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Potter it was AMAZING!!! Dance fest with a great crowd. Fantastic venue, fantastic sound, GRRRRRRRREAT SHOW!!! Cowboy tunes and get your groove on songs, had a blast. Really enjoyed being at a show with Prescott and Christophe. The band is on FIRE I tell you F.I.R.E!!!! Just have to say it again, what a great crowd to groove with. Went out afterwards and we watched Austin stroll by, finished it off with a burger or all burgers. Sorry I can't provide a song by song review but I had a few cocktails and will say that I enjoyed every second that the band was on stage. I love Willies Landing too ;?)

Stabler Arena (Lehigh U), Bethlehem, PA (9/25/81)

New Minglewood Blues

Friend of the Devil

El Paso

Peggy-O

Little Red Rooster

Bird Song

Beat it on Down the Line

Cumberland Blues

Passenger

Althea

Music Never Stopped

Might As Well

Samson and Delilah

Scarlet Begonias

Fire on the Mountain

Good Time Blues

Lost Sailor

Saint of Circumstance

drums

The Wheel

Sugar Magnolia

Black Peter

Around and Around

Sunshine Daydream

U.S. Blues

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Stabler Arena (Lehigh U), Bethlehem, PA (9/25/81)

New Minglewood Blues

Friend of the Devil

El Paso

Peggy-O

Little Red Rooster

Bird Song

Beat it on Down the Line

Cumberland Blues

Passenger

Althea

Music Never Stopped

Might As Well

Samson and Delilah

Scarlet Begonias

Fire on the Mountain

Good Time Blues

Lost Sailor

Saint of Circumstance

drums

The Wheel

Sugar Magnolia

Black Peter

Around and Around

Sunshine Daydream

U.S. Blues

i actually listen to this {original GD} show somewhat regularly...dig this fall '81 tour...gr8 show to do, y'all !!!

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I saw 25 Dead shows from 1989 to 1995. Last night in Austin, Texas, I saw the best Dead show I've ever attended. It was performed by the Dark Star Orchestra. I am not one for "tribute bands", but these guys are so much the real deal, it is eerie. The show started at 7pm sharp, with a 30 minute intermission and ended around 11pm. I danced from start to finish. There were old deadheads dancing right there with me, there were folks from age 10 to 80 at the show, and I did not hear a single word of doubt that these guys are every bit as good as the Dead. They were so incredible I just cannot get over it. The setlist was from September 28, 1981. I was sure it was an early 90's show, but alas I was wrong. I was truly transported last night in a way I have not been for 16 years since Jerry died. There were dancers, spinners, talkers, screamers, grass smokers, but thankfully no cigarettes. The grass scents were significantly and consistently of much higher quality than what I remember from 20 years ago! The only thing missing was the balloons and beach balls during the show and the falafel in the parking lots after the show. But the music??? Oh, the music!!!! Born again, I say - born Dead again! I will not miss the opportunity to see these guys every time they are nearby. Heck, I might even go out of my way to catch a show. I used to see the Dead for a three or four night run in Atlanta, and I have to say, if DSO were playing again tonight, I would absolutely go again. Wow, wow, wow!

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I saw 25 Dead shows from 1989 to 1995. Last night in Austin, Texas, I saw the best Dead show I've ever attended. It was performed by the Dark Star Orchestra. I am not one for "tribute bands", but these guys are so much the real deal, it is eerie. The show started at 7pm sharp, with a 30 minute intermission and ended around 11pm. I danced from start to finish. There were old deadheads dancing right there with me, there were folks from age 10 to 80 at the show, and I did not hear a single word of doubt that these guys are every bit as good as the Dead. They were so incredible I just cannot get over it. The setlist was from September 28, 1981. I was sure it was an early 90's show, but alas I was wrong. I was truly transported last night in a way I have not been for 16 years since Jerry died. There were dancers, spinners, talkers, screamers, grass smokers, but thankfully no cigarettes. The grass scents were significantly and consistently of much higher quality than what I remember from 20 years ago! The only thing missing was the balloons and beach balls during the show and the falafel in the parking lots after the show. But the music??? Oh, the music!!!! Born again, I say - born Dead again! I will not miss the opportunity to see these guys every time they are nearby. Heck, I might even go out of my way to catch a show. I used to see the Dead for a three or four night run in Atlanta, and I have to say, if DSO were playing again tonight, I would absolutely go again. Wow, wow, wow!

Awesome.... I said the same thing when I saw DSO for the first time way back in 1999.... well 12 years and 200+ DSO shows later ... I still enjoy what they do !!

hope you make an effort to see them again and again and again... etc ... :rolleyes:

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Ain't it the best to be able to dance and celebrate life's joys and sorrows with DSO and everyone who attends? I wonder what Joseph Campbell would say if he were still with us? "Welcome to the camp. I guess you all know why were here? My name is Tommy and I became aware this year!"

Here comes uncle Ernie to show you to your very own machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Couldn't agree with you more about DSO, my first after JG concert experience was Ratdog in 1998 or 1999? It was good to be back but didn't really hit the GD spot as well as DSO does.. Then NYE 2003 Indy and from then on...and on and on and then......to State Bridge 2011! What a sight that place is. They are a great vehicle to travel with, plenty of octane and the engines are in top form.. Of course there used to be Hunter shows from 1997-2004, but those have a special place only Hunter has access to.

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Question, what 89-90 shows did you see?

I saw 25 Dead shows from 1989 to 1995. Last night in Austin, Texas, I saw the best Dead show I've ever attended. It was performed by the Dark Star Orchestra. I am not one for "tribute bands", but these guys are so much the real deal, it is eerie. The show started at 7pm sharp, with a 30 minute intermission and ended around 11pm. I danced from start to finish. There were old deadheads dancing right there with me, there were folks from age 10 to 80 at the show, and I did not hear a single word of doubt that these guys are every bit as good as the Dead. They were so incredible I just cannot get over it. The setlist was from September 28, 1981. I was sure it was an early 90's show, but alas I was wrong. I was truly transported last night in a way I have not been for 16 years since Jerry died. There were dancers, spinners, talkers, screamers, grass smokers, but thankfully no cigarettes. The grass scents were significantly and consistently of much higher quality than what I remember from 20 years ago! The only thing missing was the balloons and beach balls during the show and the falafel in the parking lots after the show. But the music??? Oh, the music!!!! Born again, I say - born Dead again! I will not miss the opportunity to see these guys every time they are nearby. Heck, I might even go out of my way to catch a show. I used to see the Dead for a three or four night run in Atlanta, and I have to say, if DSO were playing again tonight, I would absolutely go again. Wow, wow, wow!

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God bless you, guitargerber! And again, welcome! Bring your light east if you can, as I know there's some folks you'll enjoy sharing this with. If life doesn't make travel feasible, maybe something over New Years or in the spring will work out. And if you haven't already, check out DSO on the Archive and You Tube. Lots from which to choose...

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Welcome aboard!!

12 years, 312 DSO shows, 31 States, a few hundreds of thousands of dollars in flights, hotel rooms, gas, tolls, tickets, parking, ect..., Europe, Carribean islands, Mexico, and a few things I'm sure I left out, and it was and still is worth every penny, minute, and hour that I've spent in my life...

Glad you made it aboard the bus, and looking forward to seeing you down the line!

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I saw 25 Dead shows from 1989 to 1995. Last night in Austin, Texas, I saw the best Dead show I've ever attended. It was performed by the Dark Star Orchestra. I am not one for "tribute bands", but these guys are so much the real deal, it is eerie. The show started at 7pm sharp, with a 30 minute intermission and ended around 11pm. I danced from start to finish. There were old deadheads dancing right there with me, there were folks from age 10 to 80 at the show, and I did not hear a single word of doubt that these guys are every bit as good as the Dead. They were so incredible I just cannot get over it. The setlist was from September 28, 1981. I was sure it was an early 90's show, but alas I was wrong. I was truly transported last night in a way I have not been for 16 years since Jerry died. There were dancers, spinners, talkers, screamers, grass smokers, but thankfully no cigarettes. The grass scents were significantly and consistently of much higher quality than what I remember from 20 years ago! The only thing missing was the balloons and beach balls during the show and the falafel in the parking lots after the show. But the music??? Oh, the music!!!! Born again, I say - born Dead again! I will not miss the opportunity to see these guys every time they are nearby. Heck, I might even go out of my way to catch a show. I used to see the Dead for a three or four night run in Atlanta, and I have to say, if DSO were playing again tonight, I would absolutely go again. Wow, wow, wow!

The way DSO tours, you'll have ample opportunity to "Take that ride again" My first DSO show was 2001, I have no clue how many I have been to since, but they are ALWAYS exactly how you so eloquently described.

Peace, and welcome to the bus!

Joe

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Good question. Twenty five experiences of Jerry and not one of them as good as the Austin show. Wow. I've certainly seen nights when Jerry was off, but that is just plain old bad luck.

Were you at the Austin show? I don't see the point in judging the value of his experience. What are you trying to prove?

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Were you at the Austin show? I don't see the point in judging the value of his experience. What are you trying to prove?

Gotta agree with Mango, Run Mary... to each their own in their own musical experiences...

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WELCOME GUITARGERBER and THANKS for reminding us all of our first review whenever it might have been.

I for one can totally grasp how an intimate meticulous DSO show can feel like a better show than stadium Dead of the 90s.

Thanks for posting and do come again.

:cheers:

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I for one can totally grasp how an intimate meticulous DSO show can feel like a better show than stadium Dead of the 90s.

I think this is a totally valid point.

That said, I can also see the validity in asking for clarification about comments like "last night in Austin, Texas, I saw the best Dead show I've ever attended." I mean, did you honestly need to be at this particular DSO show to be curious about qualifying such a proclamation?

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Don't get me wrong, I saw some amazing shows where Jerry was on fire! But none that matched the consistent intensity of DSO!

Good question. Twenty five experiences of Jerry and not one of them as good as the Austin show. Wow. I've certainly seen nights when Jerry was off, but that is just plain old bad luck.

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Let's see, 89-90, shows were mostly Atlanta, and possibly in Charlotte. There was one night in Charlotte, I don't remember off hand, but one Charlotte show was the worst show I saw - one of those nights where it seemed like everyone was in a different room. Just never came together all night. The Atlanta shows were always energetic and fun, maybe it was just the Omni I didn't care for much. The light show was always incredible, but I really appreciated the intimacy of the ACL venue. Only got to see the Dead in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Oakland - all 18,000 seat arenas. Always wanted to make it to an outdoor show, but never did. Looking forward to seeing DSO in other venues, outdoors, etc.

Question, what 89-90 shows did you see?

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Let's see, 89-90, shows were mostly Atlanta, and possibly in Charlotte. There was one night in Charlotte, I don't remember off hand, but one Charlotte show was the worst show I saw - one of those nights where it seemed like everyone was in a different room. Just never came together all night. The Atlanta shows were always energetic and fun, maybe it was just the Omni I didn't care for much. The light show was always incredible, but I really appreciated the intimacy of the ACL venue. Only got to see the Dead in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Oakland - all 18,000 seat arenas. Always wanted to make it to an outdoor show, but never did. Looking forward to seeing DSO in other venues, outdoors, etc.

I'd have to write that Gratefulfest is the best venue. Kinda like an Alpine but intimate and with a crystal lake

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I just looked it up, and I think the show I didn't like was June 12, 1991. The setlist looks pretty good, and it has a pretty good rating on dead.net, so it might have just been the space I was in that night.

Let's see, 89-90, shows were mostly Atlanta, and possibly in Charlotte. There was one night in Charlotte, I don't remember off hand, but one Charlotte show was the worst show I saw - one of those nights where it seemed like everyone was in a different room. Just never came together all night. The Atlanta shows were always energetic and fun, maybe it was just the Omni I didn't care for much. The light show was always incredible, but I really appreciated the intimacy of the ACL venue. Only got to see the Dead in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Oakland - all 18,000 seat arenas. Always wanted to make it to an outdoor show, but never did. Looking forward to seeing DSO in other venues, outdoors, etc.

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I saw a few more shows than 25 from 89-95 ,89/90 being my favorite touring years for the music , the rest of the years were just plain fun ... but I can totally understand and relate to the first DSO show impact ... I left my first DSO show in Dec of 07 wondering what took me so long to come out and see this band , they blew me away and continue to do so ... I think I'm getting close to 50 DSO shows ... anyway , welcome to the board guitargerber !!!

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Welcome to the family guitargerber. I agree with you about the feeling you get when you see DSO on stage. It truly is magical. Let me say that you got to see a dooooooozy of a show in Austin. I too felt the energy in the air and in the crowd, it was a wonderful example of the music of the Grateful Dead played by some seriously talented musicians. The freaky thing about DSO, even with change.......they keep getting better!! The band we saw on stage Friday night in Austin was THE STUFF OF LEGEND!!! A band beyond description INDEED!

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