LangeradoSoul

Well....not so fast. I live in KY, right outside Lexington. Last year the schools delayed announcing when graduation would be, so I purchased tickets to Dark Star Jubilation. A few weeks prior to the event, the schools decided graduation would be on the same weekend. I had the same thought: who in their right mind would schedule a graduation on a three day weekend? Well, they did. and my wonderful son was graduating. So I did what any loving father would do. I did both! Woke up around 3 am on the first night, drove like a bat out of hell, showered & changed in truck stop, and arrived early, clean, and suited up in Lexington where the ceremony was. Afterwards, celebrated with lunch and a celebration at home, and much joy was to be had. Then I immediately jumped back in my car and made the 4 hour trek in record time and pulled back into Legend Valley, back to my tent, grabbed a couple of beers, and walked into the bowl as DSO took the stage again. It was a whirlwind, but I did successfully manage to attend a much needed festival after covid and also celebrate my Son's awesome achievement. Win win. But yes, even in KY, graduations are planned for Memorial Day Weekend.

It was a show that happened really quick. It was basically conceived and announced in 24 hour period Um, like the Steely Dan with dead overtones

Grateful Sunday Presents: Friday Show The Fishtank, Lexington, KY, Friday, 2021-12-17 ~|~ Feel Like A Stranger Mama Tried> Mexicali Blues West LA Fadeaway Ya Mar (Phish) Loser Pretzel Logic (Steely Dan) Ramble On Rose* Jack Straw* Tough Mama (Dylan) Music Never Stopped* ~||~ Don’t Let Go* Peg (Steely Dan) Cumberland Blues* Rubin and Cherise* Viola Lee Blues* Tore Up* China Cat Sunflower> I Know You Rider* Run Run Rudolph ~~~~~~ Lee Owen, Guitar Brandon Bowlds, Guitar Rob Barnes, Bass Brad Slutskin, Keys Dino English, Drums *with Jenny Adkins on back up vocals This little show at the Fishtank in Lexington was one of the better shows I’ve seen in a year. Lee and Brandon traded rhythm and lead guitar on every song outdoing one another and raising the energy level higher and higher, while Rob Barnes and Dino kept the groove jumping with their bass and drums locked in. The Viola Lee Blues and Dont Let Go were serious highlights and had amazing jams in them. walked in thinking I’d have a couple drinks and a decent time, but the music was stunning.

VIP tickets also ordered, here’s looking forward to one of my favorite weekends

Thanks for the announcement! Looking forward to this weekend:

It was great to see you again, and it was a good show and a great crowd. See you soon!

Here's a few: 2/13/1970 3/24/1990 4/1/1969 5/26/1973 6/28/1985 12/31/1978

If they do, hopefully the tempos will pick up

Dark Star Orchestra • 2021-11-13 (03:02:39) • Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, New York https://archive.org/details/dso2021-11-13.at3031spc4audmatrix.flac24

This is a weird response. Take a deep breath rabbi

Saw Dinosaur Jr again last night- my previous show was 2009. Great show. First time visit to Brooklyn Bowl (Nashville edition). I was always skeptical about bowling and shows, but it totally worked. I thought it was a fantastic venue. Most venues feel like a place that is designed with minimal thought to fans except to take their money, and at least at this one, you were deceived into thinking that someone designed it so music fans could enjoy themselves.

Nope

I'm extremely jealous, not gonna lie

Thats a reasonable explanation, thanks

None of my business, but: lots of groups toured this summer & fall with a pretty normal touring schedule. Any reason why DSO did a lighter schedule with mainly weekends? Need some extra time off? Looking forward to the next DSO show,

I did full time tour from 1998 to fall 2001. Further Festival/The Other Ones, Ratdog, (and some Mickey Hart), and Phil Lesh with Kimock and then the Quintet. It was an amazing time. Those tours were a blast and Bob & Phil (even Mickey) grew as solo artists So much so that when I saw DSO in 1999 or 2000 I didn’t appreciate it as much as I would later. also, I had Pfizer 2x and it didn’t affect me except sore arm.

Ran into Ammagamalin Crew last night at Born Cross Eyed show in Louisville. good to see you!

They’ve definitely felt much more chatty on stage and robs definitely been higher energy this tour. I’ve appreciated both. See you all down the road!

Night number one I was having trouble catching my groove. Night number 2 was the complete opposite- stellar performance and the crowd energy was much higher. I was sitting next to the soundboard and had a wonderful evening and the notes were everything I needed. Love Eatons new Gibson…sounded fantastic

I’m there for both nights now. Looking forward to it..

I saw the Decemberists at this venue. Weirdly enough, it never works out that I can see DSO locally it seems, but I will be there Saturday.

I had a great weekend and Saturday night show was great. For the Saturday show, I arrived back from graduation ceremonies in KY 10 minutes before DSO came on- perfect timing. I also pulled off another DSO event doing what I do best: hiding anonymously among a crowd avoiding anyone I might possibly ever know dancing to my hearts content. This was a much needed pick me up for a really weird dry spell and year.

Great show! Loved it! Cold cold wind and rain! Successfully woke up at 4:30 am and am now at graduation 4 hours away for my high schooler to the delight of my wife. see you tonight!

Rude, thank you for your forecasting. If this is accurate, I will nominate you as the Official DSO forecaster going forward. have a safe trip folks

I’m really only coming to see DSO, but I’d love the backstory on the lack of schedule being officially posted