I think the other posts really capture the magic of the night and I will add some of my memories too!

You could tell something was a stirring from the "Stranger" when Brent starts singing, "Gonna be a long long crazy crazy tour!" The "crazy nights" lyrics were really being emphasized and that set the tone for the whole powerfully played 1st set.

In Set 2, the Playin > UJ > Playin was so thick and psychedelic it was like I was listening to the Dead from another era. The sound and vibe had changed and you simply felt something was coming - it was in the air, and it sure did! DARK STAR sent everyone into a frenzy!

I was dancing in the hallways at the end of the Playin Reprise when the Dark Star notes came. The crow cheered so loud and the energy exploded so hugely, I saw people experience every emotion imaginable. People jumping up and down, screaming, hugging, crying, falling down in a frenzy to get to their seats (or inside the arena) and lots of food workers and security scared to death because they did not know what the hell was happening. They just felt that explosion of energy and saw everyone freak out.

It was absolutely incredible and during the spaciness of the Dark Star I think it was the loudest I've ever heard the Dead play. They were just getting weird and loud!

The "Death Don't" was simply sacred and the "Attics" was the most special moment of live music I've ever had, anywhere, ever! All I could see everywhere I looked was people arms in arms singing and crying.

My highlight was when the lights came up. There was about a few seconds of stupor and then the crowd gave the loudest and longest most spine tingling cheer I've ever heard (even louder than the Dark Star itself) as a recognition of the amazing and historic event we had just experienced!

Truly Grateful!

Brother "A"

The vibe was amazing. Tickets were everywhere and everyone was ready for a treat. We all knew it was going to be special. I was on Phil's side on the floor with many friends. We (the crowd) ebbed and flowed together.Became one. The band was tight. After the show everyone was running around screaming and hugging. No other show comes close to this overall experience for me.

what was the best part is we didn't think they were doing hampton that year and a week before the show bam....tickets went on sale and what a groovy thing, and for the sake of accuracy the DID NOT play as the Warlocks, the ticket sid"formerly the Warlocks"

My friend gave me a Warlocks ticket for this date, and I asked what band is this? He informed me that the Dead were playing as the Warlocks, and we both knew it would be something special.

The breakout of Dark Star was electrifying, I literally felt an energy zap throughout the audience and my body when those first four notes of Dark Star played, it was amazing. People were screaming and cheering, hugging and dancing, so happy!

Later on, we got to hear Death Don't Have No Mercy and Attics of My Life, two more jewels during this night.

It was a great experience, everyone was in a really good mood for the rest of the night....happy times indeed.

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Oh, what I want to know is are you kind?

Just a few years into the band,my bro Tony and friends from jersey went in my moms car. Sorry Sal that you couldn't make it, but it was a night that I wont forget. The vibes in and out that night were amazing. This was the show that blessed many people locals and heads alike and that is what I am GR8FUL for ! Thank you for a real time! Be blessed