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Poster:	vapors	Date:	October 30, 2009 11:39:16pm
Forum:	GratefulDead	Subject:	Re: dawg magic

It would have been great if Edgar had been there!
The first part of the show was James Montgomery and his band. I was unfamiliar with him although he put out his first record in 1973. He is quite a showman and a wicked harp player to boot. His guitarist was real good too – they all were – but the sound seemed, how to put it? Too big maybe, unbalanced and loud. I know from many past shows at this theater that the acoustics can be great – for instance Dickie Betts was very loud, but each instrument stood out clearly. Grisman and Sebastian were clear as a bell.
After 45 minutes or so J. Geils came out and joined them. Anyone expecting some hits from the JG Band would have been disappointed, because he just played sweet lead blues guitar. After a short intermission Johnny came out with his band. Man, he is quite frail, it was a bit sad. But boy he still can play! As a guitarist I found inspiration in his playing style (with a thumb pick.) Again I thought the sound could have been better, but I’m glad I took the opportunity to see him. You know I probably wouldn’t have done that but for you sir.


Clapton and Winwood – that’s something that binds my brother and me – I doubt I would have fallen for Jerry if it were not for my brother – and thank you kind William.

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Poster:	barongsong	Date:	October 31, 2009 12:20:09pm
Forum:	GratefulDead	Subject:	Re: dawg magic

First of my condolences on the loss of you father but it brings a big smile to my face to hear your story on how you spent the aftermath. That sounds like a sweet show indeed, despite the sound issues, and can't think of a better way to celebrate his passing to the next place, then the way you did.
James Montgomery in particular is an old favorite and was one of the first bands that first got me into live music over recorded at the ripe ol' age of 14. Here's to the magic