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  • Cousins Of The…
    9 years 10 months ago
    RE: Funk
    "I can only hope that some of these people see the light and start listening to and understanding improvised music. Then a whole world of great music will open up to them" Why assume that folks who do not like "jam bands" do not understand improvised music? In my opinion The Dead was never a Jam band; yes they jammed on a lot of their songs, but the songs all started as songs, good songs with melodies and lyrics that were not written with the sole purpose of a jam in mind. I get the impression that the opposite is true for jam bands, start with a jam, then write a song around it.
  • Mr.Dc
    9 years 10 months ago
    Jerry's Pedal Steel
    On the songs 'Laughing' by David Crosby and 'Mind Left Body' by Grace SLick/Katner, is some of my favorite pieces of recorded music.
  • Mr.Dc
    9 years 10 months ago
    Funk
    I have had many of my friends completely dismiss Phish. A lot of them say simply "I don't like the funk", or "Everything phish plays is funk". THEN I show them an endless amount of Phish that has no funk sound whatsoever. Even at their funkiest in 97/98 Phish was doing a bunch of other stuff including jazz, salsa, ambient, rock etc. So don't dismiss Phish just because its what your "heady/cool" "Deadhead" friends do. I found out over time that a number my "Deadhead" friends, had no idea what the Dead is all about and what goes on musically. The most "heady deadhead" and you cant sit through any of their deep improve, or a song that goes on for more than 5 minutes? Don't listen to any live shows, know any members or albums? I don't think so, I think you like how the skull looks and the association with drugs and being cool. This comment is not directed at anyone here in the comments, just describing some of the people I occasionally have to deal with in my city. I just get tired of poser Deadheads starting nonexistent hate/feuds with/between the Grateful Dead and Phish, its ridiculous and a waste of time. I can only hope that some of these people see the light and start listening to and understanding improvised music. Then a whole world of great music will open up to them. Sorry for the rant.
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Grateful Dead Original Members Add Two Dates To Final Concerts

April 10, 2015

The original members of Grateful Dead have announced two additional shows at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 27th and 28th, as part of their “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead” run. Along with the three shows at Chicago's Soldier Field on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, the run will mark the original members' last-ever performances toget

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Submitted by Klangstone on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:15

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Thanks man! Prayers and good luck to you as well. If I make it, I will look for the '80 Chevette. If I get tix I will PM you for the color of your vehicle. For those who have not been notified yet, there's still time. It's not Feb 28 @ 10AM CST. I'm sure the kind folks at GDTS TOO will be working hard all night to get out those notifications. Be kind and don't bash them, they are slaving away for all of us...
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Submitted by TheDoctor on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:19

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Posted this earlier but here you go. I got a number in the 350 range in my email last night 10:30 Chicago. Hoping you all get your miracles. Sam - you still out there bro'? Love to recreate 7/9/95 with you!
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:21

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Black....with the paint peeling...rust abounding... And if you are still in doubt I got a mean people suck bumper sticker.... And a SYF decal.... Hope to see you there, and it's wise not to travel without a ducat in hand.....have a peaceful weekend.
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Submitted by TheDoctor on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:21

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And gdtstoo.com website did update folks about status and what you should do if you haven't got an email yet. Quit pickin' on them, they are doing the best they can.
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Submitted by TheDoctor on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:21

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And gdtstoo.com website did update folks about status and what you should do if you haven't got an email yet. Quit pickin' on them, they are doing the best they can.
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Submitted by Boo469 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:41

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We are trying to let as many folks as possible know their status before the onsale date. Emails will go out to the winners starting in the next two days. Your chances of receiving tickets from us are 1 in 10, so if you have not received a winner’s email from us by the on-sale date, you may want to consider on line ticket sales to increase your chances. congratulations to winners!!! still in limbo and hoping
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Submitted by misterduke on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:42

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Yes, the site was updated 2 days ago with something that basically did not say too much, other that if you don't have a confirmation, then please try via on-line ticketing. Which I guess is fine if you have the extra cash. I don't think it is "picking" on people to try to make suggestions that might help many understand where things are at TODAY, right before the on-line tickets go on sale.
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Submitted by shotgun rider on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:46

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Out of 310 shows you did get a miracle in the lot
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Submitted by TCarr on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:55

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As someone that did not do mail order (never did in the past either), watched the AXS presale go away (to provide more tickets for mail orders?), and got shut out at the CID package sale today, I hope that everyone gets that miracle at Ticketmaster tomorrow. With that said... Please don't buy extra tickets tomorrow. Buy tickets to match the number of butts you actually have to put in the seats, but not extras. We all know there is a very limited ticket pool and for every extra ticket purchased, one less Deadhead gets a ticket. As I've heard others here say already, I will not be going to Chicago without a ticket in hand (I'm in los Angeles) and I will not pay scalpers for a ticket either (Stubhub included), so I am hoping for a miracle on Ticketmaster tomorrow. Please be kind and leave the extra tickets for your fellow Deadheads. Miracles for everyone! Tom Carr Ticketless in Los Angeles
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 13:56

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There have been many miracles... More to come I hope!
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Submitted by green.riverky on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 14:09

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im in Kentucky haven't heard any thing at all no pinky no e-mail notta requested 2 tix for sat show is anyone from ky tenn. Atlanta in the same boat as I am got hotel resv fri.-sat 2.7 miles from stadium might need some room mates for 2 tixs
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Submitted by direwulf on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 14:33

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I don't know if I'd call 410 emails "many", thats like 1600 tickets out 60,000+ seats !
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Submitted by cozmicconnie on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 14:38

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I do not think there is a one to one correspondence between the # in the email title and the number of recipients of that particular email. It seems to me that multiple people have reported receiving the same # in the title of their email so these are probably small batches rather than one for one. Just a thought - keep your fingers crossed as there seem to be some emails going out today.
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Submitted by SirSmokesAlot on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:21

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Iam in Harrisonburg VA. I have gotten no rejection letter and no email confirmation. There is still hope.
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 14:47

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Seems to be 1:1 to me... If we are in the 400's now, if 1:10 will be honored as promised, they will likely go to around 660 of 66000 requests, some asked for 1 ticket for 1 show others 4 tix for all 3.... There is still hope
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Submitted by inspired 1 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:05

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Dear GDTStoo, Perhaps you're saving my ticket request to fill in the coveted batch #420. Please that's not necessary, fill free to honor it immediately if desired. My SASE is enjoying vacationing at the beach at doesn't want to come home until June. Warmest regards Thank You and.....Stay in touch
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Submitted by SirSmokesAlot on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:25

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I wonder how late tonite they will be sending confirmation emails. Does anyone have any clue how late they have been going out in the last few days?
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Submitted by blakesmith007 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:31

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LAST NIGHT SOMEONE POST FROM EAST COST 10:30 EST SO GDTSTOO WAS 7:30 PST
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Submitted by SirSmokesAlot on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:45

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Thanks. My crew and I have hotel rooms in Chicago all we need are tix. My friend got his confirmation two days ago. Hoping I get mine tonite and then the party starts....
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Submitted by seeing red on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:51

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They've generally gone our around 11am PST, only seems to be once a day for about an hour. Yesterday a couple people reported getting them at 7:30ish PST as well. Still in limbo. Money orders still in the system, no pink slip, no email. Can't wait 'til it's over.
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Submitted by tenn2maine on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:55

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good luck to everyone waiting to hear from GDTSTOO , got mine 2 days ago but i can't imagine the tension level, if i was still in limbo. best luck to u all and may u b the dog the sun shines on at 10:00 am cst tomorrow remember it does't shine on the same dog every day, hope to see u all in chi town
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Submitted by Phoenixrising2015 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 16:03

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Hey now...I have a room...a nice one in the Trump Towers...(2 miles away from venue) that I would happily share with someone who could provide me with face value ticket/tickets of any kind... :-) No need to schlep in from the outer reaches or pay big dollars to stay near the field.
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Submitted by Kavorka on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 16:45

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Always trying to stay positive, but the failure on CID today was hard to take. There was a lot of agony today. Hang in there.
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Submitted by blakesmith007 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 16:46

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GDTSTOO said if you don't get your e-mail by tomorrow before 10:00 am cmt you most likely will get a pink slip do you out there think that is true??????
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Submitted by blakesmith007 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 16:47

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GDTSTOO said if you don't get your e-mail by tomorrow before 10:00 am cmt you most likely will get a pink slip do you out there think that is true??????
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Submitted by jayclark on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 16:48

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I am presuming that the number contained in my confirmation is the section number on the seating chart, does anyone know if that is the case?
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 17:11

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I've read the message over and I think emails will continue to go out after sales tomorrow. They said if we haven't heard before TM sales we may want to increase our chances of getting tickets by trying to purchase from TM. That leads me to believe they are trying to let us know tonight but they are overwhelmed. Thoughts?
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Submitted by owenmac on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 17:24

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How are my friends from Massachusetts doing w/ tix? I'm in limbo, but keeping hope alive for the beloved email! And please, please everyone be cool! GDTSTOO has only good intentions.... Peace, Owen Quincy, Ma
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Submitted by blakesmith007 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 17:34

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I GOT IT JUST MIGHT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES.SO IF YOU SCORE FROM TM YOU JUST MIGHT HAVE YOR MAIL ORDER AND MORE.THAT SOUNDS GOOD TO ME.
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Submitted by northshore911 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 17:39

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All western union Mo cashed, But no email!!!!!
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Submitted by Boo469 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 17:53

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blakesmith007 turn off cap lock, stop yelling, too much drama without yelling, thx and good luck with tix
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:00

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Well..I did ask for thoughts..no need to shout I'm waiting and stressed too. It been a great ride and after all these years (1978) I want this like everyone else. I look at the positive and I won't give up until I get my MO back. Just trying to keep the faith.
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Submitted by blakesmith007 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:13

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I did not know that was yelling sorry I learn something today thank you.
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Submitted by blakesmith007 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:13

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I did not know that was yelling sorry I learn something today thank you.
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Submitted by randyaronov on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:28

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what time (Eastern Time) do tickets go on sale tomorrow?
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:30

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:) I feel your angst. We've been waiting..and waiting..and all lot of $$ tied up in MO. I so hope you and all of us get that email.
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:31

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11:00
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:32

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10 am CST, 11 am est....hope the server doesn't crash like today....
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Submitted by blakesmith007 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 19:18

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It is 8:15 pm mst Istill hope there stil working.Good luck to you all.
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Submitted by brock9281 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 19:34

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Mail Order overWell fuck. No email, no rejection letter back...hoping I get lucky tomorrow with TM but doubtful. Now just mainly concerned I get my $1200 back. This sucks.
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Submitted by SirSmokesAlot on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 19:35

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Still waiting on confirmation.
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Submitted by wadeocu on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 19:55

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...... what do y'all think the next Dave's Pick will be - Gainesville?
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Submitted by cosofsky on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 19:58

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Happy for you 420! Speaking of that...
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Submitted by northshore911 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 20:01

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Good luck to all in limbo like I overnight. Congrats to all with confirmations! If its meant to be it will come.
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Submitted by r3keith on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 20:02

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According to the latest post on dead50com. You still have a small chance if you do not receive an email from us by the on-sale date, however, you may want to consider on line ticket sales to increase your chances. I take this as they are concentrating on getting out the winners. If you don't receive your e-mail by tomorrow your most likely SOL!
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Submitted by seeing red on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 20:04

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brock9281, that "mail order is over" message has been there since 1/21 or 1/22, it just means that you can no longer send an envelope. The only update they've done since a few days ago is "Happy Birthday crewmember Pete". Happy Birthday Pete!
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Submitted by Boo469 on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 20:05

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what was your confirmation #