Mark Isham/Group 87

"These videos are great -- a real historic archive of the last version of Group 87. This show was from September 1984. That was one of the most free form performances in their brief touring era -- June 1984 to October 1984. So thanks for giving the guys that freedom. Most of the composed material morphed into extended improvisations. The Macleod Bros had a big influence on the direction of the sound. It was also one of Peter's favorite gigs that year and he looks very into the music." (eric uddenberg)

“This was quite a challenge to figure out which songs were played. Here is my best guess: Sympathy & Acknowledgement Men Before the Mirror percussion duet A Career In Dada Processing Pleasure In Progress The Bedouin The Apple Bites Back Postcard From the Volcano The Mask Maker I The Mask Maker II Sublime Feline jam There were multiple interludes between songs. The first two songs were from Isham's Vapor Drawings album.” @TRespalto

“I remember this show at the Varsity theater in Palo Alto (also known for where Michael Hedges used to hang out and play a lot). My ex-drummer, Brian, had joined Group 87. (I grew up going to school with the MacLeods.) I went to check it out and support him. LOVED the show. First time I heard Mark Isham. Ron (his brother) added percussion but later became more of a producer. Both went on to have much success in the music biz. Proud of them!” @rhmayer1

With Michele Graybeal and Bill Douglass playing selections from Isham's albums for Windham Hill, "Vapor Drawings," and "Film Music," and from Film score work from "Mrs. Soffel," "The Life and Times of Harvey Milk" and "Never Cry Wolf."

“Wow! Thank you so much for uploading this video. I have the full concert on VHS but haven't been able to convert it as of yet. I was such a kid! 19 years old and still wet behind the ears. What a great experience that was.” @michelegraybeal

“Fantastic post. Thank you. I look forward to watching the entire video at least a couple of times. You are so full of wonderful treasures. Thank you for all of your work.” @MisterNiles