Dark Star Orchestra December 4, 2006I was surprised to see that the line was not wrapped around the block as we pulled up in front of the 930 Club at 8pm. I bought the last two tickets, walked down U street and bought a veggie burger - and by 9pm was standing ten feet away from stage with a 6 dollar plastic red cup of newcastle in hand...
With no opening act, the band played two sets totaling close to 3 and a half hours of Grateful Dead covers.
Set List
Stranger, Half Step, Me & My Uncle> Big River, TLEO, Cassidy, Mr. Charlie, Waiting for a Miracle, Lazy Lightening>Supplication, Touch of Grey Blow Away, Shakedown, Sailor > Saint, Crazy Fingers> Playin> Drums >Space> Attics> Throwing Stones> NFA Encore: King Solomon Marbles> Revolution
Highlight
>The creepy familiarity of John and Rob's voices!
>Touch of Grey, Shakedown, Revolution, Tie Dye Back drop
Lowlight
>Being patted down outside the door.
>The freakout session in the middle of the second set titled Space. It all started with an amazing drum rant - but quickly turned into a disturbing and at times boring freakout by Rob Koritz. The old heads quickly began to turn and head for the bar. The session reminded me of Medeski, Martin and Wood's first set at Bonaroo in 2004. Blech!
>The 9:30 club just isn't suited for a four hour show. The Dead could pull it off in arenas and ampitheaters but DSO... you're no Dead. Sorry.
$$
27.50
The Band
Dark Star Orchestra (aka DSO) consists of:
- John Kadlecik ~ Guitar, vocals
- Rob Eaton ~ Guitar, vocals
- Kevin Rosen ~Bass
- *Rob Borraco ~ Keys
- Lisa Mackey ~ Vocals, Spinning, Dancing
- Dino English ~ Drums
- Rob Koritz ~ Drums, Percussion, Specializing in wigging people out
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