The Dead Live
Posted on January 23rd, 2009 in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
The Grateful Dead are going on tour this spring, and I’m torn about whether to see them. Seeing bands who are past their prime can have its rewards, but it can also leave a taint on some fond memories. (A lot of fond memories, in this case.)
Your advice, please?
But first, take a look at these videos the band released of the four surviving members talking about their musical process, particularly the one titled “time in the groove,” in which they talk about musical improvisation. (Sorry, I can’t embed.)
I like the bit where they’re working out “Help on the Way/Slipknot,” and the small bit of St. Stephen that they play does sound kind of nice…
4 Responses
1/23/2009 12:25 pm
That’s easy: go. This is an entirely different band, now. Warren Haynes is an awesome guitarist. Worth going just to see him.
In any case, remember, it’s always a crap shoot with these guys. When they’re on, they’re brilliant. But they often fall short of that and always have.
1/23/2009 1:35 pm
I am wrestling with the same issue. Show me the way, oh Solon of the pixels.
1/24/2009 5:46 pm
It’s a facade.
1/26/2009 11:19 am
Don’t go. Live in the present. See Kings of Leon at MSG (and take me).