Grateful Dead

1st, sorry for the loss of Otto. My condolences. Pets are part of the family as much as children.

I’m counting on your Leafs this year more than ever. Or should I say OUR beloved Leafs since my Red Wings suck again. But let’s take this slowly. Their primary job should be to take out the damn Bruins. If they can’t win the Cup, at least do that. Before that even, how about we start with winning a playoff series? It’s been almost 20 years. You’re worse than the Sabres. I mean what the hell is going on down at that end of Lake Ontario? Yeah, I know Buffalo is on lake Erie, but it’s close.

Sorry Oro about banging on the Sabres. I did, however, catch your RJ cookie jar reference last week. Well done. By the way, if you’re missing DP13, it’s on Amazon right now for less than 20 bucks. You might want to grab that. He’s Gone was played in tribute to Bobby Sands, not Len Bias. I posted about it a few years back, but was rebuked for my pro-Irish stance.

So, even before the playoffs start, my teams are the same as last year. The Leafs in the east and the Oilers in the west. And of course the Kraken should they hold on. I will say, that I think a lot of people are overlooking the Avs. They are getting hot at the right time and Makar is a baller. Good luck to everyone outside of Boston.

For the kind words. Right now Death is showing mercy as she is at peace.

the best.

Thanks Mr. Ones, for noting Will Ackerman. Years ago there was a very special concert not too far from home to celebrate Froggy Bottom Guitars, crafted not far away either. Will lives here in Vermont, played that night and we had a chance to hang out with him. During a rambling conversation, he revealed he had severe insomnia and seldom slept much. Which of course made his extraordinary talent all the more amazing. Now time to go find whatever I have of his music.

Last five
East Meets West: Steve Kimock Band
Looking Back: Phillips, Grier & Flinner
Abraxas 30th Anniversary edition: Santana
M2: Marcus Miller
Paris 68, SF 69: Jimi Hendrix

Yes, Len Bias was drafted as the #2 player in the ('84-'85?) NBA draft. The party to celebrate included LOTS of Cocaine (well, it WAS the '80's). Len Bias died of cocaine intoxication. Which sucks for a million reasons, not least because I would have love to see him play with (an older) Larry Bird. Lefty Driesell the Univ. of Maryland coach apparently did some stuff to try to hide certain facts from the press. He was not coaching at Maryland for much longer after that.

I loved Bruce Springsteen from 1977-1985 or so. Great concerts and I always LOVED his long stories. I've seen him twice since '85, it's just not the same for me.
Saw Dylan in '78, '87!!, early '90's (Joni Mitchell opened) and 2012. It always great because it DYLAN!! I probably had the most fun at the 2012 show.
Another band that NEVER talked from the stage was The Cars. Saw them 9 times, second time was Philly. The ENTIRETY of stage banter at that show consisted of "good cream cheese".

Last 5:
Paul Winter-Canyon
Will Ackerman-Imaginary Roads
Deodato-In Concert
Miles Davis-Panthalassa (Bill Laswell re-mixes)
Neil Young-Road Rock

Go Maple Leafs-I'm all in!!

Dennis - It’s so true about Dylan/Springsteen, right?? Dylan spoke one time - one time! - I saw him, in Syracuse, to acknowledge Walter Cronkite, who passed away that day. My wife & I thought we were hearing things. Not another peep!
Hey, I hope meaningful work comes your way soon. I got “downsized” late in my career, and it sucketh. There will be other great box sets to buy, too, but this one is phucing sweet!!!

Gary & 1st Show - Sorry for what you guys are going through. Death Don’t Have No Mercy.

Oro /Jack - All the way this year, baby!!! To the Cup!! This is the Leaf’s year, or I’m burning my two Leaf jerseys. With extreme prejudice!!

Yeah, a real beaut, one of only three Dicks I don’t have official copies…
Come on Realgone!

I had Sands mixed up with Len Bias, the famous basketball player...maybe at Maryland? Jim?

Seems like he was about to start his NBA career but died from heat attack while doing blow. Again ??? not sure and dont have the time right now to investigate.

Sad thing...I listened to that Dick's within the last 6 months.

you really made me laugh with the quote about dylan/springsteen!!!!!!!!!!!!

I looked at the miles collection,,, I'm unemployed right now,,,so.

But I have all those albums in digital format and maybe 3 in vinyl.

So I held off. But a set worth owning.

That He's Gone is on Dick's 13, 5-6-81
Goes right into Caution/Spanish Jam.
A good solid 1981 show.
My best to you and yours.
I've always said you don't become a full fledged adult until a parent dies. Still miss them 8 and 23 years later. Bless their hearts.
Yes Oro, We did get two when the last one died. The other brother from another mother misses Otto, we can tell. No one to run with (isn't that a song?). Cheers

Edit: ABB did No One To Run With as I recall. This Caution>Spanish Jam>Drums>Jam>TOO>GDTRFB>Wharf Rat>Good Lovin' is da bomb! Especially that Spanish Jam. Not a just solid 1981 show, a Grate 1981 show! Latvala!

Well sorry bout your ma Gary. May she have a good and easy transition!
And Otto, sorry 1stshow. Isn’t this little guy one you just got to replace one, two? long tenured family members?
It’s a shame the little bastards have to leave us so soon! Maybe they don’t live long because it takes so much to give so much unconditional love all the time?

All the more reason to look for the golden yummies life gives us, like…
GO LEAFS! On a roll, already made it to the dance I believe? K niggits looking strong, AVs hanging in there in spite of everything, Kraken knocking on the door and the Sabres….sigh
Cue up “ it’s the same damn tune…”