The Dead, which includes the surviving members of Grateful Dead and new friends, opened with four songs (''Dancing in the Streets,'' ''Uncle John's Band,'' ''Sugar Magnolia,'' and ''Eyes of the World'') before breaking around 10 p.m. ''There's a very important gentleman who has a schedule to keep,'' guitarist Bob Weir said, sending the crowd closer to the stage, video cameras cocked and ready. Then they sound system played Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. Twice. Then two more Sousa marches. Chants of ''Obama'' went up but after 20 minutes, Vice President Joe Biden came out. ''Today you witnessed history,'' Biden said to loud cheers. ''And tomorrow, it's the intent of Barack and I to make history.'' After a short speech, he and wife Jill danced to Van Morrison's ''Have I Told You Lately That I Love You.'' Then they left the stage. And Sousa resumed.
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"Eyes of the World" and "Uncle's John Band" are excellent choices to usher in a new era for our country. Community involvement has always been a vital part of the scene for the Dead, and we've not seen an emphasis on that kind of personal involvement in the Bush administration. Here's hoping that everyone will take the message to heart and find a way to wake up to realize that making sure our neighbors are okay ensures our personal wellbeing as well...
Posted by: SueC | Jan 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM