this Louie is sublime !

After the insanity from the prior night's stop in Cincinnati, this show and the scene in the lot, seemed even more sweet and peaceful. Jerry singing Stella Blue was a moment unto its self, with the crowd in the palm of his hands, Freedom Hall went silent before the title was sung in each verse. One of the last magic and intimate
moments I witnessed while on the bus.

Three weeks before the Kentucky Derby. The "Run for the Roses" Grateful Dead in town to play most every song that pertained to Roses, or even might sound like Rose (Desolation Row). Maybe it is just me, but you can actually hear when this show kicks into gear....during Brent's second round of soloing during Walkin' Blues. After that point, it's ON!!!! Something happened, and it doesn't necessarily require chemicals to perceive...According to jboyaquar (or Brother Superior) in a previous review, the Kentucky people are "tools", apparantly called that because someone cheers after Jerry mentions NYC in Ramble on Rose...I don't know, maybe somebody there was FROM NYC? Brother Superior also couldn't understand why they would play Louie, Louie....perhaps because they were in LOUIE-VILLE? It was immediately apparent to all of us dumb Kentuckians. I wonder if Ky natives such as Hunter S. Thompson or, who is that guy, um, Owsley, would appreciate his ignorant generalization...Anyway, back to the show. Just a fantastic batch of red hearts & flowers in this basket! From the pre-show parking lot festivities to the walk out, this one was special.

Nice sounding board of this show. One of the other versions sounds a little fast. Reminds me of Alvin and the Chipmunks singing the Dead. Hey, maybe the kids will like that version. :)

Dooly