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  • culliganman007
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    I have to say I was quite surprised at how much the tickets are. They are outragous, It just knocked me out for going on tour, I got a ticket for Chicago and I'm glad I have it , but I can't afford a $100.00 a show so there will be no tour for me. I just paid $113.00 with the taxes for an upper level ticket at rosemont, I know this place and thats alot of money for the seat. I'm really surprised that they are doing this like this, it certainly not what the Dead were about. Like I said at least I have a ticket. I also saw that the cheapest VIP ticket was $395.00 for a ticket for one night , oh the extras along with it , thats just silly. I'm disappointed that they are doing this like this, but I will be there to rock. I'm sorry to say all this , because I was glad that they decided to do the tour. My apologies to anyone I have offended and to the band , but come on.
  • GratfeulKev
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    i am sick of the people
    i am sick of the people sticking up for these outrageous ticket prices. In no way do they need to charge this much money to make a living. They make money every day off of royalties and their other bands. This is total bull shit and can't believe that they would do this to their fans. I mean come on. Jerry isn't even alive. And oh yeah, were missing a couple of keyboardists too. Worst tour ever
  • Longrifle
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    Bought 2 and will go for more at mail order and reg. sale
    I bought 2 seats to the shows because I would have more fun if I found a miracle pretty girl to tour with, but if I have to tour alone I will and that means I've got a potential miracle in my pocket right now. Imagine how I'll feel if I get tapers tixs in the mail and get GA admission on the floor for The forum too, on reg sale? Gonna try for many miracles. Good luck all. :):):). Gotta keep tryin all the way to the door and beyond. Isn't that the old way I've been taught but only once had the pleasure of experiencing. I was lucky enough to get to the '92' Hamilton, Can. shows in university. Best shows of my life, never thought I'd get another chance. Hear it is. I'm goin for it. Gonna love seeing how things are nowadays. Anyone else comin down from Vancouver, BC. It's Going to be a Grateful Trip to Cali.
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    easy to say
    when you get tix ............
  • bird.dog
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    see yz n the Garden
    Set up account as directed last evening ,,, ignored b.s. rumors about password ... opened ticket calendar window ahead of time ... opened the Garden seating chart ahead of time that shows a picture of the view from every seat. ... walked into my office and shut the door @11:55 ... sat at my desk and kept at it for 45 minutes ... if I hit an hour, I'll walk to the P.O. and do mail order ... got offered decent seats, checked the picture, done. My wife and I get to see some of the most creative musicians at work today play their hearts out for two or three hours. Beautiful! I assume these websites are run by real people doing their best, and I count my blessings that I see things that way.
  • DooDahDan
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    Send good vibes? Come to their senses? $100 to sit in the 300s at MSG (which I couldn't even get). What are you talking about? It's not so much the money (although I don't know of too many folks getting a pay increase in '09), what irks me is the powers to be keep make really stupid decisions, this being the latest in a long string of gaffs. I wasted 1.5 hours of my life that I could have spent with my kids staring at a computer telling me there is "high demand" and to not hit refresh. I can't get that time back. Why use a system that doesn't work? Admit reality - the peace and love disappeared on 8/9/95. Time to hang it up on move on. I did at 1:30 pm EST this afternoon.
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    thanks! myk
    the 23rd it is!
  • maybeyouknow
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    thanks longrifle those are the vibes im talking about
  • maybeyouknow
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    cheese the regular sale starts on the 23rd
  • Longrifle
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    Taper's Section Tixs?
    When I ordered tix for the Cali shows I was awash in stress just for a tix in the door, not concerned much about good seats. But I was expecting to see 'Tapers Section' in the list but didn't. I got 2 $50 Lawn at Shoreline (most important, last show - prayin for a longer tour in Cali :)) and 2 $100 Colannade for The Forum. I feel the miracle, considering other's woes. People should be happy tixs are still on pre sale, some say, and Ticket Master just posted the Tour on sale to gen public Jan. 24th. Anyway, where were the tapers section tixs? Are they only on mail order? That's the only place I saw any reference to them. I think I'll prepare my mail package tonight and pray for 'Taper's Tix's'. Does anyone know how it works? I've never been blessed with the chance before. Still can't believe I'll be there. Still have the stress from this morning somehow. Still dancin inside. Got a bolltle of wine after work to try and help it sink in and calm down. Feel the Love of the Band. :):):) Piles and Piles and Piles of Smiles!
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The band says Happy New Year with an announcement of almost twenty shows in April and May.  More details to come!

https://dead.net/dead09

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Cool! Woulda been nice to have another show or two in the Southeast, though. That one show in Greensboro is gonna be crowded. ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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Just saw the announcement for upcoming concert, the New Year is looking bright already!!
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no europe shows again - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spanish Jam
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Old friends in Charlottesville, VA Mandy & Cory, get in touch!!
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I'm sure there will be a few extra Bay Area shows added to the end of the schedule but it would be marvelous to have a European tour in summer. Some of us can't get visas to visit the US due to past glories on the GD lot. The guys will be settled in with each other by then so it would be a fun time for them and insirational too! :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Are you kind?"
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up to Buffalo!!!!!! Can't wait. 3 days after my birthday, sounds like a gift idea to me.Happy NewYear everyone and Peace
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Anyone know if mail order is going to be available to the spring fling tour? There is mention of internet presale but not sure if that is the only way to get a leg up ahead of the major release.
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All I know is that when I read this morning, I literally jumped up & down !!! I'm gonna plan on Chicago , LA & Mountain View Shows , I want to be at the last show of the tour. In 2004 I went all over to see them and the best was in George Was. @ the Gorge with the ABB , it was excellent. I just can't say how excited I am for this, that just made my Year for 2009, everything else comes second. Can Not WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a beautiful way to start the new year! Love is in the air! Thank you Bobby,Phil.Billy, and Mickey for keeping the dream alive. peace,pk
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Dave <--------------Big Smile
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I knew they'd announce it late NYE! THANK YOU BOB, PHIL, MICKEY & BILLY!!! You have made a wonderful decision - and so have I! I'm gonna allow myself to become a kid again for a few nights and come join the party - 5 nights is what I think I can swing!! You guys are the best........I can't believe I was actually crying at my keyboard this morning. I'll be feeling extra love everytime I pick up my guitar and play. I'll be smiling for months. This is better than Christmas! Thank you - can't wait to hop on the bus one more time!!!!!!! ~ Pappy http://www.theCAUSEjams.com "Once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right." - Robert Hunter
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hope the tour includes oregon and Idaho. they played Boise Idaho 4 years ago and it was great ...they said they would return....
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What great news!!! I was dancing and leaping round our living room this morning!! What a beautiful way to start the NEW DAY guyz!!! THANK U SO MUCH!! Fare Thee Well...
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.....literally to Chicago or Denver. Besides the obvious reasons, living in Arkansas sure has its downside!!! I will get by, I will.....survive!!! Thanks to all who made this happen. I will finally get to experience what I have been hearing on tape and CD--LIVE!
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Thanks for the tour date release: I had hoped to see a KC or St.Louie date, but a trip to San Jose will be nice. Check out the 5 minute Dead video associated with this forum.....
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That video is what made me cry.... And speaking of that video - the boys sure have put out a few things with WONDERFUL shots & sounds from that Obama night.....DO I SMELL AN OFFICIAL DVD RELEASE COMING SOON?????? OOOOOOOOOOOO PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE?!?!?!??!!!! I was there and it was SUCH a magical evening....the sounds & sights they've released SO far from that night prove me right. I've heard the 'naysayers' say....it was feh, or whatever. SORRY - I've studied the music for far too long and have been playing it myself for over 20 years. They were listening SO intently to each other that night & played SO well with each other....that St. Stephen...The Other One...Help/Slip....PHEEEEEFREAKINOMINAL!!! ~ Pappy http://www.theCAUSEjams.com "Once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right." - Robert Hunter
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Right on Pappy! They continue to climb that mountain, expand, explore, and grow.Fire on the mountain! These are not ordinary times and this is not an ordinary band. They are expanding the human experiance. Living history.
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is really nice! Well, guess we've got something to look forward to!
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I was just informed of the tour, and am sooo stoked! Planning on going to MSG, Izod center, The Spectrum, for sure! and gonna try to work out a west coast trip to finish the tour. I can't wait to see all my DeadHead freinds! Happy touring!!
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What an awesome way to start 2009! Can't wait for May 7! SOOOOOOO Grateful!!!!
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This is excellent news - sure would be great to have the Dead play in the northwest!
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SO ANY ONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO GET A MONTH OFF WORK WITH OUT LOSSING MY JOB (THAN AGAIN IT WOULDNT BE THE FIRST ONE I LOSSED TO GO ON TOUR) BRING IT ON.........JINGLE - FEW GOOD MEN MC - NEW YORK
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already booked my flights for NY.....Nassau & MSG a must.....my old stomping grounds.......
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Thank you very much. Please bring the modulus thunder. I hope to see some old friends.
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Great news indeed. The Obama show was so wonderful. NYE streaming on Sirius sounds awesome right now. Very excited! Going to go and treat 2 friends to tickets and hotel with us! awesome the number of venues and dates!! Truckin' to Buffalo from Ohio...
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I'll be at both! I knew they had to play the spectrum again before it closes down! ~*Standing on the moon with nothing left to do, a lovely view of Heaven but I'd rather be with you*~
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Can't wait!Peace,Gigi
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...say, someplace that's within a few hours drive to a Dead show. Some of you 'heads have like six shows within an easy drive. I'm looking at eight hours to Greensboro, or 5-1/2 hours to Chicago (and that's driving all the way through Chicago, brrrrrr) Fingers crossed for a festival tour, I could tolerate the Manchester fuzz if the boys play Bonnaroo. You Northeasters have a good time! ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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I have 5 shows picked out,hope I can make them all.I would love it if they did a summer tour with the Allman bros, Warren can handle it. Summer tour with the Dead and ABB,Please someone make that happen, Peace Tina
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Strap a retread to my feet. Just like the old days a nice little Spring northeast tour. Good to see the guys touring together again with Warren. Been truckin' to shows since "77 and, the last tour with Warren (check out 8/01/04 Saratoga Springs NY Jerry's birthday) was as close as you can get....to Jerry. Peace and Love. If you get confused listen to the music play. "Oh if a man tried To take his time on earth And prove before he died What one man's life could be worth I wonder what would happen To this world."
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Great news of course, but I'm bummed that there is no Detroit date (yet?). If one is not scheduled, then Chicago here I come!!
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Today's dead mail really made my day - hoping to journey to Denver, LA and Shoreline - a most welcome excuse to get out of the AZ heat!
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who's got my phatty toasted cheese?I hope to be at the Albany and Philly shows! Just worried about getting shut out even faster than the phish Hampton shows
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from post-Jerry shows, seeing only Phil & Friends twice since the Capt. left us. One show was great, the other so-so. However, I will take the plunge seeing as how the Boys seem genuinely psyched about getting back together, and Warren Haynes is an excellent choice (accepting that no one can or will ever replace JG in my eyes). So, its off to the Nassau Coliseum and MSG, just like the old days!!! "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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Except for a few lucky folks it looks like they are only playing one night at each venue. In 2003 and 2004 they sold out Red Rocks 5 nights. Pepsi Center only holds about twice what Red Rocks holds. It just seems like they could play at least 2 nights at the Pepsi Center, but hey I am not complaining (well a little). Can't wait though, maybe we can get out to Cali. Last time I saw the Grateful Dead at Shoreline was in 1989. Man that would be crazy to get back out there. Actually I saw them in 91 there too or was it 92? Aye aye aye! Happy New Years my Deadhead sisters and brothers hope to see you this spring!! "I can tell the queen of diamonds by the way she shines. Come to daddy on an inside straight, well I've got no chance of losing this time"
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I'm so excited to get out and see the boys again, it's been far too long! I tried to get up to SAn Fran for New YEars, but unfortunately the finances wouldn't allow it, but look out Los Angeles her I come!!! Wish they were coming to San DIego again...the venue down here is soooo much better than the Forum, but hey at least it's only a 2 hour drive away. And to top it off it's a Saturday night!!!! I can't wait, I'm giddy with excitement. Time to break out my dancing skirts! Take care everyone and hope see you all this Spring!
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Posted: January 1, 2009 - 2:16amJimmy Herring? I thought he was on? Silentlyscreaming - Jimmy Herring plays with Widespread Panic. Actually we saw them 2 shows over this New Years (Pepsi Center, Dec 30th and 31st) and let me tell you Jimmy was on fire those nights. Mind blowing! I highly suggest finding those shows and downloading them. "I can tell the queen of diamonds by the way she shines. Come to daddy on an inside straight, well I've got no chance of losing this time"
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This is the best way to start 2009!!!!Wish they were playing at Red Rocks, but then, maybe that will be a summer surprise. I went to the Ratdog & ABB show at Red Rocks this summer, and remembered how much I miss the band. When Jerry first passed, I couldn't imagine ever going to a show without him - so I haven't been to see The Dead since - I'm way past ready!
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Wow --- I am just looking at my bank account and the tour dates. I am lucky enough to live in Washington DC, and am going to have a great spring traveling to the weekend shows. Does anyone know how the pre-sale is going to work? "See the Dog Star Shine --- I got a feeling I got no time to lose"
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I agree with MarkintheDark, Greensboro should not be the lone booking for the region. I'm hoping Charlotte gets added in the show sites.
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...to rest up after the last shows in Cali (although I'm guessing some Cali shows will get added), then they'll be off to Bonnaroo to start off the Festival Season - they'll hit all the ones that Phil&friends and Ratdog and Mickey + whoever have done for the last few years. At least that's what I'm hoping (although Bonnaroo is more of a hassle than it's worth, anymore. Big ol' corporate mall). All those shows in the northeast, they've basically ignored the southeast, and Chicago is the only Midwest show. Denver, then a couple for the Left Coast. If I can't pull off a trip to Chicago I guess I'll be missing this tour, Greensboro's 500 miles away and I don't see being able to afford it. ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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Does anyone have an info about doing some vending at the LA and Shoreline shows? We are Spirit Wind Cafe, the espresso cafe. You might remember us from Chief Hosa campground in 2003.
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Anyone know how they will handle Tapers? I was skunked at the Obama Rally and will be doing a majority of this NE swing....I picked a good time to move back from Texas!! Happy New Year to All