[6/27/17 Springfield, OH]

It appears there is plenty of room for both Dead & Co and DSO in this world.  Dead & Co are filling amphitheaters and stadiums.  DSO draws more people now than at any time since I've been seeing them.

 

Both are attracting new and younger fans and both are appeasing the old ones.  More enthusiasts of this music and the lifestyle it inspires will allow it to live on... and that is something it simply must do! America needs the Grateful Dead! 

 

I recall reading an article where Jerry described the deadhead community as 'people trying to live with as few rules as possible and trying to just be as fair as they possibly can with each other'

 

Based on that definition, I think the world needs as many deadheads as possible.

 

 

 

 

[6/27/17 Springfield, OH]

What a great show and great venue!   Shout out to Ohio for bringing it!  The two DSO events in Ohio so far this year have practically been free-for-alls and in the case of Springfield, it was literally FREE for all!  Ohioans just don't give a fuck!   Deflate the beach ball and get bitch slapped Little Bobby B!   Ohio must rank high in Rude's "states with the most serious Deadheads" category

 

Riveredge and Springfield are going to sustain me well until August comes!  See y'all in Rochester or Pittsburgh maybe?

[6/27/17 Springfield, OH]

16 hours ago, rudedogggg said:

I wasn't disrespecting anyone. I was making a joke how people don't realize that any dead type show is not a seated event. When the Iowa city show started there were literally 6 standing. The 4 in our group and 2 other DSO regulars. By the end almost everyone was up letting loose. When I read the quoted part it made me laugh as there's no crowd like a dead crowd and a DSO crowd is definitely a more serious musical crowd than deadco. Not a lot of tourists are at most DSO shows. Definitely the people I meet at DSO shows are a step above crowds you meet at the large shows with massive lot scenes. DSO crowds are much more serious deadheads imo. 

 

Just yanking your crank Rude.   You're hell bent on creating a rank and file system for categorizing Deadheads though. I mean, you have implemented a belt system.   You should write a book now outlining a point system or the like.  I'm really curious what my Dead score would be.  See you in Chicago.

[6/27/17 Springfield, OH]

59 minutes ago, How Do You Do? said:

Re:  Passing the hat - in the past, a local car dealer has "matched" all five dollar bill contributions.  Suggest that you drop in as many $5's as you can spare.

 

Thanks for this valuable info!  I got 5 on it!

[6/27/17 Springfield, OH]

I'm bringing my chair as well and sitting right by Rude.  I've heard a lot of rambling about "locals in chairs" as if there's something wrong with that.  When in Cleveland, I'm a local.  And if I want to sit in a chair that night then I have every right!

 

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with people who want to bring chairs or have a leisurely concert experience.  That makes them no less worthy of the music or the experience.  Nor are they in any way less dedicated to the scene or inferior deadheads.  Some people are older or have medical conditions that keep them from dancing.  I sincerely hope that none of my friends or myself are ever so physically compromised that they do not have a choice.

 

Also, we should go up and thank all those locals who come with chairs!  THEY ALLOW THIS BAND TO CONTINUE!  You think the band could afford to operate on the ticket sales generated from tour heads and people doing 6-12 shows a year?  That's like 5% of the crowd, if that.  The band, as well as us, depend on locals coming to keep the bus rolling.

[Dark Star Jubilee]

1 hour ago, cnjBrian said:

... I had changed my mind a few times and resigned myself to wallow in self pity when Mango called and I said fuck this crap, stay on the phone while I pack...

 

After Chimes nothing could be added to my 2017 jubilee experience.....

 

 

So glad you made it!

[Dark Star Jubilee]

18 minutes ago, Mason's Child said:

I knew your intent JJ. Just pointing out the holes in the dilemma. This music can make me horny but also sad exuberant melancholy. The whole array it's so beautiful. I was never offended. 

I know and well said.  This music is truly capable of tapping into every emotion we have.  And for me the emotions that get tapped into often change or expand based on my experience and situation in life.

[Dark Star Jubilee]

3 hours ago, Mason's Child said:

I find that offensive JJ. Looks like rain. Wharf Rat. Morning Dew. None of these songs elicit sexual or sensual responses. But yes some other songs do. I can name a few shows in particular that took this feeling to the next level. This caution was there. There was also a night at the capitol. We got king bee and love light that night. 70s recreation 

 

Well I hope that you realize that poking fun without offending is my true intent.

[Dark Star Jubilee]

On 5/29/2017 at 6:19 PM, Mason's Child said:

If that caution didn't make you want to fuck I'm not sure you like sex. Hell it was so great I'm sure some single guys had to take the next step up from pocket pool. 

I think I've heard you say something to this effect at one time or another for nearly all of their tunes MC

[Dark Star Jubilee]

Incredible performances all 3 nights.  Saturday was off the hook though.  This band can just hit the blast off switch at will.