Saw 'em for the first time in Syracuse NY. Rained like a S.O.B!! Everything soaked, and I mean total saturation. We camped for the weekend and everything inside the tent was as wet as it was outside. But it was great!!!! Despite the rain nobodys spirit was dampened. The show was in an amphitheater so we were all outside while the Dead were somewhat sheltered. The brotherhood was incredible as I watched all these little wierdos dancin about, it occurred to me that my feet were dancing as well. What a great way to be introduced to the Dead. Anyway, I only saw them 17 times, a light weight I know, but there was never a bad show. I liked how they interacted with us and how they would mess with your head. Like when they started "Darkstar" in Foxboro, Ma. but didn't finish the song until Norfolk, Va. three weeks later. And how you could record the shows. Sometimes they would even provide a feed from the sound board so you could get a cleaner recording of the show. It's like Bobby said about the music, "when we've finished playin' it, the song is yours!" Screw crybaby Metallica! God bless Jerry, Pigpen et all. We miss you guys.
