But, as with everything else with this show, it was perfection. In years to come, Brokedown Palace, although a beautiful song, would be less than exciting for an encore. And with the stories that came out of this weekend I could write a book! As I said - this was one of the best and even after it being only my second show I knew that night that it was a special evening. Sugaree was insane.and they jammed monumentally throughout the whole show. Picture thinking of the studio versions of those songs and then seeing them live like that! It was an epiphany. Every song was powerful - LOVED the Alabama and Shakedown set openers. The warmups were great but then the Dead came on and really went crazy for three hours. Loved it! But this show was like being in rocket blasted into space at warp speed! The weather was incredible, the venue was incredible! As someone mentioned it reminded me a bit of Woodstock.
Can you imagine? My second one! The first was an awesome affair at Glens Falls in the spring of 80. When up in Maine about 10 years ago I drove through Lewiston to visit that hallowed ground and the fairgrounds are gone. I still recall there were peoples houses a few hundred feet behind the stage, and I remember thinking at various points, and during Space, that Phil was going to bring those houses down. BTW I've gathered the town folks weren't happy with that day. Miss those days, and miss Garcia always, never to be replaced for me. Very special day front to back, a truly grate memory from my youth. Standouts for me: Alabama Getaway, Sugaree, Far From Me, China-Rider, and an awesome Shakedown Street, lots more amazing moments. I was largely hanging out in front of the sound board, and ended up seeing lots of folks from my high school days (Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro NH - class of 1980). Then the good old Grateful Dead came out, and just blew the place away.
Was a fan of Roy before then, but man he smoked that crowd. First off Roy Buchanan and then the Cate Brothers were great openers. I could write a book about this show if I really got started.
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