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  • JeffSmith
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    Some fine picks Hightime! An absolute time-warp of a whip lash! I still have my LP's of Capt. B's "Trout Mask Replica" as well as "In Search of Space" (Hawkwind's very best studio effort!) but no way to play them at the moment. I am inspired to download both now. Even if we all end up on different islands, as long as there's an inter-island courier service, looks like we'll be set for tunes after the shipwreck!! Onward!
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    Very nice choices...I know Beefheart and Sex Pistols.... Wishbone Ash and Hawkwind...not so well...will give them a listen Groundhogs...never heard of them...thanks!
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    My top five:Wishbone Ash – Argus The first show I saw with twin lead guitarists, Andy Powell & Ted Turner. Argus is a masterpiece. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH244IPXySE Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band – Trout Mask Replica The most creative and innovative album I’d heard at the time. Don Van Vliet’s voice is incredible and the band was telepathic. A great mix of rock & jazz. Produced by Frank Zappa who was high school buddies with DVV. Groundbreaking album way ahead of it’s time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiorncOFpcg Hawkwind – In Search Of Space The true masters of intergalactic rock. A great live act. This album taught me there is more to songs & music than just lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gGPv9hngk4 The Groundhogs – Split Tony (TS) McPhee is a great musician and guitar player. The album is a fine mix of rock and blues. I saw the power of bass guitar for the first time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq7W7eyvPbQ The Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks I saw the band on their first tour in England, totally mind blowing at the time. The rest is history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bucVwI0RfEg Other considerations: Mike Oldfield - tubular bells, PJ Harvey – To Bring You My Love, Stray – The Stray Album, Cream - Disraeli Gears, Edward Elgar – Enigma Variations, Miles Davis – Kind of Blue, Delibes – Lackme, Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat, Bob Dylan – Blood on the Tracks, Roxy Music – Roxy Music, Van Morrison – Astral Weeks,…. Summary: Of course, I listen to the Dead 24/7. Thank goodness that Jerry and the Boys had the vision and mindset to allow the tapers section at live shows. We all have an unprecedented chronicle and legacy of music from over 2,000+ shows to enjoy the rest of our lives from the greatest band in history. Peace.
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    Nice and eclectic.... Crosby, Joni, Which one is Pink, and Boxzilla 77....a fine selection of the live Dead....Blind Faith...not just the album cover puts a smile on my face with that one..... I am still muddling through mine, got 3 of 5....and the more I reflect, the less I am inclined to include Grappelli Grisman, RTF, Weather Report or Metheny....I was born to rock! Wouldn't it be something if we all got stranded on that island together? With our individual choices.... Hope to post mine in the next day or so.....
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    Rich has laid a really cruel challenge down. After wrestling with it all night and having had more than a few heated arguments with myselves, I have chosen my Five for the Desert Island. In the end I gave in to the music that was embossed into my soul back when it was the most embossible - back when everything was bright and the world was going to be OK and hormones were at full-boil . . . and still so many “essentials” were left behind. What kept me on track was the knowledge that, thanks to my solar-powered MP3 player, this splitting of the baby is even more hypothetical. Here they are (in no particular order already!): • David Crosby: “If I Could Only Remember My Name” (1971) • Blind Faith: “Blind Faith” (1969) • Joni Mitchell: “Blue” (1971) • Pink Floyd: “Pulse” (1995 - couldn’t decide) • Grateful Dead: “May ’77 Box” (REALLY couldn't decide) I know, where’s Beatles? Lennon? Brian Wilson? Dylan? Janis? Airplane? Santana? Hot Tuna? Doors? CSN? Neil? Who? Zepp? King Crimson/ELP? The Band? Hendrix? Tull? Tiny Tim? . . . You’re a cruel taskmaster Rich! (Actually this was a fun diversion – enjoying everyone’s lists and comments. Thanks!)
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    Mark, very well thought out list, while I agree with Matt, some of your selections elude me, I am glad you took the time..... Re. The term deadhead, that is indeed an interesting question.....I guess in a loose sense, it is someone who has followed the Dead, not a casual listener by any means, and I don't see any shades of grey there, you either are or you are not. It's great that you found archive.org....a wonderful resource....I encourage you to not only listen, but to explore the roots of the songs you hear.....an appreciation for folk, bluegrass and jazz came from my exploration of early Dead music....later in their career, Reggae, funk, and thanks to Brent Mydland....soul.... Matt, I agree that this is not as simple as it seems, as Geo pointed out the task did not limit recordings to the rock genre....I have to start writing down my options and weighing their worthiness....funny thing is, and I know it's blasphemy but I don't think a single Grateful Dead recording will make my final cut. It's not that I don't love it, it's just that I know it by heart.....while American Beauty is a masterpiece, the songs, their order and nuances are part of my being..... Coffee is on, grab a cup....
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    No, never been a boyscout...I've just lived in some areas subject to wild weather extremes. You gotta be ready or you could lose everything or even worse, everybody. (Not to be melodramatic). On a different note, hope the condo sells for you!Matt
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    Not sure I am even familiar with all your faves but I appreciate your explanation of all. You clearly get the emoto-musick link. Thanks for sharing.
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    Have to give this one some thought to finalize. Many dead and JGB recordings. DPix series...but WHICH ONES?? Mars hotel is my favorite for some reasons not all directly linkrd to the musoc, Talking heads "naked", little feat "feats don't fail me now"...love that trilogy..I saw blood on the track's listed...one of my favorite all time. Which neil young for me? Hmmmm does Drive by truckers make the list? Some mighty fine records among many throw aways. Son Volt has a really good one or two. Stones "beggars banquet"? Widespread Panic space wrangler is right there..especially being their first one. Going to be tough...I haven't even listed ABB, Beatles, EC, Michael Jackson thriller (people laugh at me for that but man that guy could entertain!), steely dan, stevie wonder, ... and still mostly in rock genre... this will take some work.
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    thats a good question, and one i honestly have never really thought about, I guess my approach to this is to come up with a list and then narrow it down to 5 jimi hendrix experience- axis: bold as love jimi hendrix- people hell and angels grateful dead- american beauty MGMT- oracular spectacular chance the rapper- acid rap earl sweatshirt- i dont like shit i dont go outside jake bugg- jake bugg jake bugg- shangri la Bob Dylan- highway 61 revisited grateful dead- europe '72 grateful dead- one from the vault the doors- the doors the doors- L.A woman the doors- strange days the head and the heart- the head and the heart the head and the heart- lets be still now to take a look at the list My final 5: the doors- strange days the grateful dead- one from the vault jake bugg- jake bugg jimi hendrix- axis bold as love and MGMT- oracular spectacular it was tough, and my backspace key is getting tired. ive had a lot of goof times listening to all of those albums and it was hard to leave them behind, even in an imaginary scenario. lets start from the bottom shall we; oracular spectacular in my mind is a creative masterpiece. its a difficult album to explain, it creates colorful, almost alice in wonderland like worlds, and twists and turns through many emotions, a great album for times of stress and overwhelming as its a good one for blocking everything out, definitely not everyones taste though. bold as love is tied for my favorite hendrix with people hell and angels, the reason i went with bold as love is because i feel like its an album i could never get tired of, its an incredible album, with all my favorite songs he recorded with the experience. Its a timeless classic and stands the test of time for so many reasons. jake bugg, jake is one of the only artists who truly can lift my mood in a few songs, hes young and hes one of my favorite artists (hes also wonderful in concert) this took the cake over shangri la because it was produced with a lot less money help from experts, its raw, and it takes on problems from growing up in a bad area, to internal struggles, and more. if i had to describe this album in two words: raw emotion. one from the vault i picked because not only is it just flat out a fantastic album but it has some of my absolute favorite, from eyes of the world to the music never stopped, this album would have me dancing away on my little desert island. strange days, i disliked the doors when i first heard them, but after a few tries i grew to love both the band and morrison himself, strange days is one of their stranger albums, and unsurprisingly, its my favorite of their non-top hits albums. This album can be a bit low and sad, but if im down, and i listen to the doors the thing about them is, their music doesnt make me feel worse, but not better either, it seeems to just recognize my saddness, be understanding, and live alongside it. I have such a deep love and connection with all this music, and i could see myself having a damn good time on that island with these 5, and even if im not id have the music for company, thick and thin, good and bad, these albums have seen me through it all, and thats why i picked them. im satisfied with my choices :)
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Oh... I always loved Belgian beers. Definitely a different breed of flavor, but they were all so good. For a Strong, the Rochefort 8 is exceptional (https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/207/1696/). The Tripel was always my favorite. Lighter/crisper than some of the others. Peace, -Dave
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i believe i have had brother theo, and yes it is excellent. I prefer IPAs as well, but do like my Belgians and Saisons, too. Craft brewing has finally hit north Texas in a fairly big way, and there are many small brewers putting out various IPA in DFW. Until recently, too often, Texas beer always seems to be a slightly watered down version of whatever style they're brewing. Lately, though, many of the newer guys have figured out how to make an IPA with bite, but not just bitter-to-be-bitter. Community Brewing, Deep Ellum, Peticolas (but they only sell kegs to bars...you can't get it bottled)...these are just a few to try if you can find them. Not slighting the other guys, these are just the ones I can think of immediately. thanks for birthday wishes and "back atcha"
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Some might find it a coincidence that the day Bobby rolled into town (Wednesday, April 12) for his sound test on his new spring tour, the City Council of Dallas voted to decriminalize pot. http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dallas-city-council-approves-cite-and-re… A coincidence? I think not... Thanks, Mr. Weir, for doing your part. G
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This is from a post dated March 28, 2012, in the forum titled "Bob Weir and the National light up TRI for Headcount" ...mind, you, this is 2012: "Campfire! As they were going off the air you could hear someone say 'that was best campfire they had ever been to" or something like that. It seemed to me that Bob had enough fun with it that he will resurrect this in the future." Thank you, Byerly, for your astute comment... fast forward to 2017 and your prediction comes true. Who woulda figured. geoitaintovertillit'sovermeister
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there is some interesting youtube video of their musical pig roast
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been listening a lot to blue mountain the last couple of days. i liked it at first, and it is growing on me even more. also, got a big bottle of brother thelonius in frig...waiting for the weekend to come!
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keep an eye out for Forgotten Space...top notch GD tribute band, but that doesn't really do them justice. playing near St Louis late May at the Rock House I think. Playing at Martyr's in Chicago a day or two before D&C's show at Wrigley.They get my personal "no suck" guarantee. Kenny Withrow on lead also plays in New Bohemians. They occasionally go to Little Rock, KC, Denver and other cities generally between Dallas and Chicago. Check out their Facebook. Enjoy the shows
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Thanks for the heads up bro, will have to check them out. The Old Rock House is a really cool venue downtown by the river. They have a kick-ass whiskey cellar. I am not seeing Forgotten Space on the lineup but there is a band called Tinsley Ellis Blues is Dead who focus on the more bluesy numbers from the Dead's repertoire. They play on the 21st. http://oldrockhouse.com/concert-calendar/ Hope things are good out west... Peace
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i just checked Forgotten space FB page. i had venue mixed up...they're actually at astral valley art park in french village on may 25. I sort of know St L area, but I'm not familiar with french village. FB says 45 min south of St L. Anyway, the band is outstanding.
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Oh, they are playing a festival called Cosmic Reunion. French Village is in the middle of the countryside... it is a good time, very crunchy, very outdoors....
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Don’t forget about Larry Reichman’s Cornell Book project. In case you missed it, Larry was attending Cornell in 1977 and had access to Barton Hall for the entire day on 5/8. He photographed set-up, sound check, show and crowd. He’s trying to publish his photos as an oversize, archival quality book. Read more including David Lemieux’s comments at the link below. As of Saturday Morning 5/20 there are LESS THAN 3 DAYS LEFT in the “All or Nothing”* Kickstarter campaign. As Hugh Romney told the crowd at Woodstock, “… for you people that still believe capitalism isn't that weird, you might help him out and … ” … make a pledge and get book(s) and more: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bartonhallphotos/barton-hall-5-8-7… * All or nothing: You won’t be charged until if/when the total goal is reached. Right now over 81% of the 27,500.00 goal has been pledged. FYI: I do not know & have never met Larry – just support his effort to preserve a slice of Grateful Dead lore.
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Heeeeeeeee's baaaaaaaack!!!!!!
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Anyone here going to Shoreline June 3 Saturday show? Let's meet up on the lawn...
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Howdy Mike! Hope all is well with you and yours. Enjoy Mayer and Sons...Stay well....
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A bit of back problems, hurt my left lower back (to match the lower right) a few weeks ago and still suffering through it. Lots of stretching an IBUPROFEN, getting better but very slowly. Been spending a lot of my internet time on Miata.net since I purchased my last 2 Miatas, especially the newest one in 2016. Learning a lot about it and dealing with earlyh adopter growing pains but it is still the funnest vehicle I have ever owned. Anywho, back on the us y'all and getting ready to hit the road for the next D&C tour. Hoping to see some other sunny daydreamers on the journey!
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It's headed out west, we got hot coffee in the front and cold donuts in the back. Got van Morrison on the box singin' Into the Mystic. Heaven!
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Begins in two days!!!! Kick the tires and light the fires! Howdy to all the lovely Daydreamers!
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Grab a cup of coffee while it's still hot! Jerry's on the box now, "the harder they come the harder they fall one and all" Sorry the Donuts are frozen, it's real cold in the back.
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Top of the morning to you Mayor Klangstone. I see you have obtained your dus briving license. It is quite a worthy profession. You are following in the footsteps of the great and near great, Neal Cassady, Ralph Cramden, myself and Miami. Make us proud Mr. Mayor. Just to let you know that switch to the right of the joint..ummmm cigarette lighter controls the temp in the back of ba dus so you can thaw out your frozen doughnuts. Can't believe Mayer n Sons tour starts so soon, boy do I hope they work out some new tunes, that 2016 tour was getting long in the tooth, kinda like The Beach Boys on acid. All kidding aside, they brought it every night as did Mr. Mayer and his schnazzy wardrobe with matching wristwatches. Cue Jerry rolling over in his grave. I'm looking forward to Phil n Preservation Hall Jazz Band and friends at the Cap this weekend. Gonna be be a mighty High time... I miss Jerry....
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Thanks! Hitting the Chicago shows for my birthday!!! There will be many fine things to report I'm certain...
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Hi Sunshineys: Happy Friday before Memorial Day weekend! Coffee's on, doughnuts are thawing out. Worth a try they are nice and crunchy this fine morning.
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...in the neighborhood. Won't you be...my neighbor? Great day for a road trip on Ba Dus! Ironically, "Whitebird" is playing on the box. Hop on, get in and strap yourself down in our new 5-point harness racing seats. The bus has been upgraded to dual 427 cu. inch tandem Chevy hipo V8s! She's a screamer now! Racing helmets will be provided all you need is your daydreamin' shirt to get a free pass on the new racing bus. No shorts or shoes required (totally optional). Side pipes to be installed in Wendover (aka bendover) Nevada on the way. Bring a beer to toast the install, and roasted marshmallows will be torched on a per pipe basis when we arrive.
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G'morning daydreamers. Hop on the bus y'all the road trip has begun. We're hitting the road early. So early the donuts are fresh and hot but the coffee is cold crusty. Just put some whip cream on that and you'll be fine. Hey, you, get off of my cloud and put some fresh coffee brewing back there in the back, will ya? Got "Plain Jane" on the box and we're having a 70s flashback as we head west on I-70.... "Driving wheel" comes on next, and maybe someone else can hold onto the wheel for a while so I can catch some buzzzzes, or I mean, zzzzz's (or maybe a little bit of both).
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Good Morning lovely Daydreamers! Ba dus is making a pit-stop in Saint Louie today for the Roger Waters show. Then back on I-70... Us + Them and after all we're only ordinary men... Good Day, Sunshine...Daydreamers
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I will be seeing our dear friend Roger on June 12 here on the left coast (here in Sac-town). "Mother did it need to be so...high?" And R.I.P. Gregg Allman, he is wasting time no more. 4 days until Shoreline! Meawnhile, back at ba dus: Back to the music now, here is Roller from April Wine followed by Let it Roll Down the Highway for your toad-drip pleasure...
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Here comes the rain again, falling on my head like a memory... Feeling a little groggy this morning. Anyone on the bus have a pick-me-up? A little caffeine maybe? And can someone please turn off the faucet in the sky?
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Hey now Klang, I've got just the thing for you...chocolate covered espresso beans! They'll perk you right up! And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain?
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The old espresso bean in the chocolate trick, eh? I'll take a handful of those please. OK, a few more... I wish I was "staying home to watch the rain", I guess I'll be "hanging on in quiet desperation" since it "is the English way. The time is gone the song is over. Thought I'd something more to say..."
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Keep you eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.... Dus briving 101, Chapter 2, paragraph 3..., Oh... look..... a squirrel.....
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I didn't know Jim Morrison wrote Chapter 2 of da dus briving manual... Watch out for those squirrels, Mayor sir....
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You mean they need to watch out for me! A little hungover today but I still made it to work. Time to get to it: Gotta get down to the coveted mine That's where I mainly spend my time Coffee hot, donuts are.....well....gone! Hey who forgot to pick up breakfast?
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The worst part... ...is scraping the bloody hair from the inside of the fenders.
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...frozen donuts, and dusses. Who would ever think we were talking about the greatest rock and roll band ever and their offspring? Peace, all, and don't forget your towel. geo42orthedeadtakeyourpickmeister
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...'til Shoreline! Also, I'm thinking for running for second (delayed) term of Mayor of sunshiney dreamland. You guys think I got a shot?
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Nice to hear from the geoicantthinkofanythingtoputheremeister!
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Hey Klangstone, you can run for King...unopposed.... You got my vote.... Enjoy Shoreline, say hi to Jerry for us....
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Da bus just broke down. We need to fix the flat and flat the fix. My word scrambler is broken too, but there isn't a voice specialist anywhere near here. Ba dus! Ah, there it is. I just need to keep practicing. Plus, anyone got a spare radiator hose in their back pocket? It's not for the bus, the beer bong when out the window in Bendover, so I'm making a new one out of spare auto parts. The new one is going to get much better MPB (miles per beer).
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On behalf of the lollipop guild, we accept your nomination...King Mayor it is....
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flat tires, running out of gas, detours, busted radiators, burns busts bummers and ripoffs, man, you'll be happy to hear that this here dus comes equipped with a magic carpet. I had a nice carpet that was purchased in the lot at Shoreline back in '89, found it handy at Cal Expo that night it rained and flooded out Shakedown, and kept it ever since. We all met up with the Kurtster last year, and Richie and Hikealike added the carpet to ba dus just after the traffic jam at Deer Creek. It's a slick little add-on, and Sarge endorsed too. Said carpet can fix any tire, repair any hoses, fill-up your tank and even comes equipped with a mirror, razor blade and straw, should you ever need to use said implements to re-fill that hard to reach spot on the rear hydraulic system's left manifold transistor flux capacitating rainbow gatherer. Speaking from experience, that's damn hard to do at night in the rain. Klang, grab your handy 50th FTW flashlight and look under the empty Krispy Creame donut box just behind seat 42, there's a latch keyhole that your SYF pin fits in. Turn pin counterclockwise, pop off cover and unroll carpet. Hop on. The rest happens naturally. Who are Dead & Company, and why do they keep following us? Enjoy the ride, all. geo'scarpetbaggingrugbogartingdaysareovermeister
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Everyone headed there, including King Mayor Klang, have a fabulous time!!!
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Amazing show. Got to the parking lot late (about 6:15), my son had to work in the morning and a friend that was coming was running a little late also, plus I took a wrong turn that cost us about an extra half hour or so. So, unfortunately I missed shakedown completely and a chance to see the Sherriff and Jambo. But all things considered I had a great time. We at least got set up on the lawn (a decent spot) before the band came out so I didn't miss a note of the music. My review: The band was spot on, they just keep getting better and tighter as they continue to play together. Oteil's China Doll was stellar, setlist off the charts. Love me some wheel after space, oh yeah! John channeled Jerry a few times, plus his own style shown through as he shredded the old tunes. Other special moments worthy of mention, Jeff's piano solo on Eyes; Viola Lee Blues and Black Muddy River were really nice.