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Going to have to disagree with you on this one John A. I found the book to be extremely hard to get through until I started skimming through pages. Really, the last 100 pages have anything that keeps the interest to continue reading it. Way to much writing on politics and very little on Jerry and The Grateful Dead. I don't recommend this book for the experienced deadhead, it's boring

I’ve had the same thought for sure. But I know a few people who normally just go see Dead & company all the time who are going for the first time and I’m hoping that’s a huge bulk of it. Just folks who got back into the Grateful Dead and now are going to check out dark star. That’s my hope!

That Alligator felt like a set of its own ⚡️ in addition to the mountain jam and the embryonic Uncle John’s Band jam, there were GDTRFB and NFA phrasing all over the place. obviously, that filler set was all that it was cracked up to be and more. Jeff’s vocals at the end of death don’t were haunting and fragile - only to be chased by a collective detonation to close out the song. Viola Lee that followed had one of the crazier windups I’ve heard followed by sheer madness. No reason to have a skip in my step after no sleep / endorphins have other plans tho. Just got home in time to play 9 holes with my son! Tomorrow is another matter altogether 😮

I’m a little worried about all the extra people with summer camp being canceled. It’s been a while, but last time I can recall there was no summer camp I remember it being real crowded and I camped next to a nitrous tank and kept catching people trying to go in my tent. Lol.

Maybe the craziest thing abut DSO's late 60s recreations is the original sets were sufficiently compact such that the filler can be worth the price of admission. 😁

5pm start to this show was brutal after a 3.5hr drive from Charlotte, but the reward far outweighed the sacrifice. There were predictions of a “family friendly” late 80s show in a park late afternoon in Wilmington, etc. haha. That show was def not family friendly. It was raw, viscous, intense, bubbly, inspirational, motivational, hammer down goods. Thank you band and crew for delivering on one of the best live music experiences I’ve had in a long time, and especially for closing it with Viola Lee! Essentially three sets of bliss!

Hey Duck, missed ya buddy. This show was super solid, the Jack a roe, Bobby McGee and Cumberland were with the price of admission. Second set, the two souls, bastard Fire and dancin with my boy Ed to his fav Visions made it an embarrassment of riches!! Glorious time thanks to the hardest working band in the land and a crew that makes it happen!! Love you guys!!

11/1/1969 Family Dog at the Great Highway San Francisco, CA Morning Dew, Cold Rain and Snow, Hard to Handle, Mama Tried, High Time > Good Lovin > Drums > Good Lovin > Easy Wind He Was a Friend of Mine > China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider, Casey Jones, Alligator > Drums > Mountain Jam > Uncle John’s Band Jam > Turn on Your Lovelight Filler St Stephen > William Tell Bridge > The Eleven > Death Don’t Have No Mercy > Viola Lee Blues > Feedback notes: Sold Out! Oh buddy. That show was relentless! Jaw dropper❤️ Thank you DSO and crew for making that magic happen!

First Jubilee that I remember selling out GA tickets prior to festival. update: more tickets added, no longer sold out! see you soon

Hey guys, I was locked out of this for so long that I finally just assumed it went away and I stopped checking. Something reminded me of this place the other day and so I checked and saw its back. Missed you guys lol

FOMO is really MO here. Bleh. good for you!! 💎

FOMO is really MO here. Bleh. good for you!! 💎

Original Recipe Jack straw > Jack a Roe, Me & Bobby McGee, Cumberland Blues, Walkin blues, Keep on Growing, Peggy O, Cassidy, Lindy Hop, Music Never Stopped Alabama Getaway > Feel Like a Stranger, Two Souls in Communion, Estimated Prophet > Fire on the Mountain > Drums > Space > Tomorrow Never Knows > Baby What You Want Me to Do > Dear Mr Fantasy > Visions of Johanna > Sugar Magnolia E: Day job Eggs were scrambled . Killer show ⚡️

Set 1: Bertha ; Greatest Story Ever Told ; Loser ; Black Throated Wind ; Bird Song ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Tennessee Jed ; Me And My Uncle ; Friend Of The Devil ; Playing In The Band ; He's Gone ; The Promised Land Set 2: Brown Eyed Women ; Mexicali Blues ; Truckin' > drums > The Other One > Stella Blue ; El Paso ; Ramble On Rose ; Not Fade Away > Going Down The Road Feeling Bad > Hey Bo Diddley > Not Fade Away People should really start using Grateful Sets as a set list source.

Yeah, I thought the Promise Land ended Set 1. Dead.net is different. Reversed Playin-> He’s Gone. There was a NFA reprise after GDTRFB

A few differences in the set list from last night vs the one Jenn found. Correct date and venue, but here’s what I got. Bertha Greatest Story Loser Btw Birdsong Biodtl12 TN Jed Me and my uncle Friend of the devil Playin He’s gone Promised land Bew Mexicali Truckin>drums Other one Stella El Paso Ramble on rose Not fade> GDTRFB > Bo Diddley Take another little piece 8-22-72 Berkeley just your average 23 song barn burner, haha. First set we were up close and tight, and what a treat to get He’s gone. A promised land set closer made us head for the water station. Second set we moved back to the spinner gallery. That ended up being a good move. Esp by the time GDTRFB dropped!! Always a joy getting down with people you love. Our son just relocated from the west coast to Asheville, so me and mama were happy to be getting down with last night!! Western NC done, now Big City middle NC, then coastal NC!!

Oh And Eaton played through an amp without rest of rig this show. I guess bc the era of show? Sounded great. Cotter does his thing.

i can’t make CLT. Hugs to you Tea. 😘🥰 Step on, Tiger Rose. My baby girl Fiona can’t have me gone for 2 weekends. She had a rough week this week but is back in good form after TLC. Making it to Asheville was dicey until she turned the corner Thursday pm/ Friday. Sweet thing. My ancient BRT turns 16 May 31st!! 11-12 is ave lifespan.

They sounded good last night! Vocally solid, and I swear Lisa just nails it like a steel jack hammer. 🦁 Skip laid down a nice bass solo in “He’s Gone”( I believe that was where it struck me as esp. outstanding.). Dino solo drums in Truckin smoked. Playing in the Band space took me to other places 😇. GDTRFB was meaty in that NFA sandwich. Full Other One busted outta Truckin in good fashion. Mattson and Barraco traded a little Beatles lick in Playing before emerging out of the jazzy portion ~ Eleanor Rigby. 😉 def Meili smuggled in the Mitchner’s - yum. Ole Rude with the small batch KY whiskey. Makes me think of spending time in IN casino after KY shows 2021- we drank whiskey and gambled until almost the breakfast buffet emerged. I kept up just fine- funny how that can happen and other times alcohol hits all wrong. I am still mad / sad at the SOB. 🤨Gone are the days…

Oh, dear... to have experienced these BCT shows, in The Boys' backyard no less (hell, Phil even went to Berkeley High School). The absolute peak of their powers. Talk about hitting some DSO recreation pay dirt. And Veneta was right around the corner. Goodness gracious. I caught DSO doing the show on this run with Dark Star -> Morning Dew, down the street from the BCT at the UC Theatre on University Ave. Perhaps as good as I've witnessed them play; at the least I've not seen better than the Dar Star -> Dew itself. And with a flask from the bottle of Mitcher's Barrel Proof Bourbon that Rude had smuggled in from the bottle he'd hauled from Kentucky - the cherry from mixed case he'd driven out for me. Actually, I think Meili might have smuggled it in. Anyway, you get the picture.

All the cowboy songs! Some two stepping was in order and cutting a rug on a Friday night to speed the welcome of the weekend. Wowzah. BIODTL was a welcome listen and toe tapping. Solid respite and vibes from the brunt of the world. I danced my heart out and hugged and met beautiful people. 🥰😍💃🏻

BERKELEY COMMUNITY THEATRE - AUGUST 22, 1972 Setlist Bertha Greatest Story Ever Told Loser Black Throated Wind Friend of the Devil Big River Bird Song Beat it on Down the Line Tennessee Jed Me and My Uncle Playing in the Band He’s Gona Promised Land Brown Eyed Women Mexicali Blues Truckin' drums The Other One Stella Blue El Paso Ramble On Rose Not Fade Away Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad Hey Bo Diddley Not Fade Away Filler: Piece of My Heart Koritz replacing Dini on drums. This show is part of a 4 night run at the Berkeley Community Center. The venue held 3500 people and all 14000 tickets were sold. Graham estimated 20% of ticket purchases were repeat patrons.

Fucking Wow! This show was SPECTACULAR!! Where could I even start?

Wild stuff! good times Portland

What a show to officially welcome The Boys back - and with all those bust outs, no less! Don't really need filler after that debut Wheel encore. Only show with a Might As Well opener and only show with a Wheel encore.