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Poster: | SDH2O | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:51pm |
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Poster: | rasjahn | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 6:56am |
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Poster: | Liamfinnegan | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 6:06pm |
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Palladium in NYC- JGB played there a bunch
Surprised no one has mentioned Great American Music Hall in SF- It is still around- back in 2002 I was corporeally at a trade show there- and a benefit show was going on- I remember Vince being There- and David Nelson, as well as Barry Sless and another guitarist whose name I forget who was big on the west coast in the 60's for his psychedelic playing- lysergic playing-
I am finding it funny that I think in typos- so it was not my fingers or keyboards all those years- my brain was not right
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Poster: | jhender501 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 9:13pm |
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Jim
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Poster: | cush11 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 10:16pm |
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And just a question for you easterners. Not a mention of Barton Hall? I never met a tape from there that I didn't like!
I forgot Frost Amphitheater too, fine venue and bonfires on the beach at Half Moon Bay afterwords. No buzzkill there!!!
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Poster: | stilldead77 | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 5:35am |
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To have seen a show a Red Rocks, the Warfield or the Fox...wow, that would be something.
SD
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Poster: | JodyC | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:43pm |
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Poster: | Street Pig | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 3:25pm |
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Hampton for all the already mentioned plus the awesome "shakedown street" scene and all tose twirlers throhjout the hallways!
RAAAceway Park NJ, cause the sheer magnitude of being incased by box cars in a field of mud surrounded by thousands of freaks
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Poster: | Liamfinnegan | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 4:15pm |
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The Spectrum in Philly- The #1 venue on the east coast for Morning Dew over the years- just edging out MSG for that title- (7 times to 6 times)
There was magic in the spectrum- and while there was a clunker here and there- it was mostly in the 90's- The entire 80's saw a strong run of Philly shows.
MSG also seemed to bring the best out of the boys on most nights.
The Brendan Byrne or Giants Stadium- one thing was assured-the show would sparkle or suck- there was no in between.
The Capitol Theater in Passaic was a great venue- it was torn down too soon.
As for favorite place to GO to a show- MSG hands down- NYC-greatest city on your planet- Once you got beyond those that sang along in droves- the place just had an enormous energy to it.
It would be cool to have you'all further distinguish between your favorite venue to go to- and the venues you thought the band played the best in consistently.
Since I have so much time on my hands now, I analyzed where Dew was played- of 256 performances- only 109 were done west of the Mississippi. 8 were played in Europe. So 141 were played east of the MS. Of those 141
28 played in New York State-
9 were played in NJ- not many for the number of shows there
12 were played in PA
If you look at post retirement only
17 in NY
5 in NJ
Dews were rare in Jersey- BUt the boys wanted to play that song in New York, Philly, Oakland/SF, and Denver
Perhaps what those venues all have in common is that they showcase the dynamic range of the band the best- Dew has sopme of the quitest moments and greatest crescendos of all the dead songs- and the right building highlighted that-
It is that or I have eternity on my hands (not the song- God no)
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Poster: | Ole Uncle John | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 5:00pm |
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Outdoors definately the Rocks.
Honorable mention: the one off show at Augusta, Me Civic Center.
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Poster: | willowgordon | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 5:22pm |
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Poster: | dogsinapile! | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 7:53am |
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There were several. I always liked Hampton Coliseum. General admission seating and they always seemed to play good shows there. Some nights that place was a spaceship that took us to universes far from our own.
Alpine Valley was also pretty cool. HUGE camping scene and good shows. One year we stayed at a near by state park - "Richard H. Bong Recreation Area". There was a lake and all the Deadheads got to swim in bong water...
Other favorites...
Deer Creek
SPAC - marshmallow wars.
Rochester's Silver Stadium - funky little place.
RFK - classic stadium.
JFK - too bad they tore it down. (Did anyone ever get the itchy feet while at JFK? Something was on the grass?)
But I would have to say my absolute favorite was the Greek Theatre. Awesome!!!!!!
Worst venues?
Giants Stadium
Foxboro
Boston Garden - poor sound, but great shows.
I often felt that the venue not only greatly affected my enjoyment of the show, but also colored the band's performance. There were certain places that they just seemed to get off on, even if the sound sucked or securtiy was harsh or whatever.
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Poster: | Tom Foolery 29 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 7:04pm |
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It was from the fiberglass the seats were made out of.
I have seen shows up and down the entire east coast and ventured out to the west as well. I am a little bias but the "home town" shows at the Spectrum have always been my fav. You could always count on a great Shakedown Street most times during a philly stint at the Spectrum!
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Poster: | Chubber Tomkee | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 7:40pm |
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The Greek
The Frost
Irvine
Laguna Seca
Also -
Red Rocks in the rain ('82)
Henry J Kaiser
Midwest -
Alpine
Deer Creek
East -
SPAC
MPP
MSG
The Knick
Spectrum
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Poster: | CPettingill | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 8:16am |
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Poster: | Purple Gel | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 8:22am |
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Others meriting mention:
Greek Theater, Berkeley
Fox Theater, Atlanta
Uptown Theater, Chicago
OKC Zoo Amphitheater
Alladin Theater, Vegas
Golden Hall, S.D.
Also loved the smaller intimate venues:
West high Auditorium, Anchorage
McArthur Ct, Eugene
Hult Center, Eugene
Marin County Civic Center
Worst I attended:
Irvine Meadows
Giants Stadium
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Poster: | cosmicharlie | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 8:34am |
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Poster: | Fishead | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 4:05pm |
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Poster: | Spaced | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 1:33pm |
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The Greek (Bay, close, decorations) and Stanford (green tree bowl) also are nice, except Frost had frat boys who made fun of odd heads.
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Poster: | Purple Gel | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:53pm |
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Poster: | high flow | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 1:02pm |
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Best venue for fun and comfort, Cal Expo. Me and UJD.
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 3:20pm |
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Poster: | SactownTom | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 11:46am |
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 12:12pm |
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Poster: | high flow | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 3:56pm |
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This post was modified by high flow on 2006-09-21 22:56:25
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 9:05pm |
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Poster: | cush11 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 10:32pm |
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Poster: | jhender501 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 2:28pm |
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that night at BG was a Sunday night and the local authorities wanted to clear out the area quickly for Monday's traffic, etc. I was severely altered that evening and stepped out of a wonderful show, sweaty and hot, to the sight of a gazillion flashing blue lights and cops on bullhorns saying "PLEASE STEP AWAY FROM THE BUILDING..KEEP MOVING" and here I was wondering what country I'd just stepped into. And then trying to locate friends (trying to keep the few of us together as well) and the sudden realization that I had to drive home (thankfully a non altered friend did) made things a little on the scary side. I'll save the readership the stuff that took place between our exit from the building and the arrival at my car..
Jim
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Poster: | cosmicharlie | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 7:57am |
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Poster: | SDH2O | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 8:01am |
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Poster: | lobster12 | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 8:49am |
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A place called Cal expo. As intimate as you can get for late era dead because of the popularity of the band.
Compton terrace was interesting except I didn't know that it was on Native Ameerican soil the first time I went. as I pulled in they confiscated all alcohol from every car that entered.
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 9:27am |
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Poster: | lobster12 | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 11:05am |
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 12:36pm |
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Poster: | cosmicharlie | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 2:07pm |
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This post was modified by cosmicharlie on 2006-09-22 21:07:38
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Poster: | Spaced | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 12:01pm |
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Poster: | cosmicharlie | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 9:34am |
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Had good friends that sold Tiedye shirts inside the venue there, Robin & Lee
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 10:41am |
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Poster: | cosmicharlie | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 10:53am |
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My friends VCR was set to extra long play-not so good...i think he taped it over some golf or something also. Btw, 25 min ago it was 420 in Sydney...RIP Steve
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 11:28am |
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Poster: | cosmicharlie | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 11:49am |
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This post was modified by cosmicharlie on 2006-09-22 18:49:50
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 12:30pm |
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Poster: | rrollerball | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 9:50am |
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Poster: | bluedevil | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 9:55am |
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Fox in Atlanta for setting (with Lunt Fontane a close second, but that only applies to JGB)
Kaiser for fun in the halls
Outdoor:
Greek over the Red Rocks if forced to choose (Friday the 13th full moon Dark Star - those opening notes and the thunderous roar). While Chief Hosa was fun, UC football players working secuirty and Hells Angels hassling folks could induce some not fun moments. I also really enjoyed the Frost - it felt like they were playing in your back yard.
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Poster: | SDH2O | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 8:56am |
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Poster: | cush11 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 11:19am |
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Poster: | Purple Gel | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 11:40am |
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Park West was real nice too, loved sittin on the ski slope.
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Poster: | jhender501 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 11:44am |
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I used to love the Carousel Ballroom..saw a couple shows there way back when. I eventually settled on the east coast and came to love The Knick in Albany. That would have to be my favorite indoor venue. Only saw a few outdoor shows here..Oxford Plains, ME would be at the top.
Jim
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Poster: | SDH2O | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 11:56am |
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Poster: | grendelschoice | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:04pm |
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Boston Garden was also a favorite--I liked the way its asymmetrical weirdness and jutting overhangs fit with the Dead's unorthodox approach. Also, i'm a long-suffering but devoted Bruins fan, and nothing was cooler than seeing Jerry wailing away underneath the #4 banner for Bobby Orr, the greatest defenseman who ever laced 'em up.
Probably the "warmest" venue for aesthetic surroundings would be Alpine Valley, WI. Saw the '89 summer shows there...and SPAC in Saratoga is nice, too...
Have a soft spot for the "mausoleum" aka Nassau Coliseum, but only b/c I saw my first show there (and many others). Ugly building, though. Come to think of it, most places I saw the Dead were non-descript indoor or mega-outdoor arenas.
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Poster: | orchiddoctor | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:10pm |
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:23pm |
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Poster: | SactownTom | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:25pm |
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Loved the Oakland Aud (it'll always be the Aud to me)--saw more shows there than anywhere else.
The Greek and the Frost--tough call, both great with many great shows.
Winterland--Where I "got it"--6/9/77 (how could I not?)
Red Rocks--only saw one run (83),but that was enough
Honorable mention: Warfield, Cal Expo, MacArthur Ct, Ventura
Well, I guess I'm out of the closet now. I look forward to being a more active participant.
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Poster: | jhender501 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:12pm |
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Jim
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Poster: | SDH2O | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:28pm |
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Poster: | cush11 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:32pm |
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Poster: | SDH2O | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 12:38pm |
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Poster: | AshesRising | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 10:51am |
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worst: Syracuse Dome
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 10:04am |
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Wish I could say I saw them at Winterland or even the Kaiser where they were unbeleivably still playing up to 6 months before I saw my first show ( 89 ). Oh yeah, the Great American Music Hall is awesome too, can't imagine seeing the power of the Dead there. Been to the Warfield for Hot Tuna and JGB but I never thought the sound was good there. Favorite place I ever saw the Dead was Cal Expo.
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Poster: | blkpeter1 | Date: | Sep 21, 2006 9:40pm |
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Poster: | unclejohnnyd | Date: | Sep 22, 2006 12:33pm |
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