Grateful Dead's 1983 Concert History

The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band is known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, gospel, and psychedelic rock; for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams; and for its devoted fan base, known as "Deadheads." "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists." These various influences...

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Dec 31, 1983
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San Francisco Civic Center San Francisco, California, United States
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Dec 30, 1983
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San Francisco Civic Center San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 28, 1983
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San Francisco Civic Center San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 27, 1983
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San Francisco Civic Center San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 18, 1983
Grateful Dead Cumberland Cntry Civic Portland, Maine, United States
Oct 31, 1983
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The Mountain Winery Saratoga, California, United States
Oct 30, 1983
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The Mountain Winery Saratoga, California, United States
Oct 22, 1983
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Carrier Dome, Syracuse University Syracuse, New York, United States
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Oct 21, 1983
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The Worcester Centrum Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Oct 20, 1983
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DCU Center Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Oct 18, 1983
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Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, Maine, United States
Oct 17, 1983
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Olympic RInk Lake Placid, New York, United States
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Oct 15, 1983
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XL Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Oct 14, 1983
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XL Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Oct 12, 1983
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Oct 11, 1983
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Oct 10, 1983
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Oct 09, 1983
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Greensboro Coliseum Complex Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 08, 1983
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Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Virginia, United States
Sep 24, 1983
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds San Francisco, California, United States

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Grateful Dead on Apr 26, 1983 [106-small]

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Apr 26, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Grateful Dead on Apr 26, 1983 [726-small]

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Apr 26, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Grateful Dead on Apr 25, 1983 [727-small]

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Apr 25, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Grateful Dead on Apr 25, 1983 [635-small]

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Apr 25, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Grateful Dead on Oct 11, 1983 [910-small]

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Oct 11, 1983
 New York, New York, United States
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Grateful Dead on Oct 12, 1983 [912-small]

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Oct 12, 1983
 New York, New York, United States
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Grateful Dead on Sep 18, 1983 [118-small]

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Sep 18, 1983
 Grass Valley, California, United States
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Grateful Dead on Dec 31, 1983 [664-small]

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Dec 31, 1983
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Grateful Dead on Aug 21, 1983 [390-small]

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Aug 21, 1983
 Stanford, California, United States
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Grateful Dead on Apr 10, 1983 [108-small]

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Apr 10, 1983
 Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
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Grateful Dead on Apr 9, 1983 [110-small]

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Apr 9, 1983
 Hampton, Virginia, United States
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Grateful Dead on Jun 28, 1983 [228-small]

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Jun 28, 1983
 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
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West Feb 01, 2023

Somebody needs to fix this shit. The grateful dead done in 1995. Why is Dead and Co listed as the Grateful Dead?


Excavator007 Aug 10, 2019

how do i change the fucking date . . . of red rocks show to 1985 ?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What genre is the Grateful Dead?

The Grateful Dead is known for its unique and eclectic style that defies easy categorization. Often considered a pioneer of the jam band genre, the Grateful Dead incorporated psychedelia, rock, bluegrass, blues, gospel, reggae, R&B, and many other genres into their repertoire. As is typical of jam bands, their live performances would often lead into long, improvised instrumentals and unrehearsed jam sessions.

When did the Grateful Dead start and when did the band end?

The Grateful Dead started in the spring of 1965 as the “Warlocks.” In 1966, they changed their name to the “Grateful Dead.” On March 17, 1967, the band released their self-titled, debut album.

After over 30 years performing together, the Grateful Dead disbaneded in the summer of 1995, following the death of Jerry Garcia, the band’s front runner, songwriter, lead guitarist, and vocalist. However, many of the members of the band continued performing under different names, such as Dead and Co and Phil Lesh and Friends.

What does the name “Grateful Dead” mean?

The name "Grateful Dead" was chosen by founder Jerry Garcia when he was looking through a dictionary. The name is derived from an old English folk tale titled "The Grateful Dead," which tells the story of a traveler who gives his last penny to pay for the burial of a corpse and is then mysteriously assisted by the ghost of the dead person.

How many songs do the Grateful Dead have?

The Grateful Dead amassed a substantial discography over their 30-year career. It is estimated that the band recorded more than 450 original songs while covering hundreds more.

What do the Grateful Dead bears and skull symbolize?

The Grateful Dead bears and skull symbolize the band's connection to the counterculture of the 1960s. The bears and skull were designed by Bob Thomas and have become some of the band’s most recognizable symbols.

Who is Jerry Garcia and when did he die?

Jerry Garcia was the lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter for the Grateful Dead. He was also a highly respected musician outside the Grateful Dead, playing with various other artists and bands. On August 9, 1995, Jerry Garcia died of a heart attack. He was only 53 years old.

Where is Jerry Garcia buried?

Jerry Garcia's body was cremated after he passed away. His ashes were dispersed throughout the San Francisco Bay.

How did Jerry Garcia lose his finger?

Two-thirds of Jerry Garcia's right middle finger were accidently removed by his brother in a wood-splitting accident that occurred during a family vacation in 1946. He admitted that he used it to his advantage by showing it off to others.

What did Rush Limbaugh say about Jerry Garcia after he died?

After Jerry Garcia's death, Rush Limbaugh commented, "Just another dead doper. And a dirtbag." Fans of Garcia and the Grateful Dead protested against Limbaugh and forced him to eventually issue an apology for his disrespectful words. It’s unclear if he actually meant his apology or was just trying to recover from bad press.

How many concerts has Grateful Dead had?

Grateful Dead has had 2,392 concerts.

What genre is Grateful Dead?

Grateful Dead is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Psychedelic, Roots Rock, Jam Band, Jam, Double Drumming, Cosmic American, and Plunderphonics.

When is the next Grateful Dead concert?

The next Grateful Dead concert is on September 01, 2024 at Libbey Bowl in Ojai, California, United States. The bands performing are: Grateful Dead / Phish.

When was the last Grateful Dead concert?

The last Grateful Dead concert was on December 21, 2023 at laguna speedway in California, United States.

What setlist does Grateful Dead play live?

The songs that Grateful Dead performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 05, 2015 concert at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, United States:

  1. China Cat Sunflower
  2. I Know You Rider
  3. Estimated Prophet
  4. Built to Last
  5. Samson and Delilah
  6. Mountains of the Moon
  7. Throwing Stones
  8. Truckin'
  9. Cassidy
  10. Althea
  11. Terrapin Station
  12. Drums
  13. Space
  14. Unbroken Chain
  15. Days Between
  16. Not Fade Away
  17. Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby, Bob Weir share lead vocals
  18. Touch of Grey
  19. Trey Anastasio, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bruce Hornsby on lead vocals, with Bobby on acoustic guitar
  20. Attics of My Life

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