Back to the June show topic. One of the best runs in GD history took place during the latter half of June 1974. The Wall of Sound at its absolute apex during a run of eight shows in two weeks across the Midwest, South and New England.
Sunday, June 16, State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa (Road Trips 2.3)
Tuesday, June 18, Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky (Road Trips 2.3)
Thursday, June 20, Omni, Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, June 22, Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida (Dave's Picks 34)
Sunday, June 23, Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida (Dave's Picks 34)
Wednesday, June 26, Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island
Friday, June 28, Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts (Dick's Picks 12)
Monday, June 30, Springfield, Massachusetts (Dick's Picks 12)
Standout performances from the run include:
China -> Rider 6.26 (listen to the legendary intro jam); 6.16 (blistering)
Truckin' 6.26; 6.20; 6.16
Eyes 6.20 (best Eyes you've never heard); 6.18 (best of 74?); 6.16 (real unique transition into River)
Playin' 6.16 (Do not sleep on 6.16!)
WRS 6.18; 6.28 (if 6.18 isn't the best ever, this is with a transition into Mind Left Body Jam and US Blues that is top shelf)
To Lay Me Down 6.23 has no peer
Ship of Fools 6.23 brings the heat on the ballads and don't miss the Dark Star -> Spanish Jam
Every China Doll played this run is among the best ever.
6.18 also has all-timer Stella and Other One
6.18 is probably the most well regarded show from the run, but 6.16 and 6.23 aren't far behind. Enjoy . . .