Time to exit the bus.

These photos came out a little blurry.
Bob weir is the one on the stage and I'm the one sitting in my seat.
(just in case you were confussed)

Alot of people ask why do you go to see the same bands over and over again?
Every night the bands we see play a different set list from previous nights. Each night the band has a different energy level. We are always "chasing the dragon" as it were, for that perfect show. The show on friday night is as close to it as we have been in a very long time.

Fridays show was at the Barbara Mann theater of the performing arts in Fort Meyers. It is actually the auditorium at Edison College. A small venue (approx. 900 seats) made just for music. Padding on the ceiling, beautiful and comftobale seats, and alot of very nice elderly attendents to help you to your seats. (5th row tonight).

Set 1
Jam>
The Music Never Stopped>
Maggies Farm,
She Belongs To Me,
Loose Lucy,
Money For Gasoline,
Even So>
October Queen>
The Deep End>
Hell In A Bucket.

Set 2
Stealin>
Freind Of The Devil>
Victim Or The Crime>
Estimated Prophet>
Lady With A Fan>
Terrapin>
STUFF>
Sugaree>
Sugar Magnolia.

Encore:
At A Siding>
Terrapin Fl yer.

First set was an excellent set. Alot of the songs my wife and I enjoy, strong energy and excellent sound in this venue. Crowd was abuzz at intermission saying it was one of the best sets of this Fall tour.

Then came the second set. WOW....WOW....WOW!!
This by far was the best set we have seen in 19 years by ANY band.(We have seen alot of shows in this time). Ratdog blew the roof off of this place, and the crowd blew the doors open with their applause.
It was like listening to a symphony ochestra.
We will Never miss a Ft. Meyers show again.









Saturdays show was in Boca Raton, outdoors to about 5000 people. It was a good fun show, but kind of a letdown after fridays extravaganza.
Still a good solid show.

Set 1
Jam>
Bertha>
Silvio> Tequella> Silvio>
Althea>
Bird Song>
The Golden Road To Unlimited Devotion>
Lazy River Road>
Bird Song>
Big Railroad Blues.

Set 2
Candyman>
Me And My Uncle>
When I Paint My Masterpiece>
Dancing In The Streets>
The Other Ones>
STUFF>
Morning Dew>
China Cat Sunflower>
I Know You Rider.

Encore:
Box Of Rain>
One More Saturday Night.

A very solid show, sound was for an outdoor venue, only second time ever playing Dancing In The Streets, and first time ever playing Box Of Rain.
Had a grate time and will be looking for a summer tour with all the remaining members of the Dead. Rumor has it they will be playing at either the Wannee or at Longarado in Florida.

Till next time,
Tim.