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The Grateful Dead in 1993 advertisement....
The Grateful Dead in 1993 advertisement....
Item # 718930
May 04, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 4, 1993
* Grateful Dead concert at Giants Stadium
* Psychedelic rock blues music band - deadheads
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 68 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming: "GRATEFUL DEAD" concerts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (see images) Garcia would die about 2 years later.
AI notes: On June 5 and 6, 1993, the Grateful Dead delivered two distinctly flavored performances at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, reflecting both the unpredictability and enduring charm of their later years. The June 5 show was notable for its experimental structure and debut of “Easy Answers,” sandwiched within a rare “Music Never Stopped” reprise, but the performance drew mixed reviews—many felt Garcia was off, with sluggish tempos and some vocal struggles, despite highlights like a smoldering “Sugaree” and an extended “Fire on the Mountain.” In contrast, June 6 showcased a more focused and spirited band, opening with a surprise “Here Comes Sunshine” and peaking in the second set with an old-school “Bertha → Good Lovin’” and a sprawling “Playing in the Band” jam that slid seamlessly into “Drums” and “Space.” Jerry appeared notably more energized, and the band locked into a tighter groove throughout, culminating in a poignant “Attics of My Life” and a celebratory “Liberty” encore. Together, the shows offer a compelling snapshot of the Dead in 1993—weathered but still capable of summoning deep magic when the moment was right.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Other interesting items from the counter-culture era. Complete in 152 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
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