Michael Doc Watson

I don’t know if this counts as a tease or as a hint but several years ago at Varity Playhouse I was hanging out with the band long before the show. At sound check I was at the rail with almost no one else in the venue. Dino and Rob said to each other, “We should do “Weirwolves” with a voice level I thought was strangely loud for talking to each other with nothing else going on at the moment. Apparently they wanted me to hear them. I had forgotten it was Halloween night and DSO opened the show playing “Weirwolves of London” Peace and Love, Doc

Per the Big Book, Deadbase 50, ….8/21&22/1993 the Indigo Girls opened….6/17,18&19/1994 Cracker opened... 6/23&24/1990 Little Feat opened both nights. Peace and Love, Doc

I plan on being back on the bus too after two serious operations and finally being home again just two days ago. Hopefully I'll have enough energy by then. If I can make it, Dr B should too. Peace and Love, Doc

A few years ago at the Sweetwater 420 Fest in Atlanta it rained cats, dogs, and frogs. The band was under a roof but at the rail we were soaked. At one point the rain changed from a downpour to dumping buckets on us and the crowd let out a mighty cheer for the storm as the band played on. Peace and Love, Doc

A very good idea for DSO to reconise the graduation of a good fan. Along with many others, we support this idea. Peace and Love, Doc

April 11, 2021 each setlist copied from Stu Pollack's posts on Facebook, "Fans of John Kadlecik (FOJK) "

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In Star Trek’s world, the Tamarians language was all metaphors taken from their stories of the past. The following are quotes of the Tamarian's and a partial translation. And then finishing with our version. Picard and Dathon at El-Adrel successful first contact Darmok and Jalad on the ocean new friendship Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra Cooperation Kailash, when it rises" a loss or sacrifice Sokath, his eyes uncovered realization Zinda, his face black, his eyes red discomfort, possible indication of inability to survive Kiazi's children, their faces wet Do not cry Temba, at rest peace or acceptance signifying that all is well. Herdy and Matt at The Ledges Angel and Chuck on the ocean Mason and Doc at Tanagra Black Peter, when it rises Barry, his eyes uncovered Hunter, his face black, his eyes red Jerry’s children, their faces wet Herdy, at rest

for our Brother....

Herdy was a wonderful friend. Years ago you could find him at almost every show laughing and danceing around. It is sad that another brother has moved on to higher lands where the music plays and there is always plenty of dance space. We will miss you, Herdy peace and Love, Doc

JBL 4350 speakers with added Altec horns. "He built a dedicated listening room within the warehouse of his import-export business, where he stores his large collection of profession reel to reel tape machines and master tapes. He goes to the listening room daily to tinker with his toys. Wilson has to wear hearing aids in order to conduct conversations unless the surroundings are very quiet."

Here is a link to an article that some of us might be interested in reading. It is mostly about the sac player, Clarence Clemons, but contains information about the Grateful Dead from a non deadhead view point. https://www.psaudio.com/article/when-jerry-and-the-big-man-almost-busted-this-city-in-half/

All good thoughts and ideas to ponder over. Discussions could solidify opinions but not bring truly solid answers. Maybe the truth of these questions is different in various lives. Does the catapillar eating the leaves off my tomatoe plants cause more beauty than the butterfly ? Peace and Love, Doc

dark black hashish saturated with opium was very best while listening to "Dark Star" when it first came out on the album in the early seventies

Randy, a whole crew enjoyed the show by way of your tickets. I had 4 miracles to give since my brother is on the injured list too. Before the show I was in the nearby bar which was packed with deadheads. There was a little note hanging from the edge of the bar saying I had miracles available. Then I turned from talking with Charles and Themia to find a nice lady next to me. After a bit she decided to go the show. She declared it to be a date with me but I declared no commitments. As time progressed we headed through the light drizzle of rain to the Palace. We quickly rounded up a few that had one finger in the air. I led the group to the door thinking " This is some encourage I ve got here, a beautiful lady, a young hippy couple, one in the oven, another middle aged hippy, all led in by the oldest man at the show" We checked out downstairs seat locations but I let them all know I was headed upstairs where my other good friends would be dancing. While wondering around I discovered your seats were on the very front row of the balcony. I told the usher there was no way I d stay on that cliff's edge. My long time friends started arriving ...good to see my family again. We filled the open space with a row of twenty dancers the whole show. After a bit your guests found their way from below and joined our dance party. At set break the couple said that at the Jubilee I had given them fresh aloe for the badly sun burned girl. Then I remembered them and was pleased the lady had recovered. Hmm? Jubilee was eight months ago. I think they will name the baby "Sunshine". Peace And Love, Doc

I loved the Jerry Garcia band first set. I ve been enjoying that music more than straight Grateful Dead. My older brother, Cary, who has gotten on the bus in the last few years, preferred the second set of GD songs which he was familiar with. Peace and Love Doc

Yes, that s what happen per my notes. I was texting song by song the set list with twisted comments live as it happen to our party line of friends down South, including Tea. Peace, Love, and Happy New Year Doc

Randy, If you can transfer the tickets to me at doc.wtsn@gmail.com ticketmaster , I can guest in a few good people. Peace and Love Doc

Good move, Randy. Everyone should enjoy the shows. This afternoon we have been watching my favorite Broadway/cinama showw” The Music Man” ...a good warm up for tonight

That friend here in Albany couldn’t go so I don t have any debs on the tickets. Latter today I’ll watch for someone near the Palace and maybe be able to pass along a miracle. If no-one here on the forum asks for them it might easiest to transfer etickets to me about 4:30 pm this afternoon and I can have the guest come in with me Peace and Love Doc

Hi Randy, of coarse I remember you. Sorry to hear about your injury. My older brother is in a simular situation but as of this morning he says he is good to go. We are checking with a deadhead friend if he wants to go and will know in a couple hours. We will stay in touch today. If some other foreum friends need the tickets before I find out, go ahead and transfer to them. Peace and Love Doc

I'll be traveling from the sunny South to Albany to take my older brother to both shows this week. I hope to see some friends there. Who else will be at the shows? Peace and Love, Doc

I wonder if the recent question of lack of shows in Canada triggered a computer to send this message. Maybe we should keep her in mind when DSO does a show in Churchill, North West Territory.

Scarlet, Welcome to this friendly place. Interesting that your map placement shows "Jersy", off the coast of France, other than the "New Jersy" Peace and Love, Doc