Dark Star Orchestra Tickets

Nice to see them swing through Houston again bringing Jeff Matson in the Garcia role. Interesting Terrapin opener into Let it Grow on to Cold Rain and Snow.. The sound was good overall, however, the bass took over the entire room and distorted when really pushed. There was a reasonable turnout for a Thursday night. It took me a while to get accustomed to the mix and subtle differences in styles and vocal tones. Rob was very strong vocally most notably on some of the complex Dylan material such as Queen Jane Approximately, Lost Sailor, Lazy Lightning, Samson and Delilah, Sugar Magnolia w/2nd set Sunshine Daydream closer. Could use a little more Leslie volume when deploying the Hammond. It was nice hearing some of the older material and typical JGB songs like Cats Down Under The Stars and Tangled up in Blue especially with Lisa. Darkstar Orchestra creates their own history and legacy as each year passes and provide an awesome opportunity to be exposed to the music of the original Grateful Dead in a live setting for those who missed out andthose who can never get enough.

It was an excellent show. It was almost as good as a real dead experience!

Loved it. Everbody was dancing and boppin to the music. Everbody was standing up dancing. I will come back again to see them for sure.

It was a blast seeign Donna Jean at Dark Star at the same venue. The New Guitar player was awesome!

Jeff contributes very creative lead guitar, fully engaged with the material, and not afraid to refer to sheet music to keep on track while running through a lyrically challenging song (the Touch of Grey encore). This was a rockin', get-up-and-dance workout of a show.

Awesomeee. That show was electric!!! I had so much fun.

The place was cold (when we got there). There was no coat check. The upstairs was locked (until the second set). It's a beautiful place. We traveled from Cleveland because Newport is nicer than Cleveland H.O.B. The band is great with the new Jerry. A better jammin' Jerry, I guess. But the old, original Jerry was great and will be missed. The rest of the band stepped up, not that they ever didn't. When they opened the upstairs, there were people everywhere, and the karma bounced to the ceiling (or was that the big yellow ball?). And it got warmer. Definitely got warmer.

Awesome sound - more energy and fantastic guitar playing! So glad to see that they are not just the same fantastic band but even better with vocals that match Jerry's sound and guitar style --- can see that the whole band has stepped-up playing to make this truly a fantastic experience!

I think time has come to stop going to shows in Saint Louis. I'm tired of fans talking during shows, walking and then dancing in front of me and my group of friends when they know we have been there the entire show. The kids here are just plain rude and ill mannered. The music was great. I may be mistaken but the new lead looks alot like a guy who played with Donna and the Zen Tricksters. The jams were hot and tight especially during Lazy Lightening and Supplication during the first set.

Excellent show. I have never before seen DSO, but I am now a big fan. Highlight songs for me included Cassidy, Jack Straw, Estimated Prophet, and Eyes of the World. I expect to see them again next time they come to town.

Great song list, good people overall, and very jam-tastic!

FANTASTIC SHOW!! FIRST TIME THAT I SAW THEM AND WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE MY LAST!!!

It was an amazing night, an amazing show and the band was in top form. Jeff Mattson is an amazing guitarist... he fit the mix quite well. The show they picked was perfect and for the first show of the tour with a new guitar player was spot on!! HIGHly recommended.

DSO rocked it last night. Their new "Jerry" fit in seamlessly. The show was an exact re-creation of the Dead’s April 24, 1972 show at the Rheinhalle in Dusseldorf: This was my first DSO show but I saw the Dead play many times back in the day. Unlike some robotic cover bands (Aussie Pink Floyd) these guys jam with feeling and manage to bring back the authentic GD magic. Highly recommended.

Fabulous entertainment as is the norm - although Lisa singin a good bluzey tune exceeds that in m h opinion. Really enjoyed the venue, accept how many show-lovin fools fell all over the floor risers?! I felt lucky to stay upright all nite! John is off doing Further, but Jeff is just an unbelievable Jerry; in play and appearance, he's like a doppelganger who's alive and well. Sounded fantastic. Rob - great drummin, especially in music typically enhanced w/ two guys doing the beats. Rob B - beautiful music. Rob's amps appeared to be acting up at one point, but I never heard any problem with the output as he played... simply marvelous. Kevin kickin the energy high, especially at wrap-ups, and makin' a variety of facial expressions throughout the evening!

I was disappointed. After seeing them two years ago at the Zoo I could hardly wait to see them again. The music was fine but the vocals were very very weak!!!! I could hear the crowd sing the words better than the group. I almost thought the mixing was bad but it was never corrected. I left after the first set.

Was In Sync'... Pain Bubbles Were Finally Released.... Varsity Thtr Was a Great Place.... Very Comfortable For All. PEACEFUL!!!

What a great show! Love the new "Jerry" Dso rocks!

great energy; new guitarist was good ; crowd really into it

Jeff Matson did a great job on the Jerry parts. Though you can't expect anyone to pull off the guitar pyrotechnics of Jerry, he did a great job. He even looks a lot like Jerry. The keyboardist has a very positive energy. Tight vocal parts all around. Mesmerizing light show. They re-enacted the show from Dusseldorf, Germany, on April 24, 1972, but added Ripple at the end and seemed to insert some non-Dead song somewhere in there, too. Kind of a slow set list, but that seemed to work for the crowd.