Furthur Review

Fans went wild when they found out that Phil and Bobby were putting together a band to do more shows. Furthur has played a few already, and has four more scheduled for the month of November. I recently spoke with a friend who went to see them. He said it was unbelievable. The lineup is sick, John Kadlecik of the Dark Star Orchestra in play of Jerry Garcia on lead guitar and vocals, original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, Ratdog's Jeff Chimenti and Jay Lane, and the Duo's Joe Russo. I recently downloaded a show off Archive.org that took place at the Fox Theatre in Oakland, CA. It is absolutely astonishing how closely Kadlecik's guitar playing resembles Jerry's. Even his singing has characteristics of Jerry's in the late 80's, through early 90's. There's speculation about a spring tour. I strongly believe that there will be one. After seeing them at Rothbury Festival in Michigan last summer, I could see in the way they danced and the energy they showed that they're very much content in what they do. At this point, I think as long as they are able to, they will play. At least Bobby will.