The next Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies will revisit the early ’90s. Curated by Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment, the annual event will take place on Saturday, August 8 and Monday, August 10, beginning during The Days Between—the period honoring Jerry Garcia from his August 1 birthdate to his August 9 passing.
This year’s movie captures the Dead’s June 17, 1991, stop at East Rutherford, NJ’s Giants Stadium. Bruce Hornsby, who was a touring member of the band during this period, performed throughout the night, which kicked off with the surprise opener “Eyes Of The World.” The concert included both signature selections like “Truckin’” and “Uncle John’s Band” and deeper cuts like “Saint Of Circumstance,” “Might As Well,” “New Speedway Boogie” and “China Doll,” as well as a cherished “Dark Star,” which wove in and out of the setlist and made no less than six distinct appearances and teases during the show. The Dead’s cover of The Band’s “The Weight” brought the evening to a close.
According to the release announcement, “Widely considered one of the most exciting, inspired, and greatest shows of the band’s final decade of performing, 6/17/91 was one of only two recorded on 48-track analog tape. Mixed by Jeffrey Norman in glorious surround sound with video from the multi-camera live edit, the film delivers spectacular audio and visuals. As a special treat, the event will include a cinema-exclusive sneak preview of the legendary “Shakedown Street” from the upcoming Merriweather 6/30/85 release, and a special introduction by Grateful Dead Legacy Manager and Archivist, David Lemieux.”
“The annual Meet-Up’has grown into a vital tradition that captures the true community spirit of the Grateful Dead,” said Kymberli Frueh, EVP of Programming and Content Acquisitions for Trafalgar Releasing, said in a statement. “Deadheads around the world look forward to this cinematic gathering year after year, and we are proud to keep that tradition thriving alongside our partners at Rhino. Our ongoing partnership allows us to bring the most iconic moments in the band’s history back to life, and this year’s Meet-Up is no exception.”
“The Summer Tour of 1991 was widely considered one of the best of the 1990s, and the June 17, 1991, show at Giants Stadium was nearly universally acclaimed as the best of the tour. From the ‘Eyes of the World’ opener to the sixpack of ‘Dark Star’ teases woven throughout the night, the one show from 1991 whose reputation grew as time went on was this concert,” Lemieux added. “Because it’s one of only two shows captured on 48-track analog tape, the audio quality is spectacular. Hearing this mix in a theater with fellow fans is going to be transportive, and we’re thrilled to sweeten the pot with an exclusive look at ‘Shakedown Street’ from the upcoming ’85 Merriweather release.”
Commemorative Meet-Up At The Movies merchandise, including T-shirts and posters, will also be available beginning today on the event’s website. Tickets for Meet-Up At The Movies are on sale now at MeetUpAtTheMovies.com.

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