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Was not there but listened to the enitre show on Sirius last night. Sounded great. John brings this make up of the band to a level we have not seen nor heard since our dear Jerry took his eternal nap.

Without seeing the players it sure sounded like a solidly played show with a great deal of energy coming through.

Sugaree and Uncle Johns Band were wonderful.

If I had anything to be critical about, and believe me this is about as harsh as I will ever be, the Samson encore left me waiting for one more song. The age and history of that hall I was counting on a Brokedown after Samson. It was right at 11:30 and it is possible they had a hard finish time.

Cant wait for Manchester, NH this thursday night!!

What a beautiful and heartfelt show! Thanks to Community Chat, I heard about listening on Sirius Satellite Radio.

Caught the second set! I agree, this particular arrangement of band members has seemed to emulate the reverence and "magic" of those special GD days gone by. JK is a wise addition! He has that "uncanny" Jerry sound which is difficult to "capture."

Ashes and Glass was poignant and inspiring. I love singing the traditional "folk" version to my 3-yr-old daughter.

Unbroken Chain was somethin' else and Standing on the Moon was incredibly beautiful...almost "other worldly".
Danced in the living room, forgot about the snow and cold, and for a "moment" felt that timeless GD feeling again that we all "know" and love.

Can't wait for the band to come to snowy Colorado!

Setlist looks great, can't wait for them to come over this way. Who was singing Dew?

This was my first furthur show, these guys have it together to say the least. Being there was so much better than i could have imagined. John sang dew, it was incredible, he put so much feeling into it i was absolutely blown away, i don't think it could have been better. The crowd was a little "weird" but that didn't stop me from loving every minute of it.

I was at Barton Hall last night. I thought it an excellent show. This is a completely different band than The Other Ones, The Dead, Ratdog, or Phil and Friends.

My only complaint is that were no food or beverages available in the arena. There were tables with large containers of water available for free but the cups were the size of bathroom dixie cups, hardly more than a big gulp. For this you had to fight pushing and shoving around the tables for 10 minutes or so just to get tiny cup of water. The good side was no beer and no loud drunks to endure.

All problems aside, this was just about the best I've seen the material played since The Grateful Dead disbanded in 1995

It was an excellent show!!!!!! John did a great job on guitar and vocals and I liked the female back up vocals. Phil and Bob were at their "high quality standard" and the rest of the band fit tight. I thought the crowd was fine and responded well. Barton Hall and the Grateful Dead always brings out great vibes, looking forward to the Utica and Denver shows.

I only caught the first set on sirius. It sounded good but lacked energy, the tempo was pretty damn slow. I don't think it's possible to play good lovin' slower than that.

That being said I do love this band lineup and so far I think it is one of my favorite post GD incarnations. The Hammerstein shows rocked especially the first night, Wallingford was a little slow. headed to Denver next and hoping for some rocking bliss

Im not going to bore with acculates... With miles treading in Mind. This Show can simple be said to be Point ON!.. this Current Line Upis BY FAR the BEST post JERRY... I agree with Dude. I am a big fan of Ithaca but the scene was somber... Vending was limited.. SO in a way the dead heads underachieved.. But the BAND however was FANTASTIC. Come SEE THIS BAND... Fly Your Freek Flag! Dead Heads UNITE......

When it comes to a holiday you don't want to miss the point of it or at least the meaning of the reason to celebrate. (The TV media enforces what I'm talking about.) I am glad I hung out with Furthur for Valentine's Day, Gotta be a top 10 of loving places to be this year! The joint was jumping! Reviews: PeggyO by Phil was a treat and could increase the marrriage rate among all them youngin's in the house in a few years. The college kids got to bark with the big boys last night. Woof. These campus gigs are just what the Doctor ordered, our youth today needs so much love. Support your local college kids in anyway you can. (we're gonna be in their hands.) That Unbroken Chain took me there and it was a sacred place that took years in the making, way up in the middle of the air folks. Bobby's good lovin is the best. Bobstar nailed it last night and and took the mothership around the block on with Standing on the Moon. How 'bout that Russo guy? You make it hurt so good dude! Jay Lane has earned his piece of the Dead cake and feelin' groovy, lucky and funky about him. Jay go Furthur in your own way and we'll keep rockin' til the sun goes down. Lane and Russo are the new duo carrin' the torch and that's a mighty fine score right there. Jeff is gaining his own cosmic ground and is a force to be reckoned with, let's party. The ladies are making the air hauntingly beautiful and are undoubtedly another duo that honors the timley tradition of harmony. Suggestion to them, let go and then don't let go. John is ripping it up and is finding out there ain't nithing like the real thing, baby. Now I think that could take a little getting used to for anyone, obivously. (lol) Thanks for holding dear to someone so special that this moment has come. It is not unnoticed the name some say when it comes to you, honoring as it must be. For you all I'd like to say: Ladies and Gentleman!!! Mr. John Kadledik. A superb musican, seeped in something so wonderful that he'll take you there. This is there where I'll become judgmental= I loved every song! Hangin' with ya'll rocked! Fare you well deadheads, all I leave behind is only what I've found.

It was just brought to my attention that I missed spelled, Kadlicek-sorry about that I'll get it someday on my own. My reply was it mighta took me 10 years to get Billy's name down, no big deal, it goes like that. But if you need it from the top:

Ladies and Gentleman!!! Mr. John Kadlecik. A superb musican, seeped in something so wonderful that he'll take you there.

had to drop this and say what a joy it has been to read hippie freak and all the others. this band has brought alot of the old timers back in the fold and it feels really good. i caught the orlando show last week and had to be peeled off the ceiling. what a ride! love the college circuit also and the exposure the music is getting to a new audience. my regret is that i can't attend the show in newark delaware, my alma mater. first time playing in delaware i believe and that is so cool. what a treat that will be especially for many of us who cut our teeth at the spectrum in philly.

this was a sweet show. a little slow in some areas, but overall verry nice. sugaree,looks like rain,and good lov'n pretty much nailed the 1st set for me. ujb opener for the 2nd set was a suprise.morning dew was the bomb,played sooooo sweeeet by the boys. john nailed it the best he could have, missing jerry on this one though. the other one rocked and china cat was just what the dr. ordered. pretty weird though going from china into standing on the moon into rider. (different) nice sampson for a closer.great job guys, keep up the good work, see you in utica

First set was love songs mostly, played very tight and perfect for the special night. 2nd set was a little squirrely but they salvaged it nicely with china cat and rider, and Samson. Phil singing more with this band is a treat and a young girl in the crowd next to us referred to him as 'the guy on the left' which was hilarious and sad at the same time. To hear him sing Peggy-O was just so romantic. Would have been nice to hear a little more danceable grooves in the 2nd set but overall hearing John playing and singing Jerry tunes is a sweet treat. I never liked the new sound all the recent versions of this band had, just a little too raucous and drifting away from the balance Jerry had brought. Never will be the same but if you close your eyes it's not that far off now.

Brrrrrrr! Kinda prehistoric venue & entry logistics. What's the deal with G.A. anyway?
However, beautiful nostalga...-Barton Hall!
Setlist was slighty uncharacteristic, but timely for Valentines Day.
Definitely the best line-up "since"
Lets see what's 'round the corner.
Thanks to all the Cornell people for puttin up with the new generation of Dead. PEACE!

Gonna post my blurb from archive.org here as well, just to get the message out about some venue-related issues (see below). But before that, let me say that, as I listen to a great recording of the show from the comfort of home, without feeling physically drained after 3 shows in as many nights, with hundreds of road miles in between - and able to breathe easily (see below) - it's sounding like the perfect Valentine's Day show, with a little China Cat thrown in for the Year of the Tiger...

my other post:

if i had my way...
Saw this show with my wife (whose birthday was the same day), after Hampton and Fairfax. Furthur is her first chance to really ride the bus, and she finally 'saw the light' in Hampton during the second set, up near the front of the stage. Fairfax rocked, and really got her hips moving. So we had really high expectations for this show, for all the obvious reasons. And the show sounds quite good, even if not the mind-blower, history-making spectacle so many hoped for (an interesting 'pre-view' in the Ithaca Times details how David Gans and others explain the accidental tape-trading history that led to Barton Hall's legendary "best-ever" status). The first set Valentine's theme was indeed pleasant, complete with 14 beats before BIODTL. Bob's 'crack equipment crew' dialogue was straight out of the old '77 banters, made me wonder if it was a reprise of something that was said on 5/8/77. Sugaree and Good Lovin' were fun, Phil's Peggy-O was sweet and had me thinking it was 'Dark Hollow' at first, and the second set had some good moments, including Unbroken/Dew/Other One (an odd arrangement for the latter), but Peaceful Valley and Ashes made for a big sag after Uncle John's. The encore was perfect, given the next paragraph.

Gotta give some constructive criticism about the venue though. Any venue that still has hundreds of people in line outside, in the cold no less, with four entrances, while the band is starting to play , has to re-evaluate its operations. And being told by a police officer in the lobby "it's just the opening band" as they were launching into Midnight Hour was so clueless, I felt it necessary to steal downstairs quickly and explain gently how they were goofing things up. The lack of concession stands and limited bathroom facilities can't be helped I guess, and the venue staff was clearly working in overdrive to keep the water going. but there must be very poor ventilation in there, because the smoke got really oppressive (if you're a non-smoker and your wife is allergic) as the show wore on. I'm guessing the three people we saw taken out by EMS were over-stimulated, dehydrated, and under-oxygenated. And even though it was no big deal, its ironic (or telling) that a venue with a big police/emergency presence inside the show will actually bring on the type of outcome it is anticipating. Or maybe they just know better from previous shows - either way, not a problem at the previous two shows, which had much larger audiences. So I'm not hating by any stretch, "but I would caution all" before considering Barton Hall for a Dead-style show. The venue staff should consult with Convention Hall in Asbury Park, and see how it can be done differently. That being said, everyone had a good time, and my wife and I hung out near the side curtain (more air), and watched some very inspired old-school dancing. And yes, gonna miss them when they're gone...

Finally - after 15 years of all the various combinations in the post-Jerry years - this band is clearly the best. They seem to be having lots of fun and are putting in a large effort on most every song. Bobby sounds better than he has in a ling while and John is simply a perfect fit.

Set List was a little off for me as I would have liked a few more danceable tunes and some folk songs - but, was very impressed with the LL Rain, Sugaree, UBC, Dew, China - SOTM - Rider.

The Venue - I loved the whole historic vibe considering tthe '77 show, but.... in terms of hospitality - this the worst show I've ever attended. Why? No food - as in ZERO food. Beyond the dixie cups of water they were giving away - there was nothing. And - I'm not exactly a big drinker, but, beong on vacation on a night before a holiday, I would have loved 2 or 3 beers. I suppose this is a licensing issue, but, does the mgmt of this venue/ school not comprehend the revenue possibilities?? Even if they had sold real bottles of water for a dollar - there would have been a profit. Just Brutal. I was starving by the break and needed something, anything to drink - even a Coke. Oh well. But, I'll never visit a venue like this again.

At my age and tenure in terms of shows, I plan to make small vacations out of these tours (esp. this band) and want to drink and eat while enjoying my favourite music, experience etc. Is this too much to ask?

hate to be negative - although not at all about the band - just the venue.

We missed the 1st 3 songs while we stood in the line to get in for over 40 min!! They must have had 2 people taking tickets and conducting searches - it should never take this long. THey should have brought in more staff and opened more doors. We weren't late at all to arrive - so, shouldn't have missed a single note.

After swallowing the bitter pill that was the Hammerstein shows, this was redemption of the highest order in every way shape and form. While the Hammerstein was hopelessly oversold, Barton Hall was thankfully sold to a reasonable capacity. Only problem (and it was pretty huge, think 'bout the demographics...) was that they didn't sell any water. Not a smart move on either the venue's part to do so or on the band's management part to insist that they do so.

As to the musical part, was this the same band I witnessed bumbling and stumbling in NYC in December? 'Cause with very very few exceptions the execution couldn't have been any better, every song on point and fully jammed out. Missed the Midnight Hour and TLEO (arrrggghhh!) but the rest of the set ran on premium 93 octane and the closing stretch of Looks Like Rain, Sugaree and Good Lovin was just downright superb.

Just like the good 'ole days, the second set always held out the possibilities of it sounding like one long sustained moment in time and the band raised itself to the ghosts of Barton Hall shows and performed another second set for the ages. There was so much music coming out of the PA off every inch of the stage that it felt almost overwhelming at times in that good way. Though the entire set was great from start to finish, my memories of the jaw-dropping Unbroken Chain then dropping the Dew that I knew would be performed did not make it any less astonishing due to its surprise mid-set slot and this one rivals any of the great versions I ever witnessed with Papa Jer behind the wheel and you could just feel his peering eyes over his shades grinning from heaven over the proceedings and John sure did channel the spirits on this one. Kudos to him for stepping up to the plate all night long. And kudos to the rest of the band for getting their s**t together, too, this truly was a group effort thru and thru and certainly the trio-ending China/SOTM/Rider exemplified the band chemistry that IMHO was so sorely lacking in NYC a few scant months earlier. I hated walking out of that 2nd show so disgusted and am glad that I had the faith to hang in there 'cause my love will not fade away and my faith was, once again, rewarded with a show for the ages. See you'all at RCMH!

Peace,
Alex

This was the BEST SHOW I've seen since Giant's Stadium in 95 just before Jerry passed. The band was ON FIRE, ripping it up on some of the best songs in their book.The interaction was superb, John seems to have revitalized the energy level these guys always had.Highlights for me- Peggy-o, Uncle John's band & a fantastic Unbroken Chain, the best I ever saw them play that one.My advice, get the CD of this show, you won't be sorry.
To the band, WELCOME BACK!!!
See ya in AC
Dan

PS, This is my 40th year following the band. Frst show was at William paterson U in 1970. Show started late cause they lost Phil in the city. what were you up to Mr Lesh???
Tee hee hee

Not so much a review, did anyone catch what Bob said about Cornell's "due dilligence"? I couldn't hear it and was wondering.

It was a sweat show cant say anything bad. Well one thing I missed my little buddy Phil j.r well not total. Phil if your reading this I will see you in Utica. I got some cool ass shows copy for you to enjoy. Well see you all and enjoy the shows.....

Excellent first set. Lots of energy and well played. The sugaree reached that level.

The second set starts out pretty chill, too chill The jamming gets going with unbroken chain. Similar in quality to the asheville version. The expected Morning Dew was sweet to hear with JK doing a great job. It was always a little painful when Bobby sang it in the past. The show finished real strong, unlike Asheville and Charlotte.

Here we stand:
1) Hampton
2) Farifax
3) Atlanta
4) Miami
5) Orlando
6) Cornell
7) Asheville
8) Charlotte

Listened at the playback for only the third time since attending this show and I just had to come back and post that the 1/2 hour that was Unbroken Chain>Morning Dew is/was some of the sweetest Dead-related music ever heard by these ears, I've broken down in tears during both songs but especially the Unbroken Chain, probably because I'd never heard such a beautiful and extended version, sixteen minutes of musical bliss. And for those of you that might be doubting that there is real musical chemistry occurring between the players, I ask you to listen to the interplay between Jeff and John on these two songs. Is it on a par when Jerry & Brent used to play off each other? Perhaps not but considering how relatively young this particular band is it is still a testament to how far they've come in such a short time. I'm looking forward to enjoying as much of the ride as possible in the forseeable future...:-smile

Peace,
Alex