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  • JackstrawfromC…
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    You are on the right path - get away from the bad and surround yourself with the good. This tour is going to rejuvenate a lot of people myself included and I cannot wait. I hope you can get yourself to a show or 2. Take care.. "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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    Chi-town B-o-b - I thought it was an interesting read. It's a popular game among the kids today and many of us have children in the family who find this game wildly attractive. This translates into a wonderful way of introducing the little tykes to the music. I know I'm not alone regarding my belief that many folks would rather hear the kid, grandkid, etc. jamming to the Grateful Dead than the stuff playing on the commercial radio stations today. I didn't say I agreed with their reviews. Please don't shoot the messenger. One man gathers what another man spills.
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    hey guys, im a fellow lover of the grateness of the dead and i was turned on to the dead this past summer by an old dead head, who has followed these guys around almost all his life...i started hanging out with him, everyday a party you know, he taught me the dead ways, not that i didnt already know them myself, im what you might call a natural...lol...im a natural born hippie...product of my raising...i can find beauty with a sore eye, after my first concert in washington dc at the 930 club seeing dark star, the tribute band....i fell absolutely tee totally in love with them, their music, their words and the meanings behind them. i came home and started looking them up on youtube, and after a while became very familiar wtih all their songs...i love any music that has soul to it....this band is by far the best, and i only wish i could have seen jerry!! if i could go back in time, thats exactly where i'd go....when jerry was still alive and everyone was diggin the good tunes and good vibes...good souls, understanding people, the kind of people that make this world all the better to be apart of...i want to surround myself with peace loving wind breezin hippies, this past year has been rough for me and i've lost alot of confidence along the way, im ready to roll away the dew so that sweet winds can blow my way...im ready to forget my troubles and dance them away....im ready to let go of these negative people in my life and surround myself by good hearted free spirits, people like myself...i've suffered myself, by trying to help others come out of the shadows and into the light but in the end i realized i was being dragged into the dark, and drained of my energy, i used to carry the sun in my eyes and i want that feeling back....im a very sensitive but strong willed young lady and i desire most to go to atleast one show...im gonna follow my own path and ill go all to nothing to get there...im hoping i will meet alot of familiar souls...that i can connect with. This is me and this is what im about, not just the music, but whats behind the lines, sometimes you cant see the forest for the trees, but i know theres more to it than just the good tunes, its the waves of love and peaceful serenity, brotherhood, mind alternative people, who want the same things i want, i could go on and on about what could stand a change, but i wont, instead i wont worry about how to survive in the storm but instead how to dance in the rain. alot of nice things go bad out there, it sure is one big wild world!! There comes a point In ones life When you come to realize Who matters, who never did, who wont anymore, and who always will So dont worry about those people from the past Theres a reason why they did not make it to your future
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    Seems to me that the Boys should have booked more than one show at the Garden. The good news is that I am definitely seeing them at Nassau, while I have a 33% chance to be at the Garden show. All in all, I can't complain. "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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    Just exactly perfect. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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    Has anything been confirmed on the opening act for the 09 tour? My Morning Jacket would be cool....
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    ONCE upon a time there was a large population occupying a large hunk of land between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. All television and photography was in black and white because in fact black and white was all there was. Five magicians looked at this from their particular perspective near the Pacific Ocean and said, "Well, this is okay but it COULD be so much better..." With that they waved their magic music wands and suddenly the world became purple, yellow, aquamarine and even translucent. Refrigerators walked the earth and amoebas grew to the size of apes, while planes began to fly underground and moles burrowed through the air. Stars and planets reached out to shake the hands of the gobsmacked earthlings, and the cartwheel became the new ambling shuffle. This golden gleaming terrain-and-mind-enhancing music-magic continues to speel out and as of press time, it is difficult to imagine that it will ever stop.
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    I tried to post the email that I just received from GDTS Too regarding the status of mail order. I guess that it is too big, so here is a summary. With exception of MSG, Philadelphia (May 2), and Shoreline (reserved seats), everyone who requested tickets will get them. If you have a postmark for the first day of mail order, you have a 1 in 3 chance of tickets for MSG and Shoreline reserved. You have a 1 in 1.5 chance for Philadelphia on May 2. Here is the rest: "We are waiting for the last bit of mail postmarked the 13th to arrive before starting the ticketing process. Orders that we are unable to fill from MSG, Spectrum and Shoreline reserved will be will be returned before we start the ticketing process. Tickets will start going out in the next few weeks. Outlet on sale dates for this tour are listed on dead.net"
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    This what I just received from GDTS Too: Here is our GDTS TOO mail order status for each venue on The Dead 2009 tour: Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2009 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Wachovia Arena @ Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY. One in three orders will get tickets if you mailed in on the first postmark. Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Tuesday & Wednesday, April 28 & 29, 2009 at The IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2009 at Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. May 1 - Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. May 2 – One in 1.5 orders will get tickets. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at All State Arena in Chicago, IL. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at The Forum in Los Angeles, CA. Everyone who mailed in will get tickets. Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre In Mountain View, CA. For reserved one in three orders will get tickets if you mailed in on the first postmark. For lawn, everyone who mailed in will get tickets. We are waiting for the last bit of mail postmarked the 13th to arrive before starting the ticketing process. Orders that we are unable to fill from MSG, Spectrum and Shoreline reserved will be will be returned before we start the ticketing process. Tickets will start going out in the next few weeks. Outlet on sale dates for this tour are listed on dead.net
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    Ticketmaster sent me an e-mail (I signed for a NYC area Dead Show alert!) saying Hartford on sale 4/23- As far as I know MSG is Sat at 10 AM. I have a My Ticketmaster account and have not received any further info on MSG show. I was ready for pre sale but got skunked! I sent mail order and would like to know if they will come before spending more needed cash with T.M. on Sat. Any ideas? I can only go to MSG show. I miss that and miss chance for 5 decades of live Dead shows!
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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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TK notfadeaway...news is up about the Dead playing tomm. night 8p.m.. the Mid atlantic Ball,whatever that is,,, who is getting in for that.. Also I read that Warren is playing that afternoon solo, that might develop into something..if anyones going,, let us know..npr, mentioned the Dead playing..
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jackson Browne, and Joan Beaz are playing in the Inagural Peace Ball tommorrow evening. This is a beautiful time. We will survive.
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Pretty sure Neil's not gonna be able to make it, his tour schedule has him in Australia through the end of the month. Joan Baez is the only one of those names I found on the Peace Ball schedule, but assuming I had the $165 for a ticket(and it wasn't already sold out) it would be worth it. Where did you hear about the others? Luckily, Joan's going to be in Louisville on March 10, and a bargain at $50. Loves me some Baez. ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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I am going to wait for an outdoor show to take my pride and joy to. Reserved seating would not be good. Having a baby sitter is not the point. Having my boy dancing with me is!!! I suppose 1/2 a brain is better than no brain at all.Peace
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Theotherone2, yea the days of the trip tents, too. Speaking of the camp, they have a super cool camp in Berkeley. It's not just for kids but adults, too. Perfect for the intrepid explorer in us all. I'm certain I'm preaching to the choir here but the camp has always taught (among other life skills) personal responsibility (but you already knew that, didn't you?) : ) Cassidysdada, when the kid wasn't boogying with us she was usually on my shoulders at that age, in the papoose or asleep. She was more enthralled with the music and dancing than what may or may not have been on the ground. The only thing that distracted her from the music at that age were the balloons that would come floating around. The only thing I would change if I could go back in time would be . . . to see more shows!
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It doesn't matter. You are entitled to an opinion thoughPeace
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I want to apologize for getting snippy w/you and using an expletive towards you(that was'nt cool)I was just trying to say at a certain age-(in my opinion)it's not the best enviromment for the youngins.But to each their own,right?I wish you peace and hope you enjoy the show(s)!
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I just wish we lived in a safer world today so I would feel comfortable bringing my twins to a live show-because when I play Dead music at home they twirl around and dance with me(must be in the blood)and it's a beautiful thing!!!!
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I dont mind failing in this world,think ill stay down her with the raggedy crew if getting up there means stepping on you, idont mind failing in this world Phatmoye
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Steve-O, are you half right brain or half left brain?? (my brain is half empty.) ( -; lol just a joke. no offense. **************************************** if a brain is fried in the forrest.... I'll take my brains over easy, please. peace.
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I prefer mine scrambled-thank you very much. "♪♪HAD ONE OF THOSE FLASHES--IVE BEEN THERE BEFORE--BEEN THERE BEFORE♪♪"
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Word has it that Bobby and Phil are going to be sitting in with Jackie Green next month at the Great American Music hall.. I think the dates are 2/18, 2/19 check on that,,, they plan on doing a mini set together.. between Greens band.. could be something good..Bobby, Phil and the drummers were real sweet new years run..looks like there having some serious fun again, good to see...
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Congratulations to President Barak Obama.It is a new dawn people. The time has come. A time for peace. A time for love. A time for understanding. It's going to be a long road. Can we do it? YES WE CAN. 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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Bringing your kids to a concert is like anything in life - you have to be smart about it and prepared. Have we had a bad time at a show because we brought our daughter - yes. Have we had a ball at a show with our daughter - yes. That is how parenting is in any situation. Now do I fear that my daughter will get kidnapped or accidentily eat some acid she found - no. I mean they could run into bad people playing at the park for crying out loud. In my wife's and I experience we have figured out a few things: Pick the concert wisely - Grateful Dead related bands are perfect - the crowd is older and more in tune with families, outdoors (less smoke and intense noise), sit in GA - that way you can move around which kids like and you can get away from Mr. Drunk guy if necessary, bring hearing protection, buy them food, let them bring in a toy or two, and most importantly be prepared for the worse - having to miss parts of the show for potty breaks, maybe going home early if all hell has broken loose. Just our opinion. "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'm left handed to write and throw, but right handed to eat and swing a golf club, I bat both ways. I guess that would be a 1/4 for each side? No offense taken by the way.Peace
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inneresting, steve-o; I can type with both thumbs. ( -; reckon' you'll be holding onto your tickets with BOTH hands. didn't really think YOU'd take offense, brother. peace.
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This partial setlist from Philzone forum:Shakedown> warren voc New Speedway bob&warren Proud Mary w/john fogerty Uncle Johns Band Obama is makin the rounds. At Commander in Chiefs ball now, just leavin. Not sure where next. Cspan streaming some from each ball. Bon Jovi right now... http://www.c-span.org/politics/c-span-inauguration-hub.aspx
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That last post was bogus. Sorry. This seems legit though... Dancin in the Streets Uncle Johns Band from Philzone forum
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My last post was bogus. Sorrry. This one from Ratdog.org Setlist from ratdog.org via someone who is there. dancin uncle john's sugar mag eyes break
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They played eyes? WOW!Phatmoye
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This is it dancin in the streets uncle john's band sugar mag eyes break the wheel touch of grey box of rain
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NO WIFENO JOB NO SHIT IM GOIN ON TOUR Phatmoye
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Thanks for that-you bring up some good points-Maybe im being a little paranoid about bringin' the wee ones. Outdoor and GA are key. My whole point was I would'nt bring them to an arena show-I wish I was near REDROCKS-that must be sweet-but maybe i'll bring em to RATDOG at the tweeter center this summer! Thanks again,bro-peace GARCIALATER!
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I keep seeing people post how this is "the Dead" and they are worth it. I agree, on one condition; JERRY MUST PLAY!!!!!!!!! Without him this is a really good Dead cover band. With the state of the economy, for them to charge these prices is fiscally irresponsible. Jerry NEVER would have allowed this. It is sad, but predictable. So for all of you hoping to see "the Dead", too late. There is a great cover band, Splintered Sunlight, they even have a guy who sounds like Jerry. Check them out, it probably costs about 10 bucks.
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tl18nfa-you've heard the tapes of the shows from 2008 and have this opinion? interesting. i think they're better now than they were in the 1990's, but that's just me... | Wait until the veil is shredded, then reveal it |
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Im sorry my friend,but three of the founding members(plus Mickey)is hardly a cover band! I agree they're charging way too much,but to call them a COVER BAND is just silly--BTW--I just heard about that band SPLINTERED SUNLIGHT--someone else spoke highly of them. Do they tour nationally?(esp.Boston area)Do you have a Tour schedule you could post?Are they as good as DSO? peaceout-G
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"Who is everyone paying this much to see?????I keep seeing people post how this is "the Dead" and they are worth it. " Go away little person. or I could have said "cover this!" 100 bucks aint squat these days. Jerry is Dead. He played with the Grateful Dead. The Dead are on tour.... cough up the little bit of spleef and check it out! THEN come back and give an honest report of the facts. Thank you.
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Doesn't matter what they call themselves, they've gathered themselves together for one reason... they love the music, and together they can make some special music that I have not found with any other combination of players. Jerry may not be on stage, but he still inspires these guys (see the recent video). What magic they can make when their inspriation flows through them, an energy beyond the notes they play. The priviledge of sharing those moments when they create that magic is well worth the price of admission. "there're not only the best at what they do... they're the only ones who do what they do!" Bill Graham and as for the price... it's not easy to come up with the funds, but it's relative... it wasn't easy to come up with the 12.50 I paid in '84 for my first show (Actually I think I traded a ride to the show for the ticket and party favors)... anyway... I've paid a lot more for a lot less recently and I know the band has to fork over a ton of cash to move this party all over the country, pay roadies, truckers, promoters, etc. Bottom line... if I didn't think the priveledge of spending my time with this group of musicians and the most amazing community of friends and freaks was worth $100, I'd find something else to do and stop worrying about the way other people choose to live their lives... But that's just me....
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Right on, my friend. Enjoy the shows and when you see the Florida plates come on over and introduce yourself and we'll break bread. Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile.
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I will be traveling East from Denver for 6 shows; Buffalo, Wilkes Barre, Uniondale, MSG, Hartford, and East Rutherford. Any local places to gather before the shows or are people just going to be in the arena parking lots? Would appreciate some local tips!
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Haven't read all the postings, maybe I'm late to the party, if so please forgive me. However I just discovered that the band will offer $53 seats (behind the stage) if all others sell out. I think this great news from my perspective, being I have 3 people I will be taking and at $100 it would have been a true burden. So hope they sell the others and I can pick up the cheap seats. As long as you’re in, that’s all that matters :) I have watched from behind/above many times in the mid e 80's and had a wonderful time. I'll be at the box office on Saturday hoping and waiting. Peace
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When I first heard the Dead were touring again I was overjoyed!! Then when I heard how much tickets were going for, well. . .I kinda felt like that Youtube girl. I understand that EVERYTHING is expensive nowadays, but I didn't expect the Dead to double their ticket prices. Especially not with the economy being in such a horrible state. But with a little over a week to "get over it" I'm grateful to have friends that ordered extras and are willing to put me on a payment plan :) so I can enjoy the shows without worrying about the ticket price. I'm just hoping that if all goes well and there is a summer tour they rethink the ticket prices. Time will tell. I was pleasantly surprised though, reading through the last couple post, to see Splintered Sunlight mention! They are a fantastic cover band that plays every Thursday in Ardmore, PA @ Brownies 23 East and they also frequent New Hope, PA; Reading, PA; S. Jersey & Baltimore, MD. Check them out if you are in the Philly area!! Their cover ranges from $6 - $10 ~at least I'm enjoyin' the ride~
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To say "Go away little person." is not the way we talk to each other around here. We may disagree with another person but we do not insult them. Some of us try to spread good vibes around here. Are you kind? If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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That 1st paragraph of your post is both beautiful, and dead-spirited correct. If had a glass in my hand would toast to you now, for those wise words.********************************** It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine
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Listen to the Obama shows and then listen to the late 90's shows. The late 90's grateful dead sounded more like the cover band. No energy, you could def. pick out the shows where jerry was high.
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6-03-76 is an awsome show in my opinion, its really mellow and the tempo is slowed down quite a bit. Just thought i would share just in case anybody was looking for a new show.
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I will be traveling East from Denver for 6 shows; Buffalo, Wilkes Barre, Uniondale, MSG, Hartford, and East Rutherford. Any local places to gather before the shows or are people just going to be in the arena parking lots? Would appreciate some local tips! Also, any local campgrounds or local tips where I can "Rest my bones" at the end of the night?
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That's fantastic news!!! I hope this is true :) I don't think I've ever made it to my seat at a show anyway, so behind the stage, up top, in the hall all are perfectly fine by me! fingers are crossed!!! ~at least I'm enjoyin' the ride~
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Does anyone know where to get a recording of the eggnog-ural ball show? P.S.weatherdownhere--thanks for responding--I felt like poop about that! My best to you and yours.
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Tis true..............also MSG will have tics for $54.50 come Saturday when they go on sale to the general public. You can look on Ticket Master's website.
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Everything below was taken from the following link: http://www.rockgamer.com/2009/01/21/more-grateful-dead-heading-to-rock-… Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm Posted in Rock Band, Rock Band DLC, Rumors Earlier this morning, IGN posted an article on a Grateful Dead Pack headed to the Rock Band Music Store. The article has since been pulled, so somebody, somewhere must have goofed. Unfortunately, this is the internet, and you can’t always take back something once it’s been posted. See the full article’s text below that lists all of the songs, as well as the writer’s opinion on whether or not you should consider the buy. Rock Band Refresh: Grateful Dead Pack Full of greatness or just plain grating? by Nate Ahearn January 20, 2009 - Every Tuesday, MTV Games and Harmonix release new downloadable tracks for Rock Band on Xbox Live Marketplace for your rocking pleasure. But before they hit the ‘Net, they hit the IGN offices. Each week we’ll announce the new tracks alongside our impressions of the new content. So check back weekly for the latest on what’s new, what’s hot and what’s worth a download. A pack that will strike a particular chord with San Francisco residents (where IGN is located), Grateful Dead brings their second Rock Band offering. The pack includes six songs spanning a wide breadth of Grateful Dead tunage. Tracks range from Cold Rain and Snow from 1967 all the way up through 1987’s Hell in a Bucket. While I’m personally not a fan of Grateful Dead’s brand of classic rock, there’s no denying their impact on the music industry. For that reason, it’s a good thing that the band has been given its due in its second Rock Band pack. While every instrument doesn’t perform perfectly on the whole pack, there’s at least one in each track that everyone should be able to enjoy. Cold Rain and Snow Price: 160 Microsoft Points ($1.99) Difficulty: Band 3 | Guitar 2 | Drum 3 | Vocals 1 | Bass 5 One of those super-rare tracks that provides a challenge for bass players. The rest of the instruments are serviceable, but the main guitar riff gets a little repetitive over time. It’s a fairly tough one, too. Like many of the tracks on this pack, Cold Rain and Snow is best enjoyed on hallucinogens. Verdict: Possible Download Doin’ That Rag Price: 160 Microsoft Points ($1.99) Difficulty: Band 4 | Guitar 2 | Drum 3 | Vocals 6 | Bass 4 No doubt, this is the toughest vocal song in the pack. Singers, be warned: the odd timber and pitch of the lyrics are very tough to emulate perfectly. There’s also a very tough and very long guitar solo that ends the song. Thankfully “Doin’ That Rag” does a good job of differentiating itself from the rest of the pack and is one of the best of the six. Verdict: Must Download Don’t Ease Me In Price: 160 Microsoft Points ($1.99) Difficulty: Band 3 | Guitar 3 | Drum 3 | Vocals 1 | Bass 4 If you can hammer-on and hammer-off, you should be fine. If you can’t, you’re screwed. Don’t be fooled by the moderate difficulty rating for the guitar, it’s pretty tough. The vocals, while not as challenging, are still fun thanks to the upbeat nature of the song. Verdict: Must Download Fire on the Mountain Price: 160 Microsoft Points ($1.99) Difficulty: Band 3 | Guitar 2 | Drum 4 | Vocals 0 | Bass 0 The drum portion, while the most difficult instrument in the song, is pretty unimaginative and repetitive, sadly. The same goes for the vocals and bass. The guitar part does a good job of working its way around the pad, but overall, “Fire on the Mountain” is unimpressive. Verdict: Don’t Download Hell in a Bucket Price: 160 Microsoft Points ($1.99) Difficulty: Band 4 | Guitar 3 | Drum 4 | Vocals 6 | Bass 3 My personal favorite of the songs on this pack. Every instrument is fast and fun with the vocals providing the biggest challenge. Playing both the guitar and drums is a physical challenge with reaches and quick movements required for both. If there’s one to get, in my opinion this is it. Verdict: Must Download Uncle John’s Band Price: 160 Microsoft Points ($1.99) Difficulty: Band 2 | Guitar 2 | Drum 3 | Vocals 0 | Bass 1 “Uncle John’s Band,” like the name might indicate to some, is a pretty ho-hum song. It’s about as close to singing “Kum Ba Yah” as Grateful Dead gets. The guitar has some difficult portions, but there’s much to it. If you can sing soothingly then you should be able to nail the peaceful vocals. Verdict: Possible Download
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sell their rights to rhino records?
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Answer The Trivia question right and get 2 tickets to the Forum show. W/possible upgrade to the 1st 5 rows. Broken heart don't feel so bad......You ain't got half of what you thought you had.
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problem w/ ticketmaster and their cheap seats is that they are only available for a short time on-line. chances are come sat. when they go on sale, a 1/2 hour in- they will tell you tix are no longer available and the will give you a link to TicketsNow -which will have plenty of tix at obscene prices
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chicago bob Is that rock gamer bullyock for real, does anyone think that Uncle John's Band is akin to KUMBAYA. That read is not interesting, is is blasphemous, and who cares, anyway. No more clutter, please.
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i think they ought to have a big Jerry/Buddha on the stage and after each song if the decibel meter doesn't redline from the cheers it should blow out a puff of smoke and say "hey!, what the fuck is this!" I love Bobby, Phil, Billy, and Mickey. I hope they make a billion dollars and then put on a big free concert this summer, preferably in the mountains in the middle of God's country here in Oregon! I'm glad they have another chance to play together and may our hope inspire them.
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Hey all,Got a question for any one that cares to listen.... HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN A DEAD SHOW? I was wondering, ive tried to explain a grateful dead show to family, friends and co-worker, but all I can come up with is saying that its the kindest people you'll ever meet in the world. I try to talk alot about the music,but todays generation is more into the heavy metal or rap scene. So I guess what i'm asking is how do you explain to somebody thats never heard the music or been to a show what its like? Any feedback on this would be great! Peace Phatmoye