Mikaela Davis & Southern Star - "Dark Star" , "Wharf Rat" & "St. Stephen" Live | Relix

The amazing performance from Mikaela Davis & Southern Star as they perform Grateful Dead classics"Mountains of the Moon", "Dark Star", "Wharf Rat", and "St. Stephen" live from Relix Studio on August 3rd, 2021.
Executive Producer: Peter Shapiro
Produced by: Jesse Lauter & William Schwerd
Directed by: William Schwerd
Mixed & Mastered by: Jesse Lauter
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[@robertkeller9828]

Most perfect cover of "Mountains of the Moon" I've ever heard. Literally, goosepumps, shivers, and tears...(of joy)...

[@cranntara3741]

00:00 Mountains Of The Moon → 10:21 Dark Star → 19:13 Wharf Rat → 31:48 Dark Star → 37:40 Saint Stephen Somewhere up there Jerry is smiling

[@jerrythomas1161]

Yes I am

[@marccohen7346]

@@jerrythomas1161 ha

[@tiffanymitchellsetliff5915]

Very much appreciate people like you that post these comments! Be blessed!

[@tiffanymitchellsetliff5915]

@@Jte336 Thanks! Yes! Very Tasty Jam Indeed!!!

[@345345345rtrt]

No I want to hear them cover "doin that rag"

[@wallisliss]

It’s very difficult to mix a set like this. Normally a harp would ‘drown’ in a amongst electric instruments. As a live and studio sound mixer/engineer since my 20’s (starting with my fathers all acoustic jazz bands) I can appreciate your sound mixer. Sublime balance!! This band speaks for itself. Tremendous talent. Higher Power flowing through this set. Thank thank thank you!

[@ericsaylor5722]

Good lord! Is there a lossless version of this around anywhere? Literally openmouthed while listening. Hey, RELIX and Mikaela Davis! Please release this. I/we will definitely pay you.

[@chicklets4ever51]

Also note: pure Fender sound, with acoustic harp, no distortion, all analog. You don't need special effects to play psychedelic. On the contrary. You need imagination, looseness, spot-on tightness on a dime, skill, inspiration, and transcendent unifying mind. That's a little bit of reincarnation we just saw there.

[@davekelsey8762]

Noted... and Bingo on your comment.

[@joanneyaffe7844]

Absolutely spot on observation.

[@shawnellsworth4488]

Amen

[@alexwalston5469]

The pedal steel really pushes the cosmic country vibe.

[@sungong8052]

There is most definitely a reverb pedal or two down on the floor, and there is an audible delay pedal on the guitar as they are transitioning into Dark Star. Pedals are fun. You don't have to have a light show either but isn't it fun?

[@randyjimmiejamesbowles]

I cried when I realized (gratefully) that our grandchildren are playing our music for us.

[@forrestmark805]

I just cried I haven't heard mountains off the moon since Phil closed with it in Philly 07 or 08

[@KC-zi2ci]

Also, playing it really well!!! Man, they are outstanding!

[@dalecovey4728]

The show must go on brother

[@ThymeMcKernan777]

Well keep the flame

[@jessicadavis8291]

Our generation is carrying it on... not to worry... The music never died 🖤

[@ChristianYeager69]

73 total strings in 4 differeeent unique constructs blending together seamlessly at once without a bit of clutter, overstepping, or cliche line phrasing. Wonderful job to the this group carrying the vibe of the iconic Grateful Dead forward to future generations of jam and improv players and listers alike.

[@boballen9836]

This is sublime. I reckon Jerry's up there, looking down and smiling at what a great job they've done. Performances like this will keep the Dead alive forever (no pun intended).

[@geoffreyyoste45]

The music never stops 😜

[@adrianihringer2897]

BEAUTIFUL, Has anyone seen Mikaela doing “ Bird Song “ with Bob Weir and the Wolf Bros at the “ Tiny Desk Concerts “ that to is ( AMAZING )

[@joelperry8187]

yeah, its pretty wicked!

[@RelixMag]

420 views in one hour 😎

[@jaymatlock3182]

A good sign! And a good time is had by I-nay, Great!-every time I listen or watch this, whether I'm playing along or not. So grateful. Thank you. ❤️ 🌿🌹💀⚡🐢

[@ayjc60]

That was I alone……..

[@buknekkit3084]

As an old tour head turning 60, to hear y'all cover oldies like Mountains and St. Stephen so well makes me grin ear to ear with a few tears, 💘 the pedal and bass especially. Y'alls' music is amazing and hope to see you here in South Central Appalachia soon. Peace, Love and Light

[@tomclohessy1050]

I'll be turning 69 next March and this sounds like a very fresh tribute; would love to have this on a "tangible recording" - so good!

[@RobertWeir]

Jesus Christ man.. this isn't a cover.. this is the real thing. No Words..

[@oldskoolpautz]

Be bop... Bobby😉

[@adamgill1278]

Totally agree✌️

[@RodneySeay]

Unbelievable right?😜🙌🏻

[@RodneySeay]

I am never disappointed listening to most dead covers but Mikaela is a beast in that harp and the guys were amazing too👌🏻 Well done👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@superimposedfun]

Absolutely the guitar sounds amazing too check out her 19 minute bird song

[@hashburystumble8808]

Mountains of the Moon the way it should be.

[@345345345rtrt]

Lol but we certainly wouldn't have this without the original influence. .

[@gezortenplotz]

Repeating props to the Relix sound engineer. The engineer is as much of this performance as the musicians. Brilliant, sparkling, balanced sound. Give him/her a raise.

[@MikaelaDavisMusic]

Agreed!! Jesse Lauter is a magician ! x

[@skynrdpikr]

Hear hear! Big time Kudos! Perfect mix!

[@freakypete8421]

and camera !

[@StereoAnthony]

Totally agree! I sounds amazing, especially the bass.

[@keithsquawk]

You come for the harp but return for the bass It's allowed the space needed to anchor the music --and shows what a genius Phil Lesh is.

[@StereoAnthony]

Couldn't agree more. All the players so wonderfully compliment each other.

[@glassncobalt]

Phil lesh is still a perennial on the best bass players list. The guy is phenomenal. This guy ain't bad either.

[@lancecohen4079]

I can't tell you how much comfort and peace these show clips (especially this and the bird song) brought to me in the last 3 days. I lost my older brother and have been filled with so much hurt, pain, and sadness. This music really helps to comfort me . Thank you!

[@geoffreyyoste45]

Dude, I work at night and just saw your comment while I was discovering this new group of young heroes. I’m sorry about your brother hang in there man. 😎✌️🤙👊🏼

[@chamicels]

So sorry...

[@Cheesus4jesus]

I can't remember when I enjoyed a musical performance this much! This is music that feeds the soul.

[@peterw6490]

This should be a vinyl release it's that good

[@georgestevens1502]

And don't let anyone "remix" it in a studio! It's perfectly recorded as is.

[@charlesshepherd2004]

Damn right

[@ApunkDaydreamLamunanOi]

fucking hell yeah

[@christopherorman5769]

I absolutely love the entire band, but the pedal steel, guitar, and bass are phenomenal in this. The jam out of Wharf Rat back into Dark Star is stunningly good. This video is 42 minutes, right? I say master it and press it to plastic. I'd be quick to buy a vinyl copy of this.

[@iansmith9617]

This is phenomenal I would do the same

[@In_COG_nlto]

right there with ya...the mix is so good and they are on fire instrumentally

[@grumpbutton]

Same here. That’s 4 copies sold…

[@pdn627]

Add me to the list

[@ianfry5646]

@@pdn627 me too...

[@stevesharkey470]

I might be overstepping a bit but, I consider this Divinely inspired. These young musicians have tapped into something I can't nor want to explain. A truly breathtaking experience.

[@johnnythundersockeye2101]

This may Sound LOONY 🤪 to.Somebody unless They are a Commited CHRISTIAN ✝️....and Understand the "Holy Spirit "Section of The Holy Trinity So Anyway without Writing a Novel I Asked The Holy Spirit What SONG He wanted To Groove With To Me...THE HOLY!!SPIRIT ✝️!(NOT ANY OiTHER I say with DESPERATE 🙏💞 to The FAMILY ALL OTHER SPIRIT S ARE 😈👹) .. Anyway The Answer I Got was CLEARLY DARK STAR 🌟 🤩..soYou/ We are ON to Something Here👍🖐

[@StereoAnthony]

I will agree! The jam between Mountains and Dark Star was very ethereal, cosmic and trippy! They make it sound so easy. Sensational musicians, and I really enjoy what is done with the harp.

[@matthewjam_s]

😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣... the first sentence; so good 😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@georgestevens1502]

Well steeped in the Dead vibe, so much they can make it their own too.

[@genojanik745]

I agree

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

It’s as if this is how Mountains of the Moon was composed to sound. Just the perfect instrumentation and vocal.

[@thomasbedell4770]

The Dead's playing of Mountains acoustic into electric Dark Star is untouceably brilliant. But, this is the closest I have ever heard anyone come. In fact, I've never heard any of the JRAD and others ever do Mountains/Dark Star.

[@bppress]

In all honesty, this is the first time I've really liked Mountains of the Moon - I never did like Phil's singing much at all.

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

@@bppress that’s a Jerry vocal

[@bppress]

@@gmcsrbosavl6964 well, I only recall hearing Phil singing it, presumably after 1995, then (unless I've got it completely wrong).

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

@@bppress kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIfUcqWFpMyMY8U Try that one on for size

[@davmets86]

Parents to young Mikeala: We will pay for harp lessons and one day you will play in a famous symphony! Mikeala: er, ok but I may wanna play with jam bands

[@jasonemin7244]

I absolutely love Mikaila. She adds such new life to already great songs. She is so talented

[@Diditall4dasnacks_Shagsnscoobs]

The Grateful Dead and Hunter's muses are evidently being well taken care of by musicians such as these. So appreciated and grateful for the last 45 minutes of a different reality than what was happening. They definitely have explored the archives and captured the feels of early Dead. The instruments mesh significantly yet with delicate intricacies that don't step upon each other's feelings (case in point is the mind left body jam back into Dark Star). The harmonizing on the final verse of Dark Star and St. Stephen is a fine example of the band's performance iq, really added another dimension to their summons of the force that is the Grateful Dead, upped the intensity so to say. Keep that bag of tricks coming because you have a new fan amongst your own. Much love, light, and vibes from the PNW.

[@ryanphelan6861]

Truly Americana. Like jazz ...I know later jazz was beautifully created from Ethiopia to Europe less so dead they really have unique experience that young people can feel and play but not heard another area play music that sounds similar id love to hear it if exists. This is a treasure what a recording chapeau sound engineer

[@bradleydewey9083]

The brothers are just sooo good at allowing space into their guitar/bass playing. Master class in how playing less can add so much more to the sound. A really, really good band. Love all their stuff.

[@richardlangston]

This is the key

[@matthewfoley8088]

I've been listening to these guys for about 5 years now and they're improving each time I hear them. Fun to watch.

[@bradleydewey9083]

@@matthewfoley8088 agree...they are. Mikaela is obviously the focus with her singing and her harp. At least to my ear, she could better develop her playing style to match the style of the brothers. Sometimes her cascading runs and fills sound odd against their groove...and, of course, sometimes her playing sounds absolutely terrific. My only issue with them as a band is that the tempos and arrangements of their songs (own songs and covers) are generally similar, like the Cowboy Junkies or whatever, which makes listening to them for more than a couple songs. well...

[@thomasbedell4770]

@@bradleydewey9083 I hear what you are saying but I'm giving them a very wide space to develop,

[@bradleydewey9083]

@@thomasbedell4770 Fair enough point...and we both agree the band has tremendous talent. Meanwhile, I cannot get enough of Sierra Ferrell...traffic stopping voice, refreshing return to roots music, and a big can of unique mojo.

[@matthewskillo5320]

I am completely speechless; as my jaw is nearly to the floor and I can feel an instant transformation in my spirit and I focus my chi, my lifeforce. All negative thoughts and emotions dissipate and are replaced with a vibrant, glowing resonance, pure energy, the great everything. - I am in sync with the cosmic flow of the universe, and I remember what Lao Tzu (Laozi) said in the Tao Te Ching; and I relinquish all foolish ideas of "control", I stop challenging the natural flow of all things; I submit to the river's flow and instead of fighting the current, I flow with the river; my eyes are closed, yet they are so wide open.... I see all and know all; am traversing The Way. The path of the Tao and in this moment all is perfect and everything is as it should be... Some rise, some fall, some climb to get to Terrapin!

[@chamicels]

cool

[@stevesharkey470]

Tomorrow Never Knows.

[@ryankovalcin2827]

Unbelievable...that bass is the best I've heard. Givin Phil a run for his money.

[@tomchristian7781]

He's quite imitative of Phil. Doesn't quite "pop" like Phil, but good none the less. All the musicians have studied Dead's stylisms.

[@Whatsinanameanyway13]

Can't believe I'm just now discovering this. Absolutely beautiful.

[@novakaya]

You kids are seriously going places! I’m so super impressed! Strong, fresh and prolific musical talent here. Every player on stage. The harp is in a league of its own and is angelic in the beauty it shines forth as sound And hey dude playing the bass, I hope you read this. I don’t know your name but I’ll be looking for and following your work from here out. Your the reason I stopped what I was doing to write this comment. I have to tell you right now…….brother man you are doing Master Lesh PROUD !! The aspects of his essence that you have gathered, absorbed and then translated in your own voice here is just so perfect! You have a similar power and decisive boldness in your playing, balanced with a natural finesse. You have done him proud!! Keep it up and you have many galaxies to transcribe for the minds of many to come. Just had to stop and give you props dude! Bravo bravo!

[@dustintaylor112]

that bass is healla dope

[@TheEs150]

couldnt agree more.

[@williamlegare4045]

Well Said

[@joanneyaffe7844]

Agreed. That bass is incredible and pulls all the rest of the instruments together for me....

[@augustwest5487]

Bassist is a beast

[@theonemodifier]

Dead & Company needs to use their guitarist for vocals 12:27 and not John Mayer. John's a great soloist but his voice makes me gag, really I just can't listen

[@johnb3977]

That bass......captures Phil's essence perfectly.

[@thomasbedell4770]

He follows Phil's playing closely.

[@huwpatt3817]

Great tech from the quintet - tho vid could follow the leads more. Ex. sound mix and balance - tho suggestion of fem voice on Dark Star (feature pic) brought me originally. Big ups on stage dress.

[@WhiskeySam1]

Eerily so

[@bensnyder2720]

Ric with a pic, how could that possibly be remotely Phil?!?! *Dark Star starts* *mind blown*

[@StereoAnthony]

@@thomasbedell4770 Especially the jam between Mountains an Dark Star. I feel like I recognized some of the runs from Live Dead

[@janicejohnson6438]

These kids are awesome. Ok they aren't really kids but I'm 68 so to me... Their laid back yet really together sound is magical. They are all really talented and they blend their sound seamlessly . I think that Mikaela, with her sweet voice and beautiful harp playing must be an angel who came to visit us on earth.

[@davidfradin2835]

On Feb 18, 1971 I saw the Grateful Dead perform at the Capitol Theater in Portchester. My 3rd Dead show, I was 20. Fabulous concert, in fact my favorite show out of all the GD shows I've seen. At the end of the first set they did a medley of Dark Star/Wharf Rat (first ever!)/something folks call Beautiful Jam/Dark Star .... an utterly fabulous stretch of music (and St Stephen from the 2nd set). The way Mikela and Southern Star played in this clip is really true to the original music I heard 50 years ago, which is kind of amazing when you think about all the jamming in both. Well done, love it! (btw, if you purchase the 50th anniversary American Beauty reissue it includes a high quality copy of the original GD show on 2/18/71. check it out if you like insanely creative music on one of the Dead's best nights)

[@gregorysmith3048]

I just discovered them tonight at the Eastbound Throwdown here in eastern New York. They played an absolutely mesmerizing hour-long set without their drummer. It was some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. They have something very special going, and I'm so glad I got to be a part of it tonight!

[@joycejames8461]

Been watching a lot of your performances recently and your take on the Dead's mighty musical legacy is magnificent. Been hoping to hear you do Dark Star and you really do it justice. Love peace and a load of respect. 🖤

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

I really dig this performance, especially Wharf Rat. You all did Jerry justice. I enjoyed this immensely ♾

[@michaelfrieze]

Such a good version of Mountains of The Moon.

[@bchops4537]

We all know that some one special is smiling down from paradise . Unbelievable cover. Bravo !!!

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

You know it⚡♾⚡

[@bchops4537]

@@musicmavenpublishing2265 Watching this 24 hours later after reading my comment was highlighted last night is pure joy.

[@chamicels]

This is good music...I really wish they would make an album.

[@billyskinner9382]

Darkness shrugs and bids the day goodbye 🥰 its beautiful

[@martinkatz8714]

WOW!!! Everyone else can now retire and allow this band to carry on the tradition.

[@Mike-pc2fe]

When you "Teach your children well","The music never stops" Just lovely!

[@chrislaing7108]

I am mystified as to why anyone would downvote this. Absolutely stellar.

[@paulcarney8274]

I'm 69 next week, from England, been a dead head for 50 years and this is absolutely fantastic. So shines a good tune in a weary world ! ( Apologies to Willy Wonker)

[@rodneyphillips7619]

Bliss for my ears🤟🤠

[@JackCerro]

Mountains>Dark Star> Wharf Rat> Beautiful jam> Dark Star>St. Stephen, for those keeping score at home.

[@Hortron69]

Thanks for the list. She’s done the best covers of the Dead 💀

[@tompoynton]

The 2-18-71 “Beautiful Jam” !!!

[@galenjacobs6005]

My jaw is absolutely on the floor. I’m 34 and have been a dead head since about 8 years old, the magical music has absolutely taken me. But my jaw has hurt for 42 minutes straight. This music is absolutely incredible. The bassist absolutely nails it, not many who can sound like Phil.

[@arareanddifferenttune3130]

How am I just discovering this?!!? Full body chills. The pedal steel is so beautifully eerie

[@ShawnEllsworth-m9z]

Best music any yuanwa

[@chicklets4ever51]

Very fine tribute! These kids really get it right! Beautiful textures, counterpoints, melodies. They confirm to us that we were right to love this music. And they keep it alive. Roll over, Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky the news...

[@bc3757]

Wanted to throw in a comment. Solid. Big Thx. As a life-long Dead fan I'm inspired. Saw them multiple times in the 70's. It's so nice to hear interpretations and expansions of their work. I think they would love this continuation of their .... love of music.

[@joshbolton5624]

I'm having a hard time believing that Mikaela is an actual human and not some kind of angel or something😊

[@tobypuente8841]

she teaches angels how to sing ( i stole that from someone describing Allison Krause...who does, indeed teach angels how to sing

[@thomasbedell4770]

Watched her being interviewed by David Gans and Gary Lambert 2 nights go while waiting for the free 2nd set opener of Dead & Co. She wanted to play concert harp since 2nd grade. She is really in the free form jazz aspect of Dead jams. 👍❤️

[@tomjameson3526]

Fully agree.

[@stevesharkey470]

@@tobypuente8841 yes. I could not have said it better. She is amazing

[@JamesMartin-di7rb]

This woman makes angels cry.

[@billorourke7152]

OK we need more of this, so good to see the younger generation catching on otherwise all this great music will die.

[@RelixMag]

Agreed!

[@davmets86]

Check out Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle Taz, Kingfish Ingram all former child prodigies. For want of a better word. Americana, is in good hands for decades

[@Idellphany]

@@davmets86 Marcus King also .. hes one of my favs

[@daveyboy8907]

davmets86 America is doomed don't kid yourself.. 😕

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

@@daveyboy8907 he wrote “Americana”. And America may be doomed, but we will go down with a beautiful soundtrack apparently.

[@marczappa]

Wow I am an old deadhead and I must say this band is good chit. I'll go see them if they play Seattle area

[@georgestevens1502]

Southern Star here gives you both Jerry's pedal steel sound and his stratocaster sound from the 72 era at the same time. Very sweet.

[@seancalvert]

Flawless. Just simply flawless. You captured the essence and spirit of the Dead without outright mimicking them. Superb work.

[@kevincosta9228]

I just had some goose bumps come back that have been gone for about 35 years.

[@jtwisco9080]

I watch this in disbelief. So magical with Mikaela's beautiful voice and the band all in sync. Then the jam between during Warf Rat is amazing. Now fast forward to St. Stephen. HOLY WAH ! They crush it ! This whole group together is magical. Congratulations to you all from Wisconsin. Keep up the magic. Once in awhile you get shown the light in the strangest of places.....

[@TheRachelal8na]

Sometimes the veil of the Universe parts, and bliss pours forth, how absolutely stunning! This is exactly what the early Dead were all about, an eclectic group of unbelievable musicians making time stand still. Mikaela is the essence of their early artistry, you can just feel her joy as it radiates from her beautiful face. She brings back that unique flavor that Tom Constanten added. He would sometimes reach into his piano and pluck the strings, like a harp laying down. Not only is their prowess on each instrument exceptional, but the arrangements, oh my! This is what Orange Sunshine is all about, so, so beautiful...🙏

[@JamesSmith-ju7nk]

That Jam at 28:50 gave me chills. The music lives and breathes. It's a perfect balance of instruments. The way that the Harp and Pedal Steel dance is incredible. I would love to hear them take an entire Dead show and perform it. So glad I stumbled in here.

[@Acolis]

their take on the beautiful jam. if i recall it only ever happened one time with the dead because bob was resolving on a B chord instead of the other mixolydian tones. its soooooo good.

[@randyedgar4020]

When I hear this it has better clarity these people are sooo good all strings I'm65. Dark star ALL my life imagin that

[@lucasrocha7571]

I can hear the Beautiful Jam. And it's as beautiful as it can get.

[@morningdew5872]

Down by the water, the Marsh King's daughter, did you know⚡3:15

[@jimsmusic3906]

Love that line. Hunter.

[@tiffanymitchellsetliff5915]

This. is. just. plain. awesome. Soooooo good in my book!!!

[@jespencer3073]

That was one of the best Grateful Dead concerts I have ever been to, and I went to a bunch in 1968-1975. Thanks for channeling the Dead so well! Garcia would have loved it! Way cool!

[@wisewomin]

Offf love the Grateful Dead vibe 🌈💜🤗 Saw them numerous times in the 70’s ☮️ You all do them proud 😘

[@Gel-Man]

I'm expected to watch this then just go right back to living my life like i wasn't fundamentally changed?

[@mkilptrick]

Refreshing.

[@serenescorpion]

F*cking epic !!!

[@cedarmoon08]

Goosebumps

[@QueenMaeve19]

Those McCarthy bros are magic together. This group gels like magic!

[@brianfarmer5987]

Wow that bass sounds just like being in Phil zone. You guys are taking me back to the good old days.

[@Tsongkapa1]

Weeping tears of joy through Warfrat right now...

[@dustintaylor112]

im weeping tears of joy and sadness at the same time... sadness just due in part to whats been going on in my life... joy for the music of the dead being represented so beautifully

[@bahamadon7950]

Who was cutting onions at 30 minutes, both times I watched it?

[@stevesharkey470]

@@bahamadon7950 on my 1132 day of Sobriety. I am a proud Wharf Rat 🐀 This is absolutely spiritual on many levels.

[@PhuryousOne]

I'm going to admit this and call myself out for it. I thought this was going to be mediocre at best, but it just so turns out, this sounds fantastic. Ms. Davis might actually be an angel of music. And that young man singing sounds eerily like Jerry himself. Not to mention, this music really captures the essence of what it was. I was not expecting this at all. Bravo!

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

The transition out of Wharf Rat at 28:50 is AWESOME.......

[@marklyon8406]

This is jussssst awesome. Thank you for this performance.

[@kevinbrown8974]

I listen to this every day when I’m winding down for bed, if I crash before mountains of the moons is over I’m blissfully dreaming. But soon as those dark star notes hit I’m listening to the whole show :)

[@stevenmetzendorf7063]

So nice and easy to listen to. Ms. Davis sings so mesmerizingly wonderfully marvelous, that just simply complements the band as a whole. ABSOLUTELY LOVELY ❤️

[@Luminous-iLLusions]

really great playing

[@JamesAllmond]

the music lives as long as there is someone who wants to play it and someone who wants to listen...wow, this is good! amazing mixing/recording job too!

[@tracybuchner5598]

I have come to really enjoy this band in the last year. Love the harp & pedal steel combo. Beautiful set of music! Her original songs are very good also. Hope to see them live someday.

[@MattTee1975]

I'm sure this wont' ;be a popular comment, but honestly this is better than any Dead sets I've ever heard. The vocals alone make it sooooo good.

[@Mictele]

This is great! Best Dark Star I've heard. Been following the Dead since 68 - 69.

[@DefLama]

Dangit! got so wrapped up in this I burned the heck outta my grilled cheese sandwich! Soo Good!

[@ronaldmartin7465]

This has slowly become one of my favorite videos…. I come back to it a couple times a month at least

[@gjs212]

The best thing I have heard or seen in a very long time. Immense talent from top to bottom. Flawless musicianship and arrangements. Just chills and good vibes throughout the entirety of this set. More please...

[@GDTRFBBB]

Absolutely Brilliant! And you even added your take on the Played Only once "Beautiful Jam" From 2/18/71 many thanks...

[@mklsgl]

I hear not only 2/18/71, but a little bit of the DS jam from 6/24/70, too.

[@turnyourfriendson]

"Beautiful Jam" is my favorite bit of musical bliss ever.

[@mklsgl]

@@turnyourfriendson Try the "Dark Star" from 11/2/69.

[@checkpointchecky9665]

I love ❤️ it my gosh how beautiful the flow is 😍

[@thomasbedell4770]

They have caught the magic.👌👍✌️

[@siosiri9129]

I first saw the Dead in November of 1970 at the "Syndrome" in Chicago, Illinois: I was tripped-out on mescaline. It was a life changing event for me. The Dead played for nearly four hours on a truck flatbed. Jerry was a mindblower: Space.

[@stevejewett3650]

This band is as good as it gets. Great choice of instruments, and they approach the music with such sensitivity and humility. The Stratocaster covers the earlier sound and the Ric reminds me of the Guild bass Phil played. Of course the pedal steel adds all kinds of textures and represents Garcia's period of steel obsession. The harp is just an outstandingly beautiful addition as well. And as always, if you have a good drummer you have a good band. They really capture the earlier spirit of sonic exploration the Dead had before it became (just a bit) of a grind for the band, or for Jerry at least, in the last few years. Keep the Dead alive forever!

[@georgestevens1502]

Like the 70-78 era for me. They've channeled the way The Dead would each go their own way during jams yet it all jells perfectly with spontaneous phrasing so there's always something new.

[@miketrudelle1602]

This is truly beautiful! Thanks so much to the people making this music, the people who created it, and the folks posting it! Well done one and all!😍😍🤯🤯😸😹☠👽💀💗💞💨💨

[@LudiCrust.]

@10:20 from there on is just pure beauty. I love the Mountains of the Moon too but the Dark Star is just 👌 Well freakin done guys!

[@h.s.5550]

Mikaela and her band, 😊wow! Definitely did an amazing job covering the DEAD! I think Jerry would have approved, i know bob doe's💀...

[@StereoAnthony]

Wow! What a performance! I clicked on the video and was instantly transfixed! Watched all the way through! This is the best version of Mountains of the Moon I've ever heard. I love the vibe

[@2223278]

This is absolutly awesome

[@wantabeu2ify]

This is unbelievably transcendentally sublime. Just Amazing! Keeping the fire burning bright!!

[@maxeaton4136]

This is perfect.

[@chrisarnold6852]

Truly beautiful (beautiful jam)!!around 29 minute mark.magnificent!

[@rickwolfish312]

I thought Bruce playing the accordion was an instrument I would never see playing GD music, thank you David Gans for introducing me to Mikaela and band, you are superb!!

[@ericmosley6839]

You guys are beyond your years musically. :)