Jerry Garcia Band 3-1-80 Early Show Capitol Theater Passaic NJ

Setlist:
Sugaree
Catfish John 14:08
How Sweet It Is 24:20
Simple Twist of Fate 33:05
Sitting in Limbo 49:07
That's Alright Mama 1:01:31
E: Deal 1:09:22
Jerry Garcia - guitar, vocals
John Kahn - bass
Ozzie Ahlers - keyboards
Johnny de Foncesca - drums
Robert Hunter opened
Thanks to BGA LLC. for opening the vault

[@justinhardy1184]

Who's here listening to this amazing music in '24

[@davidwilliams762]

Will always play Jerry here in Indiana ✌️❤️😁

[@Inadougadavida]

About to go to bed before I begin another 13 hour shift at work. Need something to mellow me out, and here (hear) it is.

[@johnking7902]

I'm sitting on my back porch here in Maine looking at the penobscott bay and jamming this and brushing tears from my eyes.

[@deanwalker6262]

Just read your comment. 7 years later, I hope things are good in your world. You painted a beautiful picture in my mind, I definitely feel you brother….tears to the eyes. Going through the good ole’ days myself right now and so happy Garcia’s been a large part of my life. All of him is good but I’m definitely a 78’ - 82’ Garcia head myself. Always felt those years were the peak of his abilities. Cheers!

[@JonathanHorwitz]

Haven't been to Penobscot Bay in more than 50 years, but what a beautiful place to listen to this immaculate concert. I'm sitting in the forest of northern Skåne in Sweden and what a concert! Thank You Voodoonola2!!!! You are a HERO! Jerry Lives

[@nelliebarfield7220]

That's wicked cool! Love from Connecticut, we're down here jamming too.

[@jonwallace7435]

Beautiful spring evening here in Mass. Giving the neighbors a big dose of Jerry today. Big love y'all!

[@terrencewelch5886]

Wish I wish I was hanging out with you brother I used to have a girl there Jennifer both years who I really miss who lives up in Maine or actually New Hampshire now

[@geoffreyyoste45]

I’m drinking a beer at 8:12am in Mississippi after working 5 nights straight about to go try and rest before my 4 kids and wife get home. With that same tear as I reflect on how blessed I’ve been. Peace 2/3/21 😎✌️

[@malicexcx]

One of the best versions of Simple Twist of Fate that I have ever heard. Sing on Jerry!

[@relicmeisterstewart5626]

You ain’t kidding. 😮I totally agree

[@daveyboy8907]

Mission is the best to..awesome show.

[@Diana11Austin]

That base solo ❤

[@jamesvena3733]

42 years ago and I remember this night like yesterday. Jerry's sweet guitar, bright voice and overall enjoying putting on a great show

[@buddersmith]

I am Green with envy

[@tommymyers3183]

You were very lucky to be there, congratulations!!!🎉 😊

[@condor1087]

Superb. It's good to see Jerry so happy. He loved to play. My first concert ever was JGB 1975. It changed my life for the better.

[@markmcdonald5419]

Me too, he came by SUNY New Paltz in maybe 1977, May, not quite sure...

[@buddersmith]

Which s show in 75?

[@johnackermann9146]

My first show was 81 & loved every minute of every one after ~ there was a real sense of love for the people as well as the band fun connections fun times ~ this won’t happen again that’s the saddest part ❤

[@deweypug]

Jerry's voice here was soooo sweet... His geetar playing was just crazy solid too - so we've got that going for us!

[@btng213]

The keyboard solo in sitting in limbo is fantastic!

[@KingCooperProjects]

What synth is he using? I’m dying.

[@rjbubba203]

@@KingCooperProjects I think it’s an oberheim, I’m drunk and stupid right now but I think I’ve looked this up befor. I’m pretty sure herbie Hancock has used a similar patch and it’s an oberheim of that era ❤

[@leftoverspaghetti4u]

Thanks Google for putting advertising during the middle of songs.... UNGRATEFUL

[@gratefulgrub4925]

Mid bass rip in simple twist...atrocious timing

[@casseyeaton4497]

​@@gratefulgrub4925❤😂

[@tinasafern5368]

Ine of the best JGB shows I've ever attended... WHoever posted this video This ones for you, and me and everyone out there who views it. Amazing Show!!!!

[@jaynasheats4895]

I've watched this over a hundred times easily on my computer, and will continue to do so for years to come. But I especially love the intro cartoon - what a gem!

[@tompilling4154]

Masterclass in session ▶️🎚🎛🎙🎸🎸🥁🎹🔈🔉🔊🎼🎵🎶⚡🔥

[@RobertJones-nf9ve]

RIP JERRY THANKS FOR THE GOOD AND BAD I LOVE IT ALL HE GAVE US EVERY THING HE HAD DEAD TILL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN

[@yourmomma2995]

a little bird told me this may just be the best concert that ever happened!

[@buddersmith]

Bet your momma!

[@mzahermz]

Lmao,if not, it's pretty damn close, lmao.

[@Diana11Austin]

🌈🔟💜💙🧡✨

[@emmanuelkarageorgos6025]

My favorite quartet of all time. This line up is timeless.

[@agnome1176]

Still miss the man 8-9-2023 thinking back🙏we were blessed 💎💯🗿🧙🏻‍♂️

[@vernal6944]

Lovin this opening Sugaree. Good vibes this show.

[@ReedRosson1987]

Probably one of my favorite shows right here

[@joymartinez798]

I'm here listening because the Jerry Garcia Band is coming to Hawaii next month, I don't know that I'll make it to the show so I wanted a listen here. Amazing.

[@iteachflying]

One of my favorite shows to jam in my food truck for all to hear!!! 🤟

[@seekup241]

this might be the best version of sugaree ever recorded. i had no idea the JGB sounded so good. thanks voodoo for including the rippage

[@markwilkerson5848]

I'm with those who believe this is the best version of Sugaree ever recorded. The Dead were firing on all cylinders when they commenced performing this magical jam. Absolutely perfect.

[@staggerlee4979]

​@@markwilkerson5848 This isn't the Dead, It's the Jerry Garcia band. The best Dead version of Sugaree is 12/1/79 Stanley Theater.

[@user-jh2pm1en3p]

one of my fave Sugaree, so amazing... and it just keeps getting better , love Jerry so happy, great video...makes me so happy, and Sitting Here in Limbo is obe of my favorite songs , Jimmy Cliff...but Jerry can sing it to me any day...thank you fof this wonderful happiness 🕉🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@MichaelSchulman-vf5hk]

I listened to this every day for 6 months going back forth to work on the subway. It's simply amazing. Thank You Jerry!

[@sushirob1972]

How Big Steve could diss the absolutely incredible playing of Ozzie Ahlers on the keys is beyond me. He is consistently my favorite person that Garcia ever had in that role with JGB, and I absolutely love Melvin, Nicky and Keith! Ozzie is sensational on this Simple Twist!

[@staggerlee4979]

Parrish's inflated ego is bigger than Trump's

[@acedwards3457]

Once again Amazing.. nice to watch the different years... Still love 78 with Donna and Maria.. but I love Solo Jerry as well... I love the acoustic jams with Grisman.. and the pizza tapes.. got a bootleg at an early 90s show.. love to hear the expanded version with extra banter...I saw Jerry Band at Merriweather in 89 at 17 yrs old.. My second year of shows.. Went at 15 but stayed in Lot..overwhelmed with madness and Album Cover LSD... 1987... RFK DC.. went every year after to multiple shows..

[@STLMarcelli]

Please share more memories 🙏

[@Kenbo123]

Taped this show live on the radio back in 1980 when living in NY and wore out the tape. So glad to find this show several years ago on one of many shared music web sites after not hearing it for many years.

[@sixedition761]

WNEW!

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

That was always a favorite of mine. And the DeadHead hour. These young fans shouldn’t be so hard on themselves You Tube is a great way to hear a lot of shows.

[@billandresen2338]

And check out the late show that night with Robert Hunter doing Tiger Rose and Promontory Rider with the band. Jerry couldn't be happier.

[@jamman6565]

Happy birthday jerry!

[@pango-y8j]

August phirst. Same as Robert cray. Praises blessings Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert I jah Jerry Jah rastafari respect

[@jamespitts6575]

Every day is a Jerry day!😎🍄🍄😎

[@robertharmon6593]

missing Jerry on the 18th year of is passing...Jerry is on fire at this show....such a special show

[@denniscampbell6185]

I just had one of those rare and beautiful eye-widening experiences during Sittting Here in Limbo, I can't thank you enough V, wow.

[@tonyc3711]

This is such an amazing show Jerry is at the top of his game surrounded by incredible musicians. Hard to believe the drug induced rapid decline he's about to go on.

[@Bryan9128]

That Synth is awesome on Sugaree!!

[@KingCooperProjects]

Do you know what synth he is using? I can’t figure it out.

[@evekaiser8377]

Sometimes he was so hot, sometimes so tired and wan sounding, ah Heroin. But THIS show, man. He was on fucking fire. I was born at the wrong time, like you said. Sigh.

[@acedwards3457]

Love Jerry and Mule... Rip Garcia & Kahn...

[@vanhausmeister]

I'm lovin' it. God I was only 19 years old and playing my own brand of guitar in a college band. Then I found this when I was 50 yrs. old. Wow.... Gerry sounds so in tune here with his guitar as well.

[@kevinosalza8133]

Gerry Jarcia lol

[@tonguetiedification]

Incredible

[@veneta72]

John de Foncesca is just incredible on drums. This band was one of his best. Young kid Ozzie on the big stage rips it up, why they parted is a story id like to hear. This here is some powerful s*^t, 90 mile an hour fastballs, one after the other, straight down the plate. Straight heat all night long

[@staggerlee4979]

Johnny died in a car crash and the magic wasn't there with Ericco.

[@acedwards3457]

The fact that they gave their music and talent so Freely by allowing Taping is a blessing... Put on Jerry Band 78 or Grateful dead from 1977 or even 1989 for later Dead.. and Any early Pig (esp1970 IMHO).. meditate, pour a glass of wine, puff/Vape or do what make You mellow and happy and just Go Back... I have been taking care of Alzheimers Parent. Housebound. I have been doing Tours.. all of 1977 and now checking Jerry Band( not as much available) redid all 40 or so of My attended shows etc..

[@michaelreilly7635]

Jerry looks like he is having sooo much fun!

[@biffjohnson7891]

JGB. The GOAT Jerry Saves {🥕🐇}:=}

[@brianmccauley9180]

completely amazing...who could play shows like that today ...nobody

[@wwrh123]

jerry plays so sweet n slow which i hear is alot harder then playn fast, every note gets appreciated thats a lesson i was given from a 87 ish instrument maker who in his day played with the likes of bill monroe who was known to play pretty darn fast

[@BugsBunnysBrother]

What a great nite of music. Went there with 3 friends, for both the early and the late show. I would always buy the late show tix first, then buy the early show tix if they were still available, cause the late show was usually 2 sets of music. The Capitol was a funny place. During the week in was a porn theater, complete with glory holes in the bathroom stalls. Best memory was getting tickets for the 1978 invitation only show. See it was so much fun..... I'm still on the bus.

[@allendubay8833]

Gotta say, I'm from Maine to, Aroostook County, definitely Jerry and the band at their best performance

[@PlanetRon100]

I was at this show ... the late one too .. Thanks for the sweet memories

[@geoffreyyoste45]

Lucky you 😳😎

[@janeseamore1370]

80 jgb unreal and this may be it

[@unclejakemusic]

Jerry always had side projects going on while the GD weren't touring. From the New Riders to Merl Saunders to Old & In the Way to Legion of Mary to Reconstruction to the JGB, he basically never stopped playing. Crossreferencing thejerrysite with deadlists, 1980 looked like this: 1/13 - GD benefit 1/20 - 3/27 JGB 3/30 - 7/1 GD 7/18 - 8/9 JGB 8/16 - 10/31 GD 11/16 w/Dylan 11/26 - 11/30, 12/6, 12/12 - 12/14 GD 12/20 - JGB 12/26 - 12/31 GD Approx: 130 shows total

[@Jason5000]

His frantic pace unparalleled..he couldn't play enough for his liking.

[@wwrh123]

think i was at these shows at the capitol theater like muscle memory, think i have music memory we miss Jerry

[@daskitten1]

That's Alright Mama, any way you dooooooo! Jerry & the boys are absolutely on fire.

[@albummmm]

最高

[@williammcdonough2291]

Travis Bean years,amazing,

[@onthebus11]

19 years today we lost Jerry What I saw I loved what I missed I heard later what was to be, sadly, we will never know. All the |Shining Stars that burned so brightly but then became extinguished . We will never forget your name but continue to shake it, shake it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,thank you

[@axelmowmers]

Wow! Go Jerry Go!!!

[@coeurdelours]

Ticketron and tix under $10- wow, I remember. Those really were the best of times.

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

This was $8.50

[@stevoreno6266]

John Shears Capital Theatre video monitors in wavy black and white . High as a cat in a smoke filled dream. What a memory. Thanks.

[@crazyawakening]

Such ease n flow to this show. 🙏thanks I’m very G…….

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

I loved John Kahn and saw as many JGB shows as possible. Living I. NY that’s a lot of shows. I would love how he would mix up his back up singers. I prefer how sweet it is by Jerry rather than oh god what’s his name. And Mission in the Rain is my all time favorite.

[@richardl4420]

Day-um Jerry right off the bat!

[@garydefoe4137]

I had to start a the bottom many times a lot of sacrifices One road at a time lots of tears just keep moving forward have faith and hope,,,,,,, I used to be a bad boy that wasn't working for me,,,,,,, tryed both sides of the track,,,,,,,,, now the final destination God has blessed me with a good place to live in peace give me little worry hes got it covered give life you're best efert

[@relicmeisterstewart5626]

Epic version of “ simple twist of fate”dripping with emotion. 😢

[@peterdykes6499]

this incarnation of JGB. Garcia 🔥with the new ax, playing through Mesa Boogie. Late 1979 and 1980 was a period to behold. (First show 8/30/80 Spectrum)🤗

[@johnackermann9146]

This was another Cool Show I remember this still well ~ some of the Happiest Highest Hi lights ~ simple time’s extraordinary times ~ we were lucky to experience this 🦋🤣😳❤

[@jddelori]

Glad I subscribed to your channel; I get an email every time you post a dose of musical history...always high quality! Jerry's tugging those strings into submission!

[@joefelice5062]

Jesus there is sooo much in just the first solo of Sugaree… Tiger’s tone is beyond words.

[@JustinBoerema]

We love you!!!

[@clonanidades]

voodoo, men, you rockkkkkkkkkkkk!

[@seansklenar3509]

I think Jerry said that the Capitol was his favorite place to play.

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

Agreed. The Dead loved the Garden. I use to see him at. CW Post.

[@crystalfishes]

absolutely beautiful, what a show!!! and i can't believe this video's still here! damn! what a treat to stumble on today. thanks for sharing!

[@420pigfarmer]

this is simply marvelous! JERRY JERRY

[@paytonkritz-mcmahon7891]

I really feel the guitar on this show.

[@thespookyone65]

thanks for this. his solo on 'that's all right' is fucking brilliant.

[@MeredithCarpenterWorksIt]

NSFW - tears, goosebumps and can't focus now.....oh how I love this band.

[@jimgrady1653]

My God, what a show.

[@basedyuriy]

what an amazing concert, the band plays so well together at this show. I think dear prudence was also part of this concert and man they killed it on that song too. Amazing concert, truly shows off the band's talents. I love it.

[@rjbubba203]

The limbo solo here always annihilates me, it’s as perfect as the first time I heard it. Ozzie Ahlers did an amazing job on the synth too

[@rjbubba203]

57:56 I can repeat forever

[@JohnnyBGoode215]

I always loved Jerry's shows. He had the time to develop solos that reflected his mastery and genius differently than when he was with the band. Here was where he really burned the coal. Thank you. Much love.

[@notebookmemory]

@Dennis Campbell - I agree, "Sitting Here in Limbo" got me too. The drummer is Ron Tutt, he was on the skins with Elvis Presley during the 1960's-1977. He was part of Elvis backing band TCB Band ("Taking Care of Business")

[@DansVintageBaseballPC]

The drummer isn't Tutt. Its John De Fonseca. Thorough story on him here: hooterollin.blogspot.com/2011/11/johnny-de-foncesca-jr-drums.html

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

And Donna was backup for Elvis

[@icyhotmike]

This is one of the best videos I've stumbled upon

[@formlarry]

Thanks carljw316smp for updating my memory banks, I was there for the solo show in 82. Very very cool to see Jerry by himself and in rare form

[@dollybud01]

Voodoo, you are, once again, THE BALLS. Thanx for everything

[@rajibob2474]

I didnt catch any dead shows. But one of best friends caught the last show at Soldier Field, so I live a bit vicariously thru him now n again. And yeah, they zapped him good. Thanks Jerry..see ya soon

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

To have KZbin l can tell u take it from me l start seeing them in HS. 1977 you get so much more out of the videos. Shows that l thought sucked l have a new appreciation for.

[@joemarucci4674]

No disrespect to any of the other members of the greatest live band ever . But by far Jerry Garcia band is my favorite non DEAD band to have seen and continue to listen to. I read a article or saw a interview and Jerry was asked if he thought of himself of being a great guitarist and being the very humble Jerry he said nah but maybe if I was to play for 50 yrs, maybe I would. Lol I always hoped he lived long enough to have played 50 yrs. But we fans know that he was a incredible player. RIP JERRY!! Heaven is enjoying your spirit now!!

[@bpalmer1770]

awesome

[@sarahsalmon123]

Great Show!!

[@garydefoe4137]

If you're in some kind of trouble don't worry it's okay I'm not physically my spirit is right be side you for you every thing going to be okay love you ❤❤

[@jw51691]

whoa, that sugaree solo

[@user-tr5ss8no2r]

Im laying flat on n y back ya feelu n g happy thanks jerrry. Next text ill weare my glasses

[@trevorheadrick2185]

This is how we roll God Bless Brother, so sure I’ll see you play so very soon again

[@uscustomtees]

what a great show

[@DEADHEAD71344]

Thank you brother for putting this on KZbin

[@thomasfallon6656]

What else can be said but, wow. Thank you for uploading this gem.

[@acedwards3457]

Jerry carried the Dead usually.. 94/95 are the exception... but the man was literally hangin on a thread at that point.. We could all see it.. during 94 Tour, Jerry looked tired and winded and forgot a lot of words to songs He wrote... still love to go re see any of those shows!!

[@gratefuldrifter6588]

Sad to see such beauty fade away to rot and die,respect garcia seeyou in paradise

[@nicolavirgilio2617]

il miglior cantante chittarista di sempre :-)

[@pango-y8j]

Phawk Babylon phawk yeah I jah Jerry Jah love rastafari praises blessings Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I jah Creation respect spread love

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

Major😊

[@scottsavage494]

I was there...

[@TheAaron359]

Just another sunshine day dream!!

[@dickhedd8490]

What a Treat!! Capt Tripps!!

[@dgogin16]

Thank you for the great post. I have to believe Jerry was in a good mood.

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

He was always In a good mood with JGB. CATS UNDER TBE STARS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. Donna wrote 2 songs on that album. Take that haters.

[@christinezeoligratefulchef8672]

Those of u that saw concerts at this venue do u remember how the staff would make u wait till 10 or 15 minutes b4 the show would start! No matter how cold it was.

[@Fictius]

This was My Second Show....🌹