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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