ATO Records Live At The Warfield: February 28th, March 1st & 2nd, 1991

ive at The Warfield celebrates the Jerry Garcia Band's magical three-night run at their beloved Bay Area home on February 28th, March 1st, & March 2nd, 1991. This 6-CD collection, newly mastered from soundboard recordings, features every note from all six complete sets--along with a few the audience likely never heard. The band always seemed to be having fun on stage, and that energy is felt from the runs opening notes, with a particularly bubbly rendition of "The Way You Do the Things You Do" kicking things off. Highlights from February 28 include a primo "You Never Can Tell," a dynamite duo of "My Sisters and Brothers" and "Deal" to close the first set, and soulful takes on "Waiting for a Miracle," "Stop That Train," and "Midnight Moonlight." The fun continues on March 1 with a playful tune-up on Argent's "Hold Your Head Up," leading into a punchy "Cats Under the Stars" as the stage curtain rises. Cited by some as one of the decades best shows, the middle night is punctuated by powerful double doses of Van Morrison ("He Ain't Give You None" and "And It Stoned Me") and Bob Dylan ("Forever Young" and "Positively 4th Street"). But it's the boundless "Don't Let Go" that takes listeners on a veritable wild ride, stretching over 20 mesmerizing minutes. The run closes on March 2 with another strong show from start to finish, featuring a setlist that balances hard-hitting ballads with roof-raising rave-ups. Dylan remains well represented with a moving version of "I Shall Be Released," a dark and spooky "Señor," and a barn-burning "Tangled Up in Blue." With performances like these, it's easy to see how The Warfield cemented its place in the hearts and minds of Garcia and the greater Deadhead community.