Grateful Dead

QUOTE: As for Warren....give the guy a break....he sings like a bird, none of the other short list candidates.....have the vocal talent or range to pull it off." I dunno, I find his vocals to be too gritty and "classic blues rock" for my taste. Helluva player and great person, though. Hornsby knocks Garcia songs out of the park, vocally. Kimock plays much more melodically (then maddeningly disappears). Obviously, the short list must not have included John Kadlecik from Dark Star, but the Dead (and Phil) have always steered clear of being "too close to sounding like the original Dead". For whatever reason. It's not like Kadlecik is copping Jerry note for note. He rips on his own merit. But good luck to Warren, am sure he'll have a ball.

Yeah I remember that sticker,, she had some bad nights for sure,, but for 2009 it would be cool to get her back.. many folks never seen her with the band... hell many people have not seen the dead with Garcia... its all good...

Funny, I remember hearing her interview on Tales From the Golden Road...talking about her cooking, vending, shows ect. Thanks again!

Maybe it is no coincidence that Warren is playing this tour with them...The fact that he was the chosen 1 perfectly sets up the potential for a Dead / Allman's Summer Tour. The Allman's currently have nothing scheduled after the Beacon run, the Dead's tour is fairly short with almost no West Coast shows & Derek Trucks isn't booked after the end of April... I may be crazy but I have a feeling that there is something to this & the potential is there for Outdoor show Heaven in Summer 09'! if this proves true, maybe they'll pull Levon & the Boys along for the ride, the Ghost of Watkins Glen Tour!!!It's no sin to dream... As for Warren and all of his detractors, give the guy a break & the respect he deserves. Personally, I have no doubt that he will more then step up to the plate. Let us not forget that he sings like a bird, none of the other short list candidates to my knowledge have the vocal talent or range to pull it off. He is the complete package & will surprise, I guarantee it. Hail! Hail! Rock N' Roll!

I'm gonna go check it out...

Re: Donna Jean.... I know, it's kinda mean, but I still remember the bumper sticker I once saw... "Donna Jean ruined my tapes"

Go to "Shakedown Street' forum then click on "Hot Fresh Veggie Burritoes " thread ..I definately need to get it... Happy Panda

bring Back Donna Jean,, and for the msg show they will drop TC down on a giant pipe organ from the rafters as he breaks into saint stephan.. you heard it here first sports fans...you bring up some very good points Pomo..but if Donna Jean is dancing next to you give me a call ok..

I might have to investigate that cook book then! Thanks for the heads up!

Trust me, I agree with you that dissent and criticism is important and should not be censored. However, when it becomes personal or obscene, it should no longer be tolerated. The moderator on this site does not need my support as she is fully capable of explaining and defending her actions. However, from my experience this site is extremely free and it is the rare case when she needs to intervene. I also think that people who only want positive statements should re-think their stance, as well. If someone is upset with the price or how the pre-sale went off, they have the right if not the duty to criticize. Many Deadheads have had a long and honorable tradition of bitchin' and moanin'. Doesn't mean they don't love the band any less. Now its my turn to upset some people. I do not want to see Donna Jean anywhere near any of the shows unless she is in the audience dancing with me. "Let there be songs to fill the air."