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The INDEPENDENT, July 15, 2004 Page 13 A skillful and nostalgic performance delights old and young alike By Clark McGaugh Arriving at The Dead show July 2 at Columbia Meadows was not unlike taking a stroll through Berkeley’s Peoples Park in my youth. We were greeted by a sea of tie dye, smiling people of all ages, ba- bies to grandparents, maybe great-grandparents, who looked at wares put on display by vendors set up prior to the show. As we approached the ticket gate we were delighted to find Further 2, the wildly painted converted 1942 International school bus brought to Colum- bia Meadows by Ken Kesey’s son Zane. The original Further was a 1939 version made fa- mous/infamous by the Merry Pranksters. Next to the bus was a booth set up by The Conscious Al- liance to collect donated food destined for Columbia County food pantries (435 lbs. of do- nated goods were collected). The Conscious Alliance is a group dedicated to feeding the hungry throughout the United States and are “on tour” with The Dead, collecting food at each show. Being in the first thousand to donate food, we received a limited edition poster designed by famed Grateful Dead artist, Stanley Mouse. Grateful Dead song writer, lyricist, and balladeer Robert Hunter opened the show by simply walking on stage with his guitar – without introduction – and beginning to play. It was great listening to songs I knew played by the man who wrote them, and they were the same only different. I especially en- joyed Box of Rain as well as New Speedway Boogie. The Dead followed with a wonderful show, opening with Liberty and followed by one of my favorites, Easy Wind. Warren Haynes vocals on Dear Mr. Fan- tasy were outstanding. They ended the first set with another favorite, Iko Iko, with an animat- ed, smiling, arm-waving Mickey Hart leading the crowd on the chorus. Opening the second set, Bob Weir switched to an acoustic guitar for The Weight, Peggy-O and the popular Friend of the Devil. Then they blew me away with a rendition of The Beatles She Said, She Said. Drumz/Space was very good, and drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart didn’t miss a beat before rolling into a mes- merizing Stella Blue. The Dead at Columbia Meadows, from left are Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Warren Haynes. After finishing the set with Franklin's Tower, bassist Phil Lesh told the crowd how thrilled he was to be there, and that he was there only because of an organ donor from whom he re- ceived a life-saving liver. Lesh urged everyone to become donors. Bob Weir then ad- dressed the crowd, saying that many nations in the world are democracies...in name only… that they are run by/for the Join us Aug 7 & 8 at the trailer in Hawkins Park during the Vernonia Friendship Jamboree & Logging Show for demos on these saws & many other products. “elite” and that this election may be the last chance for a “real” vote. Weir urged every- one to “Vote your mind, vote your heart.” The Dead then, after per- forming twenty songs, finished the show with Unbroken Chain. A good time was had by all! Jim Dandy Farm Market Fresh Fruit - Vegetables Senior coupons accepted Open Seven Days a Week 9 AM - 7 PM 45770 NW Sunset Hwy, Banks • 503-324-3954 Jim’s Famous BAR-B-Q Fridays & Saturdays MS 361 $559 95 Our most popular model. Designed for rugged farm use, Equipped with side-access chain tensioner and anti-vibration system designed to reduce fatigue. MS 290 $349 95 New carburetor preheating system and a redesigned anti-vibration system with very low vibration levels PRECISION UTDOOR Power Equipment Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm 42425 N.W. Banks Road, Banks 503-324-5221 Saturday 9 am-2 pm YOUR FULL SERVICE SUPERMARKET! Along with Grocery items, We Have.. Fresh meat, Veggies & Fruit. Deli with ready to eat food. Bakery with fresh baked Pies, Cakes & Breads. New Release Videos. Pharmacy for your Medicines and Advice. Cut Flowers & Greeting Cards. Liquor Store. Western Union & Money Orders. 660 So. Main, Banks • 503-324-2171
