Living in ithaca and being a Dead Head, I went to the State Theater for the 40th anniversary show. The city has dubbed 5/8 Grateful Dead day and many friends and fans showed up for the event.
It was kinda cool, with a combination of book release, "Cornell 77", fundraiser for the Theater, and celebration of the day. I was a bit disappointed that Rhino did not attend, although they were invited. Instead they had their record release the same night but in NJ, at the Capitol Theater. WHAT'S WITH THAT? Therefore, my plans to by the vinyl there was thwarted.
The event opened with a cover act, "Terrapin Station", doing 2 short acoustic sets. Nicely played and done. Followed by Peter, the author of " Cornell 77" introducing his book and a few thoughts. Prior to the playing of the show, Dan, legislator gave a proclamation and the show pursued, starting with "Dancin".
I had to leave a but early, my 8 year old daughter call and wanted me home, but in all is was a well attended event. The show being played back through a concert PA was loud and appeared to have a different sonic signature than my prior dbx decoded, reference. Either the sound system was highly eq'ed or the mastering deviants from the reel to reel. Not that it is bad thing.
I'm in process of waiting on my ebay order to come through so I can compare at home on a more civilized system. I could have compared tonight if only Rhino would have joined the party and released the show in the city the show actually happened in. Again, what's up with that?
Anyway, I'm interested in hearing what others think of the release. For now I'll have to wait until my copies make their way to my listening den to form a real judgement.
