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  • #2131
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    LunaSol, I know for at least the Charlottesville shows that tickets through the arena or musictoday.com will go on sale Jan. 23. It breaks my heart to say this, but I truly think the people promoting this show (like the musictoday.com people, who I knew growing up in Charlottesville) are money-grubbing fascists...how could Jerry have left us?
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    Sadly I can't afford to go to any shows right now. I was so built up to go and even had the hotel reserved. We just don't have the cash right now. My husband promised me we can see several smaller shows to make up for it. I'm hoping Widespread Panic has some good dates on their spring tour, maybe I can hit two of those for the price of one of these, LOL! We've got some good shows coming here to Knoxville too this spring so I should be able to get my fix. I know it won't be the Dead, but there is always the infinate number of Grateful Dead show recordings I have that I can listen to. :) Congrats and have a great time all of you who got tickets. To those who haven't gotten theirs yet, good luck. I hope everyone has a blast!! :)
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    After they started this insane ticket price inflation. So what am I doing Saturday night? Taking my wife to see the Eagles (please don't throw your shoes at me...my only excuse is that she asked, and she never asks, so how could I say no?). So much for my personal vows, anyway. At this point, I know that I've become jaded to what's happened with ticket prices (music, sports, you name it), so the choice becomes either stop doing something I love (seeing the bands I want to see, going to games), or living with the change. I'm living with it, but I still won't hit the aftermarket for tix, will refuse the "VIP" crap, and will muddle along as best as I can with those options off the table. I'm not happy living with it, but I know that I'd feel a lot worse just cutting off from this stuff. Sigh....
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    Did anyone else have an incredibly hard time yesterday with the presale tickets? The site kept freezing on me or kicking me off (and I have broadband!). I googled presale tickets and hit a site that offered tickets but as I was in the middle of a business meeting and covertly trying to buy tickets, I didn't pay enough attention to what I was doing, and ended buying 4 tickets for nearly $300 EACH, and then realized it was some lame ticket-broker site! That was at 12:15 EST - how do those fascists get tickets so quickly and then turn around and resell them? I just don't get it. I'm so MAD at myself for not paying attention better - but on the other hand I was not going to miss this Charlottesville show, so live and learn...just wondering if others had trouble too...
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    I, like us all, had hoped for a good vibe, a traditional gathering from this tour. I also wanted my 13 year old son--a big fan like his dad--to see his first show. Instead, I got no tickets, a huge on-line marathon headache and a sad realization of the enormity of the corporate sell-out by the band. Did anyone notice that every decent seat (in Denver anyway) was marketed as "VIP" in the $380-$505 range? Not just on the floor but every decent seat. The VIP label alone sent chills down my spine. I naively believed that the Dead was one of the last sanctuaries for community, where VIP stood for Very Uptight People (you know, the ones that can't let any little thing slide). Would deadheads of the early 70's have tolerated this VIP sell-out? Is this the vibe that brought us together, the love community Jerry preached? I'll remain an LIP (Less Important People), I guess, and bang on my guitar at home with my son. For me, the Dead is dead. Adios, boys. Or, more appropriately, Adidas.
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    The Last Tour....
    When it gets to this its over, and I can assure you the band realizes it, and set these prices with this in mind. For all our sakes and pockets I hope these shows melt our faces! Good, Bad, or Ugly this will be the end of Dead shows as we know them....no not negative, just the reality of the scene, for those of us who spend any time in reality. Sorry Jerry :(
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    Prices, prices, prices, ............
    I am justifying the ticket prices I paid with the large collection of sbd's I have collected over the last 20 years. I didn't have to pay for them. Kinda like the band is just collecting now. I am still way ahead of them though as I have 7 - 300+ binders full of gd & jg data dvds! 8D Soooooo........ Winnah winnah chicken dinnah...... Still hope they sell sbd's at the venue though cause I need those too.
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    I was a little shocked by the prices too, but mail order tickets are $69 bucks or something like that. I checked one of the venues websites and the tickets were at least 60 to 80 dollars higher than the pre-sale price. May be the last time, so I am going to spend the $$$. BTW mail order started yesterday and runs through the 20th I hear. I went to GDTSTOO.com and found out there.
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    musictoday didnt take no time to charge my card, They want their money buddy.
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    Awesome! we took our 7 yr old to see phil in st. louis over the summer. he had a blast and is still talking about it. he wanted to follow them to milwaukee! and was upset that we couldn't! have fun. good luck scoring denver tix.
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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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Submitted by twirlgirl on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 11:00

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HEY - I am a west coast transplant living here in PA. I am for certain going to the show at Wilkes Barre but do not know any heads on this side of the country. I would love to chat with folks on line before the date to maybe meet up or pre and post party at the show. when in doubt.....twirl Rebecca
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Submitted by Jodester on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 11:09

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No offense, but I can't believe u guys moaning about an 8 hour drive to get to a show etc...what about those of us overseas? Man, I used to hitch across the country at the drop of a hat to see the boys, with NO money in my pocket. I always found a way! I even traveled all the way from the south of New Zealand once just to get to do Spring Tour (surely a Deadhead record) arriving around midnight the night before with no idea of where I'd stay, just heading to the lot and seeing what happened. I've even had to be in the States illegally to see shows as I got deported years ago for swinging on the lot. This is what being Deadicated really means! You guys are so lucky, I'm happy for u all, but my heart is breaking at the same time. I don't think I can handle the stress of coming into the States illegally again to see the boys even though I know I'd see a lot of old friends. My best friends, the best u could ever wish for. My family. But with the way the U.S. is like a police state these days the chances of getting caught and put in jail for a year or two just for entering illegally is probably too much for me. Please come to Europe guys... Could everyone PLEASE, PLEASE post asking the guys to tour Europe this year!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Are you kind?"
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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 12:34

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Warren Haynes is a good guitar player and all but I sure wish Steve Kimock was in the line up. When he played with Ratdog in 2007 tour it was some of the best guitar playing I have ever heard. He understands how to achieve that psychedelic sound that was Jerry's trademark. Haynes also inserts some of his own lyrics which bugs me but maybe on this tour he won't sing. Just my humble opinion! "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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Submitted by dankielsonr420 on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 13:32

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whats the deal with ticket pre-sales can all members participate or is there some catch to this??
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Submitted by Jefrow on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 13:43

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Yea, everyone who lives in Greensboro better plan a vacation for that day. It will be crowded. It's a awful place to get into as well. But you know I'll be there. Can't wait till midnight monday to get some tickets. I won't sleep a bit that night. Stay cool guys, spring is around the corner.
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Submitted by GratefulGooner on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 14:25

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My wife isn't even a fan and she knows how I excited I am and wants to go. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone..."
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Submitted by frontrow on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 14:31

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so when do they go on sale, anyone have any inside info?
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Submitted by BudGuy78 on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 15:03

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TIME TO BLOW THE DUST OFF THE OLD VW AND HIT THE ROAD AGAIN!!!!!! TRUCKIN UP TO BUFFALO OVER TO MSG ACROSS THE BRIDGE TO IZOD!!!! HAPPY TRAVELING& CYA ON THE ROAD
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Submitted by Found Sailor on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 15:05

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One positive indicator regarding a summer tour is the fact that the websites for Ratdog and P & F (and Gov't Mule, for that matter) don't list any conflicting dates at this point. Then again, it's pretty early for ANY band to have locked-and-loaded their summer dates. In the meantime, all we can do, my friends, is catch as many of the spring shows as possible and be hopeful for more! Robust ticket sales for the spring dates should motivate any skeptical band members, so to paraphrase Richard Daley: buy early and buy often! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One man gathers what another man spills...
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Submitted by guite917 on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 15:36

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I have looked everywhere, Has anyone seen any prices for the shows, yet? Thanks and see you in Worcester!T
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Submitted by alphonzo007 on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 15:56

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Does anyone know which shows will have a general admission floor? gotta have move to room
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Submitted by JohnnyRock41 on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 16:13

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This is what it's all about. The whole scene. Its so cool. The Tour. The pre-sale. The on-sale. How many shows? Who got what? How are we getting there? How many miles do we have to go? How are we going to pay for this? Who's the doo-dah man?.This is what makes up the Grateful Dead Vibe. Don't worry gather the Dead Vibe and it will do wonderful things. Beleive that there will be more shows and there will be. Beleive in more tix and there will be. Come on! What do you think? They're just gonna do 20 shows. This is just a warm up. In '03 they were only gonna get together (which was amazing enough)and do a few shows. And then, do a little tour. And then, look what happened. In '04 they played 40 shows jammed in between Allmans and Gov't Mule tours. Even though we like Warren, he is not the only one who can jam with the Dead. I'm sure theyre are a few "other ones" out there. No matter what it's always cool. plus Jerry is always watching. Hey, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. Summertime done come and gone, my oh my. "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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Submitted by guite917 on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 16:25

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open floorDoes anyone know which shows will have a general admission floor? gotta have move to room I Doubt any. I have been to over a hundred shows(Mostly East Coast) Only 1 Ga floor show, Foxboron 90' Never know, but I doubt any! T
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Submitted by Steve-O on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 16:40

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I've never seen this site so busy. Already hearing negative vibes, please don't bringem to the show! Be happy there is a show to go to!!Peace
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Submitted by BornInADesert on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 19:47

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Hallaluyah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank you Warren {The Man} Haynes!!!! We will get to make Grateful Dead Music once again it is a blessed day. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE {PANIC} HOUSER!!!!! Im sure you and Jerry have been doing some amazingjamming Both of your bands are in great hands and alive and well Jimmy an Warren do make it happen! SPRING DEAD TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great thing!!!!!!!!!! May The Four Winds Blow You Safely Home good people!!!!!!!
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Submitted by GratefulTwinz on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 20:00

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guite917:I saw prices on DCU center web site at $240.00 and up--hope that aint the going rate cuz that'll cut deep into my party $$$$ Garcia inside!!! fuck the money anyway- THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN!!
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Submitted by LadyoftheIsland on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 20:58

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Anyone going from Hawaii to West Coast shows?
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Submitted by maybeyouknow on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 03:23

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yes ladyoftheisland bill kreutzmann is
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Submitted by raggedrobin on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 04:01

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You said it perfectly. I, too, am totally enjoying all this pre-show energy. It is true that summertime done come and gone, but the time is always right for sunshine daydreams . . .
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Submitted by ezcheezy on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 06:18

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This is gonna be surreal. Two nights in Philly for me and some pals, also possibly going to hit the Wilkes-Barre stop. Too bad for work and school. F*in ball and chain. We made the State College show in October. Was one of the greater experiences I have had except for the cops tryin to run the parking lot. I'm hoping Philly will be a little less restrained. I'm definitely pumped though, and hoping to beat the rush at pre-sale. Do those e-mail alerts work?
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Submitted by drewama on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 07:46

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just wondering if anyone knows the time of the presale on the 13th. thanks in advance drew
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Submitted by grdaed73 on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 07:56

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but their not talkin!
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Submitted by thomasrj on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 08:13

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I'll be hitting the albany show, then maybe buffalo, but finals week starts that monday for me...ah screw it, who cares? I'll go to however many shows I can get tickets to!!
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Submitted by edwarab on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 08:44

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Anyone know what happened to JerryGarcia.com? I tried to go order a couple more of the Pure Jerry Concerts and the site says it is down and will be back sometime. Sorry about having to post this here just thought somebody might could give me some info...Would love to be able to get the rest of those live JGB shows. Thanks
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Submitted by mhauser@global… on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 09:25

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Does anyone know what the $$ will be for the shows?
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Submitted by Bananaman on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 09:26

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wanted to tell anyone worrying to STOP! Have faith!! All good things in all good time. This board has been the most entertaining thing all week. I just started learning html and I'm basically stuck writing code everyday for the next 6 weeks, but man this makes the day go by so well. i mean the energy is SO high here sometimes i get confused in class and have to like...minimize the screen and spiral back down to my chair. Could be new years catching back up with me. But man, I am so fucking ready. Caught both new years shows with my girl (flew from boston, first time in SF.) and by the end of NYE all I could *think* about was when are we going to get the dead. (i'm addicted more so than ever after those two nights) As we were walking out i got handed a little black flyer that I almost threw out until i saw a spiraling stealie and THE DEAD SPRING TOUR 09! Started jumping up and down screaming high-fivin folks and a dude handed me a killer "I MISS JERRY" sticker. Goes nicely with the PHIL IT UP AND GET WEIR'D sticker i got before the show! Gonna try to scan that little flyer and post it. A Really nice mysterious design. Couldn't stop looking at it for the rest of the night. sorry for the ramble guys. i love talking about this beautful part of our human experience. Keeps me grateful. Have Love and Keep It - Patrick
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Submitted by aswah on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 09:28

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WAHOO! I am gonna make the two west coast shows for sure!!! ASWAH
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Submitted by patdog on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 10:39

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Never had such a good time in my life before I'd like to have it one time more Whoa! One good ride from start to end, I'd like to take that ride again, again!
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Submitted by UncleSpace on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 11:16

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.Looking forward to the shows! absurd thought - God of the Universe says outlaw ALL dancing moving bodies to music must be seen as evil . All real freedom starts with freedom of speech. Without freedom of speech there can be no real freedom. .
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Submitted by mandojosh on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 11:45

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I have to use up some miles by June. What better place to use them than Palo Alto! I'll be hitting the Charlottesville,VA and Shoreline shows. Already booked my hotel for Shoreline. I hope I can get tix for both on presale next tues. Josh
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Submitted by pozz420247 on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 11:51

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I used to only need three days notice to make show within 3000 miles.Its a little tougher travelling from AK. I'm gonna fly down to Cal and catch some shows.I'll spend some quiet time around the Haight,walk it another time...maybe with some luck a cop might shake me down me like old times
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Submitted by ethoms823 on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 12:55

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How much will tickets be and what time does the pre-sale start, i want some good seats, Play Dead!!
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Submitted by southerntam on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 13:02

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Just makes this whole thing even more exciting! I know I said it before but I can't wait to get my twirling skirt and hit the road. Wishing there were more So Cal shows, but so grateful of the two that are scheduled. I love this!!!! Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile!!!
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Submitted by Birdken1027 on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 14:39

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Does anyone know what the online ticket limit is going to be? 4? 6?
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Submitted by aaron on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 15:01

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Looks like Buffalo, Wilkes-Barre, and the Philly shows for me!!!!
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Submitted by patdog on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 16:24

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Best line-up yet (IMO). I KNEW when I heard the Obama show that there would be a tour (or many). I actually remember saying they should tour as The Grateful Dead, because, that is what it sounded like. It is an unmistakable sound. "Long train running from coast to coast Bringing home a party when you need it the most Work on the box car, beat on the bell Nothing else shaking so you might just as well." Thank you Boys!!! P.S. (Can you pleeeeease get Hunter to open!!!!!????!!!!!)
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Submitted by maybeyouknow on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 17:54

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hunter opening would be magical i'd like to see that happen
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 17:55

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that would be really lovely.
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Submitted by Double P on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 17:57

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Anyome know where a good place to stay in Buffalo? Where to party before and after the show?
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Submitted by Zuma on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 18:10

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Yes... yes... yes. I'll be at Shoreline with my mom and dad - my wife, who's never been to a Dead show - and my one year old son. It'll make us three generations deep of Deadheads, and I wouldn't have it any other way. RIP Mr. Garcia
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Submitted by maybeyouknow on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 18:34

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markinthedark i don't know if any of that will happen but it certainly would be cool