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Welcome, the responses of the people posting so far is testimonial enough for me. DSO and its community has been transformative in my trip. Great idea posting here. Back in 1977 when the bus came by, GD tickers were not an easy score, but you could get JGB tix for $6 and get first 10rows consistently to watch Jerry and the magic. Look forward to catching one of your shows soon.

Not to put words in AC mouth but check out his post in “seeing the unseen” thread in Random Thoughts…refers to the plethora of Cincinnati musicians playing GD off sheet music. Lots more there but will let AC elaborate.

I second that emotion. This 2fer will end my longest DSO drought since 2003! Yes even through covid caught several parking lot shows. Look forward to seeing you BillK, As far as JK leaving, of course he had to accept Bobby Phil invite. The manner in which he left vis a vis interaction with band mates, or lack there of was an issue I believe. As Rob E stated DSO is bigger than any individual member…proof in the pudding! Only current band member present at my first show in 1999 is Lisa.

NIL budget and ACADEMIC scholarship budget should be the same for college “students”. At very least NIL money or NFL should repay the athletic scholarships the “student” athlete receives. 5 times the amount if they do not graduate. All these monies go to academic scholarship fund. Alternatively, NFL has actual minor league and run it as a business…not using academic institutions to do their dirty work.

That’s what happens when you have AI aka FPI pick the best instead of playing the game. SEC best wins are against each other.

AKA DSO secret weapon…(not so secret)

They never disappoint. Good seeing you AC

and of course Queen Latifah belting out a few bars of Shakedown

Took me almost entire first set to dance my way down to you. Blair’s bass indeed cranked. Spent most of night up out of dance floor so as to have whirl around space. Fun time. Venue reminds me of Newport in Columbus, OH

I wonder what would happen if the committee took into account other pertinent team stats such as GPA, graduation rates, and % of players with arrest records. After all they are “student” athletes lol. Has been a joke a long time. It’s strictly business.

That’s a bit harsh….IMHO the venue is worth the experience. I would compare to Red Rocks in stature. I did it this summer and am glad I did. Of course I paired it with DSO show the night before and got a 60’s treat. There is no band that has more visual material than the “dead” and that’s what the sphere is all about along with stellar sound. Of course even with selling all the Dead and Co. tickets (scalpers took haircut) the venue still lost its ass. Who would you like to see there? Above being said, now that I experienced it, I will not go unless I could parlay with DSO again.

Caught first Saint in Glenn Falls and the Richmond split version…that tune came a long way. Hard to believe Lost Sailor bit the dust as Bobby thought it was too long?!…and somehow Desolation Row wasn’t.

Caught Hyryder at Headliners on Friday night. Their usual solid performance. Songs swirling in my head but cannot even attempt any coherent set lists. Of note… 25 years and 10 months ago at this exact venue I begrudgingly went to my first show where the band played “entire Grateful Dead shows” ( “note for note” lol ). No current DSO band members on stage that night are current, save for Lisa. Long strange trip rolls on.

With Romo and Dak they have had the top 2 overrated, overpaid QB in this millennium.

I was in attendance as well… First set was: Bucket Tom Thumb Peggy O MAMU Big River On the road Again West LA Minglewood Werewoles Pride of Cucamonga Let it Grow

My third GD show Thanks for the memories

A national treasure, arguably playing live music to more people than anyone ever.

Too rainy to trek to Indy Fri night but made the Saturday night show.. Help Slip* CatfishJohn Stagger Lee Lazy Lightning Supplication Eternity Eyes of the World Hard to Handle Slip* Franklins BIODTL Cryptical Other One Hell in a Bucket Cryptical Caution Dark Star I Need a Miracle Wang Dang Doodle All Right Momma Feel Like a Stranger Cold Rain and Snow OMSN * Slipknot teases between many of first set songs Not exactly sure of Caution placement and may have missed a tune. These guys are plain FUN…was asked to say “Hi” to Ed lol

Kieu, Fennario

Proud to know the vast majority of names listed in these posts. Integral part of this long strange trip.

I do remember those ads as well. This was my second GD show, really close to Staten Island where I was living but still had to walk final couple miles to venue made with semis and trainers lined up to form fence. No knowledge regarding Terrapin suite but the show was lengthy including Terrapin encore.

2 shows come to mind in the sparsely attended theme… Acoustic show in Kent, OH back in the JK days…even first row wasn’t filled. Cornmeal opening for DSO in I believe it was Oxford, MS also in JK days…I counted a total of 13 people. Both performances were fantastic. That’s why they are professionals.

Happy Birthday….Fiji 2025!

Wish I was there…Stone Pony that is (original my 2nd GD show!)

Did sphere last night…so continuing thread drift… The immersion is very real due to the enormity of the graphics and spectacular resolution. Weaving in band shots enough coupled with great sound and seats vibrating to drums makes even looking at the stage unimportant. Since I was in nosebleeds maximizing immersion…stage was postage stamp in comparison. Dead forever exhibit was worthwhile and Shakedown in hotel ballroom lacked nothing from lot scenes except no food smells. Hotel opened bar for it, band played, and all usual goodies licit and illicit available. Back to thread…I did Dead & Co only because DSO was in town previous night. I’m glad I did it but have no desire to do Sphere ( with Dead and Co ) again…Can’t wait for DSO to come around…they didn’t need video to blow me away.