re: Dead & Co. - opening night Fall Tour on SIRIUS LIVE

They're just waiting to bust out Alligator and the Eleven in New Orleans.

I think they could vary their set lists up more, but the Dead had plenty of stretches themselves where setlists were pretty similar. This tour was pretty rushed too, don't think they have taken time to add much from summer tour.

Dead & Company is expected to play setlists to the formula of the Grateful Dead. A lot of people enjoy that and expect that. Stadiums full of people. I think the band is handcuffed to a certain extent.

I think that's why JRAD has found such a strong following. They are open to doing any song at any time (with forty different teases thrown in). I love it. Takes familiar catalog and presents it in an unfamiliar way. But I've also heard a lot of people that don't care for the way JRAD plays at all.

Right now, you get to hear this music being played a LOT. I think it's great to hear all the different bands playing the vast catalog. Especially with original members still playing regularly. It's not long before that's gone.

Going to see Phil & Terrapin Family Band at Red Rocks with Leftover Salmon in early May. (Im sure plenty of people will shite on the TFB.)