My tickets actually show the 12th, 13th and the 14th
*smile*

G.D.F.F My B-Day shows. 1st ever 08-11-87

as with marye, not my first dead shows but my first Red Rocks shows. My girlfriend (now wife) had seen Joni Mitchell there and raved about the venue, and then we got to see the Grateful Dead there. It was magical. The massive red rock formations towering on each side of the audience and a lower rock wall cropping behind the band. And we could look out over Denver, when you walked up to the top of the venue. With the view of the clouds and weather blowing in.....And the sound.... but I really think that the band had a better view, with the rock slabs flanking the wild crowd and the sky rolling by behind us.
A transportive location if there ever was one. A natural wonder, a fantastic elevated amphlitheatre, and an altogether mystical spot for the Dead to work their delights!

One year,two friends and my self, set out for the Red Rocks shows from NJ, no tics, no plans, etc. Once arriving, due to the small nature of the venue, we were unable to get tickets, but found a spot where we could listen, dance and..well you know( thanks Tim). Although I do not recall anyone falling off the rocks,(lucky I remember being there at all), I do remember that two more shows were added at McNichols stadium, reason being heavy rains.