Selected Performances
Deadheads widely consider February 18th 1971's version at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY to be the best. Lasting 22 minutes in length, The Grateful Dead played Dark Star into Wharf Rat, then back into Dark Star. Notable for the so-called "Beautiful Jam" out of Wharf Rat and back into Dark Star, it is considered one of the best Jams in the Dead's 30 year repertoire.
August 27th 1972 Old Renaissance Faire Grounds Veneta, OR.
November 11th 1973 Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA. Spanning 36 Minutes in length, this version is known for it's 'Jazzy' feel and the 'Mind Left Body Jam' coming out of Dark Star.
February 27th 1969 Fillmore West San Francisco, CA.
October 26th 1989 Miami Arena Miami, FL. This version showcases Jerry Garcia and the use of his 'MIDI' guitar.
May 11th 1972 Rotterdam Civic Hall Rotterdam, NE. This is the longest Dark Star clocking in at 48 minutes and 10 Seconds.
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