I know The Dead were better with Jerry Garcia, but the music is still good. And for someone who turned four on August 9 1995 (like me) and hasn’t had a real chance to see one of, if not the, greatest bands of all time, this tour is absolutely amazing. I’m 17, and I feel like I’m able to step into a time machine and go back in time to when music was better than it had ever been, and I can’t wait untill May 16th.
Amen Karl! And Jerry! I saw those pics of the pigs and the salmon eating your hand last year. You know I would love to come, but for me the timing is usually an issue. When I first heard of this 2 years ago I wanted to come, and last year too, but alas, the timing conflicted with other obligations. I was there is spirit though! Just like it was for HSB.
Billy Beru
How can you possibly construe my post as whiny? Us North Carolinians like to rib each others’ teams, especially Duke-UNC. It’s our religion. Carolina wouldn’t be Carolina without it’s archrival, and vice versa. Cryolina fans are called Cryolina, tongue-in-cheek, by ABCer’s (anybody but Carolina), because of their propensity for whining, not the other way around.
I grew up in Durham, both parents went to Duke, and had season Tix from '76-'86, when I left for college (Davidson). Both football and bb. I’ve earned the right to take jabs at UNC. But now we’re getting off topic, which is the dead. FYI, Cameron Indoor played host to the GD and I have a black n white 4/12/78 video of a spry fatman doing a Pete Townsend windmill riff! Of course Jerry was not so fat back then…
Talk to your buddy Punchy bout my Duke allegiance, he knows. Duke, Dead, Flyfishing, Festivating…my passion :thumbsup
Wow Monte that Buffalo setlist sounds great!
I love Eyes of the World, and a few of my favorites are Wharf Rat, Terrapin, Estimated Prophet, The Wheel, The Other One, The Eleven, Candy Man, Bertha, and Jack Straw. Those are only a FEW, and most of my favorites were “Jerry” songs.
I’m gonna go, and I’m gonna have a GREAT time! Just to feel that way again is worth it to me, at any price. Kinda makes time stand still for a bit, in a really good place and time.
And Monte, thanks for all the posts and pics. I for one am truly amazed and grateful for all your effort.
roast beef on weck
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It’s a roast beef sandwich on a salty kummelweck roll, w/ a sprinkle of rock salt on the top of the roll. Made only in the Buffalo-Rochester area, the “Roast Beef on Weck” is basically a Kaiser roll topped with lots of pretzel salt and caraway seeds. I had my first one in 1982. Kummelweck is simply shortened to “weck.” The sandwich is usually served with sinus-clearing horseradish, a couple of huge kosher dill pickle slices on the side, and extra beef juice served straight from the roast. Wash it all down with a cold, locally brewed ale. Then I would have like to have seen the boys last night.
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FFDave,
LOL. Great response and one I would expect from a “flaming” Dukie. :lol
Before I retort please know that I was not declaring your entire post as whiny, rather just the Cryolina comment. Now with all that said, let’s go to the videotape:
- Having lived in Charlotte for a spell and being friends with many Carolinians like yourself, many of them consider Duke to be a Yankee school and don’t even think of Duke when it comes to hated schools. Most of these folks are NC State fans and as you know have a particular revulsion for anything teal.
- My now ex-girlfriend went to Duke. This explains some of my feelings.
- You can’t be faulted that your parents went to Duke. Heck, it sure sounds like they raised a good son. :lol
- March 4, 1990. Cameron Indoor. UNC 87, (5) Duke, 75. I personally witnessed this butt whooping handed out by King Rice and crew in Cameron. Gawd it was a bloodbath.
:cheers
BB
BB
I’m loving the Duke/UNC banter, I didn’t expect to get in a bb conversation in a Dead forum; you seem like a good guy (must be if friend of Punchy) who took a wrong turn down 15-501 sometime ago. And I’d love to continue this dialogue down at TBF. I’ll buy you a Fat Tire and we can talk about some of the great games in the series. Such as 1981 when Eugene “tinkerbell” Banks hit the game tying basket (his final game, one of our greats) with time expiring (over the outstretched arms of Sam Perkins, a UNC legend) and single-handedly destroyed Carolina in OT…
As difficult as it is to admit, Cryolina was by far the best team this year and they deserved to win the title. Now cmon John Wall to Duke and we will be in UNCs position next April
A selection of thus far unplayed songs I’d like to hear, some more than others.
Wharf Rat
Weather Report Suite
Gimme Some Lovin’
Keep on Growin’
Low Spark
Tomorrow Never Knows
Octopuses Garden
Day Tripper
Dear Prudence
Strawberry Fields
Do It In The Road
Something
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Lucy In The Sky
Revolution
Attics
BT Wind
Black Peter
Box of Rain
Brokedown
China Doll
Desolation Row
Baby Blue
Don’t Ease
El Paso
Morning Dew
Dark Hollow
Esau
Estimated
Greatest Story
Hard To Handle
Hey Pocky Way
Iko
Hurts Me Too
Jack-a-roe
Let It Rock
Little Light
Might As Well
Midnight Hour
Mind Left Body Jam
Monkey & The Engineer
Mountain Jam
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Next Time You See Me
Nobody’s Fault
On The Road Again
Race Is On
Reuben & Cherise
Roadrunner
Rosalie McFall
Roses
Sage & Spirit
Sailor>Saint
Same Thing (I was there for the breakout, almost 20 years to the day if I remember correctly)
She Belongs to Me
Sing Me Back Home
Spanish Jam
Spoonful
Stir It Up
Lazy Lightnin’>Supplication
Tangled Up In Blue
Till The Morning Comes
To lay Me Down
Tom Thumb’s Blues
Top Of The World
Tons of Steel
Victim
Visions of Johanna
Walkin’ The Dog
Wang Dang Doodle
We Bid You Goodnight
You Win Again
World To Give
How many shows are left on the tour?
Are you sure that’s all? :lol :lol :lol
Right on, Dave - looking forward to discussing Duke’s glory years and how they cannot recruit the low post player anymore. :cheers
Looks like you got smited a bit for perhaps revealing your Duke colors - we’ll get you back to your proper status. :thumbsup
The Dead
April 21, 2009
HSBC Arena
Buffalo, NY
recorded and transferred by Chris LaPorte
Set 1:
01 Tuning
02 Promised Land
03 The Love Each Other
04 Mama Tried
05 Loser
06 Smokestack Lightning
07 Stella Blue
08 All Over Now
09 Big River
Set 2:
01 Tuning
02 Playin’ in the Band
03 Me and Bobby McGee
04 Loose Lucy
05 Ramble on Rose
06 Drums
07 Space
08 Maggie’s Farm
09 Eyes of the World
10 Playin’ Reprise
11 donor rap
12 Truckin’
The Dead
April 22, 2009
Wachovia Arena
Wilkes-Barre, PA
recorded and transferred by Robert Krall
01.Jam > Mr. Charlie
02.Stagger Lee
03.Liberty
04.Candyman
05.Me & My Uncle
06.Built to Last
07.Tennessee Jed
08.Dire Wolf
Set 2
01.Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion >
02.Revolution
03.Weather Report Suite >
04.Iko-Iko >
05.Rhythm Devils >space
06.Caution >Jam >
07.So Many Roads >
08.Midnight Hour
09.Box of Rain
BB
I’m in New Orleans and Duke bb just isn’t that important now. Several of my Tarhole friends are meeting me in approx one hour in the Big Easy. I’m gonna get an earful of cryolina pride this weekend. The good news is I ran into Nate James in Atlanta yesterday and he tells me were about to sign the best point guard in hs. So it’s a beginning to take us out of mediocrity, a place we have been residing over the last 5 years. It’s all about cycles my friend. Now LTGTR!
I’m ready for more music…last night saw free concert (Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers) at Lafayette Square with the amazing hostess Courtney), gambled (lost), saw good 20 piece funk/jazz band from France off the FQ…first live song to greet my ears in NO? Why, Aiko Aiko of course!
Dave,
Awesome! Oh man do I love the Big Easy.
If you can get in you must eat at Jacque-I-Mos - one of the best restaurants I’ve ever experienced. Afterwards, head next door to the Maple Leaf for some drinks. And if you go to the Columns Hotel bar make sure you say hello to Mike the bartender.
Don’t forget to see the Rebirth Brass Band! (the band ya love to hate).
:cheers
Check that! And I will be seeing Rebirth Brass Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and other local groups…JT Sat night!
heres from last night 4/24 in uniondale
(Set 1)
Jack Straw
Brown-Eyed Women
It’s All Over Now Baby Blue
Easy Wind
Death Don’t Have No Mercy
Don’t Ease Me In.
Lost Sailor
Saint of Circumstance
(Set 2)
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Peggy-O
Looks Like Rain
Alabama Getaway
Dark Star
Rhythm Devils
Space
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
Goin’ Down The Road Feeling Bad
(Encore)
Touch of Grey
nice, finally got a lost sailor > st of circumstance and some dylan tunes!
and a brown eyed woman and masterpiece… cant wait till this one comes up on the archives
looks like a couple repeats too, touch of grey and a jack straw…
man, these boys are on fire! wish i could see em again before the end of the tour!
i heard from some heads that at rothbury dylan is gonna be playin with the dead… maybe a rumor, but what a rumor it is…
I wanted to thank JJ for being a gentleman. Thank you. I’m embarrassed as hell right now, and eating some CROW, in my mind anyway. I deserve it. I put too much trust and value in these boys for way, way too many years. Then I elevate them to unrealistic levels without basis or facts. I’m Dead-ass guilty.
I have quoted Jerry here endlessly, as have many others. I’m a freak. I’m living in a time-warp. I still believe in the same core values I had back then. How could Bob & Mickey side with these people publicly - for years? I’m talking about Bush, Rumsfeld, Kissinger, Rockefellers, Haliburton, Bechtel, IMF, etc. Weir and Hart are camping, bunking and sleeping with these people - the enemy. Are these 2 idiots getting behind torture, illegal wars, and crimes against humanity? I was shocked by this news. Obama can’t even decide about how to handle people who torture.
Look, waterboarding is when you fill someone’s lungs up with water. Period. You fill up their lungs, more and more. It’s called drowning. Nothing is simulated. This is torture - along with other brutal and “enhanced” techniques that are horrible. We have made countless new terrorists and enemies by lies, torture, illegal war and occupation, and endless corruption. Pakistan is imploding. We created the Taliban when we fought a counter-insurgency against the Soviets in Afghanistan. We also helped Saddam out when he invaded Iran in 1980. Countless millions of people are upset and pissed off. We are also facing severe climate change, along with a perpetual Ponzi scheme. How are we gonna do this?
ACLU is right now receiving new documentation and photos in a FOIA (freedom of info act) filing. The pics will be out any time. Claims are being speculated that these pics show a network of US torture by CIA. All over the place.
Vanity Fair’s Alex Shoumatoff just published this 6-page expose about The Bohemian Grove.
Alex Shoumatoff - mug shot
arrested at Bohemian Grove
hiding behind redwood tree
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The piece gets lost in old growth forest management issues, which are very important. But, it’s too weak on the point of who The Bohemian Grove people are.
This letter to Bob Weir - July 1998 frames it in a broader context.
New Torture Photos Being Released - Huffington Post.
“grateful dead miami 93”
Man! THAT was a great show. First show we took the kids to and they had a blast!
Auntie Hope :festivarian2 :green
Sounds like the Dead blew the roof off the garden Saturday night…for any naysayers, please read below…
Saturday evening Jazzfest, NO, wasn’t shabby neither! James Taylor delivered a soul wrenching performance, among others…
The Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York, New York
April 25, 2009
7:30 PM
Disc One/Set One:
Intro
Cosmic Charlie
China Cat
Shakedown Street
Ship of Fools
He’s Gone
Cassidy
Sugaree
Drums/Space
Crypitical Envelopment
The Other One
Born Cross Eyed
St Stephen
The Eleven
Uncle John’s Band
Unbroken Chain
Gimme Shelter
One More Saturday Night
Donor Rap
E: Brokedown Palace
The Band:
Phil Lesh
Bob Weir
Bill Kruetzman
Mickey Hart
Warren Haynes
Jeff Chimenti
Reviewer: G. Ganter - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: I’ll meet you at the MSG
I went to this show with about 20 old Deadhead friends from the Vershire, VT high school and we danced behind stage just like the old days. One of my friends came out of this show saying it may have been one one of the best shows he had ever seen, Jerry or no. Regardless of whether it compares with pre-1995, it was a great concert. It’s hard to please Deadheads who have seen a lot of old shows, but everyone I saw had a huge smile on their faces at the end of the night. It was a very moving experience for me to be with so many good friends, and be so blown away by the energy and focus at MSG. My first show was Cape Cod 79, and I’ve seen a lot of Phil, and Ratdog, and the 2003 Dead tour but was unprepared for how much they put out at this show.
Despite the nay-saying that Warren’s-no-Jerry, I luckily caught a few shows on this tour and they seem to be self-consciously working on a group sound that doesn’t rely on Warren’s leads to carry every song. Sure, he shreds when he wants to (like the end of Sugaree) but he generally works on guitar support to let the rest of the band do cool stuff (check out that Mr. Charley, for ex., at Wilkes Barre–still gives me chills). It’s not the guitar virtuouso approach like Jerry-era Dead, but wow, what color and enthusiasm and creativity. I love this stuff and they seem to be getting better every night.
And thanks Mr. Suraci–great recording, as usual.
Reviewer: mountaingypsy - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: MY FIRST SHOW!!! AND WOW!!!
I have been a GD fan forever, never saw a show till now…and boy did they spoil me!! There wasn’t one song that wasn’t fueled with passion…and Sugaree? well didn’t want to stop dancin’!!! The energy level at this show was palpable and I think Jerry had a large part in that. Heaven was missin’ an angel Saturday night cus he was with us at The Garden show!
Peace Love and Light to all!
MG
Reviewer: TheDeadAreAlive - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: can’t stop smiling!
As another reviewer said below, the boys made NYC smile ear to ear all night long! I had my worries based on hearsay from earlier shows in the tour, but those worries evaporated as soon I heard the first notes of Shakedown Street following China Cat – What A Treat! At that point everyone in the Garden knew we were going to get 110% of whatever energy and soul the band had to give.
IMHO, Bill and Mickey would get joint MVP if one were pressed to make such a call. They were inspired all night. They seemed to provide the band with the sure-footing it needed to jam and explore. And there was some exploring going on – i.e. 10+ minutes for almost every 1st set song – but it felt purposeful, like the band was committed to developing THESE songs with THESE members.
And holy sh*t can Warren sing! Whatever melody may have been lacking from his guitar at points was compensated for by his gospel-like singing, especially on Sugaree and He’s Gone. I teared up for the whole 2nd half of He’s Gone… MSG was filled with sad sweetness.
Being too young to have seen the Grateful Dead, I feel like tonight I got the genuine experience that history and circumstance otherwise would have robbed me of. Hope it’s the first of many.
Oh, and keep singin’ Phil!
Reviewer: M*rsh - [4.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: IN & OUT OF THE GARDEN
As always, there was alotta speculation and wishing in regards to what tonight’s opener would be. In my wildest imagination, I never expected COSMIC CHARLIE! Then the Jerry tunes kept rolling: CHINACAT > SHAKEDOWN (again, who’d of thunk?) SHIP OF FOOLS. HE’S GONE. I know full well that HE’S GONE was written with Mickey’s father in mind, but in this mix, it was evident that everyone was thinking JERRY. I for one, got choked up & teary-eyed. Relief came from Bobby’s old familiar opening note to CASSIDY. It was very well-played tonight. SUGAREE closed the set with Warren ad-libbing “Shake it Sugaree, I’ll meet you at the MSG.” KUDOS!
Anyone that visited the restrooms during the show can tell ya; the place was rockin’ (literally! One could feel the floor swaying under thousands of dancing feet. Even Phil commented on it and was inspired by it for the choice of encore.)
If COSMIC CHARLIE wasn’t enough of a portender for the night, opening the 2nd set with DRUMS should have made it obvious that we were in for quite a ride.
When Jerry was alive in this plane, there were alotta nay-sayers always complaining that “The Dead were better in the 60’s.” Now, we hear “It’s not the same w/o Jerry.” I agree, we collectively lost someone very important and no one could ever fill that void.
Tonight’s 2nd set should have pleased the former nay-sayers. It was straight out of the early Grateful Dead setlists. Out of an all too-short DRUMS, we were treated to CRYPTICAL ENVELOPMENT > THE OTHER ONE > BORN CROSS-EYED >ST. STEPHEN > THE ELEVEN > UNCLE JOHN’S BAND > UNBROKEN CHAIN >GIMME SHELTER. ONE MORE SATURDAY NIGHT. I’m sure many Heads, like myself, were hoping for that St Stephen, as soon as Garden tickets landed in my hands. But who expected it to be gift-wrapped in such a retro-set. Repeats from Albany, last week: The Other One and Unbroken chain were played better tonight, as was Sugaree. I’ve never heard an UJB I didn’t like (even Jimmy Buffett & Indigo Girls’ covers). It’s our anthem and my heartbeat. Tonight’s version was no disappointment, with the fellas giving it back that old 70’s flavor. And to hear Warren rip out my favorite Stones’ tune was reminiscent of the first time I saw Bobby play Satisfaction in Hampton. Is there nothing these guys can’t pull off?
Phil added some comments to his his DONOR RAP regarding the magyck of Madison Square Garden and NYC before we were serenaded with a BROKEDOWN PALACE encore. I thought they’d save that tune for The soon-to-be-demolished Spectrum next week, maybe we’ll here it again.
I walked out of The Garden & into the city streets with a thought that is gonna bring me alotta criticism and probably cost me some friends: Tonight’s show was better than SOME of the early 90’s shows I went to. Let’s be honest, kids… Those last few years were not good ones for Jerry. Even with the tele-prompters, he still got lost, forgot lyrics. The last time I saw him alive (The Knick '95), he did not look well. I love Jerry as much as the next Head (probably more). Even I can admit, his addictions got the better of him. Like so many other music icons, we lost our dear leader to the evils of society. Jerry just fought back harder & longer than the others were able to. “The trouble with you is the trouble with me, ya got 2 good eyes, but ya still don’t see.” (sob)
Reviewer: pyite74 - [4.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: kudos to Tony Suraci
Thanks for your efforts! Nice sounding rig to boot!
Reviewer: keneebeck court - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: Yippeee Doooo Daaa Day
You never realize how much you miss something until they come back. WOW!!! I closed my eyes and it brought me back to the 80’s when they used to to 3 or more at MSG in a row. Each show vastly different. The boys are sounding good and tight. Hopefully this will lead to a Summer tour of stadiums. Would love to see them at Gillette and the new Meadowlands. Thanks tapers and thankyou Phil and Bobby for mending your ways.
Reviewer: revjustin - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: This show owns it!
The boys are ON FIRE! Love it. Second set opener of Rhythm Devils > Cryptical > Other One must be heard to be believed. That was a good choice.
Rob is more prominent in the mix here, as well, which is nice, since he brings lot to the table. His solo in Sugaree is nice.
Reviewer: darazn1 - [4.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: Getting better every day!
The band is getting tighter and tighter with every show.
Beginning to sound like a band capable of going out and doing some consistent touring. They are playing with originality, good ears, and lots of soul. Recreating the songs for the new band format is likewise a great move. Good music as far as I can tell.
Reviewer: OldSchoolJersey - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: Off…The…Hook
Firstly - thank you tapers.
Secondly – IMHO this was one of the best Dead shows I have ever seen, with or without Jerry, since 1990. Certainly the best show at the Garden since '91.
Thirdly – it’s a shame I can’t do the whole tour!
Reviewer: Harmony Koruption - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: oh wow!!! this MSG show was GREAT!
all i’ve heard this tour is a mass of bellyaching negatives about the band,the ticket prices,the lot scene…ect. this has never swayed my decision to attend. im there for the music. man,this show is just intense…you can hear more confidence in them here! more soul more heart…its like its all comming together and they are on fire! yeah man,bob is sounding way better then the start of the tour…but im thinking they are just workin’ out the kinks…just playin and playin’and as always just getting better and better…all tour there has been great sets…i’ve heard some tunes i thought didnt have the energy it should but at this one…nothins’ lacking…SEE YOU IN CHICAGO!
Reviewer: SobeHead - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: Happy to be @ MSG
WOW! What an amazing show! It was my first time seeing the Dead at MSG and i was totally blown away! The vibe was really great, lots of true heads at the show, every song was a singalong and i really felt at home among the family of fans. Every person i met at the show was special and it really made me want to stay on the bus and keep trucking through the rest of the dates. I think this show was definitely a highlight of the tour so far and in the end may prove to be one of the best if not the best show of the tour. He’s Gone was happy and sad at the same time, the drums/space track was really great it reminded me of the good old days my only complaint is that it wasn’t longer, St. Stephen was dead on, and they really rocked the joint with One More Saturday Night. This recording is top quality, it really captures the energy of the show. Thanks to those who made it possible and I’ll see you at ROTHBURY!!!
Reviewer: Here & Now - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: Best show of the tour so far!
Im my opinion, This is the best show of the tour so far. Greensboro was close. With a great setlist and excited energy inside and out but I have to say MSG F—ing rocks! A triple threat!
Venue/Show Energy, Setlist, & Sound. A+.
Thanks again to the tapers. You all are deadicated and awesome!
Please guys keep on truckin and do a fall tour.
Happy Head!!!
Reviewer: guy in fiji - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: The greatest so far…
It’s been an emotional few weeks for me being so far from my favorite band’s resurgence. On paper, these sets are so beautiful and the kind of stuff which would get any head excited.
This MSG show was bleeding energy even before I heard these tapes…following along with the various twitter feeds from that evening, I could tell something special was going on.
The tapes from this show are just so sweet and big respects to all the tapers providing this service. This Sugaree was one of the finest I’ve ever heard. What an energy this band is showing right now. The entire show rocked and I’m just so thankful to be able to listen.
To all attending these shows, you’ll never have any idea how envious I am. Enjoy your rides…
Reviewer: Skippy61 - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: WOW tapers you ssooooo ROCK
Once again my review is split on the wonder that this Band is capable of it’s making me smile a ton at each show…MAN. Was it like this back in the DAY?? I was already on the bus but this shit makes me rear back and howl!! If a person had never heard a Dead show this would be a grate first one i think.
I can hardly keep the smile off my face as I am listening to He’s Gone and the crowd singing along making the magic as Phil is wont to say… ok yes I am singing too 
Thank you tapers you are doing a great thing that maybe society at large doesn’t respect but to us DeadHeads you people are HEROS, keepers of the sacred fires, watchmen on the Wall. Epic acts
of courage,getting the equipent ,huge expense, I would think,going early to set up, getting it all together and uploaded in DAYS maybe even from the ROAD!!! THANK YOU from my DeadHead heart
PEACE:SKippy
Reviewer: BataviaSparky - [4.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: I am a changed man.
Goodness gracious. I was NOT there but I just finished listening through headphones to the entire show front to back. That should tell you something right there. The energy compares to the Chicago Bulls’ team energy in today’s huge win over the Celtics in 2OT (I WAS at that show and I’m still pumped 6 hours later!) Back to the show- Sugaree rocks OUT! Superb Jeff lead! He reminds me of Brent- I am really digging his playing! The drums to open Set2 is unique as hell- sounds like f’ing Shpongle! Seriously! The Cryptical is deliciously weird- damn good! Look at all the exclamation marks! I JUST CAN’T GET OVER WHAT I HAVE JUST WITNESSED WITH MY EARS. The two Chicago shows just became can’t-miss for me. St Stephen sounds jazzy like 6/9/76 so,so, hot! Gimme Shelter rocks. Did I mention Sugaree? Wow. Man. I’m blown away. BTW- I TORE UP the 3-30 show in my review- justified IMO- this just is not the same band.
Reviewer: Loser_Boy - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: thanks for the magic
probably like looking through the hubble telescope eh taper? awesome
Reviewer: SJD_Debo - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: Thanks!!!
Thanks Tony for your effort and adding yet another fine recording to the archive.
Reviewer: Gr8tefloyd - [5.0 out of 5 stars] - April 27, 2009
Subject: Jerry would be proud…
Let’s face it folks, The Dead are not the Grateful Dead…but a 3 hour and 45 minute show of amazing Dead tunes cannot be beat at the Garden.
In all my years at MSG as a concert goer, I have never experienced such a packed house. The aisles turned to standing room. The crowd gets first thumbs up, energetic and involved, I even saw a security guard smile as he hit a giant floating balloon.
As for the music, set 1 was outstanding, China Cat, play me one note and I am happy, play for over 11 minutes I am happier.
Shakedown-Ship of Fools-He’s Gone…like Ewing having a triple double in the playoffs, the crowd responded accordingly. Imagine 20,000 deadheads singing “oooooo…nothing’s gonna bring him back…” If I were the Academy, He’s Gone would get the Oscar for “Best Song of the Night”
Jerry would be proud.
Even the drums, which we sat roughgly 20 feet from Mickey, was a different experience. Sounds like a Floyd show at first, built into a percussion parade. My right ear is still recovering.
Rather than rave about every song for Set 2 (minus Phil’s voice) Set 2 was solid.
I think the overall highlight was St. Stephen. With a 20 minute lull, hearing the opening riff was a much needed burst of energy. Once the band joined…well…Jerry would be proud.
Gimme Shelter, gimme 8 minutes of a great cover.
Ending on a sad note, the final bow was truly a pinnacle moment for the remaining members of the Grateful Dead. Even with a slight sweat, I had chills, as did most people who might never see these guys again.
They came to rock MSG, they came to give us a taste of the music we all love, they came to honor Jerry, they came to prove that the music has and will never stop…
:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :kiss :kiss
They put words to the feeling in my heart. THAT’s what I’m talking about! :thumbsup
:band
I am looking forward to the Dead in Denver. I want to be free of preconceptions as I walk in, I will ride the music.