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  • Ami
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    gigi????
    and they're coming to the Electric Factory after the Jam on the River or were you talking about the AC show? Ami
  • GratefulGigi
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    WooHoo they're coming back!!
    I can't wait.....me loves um lots :)07.30 Dark Star Orchestra House of Blues Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ Tix go on sale 4/25
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    Here's a photo of John
    Here's a photo of John Kadlecik of DSO and Jeff Mattson of Donna Jean and the Tricksters, taken last summer at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. Gans/GD Hour blog
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    Any photo links of DSO!!?? "May your dogs be with you"
  • CalebIsHungry
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    DSO Stole My Face
    My wife and I went to two festivals last summer, and DSO kicked off both of them. I could not believe how spot-on they were and how much care they took in handling the tunes of the Dead. The night before All Good in W.V., they did an incredible set, with fireworks popping over the stage ever 15 minutes or so. Really, really special. If you get a chance, download that show off of Archive.org. “Let there be songs to fill the air.”
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    I got this from DSO site... Posted on: February 14, 2008 Grateful Dead sound engineer Dan Healy will be joining Dark Star Orchestra to mix the band’s sound beginning Friday, February 16 at DSO’s House of Blues Cleveland performance through the final tour stop in Langerado. Dan Healy mixed the Grateful Dead from 1968 through 1994 and has done sound for DSO on previous occasions, notably in October 2007 when Bob Weir joined DSO for a few sets at The Fillmore. Veteran DSO sound engineer Cameron Blietz needs to leave the road to heal chronic back pain, but will return to the mixing board for future tours. Peace, Gigi
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    Sound Engineer?
    Is it true that Healy is doing DSO's sound now? "All energy flows according to the whims of the Great Magnet. What a fool I was to defy him."
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    One of the BEST shows I've ever been to. Lovin Viola Lee Blues!! I just can't say enough about what an excellent time I had. Hey, has anyone noticed that from afar the bassist looks similar to Zappa? he he Thanks again Grateful Mom!!
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    Coming back to Philly 5/25!!
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    Will be at the three DSO shows at the Great American Music Hall at the end of April. Hoping for some great set list choices and a great crowd.
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Dark Star Orchestra to their fans: Dear DSO Fan – Thank you for joining us and being a part of this continuing, long strange trip these past 12 years. Your support and excitement for the music has kept us going strong for over 1700 shows. Throughout the years, we’ve had transitions both difficult and uplifting, yet the positive energy of our fan base has continued to propel our mission onward for performing this important music and for keeping this vibrant scene alive. That said, we, as a band are entering another chapter in this story. Dark Star Orchestra’s lead guitarist and one of its founding members, John Kadlecik, has decided to resign from DSO. John’s last show with us will be on December 5 in Buffalo. DSO is supportive of John’s choice and we wish him the very best. Dark Star Orchestra will continue to bring you this music at its highest level. In our 12-year history we have gone through three drummers, three keyboard players, three bass players and numerous rhythm guitarists and we have always managed to keep improving the sound and the experience. We will be taking on a new player with his own talents and energy and turn yet another chapter in DSO history. Veteran guitarist Jeff Mattson of the Zen Tricksters and Donna Jean Godchaux Band, will be joining us this week, on the New Year’s run, Jam Cruise, and for our upcoming Winter Tour that begins in February. We assure you all the things you love about the Dark Star Orchestra experience will continue, and we ask for your patience, friendship and positive energy as we keep truckin’ on… Dark Star Orchestra
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DSO/Donna Jean Band/SHS are hosting food drives for local community food banks on the remaining dates of the northeast fall tour...
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Oops wrong graphic... the one above is for the Melvin Seals/JGB Tour lol :-)
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I think Stu Allen is THE Jerry Guitarist out there....vocally and musically...here's a link to a show I recorded a month or 2 ago...it's a SBD feed mixed with a lil Audience to add to the ambiance. The show's smokin hot. http://www.archive.org/details/schwag2009-09-19.sbd.mtx (listen to Standing on the Moon if you only have time for one) "In a bed, in a bed, by the waterside I will lay my head. Listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul."
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anyone seen DSO since John left the band?I haven't gotten the chance to hear the new lineup yet, and I'm curious to say the least... I'm weighing Grateful Fest vs. the July 2 Furthur show, & a review of DSO's new guitarist would make my decision leaps and bounds easier!
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I saw DSO on NYE this year in Baltimore Md. and with Jeff Mattson on board the band is still Smokin Hot!! Welcome Jeff!!!! Nothing left to do but... :) :) :)
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HOXEYVILLE PRODUCTIONS LLC PRESENTS....... DARK STAR ORCHESTRA "THE WINGS A MILE LONG TOUR: SPECIAL ACOUSTIC CONCERT" LIVE at the Traverse City Opera House October 26th, 2010 - 7:30PM http://www.cityoperahouse.org/shows/darkstarorchestra.php City Opera House 106 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684-2509 (231) 941-8082 ADVANCE TICKETS $25 BUY TICKETS: https://whartoncenter.com/scripts/max/11000/maxweb.exe?ACTION=ORDER#dar… OR CALL 231-941-8082 *****SPECIAL NOTE******* VOTE for a chance to WIN TICKETS! Dark Star Orchestra is inviting fans to vote on the Encore/Filler for the Oct. 26th, City Opera House show (Traverse City, MI). Everyone who votes will be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. TO VOTE CLICK HERE: --> http://tinyurl.com/DSO10-26Vote ________________ It's all about the Music and the LOVE!
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I will be attending both these shows on 4-1 and 4-2. I will be coming down from Seattle area (due to work constraints, cannot attend shows in Bellingham or Seattle). Looking for someone to share ride down Friday afternoon, and/or probable return late Sunday afternoon. I'll drive and provide tunes; you provide good company. Also looking for people to meet before shows for dinner, drinks, etc. Contact me here or at tiedyehigh@gmail.com.Thanks, and enjoy the music. "Whatever comes to pass Will just pass right on away"
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Very discouraged by DSO and some states decision to do drive in radio broadcast with no amplifiers. How can you enjoy live music without feeling it in your body?

Is this correct or will there be amps?

Play it LOUD!!!

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I want to go to the Birmingham DSO show soooo bad!!! Anyone wanna help a gal out and sell me one ticket? Private Message me if ya can help!! ☝🏻☝🏻

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Rob Barraco does not get enough praise. He has played great for years, is fairly versatile with Dead vocals, and damn if he doesnt smile the whole time he is playing. Agree with what you said. Zen Tricksters were great.

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Very discouraged by DSO and some states decision to do drive in radio broadcast with no amplifiers. How can you enjoy live music without feeling it in your body?