Grateful Dead

@ spacepiggio I agree these shows should of been set up in some sort of outdoor field for all to attend. Field trip 3 could of been . The band could of played to sprawling fields of heads from every generations that way. We all traveled 10,000 of thousands of miles to follow them around. Imagine if they could of allowed the camping scene of say Chief Hosa campground near red rocks or Alpine Valley. Many of us know the area around both of those places well having been there so many times. Before it became its own money making party though. Not the case though. Those wondering if there will be a place set up for camping and a Shakedown street to roam and reunite. There is always a place that becomes the spot. It's a travelling tribe and we always adapted back then and sure it will happen here too. I myself don't like the name Shakedown street as a place to roam we never called it that in the years when it seemed only people to gather were those who sold their T shirts bumper stickers and jewelry out side the show itself. Did not have an official name back then goes to show how much we evolve over the years. Evolve good or bad that is. I remember back in 1983 and 84 when the food thing started to take hold selling grilled cheese sandwiches with our Regan cheese we use to call it getting food stamps in Santa Cruz and the block cheese they gave us turned into making sandwiches for a buck in Ventura of 1984. Before long we had people coming to shows only to make money and take advantage of us threw vending. I believe that's when the name of Shakedown St took off people needing a place to set up and sell whatever it may of been . Egg roles and so forth all deadhead things but real vending people setting up their travelling carts to take advantage of us took us down and to a bad place in the long run. Bad place because it became the in thing to do tour with the Dead during summer to make money only. Not to get into that nights show and on to next city like it was in the beginning. I am sorry for going off here really only wanted to comment on "spacepiggio" comment of the ways the band use to decide what was next. Also what I just said is in no way a knock on anyone it's more a story of progression then a knock even if it sounds like it.

That is sad to hear , Calico gave me my Greek Friday the 13th 1984 Dark Star ticket just minutes before show started. She told us you do not want to miss this one tonight boys so get inside . Those were her pretty much her exact words. Thank you Peach for saying it the way you said I have a thing for being kind about reporting someone Passing on. Never liked when people say it any other way. Passing on is a kind gentle way.

Grate philosophy and vibes, so true. Everyone on that stage is playing from their heart and together to celebrate the music we all love and that has truly guided our lives. Stay supportive and positive and let our love light shine. It takes all of us! This music, these moments we share in will not fade away.