Grateful Dead

I can only imagine... I am sorry for you and the fans. I have zero interest in D&C (imnsho, it's for the next generation), but if I had been there, and then it got _rained out_... "nothing left to do but frown, frown, frown" sounds apt

I love Dead & Co. The sound of the cd's from Nugs.net are outstanding, so crisp and beautifully mixed, consistently every night. I have about 30 Dead & Co. shows that I put on shuffle and jam just like the Grateful Dead. I listen to the actual Grateful Dead way more than Dead & Co., but Jeff and Oteil and John, along with the three core, original members are absolutely providing a continuation of the legacy and are very much keeping this music alive. Dead & Co. are no more a cover band than when the GOGD went from Pig to Keith, from Keith to Brent, or Brent to Vince and Bruce, etc. Hey, Jerry did change his sound and that didn't make them a cover band then, either. I like certain songs by U2. I trend toward the guitar/bass/drums songs more than the electronic stuff, but there's no denying U2 have compiled a very impressive body of work, have had a great career, and Bono has championed a number of very important causes over the years. He has absolutely tried, and succeeded at using his platform to elevate folks, and I admire at how he gives back, given his massive wealth and success. There is absolutely no love for rap music, hip-hop, whatever here. I do not like the sound, the often angry attitude behind the delivery. I don't think there is much of a message other than, here's my gold chain and my weed and my rims on my car, and I'm flaunting my money and hanging around trying to be like the Kardashians. I don't think it provides much of a positive message to kids, other than, get a lot of bling and worship materialism. That whole scene is just a total turn-off. There is a centuries old tradition around the world of musicians playing instruments, and that's how I like my music, the human element expressed through so-called "real" instruments. Computerized noise, angry ranting and drum machines are just total bullshit. I don't have a problem with this, I accept that that's where things are at now, and I don't begrudge anyone their right to listen to and appreciate what they like, whether it's Black Sabbath, Taylor Swift or Kanye West. Go have fun.

I was poised for the best second set ever at the show last night, and then the lightning came... I still can't believe this happened. After 45 minutes we left; clearly the band was not coming back. It was torrential downpour and flooding on the way to the car. I stepped through 6 to 8 in of water more than once, but it didn't matter, the rain was coming down in torrents, so we're already wet.

Thanks, Jim for posting the url for the full boat version of one of the great crossover tunes in jazz/bues, Mingus tribute to Lester Young. Hope you get to see JB play it live, here he makes it sing with an early edition of the stratocaster Fender developed with him, guitar fans note the Wilkinson nut and primitive aftermarket heel contour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ej3BdMpgZw he can play bass too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDgkbLw4qkw GPPH interpreted by John McLaughlin (My Goals Beyond and elsewhere) is wonderful as well

Superb clip of King Crimson playing Starless and Bible Black. From the look of the line up, with the three drummers, it must be a fairly recent concert-which bodes well for my trip to see them next October. This version of Starless is a good example of how a band can revisit old material, and add new things to it. The original versions featured a much more steam lined band, with guitar, bass, drums, violin/mellotron. On the other hand-I didn't find you dissing U2 to be negative, Jim. I like reading diverse opinions on here-whether I agree with them or not. I personally like posts that stimulate discussion, and you get a range of views represented. The only posts I find negative are the ones that start personally attacking people for the views they have. Its not the actual views that come over as negative to me. The main thing is that we all respect-and if possible demonstrate that respect-to others. In the spirit of your apology, though, maybe I should follow up my earlier post by saying that when I dissed Jerry's digital manipulation of his guitar sound from about 1989 onwards-I wasn't dissing people who like it-many of whom write informative and stimulating posts on here. We can't all like everything, and to me, there's nothing negative in saying what you don't like, as well as what you do like.

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... "If it makes people happy, isn't that the point?" - That Guy from that Time I'm not a fan of D&C either, but it is, and it makes people happy. That's enough for me. BTW - U2 is better than most of the bands that are regularly discussed here... actually, nearly all of the bands that are regularly discussed here. Also, I believe Steve Lilywhite produced "Joshua Tree" while Brian Eno was more involved on "Achtung Baby", which is BY FAR U2's best record. (So many definitive statements.) Oh, and the Edge is an amazing guitar player. On a Dead note, that 9/2/80 show I mentioned earlier has been on constant rotation... it's my last 5. So Good! Happy Saturday, Peace

....but then, it wouldn't be life, now would it?

Last five.. (well two). Planned on listening, a little rain delay wont ruin that. I had a meloncoly moment tonight thinking about David D. He was always a positive influence here.. and forced me to at least contemplate grammar.. Either his probation officer wont let him log into dead.net anymore.. or I fear worse. D.D. you are sorely missed. I hope all is well wherever you are. Perhaps he was just on holiday with Bolo and got detained in the Ukraine or North Korea.. release is surely eminent.

So right in the middle of UJB, Bobby: Hey.. we've got to power down for a few minutes.. we need to shut off the power. Someone else took the mic and invited the folks in the lawn to seek shelter from the storm that's about to hit. I believe they invited them into the pavilion area. Epic summer storms in NJ tonight.. If you go to Setlists.fm, they have already stated the second set setlists as PITB>UJB>The Other One.. Weird.. they did not get to TOO yet. Great start though. Some rain delay music.. Edit: Crap.. they killed the show. I don't recall that happening much in the good ole days.. the band kept playing on... Night folks.. not that anyone is out there, I have come to believe that everyone is watching hockey instead these days. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Speaking of which.. someone should check on VGuy. He warned earlier that bad sporting news might lead to health defects.. not that I am following the game. Go Caps. (kidding, I could care less).