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  • marye
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    Excellent! Hope we all meet at Shoreline. (I'm still at the fingers-crossed stage for tix, but I have hopes it'll work out.)
  • Moye
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    96 more days till Philly run!!!WOOOOOOWEEEEEEE!!!!!! Anticipation is growing!!! Phatmoye
  • thesteam
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    I accept! Thanks, I hoped we could work this out... :D My hand reaches out to yours as well. "Cloud hands reaching from a rainbow...." Shorline seems so far away...... My first show was in Winterland. Take care all.... :)
  • bugsorter
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    Got 2 tix endstage 200 level at the Spectrum. Hoping they won't be obscured by speakers but don't really care. I got them ...that's all I care about. I passed up some from the presale being to picky.Wasn't going to let these go by. Wish I could remember what seats I had March 24, 1973.My first Dead concert.Hurry up May!!!
  • rowdyroddy
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    only 300 level available at Pepsi Center, for 2 seats. 1 seat was 208 Row 14....looks like the presales nabbed all the goodies, which is ok. Hopefully gtdstoo got the best chunk...
  • st.stephen_colorado
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    Sorry if my last post was a wet blanket - just tryin' to explain why I still luv The Dead and my extended family so much..... Tryin' to pick just one song that would blow me away - is kind of like bein' a kid in a candy store and only being allowed to pick one thing lol! Besides St. Stephen - Cosmic Charlie would be cool... and so would Big River.... and um Iko Iko........ and uh Me & My Uncle........ and maybe I Know Your Rider...... oh wait you said pick just one uh well uh..... DARK STAR!!! Gots to have me one of those!!!!! Atta Boy Jingle!!! I knew you would find a way to get there! theotherone2 - I am down for getting together @ Shoreline! Did you get reserve or GA? Mail order says I have a ticket - where I'm not sure.... I'm debating on staying the night at my bro's in Long Beach or maybe drivin' all night from The Forum up to Shoreline - What do you think? How long is that drive any way? Does anyone know if we can take disposable cameras to the shows or is this a venue by venue kind of decision? Saint Stephen with a rose. In and out of the garden he goes. Country garland in the wind and the rain. Wherever he goes the people all complain.... Shine On! Saint Stephen
  • ronbo0032
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    I too was in the system a very short time. There weren't many ticket available that's for sure. I picked up two in sec. 210 for $95 + TM charges. My friends could only find seats behind the stage. I see people are trying to resell the ticket for double the price. I say let them eat their costs. I used to buy extra tickets and give them away before going in, not so easy anymore. Too many scalpers ruining that. All you can do is smile, smile, smile. See you at the show!!!
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    I was only buying one ticket. Generally, I don't select "best available" because I often don't like Ticketmaster's method for selecting the best. But I probably should have this time. First I selected "loge" and was offered a seat in section 71 which is not bad but just starting to be behind the stage. I declined. Then I selected the "100" section and was told none available. Then I selected "best available" and got a seat in section 234, which I bought. Not a great seat, pretty far from the stage, but not so bad, either. I wonder what I would have been offered had I selected "best available" first off. Oh well, considering what everyone's been through (I also came up empty in the presale) I should feel glad just tonot be in the nosebleeds. I also mail ordered for one seat, and got the 1 out of 3 will be filled for MSG notice. Anyway, congrats to those that got choice seats, and sympathies to those that didn't.
  • LastFairDeal
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    So... The MSG Ticketmaster scene was a bit rough! My wife was online and had the similar experience that Dire Rain Ripple had. But she kept trying. Ended up w/ Level 300 behind the stage for $100ea!! Wow! I hope mail order is better, but the last GDTSTOO update said only 1 in 3 orders would be able to be filled, if you postmarked on 1/13. I did, and now I will wait. But...The reason my wife was online instead of me, was because I was down at the TU (Knick) in Albany to check into the scene. They did the old wristband thing. I ended up being 7th in line and got 4th Row Center Section!!!!!!! WooooooooHooooooo!!!!! Therefore...Our Tour shapes up like this: Albany, Worcester (Sat), MSG and then 2nd night Philly. Life is good. Yes Tix are expensive, but as I tell everyone, you cannot put a price tag on the memories you create at a Dead Show! As for the Song... Dark Star is always on the list so I won't list that one, so how about old stuff? Viola Lee Blues!!!! Super tight would be sweet!!! Good Luck to all finalizing your ticket and travel plans. We'll see you on tour!!! I can Tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shines! I can Tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shines!
  • Mr. Pid
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    Singles were available rear and side stage only, but not for long. I let it go. Maybe next time, if there is a next time. I urge everyone to resist the urge to patronize scalpers. Let them get burned on their "investment" since they choose to look at it that way. They deserve to eat their bad karma. Did score decent floor seats for both nights at Meadowlands, though. There'll be music, sweet music! Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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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!

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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