Did you go last night? Are you going tonight?
I went last night and enjoyed it a lot. The show really kicked in for me during the jamming in the second half of West LA Fadeaway in the middle of the first set. I thought it was very strong from that point on. Highlights included a rocking Iko out of drums and space, a great Watchtower to close the first set, and a personal favorite, Standing on the Moon in the slow Jerry spot post space second set. I also dug the acoustic stuff to open the second set. I think that is the thrid time this tour for acoustic. Warren leading a cover of Van Morrison's Into the Mystic was especially strong.
The parking lot scene was great on a beautiful spring night in Chicago. Looks much the same for tonight.
I had a great day at work yesterday with a current client agreeing to a fee increase that bumps my annual revenue by 5%. I returned the good fortune by providing a "miracle" to a very cute blonde who danced the second set with us. I've always been a sucker for hippie chicks, especially blondes and especially now as my 22 year marriage is winding down at the end of this month. Now I need to find a hippie chick Kossack who likes the Dead!
If you are going to the show tonight, let me know and maybe we can meet u in the parking lot. If you went last night, what did you think?