07-12-2015, 04:08 PM
Determined to get a taste of Chicago deep dish pizza, I took the recommendation of the Kimpton staff and hit up Lou Malnati's. Of course, there was a huge line and wait, but fate smiled again and two seats opened up at the bar for me and a deadhead from OR. We chatted over many pints as we waited for our deliciousness to arrive. He was close to my age but completely missed Jerry. In fact, as Jerry has been dead for two decades, I met a ton of next-gen post-Jerry Deadheads, which I used to think was weird but now understand that they are our only hope for the future. Anyway, it was great. That pizza totally lives up to the legend. And the place was packed with deadheads - one guy was trying to sell commemorate GD50 vinyl turntable mats. Only deadheads...
Speaking of yummy snacks, I had some Mexican corn for the first time at Soldier Field, which was one of those 'how long has this been going on?' moments - corn, slathered with butter, mayo, sprinkle cheese and chili peppers. A simple snack that really appealed to my palette.
I got to the venue early and took my seat which was in the 400s on Trey side. I should note here that Trey did very well over the run, save maybe set 1, show 2 at Levi's. Bruce and Chimenti were good too overall. These seat were in a block with my benefactors, and I stayed there for the entire set plus break. China>Rider to open, as predicted. I wanted to hear my last Estimated and Terrapin, and they delivered. Days Between, a late Jerry power ballad that didn't get played nearly enough, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. After it, a young next-gen post-Jerry deadhead gal behind me that had noticed my tears, hugged me and said "Sometimes it's so good, it hurts." The ToG encore was predictable, as was the 2nd encore as they left without a final bow, but the 2nd encore being Attics was a total surprise and an excellent call. Attics is one of their greatest songs lyrically and was very underplayed over the years.
We took our time leaving. Everyone did. We straggled back to the Kimpton, and hung out in the lobby where there was a lost young next-gen post-Jerry deadhead, a tripping kid, glowing after his first show ever. His first was the last. I know my benefactors through rock med, so we bumper-carred him until we knew he was safe, and then went back to our room.
Speaking of yummy snacks, I had some Mexican corn for the first time at Soldier Field, which was one of those 'how long has this been going on?' moments - corn, slathered with butter, mayo, sprinkle cheese and chili peppers. A simple snack that really appealed to my palette.
I got to the venue early and took my seat which was in the 400s on Trey side. I should note here that Trey did very well over the run, save maybe set 1, show 2 at Levi's. Bruce and Chimenti were good too overall. These seat were in a block with my benefactors, and I stayed there for the entire set plus break. China>Rider to open, as predicted. I wanted to hear my last Estimated and Terrapin, and they delivered. Days Between, a late Jerry power ballad that didn't get played nearly enough, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. After it, a young next-gen post-Jerry deadhead gal behind me that had noticed my tears, hugged me and said "Sometimes it's so good, it hurts." The ToG encore was predictable, as was the 2nd encore as they left without a final bow, but the 2nd encore being Attics was a total surprise and an excellent call. Attics is one of their greatest songs lyrically and was very underplayed over the years.
We took our time leaving. Everyone did. We straggled back to the Kimpton, and hung out in the lobby where there was a lost young next-gen post-Jerry deadhead, a tripping kid, glowing after his first show ever. His first was the last. I know my benefactors through rock med, so we bumper-carred him until we knew he was safe, and then went back to our room.
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