gr8fulpair

Shade is the first thing to go, and there ain't much of it..

I bet you get a 69.

Son of a........

Yes, me and Steve were at this show and agree with John A, Santana was better. The show at autzen stadium 2 days later on my birthday with Jimmy cliff and Robert cray made up for it. Spent several days in Ranier forest before Tacoma, so we were riding a wave and had a ball regardless of music quality. Pacific coast highway from Tacoma to Eugene was pretty spectacular too.

My middle daughter is 21, we still call her peanut.

I had WALSTIB in college.

And I was at the Hampton, va show in 86 when they busted it back out. Go listen to an audience tape of that show. Still gives me chills to hear the crowd when they see Phil step up to the mic.

Crank that China Doll and close your eyes and try not to sniffle. Bet ya can't.

Please tell me you were sore as shit yesterday. At least that'll make you seem more human. 😂

Yeah, that was really something last night. I thought it seemed a good bit more crowded than last year. The floor, about the size of a damn airplane hangar, was full enough to push is to the back wall for dance space. Even that got tight cause our awesome assemblage needed about 3000-5000 sq ft depending on what song was being played. Hey BillK, way to put on a 4.5 hr aroebics clinic... 😅😜🥴 Not many breaks in that show last night but that China doll rendered me danceless and emotional. I think Jeff's ability to deliver the tender vocals and super delicate guitar riffs is as good as it's ever been. The Loser was sublime. Like 6 cowboy songs in that show and they ripped every one of them to shreds. Hopefully the damage to my thighs and calves will be temporary. El Paso smoked! Nice drawn out trans from China cat to rider and the Hes Gone kepts the jams going to all the best places. That second set almost seems continuous in my mind. That was a big ol fat Barn burner chock full of killer songs, glad I got to experience it with some tolerant people that don't care what they or others look like when they dance. Happy to make some new friends and bask in the glow of some old ones. Y'all are an important part of my total experience. Rude is in charge of helicopter rental next year cause DC traffic sucks ass. Our uber driver home was fucking horrible, prob got horns blown at us about 5 times and almost flattened by a surburban. Hahahaha, part of the adventure.

This was a really fun show. I had some trepidation about being here because it's the place I saw my fav show ever last year with the epic 68 recreation. Ie: there was really no way to top what I had seen last year. But it was easy to get my groove on to this unusual set list that really offered something for everybody. The black throated wind was just sublime, Eaton killed it. I love that song. Ramble on, all over now and day job, while somewhat cookie cutter songs we're played in a rippin style and had the crowd getting down. Awesome. The whole second set was killer opening with the HSF just got us all lathered up. Great dance group running into some surprise friends!!!! The upper balcony was pretty open. Pretty nice venue overall. Good sized crowd, seemed full but not over packed. Good Northern Lights IPA from Charlottesville on tap for 16oz at fucking $8, fuck.i was sooooooooo jacked for that Low Spark, and to be teased, fuck.. haha it was fucking awesome. The hey jude that ensued was outstanding with barraco Killin the keys. Good to see everybody and have a great sweaty dance party, that's why I come.

Even if you're wrong you won't regret that decision. The fucking venue is worth the drive. Great space, grate sound.

We'll miss you brother, travel safe.

Reminds me of me talking about BBQ'n.

It's up on the archive now. Good sound.

"Here,... hold my beer and watch this!"

Couldn't agree more.

Bout to turn into the incredible hulk.

How about turning your mind into a soupy liquid by dialing up 10-12-68!! What a gem. Really, really high qual. Recording on archive. Opens with an absolutely fucking blazing darkstar>Stephen>tell>eleven>death don't. Bobby calls the darkstar opener a "foxtrot", Lol. This will be a good to for you if you like the old stuff.

My primary motive for going to a DSO show is to hear Grateful Dead music played live with fucking stellar execution. I really don't care recr or not, preannoun or not, damn rain or shine, DSO is going to plug a hole in my soul no matter what. I'm not going to shows because of what they do, I'm going because of how they do what they do. It's necessary. Thanks.

If you've ever gone to your GD audio catalog while sitting around having a beer, and played a 69 schoolgirl, a 76 eyes, a 71 hard to handle, a 74 Bertha, etc etc. Well you just made yourself an elective. And I bet you had a damn good time doing it. 😄😃 Hang in there MVB.

Something for everybody in that list. I'd take it all! What a beauty.

Sure was fun dancing with all you fuckers! Y'all are damn good, despite what the general public has to say about you.

Yes, I met the young samauri Duck and saw the glimmer in his eye.

Good to meet you brother. Glad you made it down, and as is customary round these parts, you're welcome back any time. Hurry up and stay a while. See ya next year, if not before.