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Duane era Allman's was the first thing that popped in my head with the Grateful Dead being second. Also agree that there was a lot of magic with the Warren/Derek ABB era. For me, I don't feel the 'magic' with bands who pretty much play the songs exactly like they are on the album. It's all rehearsed and planned. Don't get me wrong, I love a lot of those bands at well but not to the context of EP's original post. It's the bands that go into the free flowing jazz improvisation where nobody knows what's gonna happen next. Then the 'magic' happens when everyone listens to what everyone else is doing and everyone synchs up and adds in their moments to elevate the spiritual moments. Honorable mentions: Phish Gov't Mule with Allen Woody when they were a power trio Luther Dickinson era Black Crowes

Well said. My thoughts exactly.

Debut album released 50 years ago today

Got 4 day passes. Will be in section 102.

Saved the best for last.

The final Dead and Company tour is coming to a close. I think I've seen about 35 D&C shows. I decided to do a bunch of shows this tour with it being the last. But the band is on fire. Last few tours were good but not great. The Dead and Slow theme didn't inspire me much. But the band is on another level now. Anyways, went to the Bristow, VA show and made it to the 3 night run in Boulder. Was not at the Gorge, but will be in San Fran for the final 3 shows. Did want to add that the drone show in Boulder was one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

My thoughts exactly. Thanks for saving me the trouble of typing it out. Only exceptions would be 'bathroom break' (as I typically never have to go during a concert) and Time and Motion being my fave of T4E (Driven for me)

Good idea for a topic Entre... I will go with Rush - 2112 Rush - La Villa Strangiato Rush - The Necromancer Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station Led Zeppelin - No Quarter Allmans - Liz Reed Gov't Mule - Trane Black Crowes - Wiser Time Grateful Dead - Help On The Way > Slipknot Grateful Dead - Dark Star > St Stephen > The 11 Pink Floyd - Dogs

Era 1 the early records: Rush through CoS (CoS) Era 2 the golden era: 2112 through MP (Hem) Era 3 the synth era: Signals through HYF (GuP) Era 4 the return to guitar: Presto through T4E (Counterparts) Era 5 the finale: VT through CA (CA)

Once again, Caress Of Steel for me (Hemispheres and aFtK getting runner ups)

Also wanted to point out that this thread started in 2004, so this thread is now legal to smoke weed in Canada (with 18 being the legal age)

Happy 4/20 everyone. Harvesting my homegrown California OG Kush today. Will celebrate tonight with all my hippie friends and a local Grateful Dead cover band.

Have a good one tonight

Time to sign up for AARP and get those discounts

Have seen them many times. One of the very few bands still out there that I will every time they are in town or within a 2 hour drive.

A couple months ago, I saw a Pink Floyd laser show (no live band, just playing the albums) and part of the show included some of the 'Wizard of Oz' in the background.

Dark Side Of The Moon

Saw the summer tour dates yesterday. Guessing I;ll probably be at the two Wilmington shows and the two Philly shows. Probably not too many as I'm already planning to hit the road with the 3 Boulder and the 3 Sanfran Dead and Co shows. Pretty sure I won't be heading up to MSG for summer but will probably be there New Years run

Rush Live On Air 1975-1980

Since when were the Grammy's ever about good music?? Jimi Hendrix never won a grammy, so in my mind, it is a sham.

Garcia - Jerry Garcia Ace - Bob Weir Harvest Moon / Unplugged - Neil Young Imagine - Lennon Graceland - Paul Simon

In honor of Rushgoober, it's Grateful Dead Time Terrapin Station The Other One The Eleven Dark Star Slipknot St Stephen Stagger Lee Crazy Fingers Weather Report Suite Stella Blue