John A

Huh. I thought it was a one off.

Bill's Sailor / Saint info reminds me of the final version (of Salior that is) Spring '86 in Phiily... Bobby at the transition moment: "Just like a Swiss watch." And with that, it was gone!

Phil testifies in the trial of Mountain Girl vs Debra Koons Also from Instagram: the reaction of the judge at the end of this video is hysterical. Phil was subpoenaed in the legal saga after Jerry's death when Koons was trying to stop payments to MG pursuant to a previous agreement Jerry had made. The Black Widow indeed. Phil was clearly an uncooperative witness. 😆

The French Laundry celebrates Phil From Instagram: The French Laundry, Thomas Keller's 3-Star Michelin restaurant in the Napa Valley, pays homage to Phil. Goes to show, you don't ever know...

Go to the 4 min mark of Jack Straw and watch Phil get animated as all get out.

I stopped seeing Phil cold about 10 years ago because I couldn't tolerate his taking vocals on so much classic Garcia/Hunter material. And pictures of his "Sunshine Daydream" event last summer in Marin had him looking extremely frail, so on one level it's not surprising. But no matter; this one hits hard and deep. I learned of his passing last night while walking the narrow streets of Barcelona, making it that much harder to grasp. An hour later, an intense storm rolled in. Our hotel balcony looks across at the Barcelona Cathedral, and as the rain came pouring down a scintillating lighting and thunder show began behind the cathedral. As the thunder hits continued to rumble, I could only think this was for Phil. While I can't currently crank some prime Phil moments on the stereo, I can still implore others to do the same. Start with 11-5-77 Rochester - Phil's epic bass solo to open the 2nd set and introduce Eyes of the World. RIP, Phil. 🥲

Is there a better opening slot than the HSF at the original show? I submit not!

Could it be that Englishtown was more folks' first show than any other? Just given the sheer numbers that's possible..

No need for Deadbase anymore! https://www.gratefulsets.net

Correct on the Sphere AC. It's 115 outside, and there's not just notably cool AC but a cold breeze literally blows through the place from time to time. It's borderline whether you need a sweatshirt.

Existential consideration and perhaps unaswerable: is one willing to lost the jam in Bird Song to get a 1st set Comes A Time? Some questions are harder than they seem. 😆

Check out Jerry's vocals in the original show. Not bad for the '84 Garcia blues! And the Phil bomb coming out of the raging jam is epic...

Was just in Vegas and went to The Sphere for the movie they screen, which was made for the venue. I was blown away by all you describe in the section I quoted. Suffice it to say I walked out of there thinking I should just sell my stereo because after experiencing that, what's the point? 😳 😆

I read the eclipse stimulated the economy to the tune of $6B. Can Taylor Swift even do that?

8/6/71 - and dear lord, it's an AUD! Jaw dropping.