BillK522

Don't discount the lack of Tea at the E-factory. If your gonna hang with Tea at a show, you better bring your A-game. I know he would not have let me clam jam my way through Row Jimmy at the Anthem, Of course, I was completely outer limits for that show, and couldn't stop myself from dancing around like a crazed lunatic. Praise DSO.

12/28/87 Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Feel Like A>Franklin's, Minglewood, Row Jimmy, Far From Me, Masterpiece, Sugaree>Hell In a Bucket China>Rider, Cumberland, Women>D>S>Wheel, Truckin'> Smokestack>Black Pete>Sugar Mags>Sunshine. E: Black Muddy River. IMO, the best show of the 87 NYE run. These were my first west coast shows, and this one was a mindblower. First set inverted opener closer, the only time a saw Bucket as a set closer, it worked well there. The China>Rider, Cumberland sequence off the hook and the post drums was dreamy, including one of two Smokestack for these eyes. We were skipping back to the Comfort Inn for partying that night, with a day off and two more shows to go. After the shows, me and my friend Pete stayed at my dad's company condo at Keystone for five days of skiing. Some winter break, ah memories. Praise DSO.

Seas have parted and I will attend tonight's show. Any intel on the parking situation at the venue? Haven't been to E-fact in a few years and remember there was a venue lot, but it was full by the time I got there. Where's the forum dance party happening inside? Would love to see any and all I'll be rockin the O's cap and seeking Julie Andrews space. Praise DSO.

12/16/92 Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Stranger, Brown-Eyed, Same Thing, Loose Lucy, Memphis, Row Jimmy, Let It Grow. Shakedown>Samson, Ship>Playin'>D>S> Dark Star(v2)>Watchtower>Stella>Good Lovin'. Casey Jones. 4th of 5 in 7 days in Oakland on the comeback trail from medical malfunction 2. The shows had that 'gift of life' tone, but this performance stands slightly above the rest in the run. You can feel the big man's heart through the whole show, which is far from perfect, but perfect in its imperfection. The Casey Jones encore was the only west coast play of the 4 total plays after the breakout in 92, the rafters were shakin' for that one. Praise DSO.

Second set pre-drums about as good as gets for the era. Praise DSO.

Saint Stephen played three times in 1983 after a 352 show absence. 10/11/83 MSG 10/15/83 Hartford 10/31/83 San Rafael I did shows with a guy whose first two shows were MSG and Hartford, and was like "so they play this St. Stephen song every nite" timing is everything. I also love that the Anthem thread won't die. Praise DSO.

Rest assured I was a zombie battling the cramp monster for the 24 hours after the show. Sounds like you guys had a Uber adventure on the way home. No glitter ball though. Praise DSO.

Blushing. Dance like the its the last show you'll see. Reflect the band's lifeforce. Love you guys. Praise DSO.

In a world of conflict and division, what a blessing that a group of musicians exist to uplift an audience, take them on an exploration of every phase of the human condition, return them to the start of it all and ask did you enjoy the ride? The answer, an emphatic yes. The perfect marriage of band and venue occurred for a second time in DC last night, and the experience did not disappoint. A retelling of 6/9/73 (w/ GS and China>Rider shifted to set 2) ran through a large chunk of the library at the time, tried and true. The band exuded last show of the tour energy with every song, and flawlessly delivered all 27 songs. China>Rider absolutely killed. Eyes>China Doll>Sugar Mag close heavenly and filled with Julie Andrews space after some of the riff-raff departed. I enjoyed the evening with the best group of friends, both old and new, a person could ever hope for. The forum was well represented at the Anthem last nite. Safe travels all. Praise DSO.

Built like another fun time elective. Summon full-timer energy, Tea. Praise DSO.

First set selections delicious including RRR I'm perfectly fine with electives from our band. Enjoy NorVa tonite full timers. Praise DSO.

I did the Metro from New Carrollton last year and it worked well. No Problem making the 1 AM curfew. Praise DSO.

The joy of the make up jam. Praise DSO.

I know it is a point of contention around here, but our band has earned the right to do anything they want. That is a fantastic list with tons of potential fun. Mmm, Cats Encore. Praise DSO.

Hard to argue the quality of this Boston Garden run. I wore out my tape of the Help>Slip>Fire on 91/09/20. Praise DSO.

Holly Bowling Mesmerizing Praise DSO.

30 years ago today. 9/3/88 Capital Centre, Landover, MD LTGTR, Feel Like A>Franklin's>Rooster, Peggy-o, MAMU>Big River, BirdSong. Box, Victim>Foolish>Women>Eyes>D>S>GDTR>Miracle>Dew. Sat. Nite, Ripple. Second show of the superb Fall 88 tour. The boys always seem to bring it strong for the nation's capital. The joint went berserk for the mythical Ripple, although I had vendor friends that left to set up during the Saturday Nite. We had an all time blowout at the apartment after this one. Praise DSO

Looks like a fantastic show on paper. Enjoy night two all, dance a step or two for me. Praise DSO.

Dewey is ripe with gawkers and despite my efforts, I felt myself being recorded during the second night. I will not curtail my dancing enjoyment of this fantastically performed music. Praise DSO.

Delicious original. Tasty selections throughout. The STAR cleared out some of the riff-raff, leaving plenty of space to enjoy the ride home. Praise DSO.

Reads like a rockin elective. Enjoy the ride full timers. See you at Dewey. Praise DSO.

Nice app Tea. Praise DSO.

Break out the July 78 box set. Safe travels for all to RR. Praise DSO.

That looks like a monster. Congrats to all in the building. Great area to see the word. Praise DSO.

First set carryover show. Chock full of 87 goodness. Diggin the reports from the road Rude. Live the dream. Praise DSO.