Hey BigSky, are you going to see any shows on the "Final Tour"?
The ticket purchasing process was pure insanity, as well as the reactions in the Facebook groups. I got really lucky when they added a 3rd show at Oracle Park in San Fran. I missed out on the tickets the first go around, but luckily, I had some friends that had an extra pre-presale code (just saying that is ridiculous) and I was able to pick up 4 field seats, for which I immediately flipped one for a Saturday night ticket. I'll look to get anything else once the madness stops and people's plans change. I'm less into the "final show" hype than I am getting back to SF for the 1st time since I moved East to visit my brother and family.
It'll be some firsts for me. Seeing the guys in SF, and I got a 3-day pass for Boulder. I haven't been to Colorado in 30 years and can't wait to get back. I'm rounding out my tour with a stop in Philly on the way up to Saratoga Springs for 2 shows at the SPAC. I'll try to do the hometown show, but even that has sold out for regular tickets.
I'm also excited for the 10th anniversary at the Capitol theater for JRAD. 3 night pass for that. I'll be seeing them here in DC in a couple of weeks. Have Philly tickets the night before, but I'm going to sell those and taking the wife and dog for a little getaway in Richmond so we can catch the Last Waltz w/Warren Haynes and crew.
But, the best thing lately was the Bob Weir and Wolf Bros with the National Symphony Orchestra. Did all 4 nights of that. It was spectacular! Night 1, there wasn't a dry eye in the house, especially when Bobby sang the most touching version of Days Between. No band, but him just singing over the orchestra. The emotions were thick. You could just feel the presence of all the guys, especially Jerry. Bobby mentioned each night that a full orchestra backing up is how they always heard the songs. On the final night, the orchestra left and the Wolf Bros w/ Wolf Pack played the entire Terrapin Suite as the encore.
While Dead & Co may be moving on, it's going to be exciting for what's next. Bobby already said he's planning more orchestral shows, so it sounds like he's going to focus on Wolf Bros. Billy has said numerous times that he's looking forward to playing with the Kids more, which I hope that includes Billy Strings again. Mayer has said that he's immersed in song writing, but has some "projects" in the works that he'll announce soon. Gotta think one of those includes something new in our universe.
Going to be a big '23 and beyond! The Music Never Stops!!
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