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    The Grateful Dead battled the elements in July 1989, enduring drenching rains and stifling humidity during back-to-back shows at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in the nation’s capital. In spite of the bleak weather, the band thrilled the massive crowds both nights with triumphant performances that rank among the very best of a busy year that included 74 shows and the release of the group’s final studio album, BUILT TO LAST.

    ROBERT F. KENNEDY STADIUM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 12 & 13, 1989 includes two previously unreleased concerts taken from the band’s master 24-track analog recordings, which have been mixed by Jeffrey Norman at TRI Studios and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser. The collection’s colorful slip case features original artwork by Justin Helton and a perfect-bound book with in-depth liner notes written by Dean Budnick, editor-in-chief of Relix magazine. The set will also be available as a digital download in Apple Lossless and FLAC 192/24.

    When Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Brent Mydland, and Bob Weir rolled into D.C. in July 1989 for the Dead’s two-night stand at RFK, the band hit the stage running with a stellar rendition of “Touch Of Grey,” the group’s biggest hit from its only Top 10 album In The Dark, which was released in 1987. The following night, the band returned to its double-platinum commercial breakthrough when it opened the show with a fiery version of “Hell In A Bucket.”

    “RFK Stadium '89 fell right in the middle of one of the best tours of the last 15 years of Grateful Dead performances, with these shows being the sixth and seventh of an 11-show tour. This tour is widely considered the start of a nine month period of sustained excellence, which ran from Summer '89 through Spring '90. The RFK shows are as good as any of the more famous shows from this period, including July 4 in Buffalo, July 7 in Philadelphia, and the Alpine run,” says David Lemieux, Grateful Dead archivist and the set’s producer. “When Bob Weir has asked me to provide copies of Grateful Dead songs to give to his bandmates to learn and rehearse, he almost always requests Summer '89, and I've often drawn upon the RFK shows for this purpose. It's really that good!”

    Both shows feature standout moments, but the July 12 show is notable for a few reasons. Perhaps the biggest is that the first set featured at least one song sung by each of the band’s four lead singers – Garcia, Weir, Lesh and Mydland – something that rarely happened. Another surprise came when the band opened the second set with “Sugaree,” a song that almost always appeared during the first set.

    Pianist Bruce Hornsby — who briefly joined the band between 1990 and 1992 — is featured on both shows. He played accordion during “Sugaree” and “Man Smart (Woman Smarter),” with a touch of keyboard-tinkling, on July 12, and then played more accordion the following night for “Tennessee Jed” and “Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again.”

    For fans of Mydland’s tenure with the Dead – which began in 1979 and ended in 1990 with the keyboardist’s tragic death – these stellar shows capture that incarnation in peak form. Among the long list of highlights are performances of live staples such as “Eyes Of The World,” “Wharf Rat” and “I Need A Miracle,” along with rarities like “To Lay Me Down,” which was played only a few times in 1989. The July 13 show also features the band road-testing “I Will Take You Home,” a track Mydland wrote with Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow that would appear later that fall on Built To Last.

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  • Strider 808808
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    My friends and I were driving to Springfield (March 1973) in my dads Dodge Charger brougham LTD. We were so ripped my friend re read brougham as "brew ha mobile ". It was also an LTD (limited). When the rubber hits the road, it's all limited baby. The movie was quite good. Was reminded how good Brent was. Attack mode on the keys. Must have been one intense human being. Neal Cassady didn't die, he just stole another body.
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    After seeing this I can't wait for the new box. I also do not understand why movie theaters can not figure these things out. If you go to an action film them sound is blasted, but last night it was very low and hollow. My theater did not sound like they had anything but the front speakers playing and the low end was non-existent.
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    The muther flaming video disks! C'mon GDM, we know you have them. I just lined up and paid to see one on a theater screen. I cannot imagine why they couldn't just add those in and charge us another $100. I guess I'll have to depend on the youtube pirates to find these and load them up. Don't get me wrong, I paid for the box, I just don't know why they don't want to take all of my money...
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    the band did what they did. take it or leave it the lineups change and so did what was going on off stage. 1965 - 1995 thats a lot of time people want it to stay the same or when they found to be the best. that is not how life works "The wheel is turning and you can't slow down You can't let go and you can't hold on You can't go back and you can't stand still If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will ...
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    First, I ennjoyed the watch party last night. Saw some familiar faces I hadn't seen in far too long. That is the point, yes? Second, I generally favor more releases from 1989, so I'm glad on that score. Third, however, this is not one I would have chosen. The RFK shows are the worst of July 1989 by a rather large margin. The Alpine shows (all 3) are far superior. As are both Giants Stadium shows, Sullivan Stadium, JFK, Rich Stadium, & Deer Creek. Not to mention the Shorline shows from late June & the Cal Expo shows from early August (Hey Pocky > Playin > Rider > Terrapin one night & Truckin > Wang Dang > Crazy Fingers > Cumberland > Eyes the night prior). I think those picking the releases focus too much on the quality of the recording rather than the quality of the performance. These are average shows in every way save for the brief cameo by Hornsby.
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    We too had sound problems at the start (sounded very quiet and muffled) but they figured it out quickly and cranked it to 11! Overall I thought it was a good show and the crowd was really vibing well. Can't wait for the release in November!
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    Really cool analysis on the "two drummer" problem. That's the type of thing I keep coming back to these threads for. Usually when I listen, I'm too spellbound by Jerry and Phil to notice nuances about the drumming like that. I'm going to have to do a side by side track comparison and see for myself. I picked up a big DVD set called "All the Years Combine" recently. I popped in "Truckin Up to Buffalo" last night because I couldn't make it out to the movie. During the Drums sequence, Mickey grabbed this thing that looked a giant air filter, and was banging on it with something that looked like a glowstick crowbar. What is that? It didn't sound as weird as it looked. Cool sequence regardless. Someone awhile ago said that the Drums / Space sequence is a lot cooler seeing it than just hearing it. After watching that video last night I have to agree. MOAR DVDS!
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    My wife & I had a blast watching the show last night. We both love watching the band play. It's cool how many nuances and random moments you catch when you can watch them do their thing. It definitely adds to the experience. Jerry's grin is worth the price of admission alone! I'm one of those folks who buys everything that's released and I've already ordered this box set, so I'm hoping this doesn't come off too whiny. PLEASE consider releasing more DVDs because they are so fun to pop in and watch. VFTV IV, Downhill From Here, New Year's '78, and Sunshine Daydream are a few personal favorites. With all the shows that have been in the theaters, I'd think they could be easily released as DVDs. I think I remember reading there are licensing issues with the incredibly killer Europe '72 Beat Club performance, so that's understandable. Anyway, still very grateful to be able to see the band at least once a year and on a big screen with great sound, no less. Thank you to the powers that be for getting this stuff out to us and please consider releasing more DVDs if possible.
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    Your opinions chime pretty closely with how I perceive Mickeys impact on the band. He added so much during his first tenure, from September 1967 to February 1971-they were basically a different band after he joined-incredibly powerful and innovative. I think there was a bit of a lull in creativity during 1971-up until when Keith joined in October. And this to me-from October 1971 until October 1974 is the second-and best-great era for The Dead. Simply countless incredible concerts and jams that I don't think I will ever tire of listening to. No one in so called "rock" music comes close to the agility and dexterity they showed in their jams during this era. And they occurred in virtually every concert I have heard during these years. I can remember reading once that there were uneven concerts during the 1972 European tour-I have heard all of them, and I have yet to hear one. Unfortunately-to me-it all went dramatically down hill when Mickey re joined-for all the reasons you mention. Sure, there were good shows-but on the whole the magic had gone. Occasionally I enjoy listening to a post 1974 show-I played the October 1989 show from 30 Trips a few days ago, and enjoyed the second set jam there-sounded a bit like new age music to me-but in no way was it in the same class as the space jams in the pre 74 shows. Post 1974 shows have been grossly over represented in official releases-especially recently. I think they were okay at the time-and even more so if you were actually there. I only saw the Dead in two years-both in London in 1981 and 1990. So I would be interested if shows from one of those three runs were released. But listening objectively-from a purely musical point of view-none of the shows I saw hold a candle to any of the shows they played in England in 1972. The best release this year, again, this is purely subjective, has been the 1971 box set of dubious provenance that came out about 8 moths ago. 7 complete shows from July 1971-December 1971-FM sound-no in depth liner notes-just solid gold all the way through. And very inexpensive.
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RFK Stadium 1989 Box

LESS THAN 5000 LEFT

The Grateful Dead battled the elements in July 1989, enduring drenching rains and stifling humidity during back-to-back shows at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in the nation’s capital. In spite of the bleak weather, the band thrilled the massive crowds both nights with triumphant performances that rank among the very best of a busy year that included 74 shows and the release of the group’s final studio album, BUILT TO LAST.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY STADIUM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 12 & 13, 1989 includes two previously unreleased concerts taken from the band’s master 24-track analog recordings, which have been mixed by Jeffrey Norman at TRI Studios and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser. The collection’s colorful slip case features original artwork by Justin Helton and a perfect-bound book with in-depth liner notes written by Dean Budnick, editor-in-chief of Relix magazine. The set will also be available as a digital download in Apple Lossless and FLAC 192/24.

When Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Brent Mydland, and Bob Weir rolled into D.C. in July 1989 for the Dead’s two-night stand at RFK, the band hit the stage running with a stellar rendition of “Touch Of Grey,” the group’s biggest hit from its only Top 10 album In The Dark, which was released in 1987. The following night, the band returned to its double-platinum commercial breakthrough when it opened the show with a fiery version of “Hell In A Bucket.”

“RFK Stadium '89 fell right in the middle of one of the best tours of the last 15 years of Grateful Dead performances, with these shows being the sixth and seventh of an 11-show tour. This tour is widely considered the start of a nine month period of sustained excellence, which ran from Summer '89 through Spring '90. The RFK shows are as good as any of the more famous shows from this period, including July 4 in Buffalo, July 7 in Philadelphia, and the Alpine run,” says David Lemieux, Grateful Dead archivist and the set’s producer. “When Bob Weir has asked me to provide copies of Grateful Dead songs to give to his bandmates to learn and rehearse, he almost always requests Summer '89, and I've often drawn upon the RFK shows for this purpose. It's really that good!”

Both shows feature standout moments, but the July 12 show is notable for a few reasons. Perhaps the biggest is that the first set featured at least one song sung by each of the band’s four lead singers – Garcia, Weir, Lesh and Mydland – something that rarely happened. Another surprise came when the band opened the second set with “Sugaree,” a song that almost always appeared during the first set.

Pianist Bruce Hornsby — who briefly joined the band between 1990 and 1992 — is featured on both shows. He played accordion during “Sugaree” and “Man Smart (Woman Smarter),” with a touch of keyboard-tinkling, on July 12, and then played more accordion the following night for “Tennessee Jed” and “Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again.”

For fans of Mydland’s tenure with the Dead – which began in 1979 and ended in 1990 with the keyboardist’s tragic death – these stellar shows capture that incarnation in peak form. Among the long list of highlights are performances of live staples such as “Eyes Of The World,” “Wharf Rat” and “I Need A Miracle,” along with rarities like “To Lay Me Down,” which was played only a few times in 1989. The July 13 show also features the band road-testing “I Will Take You Home,” a track Mydland wrote with Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow that would appear later that fall on Built To Last.

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Don't get me started on Dick's 25, Jim. I'm one of the maligners, and I like lots of '78. Most importantly, why can't I find a Chia Garcia on Dead.net for a Xmas gift to myself??
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Never had much luck with this one. I recall a lot of loose vocals and slide guitar on top of some great Jerry stuff. Maybe i'll listen today. Which one is Bear?
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I think Bear recorded 5/10/78 - New Haven CT and Betty recorded 5/11/78, Springfield CT.
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btw, which one is Bear? I'm Lost
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Listened to the 79 Road Trips last night. Forgot how good that one is.
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You wrote: "Its always nice to read of situations where someone with little power brings someone down who has too much of it." Again, well put. The award for "Efficiency" or "Saying the Most in the Fewest Words" is yours. It occurred to me that one could rewrite it replacing "power" with "respect" and it would have similar meaning: "Its always nice to read of situations where someone treated with too little RESPECT brings someone down who gets too much of it." 1979: High energy shows, but they don't have the warmth of '78 and especially '77, to my ears. Maybe it's the cassette masters, maybe it's just the overall mix/sound palate adjustment as Brent joined. Maybe it's just that Betty wasn't there anymore, so back to house mix.... Jim, interesting that you think the Fall '79 recording fell off a bit considering they have only released 2H '79 if my memory serves.... But I just got hooked up with a slug of '79 from a super-swell dude and look forward to digging in - I don't think I've EVER listened to 1H '79... should be interesting. LOL: "Garcia Chia"... or "Chia Garcia". I think that would sell big.....
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Thanks for your comments. I agree, the word "respect" could replace "power" in my post, and still convey the same meaning. In fact, it might do it better. I also would say that I prefer 1977 and 1978 to 1979, the little I have heard of it. In fact I have listened to so little 1979 over the last year or so, compared to the amount of 1977 and 78, that I have tended to overlook it a bit. Consequently, when I listened to that Road Trips from Fall 1979, it came as something of a surprise, how good it was. Also 27th October from 30 Trips and 26th and 28th December. I don't think there have been any other official releases from this year, which is quite slim pickings compared to the amount of 77-78 shows released. Maybe less has been released because they had less to say!
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Don't forget the two Download Only shows from 5 and 6 November 79, released back in 2008. Hard to find them now as they disappeared from the store very quickly. Plus the vinyl only record store day release of 5/4/79, from Hampton Colisseum.
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I'd buy this. I mean, just this morning I saw a 'Chia Bob Ross' commercial. Anything should be possible! Also, tossing my hat in the ring for some '79 love; especially later in that year. Sixtus
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The Garcia Chia is real. I remember the comercial from the 90s.
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....Hot Tuna w/ Steve Kimock at the Capitol Theater on Relix YouTube channel. See you there!!
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Garcia Chia. Too weird, I never would have guessed.
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Was something crazy like "keep Jerry alive in your windowcille "
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Apparently so... (Same photo, five minutes later) Edit: I'm so thankful it's just a head shot. Just say no to the full chia.
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VGuy.. you're the man. A free stream of Jorma's 76th birthday soiree (I think). Every year he celebrates in NYC and drags in all kinds of special guests. I tried to make it every year.. but it's a ton of driving for me and NYC can take a chunk out of your wallet. Apparently it's at the Capitol this year.. rockin! Thanks Senator! Made my night, put me in charge of your re-election effort. Starting right.... now. Edit: Here's the link. A living legend.. check it out folks, and be sure to thank the good Senator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGgc6N8zj9A
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....to keep my constituents happy. That's what I was elected for. Enjoy!
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....Jack and Jorma look and sound grate. Kimock just came on stage. Hesitation Blues? Sweet....
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They were sold in the lot. Surprised you never saw them. 7-13-89 Cold Rain and Snow was playing today as I drove in the cold rain and snow to the beer store. Perfect timing. Shoveled my driveway tonight for the first time in several years.
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....RIP John Lennon. I remember that night vividly. Time to spin Plastic Ono Band....
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Garcia Chia, makes a great gift! Re: DP 25 count me among the proponents. Listen closely, I hear levity and soul. I often go to that pick when I need my Phil phix!! It's not the best of the discofied versions however, I suggest you try 5-15-77. 5-15-77, almost the perfect show...I wish they had finished off the St. Stephen!
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It's my annual CD sale. All of these are excellent condition and are either duplicates or cd sets where I have most or all of the songs. Some have been played once. I'll combine shipping and if you buy a bunch I'll make some deals. I can also send pictures if needed. USA only. They include: Grateful Dead- Daves Picks- limited releases- Volume 20 12/9/81 University of Colorado (2 copies, one opened $20 and one sealed $30). Volume 22 12/7/71 Felt Forum ($20) with Bonus disk 12/6/71 Felt Forum ($25) or $45 for both. Volume 24 8/25/72 Berkeley Theatre ($20). Grateful Dead-2 Show RFK Boxset-$40-includes 7/12/89 RFK Wash DC and 7/13/89 RFK Wash DC. Led Zeppelin- $8 each- all of these are the recent reissue/remastered deluxe editions with extra bonus disks: for sale is: Presence, Physical Graffiti, Coda, In Through the Out Door, Led Zep II, Led Zep III. $8 each.
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....of the DaP Boulder show. I know a lot of you didn't like the pick. I like it though, so good for me I guess....
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Anyone partake in the vinyl Hampton '79 for RSD a few years ago? Stupid question. What are folks opinions on that one? Worth ~$80 bucks on Ebay? I don't have any live Dead on vinyl. Would be cool, though that's very expensive for one show and would get alot more plays with a digital copy.
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Hi Muleskinner - I got the Hampton '79 records. I think they sound good. The cover is great. You are aware it's not the full show? The first few songs from the first set are excluded due to time constraints I suppose. That didn't bother me. Also drums was edited out. Also not too important to me. You should check on discogs. I'm seeing several for sale on there for $45-50, plus shipping from Europe. That was how I got my copy - shipped from someone in Europe. The Long Strange Trip anthology on vinyl is really great. The 6-disc set on Amazon. It has the Dark Star from 02/14/70 on one side and it's worth the price of the box. Good luck with your decision-making!
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Awesome, thanks for the great info! I will do some shopping around, appreciate the leads. For some reason it seemed like a good day to listen to '79, and that made me think of that release. I hadn't even thought of the LST soundtrack, that would be very cool as well. Off topic - Bela Fleck and his wife Abigail Washburn are currently on Prairie Home Companion. Killing it. He's playing a baritone banjo with a slide, wild.
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....but I'm not made of Money, Honey. Eighty bucks is not ridiculous, but I would counter with sixty, because I like to barter. Speaking of bartering, the price tag of the "lost" Dead show with the Buffalo Philharmonic show from '70 has mushroomed to 2K. If there's a GoFundMe account for that diamond in the rough, I'll pitch in fifty bucks easy....http://buffalonews.com/2017/12/05/reward-for-elusive-bpo-grateful-dead-… ....all in for Bela. You have grate taste....
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....how about this. What's up with this Bitcoin news lately. I googled and Wikipedia'd it to death, and I still don't get it. Am I dumb? I don't understand.
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Had tickets for Bela and Abigail last new year's eve but did not get to go. Rats.
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I live in San Diego and the conditions here are so dry and windy it almost screams "There is going to be a fire!" Our house is surrounded by extensive green belt areas (actually brown belt is more descriptive) so we share our backyard with skunks, possums, and coyotes, and there has been numerous credible mountain lion sightings in the neighborhood. We've had to evacuate twice before years ago but our neighborhood has always been spared. But my wife and I thought it wise to run through our plan should the need arise. After all the most obvious gets I said "My Grateful Dead CD collection." She said "But you've got that backed up on itunes and our external hard drive." I couldn't explain...the steamer trunk...the FW 69 box...the two May 77 boxes...Winterland 73 and 77...July 78...complete Dick's Picks collection...complete Road Trips...complete Dave's Picks...If San Diego has a devastating fire and you see a picture of a grinning skeleton sitting amidst a pool of melted cds that'll be me. No regrets.
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Bury em.. four feet down, wrapped by a tarp in a wooden box. (like you'll have time for that!). Don't forget to write a map and put an X where you buried them. The other scenario where you pack the trunk w/ all your CD's but there's not room for the wedding pictures and family heirlooms is a tough one to swallow. (..and I loved that dog!) tough choices. :D Wishing all in Calinferno the best. Scary fires to be sure.. hoping for minimal carnage and some rain and much less wind. Be safe, we'll gofund you a steamer trunk if need be.
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That's quite a collection you have there mhammond....say, I lost your address, what is it again?
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1965 Shakedown Street Golden Road CA 91995
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mhammond’s phone # is619-867-5309 Edit Ask for Jenny
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I could almost write a catchy bad pop song about that number
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Double post
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I don't think we should be surprised by this mini tour. Sorry they seem to be circling around you West Coasters. I like the idea, less fanfare and marketing, small venues with good acoustics, no need to bring the big band and just a tiny little tour (which could be all they can handle). I could be wrong.. but when Furthur was formed, I thought Phil made a point to say that he wanted to play with Bobby again (which knowing Phil's post GD history was a little unexpected). If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Tiny little one-off's and a way to connect with each other, if for only just a moment. Gives their families a mini free excursion to break up the winter time blues. We might not see many more of these events.. and its a great balance to D&C.
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I pre-registered for tickets (or at least the chance to get tickets) for Radio City. Here's to hoping tickets are reasonably priced this time around. Should be a fun time....
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These guys have given us so much music over the last 52 years, and continue to do so. So many great memories. Somebody, quick clone these guys and give us another 52 years.
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Was not moving in my car and Phil was making my car vibrate and rock during Terrapin.
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Did he blow your speakers? I'll send you the link for the class action..
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Really...... Phil and Bob, just played Mill Valley on 9/9. Sorry about all the Phil and Friends or the Family Band at Terrapin Crossroads. The Fare Thee Well, shows. Some Dead and Company shows, as well. And for no love.......How about all the JGB shows at the Warfield through 1995. The only shows here: Dead and Co. have been cancelled due to Mayer illness. Sorry living in Florida, not seeing the love lost on the Bay Area.
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