFish]

I was there too!

[@JSE2015]

My first show

[@augestwest7574]

Jon W, They let you guy hang out at the service area? Especially in 89. The almost post era of the crash shows. Unless of course you were in like a mobile home and were not hanging out Looking like total hippies. I don't know...A lot of state cops I had to deal with were OK...Especially either 84-85 when there was a huge crash that night and the giants had just played a game before the show. It was a mess. It's a long story but a friend of mine was supposed to be sitting next to me, He went to the football game also. I figured he ran into some people and hung with them, At half show the lights came up and there he was beaten to a pulp bleeding, Two guards were bringing him to his seat. I said didn't you bring him to the hospital, Which they have a huge facility and small units on every floor. I cannot remember if he went or not. I looked at him and he just opened his blooded hand and there was his ticket. I was about 300 mics to the wind and said I need a beer.....I started to walk and as did I saw people throwing those little ticket booths at the doors, People being beaten with clubs....I flipped, I kept walking trying to get the hell out of there. You have to realize there Must have been a few thousand people out there. A bunch of state cops were standing watch at one of the doors, One said what are trying to do? I said "GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!" He understood, Walked me around to a safe exit and walk me as close to my truck as he could and ran back to his post. I was shaking like a leaf on a dead tree. It didn't occur to me that I had left my friend there until about 100 miles away. He was close to home and made it OK but my God. The Band put out a letter the next day I think stating that if it didn't stop they would no longer come to the east coast AT ALL! It was hand written and put in most local news papers. And people on the mailing list got them also. The whole experience was terrible. To this day my heart bleeds for leaving him like that but my mind was not in control of my body.....

[@theworldisavampire3346]

IWT ❤❤❤❤

[@johnbateman2824]

This was the night we gained another member of our family..... (~);}

[@gwilson420]

Who ?

[@merryjane684]

"I was raised in a Lion's Den"

[@rosebud1958]

We twins!!! Me 2

[@philcava9726]

wonderful cant wait 4 jerry to rizeup

[@lizziesangi1602]

What happened to the Meadowland shows February 1985? Last three days of February 1985? Can't find them anywhere.

[@Kevin-ke4ik]

GRATEFUL DEAD 🗣️🦅❤️☮️🤠🫂❣️

[@hippiejohn334]

Anybody notice Bobby rowing ?! During Row Jimmy 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@bryanmeekins835]

A Sunday night Dead show in New Jersey during one of their hottest tours ever. Two days before the quake.

[@Kevin-ke4ik]

❤ KALBOY 🤠 JERRI GARCIA A RAY OF SUNSHINE THROUGH THE RAIN RAINBOW 🌈☀️🎉

[@jeffriley2218]

Is this the night before "Warlocks" show ?

[@garyshow2005]

The "Warlocks" shows were actually the Hampton shows just before these, where they broke out Dark Star for the first time in 5 years.

[@srnickvelluzzi]

Yep, I was at this and the 16th too. What a great run..fall, then spring and summer. Any video of the 16th?

[@jayrod981]

Jacamofiniaaaa!!!!!!! said hey now! Hey now!

[@DennisCampbell777]

A head mentioned that the cops were assholes to Deadheads at Nassau. Before I went down there I got some good advice from a friend, get there at showtime and go right in. I witnessed the cops sweeping through the parking lot in force, looking at everybody, checking in windows. If you were rolling a joint or had something lit, that's it you're done click click, handcuffed. It was the scariest show of force I have ever witnessed by far. To say it was an excessive use of force would be an understatement. It was downright sinful. Many lives ruined, so many.

[@namelia4439]

Yes, things were def sometimes tough at a few east coast shows.

[@DennisCampbell777]

@@namelia4439 zero tolerance states like Ohio too.

[@francisbarrot]

i can't find "Positively 4th stree"

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

My love for Jerry has never faded away even after he left us because I will b with him again in the after life ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹☮️🍄👽🪐🛸👻🥀💛💜💚🧡💙love is eternal !

[@DennisCampbell777]

Victim into Standing on the Moon, opposite ends of the Dead's musical spectrum, doncha think?

[@dollarrecordswithjosh795]

No - They were written in the same era. What are you thinking?

[@DennisCampbell777]

The songs are starkly different. Same era yes, Listening to Standing on the Moon is like slipping into your old comfy slippers. Victim or the Crime always made me feel unpleasant, like wearing a scratchy wool sweater.

[@goodwi11]

Agree. I always liked Victim into Scarlet. If your brain can get through the weirdness of Victim, then your rewarded with Scarlet>Fire.

[@twp61]

Like going through a storm into calm clear sailing.

[@Jl-en1cd]

@@DennisCampbell777 I love victim, in my top 5 favorite songs. Jerry's answer to bobby with phenomenal playing during it.

[@jrc7660]

❤'89 ✌🎶✌🎶🎶😆😆

[@michaelmorrison827]

I was there

[@gwilson420]

Set list ? Anyone !

[@katemcenery3654]

IWT!! ❤😂❤😂🎉

[@jeffriley2218]

Jerry lifts off during Victim ! Not a favorite of mine, but hard to deny. Sad to think Brent was dead less than a year later.

[@namelia4439]

Jeff Riley - this July 26th will be 30 years that Brent is gone...Thirty. Freakin. Years. So tragic. He was a true gift. And next month will 25 years since Jerry left us. No words. He shared most of his short life w us...we got to grow up w him, travel w him...Papa Garcia. Miss and love them both, as much today as ever...so grateful for the time we had them. May they both be resting, still, in peace and love.

[@adamcrary1602]

Amen. The good times did roll…such a long time to be gone and a short time to be there..

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

The lite does shine for u if u want to follow it because my dad saw his 1 st born son who died before him then a beautiful lite of all colors so I told him to go to that + my mom would there also ! I know he did plus he wasn’t a religious man but that changed him ! The lite of life after death or u can stay earth bound as a ghost ! Which Jerry did because he came to c me to let me know !

[@garyhenderson1717]

Looks like the big bad wolf is out

[@fireonshakedwnstreet]

BEST VICTIM EVER!!!

[@Jl-en1cd]

Awesome song

[@janeseamore1370]

fierce standing. hint: fans and students shouldn't attempt to dictate the empowerments they are to receive. I love Phil too but ya'll got us a victim in the first. and its right around Bob's birthday. oh well

[@JayBoyle-y3m]

DRUMS

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

Bobby was definately not the crime , he was a victim of the young girls who would do anything to have a piece of him ! He told me he had about 1000 girlfriends before he met my niece ! When she was there he would break any date he had !

[@juniorthe3rdjuniorthe3rd]

Brent. God I love you. Hold on brother. Hold on please.

[@scottgiacalone3038]

Weren't just in order. This damn auto spell.

[@jeffriley2218]

I have a fairly far out theory about Jerry's playing that wicked solo on Victim or the Crime. Ok... here goes. This particular solo (the big one towards the end) seems to sear in a fierce way that NONE others do. It is almost as if ol Jer is defending his dope use. He blisters in defiance ! * what say you ?

[@garyshow2005]

All I say is that it was a far better Victim than the one I heard at Tinley that summer (the only thing in common was Jerry was playing Wolf that night also).

[@jeffriley2218]

Is this the night before "Warlocks" show ?