Dead & Company: Live from the Blossom Music Center (6/28/17 Set 2) 

Well said. I've always felt that the Grateful & the Dead referred to ALL of us, band as well as audience. We all have a limited time here on this planet and its a miracle that we are here. And to have been born into an age with this band being here simultaneously, is a blessing and joy that can't even be put into words. We are family, all of us. And every time they play and we gather its another family re-union. Keep your love light on, appreciate this moment and the next and the next. Papa Jerry is no longer with us, he's gone, but Uncle's Bobby, Phil, Bobby and Mickey keep showing up for the gatherings, keep welcoming in new members to the heart of gold band. Its a sacred and beautiful thing we all belong to... :) The message simple, we're all gonna die but BE GRATEFUL, here and now. Every moment a miracle.

"If you are, you know it deep inside yourself. You are content and glad. We love each other because They Love Each Other." Love this

bj s -I have been seeing the dead live since 1968 and I can politely and honestly disagree with you. I have been to over 250 dead shows, and I have been to several “stinkers”. Many most likely had to do with the band being on drugs for the performance. Some were just poorly designed musical setlists with poor/sloppy playing. Any band can have a bad day, and THE GD have had their share. I do however think this incarnation of the band is the best it’s ever been since the late 70’s. Oteil is a better bass player than Phil, Jeff is far and above a better keyboard player than the last group of deceased and even Bruce Hornsby. John is brilliant and in my humble opinion, as the years go by, John, Oteil and Jeff will be the nucleus of the future of this band, as the original members are aging and in or close to their 70’s. They can only be active until the are not. What I personally would like to see is Robert Hunter get together with John and Bob and write one more album of original songs, while Hunter is still alive. I’m sure he has an untapped Catalog of poems/songs just made for this band. Thanks to the entire band from all Deadheads in Illinois.

Loved ALL the songs...???!! Everyone went to the vendors or bathroom during CC Rider...!! I miss those days.

@@JohnDoe-ub8fq I love Bobby's Rooster, JUST saw him do it with Wolf Bros last week

Black muddy river😍

Doing gods work

I had a dear friend we called The Perk. He happened to be Stephen Perkins' older brother. His heart failed him at 28 years old. He was a beautiful Deadhead and an even better human. Your name reminded me. If he were around, he would be doing time stamps with you for us. Love all around, folks.

Betta get back Truckin' home

New John town! Good sounds! Thanks! Naomi Radtke

I've now read that from like 5 other commentators and from my two pals who were at the show too. They called it the highlight of the night...I'll have to take a look!

this is the greatest band in the world at this moment in time

Black muddy always makes me take a seat, drop some tears and cherish the good things in life. Never disappoints 💀

Can confirm. I was there. I was in tears.

Sure Hope So! Naomi Radtke

If I make it to Near 100, I’ll Still Dance To The Dead! Jerry is The Music Man in my life. John is wonderful & I am Still Dancing! Naomi Radtke. Kona, HI. Sonoma, California

A hundred years? It will never end. As long as there are psychedelics and people who want that experience, this band, in whatever version is currently in place, will be there to guide the people to that special place.

For me it missed the mark enjoyed the second set overall though

all in all, a great show :) just got tickets for Wrigley on Saturday night. can't wait!

Paul Jones I've been a JM hater as far as singing goes. I gotta say that was Amazing . his singing was the best I've heard him do.But

I talked with some friends who suggested that Black Muddy River stood out for them too! Nice encore.

My cheeks were wet from sweet tears remembering Jerry during Black Muddy River.

or worst; depending upon the dose

@@keithshaw5585 You're both so right.

And the best song is the one being played. Yup, I love this shit, and so grateful to still be on the bus.

Get that on a t-shirt Doc, love it & so....wait for it, Dead on:-)

@@iamme294 Ditto!!😊

Cried on the lawn. Then proceeded to text my boss and tell him I wasn't coming to work till Monday because I was headed to Wrigley for the last two shows

I was there - it was awesome and still I come back to listen. . .

I was there! I watch this at least once a month. Such a stellar show and not just because I was there!

@@gesmith98 I was there too and this is the show I keep coming back to when I'm having a bad day.

My brothers who were at the show suggested that Black Muddy River was the highlight for them too.

wangson watch the end of the video, the camera pans to a girl in tears.... its a shame the tour is ending, they are well oiled and firing on all cylinders.

Feel that way too.

I can’t stand it that they. Over ! I thought they were going into the studio to make recordings to sell to us old Deadheads ! ❤️🐰🐇🌹🪽🕊️☠️💀💖😢🎶🎹🎼🎵👽🪐🚀⚡️🌟💥☄️✝️☮️☪️❤️‍🔥 let there b music to fill the air all of the time !?

Typo. Of muddy river

@@madeleinevelder6011 i just fired a fistful of acid into my drink and made sure the doorbell is off....

Nothin wrong with it. It’s cool. Just not as cool.

@@Skwid-Lives John's really good but not in the same league as Jerry.

@@user-qr7ee2cp4y not better or worse in my opinion, just different

John is doing a grate job. He is doing his homework and it shows....He gets it. Also Otiel's playing is sweet too and he has the voice of an angel.... Dont let the haters get you down. I went to lots of shows in the 80s and the 90s and saw many Furthur shows too and Dead and Co. I've only seen a couple times in person but I watch these streams and enjoy them as often as I can. I am overjoyed that young folks get to have the same kind experience I did as a young man...... Jerry built something that will last and Dead and Co prove that. Man this china>rider is killer...... Stay Kind!!!! P.S. I am sad the summer tour this year got cancelled because I had tickets to a few nights...

Some of the DeadCo shows they've been playing on the weekend streams are better than some of the "real" Dead shows I saw in person in the 90s.

Tell them to listen to a few Althea's w John and they will eventually convert

People talked plenty of shit about Jerry, Bob, etc. back in the day. You'd go to a show and stand behind a couple of dudes with their arms folded, ripping on Bob's songs or Jerry's last solo, or Brent, or the song choices.... People are what they are.

Haters are just that. What they do and always will do.

Their is a live version on RU-vid of Sugaree! IMO it's one of JMs top 3 performances of all time

John Meyer is soooo good @ what he does! Naomi - 1968 Deadhead

They’re all so good. LOVE ❤️ is all there is! Naomi

if it didn't evolve some, we would not have the same appreciation.

Bobby is doing quite a bit (and always has) during China Cat! Especially the line that is always associated with the song - I always thought it was jerry doing that until I actually saw Bobby doing it!

I play the same line when I'm jamming this song either alone or with friends - but i'll tell you, I play in a completely different way than Bob does...my version of the fingering is FAR less fluid than Bobby's line...his hands stay in the same position whereas I'm all over the frets...hence the fact that Bobby is a far more accomplished guitarist than myself..but it's still a lot of fun to rock out on.

Best line up since summer of 90'.

Brent was incredible but Jerry was still kickin .

Lol who was in the 95 lineup again???

@@weirgarcia900 YOU MUST BE CRAZY?????????????????????????????

Worst version of the Dead. Ever. Mayer shouldn't sing. Completely ruins everything he sings.

It was an illusion though... Jerry and Bob were only 5 years apart.

Jerry had a lot of FUN. Naomi

John Mayer is so good @ being YOUNG! Thanks! John. Naomi

I completely agree with you we just got back early this morning from Nassau Coliseum fall Fun Run we are still up partying started watching this on RU-vid and found your comment we couldn't agree with you more

Agreed. All 3 are so great and gel so well and Bobby's heart has always been in it in fact I love the way he takes on the lead role and dictates the energy of some shows. You can tell he still really loves doing it and to be able to jam and learn to gel w Mayer, Oteil, and Chiamenti is extremely rewarding for him and all of us

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

How bout the guy with tears in his eyes watching now !!!!

I was there, I was a guy with tears in his eyes! This was an amazing show for sure.

@@gesmith98 me to lol

And he gets bobby gets into it haha

richard harris. it was a awesome concert

richard harris yes, blossom was heavenly

Yes, I felt damn lucky to be there. Great show!

It really was a damn good show.

We got a Miracle in the River Valley!

What a great one!!! I’m happy for ya!

for sure

It hurts me deeply too because I was so inlove with Jerry that I left him because he couldn’t give that horrible H up + I didn’t want to b there to c him die ! Muddy mind is my brain so it’s very hard to smile , smile ,smile ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹☮️❤️‍🔥🥲😥😢😰🤬🥶🤯

I been a head since the mid eighties myself and I am digging this Company sound.....

I discover this amazing music when John begin to play in the dead... and i've been asking why it took so long :D

I was and it was amazing!!

It’s me! I’m lucky! It was phenomenal. The crowd was as much on fire as the band was. Good stufffff!!!

That lot was an event all it’s own!!

Also bob fucked up the words and it made me love the dead even more hahaha

Jack Speer also need to realize all this great music is relatively new to a few of these youngsters. I think they have a new solid core of individuals coming together to make us all smile. we should have some great music and great vibes for a long time now. this strange trip keeps getting longer, thank god!!😆

Precisely. They are who they are-which is fucking great-but not they are not the Grateful Dead.

Peter Gillespie just be greatful the music didn't fade away thanks everyone in the band

M D You sir are absolutely right! Im 19 years old and I love the Dead just as much as the Heads who've been following them since they were my age. I can testify that there is a growing number of individuals from my generation that are becoming increasingly interested in the culture of the Dead and their music. This scene is far from over my friends!

Damn nugs; how many adds!? Ridiculous!

They played some good shows their first 3 years. Pretty awful now