Grateful Dead Iko Iko live versions: 181 shows
Explore 181 Grateful Dead performances of Iko Iko from 1977-1995, with first and last dates, venues, setlists, and listening links.
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Start with these Iko Iko versions
Best first listen: December 15, 1986 · Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena · Oakland, CA, US
Late 1986 already shows the band recovering some lift, and this Oakland set plays like a blueprint for the stronger years immediately ahead. The back-half Playing/Terrapin sequence is the main reason to revisit it.
Another strong choice: April 16, 1978 · Huntington Civic Center · Huntington, WV, US
Spring 1978 trades some of 1977's polish for extra bite, and this show fits that profile well. The best moments come from the contrast between sturdy song forms and sudden lift-off.
Another strong choice: November 4, 1977 · Cotterell Gym, Colgate University · Hamilton, NY, US
The gym setting gives the show a close-up feel, while the late-1977 pacing keeps everything grounded and assured. A full official release makes it easy to revisit in detail.
First catalog performance: May 15, 1977 · St. Louis Arena · St. Louis, MO, US
Last catalog performance: July 5, 1995 · Riverport Amphitheatre · Maryland Heights, MO, US
Top shows featuring Iko Iko
December 15, 1986 · Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena · Oakland, CA, US
April 16, 1978 · Huntington Civic Center · Huntington, WV, US
November 4, 1977 · Cotterell Gym, Colgate University · Hamilton, NY, US
August 10, 1982 · Fieldhouse, University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA, US
June 24, 1985 · Riverbend Music Center · Cincinnati, OH, US
July 2, 1988 · Oxford Plains Speedway · Oxford, ME, US
December 31, 1981 · Oakland Auditorium · Oakland, CA, US
May 15, 1977 · St. Louis Arena · St. Louis, MO, US
October 27, 1991 · Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena · Oakland, CA, US
October 26, 1980 · Radio City Music Hall · New York, NY, US
March 23, 1987 · Hampton Coliseum · Hampton, VA, US
August 30, 1978 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · Morrison, CO, US
July 10, 1989 · Giants Stadium · East Rutherford, NJ, US
June 20, 1991 · Pine Knob Music Theatre · Clarkston, MI, US
April 2, 1989 · Pittsburgh Civic Arena · Pittsburgh, PA, US
September 16, 1978 · Gizah Sound and Light Theater · Cairo, Egypt
July 26, 1987 · Anaheim Stadium · Anaheim, CA, US
December 12, 1990 · McNichols Sports Arena · Denver, CO, US
August 18, 1989 · William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley · Berkeley, CA, US
March 20, 1986 · Hampton Coliseum · Hampton, VA, US
October 2, 1980 · Warfield Theatre · San Francisco, CA, US
July 7, 1989 · John F. Kennedy Stadium · Philadelphia, PA, US
June 21, 1984 · Kingswood Music Theatre · Maple, Canada
March 11, 1993 · Rosemont Horizon · Rosemont, IL, US
October 12, 1977 · Manor Downs · Austin, TX, US
December 31, 1983 · San Francisco Civic Auditorium · San Francisco, CA, US
June 17, 1990 · Shoreline Amphitheatre · Mountain View, CA, US
December 31, 1989 · Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena · Oakland, CA, US
June 28, 1983 · Poplar Creek Music Theatre · Hoffman Estates, IL, US
February 18, 1985 · Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center · Oakland, CA, US
February 11, 1986 · Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center · Oakland, CA, US
September 7, 1987 · Providence Civic Center · Providence, RI, US
November 8, 1985 · Rochester Community War Memorial · Rochester, NY, US
August 1, 1982 · Zoo Amphitheatre · Oklahoma City, OK, US
April 16, 1983 · Meadowlands Arena · East Rutherford, NJ, US
November 2, 1984 · Berkeley Community Theater · Berkeley, CA, US
September 16, 1990 · Madison Square Garden · New York, NY, US
March 31, 1985 · Cumberland County Civic Center · Portland, ME, US
February 8, 1986 · Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center · Oakland, CA, US
July 5, 1995 · Riverport Amphitheatre · Maryland Heights, MO, US
July 5, 1978 · Omaha Civic Auditorium · Omaha, NE, US
November 2, 1985 · Richmond Coliseum · Richmond, VA, US
March 27, 1988 · Hampton Coliseum · Hampton, VA, US
March 18, 1990 · Hartford Civic Center · Hartford, CT, US
March 7, 1981 · Cole Field House, University of Maryland · College Park, MD, US
November 20, 1985 · Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center · Oakland, CA, US
August 16, 1980 · Southern Illinois University, Mississippi River Festival · Edwardsville, IL, US
April 14, 1988 · Rosemont Horizon · Rosemont, IL, US
July 19, 1987 · Autzen Stadium, University of Oregon · Eugene, OR, US
October 7, 1980 · Warfield Theatre · San Francisco, CA, US
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