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By Ted Maider


Southern California is already a dream (to some). People flock there regularly to go on epic quests of self-discovery, enjoy the perfect weather, and see the unique scenery. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that such a beautiful venue like the Empire Polo Field could ever exist. Anybody who knows what a music festival is has most likely heard of Coachella, the alternative music festival held annually for the past 10 years on these grounds, which attracts a whopping 60,000 people every year. There is also the Stagecoach Music Festival, catering to the masses of country music fans of the nation. Most recently, the Vermont jam quartet Phish held Festival 8, which brought bedazzled hippies from all over the world. But in the off season? Rich people hit balls while on horseback.

The Empire Polo Field is located in Indio, California, which is practically Nevada. While it is only a couple hours away from Los Angeles, the scenic atmosphere takes a drastic change as you move further inland. Everything becomes dustier and much hotter. Parking at this place is like being in a desert storm, sometimes complete with people having to cover their faces so as not to breathe in all the crap being blown around. On top of that, horses are everywhere (as it is a polo field), and this is made obvious by the many stables you will pass. Read more

Phil Lesh and Friends 4-15-1999 featuring Trey Anastasio and Page of Phish from gigpedia on Vimeo.

Viola Lee Blues 32:51
Big Rail Road Blues 7:16
Row Jimmy 8:06
Shakedown Street > Wheel > Not Fade Away 43:06
Mr. Tambourine Man 7:06

Band Info:

Phil Lesh (bass)
Steve Kimock (guitar)
John Molo (drums)
Trey Anastasio (guitar)
Page McConnell (keyboards)

Grateful Dead fans from across the country are in Mill Valley this weekend to attend a series of live rehearsal sessions by two surviving band members but not everyone is dancing in the streets over the deluge of Deadheads.

Locals Bob Weir and Phil Lesh formed a new group called Further. They performed all this week at the Masonic Hall and the Throckmorton Theater to get ready for a nationwide tour that sold out for local venues long ago.

Deadheads couldn't be happier and business owners love the extra people around town. They're even increasing hours and making a better profit thanks to the infulx of fans. But some residents complain Deadheads are smoking pot, getting into fights, using private property as restrooms and stealing from stores.Police have ramped up, patrols in the area as a result of the complaints and fear of disturbances. Read more

One Set: Cumberland Blues (bw), Doin' That Rag (jk), Tennessee Jed (bw), The Wheel (jk), No More Do I (jk), He's Gone (pl/bw/jk), Built to Last, Peaceful Valley (Ryan Adams song - JK), Morning Dew (jk), Satisfaction (bw)