07-07-2015, 07:12 PM
I watched most of the 7/3 show on TV and flew up to Chicago on July 4 to see the shows on the 4th and 5th. I loved the concerts but did not expect them to be perfect. Voices are 20 years older. Some lyrics were flubbed. They had iPad minis (or some type of tablet) in front of each person. I assume as a teleprompter for lyrics and set list (which was decided beforehand, not spontaneously like the old days).
The city of Chicago was absolutely wonderful to all the Deadheads and other fans wandering around downtown over the weekend. From hotel staff to restaurant employees, to the staff at Soldier Field, and the Police, everyone was super friendly. I did not see any violence and did not hear of any significant arrests. Security was there to help, not hassle. One friend was taken to the hospital with chest pains (not cardiac, thankfully) and has been treated well.
Overall, it was one of the best weekends of my life. So much fun with friends, both new and old. It was the perfect send-off for this band that really defined much of my life 20-25 years ago.
The city of Chicago was absolutely wonderful to all the Deadheads and other fans wandering around downtown over the weekend. From hotel staff to restaurant employees, to the staff at Soldier Field, and the Police, everyone was super friendly. I did not see any violence and did not hear of any significant arrests. Security was there to help, not hassle. One friend was taken to the hospital with chest pains (not cardiac, thankfully) and has been treated well.
Overall, it was one of the best weekends of my life. So much fun with friends, both new and old. It was the perfect send-off for this band that really defined much of my life 20-25 years ago.