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It actually is a pretty decent doc. - some of the old management/roadies are in it. Some pretty cool footage, too. Worth watching - I checked out the DVD from the library a while ago. Watched a bit of it last night on AXS - the bit about Gregg 'ratting' out Scooter -- crazy, sad fucked-up time in the band's history.

Today, I finally gotten around to ordering a turntable -- a U-Turn Orbit Custom. Now I can finally can get my records out of my parents house that have been there since 1990. I am looking forward to searching out records, again.

Yeah - just audio --- they do have pictures on the discs that show on your TV as the music plays, though.

For those who have a Blu-Ray system --- Amazon has the The 1971 Filmore East Recordings (3 Blu-Ray discs) on sale for $16.92 - a great, nice sounding set.

I agree that the Dark Star lryics capture the psychedelic experience quite well - I think that was what Hunter was going for, so I guess he hit the mark. Regarding Playin' - I always enjoyed the first stanza and the theme of the tune quite a bit. The imaginary of the below stanza is great, too - especially while watching Weir perform it - heading into the 'standing' verse was always a highlight for me when I was at a show and the band performed it. The whole theatrics of Wier usually putting his arms in the air and all was fun. Standing on a tower World at my command You just keep a turnin

Listening to the below via sugar megs - Chuck Leavill's solo on Elizabeth Reed is spectacular. Betts had nice things to say about Chuck in the Rather interview -- even stating that perhaps Chuck should have gotten a songwriting credit for Jessica - then he retracted the statement, saying the song structure was 'pretty much all there before they went into the studio'.

I got there on there on the final day of the run. I can understand this - it was quite the scene.

Yeah - I knew about all the above reasons - I just wonder what business adventure Betts was talking about during the time of his firing. He was kinda of all over the place during this segment, though.

Yes -- it was taped over the summer and prior to the stroke. Betts mentioned his high blood pressure in the interview, but said otherwise he was healthy --- it's sad that the high blood pressure more than likely caused the stroke. I can't remember when Butch's streaming (Moogis or something) was being developed. It seemed that someone ( it seemed that Dickey was implying it was someone other than Gregg) in the band wanted the entire band to get behind a business endeavor and Betts was not too keen on spending the band's money on it. This was a big reason why he was fired according to him.

Rather did a nice interview with Dickey -- it seemed like Dickey's main beef was with Butch --- he didn't really want to get in too deep into his firing from the band, since Gregg and Butch has passed away. Betts copped to having a temper and such and I wish Rather would have asked Dickey about Warren and Woody. Besides the firing, Rather didn't touch on their 89 and beyond reunion, which was a bit disappointing.

Definitely looking for to Vol. 30. (Also currently listening to 11/17/07 Ratdog show - decent show with Kimock - I think Karen was off this year due to health issues. Nice version of Dylan's Slow Train Comin')

Woody just needed to add cow bell and he would have had hit. Pretty cool to be able to hear that - shout out to all the tapers and tape collectors out there, so we can continue to hear stuff like this. Wilco seems to have gotten the 'drunk vibe' feeling in their version, too.

Ha! It seems that many probably believe that he belongs more in the Rock and Roll Hall, then the baseball hall.

I know there is no crying in baseball - but man this was great - "All yours, Lee". Baines talking about his father. https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/video/baines-on-father-being-his-hero/c-2520872083

I am alright with that.

I guess I am happy for the Cure ---- will be interesting which members will be officially inducted. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019 has been revealed, with seven inductees slated to join the Rock Hall ranks next year: The Cure, Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music and The Zombies.

Man, Jay seems kinda sad in that video - though that's might be the way he is. That whole 'you can't take this stuff with you when you go.....' Just read over on the Hoffman board that a new Son Volt is coming out next years - looks interesting. I haven't listened to their last one in a while - need to give to give it a spin. Also just saw that they playing a New Years Eve show in CO -- imagine how that countdown is going to be??? 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Yay - happy new year, everyone... Actually it may be a nice, relaxing show with a sprinkle of rocking.

Maybe if he changed it to The '4 Years' They Drove Old Dixie Down - I'd like it better. (Technically it took 3 days less than 4 years - never realized that the Civil War dates were so tidy and concise - Apr 12, 1861 – Apr 9, 1865)

I think that's the problem with their take on The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down - it always seem to plod along. The version of Moonlight Mile on that 3/6/76 show seems to hit right mixture of 'drugginess' - the harmony singing is great and Keith really shines.

"Class Act" - reminds me of Dahl's sports machine -- one of his best bits and he came up with it in his 40th year....

Found the below via the Thoughts on the Dead site - written by Jesse Jarnow. A nice read. The Invisible Hit Parade: How Unofficial Recordings Have Flowered in the 21st Century https://www.wired.com/story/invisible-hit-parade-live-concert-taping/

Yeah -- the way people ( like Lammy - I kid) are talking, the HOF is meaningless now because Baines got in. Kinda crazy. I always enjoyed watching Lee Smith pitch, too. I am sure Reinsdorf and La Russa did a lot of lobbying for Baines.

Listened to the below show this morning via gdsets.com. From the get go with Tore Up, Garcia's guitar playing is especially good - some great rocking, while being bluesy, playing . Great set list. I never cared for their take on The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down - regardless of what era of JGB is playing it. Though I always have been a huge fan of the original version. Moore's Egyptian Theater Seattle, WA Jerry Garcia Band March 6, 1976

Man, people are sure upset about Baines getting into the HOF. I guess I can see their point - but I am happy for him. I remember in the early 80's trying to hit lefty, so I could hit like him -- never was really successful, but when I would connect it was usually a screaming line drive. Baines and Ricky Henderson were my favorite players growing up - complete opposite personalities.

Great Bears game last night -- man the defense looked amazing. Hopefully, Trubisky was just rusty from having 2 weeks off.