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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.

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.

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.

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!

Same here, for a while now.