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I tend to agree with you Moe in regards to the funk. I didn't see any of the post- Remain In Light shows that Fall of '96. My first experience with the cowfunk came in August of '97. My first thought was 'well, they know they've made it - I guess they don't want to have to work hard anymore'. It just seemed like they were coasting with that stuff. I think it's fine if you're sitting at home baked on the couch or whatever, but like you said if you're forking over the hard-earned (not to mention the time/emotional investment) you want things to be exciting - and it was a far cry from the twist

Yep. I consider McAuliffe to be the most 'spun' of all spin doctors. I think most folks just think of Dean as "Screamin' Howard" which is kinda unfair. Another example of being defined by sound bites.

Me too. He's a really fine dude - I would consider him a friend, even.

Very few things in RXR are better than that. IMHO. If stop-and-turn-on-a-dime improv is your thing. Aug. '93 through Aug. '96 (Clifford Ball) is the peak for me. Those guys were untouchable then. The Ball was the crowning moment when we all sort of knew that Phish had did it - they had 'made it' into the BIG TIME. Where was there to go after that?

I really don't understand why you would say such a thing. To be honest, Aman is one of the reasons I come around these parts.

Definitely. That is the obvious connection (imo), along with the wide variety of musical genres you come across during the course of a show. My hope is with Nels now firmly in the band he gets the leeway to take things further and further out.

Today's the big day folks. Remember when we were debating if the FL/MI fiasco was gonna be a big deal? Seems like a looong time ago. Well, the day is here and it certainly IS a big deal! I hope they get this mess sorted out.

It's a far-gone lullabye Sung many years ago Mama, Mama, many worlds I've come Since I first left home...

Best of luck with everything SS. Many thanks for all the uncontrollable fits of laughter you have caused.

Congrats, dude! Partial setlist for the band: The One I Love > Waste > I'm Always In Love.

That Playin' sammich is the shit. When they roll back into UJB from Dew it's one of the best things ever!

I think I may have told you about the fevered nightmare I had where HRC morphed into Hubert "Triple H" Humphrey. No less frightening (imo).

Can't this wait till I'm old? Can't I live while I'm young?

Hope 21 is the best birthday yet! You should party until your gonzoed, but don't get blind!

The Divided Sky from 8/13/96 Deer Creek (Live Phish Vol. 12) is a near-perfect version. The best one I saw personally as well.

Other than the obvious (the GD thread guys - my brothers) I'd probably go with the vintage rock stylings of Aman, the jazz of Louie B, and the prog fanatacism of Wheelco. Hats off to my friend from the land downunder as well. Where the hell is Wheelco, anyway?

In my opinion Mr. Owl has consistently made great posts in this thread. He has stated my opinions more eloquently than I could have myself. Well done, sir.

The HRC/RFK comment is dunzo. Next up: we must assess the potential damage of Barack's "my uncle liberated the prisoners at Auschwitz" comment!

I'm real big on a hot mug of tea when I first get up, but I will drink the coffee as long as it's good and strong.

I read something about this too. You know how it is when you deliver ultimatums - eventually you look back in hindsight and say "wtf was I thinking? did I temporarily lose my mind?" I can't speak for everyone, but I'd sure love to hear another YEM someday.

Nettles - I hope you have a great time! Enjoy the Rockin' K!

Late to the party - but hope you had a birthday full of soul Mart!

Pink Floyd - music from Live At Pompeii

Will it float?

If I knew you were in Indy I would have drove down for some white russians, maybe bowl a few frames.