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  2. 10/02/17 Omaha, NE

    in Tour Information Hub

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    One drummer old school elective

     

    One: Here Comes Sunshine ; The Race Is On ; Loose Lucy ; Me And Bobby McGee ; Pride Of Cucamonga ; They Love Each Other ; Green Green Grass Of Home ; Sitting On Top Of The World ; Big Boy Pete ; Friend Of The Devil ; Greatest Story Ever Told 

    Set Two: That's Alright Mama ; Let Me Sing Your Blues Away ; Promised Land ; Tomorrow Is Forever ; Good Lovin' ; Cryptical Envelopment > drums > The Other One> Eyes Of The World > China Doll > The Other One (reprise) > Going Down The Road Feeling Bad 

    Encore: Till the Morning Comes

  6. Random thoughts and randomness in general

    in Random Thoughts

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    22 hours ago, Ammagamalin Crew said:

    probably skip the taft show, too big a venue for a dead cover band. Even the dead started getting tiresome sometimes in the middle of a tour, but at least JG was there. He's fading big time for me now. The lead guitarists for DSO through the years have been good, but they aren't incredibly unbelievable, like Page or Garcia. A little bit of ego tripping them up. Garcia and Jimmy Page were inexhaustible, always adding something extra. Didn't get that vibe from JK. There's plenty of great musicians throwing down dirty dead in cozy little barrooms. That's what I used to like about a Hunter show during the dead days. Bring on Steppenwolf at the Ryman! 50 year celebration (and it ain't in a stadium with a bunch of rules and regulations). stir it up folks

    Just my take - I'm a bit of a DSO fluffer so take this with the requisite grain of salt:

     

    Skipping the Taft?  Unless its fixed seating, I would much prefer a bigger venue to see DSO so that there is ample space to dance.  The dancers have their spot, the drinkers have theirs as do the socialites.  Dealing with cramped confines of 930, Orange Peel, or The Vic does way more to detract from the experience than them playing a more cavernous venue.  At many DSO stops those different crowds get shoved into a small space, get all squeezed together, and then everyone is left to fend for what they want from where they are forced to be.  My .02.

     

    Comparing Jeff or JK to Garcia and Page is like apples and watermelons - probably for most living guitarists for that matter.  JK is a founding member and the one responsible for many of us getting to reconnect to something that we thought was lost forever.  His unbelievable melodic phrasing and sublime vocals were the jumping off points in keeping the flame of the GD alive.  It’s probably not just dumb luck that Phil and Bobby tapped him for the Furthur slot.  Furthur was fraught with its own limitations (Phil singing, Shatnerizations, back-up cheese vocals, excruciating pace) but it could’ve been better if Phil didn’t have to be the alpha and let JK take the reins.

     

    With the context of present-day will I say this:  I love JK - he was the closest thing to Jerry I had heard and wasn’t really sure DSO would survive without him but his departure was the best thing that ever happened to this band - IMO.  While JK seemed irreplaceable, the installation of Jeff showed me that more was and is possible.  It is different though.  We lost a unique melody but what we got was a guitarist that is willing to take some serious risks.  Jeff’s not afraid to get down and dirty and let it fly.  Case-and-point:  Old-School shows didn’t surface until Jeff got here.  What time-period of the GD defines this music for me?  68 – 78.  Jeff has this span down cold and very few come even remotely close.  It’s clear to these ears that his playing has evolved over the 7+ years even if you don’t hear it.  If you don’t, that’s cool – I might be biased.  I just know that the talent and cohesion of the rest of the band has made everyone better.  Eaton, Skip, Barraco, Dino, Rob, Lisa (be still my heart) – they are the best in the business!

     

    My musical taste lacks variety and diversity – so I’m probably the wrong person to give an honest assessment.  I will say that I’m so happy to see more musicians pouring their time and energy into this music.  I’ve seen some regional bands give this music it’s due and had some truly excellent experiences.  Since my role is father, husband and exploited human capital, I don’t have nearly as much time to see the music that I love as I used to.  DSO is nationwide and I can only take my spins when they’re in the neighborhood.  That’s why I appreciate it when other bands come through to play this music at cozy little bar-rooms .  It ain’t DSO, but I can plug into the energy and take it as far as it can go – and sometimes a step or two further.

     

    Here’s to more and more musicians (and their children) getting bitten by the bug.  Things are looking good for this music but I hope we end up with an embarrassment of riches as the years flash by.

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  8. Random thoughts and randomness in general

    in Random Thoughts

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    Trying not be the 'Get off My Lawn Guy' but I might just be.  Wait - I totally am.  I'm glad that managing people is not a central aspect to what I do for a living or I think I'd go mad.

     

    I currently have a team of 8 that I work closely with each day.  4 of them are normal, hard-working, reasonable people.  4 of them have the following traits in-common to some extent or another:

     

    • They only work on what they want to work on in spite of their job description
    • They're chronically late to work at least 2 days per week
    • They're challenged to compose coherent business communication
    • One of the 4 asks for a raise at least 1x per month
    • They get into arguments with clients
    • They text me to say they aren't coming into work
    • The entitlement vibe is extremely strong
    • They think I'm an ass
    • They are all under the age of 30

    I've only hired one of these folks so only so much can be my fault.  I'm a good guy to work with/for:  my door is always open, I've used suggestions/feedback to change as many things as I can, I provide all forms of recognition, I come in early and stay late to help them whenever they need me.  My only real limitation is my proclivity to post on a GD-inspired jam-band forum-site from time-to-time.  

     

    Is there something else I need to do to tap into the spirit of the Millennial to make things better for everyone?   I can't fire them all at once.

     

    Anyone?  Dear Abby?

  13. 6/27/17 Springfield, OH

    in Tour Information Hub

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, Dead duck said:

    Well had to cancel my trip to see todays show. Plant decided to shut down 4th of July week successfully sucking up all my remaining vacation time. Still hitting Indy tonorrow and will probably have an extra ticket if anyone here wants to save on fees. Face no fees 👍  Enjoy tonights show. 

    The Plant can go bleep itself....

    I know you'll make Indy count DD!

  20. Wilmington, DE

    in Tour Information Hub

    Posted

    6/6/70

    Fillmore West - San Francisco, CA

    Set 1:
    Don't Ease Me In, The Frozen Logger > Friend Of The Devil ( > Frozen Reprise), Candyman, Deep Elem Blues, Cumberland Blues, Wake Up Little Susie, New Speedway Boogie

    Set 2:
    (Frozen Logger), Morning Dew, Me And My Uncle, Casey Jones, Dancin' In The Streets, Next Time You See Me, China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider

    Set 3:

    Good Lovin' > Drums> New Orleans > Good Lovin', Attics Of My Life, Dire Wolf, Alligator > Drums > Turn On Your Love Light > Not Fade Away> Turn On Your Love Light
    E: Uncle John's Band

    RIP Scott

    in Scott Phillips Larned

    Posted

    Amazing that it's been ten years. The pangs of sorrow lessen for those that loved Scott and the feelings of dispair are replaced with reflections of happiness and the wonderful times he shared with so many. Still, there are those times where the pangs shake you to your core because you know that this world was a better place with Scott in it.

    Scott - You were born a child of light’s wonderful secret— you return to the beauty you have always been. You are now part of everything that ever was and everything that wil ever be! Shine down on all of us today - We'll all smile back

    RIP Scott

    Fare Thee Well My Honey

    in Tara Nicole Stout

    Posted

    Hey Greg.

     

    Was thinkin about you today and your angel who is soaring through the stars as we speak.  She sang a little while and then flew on - the good lord needed her as a part of the flock.  She'll continue to smile down on you every single second of every day - until you are together again.

    RIP Scott

    in Scott Phillips Larned

    Posted

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    You keep shining down every day Scott! 

     

    I Don't Think My Song Will End
     

    While flowers, grass and trees
     

    Abound with birds and butterflies
     

    For I am one with these.

     

    And I believe my voice will sound
     

    Upon the whispering wind
     

    So long as even one remains
     

    Among those I call "friend."

     

    I shall remain in hearts and minds
     

    Of loved ones that I knew,
     

    And in the rocks and hills and streams
     

    Because I love those, too.

     

    So long as love and hope and dreams
     

    Abide in earth and sky,
     

    Weep not for me, though I be gone.
     

    I shall not really die.

     

    ~Johnny Hathcock

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