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Yeah he definitely did - Phil and Bobby were trying to que him to stop - but Trey had his head down and he kept going - Phil just laughed...Trey definitely needs to do that more. Thus far, I am pretty disappointed in Bruce's role -- they are definitely under-utilizing him.

Only stayed up for the 1st set - the Black Peter was pretty dreadful. Enjoyed the 1st night better, at least thus far. I agree that the Bucket and Getaway were the highlights. (I do hope that they get more practice in before the Chicago shows)

I don't know - I thought the show was pretty damn good -- Trey started to open up a bit and Weir sang great -- definitely had some flubs and some of the tunes kinda petered out at the end, though. Hornsby was way down in the mix - which was a shame. The drummers were on, too. Looking forward to tonight.

Other than the UJB - I thought it sounded okay. Hopefully Lesh will give the lead vocals a rest in the 2nd set. With Trey and Bruce up there, not sure why he is singing any lead vocals. Trey seemed tentative at first, but warmed up as the 1st set went on. Bruce needs to be a little higher in the mix. Nice harmonizing throughout, too.

i always enjoyed Greendale, too - haven't listened to it in a while, though. I think my cd came with a DVD, too - can't remember though.

Finally got my Chicago tickets in the mail - must admit I was sweating a bit. Looking forward to tonight. Bunch of family coming over - grilling, bunch of rug rats running around - should be a hoot.

That's kinda of cool -- looks like Martyrs will showing the Dead shows via webcast, too - sounds like it might be a fun night. It's amazing all the events happening around these shows around all of Chicago --- even the Field Museum is getting in the action. http://www.fieldmuseum.org/at-the-field/programs/everything-dead-field-museum

I thought the below was pretty good - Mayer with Phil and others, including Stu Allen - Guitar & Vocals and Scott Metzger - Guitar & Vocals. Mayer had some good licks - the Row Jimmy was a stand out. 5/8/77 at Terrapin Crossroads (6.12.15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSHw2F10GvY

It's nice to have Nicky Hopkins so high in the mix on the Midnight Rambler (Sticky Fingers - Remaster Extra - Live at the Roundhouse). I don't think I ever heard this version before - nice rendition.

Well the Amazon Sunday delivery pilot program was a success - just grabbed it off my front porch. Will give it listen tomorrow night after watching the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup (hopefully - no intended jinxing here.) Yep - all Targets as far as I can tell -- my Target had about 6 in stock yesterday.

Happen to go back to the same Target this morning and they did have have the Sticky Fingers release --- their exclusive is that you buy the CD and send in a code for the vinyl - they send the vinyl to you for free --- the whole thing was $17.99 -- almost pulled the trigger, but didn't. I do plan to buy a turn table with in the next year or so ---- so I really was tempted. But I can wait for Amazon order. Plus I have the record at my p's -- haven't listened to it about 10 years or so - hopefully it is still playable.

Yeah - I waited to my early 40's to start a family - and they suck up a lot of money and time --- I don't blow money on music nearly as often as I use to -- one is a the money thing, but another is finding the time to listen to the purchases. Music is still played constantly though out the house, at least in one room or another -- my kids are liking the Beatles a little more than I would like - but there are worst things, like their requests for kidz bop - but I not going to be the one who tells them what they should listen to. Music has become a background thing now as oppose sitting down

Yeah - I ended up going the Amazon route, too. My area is in the Sunday deliveries pilot program - see it if works. Heard the actual album doesn't sound great (too loud like Exile) --- Disc 2 is suppose sound good, though. Wish they would just release Disc 2 as a stand-alone. Think this is about my 5th copy or so of Sticky Fingers - my first was on 8-track. My record is still at my parents.

Nice piece on Sticky Fingers. Went to a Best Buy and a Target to look for the re-release and neither of them had it -- man, I miss actual record stores. http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2015/06/sticky_fingers_by_the_rolling_stones_one_of_the_greatest_albums_in_rock.html

Had a few opportunities to see him play, but never did - crap.

I had to cheat - I didn't know that they were thinking of those two - interesting concept.

Wonder if this kind of stuff still goes on? Crazy stuff.

I heard stories from David Gans, with regards to Marshall ---- every time Gans wanted to interview him he had to bring Marshall cocaine --- sounds like that book would be good read.

Speaking of older stuff - looking through a place were I keep old letters (letters, ha!) I came across the "This Darkness Got to Give" letter that the Dead were distributing throughout the Soldier Field lot in 95 -- must of put it in my pocket - at least is was all folded up. (at least I think got it in the lot - it may have been mailed out to people on the mailing list) https://www.flickr.com/photos/17573696@N00/16293252841

Me. Guessing my tickets should be coming this week or so. (Hope he doesn't mind me writing for him) -- but it looks like NoJ is going on the 3rd.

Well that's cool.

Anybody make the reading?

Yeah, during lunch I read that Taj Mahal canceled his Chicago Blues Fest appearance and wondered what that meant for Solid Sound. Shemekia Copeland is replacing Taj at the Chicago Blues Fest -- wouldn't be a bad replacement for him at Solid Sound, either.

Looks like SiriusXM will be broadcasting the Chicago shows. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/06/04/grateful-dead-fare-thee-well-reunion-broadcast/

Looks like that would have been a great day of music.