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The power on the entire block (both sides) went out around 5:15 and came back on just before 8. The show was hanging by a PG&E thread. The UC Theatre was ultimately quite accommodating, They extended the band's curfew, and the band responded to the curve ball with a super fun elective show. I had the pleasure of meeting both sml and Dr, Barry, not to mention hanging front row balcony with rude and his better half. Here's my list. The Imagine jam was super fleshed out. Everything from drums on was gold. Shakedown Street Minglewood Blues Althea Cc Rider Cumberland Blues We Can Run Paint My Masterpiece Mission in the Rain Sunrise Good Lovin' Help on the Way-> Slipknot-> Franklin's Tower -> Feel Like a Stranger Unbroken Chain -> Drums-> Space -> Imagine Jam -> Dark Star (1st verse) -> Corrina -> Comes A Time -> Deal Encore: The Weight

The staff continuously updated us on the status of the blackout and even came through and banded everyone early so once doors opened we could pretty much walk right in. They also said they could extend the curfew to as late as 1:30 if needed which was crucial. Many venues would not extend the close like that. Kudos to UC theater management for making the show work. They even said if power wasn’t restored they could do the show Sunday. They knew what they were doing and did the best job I could imagine under the circumstances. Was supposed to be doors 7 show 8 became doors 8:20 show 9:00-1:00. I love this city because inside the venue it’s anything goes. By the end we just kept the bottle of Michters on the table. There’s no where else where so much flower is smoked than Berkeley. Everywhere else people mostly sneak vapes. This place fires it up with zero hassles. Was the 1st Dso show where I got really drunk at lol. I was stumbling out and it took some late night burger and shake to get me walking straight. Straight barrel proof Michters KY whiskey was the ticket. Hey John are we sneaking in that 11yr KY Owl tonight? The worst part was getting in line early to grab a table and standing in line for 2 hours. On a positive note I was able to dance a little after my AstroTurf injury in sandiego. AstroTurf has taken down the best of athletes. Initially it looked like super manicured grass at humphreys. It was actually super grippy plastic turf. When I was making a cutback to avoid a tackler the ankle just turned as the foot was turf locked. I didn’t take out that $9 ticket insurance like it begs you to do every time or I’d be hooked to electrodes with high tech nfl rehab to get me back on the field. Pretty sure if you pay 40% of your ticket cost in insurance, it has good benefits.

You figure it’s gonna be a good show when Eaton is wearing a yellow Weirhol shirt(4 image Warhol design with bobby’s head with text that read Weirhol). If he ever busts out the 80’s Jean shorts we are in for a doozy. I miss jean cutoff days. I had this pair that was perfectly frayed and really worn in. Wore those almost every day one summer.

Greek Theater (U of California), Berkeley, CA (6/19/87) Touch of Grey Little Red Rooster Cold Rain and Snow Mama Tried Big River Brown Eyed Women Desolation Row When Push Comes to Shove Music Never Stopped Bertha Greatest Story Ever Told It Must Have Been the Roses Samson and Delilah Terrapin Station drums I Need a Miracle Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad Stella Blue Turn on Your Love Light Black Muddy River F: box of rain great theater!! Good times!

Yea, my roommate (shroom mate) from college showed me the ropes of the Grateful Dead. He had the same thing done for him. One of the Ten Commandments was don’t even worry about your seat, just sit in the right section that’s on your ticket. On the other hand, fall tour ‘88, Philly spectrum. I had a ticket in the nosebleed section. I went inside as soon as the doors opened. I walked right past ‘security’ into the first level, on to the floor, right up near the stage on Jerry’s side. Ticket in hand, I pretended to look for my exact seat. Sat my ass down in the ninth row like I belonged there. The area filled up over time to the point of overcapacity. I wasn’t the only one with the same idea. It was a real treat, being close enough to watch the boys guitar work during second set jam. Unforgettable.

The venue was like stadium seating. Thete were like 8 or so rows on this medium light slant then the next 15 rows were stadium movie style with flat spots to dance on. There were no seats under the “balcony”. Was just a super cool venue. The sound was fantastic as it will be in any theater with proper acoustical dimensions. I went to the very back row and the sound was as loud as you could want it. Upon entry it’s like a movie theater soda popcorn and candy retro look. If you wanted anything there you had no line. For beer it was 50 deep for 2 bartenders. That cost the theater a bunch. Up high we would once in a while have people coming up looking for their seats in the dark in a 1/4 filled back of the balcony and to ease their confusion I’m like it’s a free for all. Just pick a block of empty seats. I don’t think back in the day unless you were up front did u worry about a seat. Whenever I see my seat taken at some bigger show I just look for other seats. Seat numbers are generally just a suggestion unless you are up close or something.

Just feel good you love expressing yourself through dance and let the rest fall away. Forgiving yourself is the most radical and loving thing you can do.

I actually really liked the fact it was a sit down crowd listening and not talking. Especially with an acoustic. Not lame at all. Just because you sit doesn’t mean your not into it..

Fantastic show. Was mostly seated. Very strange crowd for Dso. But the aisles were crazy spinning. It was a surreal look from the balcony. Seats sitting while aisles dancing crazy. We were in the very back of the balcony and the sound was epic with a big plateau to dance on. Just got internet after 2 days in Yosemite. It was soooo peaceful!!!!!!!! I want to build a house on Tenaya lake and just live out my days there. I’d be stuck for 6 months of winter every year and they generally frown upon new construction in a national park, but besides those 2 things I’d be set.