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  • southerntam
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    No worries TigerLily, I just want to see everyone as excited
    As they were in the beginning ;o). I understand your frustration and we all have out boiling points so it's all good!
  • miso97
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    my brothers and sisters..........
    I want to say to my sisters and my brothersKeep the faith When the storm flies and the wind blows Go on at a steady pace When the battle is fought and the victory's won We can all shout together, we have overcome We'll talk to the Father and the Son When we make it to the promised land Chorus If we walk together, little children We won't ever have to worry Through this world of trouble We've got to love one another Let us take our fellow man by the hand Try to help him to understand We can all be together For ever and ever When we make it to the promised land Our bible reads Thou shalt not be afraid Of the terror by night Nor the arrow that flies by day Nor for the pestilence That walketh in the darkness Nor for the destruction That waiteth in the noonday hour [chorus] This world is not our home We are only passing through Our trail is all made up Way beyond the blue Let us do the very best that we can While we're travelin' through this land We can all be together Shaking a hand When we make it to the promised land [chorus] When we make it to the promised land children Make it to the promised land children Make it to the promised land children Make it to the promised land When we make it to the promised land sisters Make it to the promised land children We can all be together, forever and ever When we make it to the promised land [chorus] We can all be together, forever and ever When we make it to the promised land AMEN
  • skskck911
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    this is the season of ...
    this is the season of ... what now,, time of returning... guess the first song of the tour and win a free weeks worth of smiles... any ideas...
  • TigerLilly
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    I apologize for my explosion
    and for increasing the negativity of this thread. Was upset about a poster being called a "moron" and went too far. I am sorry people.********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
  • southerntam
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    Here's a thought...maybe we could agree to disagree?
    And move on? Just a thought. Getting back to the tour, which is what this little thread is about, I'm still as excited as ever! Just wish it was sooner rather than later that they were playing in my neck of the woods. Get butterflies just thinking about it!!! Wish my 2 fave's were there...Jerry and Brent, but I know they'll be there in spirit!
  • C-HAWKS
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    Tam ... All is good
    I think once we get more topics started things will really chill out..It seems as though this thread is the most active and alot of it is rehashing the same ole same.. i normally plan for 1 big show a year and never expected this blessing in a million years..I am just happy to be going to the show and it has given me something special to look forward to every day
  • gratefaldean
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    Amen, Southerntam
    My "I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused" attituded can carry me just so far some days. The "disgusted" has started to seep back in...a lot of these posts seem as if they have bled over from the Ratdog.org site, where there's a whole lot more of that stuff going on. Positive vibes passed on...
  • beny99
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    Need Some Tix for MSG
    I suppose everyone has said enough about the frustrating beginning to the presale but I'm over that now and am just worried about getting shut out of the only show I plan on attending this tour - Madison Square Garden. I mail ordered for tickets when it became clear that the internet presale was a complete debacle but I'd really like some guaranteed tickets for the show since I have already booked my airline and hotel arrangements for NYC. The presale ticket site appears to have 300 level tickets for MSG but when I try and order them they are 'unavailable in that quantity' etc. Does anyone have information on the promo/special offers code box? I have never received any special code that I am aware of when signing up for dead.net or musictoday. Alternatively, does anyone have an idea if Ticketmaster will be handling the general ticket sales when the presale is over and what date those might go onsale? When I look at Ticketmaster I see that show but it shows the tickets as unavailable while other shows have either the 23rd or 24th of January as onsale dates. Any information appreciated...
  • southerntam
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    Wow...checking in this morning hoping things were a bit better
    Just checking in to see if things were a little more positive than the last time I was on…obviously they’re not. I just don’t get all the anger and negativity. I mean frustration is one thing, I get why some people are frustrated with the pre-sale fiasco and the prices, but now it’s getting mean and hostile. People calling each other names…what’s going on? Aren’t we all adults? Can’t we find a nicer way to communicate our differences of opinions? I think the Boys would be very disappointed to see all the negative vibes flying around. Let’s play nice…it’s Friday for crying out loud – this is no way to start the weekend. I’m sending positive vibes out…please someone grab them and spread them around.
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    its 15, degrees outside,
    its 15, degrees outside, almost too cold to walk the dog.. its 90 days till striper season , but dark star from 69 is crankin. and the band is back,,.this space is getting hot... god life is good....
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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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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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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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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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whats the deal with ticket pre-sales can all members participate or is there some catch to this??
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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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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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so when do they go on sale, anyone have any inside info?
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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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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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I have looked everywhere, Has anyone seen any prices for the shows, yet? Thanks and see you in Worcester!T
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Does anyone know which shows will have a general admission floor? gotta have move to room
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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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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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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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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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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 $$$$ Garcia inside!!! fuck the money anyway- THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN!!
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Anyone going from Hawaii to West Coast shows?
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yes ladyoftheisland bill kreutzmann is
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You said it perfectly. I, too, am totally enjoying all this pre-show energy. It is true that summertime done come and gone, but the time is always right for sunshine daydreams . . .
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This is gonna be surreal. Two nights in Philly for me and some pals, also possibly going to hit the Wilkes-Barre stop. Too bad for work and school. F*in ball and chain. We made the State College show in October. Was one of the greater experiences I have had except for the cops tryin to run the parking lot. I'm hoping Philly will be a little less restrained. I'm definitely pumped though, and hoping to beat the rush at pre-sale. Do those e-mail alerts work?
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just wondering if anyone knows the time of the presale on the 13th. thanks in advance drew
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but their not talkin!
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I'll be hitting the albany show, then maybe buffalo, but finals week starts that monday for me...ah screw it, who cares? I'll go to however many shows I can get tickets to!!
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Anyone know what happened to JerryGarcia.com? I tried to go order a couple more of the Pure Jerry Concerts and the site says it is down and will be back sometime. Sorry about having to post this here just thought somebody might could give me some info...Would love to be able to get the rest of those live JGB shows. Thanks
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Does anyone know what the $$ will be for the shows?
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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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WAHOO! I am gonna make the two west coast shows for sure!!! ASWAH
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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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.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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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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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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How much will tickets be and what time does the pre-sale start, i want some good seats, Play Dead!!
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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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Does anyone know what the online ticket limit is going to be? 4? 6?
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Looks like Buffalo, Wilkes-Barre, and the Philly shows for me!!!!
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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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hunter opening would be magical i'd like to see that happen
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that would be really lovely.
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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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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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markinthedark i don't know if any of that will happen but it certainly would be cool