A summer solstice show to celebrate the arrival of summer, this comes to us from the band's only trip to Alaska back on June 21, 1980. This first set opens with a strong 'Sugaree', and Jerry continues to light it up on the Minglewood that follows. In fact most of these first set songs are quite strong and fast paced, I'd particularly call your attention to the 'Lazy Lightni'>Supplication', Brent's work on 'Far From Me' and the closing 'Feel Like a Stranger' all of which really work well.

1980 was a very good year, in my opinion, and while this may not be one of the very best shows of the year, it is a pleasure to listen to and I hope you enjoy it.. We'll have the second set next week.

Grateful Dead West High Auditorium Anchorage, AK 6/21/80 - Saturday One Sugaree> New Minglewood Blues Candyman Me and My Uncle Big River Loser Lazy Lightnin'> Supplication Far From Me Ramble on Rose Feel Like a Stranger

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062521.mp3

I hope your Summer is the best ever!

thanks for your support