Furthur

I have decided that my favorite post Jerry Dead band is Furthur. Phil and Bob are playing for keeps. The choice in guitar John K. from DSO (Fake Jerry) was excellent. The music seems fresh at times, yet reminds me of days which now seem like folk lore. I have listened to Terrapin Station from 9/18 twice now. Each time I was looking for something to complain about. After all it is one of the most orchestrated songs the Grateful Dead ever attempted, and mastered. The improvisation from John in the Lady With A Fan>Terrapin transition was stellar. Yet the only complaint that I could actually find was why did Weir sing the Terrapin part. Although, by now I am used to his voice where I never thought they would be. Other highlights from 9/18 are: Althea (John K sings), Jack Straw, The Other One (FIRST SET OPENER). How many Grateful Dead shows did The Other One come up as a set opener. I think that can say a lot about a show. Like a Shakedown opener, you know its going to be good. Well I am about to check out the other two nights. I will return with my findings, also my favorite of the three nights.