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DSO had performed La Bamba 4 times before Chicago and not since 2010. The Help>Slip>Franklins at Hampton was the first since 1985 although there were a good stock of 1/2 Step > Franklins, Stranger > Franklins during that hiatus. First Set Franklins (quick: say that 10X) are indeed great - even without the Help-Slip paring! 11/2/79 (21 minutes!), 3/13/82, 3/31/87 are a few of my first set favorites

It’s the weirdest thing - like your DNA being recoded. My brainwash happened in a series of points contained within Dark Star > St Stephen > The Eleven > Lovelight of the Live Dead album. The final nail at the end wasn't even music - it was the words “....and Leave it ON!!!” And every one of them words rang true And glowed like burnin’ coal Pourin’ off of every page Like it was written in my soul from me to you

Good Gawd! Today is littered with some classic GD! Not the least of which is The Lake Acid show and it’s Monster Sugaree: http://relisten.net/grateful-dead/1983/10/17/sugaree I was lucky to be given a source to this show that is beyond crispy (thanks DStone!). http://relisten.net/today It might take all day to get through it all - there are some jaw-droppers in this batch!

Brendan Byrne Arena on 1989-10-16: http://relisten.net/grateful-dead/1989/10/16-1/crowdtunning A wonderfully weird show, Bobby’s Birthday, My first Dark Star, and the shameful death of Adam Katz that marred the tour-stop in NJ. There was always tension between Deadheads, local law enforcement and security personnel. I know from first-hand experience how deep that fracture went - but Adams brutal killing on 10/14 and ensuing cover-up was a dark reminder of the evil that surrounded us all during times of youthful exuberance. The starkest of contrasts that would simply get more defined as the Touch-head generation of fans really started to be the tail that wagged the dog.

Probably just coincidental http://www.dsoforums.net/forum/topic/13070-now-listening/?do=findComment&comment=160027 Very Lucky Ducks to get this one!

Tickets were not easy and I was usually given help. Not this time. I heard the roar outside followed by screams of Dark Star! Dark Star! After missing Help>Slip from the night before, I was more than a little miserable. My companions told me they were “One-Off’s” which made me even more cranky. Thank the good lord they ended up being wrong. The mothership was a great venue for the Grateful Dead but boy the heat was on! Cops were indeed not feeling the festive atmosphere... Those shows marked the official beginning of me doing GDT SOO for just about every show I did going forward. It wouldn't have helped for Hampton but I was determined to never again leave my tickets to fate.

Judge Smails has a kid who is a GD savant? Who knew. I’m ready for the next setlist: I need to get on his tour schedule - stat!

One drummer old school elective One: Here Comes Sunshine ; The Race Is On ; Loose Lucy ; Me And Bobby McGee ; Pride Of Cucamonga ; They Love Each Other ; Green Green Grass Of Home ; Sitting On Top Of The World ; Big Boy Pete ; Friend Of The Devil ; Greatest Story Ever Told Set Two: That's Alright Mama ; Let Me Sing Your Blues Away ; Promised Land ; Tomorrow Is Forever ; Good Lovin' ; Cryptical Envelopment > drums > The Other One> Eyes Of The World > China Doll > The Other One (reprise) > Going Down The Road Feeling Bad Encore: Till the Morning Comes

I think they did Englishtown 1977 last night........Right?

DUI Beach

Just my take - I'm a bit of a DSO fluffer so take this with the requisite grain of salt: Skipping the Taft? Unless its fixed seating, I would much prefer a bigger venue to see DSO so that there is ample space to dance. The dancers have their spot, the drinkers have theirs as do the socialites. Dealing with cramped confines of 930, Orange Peel, or The Vic does way more to detract from the experience than them playing a more cavernous venue. At many DSO stops those different crowds get shoved into a small space, get all squeezed together, and then everyone is left to fend for what they want from where they are forced to be. My .02. Comparing Jeff or JK to Garcia and Page is like apples and watermelons - probably for most living guitarists for that matter. JK is a founding member and the one responsible for many of us getting to reconnect to something that we thought was lost forever. His unbelievable melodic phrasing and sublime vocals were the jumping off points in keeping the flame of the GD alive. It’s probably not just dumb luck that Phil and Bobby tapped him for the Furthur slot. Furthur was fraught with its own limitations (Phil singing, Shatnerizations, back-up cheese vocals, excruciating pace) but it could’ve been better if Phil didn’t have to be the alpha and let JK take the reins. With the context of present-day will I say this: I love JK - he was the closest thing to Jerry I had heard and wasn’t really sure DSO would survive without him but his departure was the best thing that ever happened to this band - IMO. While JK seemed irreplaceable, the installation of Jeff showed me that more was and is possible. It is different though. We lost a unique melody but what we got was a guitarist that is willing to take some serious risks. Jeff’s not afraid to get down and dirty and let it fly. Case-and-point: Old-School shows didn’t surface until Jeff got here. What time-period of the GD defines this music for me? 68 – 78. Jeff has this span down cold and very few come even remotely close. It’s clear to these ears that his playing has evolved over the 7+ years even if you don’t hear it. If you don’t, that’s cool – I might be biased. I just know that the talent and cohesion of the rest of the band has made everyone better. Eaton, Skip, Barraco, Dino, Rob, Lisa (be still my heart) – they are the best in the business! My musical taste lacks variety and diversity – so I’m probably the wrong person to give an honest assessment. I will say that I’m so happy to see more musicians pouring their time and energy into this music. I’ve seen some regional bands give this music it’s due and had some truly excellent experiences. Since my role is father, husband and exploited human capital, I don’t have nearly as much time to see the music that I love as I used to. DSO is nationwide and I can only take my spins when they’re in the neighborhood. That’s why I appreciate it when other bands come through to play this music at cozy little bar-rooms . It ain’t DSO, but I can plug into the energy and take it as far as it can go – and sometimes a step or two further. Here’s to more and more musicians (and their children) getting bitten by the bug. Things are looking good for this music but I hope we end up with an embarrassment of riches as the years flash by.

I made this sound too serious - I just needed to unleash a good Millennial-bashing. I feel better now.

Trying not be the 'Get off My Lawn Guy' but I might just be. Wait - I totally am. I'm glad that managing people is not a central aspect to what I do for a living or I think I'd go mad. I currently have a team of 8 that I work closely with each day. 4 of them are normal, hard-working, reasonable people. 4 of them have the following traits in-common to some extent or another: They only work on what they want to work on in spite of their job description They're chronically late to work at least 2 days per week They're challenged to compose coherent business communication One of the 4 asks for a raise at least 1x per month They get into arguments with clients They text me to say they aren't coming into work The entitlement vibe is extremely strong They think I'm an ass They are all under the age of 30 I've only hired one of these folks so only so much can be my fault. I'm a good guy to work with/for: my door is always open, I've used suggestions/feedback to change as many things as I can, I provide all forms of recognition, I come in early and stay late to help them whenever they need me. My only real limitation is my proclivity to post on a GD-inspired jam-band forum-site from time-to-time. Is there something else I need to do to tap into the spirit of the Millennial to make things better for everyone? I can't fire them all at once. Anyone? Dear Abby?

Who wouldn't want to be a caretaker? Sorry for the thread-drift Ron - I simply couldn't help myself

New Hampshire always struck me as an independent don't tread in me kinda State. I guess HB has a different style about ways and means...

Awww - SNAP!

Dreaded affliction .. Consult the magic 8-ball for additional guidance .. Just watched this movie .. Again. Someone give me a stupider movie that they like. I need to be entertained

The Plant can go bleep itself.... I know you'll make Indy count DD!

Have a blast Peoples!

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8-12 YO boys sure do like to talk about farts - maybe it's just my kids, right? Something tells me the target-demo is a little wider than that. Just a guess

This is the time when Jubilee attendees have that not so fresh feeling. Don't worry though - it's just the heavy weight of a bucket that's over-flowing, That and s few nicks and cuts

Filler?

Holy Crap! There's a couple shows in there somehow - everything from A-Z

6/6/70 Fillmore West - San Francisco, CA Set 1: Don't Ease Me In, The Frozen Logger > Friend Of The Devil ( > Frozen Reprise), Candyman, Deep Elem Blues, Cumberland Blues, Wake Up Little Susie, New Speedway Boogie Set 2: (Frozen Logger), Morning Dew, Me And My Uncle, Casey Jones, Dancin' In The Streets, Next Time You See Me, China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Set 3: Good Lovin' > Drums> New Orleans > Good Lovin', Attics Of My Life, Dire Wolf, Alligator > Drums > Turn On Your Love Light > Not Fade Away> Turn On Your Love Light E: Uncle John's Band