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    I was at the NYE show and one thing that was lacking through a lot of the midnight set was vocals. Jackie Greene can sing, but he doesn't sing the Dead songs with the sole they deserve. My dream would be for John Kadlecik to sing with the Dead. Here's what Bob had to say after playing with DSO: "A couple of times when I had my back to John onstage and he started to sing, I had this weird sense that it was Jerry." Nobody will ever replace Jerry. But that's quite an endorsement. And I agree. Close your eyes and listen to John Kadlecik and you just might believe you're listening to Jerry. I don't have much hope that Kadlecik will ever tour with the Dead. I think Warren Haynes is a good choice. He does have a great voice. Regardless of who sings what, I plan on having a great time. I'm just happy the guys are getting together for a tour. It was so cool to walk out of the NYE show and be handed a flyer announcing the tour. What a way to top off the night!
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    Whatever they play is cool
    I think after Jerry died it would have been a gracious nod to the Grateful Dead legacy to leave Jerry's work alone and explore new space and time with other idea's and new musical arrangement only involving current band members songs and maybe a few new songs
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    this and many other fascinating bits of info await you in the Shows and Lyrics section in the menu on the upper left!
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    GD IN NH??
    I Have a little disagreement with a friend of mine-He says Grateful Dead have never played in New Hampshire and I say "They MUST have!!" who's right??
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    The idea of new songs as The Dead wouldn't be half bad. I wouldn't mind hearing a few new songs as long as they played alot of originals. Hmmmmm.... I wonder....Phatmoye
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    You going to the Pepsi Center? "I'll get up and fly away, I'll get up and fly away, Fly away."
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    It's fun to have a FRIENDLY debate! Heck why not have Jackie Greene sing (and play guitar). He sings the songs like they should be sung and I don't know I kind of like him .. maybe .. just a little. :-) "But I'll get back, On my feet some day. The good Lord willing, If he says I may. I know that the life, I'm living's no good. I'll get a new start, Live the life I should."
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    I agree with alot thats being said about certain Jerry songs Weir should'nt sing,but he does add his own flavor to them.I mean he's not gonna sound like Jerry no matter what!(Nor should he try to)I think we are so used to Jerry's voice and accent's and style on those songs that ANYBODY but Jerry singing them is gonna sound weird to us. So maybe we should just be happy to still be hearing these songs live AT ALL!!! (It's all good,baby-dont sweat the little details)As far as all this"Let Phil sing"crap-The man is genius musician but let's be serious,people-his singing SUCKS!! Sorry-But the truth hurts.♪♪♪"Everybody's dancing in a ring around the sun-Nobody's finished--We aint even begun!!"♪♪♪
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    How about this?
    This thread got us ruminating over the crazy idea of a show of all new Dead material - songs we've never heard before. Most bands go on tour to promote a new album - could you imagine such a thing???
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    Yeah bro I know what you are saying, Jerry's voice is impossible to replace. The first time I saw Ratdog I was skeptical about Bob singing Jerry tunes too but once I heard him I was totally fine with it. I have a problem with someone like Warren coming in and singing songs with his own spin on it. Like he'll add a couple extra words or leave out some and I don't overly like his voice. Now if Crosby sang say Wharfrat it would sound nothing like we've ever heard. It may even be the best version know what I mean? If you have a voice like Crosby you can sing anything and make it sound better! "Half of my life I spent doing time for some other f@$ker's crime the other half found me stumbling around drunk on burgundy wine"
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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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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...
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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.
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Levon HelmAllison Krauss and Robert Plant (HA! slip that one into the "fat chance" catagory--now THAT show was worth 75 bucks....show of the year-or two)
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Allman Bro's & Dylan w/ Hunter opening!As long as the Dead play 2 sets!
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Robert Hunter Levon Helm Have Love and Keep It - Patrick
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AllmansLevon - Hands down! Santana? No disrespect meant but he sold his soul long ago...Maybe he'd want to bring along Matchbook 20... Tdub - Completely agree that Hornsby is the man vocally, but we're talkin' guitars no? I wonder if they asked Bruce to join the tour, does anyone know? And also agree w/ the Plant / Krauss tour. Saw the Toronto show last year & easily rates in my top 5 shows ever, incredible...That needs to happen again, anyone who witnessed any of that tour knows why there may never be a Zep reunion w/ Plant...
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And 2 More: Steve Miller who did a great at the Fillmore last year and I'm with SouthernTam on Dave....that would be sweet. Either alone or maybe even with Tim R....... : ) NBT
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It was sublime. Saw Levon last summer and he's definitely on my list for opening act. And as a personal favorite, I'd add Wilco.
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76' - 78'donna is very nice i think, especially 77'. She found her voice and started singing unlike the early shows where i think she was trying to replicate Janis and it just didnt work out for her. Looks like rain, st. stephen , the music never stopped and sunrise are some of my fav donna songs. The music never stopped was never the same after donna left.
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Wilco, yes...Good choice.
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i'm with fleaflicker on donna , she did change as times went on.....less janis as mentioned more donna ....... they love each other was so sweet with her along on that tune as well as the wheel...... nbt
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Little Feat? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -enjoyin' the ride -There'll never be another Jerry
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But if there was going to be an opener I say Yonder Mountain String Band - those boys rock. One show I saw they played Lady with a Fan it was so damn good, sent chills up my spine. I personally wish Steve Kimock was playing guitar but I suppose they need someone else who can pitch in on the singing. "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, 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've always wanted to see Yonder Mountain SB. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -enjoyin' the ride -There'll never be another Jerry
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been to 40 shows and looking forward to two more @ the dcu center in worcester yippee happy new year everyone
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I've been avoiding this forum the past couple of days due to bad vibes when so buzzing. It's nice to see peace here again! As for an opening act, any or none will do. But I did notice when clicking on shows attended that opening acts refresh my attendance memory. Remember when the Violent Femmes opened in Ohio? Wow. It was so cool to see the few cross over Femme Heads dancing (was I or wasn't I?) . . .
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Yes, we come!!As we live in Holland we have never attended a Grateful Dead show. Not around in 1972 nor later. The closest was watching the Rock Palast show live on TV. We often say how much we would like to have been part of the audience. This time we got the news in time. One show would be in Chicago where my brother lives. I decided to try to buy tickets and we could combine a family visit with a Dead show. We got our tickets. I still used the excuse that I could always sell them if we decided not to fly to the States. But when we got the final mail that was not an option anymore. This will be our chance to see the four remaining band members play together. The flight is booked already We are so thrilled!!! We will be in Chicago from Sunday May 3 until Saturday May 9. Are there any Dead Heads who would like to meet a couple (in their 50's) from Holland? I will check my mail. Everybody else: Have fun! Ship of Fools
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`Hey, old hippie. Look up. I'm in the Netherlands, too. A friend and I are flying Stateside for DC, Charlottesville, and Albany . . .
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Do you really think the Dead could match an opening act that is this vibrant and fresh? (this is a neutral question folks so don't give me a hard time, address the question, thanks) If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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A group I would like to see added to the Dead gig is New Monsoon..I can't get enough of that band and they usualley come up to Seattle 2x's a year..They are from Northern CA and if you never heard of them check it out.. I can't get enough of them
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No they probably couldn't which is why I vote for no opening band. But you are right - if you want to see an up and coming band (even though they have been around 10 years) YMSB is it! "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, 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 haven't heard of them - what's their music like? I am always up for hearing something new. "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, 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 decided I would replace Santana with Black Crows,,, Black Crows Allman Brothers Band For the Spring Tour @ the smaller venues if there is an opening act "New Monsoon"
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Walking out of pennstate I was thinking they should do a tour.Said that again 2nd page of this thread. And with Warren in the Dead for this tour. 09 is the 40th year for ABB and I know they are doing abig tour this summer Hope it's not me just dreaming. Peace Tina
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with JackstrawfromCo, no opening band. Just an amazing show from the boys that if I had a say would include a smokin, Other One here in Denver and the louder the better since I'm not exactly sitting near 'the Golden Road'. At least I'll be there though!!!peace
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They are one of those rare bands that the 1st time you see them you are hooked by the end of the show..They are a great jam band and I am suprised @ times they aren't bigger than they are which is actually nice..Check them out @ newmonsoon.com .. The majority of people I have turned onto them have also enjoyed them
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As long as they play a full length show, I don't need an opening act.
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Sweet! Another Colorado person! The Pepsi Center will be rocking 'Golden Road' or not! See you there!! "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, 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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yep, they are a really good band. Come around here once in a while. JackstrawfromCo - I see that you also realize how incredible YMSB is. Folks, you should see this band. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Hot tuna or rusted root would be a good opening act. Little Feet would be sweat to, seen them open for DSO at Grateful Fest at Nelsons Ledges
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Big Thanks to All for working to change up the Vibe here...........feel re-charged and ready for a great Bay Area Weekend !!! NBT
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I just realized that you are from the CO area..I saw a band a few years @ The Oregon Country Fair called Kannal and they blew me away.. As soon as I got home I ordered there CD and got on there mailing list..They are from the CO area and seem to play the majority of there shows in that area and I have never seen them come back up to the NorthWest....They are a great band also with Guatemalan roots..They have a tribal / jam sound to them..I justfound an article on them from The Washington Post Kan'Nal It's a rare CD that makes you want to rub sticks together in your back yard, yank off your clothing and howl at the moon while cavorting around a crackling bonfire. Kan'Nal's "Dreamwalker" has that effect. Started in Guatemala by Tzol, a transplanted vocalist-guitarist from Austin, and lead guitarist Tierro, a Canadian wanderer, this "shamanic rock" group has evolved into a seven-member performance-art beast based in Boulder, Colo. Kan'Nal's concerts are spectacular: Hypnotic percussion, skull-crushing guitar and buzzing didgeridoo create a spirit-channeling framework for Tzol's primal screams and sensual, son-of-Tarzan vocals. Kan'Nal's two female members -- mesmerizing hippie-chick dancers -- gyrate as if possessed, eyes rolled back, sometimes holding deer antlers to their craniums. I know you said you like discovering new music and this band is in your backyard..If anyone is interested they are at ...... kannal.org Sorry if posted in wrong place but just trying to keep the positive vibes flowing today with some good conversation
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I will check them out for sure - again I have never heard of them but they sound interesting! How about I'll check out new monsoon and kannal and you should check out YMSB (they are based in CO too). "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, 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 have been listening to them for a few years and they have the annual Northwest String Summit every year in OR @ (Hornings Hideout)..My cousin is a huge fan of theres and is always playing them and going to see them.. google Hornings Hideout OR and you can see the event..They are an amazing band
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Yes!!! The Pepsi Center will be rockin! See you there
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Just quick question, who is YMSB??............wait.........OH, YONDER MOUTAIN STRING BAND? Right? If so, yeah, I meen, HELLLL YEAHHH!!!!! They jammmmm!!!!
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Saw Yonder Mountain with Keller Williams at House of Blues In Myrtle Beach. What a great show. Each member jammed a different song with Keller. Keller does some great Dead stuff too. __________________________________________________ I can't get tired of the Satellite Dead Channel, as much as I may try.
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KELLER WILLIAMS IS GREAT!!!!! Hes got that CRUNGE sound, he opened for DSO at grateful fest last year
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4957 days since my last show... 91 days til my next one WOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!
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Yeah Keller is really fun to see live. I've only seen him twice (open for Ratdog and for YMSB) and he was great! Funny guy too. "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, 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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No shows North of the border, as always. Truckin' to Buffalo once again. YEE HAA!
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I just saw moe. on demand and I was blown away! They were havin a blast and they sounded pretty cool. The pecussionist did a ballsy Xylophone solo.They'd be a cool opener,I think.(anyone else know moe about them?)(Im interested in moe info on them)(Bad joke-sorry)seriously-Id like to know- BLOW THE HORN-TAP THE TAMBORINE-SMILES FOR MILES-APRIL'S NEAR!♪♪♪♪♪
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Did the Dead (Grateful) ever use opening acts for indoor shows? I remember opening acts at stadiums during Summer tour but never in arenas. I may have seen the most usual opening act for a dead/solo show. In Nov. 1988, I saw three Garcia shows at Ceaser's Tahoe, and they had a comedian open each show. I think that the guy had a flamingo shaped guitar. It was one of those shows where a maître d' picks where you sit, and you have to buy three drinks. The things that I did for JG.
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rosa rugosa Happy Friday Night everyone - seems like the vibes are friendlier, and the Band Beyond Description is soon coming to town! I would love to hear Touch of Gray as an opener. We watch the Trucking Off To Buffalo DVD all the time (got to stop spilling wine in the laptop) and that has definitely become a favorite. Funny how it's a whole different song to me now than it was back when it was a hit. Maybe because I've got a touch of it myself now :)
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Opening song in North Carolina: I call "Promised Land" Jimmy 'the fish' (myVegas bookie) is laying 7-1 odds on that call... Tony "Shoes" of Atlantic City is putting his faith, and his cash, in a Help Slipknot Franklins for the MSG show... though I'm getting even money, 2-1 odds, on a Shakedown Street for the 1st night at Philly. peace.