6-18-83 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, N.Y.

This show opens with a killer Bertha->Jack Straw which is followed by an out there Bird Song. Clearly, this show has already distinguished itself and will go on to become one of the best of '83. The Mexicali Blues->Big River rips it up nicely and the Althea is a standout version. The first set ends with a hot new Hell In A Bucket into an awe inspiring Deal.

While the first set is great, the second is even better. The Scarlet Begonias->Fire On The Mountain is long, involved and loaded with jamming. Playing In The Band is really well jammed out and shows that the band could still reach the outer reaches in the '80's. The Drums->Space is quite good before heading into a great The Wheel. The band ventures back into Playing In The Band before segueing into a monumental Morning Dew. Throwing Stones->Not Fade Away-> Touch Of Grey are all quite good and push this set over the two hour mark before ending with a double encore of Don't Ease Me In->One More Saturday Night. This is one for the record books!!!