50 Days of the Grateful Dead: Mission in the Rain

Day 28 – Mission in the Rain

This installment finds the Jerry Garcia Band ripping through a powerful Mission in the Rain from one of our favorite shows. February 28, 1980 at Kean College in New Jersey.

To commemorate and celebrate the 50 year musical legacy of the Grateful Dead, an iconic American band and California favorite, we bring you "50 Days of The Dead".

We are curating a list of fan favorites around the country from among the thousands of shows featuring the Grateful Dead, The Jerry Garcia Band along with a few surprises from artists who faithfully continue to carry on the spirit of the Dead.

Every Deadhead has their own favorite list of performances from thousands of shows. We'll be touching upon just 50 picks culled over 50 years from fans who enjoy sharing the music.

Click to follow the entire series: 50 Days of the Dead


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