The Dead * 5.16.09 set I * The Gorge
20/May/2009 |
Grateful
The Gorge in Eastern Washington at sunset, just before The Dead took the stage. Photo by me.
My first Dead show in 13 years was an astounding success. My gawd. The venue, the weather, the posse I was rolling with, the reunions with old friends, the gathering of the tribe and, most surprisingly, the band and the music were all TOPS!!! My batteries are fully recharged and I'm a born-again Deadhead all over again. Thank you boys!
I went to the Gorge show thinking it would be my last time with Phil, Bobby, Billy and Mickey -- a bookend to my "career" of seeing live Dead -- but now, post-show, I'm wishing their were more concerts on the horizon. I think I'd hit the road and jump back on tour. A few west coast shows at least. That's not too much to ask, is it?
Enjoy this stellar, sunset-ty, surprising first set (Dark Star in the first set? Van Morrison cover? Dire Wolf???) The second set will be posted in a few days....
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more photos after the jump...
