Grateful Dead Blackbird live versions: 2 shows
Explore 2 Grateful Dead performances of Blackbird from 1988, with first and last dates, venues, setlists, and listening links.
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Best first listen: July 17, 1988 · William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley · Berkeley, CA, US
The closing Greek show sounds roomy and relaxed, with more shape than brute force. The late appearance of Believe It Or Not and the tender encore push it beyond standard summer-set expectations.
Another strong choice: June 23, 1988 · Alpine Valley Music Theatre · East Troy, WI, US
First catalog performance: June 23, 1988 · Alpine Valley Music Theatre · East Troy, WI, US
Last catalog performance: July 17, 1988 · William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley · Berkeley, CA, US
Top shows featuring Blackbird
July 17, 1988 · William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley · Berkeley, CA, US
June 23, 1988 · Alpine Valley Music Theatre · East Troy, WI, US
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