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Steven Santora August 2, 2012, 13:12:22

I’ve been partying with GD since 1970 Capitol Theater Port Chester,N.Y. My first GD show also my hometown,just saying thanks,the music never stops! HB2U JERRY!......PS Any chance down the road for a east coast TC?

Terrapin Crossroads Attendee August 2, 2012, 14:46:10

They did not play Peggy O last night. They played Jack-a-Roe. After Liberty they sang Happy Birthday to Jerry.

UncleEbeneezer August 2, 2012, 17:19:02

Article fails to mention the most important aspect of the evening, which was Phil’s prepared talk about Jerry as the band took the stage. Phil spoke about his relationship with Jerry and about some of his most beloved characteristics of the man we all miss. He also told about how he’s felt Jerry’s presence on this plane of existence. Was very sweet and special. But WTF – Jerry’s 70th bday doesn’t deserve 2 sets?????? And a big bummer to have Casal and cactus in the audience and not play! Oh well, fun night overall.

UncleEbeneezer August 2, 2012, 17:23:11

^ And yes, not peggy-o – jack-a-roe. The band honestly, was just ok. Turned a corner at Sugaree I think, but not the tightest or best music in the world last night.

norma stitz August 2, 2012, 19:38:21

How bout his boys, any good?

Alex August 2, 2012, 21:37:33

1st of all it was “only one set”, yes but it was a set that lasted almost 2 and a half hrs (that is 2 and a half normal sets…) Last night was beautiful from start to finish, the jaded reviews on here are in poor taste for as special an experience we were privy to last night, I will remember it until I die and am eternally grateful to Phil for sharing with us in as raw and humble a way as he did.

triptanite August 3, 2012, 05:05:27

Last nights show for Jerry’s 70th was anything but Phil and his family and friends trying to be spot on and super tight.. it was a special historical moment for our community at large to reflect on the man and his genius. Nothing more and nothing less. Phil’s heartfelt talk before the show started was beyond even his own words,, as he stated.. and his comment at the end of Donor Rap in which he stated..” We started the night with the first song we ever rehearsed and will end the night with the two last songs we ever played together”.. which were Black Muddy River and Box Of Rain was HISTORIC – period. It was the double encore from the last show the Grateful Dead ever played at Soldier Field in Chicago 7-9-95. And if that isn’t worth the $25.00 ticket into TXR’s to see a two hour show for the ages.. I don’t know what is. LOVE IS REAL.. NOT FADE AWAY..!!!

UncleEbeneezer August 3, 2012, 16:01:47

It certainly was a special evening and I was glad to be there, but to me, the quality of the music is an aspect of a concert worth commenting on. Sorry if anyone disagrees or thinks it is in bad taste. My experience doesn’t invalidate your experience. But I’ve seen cover bands that sound better than half that show. At sugaree we turned a corner and it picked up. And my highlight by far was the vibe and Phil’s talk about Jerry. Your mileage may vary.