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Reviews for Grateful Dead: 7/17/1976 Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA
 

   gratefulzead  (7/17/2026 5:59:25 PM)

fire first set so far, had to leave a note! that Sugaree holyyyyyy????

   Christopher W  (7/17/2026 3:20:27 PM)

This show is simply astonishing. If you listen to every single show in June and the first half of July 1976 (as I did), you are still completely unprepared for what happens here. I am speaking of course of the second set. The first set is not extraordinary, though very well played. The standout is an exemplary Peggy-o; also of note is the fact that this is the first time Jerry ‘shreds’ in the climax of sugaree. No one can say anything bad about the first set, apart from the fact that as usual, Jerry’s guitar is twice as loud as all the other instruments. In the second set, several extraordinary things happen. Comes a time is by far the best version ever, featuring a unique jam that is almost staggering in its sheer beauty. After the other one, we get what we *could* consider the first ever full-fledged Space. It’s certainly not an Other One jam. The end of this section becomes extremely melodic and jazzy (leading into Eyes), the second completely original spontaneous composition in the show. Then after Eyes, we get the third completely original spontaneous composition. Somehow, Keith becomes totally inspired, a man possessed. What the hell even is this? It literally doesn’t sound like anything the band has played at any time in the previous 10 years. And it’s fucking awesome. And then back into the other one, making this one of the best ‘sandwiches’ they ever played. What an unbelievably unprecedented, inspired night.

   Ron Pitt  (7/17/2026 3:14:24 PM)

I just love how chilled out this show is. Like floating through the ether

    Cj  (7/2/2026 6:38:39 AM)

First show ??

   Reece Brown  (6/30/2026 9:02:12 PM)

I remember unwrapping this one on CD in the summer of 2016 and driving from Portsmouth, OH to Webwood Ontario. This was one of those shows that showcased the smoothness, bluesy-vibes, and still had some rocking big notes too! Mississippi Half Step really embodies the 1973 tones, but is finally backed by 2 drummers enabling it to play slower with more deep notes. ^Crazyfingers is right on with that sentiment starting with that soft-airy Comes A Time through the end!

   Crazyfingers   (6/13/2026 7:14:35 PM)

This comes a time on through to the end is why I love listening to the Dead. Beautiful

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