Robert Hunter University of Washington HUB Ballroom, Seattle, WA 10/30/83 Complete Show

Robert Hunter
October 30, 1983
University of Washington HUB Ballroom,
Seattle, WA
Video Source: Sony L-750 (2) Hi Fi Beta Masters - taped by ET Benson
Transfer: Sony SuperBeta SL-HF100 (Playback) } DataVideo TBC-100 (Time Base Correction) } BlackMagic Intensity Thunderbolt Shuttle } Apple Pro Res 422 (HQ), 720 x 486, 41615 kbps } Final Cut } H.264 720 x 480, 29.97fps, 6000 kbps.m4v } [NTSC, 4:3, 6.0 Mbs, 720x480, 29.97 fps] transferred by Alan Bershaw
Audio Source 1: Mono SBD feed on Sony L-750 Hi Fi Beta Masters - taped by ET Benson
Transfer: Beta Master Sony L-750 } Sony SuperBeta SL-HF100 (RCA analog out) } Lexicon Lamda } Logic 24-96 transferred by Alan Bershaw
Audio Source 2: Nakamichi 700's } Jamie Poris PreAmp } DBX unit } Sony TC-D6 } Master Cassette (DBX encoded) - taped by Mark Severson
Transfer: Master Cassette } Technics RS-B48R (DBX decoded) } Tascam DA-3000 } DSF 1-bit/5.6 MHz - transferred by Charlie Miller
Additional Audio Source 2 chain: DSF 1-bit/5.6 MHz } 24/96 wav } Logic (speed correction, level adjustments & patching) } 24/96 wav - by Alan Bershaw
Mix and synchronization of the both audio sources and audio/video synchronization by Alan Bershaw (2022)
Personnel:
Robert Hunter - vocals, guitar, harmonica
DVD1 Set I
Introduction by Richard Brender
Mountains Of The Moon
Amagamelin Street }
Prodigal Town
Slack String Quartet
Wharf Rat
Reelin' and Pitchin'
Water Witch #
Easy Wind }
Mason's Children }
Easy Wind
Set II (part I)
Touch Of Grey
Jack Of Diamonds
Woodshed Time *
Rueban And Cerise
DVD2 Set II (part II)
Friend Of The Devil
discussing the state of "Alligator Moon"
Alligator Eyes (from Idiot's Delight) %
Scarlet Begonias }
Sunshine Daydream }
Scarlet Begonias
Cruel White Water
Promontory Rider }
Franklin's Tower
Terrapin Station
Encore
encore applause / closing stage banter
Ripple
Boys In The Barroom
Notes:
early version of 'Jacob Bean'(very different narrative - only known performance)
* unpublished song debut (only known performance)
% song from 'Idiot’s Delight' book project (only known performance)
This show is really outstanding and quite interesting on a number of fronts. Since Hunter spent most of 1983 playing with The Dinosaurs, he hadn’t performed solo in awhile. He must have missed it, as he seems really into it; uncharacteristically encouraging Q&A with the audience, not to mention whipping out three new songs found nowhere else that I’m aware of. He even addresses the state of the not-yet-abandoned “Alligator Moon” project. He was apparently still revising it at the time, which was news to me!
I thought this one merited a mix of the mono board feed already on the Beta Masters with Mark's Nak 700 masters. Its not perfect, as the board feed was nice and clear but recorded at extremely low levels, so it's a little hissy when amplified to normal listening levels. That aside, mixing the two master sources together is far more satisfying than either audio source alone. The mono board feed greatly increases the vocal and guitar definition, while the Nak 700’s give it much greater dynamic range, proves there was an audience (audience barely audible on the board feed, ha!) and provides a nice stereo listening experience. I hope you enjoy it! Alan Bershaw

[@RoadTripAmericaAndBeyond]

Imagine… the man behind lyrics ….. no band…. All by himself….. sounding this good

[@indydarkstar]

huge thanks to all involved in getting this out ♥

[@sethstine4698]

Saw Robert Hunter at the New Daisy theater in Memphis, Tennessee in the spring of 2002 (April I think) It was a surreal experience. 50 year old men sitting in front of the stage like they were Kindergarteners at story time. So much respect and reverence and was such an intimate experience. After the show he shook people's hands from the stage and signed autographs, including his Box of Rain book that I had brought with me. I recorded the show from the balcony with a pair of AKG C1000's and a Sony D-8 analog deck. God I wish I knew where those tapes were...

[@el_zirb]

Robert Hunter is one of my heroes. He has enriched my life unbelievably. Never met the man, but I love his work. Apparently he had roosters crowing at the break of dawn waking all the neighbors according to my old boss. He said in some interview the whole point of having a Harley is to be loud. God love him.

[@synphet]

This is my favorite live performance. I watch it frequently. Thank you for uploading it 🤍

[@Banana_Pony]

Crazy to think so many of these songs are what Game of Thrones/SOIAF thematically, if not directly from lyrics and names. It's sort of like half the dead set to a story really, to think George RR Martin was actually hanging out with these guys. Pretty wild

[@michaelhagan9678]

Just Amazing.

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

He gets better as he gets going ! It takes getting that energy up ! 🆙❤️🐇🐰🌹💀☠️⚡️🪽🕊️👽🪐🛸🚀🌟💥✨🌙⚡️🌏😇

[@shawnadennis613]

Robert Hunter the man, the poet, singer,songwriter, The legend, member of the Grateful Dead. ❤️🔥

[@myresourcenet]

Wow Kevin thanks for this.

[@briannagel9927]

thank you robert for yOUR lyrical presents, LOVE

[@Fennario]

What a treat. Thanks

[@mosesnaedele3727]

Super Kevin Tobin does it again!!! Man, you are awesome for posting all these Robert Hunter shows!!!! Thank you sir!!! Do you have Hunter at Penn State in November 1984?? It was a show where he opened for Jerry and my entry into the Dead universe. I have never been able to locate the show! Would love to hear it! Thanks again for all that you do!!

[@susiefairfield7218]

Thank you ❤🙏

[@johnstallings4049]

Wow! Thanx alot! It's definitely time to matter!☂️🌎❄️❣️😶👌❄️

[@briannagel9927]

UNDERATTED

[@agnome1176]

Bring on the poet All in 4 that one of kind Off once in time The Spear of Shakes of our time Most definitely blessed 2 have seen 80’s generation shows 4 you lock-head Deadheads’ here’sa Robert Hunter Gig~> 11/12/80 ‘Toad’s Place’ New Haven Ct

[@susiefairfield7218]

Hey now AGnhomie🙋hope u have a gr8 weekend👍🏼😜

[@danmacdonald9375]

I met Robert at the Blue Moon in Seattle in '94 when he was doing I book signing. Got a chance to talk with him about Jerry, himself, and his writings he did with the Grateful Dead. Very nice man.

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

Best music after a big trip to come back on earth

[@Kaje6124]

Amazing! I wish there were more tabs & chords for Hunter’s solo work around somewhere

[@thaddeusk4230]

I remember seeing Hunter around St. Patty's Day at Town Hall NYC that year. Thanks.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Robert Hunter shows are just sort of like spending time in a mood.

[@Richvids48]

Groovy treasure

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

What a very smart man to b able to write for the Gratefuldead then himself ? Love him ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹🕊️🪽☠️💀⚡️👽🪐🛸🚀🌟💥✨🌙✌️😇🌏🥰😘😍to all u deadheads out there !

[@wilkinsmusicfl4141]

Forgive me, but is this Robert Hunter of The Grateful Dead?

[@richardmontano8427]

Yes, wrote poetry / lyrics that Jerry and the GD put to music. A amazing combination of artists, John Barlow in there too for great lyrics and.......😉

[@shawnadennis613]

Yes, this is The Robert Hunter Singer/ song writer member of the Grateful Dead. A legend. I miss him so much. He was so special

[@johnstallings4049]

The one and only! RIP!❄️🌎❄️❣️😜👌❣️

[@petercino6972]

of course Marley in the lobby bummping this to the last minute YT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jefkooper4290]

"mama come quick with the water witch spell" see Jacob Baum, Water Witch

[@regionalunityproductions6204]

Was anyone ever at the Garcia/Hunter/J. Kahn show in the mid-80's at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C? In all these years I have never heard of a bootleg copy of the acoustic show.

[@edwardmorris8141]

Modern-day Shakespeare!

[@davidstick5497]

Easy Wind- Masons Children !? Holy shit Batman .

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

I had a cat I never could tame called Collie in the Cauliflower Catalina Catalain Roll Away the Butter Mama, Pepper on the Daisy Chain Hairy Mary Salivary Singin' in the Rain - Wacko! hahaha, only Hunter could write like this (From Slack String Quartet)

[@jamesm8132]

I’d say Mountains of the Moon sounds better like this

[@mikestirewalt5193]

He was sure a better song writer than he was a singer. His singing is downright embarrassing. Couple years later . . . I apologize! He was not far from the grave when he sang this.

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

He’s hard to understand on his music ! 🎵 but thanks for his writing for the Gratefuldead ! ❤️🐇🐰🥀🪽🕊️☠️💀⚡️🌹😍😘🥰✌️✨🌙👽🪐🛸🚀🌟💥✨🌙⚡️good for him or we wouldn’t have the music that the Dead sang to us !