I'll be GRATEFUL (and probably near DEAD) when this weekend is over...

[John Scrip]

Been tapped as a broadcast engineer for the final (EVER) Grateful Dead shows at Soldier Field in Chicago. I'm hoping this weekend doesn't kill me. But I figured there'd be some folks around this are that might have an appreciation for such things. So, I thought I'd drop some pics...

It's a sign:

My door:

THE stage:

BACK stage:

*ON* stage:

Soundcheck:

So if you happen to hear it on SiriusXM or any of a plethora of sources, think of me and how much crap I'm going through this weekend.

 

[Otto tune]

Looks like they stole the set from Led Zepplin's Pulse, with the giant round flown screen/light grid.
Are there any chain motors left in Chicago?

 

[if6was9]

I'll be listening this weekend. Long Live The Dead!

 

[lǎo​wài]

That's cool as cool gets.

Live the life.

 

[danohat]

I've seen the Dead with Jerry. I think.

 

[redcoats1976]

some of their music is great,some not so much.no band hits it 100% of the time.

 

[Boritch]

I sat out in my car (XM radio) and listened to last nights show. Had a great time to. Wish I could be there in person, but to many hurdles.

 

[Smolder]

Are those small monitors on the 6 foot mini towers behind the stage?

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Tone deaf]

Some of the best quality (sound engineering) I have heard live was at Dead shows. They might be old hippies, but they know and care about quality sound. That is quite a compliment to be chosen.

How come Phil doesn't get an arrow (on the sign), does he just go wherever the spirit takes him?

 

[WaywerdSon]

Hippie chicks trippin are usually pretty ready to "show their appreciation" to anyone with a backstage pass. Have fun dude!!!!!

 

[Deus Vult]

the last show happened when Jerry Garcia was alive.

And they were terrible then.

 

[Mule Train]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaStAAOUao8[/ame]

 

[Smolder]

the last show happened when Jerry Garcia was alive.

And they were terrible then.

Nice contribution Fenn. Why click the link if your just gonna hate?

 

[Nicky]

Very cool for you! Thanks for posting the pics.

 

[Gary]

Good thoughts your way, John.

I worked the first California Jam. I know of what you speak.

 

[Brians Evil Twin]

Are those small monitors on the 6 foot mini towers behind the stage?

Motorized GoBos, part of the light show.

 

[twst1up]

I've been diggin the shows

 

[John Scrip]

Hastily written and incomplete blog post if anyone is bored:

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