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  2. Fall tour 2023 complete

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    7 hours ago, Brian NJ said:

    The Anthem is the best indoor venue I have seen Dark Star at. Been there every year and will hope to make it for what is it, fourth time.

    Great Sound and friendliest attendants/security. One year after I believe it was help slip Franklin's security saw me leaning against the rail trying to catch my breath before the next song and asked if I needed water I said no a minute later they came up and gave me two bottles of water . Later that night a security woman saw me dancing and came up to me, pulled me off to the side, wanted to talk to me, she asked me if I am going to be all right ? I looked at her and realized she thought I was tripping my ass off . When I told her I hadn't taken any drugs in like 20 years she said sure sure but will you be okay tonight. LOL she couldn't believe somebody could have that much fun without drugs.. If you are not staying too far from the venue take Uber there and back. You will thank me!

    I'll get a room right there so I can miss out on the hiking and driving. The Wharf looks to be self contained.

  6. Fall tour 2023 complete

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    Looking forward to "The Anthem" in Washington DC on the 21st. I've got an extra ticket, a car and looking to see if anyone in the Asheville, NC / Spartanburg, SC would want to share the ride and a few expenses. Message me!

    What can anyone tell me about the venue??? Looks like an awesome spot on The Wharf. Should be fun, but anyone with stronger bearings .... what do you know?

    Aiko Aiko

  10. Dark Star Jubilee 2023

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    On 12/13/2022 at 2:50 PM, Dead duck said:

    I wonder if buying the car pass lets you drive down into the bowl and camp with vehicle? Or if by buying a car pass you are paying extra to camp in the lot atop the hill which would just seem silly to me. 

    Looks like a car pass gets you a spot to park and set up a tent with your car. Driving around doesn't really work. Everyone in the car will need their show pass too and it's different than the day parking.

    Hope that helps!

     

    On 12/22/2022 at 7:30 AM, Dead duck said:

    Wait, you mean some people have kids on purpose??? 😆🤣

     

    On 12/22/2022 at 6:56 AM, LangeradoSoul said:

    My wife and I had kids early, but not intentionally. Im 43 and my oldest is a second semester college sophomore. We are almost there-

     

  12. Solo Jerry ... Passaic, New Jersey April 10, 1982

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    5 hours ago, sgrmag2564 said:

    I saw that show. I thought the benefit for the Hell’s Angels NY boss’ son he did at The Palladium on June 25…1982 or 1983 (I know the date because it was my birthday) at midnight was solo too. We were going to see Marshall Tucker that night and were surprised to see Jerry playing at midnight. I might be wrong, but I don’t remember anyone on the stage with him that night.😀

    Apparently these two shows were his only solo shows. My birthday was a week earlier and the tickets were a gift. Nobody on stage but Jerry and the guitar.

  13. Solo Jerry ... Passaic, New Jersey April 10, 1982

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    18 hours ago, John A said:

    Apparently Jerry was so freaked out to be up there solo that he put out an emergency call to get Kahn out for the Beacon Theatre show the next week.  And he would never play solo again.  So yeah, a pretty special night indeed!

    I had no idea. Not sure how I missed that factoid because I often think I know everything about my time on the bus.  I got inside as he was about doing "To Lay Me Down" during the early show. Followed by "Run For The Roses", the evening was a fog of delight.

    I knew people who worked for the Capital Theater and I got in through the out door for that last tidbit of the early show. Freaked out or not, Jerry got his stride! The crowd was with him all the way.

    It was an incredible evening. I was extremely toasty and feeling particularly good. Just hearing Jerry so raw ... so Jerry.

    My first JGB show was in Berkley back in February 1979 ... several shows in Palo Alto come to mind as well. All were awesome experiences ... but none were solo shows. What an incredibly insightful birthday gift it was. Something I'll treasure forever as it truly was a gem like no other.

    Thanks for the insight ... you made my day!

    Here's a link to that early show for anybody who might want to take a listen.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbGCXeZoSt8

     

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  14. Solo Jerry ... Passaic, New Jersey April 10, 1982

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    I was just poking around youtube tonight and came across a Jerry solo show I went to for my 25th birthday. It was a surprise gift and a venue you could only love if you were from New Jersey. The Capital Theater in Passaic, New Jersey. I remember being so awestruck at how beautiful Jerry sang that night. I cried then, and I cried tonight. This man is part of my soul and each performance, with or without the boys was special. This one ... was solo Jerry and he really touched the crowd and rocked my heart.

    For those of us lucky enough to have heard Jerry play by himself, this is honestly one of his best performances. I was so happy to stumble on this and bring back those memories. Don't get me wrong ... the shows with JGB .... Seals, Kahn, and Saunders ... WOW.

    But ... this acoustic performance is a must listen. I won't loose track of this show again.

    Random thoughts can be powerful

    Set 1

    1. Jack-A-Roe
    2. Going, Going, Gone
    3. Dire Wolf
    4. Gomorrah
    5. Run For The Roses
    6. Friend Of The Devil
    7. Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie
    8. Rosalie McFall
    9. Sing Me Back Home
    10. Deep Elem Blues

    Set 2

    1. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
    2. Ballad Of Casey Jones >
    3. China Doll
    4. Ripple

    Encore

    1. Reuben And Cherise
       

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHXMRd1KTI
     

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  15. Spring tour 2022

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    Well, ends up I couldn't go to the Jubilee with much sorrow. Next year I will plan better and in advance. On a happy note though, I'll be doing the two shows in Pelham, Tennessee just before Jubilee. The venue looks awesome and I can't wait to figure out the space.

    Now keeping with the theme of the thread; I was disappointed to NOT see a couple of shows at the brewery at Black Mountain, North Carolina. It looks like they're just starting events again after a long reprieve for COVID. I do love that venue and have been to many DSO shows there. I'm hoping, that when they open their doors wide open, DSO will welcome them back to the land of the living and book a couple there.

    With so many awesome venues in Appalachia, I'd be sure to tag them all as I shed off these cobwebs and get myself back into full swing. It's good to see DSO being so active everywhere. I can name a dozen or so venues within a couple of hundred miles from my home, here in the foothills, where I'd enthusiastically follow the crowd.

    Anybody have the skinny on The Caverns? Please share your insights ... I'd love to hear about it.

    See many of you soon.

    Aiko, Aiko!!!

  18. Dark Star Jubilee 2022

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    My last Jubilee was at Nelson's Quarry ... a long time ago. I'm looking forward to this year and making it easy for myself by renting an RV for the adventure. I have never been to this venue and have no idea where to park to give me maximum exposure. I know nothing at all, other than I really want to be there.

    Anybody got a digital map of the venue and parking area?

    Who can give me advise for which tickets to buy and where to park. I'll be there to suck in the whole experience. I'd love some advice on what to stock up with ... do they have hookups for the RVs ... ect. ect.

    One last quick question ... these tickets ... do I really need to pay for two RV tickets or can I buy one and lower the cost for my wife by buying a different type?

    Looking forward to shaking my bones with all of you.
     

  19. Dark Star Jubilee 2022

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    General Admission gates will open at NOON on Friday, May 28, 2022.

    VIP gates will open at 10 AM on Friday, May 28, 2022.

    All gates will close at NOON on Monday, May 31, 2022.

     


    These are the dates posted on the darkstarjubilee.com site. I'm pretty sure they mean Friday May 27th closing Monday May 30th.

    Just looking for someone to confirm for me because ... I'd hate to get it wrong.

    Help!

  21. Salvage Station 8/27 & 8/28 Asheville, NC

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    Hey Now Straw

    Parking at the venue cost $10.00 cash and $12.00 CC. Parking does not open until 4:45. You can park down the street for free at the Zen Tubing Parking lot and there will be a free shuttle to Salvage Station starting at 5:00.

    However ... it's only a half mile walk and waiting for the shuttle would take longer than walking.



     

    Hey Now Straw

    Parking at the venue cost $10.00 cash and $12.00 CC. Parking does not open until 4:45. You can park down the street for free at the Zen Tubing Parking lot and there will be a free shuttle to Salvage Station starting at 5:00.

    However ... it's only a half mile walk and waiting for the shuttle would take longer than walking.

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  23. What was your favorite Grateful Dead show?

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    After the 3 set shows at the Warfield and Radio City Music Hall in the Fall of 1980 I took a month long respite. On November 30 I found my self in Atlanta at the Fox Theater.

    No disappointment ... it was a barn burner in an ornate venue ...

    First Set

    Second Set

      Encore:

  24. What was your favorite Grateful Dead show?

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    Indeed Mason's Child ... I had not been on the bus for long but was enticed by new friends I'd made earlier in the year to make it to this show in specific.

    The show went on forever as Bill Graham was hell bent on showing all of us a good time and ignoring the local ordinances. Champaign and eggs for all who braved the night.

    It was the longest show I ever went to and stuck with me for decades. I still hail this show as the perfect storm. An historic venue on it's final night with thousands of like minded individuals ... shaking our bones through the night and into the morning. They finally broke their Dark Star silence and hearing those first chords coming from Jerry's guitar .... WOW

    It was an incredible night that had I not been there ... would have left a crater in my soul

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