![]() ![]() Now I'm not criticizing this dark star at all. ![]() long does not mean listenable or enjoyable, it just means.long. in the dead's case and any jam bands case for that matter. I started trading in the mid 80's in the days when we exchanged dead gems on cassette through the US mail! And I remember all those times fellow traders would brag about a long playing or long dark star. Just some words about something I discovered through my years as a "taper". Just be glad that these shows are available to hear and that each of you brings an energy to them. A stadium show in the 80's was not like a small club in the 60's. But different than the one I saw with him in an arena sized place. I compare this show to one I saw with George Benson during that era. ![]() Different energies from the band, the crowd, and whatever. Probably in every Dead show you might have seen. The crowd was so high they seemed content with clapping and saying, "wow". Anyhow, this show was slower and calmer, like you might find in a jazz club. (must have found the same dealer outside). As I recall, full of folks with eyes like black saucers. It leaned toward country, with lots of cowboy songs. An October show was rowdy, full of loud and half-drunk Dead heads. The September show leaned to rock n' roll and was full of tie dyed dancing hippies. I got to see a few shows that fall, including the Cleveland show. Had some free time today to give a listen and read some of the reviews. ![]()
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