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I'm tossing out 10/18/74, DSO hasn't played it, and that show also contains the greatest recorded video of Grateful Dead history, the magnificent Morning Dew from The Grateful Dead Movie, which features Phil laying out a huge bomb at the apex of the walk up, relishing in the splendor with an enormous, goony grin on his face. Phil makes that Dew really special, in my opinion, with his fills and overall playing, and all the juicy bombs. Either way, I hope you guys get a Dew tonight so Skip can have the pleasure of blasting the audience with some great bombs.

I like this description 🤣🦀⚡️🦀

Agghhh, Samson opener would have had me drooling. Looks like you would have had to dig deep to keep up with this one after those last two marathons. Dylan fest, looks splendid 🤤🤤

Me and Jake were hanging around the other night watching the video 7/8/90, and he pointed out that unusual sequence of Eyes>Estimated, funny to see the band open up the tour with it. Love the Lost Sailor> Saint (no, the other Saint) Stephen curveball, too. Looks wonderful, extra fun and safe travels 😇

Safe travels and fun to all ⚡️⚡️

One of the greatest songs ever, Tony Rice's rendition is the definitive version for me.

Have fun PG, MC and Saint Dilbert, and everyone else going. Enjoy the patties MC, I grew up eating those things, actually was pleasantly surprised to see them at 7-11 a few weeks ago, not too shabby of a snack. Thanks to the Saint for bringing the recording gear, may you get some killer tapes 😀

Listened to this show last night, killer indeed, great second set sequence.

I looked around, only done once by the Grateful Dead, 5/11/80, out of 43 times they played both songs the same night, rare indeed! Also interesting that this setlist also includes Playing in the Band as the next song in the set, same as on 5/11/80. 05/11/80Cumberland County Civic Center - Portland, ME Set 1: Alabama Getaway Promised Land They Love Each Other Cassidy Loser It's All Over Now Easy To Love You Big Railroad Blues Looks Like Rain Don't Ease Me In The Music Never Stopped Set 2: Scarlet Begonias Fire On The Mountain Feel Like A Stranger Terrapin Station Playin' In The Band Drums Black Peter Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad Around And Around Johnny B. Goode Encore: Brokedown Palace

Who me?? 😁 they played a new CT venue this summer, nice location on the water and cool venue, an outdoor brewery, but it was packed chock full to the gills. They're converting a minor league baseball stadium into the Bridgeport amphitheatre, depending on the configuration it could be cool. Love the minor league stadium they play in Rochester, good sound and lots of space. Supposedly this new place will have some kind of membrane roof, not sure if it will be retractable or what, sounds interesting. I see the work in progress from the highway when I drive by. But yes please, a backyard show would be great 😁

Brand new amphitheatre being built in Bridgeport, CT, about a minute off the highway, 5500 capacity, could be a good place.

They played it a few times this fall, their first was at night three of the Capitol Theater run where they filled in for Phil.

Second set looks like fun, 🤤🤤 hope you all get some smokers this run ⚡️⚡️

I think the Grateful Dead Movie really does a great job of conveying many of the facets of the Grateful Dead concert experience, which was Jerry's goal with it. From the deadheads of all shapes and sizes, to the exasperated cop dealing with the "getting my space together" guy, to the shamelessly ogling food vendor, to the crew setting up the equipment, to the guys sweeping up at the end. The last time I watched the movie, however, was the first time I noticed that Jerry could have been also trying to convey what it is like to be a member of the band. There is a point where the footage cuts to Phil, soaked with sweat, locked deep in the throes of a hot Playin' jam, with the band working their way toward the reprise. The angle is sort of from behind the neck of his bass, which first gave me this idea that, maybe this is kind of how it would feel on stage. As they get to the repeating figure, which precedes the reprise, the footage cuts to Jerry, playing that repeating figure over and over, bringing the volume lower and lower, with him mouthing "shhh" to the band, masterfully bringing the dynamics down to a pin drop, and upon reaching the "turn around", bringing them back up, to full volume at the point of release, when the band slams back into the reprise. I think Jerry was trying to let us know how it feels from the stage. Just something I noticed on my last viewing of the Movie, check it out next time you watch it 😃

Hey, I know who asked that question! Rob's answer, eloquent and thought provoking. It is interesting to me, from what I gather from his answer, that to him, playing music with the band feels similar to how it feels to me on the dance floor, when it's really good and you are surrounded by other enthusiastic dancers, friends or strangers. The element of grace feels tangible and accessible ❤️

Oh man, this looks superb. I was watching out for Scarlet Fire from the beginning of the tour, in hopes of catching one, and when they kept on not playing it, I figured they must have been saving it up for something special. This looks like it fits the bill, happy for all in attendance 🤤

Looks like so much fun, was thinking about you guys busting it loose last night, loved that place last year, hope to return one day.

Scramblin Man 🍳🍳

Scramble on rose ⚡️⚡️

He moved over a little bit and gave us some more space and seemed to loosen up. I saw him taking a photo of the chair stack which I guess he texted to the boss, then attempted to take apart the stack, me and Mason helped him out a bit on the tough parts 😛

The masked marauder 👻

Relentless dream setlist. Loved the first set Morning Dew palindrome, tough to select highlights, it was high energy all the way through. Someone cut loose a hearty Thanksgiving blast on the dance floor, I think it was one of the border dwellers 😱😱 Had fun dancing with everyone, nice space, great show, good company 😃

Playing in the Band > Uncle John's Band > Morning Dew > Uncle John's Band > Playing in the Band New Speedway Boogie I Need a Miracle > Bertha Greatest Story Ever Told Help on the Way > Slipknot! > Foolish Heart The Wheel Unbroken Chain > Drums > Low Spark Let it Grow So Many Roads Viola Lee Blues E: Sunshine of Your Love

Oh man, Passenger opener, looks like a great time!!

It has worked out nice this fall, not too far of drives with good weekend clusters of shows, home each night 😃