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found his double, I had to snap a photo of them.
In our wanderings we found 2 parking lots full of merchant tents where 'Shakedown Street' had been set up. We ventured over but the crowd was too thick and our growling tummy's just weren't into waiting any longer. We finally found a nice little Italian restaurant and hit the place at just the right time before it got crowded like everywhere else. The food was pretty good too and we had an Irish waiter, I think he was at the wrong place. After eating and putting our doggie bags away we decided it was about time to head into the show. Again, our timing was impeccable, we got right in, found our seats and it wasn't long at all before the band took the stage.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmZ-hFXd-fkO7sUhFzvJJVvogNZTTBnLSHi7ZfTeqA_uXivO9P0v1J5a9o9LKv88UAklI5uq-Bqnx2EVwMCJBtIdV_rsqNIXO1U4_qW9Wbgr1lK8AFk0vWybNoO00RSmtXr8pvw/s400/3.jpg)
They kicked off the show with "Feel Like A Stranger" but the crowd didn't really come alive til they broke into "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad". From there on out it was celebration of dancing and shouts of joy. I was particularly happy to hear "Dupree's Diamond Blues" since I had never heard it live before, at least not that I can remember. The set closed with a jamming rendition of "China Cat Sunflower" leading into "I Know You Rider". Then we wandered out into the hallway for intermission. Happy folk wandered aimlessly about and we rested against a wall just watching the parade. After a bit we left the stagnant air of the hall and went back up to our seats to await the second half of the show. A happy balloon blowing drunk girl seated in front of us took a particular liking to me and I helped her blow up a few balloons and get them batting around. She wanted one to make it to the stage but that task was much easier said then done.
One of the best renditions of "Drums" I've ever heard.
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The second set, in typical Dead fashion was much more subdued and tranquilizing. Most everyone was kicked back in their seats "zoning out" even through a slow and mellow version of "Dancing In The Streets". "Lady with a Fan" lead into "Terrapin Station" which had everyone up and singing once again until Mickey Hart & Bill Kreutzmann broke into "Drums" followed by "Space" which mellowed the crowd out once again. With the exception of 2 twirling hippies that were firmly planted next to Tony throughout the entire show, much to his dismay I might add.
"One More Saturday Night" closed the show fantastically with cheers and jubilance abounding. Phil Lesh then came out alone pre-encore and pleaded with us to become organ doners afterwhich he was joined by the rest of the band who delighted us with an encore of "Johnny B. Goode". We quickly exited the venue to get ahead of the crowds, gave our hugs and said our goodbyes to AC at the corner and drove off without a hitch. A good time was had by all and despite my apprehentions about a Jerryless Dead I have to say I was quite impressed. Thanks AC, you can count me in next time as well.
"One More Saturday Night" closed the show fantastically with cheers and jubilance abounding. Phil Lesh then came out alone pre-encore and pleaded with us to become organ doners afterwhich he was joined by the rest of the band who delighted us with an encore of "Johnny B. Goode". We quickly exited the venue to get ahead of the crowds, gave our hugs and said our goodbyes to AC at the corner and drove off without a hitch. A good time was had by all and despite my apprehentions about a Jerryless Dead I have to say I was quite impressed. Thanks AC, you can count me in next time as well.
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Full set list for the Saturday 4/18 show.
Set 1:
Feel Like A Stranger
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Mountains of The Moon
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Althea
Birdsong
China Cat/I Know You Rider
Set 2:
Bags Groove(Miles Davis tune covered by Garcia/Grisman)
Dancing In The Street
Milestones(Miles Davis tune covered by Garcia/Grisman)
Lady with a Fan/Terrapin
Rhythm Devils(Drums)>Space
Days Between
Jam > Bird Song
One More Saturday Night
Donor Rap
Encore:
Johnny B. Goode
That picture of Tony and his twin is f'in priceless! Great set list. Good to hear they've still done got it!
catfreeek, great review! i had a wonderful time last night with you and tony. tony was an amazingly good sport. thanks for posting the setlist. if i don't get around to writing a review myself i may just add another comment here at some point. right now i'm too sleep deprived to make any decisions.
Are you going tonight AC?
no, too tired! the ticket is in the hands of a worthy little deadhead, not a scalper/dealer this time. :)
Good deal :)
No seriously - the pic of Tony and is twin is just too goddamn funny! I want to hear more about that encounter. Catfreek, how do you even know for certain that you're with the real Tony at this very moment?
AC - JPX gave me a quick and dirty assessment of the Flight of the Conchords show and I want to hear more, particularly about the smelly guy who sat in front of Jon. I live for this shit!
That's really funny JSP, the "twin"'s wife and I made a joke about ending up with the wrong guy at the end of the night. At first I had just spotted his shirt but when he took his hat off I knew I had to get a picture to post here.
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