I've been meaning since you posted this one to come back on and say that was my exact experience as far as Grateful Dead exposure. I had heard of them of course, and knew the song "Touch of Gray," but it wasn't until my freshman year at Monmouth College that I started hearing more, getting curious, and eventually buying American Beauty. It was very likely hanging out in Macomb, though, with Western kids that led me to that step. Or maybe my friend who started college year ahead of me and went to SIU, and ended up being at a Dead concert in '95. Anyway, I loved that album but never went any further as far as exploring them. One thing I like thinking about is how obsessed I (and others) seemed to be with hippie music and culture in the 90s. What do "kids these days" listen to, or even just surface types of things to they co-opt, from "our" era? Please don't let it just be Mom jeans! ha ha
That was definitely a thing in the 90s! I never got into the look (or smell — patchouli gives me a headache!), but definitely loved the music and peace vibes. Still do! Let’s run it back again!!
Great article - thanks for the mention! This was our 2nd show with Sunshine Daydream and we love their vibe. And the newly remodeled Lincoln Theater is a real gem.
I've been meaning since you posted this one to come back on and say that was my exact experience as far as Grateful Dead exposure. I had heard of them of course, and knew the song "Touch of Gray," but it wasn't until my freshman year at Monmouth College that I started hearing more, getting curious, and eventually buying American Beauty. It was very likely hanging out in Macomb, though, with Western kids that led me to that step. Or maybe my friend who started college year ahead of me and went to SIU, and ended up being at a Dead concert in '95. Anyway, I loved that album but never went any further as far as exploring them. One thing I like thinking about is how obsessed I (and others) seemed to be with hippie music and culture in the 90s. What do "kids these days" listen to, or even just surface types of things to they co-opt, from "our" era? Please don't let it just be Mom jeans! ha ha
That was definitely a thing in the 90s! I never got into the look (or smell — patchouli gives me a headache!), but definitely loved the music and peace vibes. Still do! Let’s run it back again!!
Yes! Bring it all back, but without patchouli and/ or stinky feet 😁
Great article - thanks for the mention! This was our 2nd show with Sunshine Daydream and we love their vibe. And the newly remodeled Lincoln Theater is a real gem.
It really did sound good in there. That place has come a long way!
Thanks for putting this together. Article really captures the evening!
I just love even reading the phrase "Springfield-based Grateful Dead tribute" band! Will have to keep that in mind!
I wish I would’ve went with you. I bet it was a great concert. I’ll have to try to catch one of the shows you posted.