Forum MVP comesatime Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Forum MVP Mango Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 filling in for bobby is a weird a difficult job. You do a great job, Rob. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher44 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Rob, it is about time we show our gratitude for all you do to keep DSO a viable, powerful, growing band. We are INCREDIBLY FORTUNATE that you have put so much time and effort into many aspects of the band, and you bring your best to the stage each night DSO plays. That is not to say that you are "just exactly perfect", as Bobby is so famous for uttering, but the level of professionalism you show, while at the same time being loose enough to have fun on stage with the rest of your bandmates, is part of what keeps me on the bus. The way you have worked with Jeff, as an example, helping him adjust to his new role, has been very rewarding to witness. I am also thrilled that you have taken it upon yourself to be the mixer / masterer of the shows you have opted to upload to Nugs for us to enjoy, as you are quite the expert at such things. We Starheads could always benefit from having more of these shows available, but I understand that this process is time consuming, and your primary focus is, of course, on playing in the band. So, thank you, Rob, for everything you do Topher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHead12 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Definitely the reason i go back to see DSO. Your the ONLY ONE who sings Bobby Tunes the way Bobby tunes are supposed to be sung "Sparking my imagination!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Dstone5553 Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Appreciation thread for Eaton? I'm on board. Thanks Rob, for everything you've done for the betterment of the scene. It's quite an understatement to say it been a hell of a fucking lot. We owe you a debt of gratitude for all your work, in the world of the Grateful Dead and the world of Dark Star Orchestra (they really seem to be one in the same). Gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Not much I can say that conveys it better than a heartfelt "thank you, buddy!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP jfolks Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 its not ass kissing if its a fact!! rob- you are seriously a master of the GD rhythm guitar. Us GD geeks agree- your intricate rhythms are consistently mind blowing...i know of no other player touring today that comes close. And your vocals are the best in the big leagues.. cant wait till April and my first ever hometown show!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Teacher Matt Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Lots and lots of man crushes going on here.... some girl post on this thread to save some face.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 its not ass kissing if its a fact!! rob- you are seriously a master of the GD rhythm guitar. Us GD geeks agree- your intricate rhythms are consistently mind blowing...i know of no other player touring today that comes close. And your vocals are the best in the big leagues.. cant wait till April and my first ever hometown show!!!! Its still ass kissing and man on man crushing. Be real. I too appreciate what Rob does for this music, the scene, and the band we all love, but this thread is a little over the top in my opinion. Maybe you guys should PM and confess your love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Its still ass kissing and man on man crushing. Be real. I too appreciate what Rob does for this music, the scene, and the band we all love, but this thread is a little over the top in my opinion. Maybe you guys should PM and confess your love. - - - - - - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugdog Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Its still ass kissing and man on man crushing. Be real. I too appreciate what Rob does for this music, the scene, and the band we all love, but this thread is a little over the top in my opinion. Maybe you guys should PM and confess your love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP GratefulFred Posted January 28, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Oh, what a hunka manflesh. Of course all you guys are hot and bothered by him. Don't feel bad. Don't try to deny your feelings anymore. It can't be helped and it's natural. Go with it, by brothahs!! (Feel any better now?) And, yeah, those of us who have an appreciation for music, and the dedicated and talented folks who go to such great lenghts to deliver that music to us, salute Rob, and the many others who do so much to help us live our dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP FunkyBass13 Posted January 29, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Its still ass kissing and man on man crushing. Be real. I too appreciate what Rob does for this music, the scene, and the band we all love, but this thread is a little over the top in my opinion. Maybe you guys should PM and confess your love. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I sense a Caveman song a comin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP GratefulFred Posted January 29, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I sense a Caveman song a comin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazz-man Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 My favorite place at a show is on the rail in front of Eaton. I dig watching him play guitar and wonder "why the hell can't I play that good and imaginative?". And there is lots more behind the scenes stuff that we don't see that you do for the band and for us. Like they used to say in Hee Haw "Sa-lute!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP comesatime Posted January 29, 2011 Author Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Truckin Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Magic Ouija Board Anagrams tell all: Rob Eaton Not A Bore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Mango Posted January 29, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Its still ass kissing and man on man crushing. Be real. I too appreciate what Rob does for this music, the scene, and the band we all love, but this thread is a little over the top in my opinion. Maybe you guys should PM and confess your love. Oh come on rick, we know you love him the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Evangeline Posted January 29, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I am not a musician, but I do know music. It is certainly my opinion that Rob Eaton is an incredible guitar player and a truly great singer. I love hearing him and seeing his emotion and energy at every show. Eaton rocks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutrino Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I attended my first GD show in '73. In all of the years between that first show and 1995, I have to say that I really didn't pay attention to Bobby's guitar playing all that much. It was usually great, but I suppose I just was too involved in listening to what Jerry was doing to give Bobby the attention he deserved. I also found Bobby was often turned down fairly low in the mix, so it just didn't have that much impact on me. With DSO, it is a completely different story. I have found myself on many occasions listening to what Rob is playing more than anyone else in the band. He just plays a stunning rhythm style that fits seamlessly with the rest of the band. At DSO shows, I try to get up fairly close to the front and stand in direct line with Rob's stage speakers for maximum effect. On many occasions I've just been blown away watching and listening to Rob's playing and turn more of my attention to it than the lead guitar. This is a complete change from my earlier experience with the GD. Thank you Rob for everything you do for this band and audience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted January 29, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Oh come on rick, we know you love him the most. Okay you caught me. I was hoping to put an end to this thread so I could have him all to myself. I was preparing my very intimate and loving PM at the same time I made my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP FunkyBass13 Posted January 29, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I attended my first GD show in '73. In all of the years between that first show and 1995, I have to say that I really didn't pay attention to Bobby's guitar playing all that much. It was usually great, but I suppose I just was too involved in listening to what Jerry was doing to give Bobby the attention he deserved. I also found Bobby was often turned down fairly low in the mix, so it just didn't have that much impact on me. With DSO, it is a completely different story. I have found myself on many occasions listening to what Rob is playing more than anyone else in the band. He just plays a stunning rhythm style that fits seamlessly with the rest of the band. At DSO shows, I try to get up fairly close to the front and stand in direct line with Rob's stage speakers for maximum effect. On many occasions I've just been blown away watching and listening to Rob's playing and turn more of my attention to it than the lead guitar. This is a complete change from my earlier experience with the GD. Thank you Rob for everything you do for this band and audience! I think you nailed it right there. Rob has given me a much better appreciation for what Bobby brought to the table. Always very easy to focus completely on Jerry and Phil and miss what Bobby was bringing (for various reasons you mentioned). Rob has brought that to the forefront and I couldn't be happier about that. Can't wait for March in Seattle!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugdog Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I dig his take on "CC Rider", and "It's All Over Now" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP anddave Posted January 31, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Rob Eaton is pretty f*ck!n alright!! As those close can attest, that is anddave's highest compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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