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Is anyone here headed down? I'm here now for the Mule run before JITS, looking forward to Hot Tuna tomorrow. We're trying not to wear out Rob B before California Kind gives him back to DSO, but no promises. The former is a must check out band, btw, nice originals and a great ROR and FOTM on the beach! And Warren sat in with them for an amazing Bird Song>Shakedown>Dew. So Rob will be all warmed up for the next run! Safe travels to anyone going to Jamaica!

Look at all this fun I've been missing out on on the forum! Not only fun, but important stuff too. The most important thing in the world even! Loved this New Years run!!!!!! Someone had mentioned after the show it may have been the most consistent 4 night run they've ever seen. I am in complete agreement with that. Band energy, crowd energy, setlist assembly, playing, exploratory jamming, environmental factors, and my own interconnection to the music and audience was very consistent each night. And what a DANCE PARTY!!!!! Especially night 1 at Electric Factory. Everyone went completely bananas when they busted into the Johnny B Goode following Terrapin! SO MUCH FUN!!! Loved the Alligator in the 3rd set. Love the way DSO performs that tune! The Death Don't >Caution at the Wellmont was also a major highlight for me of this run too. This NY's run was one of the most energetic DSO dance parties of the year that I was a part of. Also can't forget night 3 in Berkeley.

But what about the Ugandan ex child fighter who found the cure for cancer but now manages a McDonald’s to feed his starving kids while his daughter cries at his bedside knowing he’s dying of the same cancer that he cured for others? At the same time he likes to set fires in shamanic rituals for Vic to put out. In Uganda he only saw reruns of the Brady Bunch. Bobby was his image of god. He dances to the theme song. But he has never heard of DSO. Dr. Barry

I find any statement made by anyone implying they know what the most important thing in the world to be full of ego and to be avoided. We define importance for ourselves and no one can challenge you if you say dso shows are the most important thing in the world to you but to imply you know importance for everyone is stuck in the same thought process that keeps us in this world and unable to reach beyond it to the next one. We push to spread our values whether it's religion, tour life, or democracy. We should seek to understand others and hope that they flourish in what they find important. Im sure not gonna tell the person teaching ex children soldiers in Uganda that he isn't doing the most important thing right now. Im sure not gonna tell those looking for a cure to cancer that they aren't doing the most important thing right now. I wont even tell the dad that gets up to manage the McDonalds today so he can feed his 2 and 6 year old kids that he isn't doing the most important thing right now. The daughter sitting by her dying father side praying for him and her family. I think that might be most important too. I have at times found DSO shows to be the most important thing in the world to me. I may even find myself in that space again. I think Scotty needs to further elaborate shed a little more light on what he meant to help those of us that are behind in are thinking understand.

Maybe it is to him just not you

This is the most important thing happening anywhere on the planet right now. If there's a way into a desirable future from here, it will be found in that room. These guys are the real deal - Tell your friends, bring them. What a wonderful year it's been, and what an incredible run of shows to cap it all off - From here on I will never miss a DSO newyears. Love you all dearly. Praise DSO indeed.

I always want to say more, to try and capture the magic felt in the fleeting moments of a show. While I dance to the cosmic sounds so many inspired thoughts traverse my mental landscape. For a minute everything seems to make sense. Generally after New year's run I've had so much fun and felt so much love that there is basically nothing left to say. Yet still I try... I won't try too hard. New year's run was amazing for me, Nye being the best. A perfectly crafted, multi-era, three set show. First set was short but hot- especially that shakedown. Set two was perhaps my favorite of the night. That 1/2 step was the best I've ever experienced. Comes a time outro jam really went places. And Dew? Set three was incredible in it's own right- especially That's it for the Other One. Twisting and turning, alchemizing (yes, I invented a new word), never getting boring while pushing the bounds of what and how music can be expressed. This band is clearly better than ever. And I thought they were the bees knees 15 years ago. I love you all very much! West coast shows beckoning soon.....

It was amazing and beautiful....that 3rd set had me held hostage !! Happy, Healthy New Year to all of you and all the very cool folks I met at the show <3. Today these old bones are soaking and resting ! ((( My first time posting here ))).

I would certainly hope so! And Happy New Year to all you all...cheers!