Grateful Dead Estimated Prophet live versions: 388 shows
Explore 388 Grateful Dead performances of Estimated Prophet from 1974-1995, with first and last dates, venues, setlists, and listening links.
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Start with these Estimated Prophet versions
Best first listen: May 8, 1977 · Barton Hall, Cornell University · Ithaca, NY, US
Cornell is exceptionally accessible without sounding cautious. The pacing, balance, and clean transitions make it an easy gateway show, but the long-form arcs still reward repeat listening.
Another strong choice: March 29, 1990 · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum · Uniondale, NY, US
Complete Nassau Coliseum show from spring 1990 with jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis, who was invited by bassist Phil Lesh and sat in on 'Bird Song' in the first set and the entire second set except 'Drums.'
Another strong choice: June 9, 1977 · Winterland · San Francisco, CA, US
Polished late-spring 1977 phrasing meets a second set that still takes chances. The result is both approachable and structurally unusual.
First catalog performance: February 22, 1974 · Winterland · San Francisco, CA, US
Last catalog performance: June 28, 1995 · The Palace · Auburn Hills, MI, US
Top shows featuring Estimated Prophet
May 8, 1977 · Barton Hall, Cornell University · Ithaca, NY, US
March 29, 1990 · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum · Uniondale, NY, US
June 9, 1977 · Winterland · San Francisco, CA, US
January 11, 1979 · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum · Uniondale, NY, US
May 9, 1977 · Buffalo Memorial Auditorium · Buffalo, NY, US
September 3, 1977 · Raceway Park · Englishtown, NJ, US
May 25, 1977 · Mosque · Richmond, VA, US
May 17, 1977 · University of Alabama, Memorial Coliseum · Tuscaloosa, AL, US
May 7, 1977 · Boston Garden · Boston, MA, US
April 23, 1977 · Springfield Civic Center Arena · Springfield, MA, US
October 29, 1977 · Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL, US
May 28, 1977 · Hartford Civic Center · Hartford, CT, US
May 11, 1977 · St. Paul Civic Center Arena · St. Paul, MN, US
April 16, 1978 · Huntington Civic Center · Huntington, WV, US
November 4, 1977 · Cotterell Gym, Colgate University · Hamilton, NY, US
April 12, 1978 · Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke University · Durham, NC, US
May 26, 1977 · Baltimore Civic Center · Baltimore, MD, US
February 26, 1977 · Swing Auditorium · San Bernardino, CA, US
April 22, 1979 · Spartan Stadium, San Jose State University · San Jose, CA, US
October 14, 1983 · Hartford Civic Center · Hartford, CT, US
November 24, 1978 · Capitol Theatre · Passaic, NJ, US
September 12, 1981 · William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley · Berkeley, CA, US
October 9, 1982 · Frost Amphitheatre, Stanford University · Palo Alto, CA, US
May 15, 1977 · St. Louis Arena · St. Louis, MO, US
March 30, 1980 · Capitol Theatre · Passaic, NJ, US
June 28, 1985 · Hershey Park Stadium · Hershey, PA, US
April 22, 1977 · Spectrum · Philadelphia, PA, US
November 17, 1978 · Uptown Theatre · Chicago, IL, US
February 27, 1981 · Uptown Theatre · Chicago, IL, US
March 19, 1977 · Winterland · San Francisco, CA, US
October 26, 1980 · Radio City Music Hall · New York, NY, US
January 20, 1979 · Shea's Buffalo Theater · Buffalo, NY, US
September 2, 1983 · Boise State University Pavilion · Boise, ID, US
December 27, 1977 · Winterland · San Francisco, CA, US
April 30, 1977 · The Palladium · New York, NY, US
April 21, 1986 · Berkeley Community Theater · Berkeley, CA, US
April 8, 1985 · Spectrum · Philadelphia, PA, US
June 6, 1991 · Deer Creek Music Center · Noblesville, IN, US
October 31, 1983 · Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium · San Rafael, CA, US
August 1, 1994 · The Palace · Auburn Hills, MI, US
March 9, 1981 · Madison Square Garden · New York, NY, US
December 31, 1980 · Oakland Auditorium · Oakland, CA, US
May 19, 1977 · Fox Theatre · Atlanta, GA, US
January 7, 1979 · Madison Square Garden · New York, NY, US
June 4, 1977 · Great Western Forum · Inglewood, CA, US
October 11, 1977 · Lloyd Noble Center, University of Oklahoma · Norman, OK, US
April 13, 1984 · Hampton Coliseum · Hampton, VA, US
October 10, 1980 · Warfield Theatre · San Francisco, CA, US
May 3, 1977 · The Palladium · New York, NY, US
October 21, 1978 · Winterland · San Francisco, CA, US
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