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Grateful Dead 9-3-72: NFA/ GDTRFB/ NFA, Boulder. CO (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 May 13 OP
I noticed, the SiriusXM Grateful Dead channel has been playing a lot of music from Mike 03 May 14 #1
It's never too late to repent! OAITW r.2.0 May 14 #2

Mike 03

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1. I noticed, the SiriusXM Grateful Dead channel has been playing a lot of music from
Wed May 14, 2025, 12:57 PM
May 14

this period--1972. I'm just now becoming totally fascinated by the GD, so I am still learning about them. I cannot believe it took me three decades to understand how magical this band could be. Just this morning I listened--really listened--to "Terrapin Station" on the SXM channel. It kind of reminded me of the first time I heard "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin. It hit me hard (in a good way). They mastered so many different types of sounds, from what sounds like Country (with an edge) to various traditional songs that tell stories. What a fascinating band. And I also really like the people who really like the Grateful Dead.

And I'm learning that so many key places and events surrounding the GD happened semi-close to where I grew up: the SF Bay Area. Some good things, and some bad things too. I was raised in Lafayette, which is a sad location if you really liked keyboardist Brent Mydland.

Their legacy is incredible and continues thanks to the new shows at the Sphere and the continuing passion and commitment of the fans..

P.S. I apologize to the Universe for every joke or crass, ignorant comment I ever made about the Grateful Dead.

OAITW r.2.0

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2. It's never too late to repent!
Wed May 14, 2025, 01:31 PM
May 14
So much great music came out of SF in that era. I also have a sweet spot for their music 1969-1977. My 1st show was in Boston in 1971. They had their Wall of Sound and that just blew me away. I also agree that they played just about every genre you can think of...Blues -> Psychedelia ->Country/Rock and Bluegrass ->Jazz -> and Beyond.
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