Download this Bruce Hornsby concert featuring Bob Weir and Phil Lesh in 1996.
As always, Bobby Read contributes a killer solo on Sugaree.
Debbie Henry features throughout.
Bob Weir joins partway through Sugaree, and Phil Lesh from Truckin’.
We’re marking Bruce’s participation in the upcoming “Fare Thee Well” shows with some Grateful Dead-related downloads.
This one is a show from the iconic Fillmore in San Francisco in 1996, where Bruce and the band were joined on stage by Bob Weir and Phil Lesh for the final 45 minutes.
Fare Thee Well is to be broadcast as a live stream – see Jambase.com for further details.
We’ll be chronicling Bruce’s involvement with the Grateful Dead right up until the first shows in Santa Clara on June 27/28, and in Chicago on July 3-5.
And for some immediate gratification, check out our ever-popular Bruce Does the Dead series from last summer.
Here’s your show from 1996, though:
01. Spider Fingers
» 10.0 MiB - 1,465 downloads
02. White-Wheeled Limousine
» 7.9 MiB - 1,364 downloads
03. Tango King
» 7.7 MiB - 1,386 downloads
04. Talk of the Town
» 7.3 MiB - 1,355 downloads
05. Hot House Ball
» 4.4 MiB - 1,360 downloads
06. Every Little Kiss
» 6.6 MiB - 1,358 downloads
07. Rainbow's Cadillac
» 6.6 MiB - 1,381 downloads
08. Cruise Control
» 4.1 MiB - 1,389 downloads
09. China Doll > Pastures of Plenty
» 14.0 MiB - 1,496 downloads
10. Down the Road Tonight
» 4.7 MiB - 1,426 downloads
11. Valley Road
» 9.7 MiB - 1,896 downloads
12. Sugaree
» 7.8 MiB - 1,500 downloads
Bob Weir joins partway through
13. On the Western Skyline >
» 5.2 MiB - 1,483 downloads
w/Bob Weir
14. When I Paint My Masterpiece
» 3.6 MiB - 1,470 downloads
w/Bob Weir
15. Jack Straw
» 5.5 MiB - 1,475 downloads
w/Bob Weir
16. Truckin'
» 7.6 MiB - 1,651 downloads
w/Bob Weir and Phil Lesh
17. Turn on Your Lovelight
» 7.1 MiB - 1,436 downloads
w/Bob Weir and Phil Lesh
18. Not Fade Away
» 6.7 MiB - 1,427 downloads
w/Bob Weir and Phil Lesh
19. Crowd
» 1.2 MiB - 1,371 downloads
20. The Weight
» 5.9 MiB - 2,146 downloads
w/Bob Weir and Phil Lesh
Furthur links to download Hornsby Lesh and Weir shows:
Bruce and the Dead: Sacramento, CA .. July 29 1996
Bruce and the Dead: Hartford, CT .. July 7 1996
The Fillmore
The Fillmore is a legendary music venue located in San Francisco, deeply intertwined with the rise of the 1960s counterculture and the rock music explosion. Opened in 1912, it was originally used for various performances but became iconic in the 1960s when promoter Bill Graham began booking concerts there. Under Graham’s leadership, The Fillmore became the epicentre of the psychedelic music scene, hosting legendary performances from acts like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix.
The Fillmore is known not only for its intimate and acoustically rich setting but also for its unique cultural elements, such as the famous psychedelic posters designed for each show. The venue became synonymous with experimentation, freedom of expression, and the spirit of the times. Graham’s tradition of handing out free apples to concertgoers at the end of the night added to the sense of community.
In the decades since, The Fillmore has maintained its status as a premier venue, hosting a diverse range of musical acts across genres. Despite its long history, it remains a place where both iconic musicians and up-and-coming artists continue to perform, preserving its place as a cornerstone of American music culture.