I really enjoyed Till The Morning Comes this morning by Pickin On The Grateful Dead. Never heard of them before, but I hope to hear some more!!

I enjoyed tonight's show, as usual. I appreciated the insights about muscians "borrowing", "stealing", "Interpreting" other artists' songs, styles, etc. This is what truly keeps the music alive, isn't it?

I was especially touched by the idea that everything a muscian gleans and absorbs from other artists through research, playing or listening to their music contributes - over time - to that muscian's own voice and style as an artist. I can't think of a better example of this than Jerry Garcia, who was a true music academic - ever seeking, exploring and learning his craft.

PS: Can't wait till Furthur on the East Coast!

"Inspiration, move me brightly"

Looking forward to it, I hope you're feeling well. Keep up the good work.

If we are going to get to hear some Further? I think we deserve another Ratdog show too, preferably one when they're fresh!

We could have us a high time

I think Sirius responds to things written on Deadnet with songs. There have been a lot of times I've written something here and then a short time later will here a song on Sirius that seems directly related to my post and it seems like it's happened way to many times to be coincidence. I also think Ratdog and the Dead have been inspired to play a song in their sets a couple times from what I've written here. I'm sure they won't tell me though being the Pranksters that they are. Maybe it's just sirius synchronicity and strange coincidence but I like to think they're listening.