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Saw him play twice and both in the early 90s. One was summer of '92 at an amphitheater of about 7000 and Phish as opener (Santana and Trey trading licks remaining quite the memorable treat). To my ears, Santana never expanded from the style he developed in the late 60s/early 70s, which places him more into role of ring leader rather than front man. Which is fine as he does it very, very well. Just listen to some of his Montreux Jazz material. I think he's always been okay with doing his thing, as limited as it is, and then stepping aside to let the next guy shine. Respect for that.

Saw Floyd on the Division Bell Tour from the 700 level at Vet Stadium (the infamous yellow seats).

We were so high up and in the wind that we thought Astronomy Domine was some kind of intro music over the PA. Couldn't quite see the band on stage because we were to the side a bit. Eventually they turned up the volume, but never again I said (and I haven't).

Interesting Dreading. Makes sense about the sellout factors. I unloaded a bunch of stuff on eBay before, and it was bad then. But I see now you have to report profits on tax return. I don't think too many people are sucking up subscriptions any more.

Ribs & Chicken, Beer. Pliny The Elder,,, Music. , Rolling Stones, 1964 to 1971, next up Best of Muddy Waters, beautiful day here in the Bay Area, we get a break from the rain for 2 days.

Was fortunate to see Santana a few times including Woodstock 94. CNEwith Macy Gray in 2001 I think. Still good but focus was more on the popularity of the new album etc.
Yes 80s/90s it was different than 1969, imagine that, but I’d say in those days NOBODY was better then than Santana, the ABB, and the Dead. All playing as well or better than they ever did! Every show I saw by each of them was amazing!
Favorite might have been at the tiny original amphitheater at Darien Lake. Up close, small crowds, gently sloping grass lawn, sunset over the lake behind the bandstand . Top shelf where mama hides the cookies!

Go Leafs!
K nigits looking tough…

Dreading - yes, I am sure you're right about the distance from the stage having an effect. The same thing happened when I saw Page and Plant about 1998 at Wembley. We needed binoculars to see the stage. On both occasions, it felt as though I was watching a live gig - both performers and audience - from outside. To the extent that I don't really feel as though I actually saw Santana live - even though I was in the venue when he played once.

Even so, by this time, the name "Santana" referred to an individual, not a band - and it was the original band that I liked.

Got the Dark Side of the Moon 50th box last night. What a box,,, really a work of art. Should win some award for box.

I saw an unveiling video on youtube if interested. (and you can find it, found it last night can not find today!)

Oh, and it was 35 bucks cheaper than when ordered!

I’m really enjoying Jerry’s incredible skill on the pedal steel guitar on the various “Wheel” outtakes on the Rhino reissue of his first album (Garcia). It’s not Jerry playing Louvin Brothers country heartache steel playing, but much along the lines of the passages he played on Kantner’s “Blows Against The Empire” album. Absolutely stellar. I once read a description of the song “Have You Seen The Stars Tonight” where the writer said something to the effect that Kantner & Crosby’s guitar was the engine propulsion, Grace Slicks piano marked the journey, and Jerry’s steel sounded like celestial bodies as the spaceship passed them.
Sometimes they bottled lightning at some of those recording sessions, many at Wally Heifer’s studio.

Hello all. One more month until the Bonus Disc release. Have they released a track list yet?

I saw Santana once in the 90s. They were opening for someone, maybe Jethro Tull. Years getting long, memory getting short. I was in the first 10 rows and they blew the doors off the place. I only a couple of songs, but when you're that close it's hard not to be engaged, so I think Daverock, you may have been too remote to catch the vibe. I am sure they must have been much better in their youth in 1970.

RV3, the lack of sellout is due to higher production numbers and a new eBay tax law that has made it impossible for resellers to be profitable. It has little to do with which years they're focused on. I wrote a more detailed report about on this thread, maybe a week or two after this Dave's Picks went up for sale. That being said, 1977 is somewhat exhausted, but 1972 is always going to be a big one. The point is that it doesn't matter what year the release is from. 25K units will no longer sell out overnight.

10/31/70? Yes, I would like this show. Any show from 1970 would be welcome.

1970 release would be cool. 10/31/70 , apparently the master reels have been found, 9/20/70 that would be a knockout with that acoustic set and there could be all kind of good things in those banana boxes.

I only saw him once, in 1991, at a two thirds full Wembley. I wasn't that impressed, really, but it might have been me - I was miles away from the stage. I would rather have seen the original band - that show and song list SimonRob mentioned from 1970 looks more the ticket.