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Last Wednesday saw JGB at the Hamilton in DC. Spent the first few songs super close to Melvin on the keyboard side, watching him spin the gospel, great stuff. Moved back for space of various size and location the rest of the evening. JK in fine form, such a natural pairing with Melvin. Cats, Goin' Down the Road first set standouts. Scarlet>Reuben a bouncy fun jump to the second. Perfect midweek escape. 25/03/26 JGB, Hamilton, Washington DC Second That Emotion, Wonderful World (Cooke), Evangeline, Mississippi Moon, Quinn the Eskimo, Cats Down Under the Stars>Drums>Goin' Down the Road, Let Me Roll It. Scarlet Begonias>Reuben and Cherise, Money Honey, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, No Women No Cry, Waiting for a Miracle, Midnight Moonlight, Sisters and Brothers, I Was Made To Love Her (Jam). Praise DSO.

Rob, as a member of the American music and love community I want to say most of us DO understand your disposition! Hell we’re embarrassed by what this dickface is doing to all of our allies. The vast majority of Americans have and still love Canadians, even a large percentage of the people that elected the Orange Haired Jesus. Shit, many of us are thinking of moving there to escape the shame. I do, however want to encourage you to allow your love of the music and community to rise above the rhetoric of our socially and intellectually small leader. He wants division, and we say “fuck you”, we want to be together, and we will be together. If we alienate each other, that douchebag wins. Love will always be more powerful than hate. Love brings people together and hate drives them apart. Dictators rise and fall, but love has always remained. If our staying together goes against what our elitist narcissistic leaders are pushing, then good for us!! Now that, our Canadian brother, was harsh and political, haha. Love to you friend!!

Fantastic time. My GD fire has been rekindled

12/16/78 Nashville Municipal Auditorium - Nashville, TN Set 1: Sugaree Beat It On Down The Line Candyman Me And My Uncle Big River Stagger Lee Looks Like Rain Tennessee Jed Lazy Lightnin' Supplication Set 2: Scarlet Begonias Fire On The Mountain Samson And Delilah From The Heart Of Me He's Gone Drums The Other One Wharf Rat Around And Around Encore: One More Saturday Night Woodstock

40 hours in Wilkes Barre was a whirlwind of excitement. Been so long…8 months of no DSO…that Dino sprouted a beard. Venue was an unobstructed view theatre with ga seats and balcony. Sound was great. Even with lax security there was plenty of dance space on first night with a more rowdy crowded in the aisles 2nd nite. From my 3 rd row aisle seat on left had no problem moving and grooving the whole time both shows. First night right in my wheelhouse with a 78 recreation. The set up had most of the band on left side of wide stage with Skip and Barraco on the right side back 40. I don’t think they even had mikes. From first notes of Jack Straw till end of show I was in bliss. Comes a Time was the highlight for me. Drums was indeed a jovial team effort with most of band and others. 2nd nite had same set up with different instruments and mikes for all for elective. HSF, The Stranger and Gomorrah were highlights. Also during Iko Dino sported sunglasses scrolling SANDY (a well known DSO admirer) across the lenses. Seeing her and Vinny acknowledge the gesture was heartwarming. Of course Dew was second set highlight and how can I not enjoy yet another Saturday Night…uh huh. I returned home thinking I know it’s only DSO but I like it….yes I do.

1978-05-16 Uptown Theater

Straight out of the gate the pendulum was swinging perfectly, with Skip dropping absolute bombs to lead the way. Very nicely picked setlist and absolutely amazingly played. You could refer to it as a masterclass in Grateful Dead if you ask me. I won’t go through the whole set but just want to touch on a few things quick. The Box of Rain, the unexpected and rarely heard Two Souls in Communion dedicated to Pigpen, and Bird Song hit me a little harder and I hadda catch a few tears during them, as I spent the night with a friend of mine, who recently lost his father, and I too lost mine when I was 16, the only person we were missing was my best friend and cousin who also became part of the club a few years ago and we woulda had the trifecta. I woulda liked to have been with both of them for this, as my cousin has been a fixture by my side at every DSO show for 20 years, but we will get em next time! That’s the thing about Dead, it’s cathartic and takes you to places where you can be vulnerable and go back in the annals of your mind and break you down to your core, but also put everything into perspective and put your mind at ease. So I hope in some way it did the same for my friend. Second set I was looking for Feel like a stranger, The Other One, as I know I heard a couple notes of it both nights, and Morning Dew. 2 outta 3 ain’t bad! And that Dew was super hot soaring into the neighboring galaxy!!! Safe to say all in attendance had an amazing weekend including the band, as there were nothing but smiles abound! Praise DSO, the keepers of the flame! Until next time!

That’s pretty much it ;-))

to the east coast. just sayin.

That was uncanny. There are times in the movie when if you didn’t know it was a portrayal you’d swear it was Jim. Gary Busey as Buddy Holly is a close second. And who will be our huckleberry now? 🙁🙁

Hey all, This is Mik, of The Garcia Project. I've been lurking around the forums and thought I would drop in and say hello. Way back in 2002 (I think?) I was at The Gathering of the vibes and it was the first time I saw Melvin play with John K - as DSO was headlining....They did a Jerry Band set that brought me right back to the old days of Jerry Band tour. I was backstage and met Melvin that night but I also walked John from the stage to his trailer with his guitars. We chatted for a while and I told him that I thought he and Melvin sounded great and would love to hear more of it. He said he loved it too but was very busy with DSO...Then I quipped that I might have to start a "Jerry Band" to keep it going....He said Go for it! He was so kind and nice to talk to. And now he's back playing with Melvin! Love it! Since then, I met up with Kat Walkerson, who subbed in for Cheryl and sang with Shirley for a few shows with Melvin and JGB (Stu Allen was lead at that time). I had just started The Garcia Project (2010) and Kat joined the band for our second show and onward! We both loved how DSO did the GD sets lists and we started doing actual Jerry Band set lists with the same style, arrangement and feel of the original. We built the original gear and were gifted guitars from Andy Logan (Grateful Guitars Foundation) and since then we have played many shows with Melvin Seals, Jacklyn LaBranch, Maria Muldaur and Buzz Buchannon, covering sets from 1976 through 1995! Now in 2025, we have assembled the absolute best band and crew and are out touring again through the USA. We all absolutely love and miss Jerry and the experience that was a Jerry Garcia Band show. We strive to recreate that feeling at every show. We even have a couple of shows on our March tour with the one and only Jackie LaBranch! We love singing with her and her voice brings us right back..... I saw my first GD show back in 1987 at Silver Stadium in Rochester, NY - Right after the show my friend asked me what I thought...I said it was amazing, but what if Jerry sang every song??!! He said to me, Go see Jerry Band.....I sad WHAAAAAT??? There is a Jerry Band? And the following year I saw my first Jerry Band shows at Great Woods. Hooked ever since. Ive always missed that rich beautiful tone of his guitar playing and his soulful voice and presence, Anyway, we've done a lot over that last 15 years (including recording an album of Jerry Garcia spiritual songs called SPIRIT with Maria Muldaur, Jackie LaBranch, Peter Rowan, Jason Crosby and more....) --- and its our mission in life to continue on the musical legacy, keeping true to the original arrangements, feel and style that Jerry laid down from 1976-1995. I hope y'all will give us a shot if we play your neck of the woods and Im happy to answer any questions or tell any fun stories. We absolutely LOVE DSO and sometimes get to see them when our tours cross or we are on the same bill....Cotter has even run sound for a few times. Love the band, the community and the music! We would love to join y'all at the Jubilee or Jamaica some day.....Peace, love and music.... Mik

Hey guys, I have seen The Garcia Project, I have even been in touch with them to try and get better venues for the area I am in. These guys are the DSO of JGB. They sound absolutely phenomenal. Many of yall know I do not know the music in terms so many of you do. My only measure of music is how it makes my body dance and the energy that runs through it. These guys are the real deal and no joke. They may not look it, but did GD every look it? Ron Jeremy Playing Drums, Daisy Duke playing rythm, so classical musicist, throwing love bombs that are still bouncing off the ocean floor. MiK would be worth someone getting to know. I am posting this cause I saw the thread.....and know what I am talking about with these guys. I would go on tour with them. Actually my next post....I may go on tour....I may run away. Sorry Mik its been a rough months. I usually can give better words. Im fading.........one more post These guys are the real deal......support them and you will be happy you did!

Regarding Hyryder vs DSO on 5/17… Living here, in Newburgh, IN I am almost exactly half way between Covington and St Lou. Suffice to say I won’t be going upriver on the Ohio. Hyryder is my #2 though and based on last 3 years will see more of their shows than DSO in 2025.

Dark Star used to play longer fillers. I remember one Electic factory show went until ten after two in the morning. Might have been their first show there. Not sure.

I was also there, neat show. Hyryder in Indy April 4 and 5, should be rocking.

I have zero hard evidence, but I “feel” like several of my early GD shows in 77 and 78 were slightly longer than the almost every night solid 3.5 to 4 hrs (depending when they hit the stage) you get with DSO. Of course there’s the GD shakedown which must be considered part of the show. The one part of the GD experience which for better or worse is not recreated at almost all DSO soirées.

My one Radio City show, they played from 7:00 to 12:30 in the morning, obviously including set breaks.

Or the other end of the spectrum, ccatching a Saturday night show and you already know what the encore is.

Dear DSO & Family Last year was my 7th Jubilee however very sadly I will be missing the Jubilee this year. In all good conscious I can not travel to a country that has a leader who continually threatens to take over my country. I will so so miss seeing my American Brothers and Sisters and sharing the music and love of our community. This breaks my heart. I am not sure Americans understand how devastating it is for Canadians to wake up one day and find out that a country you once thought stood for freedom and was your greatest friend is actually your greatest threat. I hope this all passes but in the mean time please consider visiting Canada again. I think it was over 10 years since you were last in Toronto. Sorry if this came as as harsh or too political for the forum but I thought you should know. Stay Kind Rob

Ship of Fools then Terrapin looks interesting. Two Jerry tunes back to back.

RIP George and sympathy for his sons George I, George II, George III, George IV, George V and George the 6th and his daughter Georgetta. How would you even yell st your kids. It would be confusing.

Careful not to burn your foot.

Just preordered and I feel a little dirty doing so to be honest, between already having all the music contained therein and the almost $700 after tax and shipping. That said, many shows will certainly be sonic upgrades to what already circulates. And hell, collectors gonna collect. 😁

im coming up as soon as you are the 51st state and you stop killing us with fentanyl. Pretty sure that the number 1 industry in Saskatchewan is fentanyl and Trudeau gives the orders to poison Americans. What’s worse is they put powdered covid vaccine in it which is guaranteed to kill you. Measles vaccines and covid vaccines should be banned. Luckily Trump banned smallpox vaccines so my boy won’t be poisoned by sone fake disease no one’s ever seen. Is it like chicken pox but smaller? What’s this polio disease. I order polio at mexican restaurants all the time. I don’t get sick from it. It’s time for common sense to reign. To secure our future we need to take over France. Canada is a large glacier. It’s how we have bags of ice. It’s the main export after fentanyl and ice fishing.

Unbroken Chain Night 4 of 4 A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh Grahame Lesh and Friends Capitol Theater Port Chester, New York Monday March 17, 2025 Set 1 Dark Star all > Viola Lee Blues all > Doin' That Rag rb Passenger all Bird Song wh > The Wheel all > Viola Lee Blues all > Rock-'n'-Roll Blues gl Liberty rb Set 2 Mason's Children all St Stephen all > Good Times Bad Times wh > St. Stephen > all The Eleven all > Dark Star all > New Speedway Boogie rb > Lady With a Fan wh > Terrapin Station all > No More Do I all > Viola Lee Blues all > Unbroken Chain gl Donor Rap gl Band Intros E: Patchwork Quilt wh Box of Rain gl Grahame Lesh Warren Haynes Jimmy Herring Rob Barraco John Molo Brian Rashap bass Big Brown (1st set) Grahame Lesh bass Big Brown (2nd set)

93/03/17 Capital Centre Landover, MD Shakedown Street, Wang Dang Doodle, Lazy River Road, Desolation Row, Ramble On Rose, Eternity, Liberty. Picasso Moon, Crazy Fingers>Playin' in the Band> Jam>Dark Star (V1)>Drums>Space>Two Soliders Jam>Other One>Days Between>Good Lovin'. E: Lucy in the Sky final/last Two Soliders Jam 90/09/12 [172] first Lucy in the Sky Member of the Enjoying the Ride boxset. List littered with newer songs of varying ages. #5 Lazy River, #4 Liberty, #4 Eternity Days Between #3. And the debut of LSD. The usual suspects gathered at Portal 5 to dance the night away. Praise DSO.

Killer elective tonight. Started out heavy 80s but then 2nd set steered into 76-77 territory with uncle John’s> playin> st Stephen>NFA… i think it was imagine> like a road > nfa> st Stephen > uncle John’s> playin don’t do it : piece of my heart since I’m doing it all backwards, 1st included Cold Rain, Brother Esau, jack a roe, we can run, push come to shove, women are smarter, deal and prob more great show! Awesome venue- staff so laid back. Play there again!!

Had a blast seeing and shooting the band at the Shippensburg Debut. Here are some shots! enjoy!

They first played it in February in California… In honor of Garth Hudson Great tune to add into the mix 🤠

4/29/80 Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA Jack Straw, Friend Of The Devil, Mama Tried-> Mexicali Blues, Peggy-O, Passenger, Brown Eyed Women, Far From Me, The Music Never Stopped Don't Ease Me In, Minglewood Blues, Ramble On Rose, Lost Sailor-> Saint Of Circumstance-> Terrapin Station-> Drums-> I Need A Miracle-> Bertha-> Good Lovin' E: U.S. Blues F: Love the One Your With

are you saying you lost weeks of your life on it?

Hey, DF. Yeah - once your subscription is activated (make sure you select the 'Full Access' plan). You then click on 'Livestreams' and it will show you the schedule of shows available. Usually 10-15 min before showtime you can go live with the stream. Here's the link for the one 2Nite: https://play.nugs.net/watch/livestreams/exclusive/41714 Good Luck! By the way: I don't recommend googling nuts.net - it's a road to nowhere

I agree that the show was a bit subdued. Competent but not inspired. They were clearly having sound issues during the first set and the sound was a bit muted and mushy for the whole show (a little better for set 2). I was sitting dead center about 10 rows back so the sound should have been great. A good set list on paper but the band seemed a little lower energy than usual. I think PPAC just isn't a great venue for this sort of show. The seating and the "keep the aisle clear" vibe just suck some of the energy out of the crowd and I'm sure that makes it harder for the band to lean in. Felt more like "theater" than "concert". Still, not a bad way to spend a Wednesday night and if they came back to PPAC I'd go again. Would much rather they played the Strand though. p.s. The encore with Lisa was great and Skip was rippin' it on the vocals.

Original Recipe - setlist incomplete Help on the Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower, Black-Throated Wind, Keep On Growing, Gomorrah, Cumberland Blues, My Brother Esau, Hell in a Bucket, Iko Iko, Box of Rain > Day Job Feel Like a Stranger, The Stranger (Two Souls in Communion), Eyes of the World > Bird Song > Drums > Space > Corrina > Morning Dew > Viola Lee Blues E: Oh! Darling > One More Saturday PM

I never think about the story the original author was trying to tell whenever I have heard it. Whether it was delivered live from either the fat man himself, John K, or Jeff.

They are young musicians. I can think of many terms to describe Dew but “dirge” is not one of them. God help you if you asked about Desolation Row.

Thanks, I’ll relax now.

When I try to click on a heart and like any posts, a screen pops up that says “sorry, there was a problem reacting to this content.” I would like to participate but I do not have to.

Passenger mashed. Business picked up in The second. Comes a Time elegantly delivered. All powerful elective tonight probable. Praise DSO.

I caught the original also. Dark Star seems to be hitting a few Spectrum recreations lately. That’s the real white whale, to catch Dark Star doing a show you were at. When I try to “like” someone’s post, a screen pops up that says we’re unable to handle that right now. So, you guys are great. ….. I tried to tell everybody but I could not get across.

First post in something like 7 years. Forgive me in advance if I am out-of-bounds. Didn’t Ken Kesey and group eventually “graduate”? It’s been 40 years since I read Tom Wolf's book. Allow me to stick my neck out so you can chop it off. I experience that we will never remain in Terrapin as a constant state of being through L. Rather L provides a glimpse of what the Station is like – never permanent, just a glimpse that is dependent on the substance. After graduation I have nurtured those experiences with some other method that does not require anything external, but rather, comes from completely within ourselves. Forgive me, but I will now project me onto you. Like a Terrapin that retreats into its shell, as humans, I have discovered that I can turn the always-outward-facing senses and perceptions the other way, inward bound. For the last day since your post, I have imagined you discovering yoga, although I have never met you…..although maybe I danced in your circle at Hampton Beach. Like Starbucks, there is a studio on every corner. From what I know of you and Whitney, only through your writings, you guys have the modus operandi. Have you ever been to India where no substances are needed for the experience of Terrapin? Even that is not necessary (IMHO) but a fun trip. From your post, I know you have the ways and means. Your openness and writing skills are inspiring. Strangers stopping strangers. Frank

Same here, for a while now.