1989-06-25 “Vegas vibes: far-out times in a green felt groove.” Las Vegas Review Journal. by K.J. Evans. (1967 hippies in Vegas. Love-Ins at Fantasy Park. Any event that could spark that headline earned recognition.)
1992-06-03 “Las Vegas leaders give new meaning to term Deadhead.” Las Vegas Review Journal. John L. Smith. (Old-timers thought that the Dead in Vegas was bad news.)
1994-05-24 “Hot time expected for Grateful Dead: more than 100,000 fans will be truckin’ to the Sam Boyd Stadium to listen to Jerry Garcia and his pals.” Las Vegas Review Journal. By Carol Huang. (Cover photo of local entrepreneur Rick Hooper, owner of Sunshine Daydream, selling the ‘LSD Flight Simulator’.)
1994-05-24. “Vegas proves to be sure bet for Dead shows: this weekend’s Grateful Dead concerts are expected to set state records for entertainment events.” Las Vegas Review Journal. by Mike Weatherford.
1994-07-08 “Lollapalooza rocks Vegans.” Las Vegas Sun. by Jonathon Weber.
1994-07-08 “Many diversions available at show.” Las Vegas Sun. by Neeta Jain. (This is in stark contrast with every other event ever held in Vegas.)