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marye

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Whatever the current version of Furthur is up to, discuss it here!

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October 26, 2011 - 4:54am

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PalmerEldritch

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Tweedy

Wow, I loved that Tweedy rant. Makes me want to check out some of his music. I saw Keith Jarrett give a similiar rant one time. God bless them both!
October 26, 2011 - 4:37am

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gratefaldean

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Tweedy is never

One to mince words or suffer fools gladly or any other way. At a Neil Young show one time, Neil broke out his acoustic guitar and began to play solo, and some guys in back of me decided that since it was now quiet, it was a good time to start talking to each other. People shot them The Look to no avail, so after the first song I turned around and said, "Hey guys, great show!" And they agreed, we're all pals at this point. And then, "You know, I paid good my money to hear Neil sing, not to hear you guys talk, so could you either stop or take it somewhere else?" They left. They went away. I was really happy that they left (happier still that they didn't decide to punch me out for ragging at them), and a little sad that their conversation was more important than the music. I just don't get it sometimes. I recognized the then-new cell phone problem the first time I spotted someone talking on the phone while standing at a urinal (it was an Other Ones or Dead show, so it seemed real out-of-place to me)..."This call is so important that I'm talking to you while taking a whizz!" At least texting is silent, but the constant glow of the screens, especially at the edge of my peripheral vision, is nearly as distracting as talking. I don't get it, and I'm very content not to.
October 26, 2011 - 3:44am

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Anonymous (not verified)

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Exit signs; they're on the way out, aren't they?

Good ol' Uncle Jeff.I believe he speaks for all of us on this irritation. And the noise keeps increasing; ever tried to listen to Johnny Cash in a splendid old theatre with yuppies and industry try-hards clinking glasses and chattering like hollow birds? I have.
October 21, 2011 - 1:11pm

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JackstrawfromC…

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I hear ya

About cell phone use, especially talking on the phone. The way to get around the crowding is to make the whole place reserved. I hate GA and really hate when half the place is GA and the other half is rsrvd. RR is unique in that there is room to move around but inevitably someone will walk down the aisle then stop and stand right in front of you and you get a perfect view of their ass or they are standing on your feet, then if they are fucked up it's even more of an "adventure". The shows I've been too that are all rsrvd don't get crowded like that but hey when it is all rsrvd you can't over sell the place which I imagine cuts into profits.
October 20, 2011 - 5:06pm

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Oroboros

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Gonzo

I am totally with you on the cell phone biz. And I admit I am a luddite as well. All the people on their phones at Red Rocks (as well as the inside shows I have attended), are a distraction probably related to the phone's light and if the person is trying to talk/yell into the phone. Due to my own reverance for the music as well aspaying big bucks to see/listen it is impossible for me to relate to those persons. And aslo having people fall into us, stagger and/or push/dance/shove does impede my enjoyment. All that happened at Red Rocks, but I will always be thankful for those shows. A real treat, despite unfortunate behavior. My two cents.
October 20, 2011 - 4:07pm

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Good point, Jack

Sorry if I seem reactionary about the cell phones. Personal point with me, I noticed at Red Rocks there is enough room for a sold out crowd except when seven guys descend on one person's place cause they "know" their friend. Then all that stuff you talk about happens. It's not the background noise of a cell phone that bothers me, rather the inattention to the event and the people surrounding you. Hell, maybe I'm in the minority about that now, too. I'm such a Luddite.
October 20, 2011 - 1:12pm

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JackstrawfromC…

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phones

I'd rather have someone next to me quietly messing around on their phone than sitting in my lap, stepping on my feet or flat out staggering stumbling and falling into me.
October 20, 2011 - 11:07am

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stepineden72

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What you said

Lamagonzo, they are flat out good. They could burn the building down anytime they wanted. Just like the GOGD. They are seriously good and I am enjoying these Furthur shows as much as any Dead show I ever saw. In 1971 I really missed the Dead of 1968, but they were gone and they weren't comin' back. Look what we were left with. I noticed the silver haired matron next to me, a contemporary unfortunately, using her smartphone to record the set list. Brilliant! Doubt I'll do that. I'll just wait for someone else to post it :-). We are so damn lucky to have these days......
October 20, 2011 - 7:44am

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Anonymous (not verified)

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What I wrote two years ago on Furthur:

"get ready, get set, go furthur If the shows are less crowded and the people less jaded I know I'm going to have a great time in these venues where I've left footprints. Some times popularity kills the x-factor." I've seen a slew of Furthur shows now and I'm ready to say that most deadheads are on board with Furthur and that there will be increased popularity on the upcoming eastern tour in Nov. I don't even mean a lot of sell-outs at the venues, just more people, more busses, more dead-like atmosphere (back in Terrapin for good or ill again). It's the people going to the shows and their interaction with the band that makes the music so juicy and danceable. You may not like Bob and Phil singing certain songs and you may believe that they have too much of a leash on JK but you have to admit this band is dripping psychedelia on a very good night. And there are consistently more very good nights. It is hard to believe Phil is keeping up to the end on most evenings, maybe even better than Bob. I know I'm going to get criticized (even saying Jer-bear missing is not the same class) but Furthur after two years is capable of stealing the Greatful Dead's thunder for any show post-Hornsby on a given night, with a very few rare exceptions such as Chapel Hill. I know I'm going out on a limb here I never thought I would. I hope all you older deadheads 55-75 can hang up your smart phones for a few hours and have a good old-fashioned party with Furthut this fall. I guarantee that you are going to like a lot of the people you meet at shows and you know how much that adds to the experience. Furthur-on you grizzled veteran alumnai with you 40 year grsdustion wings & rings! (And give us your review -- we want to hear if we're in the minority)
October 17, 2011 - 3:01pm

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Sun King

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Whatever the current version of Furthur is up to, discuss it here!

Looks like Kirkwood to me!

Early snow is great this fall. Carved up the slopes at Loveland and Beaver Crik earlier this week.C'mon Cowgirl, you don't think Phil or Bobby's been skiing before? Tahoe has so much to offer.

Bobby and Phil were more snowboarders ;) Ah you know, I just thought it was wild that they pick CO for a random 3 night run... Unless there is more of a tour on the heels? =) "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Nice Ted!

Loveland is one of my faves! People always underestimate that place. "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

No, Gr8fulTed....

Phil ice skated back in the '90's on tour-don't know about Bobby.....just don't think they've ever skiied, but I'll certainly poke around .......:)))

Broomfield Tix Frontgate.

Presale just started for CO shows...click the poster above for the link♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥

I've been writing a Thank You Letter...

since I left MSG in the Moonlight,so many days ago now T:::::::::::::::::T and ya know I write more ~ everynight. I should just type it 2 YOU, ALL but I am a little shy, sometimes kinda. I feel like a stranger... so I bought this book and am reading IT to just take the etiquette path to express my appreciation for the 57 great times, we've recently had. It's named: The Art of Thank You Crafting Notes of Gratitude by: Connie Leas Published BY: Fine Communications 322 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10001 There's a, "generous sampling" of "...inspiring thank-you notes" I said, "If you--- threw a PaRty, you would SEE." I'm working on a Proper Note Now. ...I love you so much... so so much... "The Biggest Gift Would Be From Me." Just me and My Imagination. ----------------------(------@ --------------------------(---@ _____________________@ teeheehee I'll make my apprecation known properly...one day. Maybe it will be... My Masterpiece. I am so filled with gratitude Aww shucks... A MILLION BUCKS>>> in Silver. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO -----------------------------(---@ XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO In lovingkindness always, Sherry

Furthur's Early Spring Tour Announced

Furthur 2011 Dates for March and April Furthur is excited to announce that we'll be touring throughout the month of March into early April, 2011, as we get rolling on what looks to be an exciting year after our initial shows of 2011 in Broomfield, CO in February. Between March 4 and April 6, Furthur will be playing in the following cities: Boston, Wallingford (CT), New York, Fairfax, Philadelphia, Binghamton, Pittsburgh, Hampton, Charleston, Atlanta, Orlando and Boca Raton. Furthur Fan Club pre-sales start January 7. Click HERE for complete tour dates and venues, and please check back here soon for ticket information. We look forward to seeing you on the road in 2011! Happy holidays! Tour Fri, Mar 4th Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA Sat, Mar 5th Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA Sun, Mar 6th Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA Tue, Mar 8th Oakdale Theatre Wallingford, CT Thu, Mar 10th Best Buy Theater New York, NY Fri, Mar 11th Best Buy Theater New York, NY Sat, Mar 12th Best Buy Theater New York, NY Sun, Mar 13th Best Buy Theater New York, NY Tue, Mar 15th Best Buy Theater New York, NY Thu, Mar 17th Patriot Center Fairfax, VA Fri, Mar 18th Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA Sat, Mar 19th Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA Sun, Mar 20th Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA Tue, Mar 22nd Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA Wed, Mar 23rd Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA Fri, Mar 25th Radio City Music Hall New York, NY Sat, Mar 26th Radio City Music Hall New York, NY Sun, Mar 27th Radio City Music Hall New York, NY Tue, Mar 29th Broome County Civic Binghamton, NY Wed, Mar 30th Petersen Events Center Pittsburgh, PA Fri, Apr 1st Hampton Coliseum Hampton, VA Sat, Apr 2nd North Charleston Coliseum Charleston, SC Sun, Apr 3rd Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA Tue, Apr 5th UCF Arena Orlando, FL Wed, Apr 6th Mizner Park Amphitheatre, Boca Raton, FL Sounds like Fun!!!! ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥

Eight Shows in NYC--WOW

It will be back to Radio City for me. "That path is for, your steps alone."

still no

european dfates oh well!!!!!!

Leap-frogged over NC

Oh well, to travel or not to travel...

NYE San Francisco

I live in Las Vegas and have seen Ratdog many times here and Furthur once. Lookin forward to New Years with Furthur in San Francisco!I dont mean to speculate but Bill and Mickey for special guest at a Furthur show would complete the universe. New Years would be perfect. You just KNOW its gonna come true… Still, Furthur is bathing in great success today and the above posts are all right and true. Love to all you grate people peeps graple! smilin' on a cloudy day

Furthur NYE 10 pm est XM Sirius

Tune in 12/31/10, at 9 central, and rock on satellite radio!!! West coasters will be parting at 7?

2011 Tour???

Hey now, where is everyone these days? LIning up 2011 show plans? We got tix for 3/4 & 3/6 at the Orpheum in Boston. No luck yet on 3/5, but still waiting for word from DS TOO - hope they come through for us! This is the first time I've tried the mail order route. The online presale was totally hopeless. It is unfortunate that the mail order and general online sales aren't timed far enough apart for you to know whether you've scored on one before you try the other.

rosa

It seems like our old 2009 Dead tour dead.net pals are not here much any more :( It's good to see YOU though! "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

2011

Just saw for 2011 2 shows in Fla. First one at the new University of Central Florida's Arena. Just opened back in 08 and this a beautiful place to see a show with plenty of parking and lots of room for vending, partying, etc..., just watch out for the campus police, they can be real backward thinking and have a tendency for overreacting. With that in mind, have fun but be safe. Since the band will be skipping North Carolina this spring, I can't think of a better place to be in April, Sun, fun, furthur, definately something better to think about besides all of this snow and cold up here. "Paradise waits....."

Boca Raton

Tell me about Mizner Park: it is an outdoor theater? I enjoyed the Miami Bayfront show last year.

Hey Jack, Ted, & Sam!

Jack: Looks like you have three shows coming up in CO, and I'll bet you're going to all of them - enjoy!Ted & Sam: What about the SC show? Just wondering, I would think that would be a nice warm spring venue as well. We've got tickets for 3/4 & 3/6 at the Orpheum in Boston. It's a small venue that sold out quickly. It's a real Brokedown Palace with lots of duct-taped renovations, but it's only 12 miles from our house, so we would love to be able to do all three shows. Still waiting to see if mail order comes through for us (and if it does, we'll have too many tickets - but better than getting shut out!) I'm surprised there isn't more conversation on this site - The Dead in 09 tour generated so much action, I could barely keep up with it after work. And that was just one tour in one season, where it feels like Furthur is taking us further indeed - a lot to be happy about, especially for folks like me, who got on te bus belatedly.

PS: Have you seen any Rhythm Devils?

We went to one of their shows in early Sept at the Hampton Beach Casino (NH) in early Sept, and it was great! Right-up-front forty-dollar tickets in a small-summer venue, too!Would definitely recommend and hope they come back soon.

You bet'cha!!

Hit New Years in SF and next 3 more in Broomfield .. pretty grateful indeed! Have fun at you shows Rosa! Yes I agree that Rhythm Devils are awesome. Saw them twice last summer with Keller, they were A LOT of fun!! "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Mizner park

is an outdoor facility, alot like the bayfront in Miami, there is absolutely no tailgating at this place and parking will be expensive and iffy. I love south Fla but I will pass on this show, as far as South Carolina, I had a bad experience there and wouldn't set foot in that state for love or money or even free tickets, the cops in this state suck and they will bust you or at least mess with you if you look the least little bit like a head, good luck to any and all going there.

Hey Now!

Has anybody else noticed that the Tues, March 8th show in Conn. is on Mardi Gras? Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Open Letter To my Dead.netters

Hey boyz and girlz...LOVE YOU....missed you too. Figured I'd just write everything here, because I assume most people check this thread. I've been under some serious pressures lately, Mom is back in the hospital, and honestly when she was out it was like a full time babysitting job. So, I appreciate all the kind vibes from all you from before, she's doing ok, just not there yet. Also, I've been working on projects @ the same time so I've had to put PRIORITIES ahead of being online and talking to my family. I will be getting everything squared away here in the next couple of days, I really just need to sleep and take a breather from the Chaos of what I've been dealing with. So please don't think that I've forgot about prizes and Getting back online/chatting/talking/vining and talking with all you kind folks. Just know that I've been under EXTREME stress with Mom's Disease and dealing with the game called "Life". Thanks for understanding, and I love you my family....ALOT! In fact without some of my close friends and dead.netters (family freinds) I don't think I'd still be sane right now. Love, Canyon Critter ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥

Canyon Critter

Sleep in the stars...glad your mother is improving. Galaxies of healing light to you and your mom and family!

many smiles

to you cc

Ready!

We are soooooooo ready for Boston!!!! Babysitters...check.....room...check.....money saved...check....March it happens...Beantown will kick it off. My wife and I are sooo ready to shake our bones and stomp the feet. Thank you Bobby and Phil for bringing us along on this trip...and to Mickey, Billy, Bruce, Donna, Tom and all....gather together one more time....PLEASE!!!!!! So MANY ROADS!!!

Ahh yes

But 2011 really kicks off with 3 in Broomfield first my friend =) 2 weeks from Friday the train will be rollin on into town!!! Well my mama told me my papa told me too ... "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Hey Jackstraw!

Have a wonderful weekend at the Broomfield shows!

I think

we should petition Sunshine to change her name to something that starts with a J, so they can go back to being aka Bob, Phil and a handful of J's... Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.

Download or stream

Broomfield Feb 11 immediately!! Enough said. This is shaping up to be their greatest run yet. Wow! This was show #12 for me and I have every show they have played. Something special happened in the 1st Bank Center last night. "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

oooo, freedom !

02/11/11 (Fri) 1st Bank Center - Broomfield, CO Set 1: Jack Straw > Me & My Uncle, Loser, Big River, Must've Been the Roses, Deal (1) > Black Throated Wind, Brown Eyed Women Set 2: Weather Report Suite Prelude > WRS Part I > Let it Grow, Mountain Song > I Know You Rider, Dark Star > China Doll, Playing in the Band, Help on the Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower E: Liberty (2) Comment: (1) with Brother Esau jam; (2) before Liberty, Phil says "This one is for the people of Egypt"

Broomfield Feb 12

I'd rather be in some dark hollowWhere the sun don't ever shine Than to be home alone, knowing that you're gone Would cause me to lose my mind "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Nice show!

Just listened to Friday nights show in Colorado, and they sound great! It's getting better all the time. Thanks for putting it on the road again yet one more time! It's so great that at this point in time new people can still come to a show and get what the experience is all about! Party on, everyone!

Friday show

We got to hear some of it streaming on GD radio Saturday, great show!Furthur's next show - Boston, 3/4/11!

Summer Berkeley Greek Theater Shows?

It seems like a perfect venue for Furthur I am surpirsed they haven't played there yet. I am praying for a 3 three night run sometime this summer. Broomfield shows were legendary...loved the 1st set Me and My Uncle!

All Good Festival July 14-17!!

Time to start thinking about summer festivals!! Hope there is a Rothbury. "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Going Greek

I second Gr8fulBrad's emotion: We Canucks are making the trip to Frisco for the Days Between and would LOVE to hear a 3-night run at the Greek Theatre. Pretty please?? (~);)

Rothbury

Sounds like this is gonna be Rothbury this year. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163399800376166 that might not work but look up the Electric forest.. that is what they are calling it this year.. Maybe see you there.

Incident vs. Phishing?

String Cheese will definitely be playing 2 nights at the "Electric Forest" festival in Rothbury, MI. Not sure about other acts. There are rumours that this is the same weekend as Phish at Watkins' Glen. Ouch.

You all know what I am getting at

I'm talking FURTHUR in the Electric Forest man!! And Rhythm Devils and Widespread and Yonder along with SCI.. oh what a dream that would be "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

First Orpheum show tonight!

Just a few hours till the first Boston show!

Rosa

What did you think? I thought second set sizzled. "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own."

Furthur at Binghamton March 29th

To all heads going to this show......I live in this area and would like to inform ALL heads attending. This venue is across the strreet form a police department and jail. 6 UP people.Nothing cool ever happens here & I do not expect much tolernce. I may be wrong. Maybe they want to start having more shows to bring in revenue and will be very tolerant. One can hope, and I have been surprised before. Just thought I would throw it out there.

Shoreline June 3rd and 4th

Just announced... "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Hey Pomo!

I thought it was a wonderful show! The first couple of songs didn't excite me too much, but from Alabama Getaway on, it was all good. The second set was truly amazing!We went to all three Boston shows, and I was lucky to hear a lot of favorite songs I hadn't hear live before: Alabama Getaway, Crazy Fingers, Help>Slip> Franklin, Morning Dew, Tom Thumb's Blues, Mason's Children, Passenger, and St. Stephen. It does seem like they don't always pay enough attention to what they've played in a certain geographical area before. For example, there was only one song at the 11/19/10 Worcester show that I hadn't seen Furthur do before (China Doll), and it was only my fifth Furthur show. And the 3/5 Ripple encore was nice to hear as always, but that was the encore for the 6/30 Lowell show and the 11/19 Worcester show, so it does become a little less special. So I was really glad to get so many tunes in Boston that I hadn't seen them do before.

Greek Theatre Oct 5 and 6

just saw this on the website, talk about a flashback.

March 12 in NY

Man what a show - A Supplication and a guest appearence from Steve Molitz for an Elevator?? Not to mention the anticapted Here Comes the Sun.. nice, really really nice!! "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Donna Jean at Jazz Cafe 3/17 then onto weekend at the Tower

listening for the secretsearching for the sound

Best Buy Theatre shows

So did no one tape any of these shows??? Bummer... "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

Rosa

I echo your comments about the Friday night show. Second set rocked. Glad you enjoyed all three shows. My next taste will be Radio City. I heard Warren Haynes joined the boys for the Second Set last night. Anybody out there have a review. I saw the Allman Brothers Saturday night and Warren absolutely burned the place. It was his night and he was sizzling, especially the first set. However, I never thought he quite meshed during THE DEAD tour a few years ago, so I'm curious if he was able to shine with Furthur. "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own."

Shoreline

Anyone get reserved seats in the pre-sale?? What an F'ing joke. I was on right when the clock struck 10 (our time) and every single reserved seat was gone, not 10:05 not 10:01, hell not even 10:00:30. Then you check stub hub and ticketnow and wow there's the tickets in some damn scalper's hand already. How do they do that?? Is it an inside job?? WTF??? It's not right it's just absolutely not right. Rant over. "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"