I-70 What A Ride

Thursday was an off day. It was 750 miles from Las Vegas to Denver, we took our time driving through Utah and into Colorado. Ana was very impressed with this area of our country, she has never been out west.



We actually hit the area during a cool front. Usually the temps are in 100 to 110 this time of the year, but the highest temps we felt was 85 with very low humidity.
The entire time we were out west we did not sweat a single time.
Good stuff.



Stopped and got a very good hotel room in Eagle Colorado. About 150 miles short of Denver, it is in the Rockies. The aspen trees were in full bloom and some of the mountainsides were all yellow. Very nice, an extra bonus for our trip.



After a good nights rest we drove into Denver and got our hotel room. We were very excited to get a glimpse of and see a show at the world famous Red Rocks Theater.
We decided to see this show from the very back and get the full view of Denver skyline, all the outer towns, and the day after harvest moon rise over the stage.
I took my spot on a wall with a rail to hold onto and I stood 7 feet above the crowd.
My own personal space.
Very cool lookout spot.



Friday September 24th 2010
Red Rocks 1
Morrison Colorado

Set I
Truckin
New Speedway Boogie
Cosmic Charlie
West LA Fadeaway
Deep Elm Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Ashes To Glass
Casey Jones

Set II
Scarlet Begonias
Big Bad Blues
Mountains Of The Moon
Estimated Prophet
Eyes Of The World
Fire On The Mountain
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Uncle John's Band

Donor rap by Phil
E: Tom Thumb Blues

17 new non-repeated songs. Wow...are they never going to stop?
Red Rocks IS a very magical place for sure, the sound, the breeze, the people, just the overall atmosphere.
The band is having the time of their lives, there is no mistaking that. The crowd could not be more appreciative.
Holding on tight, 2 more nights,
Tim

Full House In Vegas

Hard Rock is the place they film Rehab the TV show.
The pool totals 3 miles in length, kinda cold a shock to me, but the spa was good.
Totally cool set up, and believe me when I say a bunch of my fellow deadheads needed to clean themselves and pick up some sun. The pool was a nice bonus.



Everyone stayed here the fans, and the band, We ate breakfast at Mr. Lucky's in the casino and the band members came and left throughout our stay.
ATM's in Vegas only deal in 100's not 20's.
I said something to a cashier and she told me nothing in Vegas is worth less than $100.00
I guess I'm just cheap.




Wednesday September 22nd 2010
The Joint
Las Vegas, Nevada

Set I
Feel Like A Stranger
After Midnight
Brown Eyed Women
Colors Of The Rain
Deal
I Need A Miracle
Black Throated Wind
Loose Lucy

Set II
Jack Straw
Bertha
Shakedown Street
Wharf Rat
Time
Dark Star (V 1&2)
Saint Stephens
The Wheel
Standing On The Moon
Going Down The Road Feeling Bad
Donor rap by Phil
E: Midnight Hour

Another wonderful very long jammed out songs.
The band is steaming down the road now on all cylinders. They all seem to be very energetic and happy. Hell Phil is 70 and Bobby is 65, not kids anymore.
So far not a single repeated song in 3 shows.
That's 54 songs so far. They also owe us verse 3 of dark star.

Takin tomorrow off
Tim

No Free Shows In LA

Hollywood Blvd, there are a whole bunch of odd people. I mean a lot. This is coming from ME!
To stick out in LA you really have to stick out.
These girls were walking up and down the street posing with people for a snapshot and a tip.
Ana stopped to take a photo, they spotted her and in unison held up there hands and said very loud "There ain't no free shows in LA, Girlie"
We walked on and reviewed the picture and thought about what they said, and you know what?
There IS a free show and they WERE it.
HA



We ate lunch at the famous Pink's Hot Dogs.
I got the David Hasslehoff (Dog, pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and mustard)
I also got the Steve Gormet (Coleslaw and tomatoes)

Ana got the spicy sausage and a sour cream with onions.
They were all very good. They even have a free valet there?!?



We also visited the Le Brea Tar Pits.
Its hard to get comfortable in a city that is oozing tar all the time.



Los Angeles
Tuesday September 21st 2010
The Greek Theater

Set I
Alligator
Caution (Do Not Stop On The Tracks)
Good Lovin'
Muli Guli
China Cat Sunflower
Ramble On Rose
Mason's Children

Set II
Born Cross-Eyed
New Potato Caboose
Cryptical Envelopment
The Other One
Un-broken Chain
Let It Grow
The Mountain Song
Morning Dew
Playin' In The Band

Donor rap by Phil
E: Box Of Rain

Wow, this show blew us away, the venue is real nice without a bad seat anywhere.
We had seats in the middle of stage and middle of venue. Perfect.
They jammed out on all songs again. Is this what the tour is going to be?
I would love it.
I'm too excited to sleep.
Drove straight to Las Vegas.

Keep on dancin'
Tim

Santa Barbara

I do not like flying.
It is a great way to get out west in six hours, but I still don't like it.

Flew into Los Angeles and rented a car, they gave us a convertible Mustang but after sitting in it for 30 seconds I said no way.
We ended up with a Ford Explorer with navigation (Betsy)
Betsy got us there and back like no other. Before we travel again I will seriously consider buying on of these devices, You NEVER get lost.
We hot-footed it to Santa Barbara because the show time was 6PM.



Nice 70 mile drive down the PCH. California is so laid back. Instead of STOP painted at stop signs and traffic lights it says WAIT HERE.
Here is a picture of the Pacific outside our hotel room. Very nice clean rooms, very friendly staff, and the most beautiful landscape and flowers.



Monday September 20th 2010
Santa Barbara Bowl

Set I
Hell In A Bucket
Cream Puff War
Feelin' Alright
Me And My Uncle
Althea
Money For Gasoline
Comes A Time
Turn On Your Love Light

Set II
Viola Lee Blues (V1&2)
Seven Hills Of Gold
Viola Lee Blues (V3)
The Eleven
King Solomons Marbles
Days Between
Help Is On The Way
Slipknot
Franklins Tower

Donor Rap By Phil
E: Come Together
Attics Of My Life

Well played show, a lot of extended jams in all songs and a very energetic dancing crowd. We were on Phil's side at the stage. We danced, but the long travel day was catching up to us, and when we got to our room it did not take too long to fall asleep.
Dreaming of The Greek in LA
Tim

Time To Relax

See Ya
Back on the 28th
Tim

Western Fall Tour

Ana and I will be gone from September 20th til September 27th.
We WILL be having 2 company's cover all of our work if needed.
If it can wait call us on the 28th. If not we will post numbers at the end of this very informative post.



Monday 20th 5pm Santa Barbara Bowl.
Hello Pacific ocean.



Tuesday 21st The Greek Theater Los Angeles.
Just get us to the Greek.



Wednesday 22nd The Joint in Las Vegas.
The ride on I-15 is a classic road traveled by many a famous people.
I recommend watching The Hangover or Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas.



We get Thursday night off to drive through Utah and enjoy the canyons and desert.

Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, and Sunday 26th at one of the best venues in the whole world. Red Rocks Ampitheater.

That my friends is acting like 25 years old again.

For any A/C work when gone call
Roger Haynes with Cool Breeze A/C
215-8237

or

Tom Nisa with Four Winds A/C
260-2074

Both are good and reliable

Droppin out and tunnin in
Tim

Kickoff Weekend

Took my youngest son Ted to his first NFL game.
He hugged MANY cheerleaders, ate like a king (NY strip steak and shrimp) a pirate threw him beads, and he got a new Bucs shirt.

On the way home he said " Dad that exceeded all my expectations".
WOW I guess I did alright this weekend.
Oh and by the way Bucs 17 Browns 14

Best Dad Ever,
Tim