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I have a penchant for going on and on about the arc of each song when reviewing shows. They're fun for me to write since I get to relive the experience but maybe not nearly as much fun to read. Short and sweet then...... I thought the band was at the top of their game and everyone was treated to an outstanding thrill ride! The music always compels me to dance to try and physically channel it from start to finish. That was no easy task given the length and song selection of the show - I think I got most all of the way through it although I HAD to pause for a minute during the middle of Sugar Mags. My engine was bellowing smoke and dropping parts. The performance by band and crew was truly sublime. The vibe from the dancers kept me going all night - as soon as I would slow down, it seemed like everyone else was picking up my slack which just pushed me forward somehow. I'll say this: BillK522 is my fuc*in hero! That dood had the dance-hammer down ALL nite long. I'm certain a 3rd set at hyper-speed would've been no problem for him. Next Level. After-show was simply outstanding despite being over in the blink of an eye! So nice to see old friends old and meet some new ones! Great people just made it so very awesome! Just as I said last year: DSO is a world-class band who simply blew apart a world-class venue! Feel very sore but very blessed!

Just Beautifully Massive!

Aiko, Black-Throated Wind, Friend of the Devil, On the Road Again, Ramble On Rose, All Over Now, Broken Arrow, Liberty, Let It Grow > Day Job Help > Slipknot > Franklins, Corrina > Dark Star > D/S > Low Spark Tease > Hey Jude > I’ll Take a Melody > GDTRFB White Rabbit Venue was filled out without being too crowded. 1st set had a 90’s feel - great BTW, Ramble on Rose, FOTD. Let It Grow before Day Job was my highlight. 2nd set just ripped it - wicked Dark Star. Outta space they made my jaw hit the floor. Low Spark - clear as day. It had a few of us goin nuts! I was strapping myself in for the ride and after a solid minute, it began to lose its structure. Nooooooooo.........! The saving grace was a brilliant Hey Jude - sweetness with raw power. A calipso-infused I’ll take a Melody, yielded to a bone-rattling GDTRFB. As it opened I had enough space to sprint in a circle - it’s true: the faster we go, the rounder we get! As it really got goin, I stayed with the tempo and it felt like I was trying My hand at bull riding! Luckily I was thrown off just as it crashed to close. Wow! White Rabbit had that mystical vibe and lovely Lisa simply slayed it! My most favorite music with very, very special people. Those two things together are right up there with the tippy-top things in life. Thanks DSO and crew! That Low Spark tease really was quite cruel though Looking foward to the Anthem tonight! Not sure how to summon the energy - 2 gallons of water and mucho protein is where I’m starting. See you freaks tonight ❤️

The band had to scrap it presumably due to time constraints. Their 'planned' setlist originally included it. Interesting to see Watchtower, Women, and Wheel in the 1st stanza.....

Original Recipe Cold Rain + Snow > Watchtower, Althea, We Can Run, Deep Elem > Women R Smarter, So Many Roads> Wheel > Rubin + Cherise, Run, Run Rudolph Feel Like a Stranger > Touch of Grey, Gimmie Some Lovin, Terrapin > D/S > Cosmic Charlie (‘76) > I Need a Miracle > Other One > Casey Jones E: Rainy Day Women Sing me back home had to be scrapped after Miracle

Set 1 Promised Land, Dire Wolf, Cassidy, Candyman, El Paso, They Love Each Other, Passenger, Brown Eyed Women, Lazy Lightning-> Supplication Set 2 Bertha-> Good Lovin', Ship of Fools, Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> Drums-> Not Fade Away-> Stella Blue-> Around & Around E: Werewolves of London

Damn! I’m happy with your tape - really great mix! ❤️

Thanks PG!!! Tomorrow (11/29) will provide one of the top 10 Auds out there. https://archive.org/details/gd80-11-29.wise.sacks.2409.sbeok.shnf There are so many gems. One of the finest Good Lovin’s (Post Pig), perfect Candyman, wicked Shakedown > Franklins,. If you’ve never heard it - it will become a go to!

That is the longest of shots right there. I'm not sure they could tuck that monster inside of a curfew. If that was goin down, we'd certainly know it from the first strum.

Yeah that really sucks when it's such a long, long time to be gone..... Those interlopers could've put on the stereo and done the same thing in their damn living room. Some of the methods available to stop the cocktail party scene in favor of dance can be a little risky. GoingBacktoWhere is the best I've ever seen at eliminating such obstacles.

I saw them do 4.22.86 on 4.22.17. My first Visions since JK. Fun show although I was hoping to be a little more lathered up before Visions sprung out of nowhere - I was barely into my 'popcorn'. Very happy memories - until I got home that is.... Glad they rolled it out again!

Holy Crap 💩 Double-Open and Double-Close in the 1st 2nd set looks like straight Fire 🔥 Wow!

DSO’s official statement: Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Penn’s Peak or Dark Star Orchestra, last night’s DSO performance was shortened by approximately 30 minutes. After consultation with paramedics and local authorities a matter of public concern was raised. It was then mutually decided it would be in the best interest of all patrons to end the show ahead of schedule. Both parties are incredibly disappointed by last night’s turn of events, but we all look forward to the band’s return next year.

The Music is always the thing -BUT- you guys light the fuse like only a few can. 1 hour feels like a minute when its all cranked up. Can’t wait to get plugged into the vibe !!!

4/21/78 - Rupp Arena Promised Land Dire Wolf Mama Tried Mexicali Blues Ramble on Rose Passenger Row Jimmy It's All Over Now Brown Eyed Women Music Never Stopped Samson and Delilah Ship of Fools Playin' in the Band drums Stella Blue Truckin' Playin' in the Band Werewolves of London U.S. Blues Sounds like some bad shit was goin down last night despite the great music. A physical altercation up front in the 1st set. I understand that the State Police shut down the show after Truckin due to multiple overdoses. I hope everyone is ok - sorry the ripchord had to pulled early. Keep your bleeping Fentanyl, K, or other such junk at home.

Wow - that had it all! Never miss a Sunday show. 2nd set was 4/27/69

Knickerbocker Arena, Albany NY (3/25/90) Greatest Story Ever Told Touch of Grey Wang Dang Doodle Good Time Blues Jack-a-Roe Masterpiece Bird Song Let it Grow Eyes of the World Samson and Delilah Crazy Fingers Truckin' Spoonful drums I Will Take You Home Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad Black Peter Around and Around Quinn the Eskimo

11/15/69 https://archive.org/details/gd1969-11-15.sbd.tiedrich.9137.shnf/gd69-11-15d2t04.shn 42-Minute Lovelight? I’m game.

5/24 - 5/26 - Legend Valley, OH 3 Nites of DSO!!!!! Also Featuring: Chris Robinson Brotherhood Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real Leftover Salmon Billy Strings Dumpstaphunk Donna the Buffalo The Lil Smokies The Nth Power The Mighty Pines & more TBA

Yum! 74-ish1st 70-73 ish 2nd

I'm a 5-22-77 Pembroke Pines Sugaree guy myself, but certainly we can all agree that Spring '77 was a fine time for that number.

Revolutionary Hamstrung Blues?

Springfield Civic Center, Springfield, MA (1/15/79) Jack Straw Jack-a-Roe Cassidy Row Jimmy Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Stagger Lee Passenger Deal I Need a Miracle > Shakedown Street From the Heart of Me Terrapin Station > Playin' in the Band > drums > Playin' in the Band > Casey Jones Johnny B. Goode

11/11/73 Nuff Said - One of the high points of The Honey Year https://archive.org/details/gd1973-11-11.sbd.pitch-corrected.miller.88485.sbeok.flac16