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    tcarr
    congratulations on your mom's health.nuthin else to say...the rest of your post is true and sad.
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    9 years 2 months ago
    Are we being left out again?
    After a crashed computer and missing some important weeks of info about these shows, my Mom had heart surgery and I had to fly back east from Los Angeles and I missed another week of info (Mom pulled through and all appear OK!), only to get back home and see yet another Deadhead unfriendly presale taking place (you need to have an Amex card). So we go from football season ticket holders scalping our tickets to Amex card holders getting them. WTF!!! If all seats are available to the presale, they will not need to have the public onsale (were all seats available, anyone know?). Not being an Amex card holder, I took a look at TM for the Los Angeles Forum New Year's shows, the 31st was already practically sold out on 8/26, and then checked the Bill Graham in San Francisco and saw that both shows could not locate even a single ticket, apparently sold out before the public onsale. Even better, it seems that your local box office will not have tickets available until the day after the public onsale, so much for helping locals get a chance at tickets by standing in line. Really!!! To sum up what I see (after a very stressful month)... It looks like you must purchase tickets online, no going to your local box office (which would eliminate those TM fees and help locals get local venue tickets), you must have an American Express card to make that ticket purchase, and most Deadheads should probably just start checking out the secondary markets, since the 8/28 onsale will probably be like the Fare Thee Well fiascos, we will likely be shutout by secondary market scalpers once again. I don't like to sound negative, but when a local can't go stand in line at the local venue box office (maybe the presale should be about going to the box office and making sure locals get a shot at local venue tickets first, not last like this ticket sale is doing) and you need a specific credit card to have a chance at tickets, someone is letting someone else screw most of us Deadheads over, AGAIN! See you all at Stubhub, where TM is probably releasing most of the tickets anyway. Tom Carr Los Angeles, CA
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    9 years 2 months ago
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    my son and GF got AmEx DC presale at 10:01 Congrats on Albany
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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 Totem on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 16:32

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Geeesh, I'm starting to feel guilty I scored a 3 day ticket. Not. Well, I hope y'all find tickets in June when the hard tickets are mailed. It's no use thinking too much about until then. It's all about the music!
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Submitted by Ole MN on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 16:59

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After giving up all hope. On 3-12 at 2:49 AM I received my email stating that my order will be filled. I sent in for $95 reserved seating for all 3 nights. Good luck to all still in limbo!! There is hope :)
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:03

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That I'm up for another Warren Hayne's Grateful Dead jam. Just my opinion. Best to get the warm ups in before Chicago. That's where the party's gonna be.
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:04

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Welcome to the dance party!
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:08

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As long as Joan Baez doesn't come out for Morning Dew. In all likelihood Donna will be around though, despite what Hitler thinks.
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:19

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Ooooohhhhhhhyeahhhhayyyayyyyahhhhhh!
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Submitted by Svengali on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:28

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Early bird tickets are now on sale for the July 4th after party. A link about the show is on jambase.com. I haven't seen Pink Talking Fish yet, but I've heard they're a lot of fun. I bought tickets.
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Submitted by Svengali on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:29

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Awesome!!! Congrats!! Did your email have a batch #? I heard as high as 410 on GD50 Limbo.
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Submitted by Svengali on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:40

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I guess batch numbers aren't going out in order. Someone just posted 12 mins ago they got an emamil with batch #162. Still hope!
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Submitted by randyaronov on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:43

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The money orders came in today. I was starting to get my hopes up. No such luck. I did score tickets for my son and myself on the 4th, so no complaining here.Watched Sunshine Daydream last night. What a treat! I saw the Dead about 5 weeks later for the first time (it hooked me at 15) at Vanderbilt University in Nashville on a beautiful October day. It was a free show and outdoors.
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Submitted by ASL on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 18:01

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If the rumors are true and a couple of nights are added in CA, they absolutely should do some sort of presale or something for all of us who were shut out from Chicago. Don't know if I could take another round of rejections at this point though and based on how "lucky" I got this go-around, not sure I wouldn't be shut out again! Ha! Doing a couple of shows out West is an excellent idea -- but here's my .02 -- how about 2 shows somewhere on the East Coast, too. I guess that turns this into a mini-tour, but what a much better way to go out -- trying to include as many of the faithful as possible. Congrats to all those still getting Emails...amazing! I'm dusting off hope again.
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Submitted by properlejdi on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 18:22

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oooooooooo I so hope that Kimock is playing with them then!!! So I can get shutout from seeing him too! As someone put it, when Kimock sits down, watch out! He is trying to prevent complete liftoff into the stratosphere. I so cannot wait to get shutout from this show too!
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Submitted by Dire Wolf Cichlids on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 18:36

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Already booked hotel room 10 minutes walk to levis stadium just in case. Extended Stay America.
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Submitted by Svengali on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 19:04

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I'm excited for PTF. What's not to like about Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish? Throw in the dead as well for this one. Assuming I get into the shows, I don't think I'd want to see a dead cover band after the show. Dead overload considering I'll be... altered. That being said, a lot of people of GD50 Limbo are buying tickets to Friday nights Mr Blotto at Reggies. I guess Mr Blotto is doing all dead songs. I think PTF will be my only after show.
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Submitted by lisajean on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 19:28

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Lots of kind people in this group. Therapy for everybody who got rejected by mail order.
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Submitted by Svengali on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 19:30

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A confirmation email from last night with #420c . That's right, a lower case "c". Picture was posted of the email. What does this mean? Who knows? I just hope emails keep coming. It's nice to see the excitement of fakebook, and it was nice to hear someone here got tickets today (Ole MN). As far as the Santa Clara rumors... I thought it was a publicity ploy by that website when I first read about it. Then Billboard picked it up, and jambase reported on Billboard. So, it has some traction. It's great because it means more people will get to see the this final version called FTW. However, when people don't get tickets again, it'll lend to more complaining and how it's all about money, etc. Heck, Jesus could come off the cross and bless the FTW Chicago event, but people would still be hating. Then, after it's all done, people will argue about which event was better and this will be especially true if Trey doesn't play at the SC shows. But how could that be (gigs without Trey) if they we're going to rehearse the two weeks prior to Chicago? If Trey plays at both, he's going to have one busy summer if the Phish tour rumors are affirmed this coming Tuesday. And stranger... there are 24 acts listed for the 4 hour gig at Merriweather. That's 10 minutes an act without time for stage changes. How the heck is that going to pan out? There are a bunch of solo artists, but there are also a bunch of full bands (Moe, Los Lobos, WSP, Yonder, etc). They'll have to adjust the start time, right? Otherwise, it's going to be cacophony of musicians playing together and rambling on and off stage. This just doesn't sound good to me.
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Submitted by Judianne89 on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 20:19

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Took off from work this morning to try for tix for MD. What a bust. After calling and calling and trying on two computers, I finally got through on the phone, only to be told the event sold out in 13 minutes! Heard the news about Santa Clara and I HOPE they will do the show! I'm desperate. How can I have tried every avenue and still be empty handed?! And, I have to add: I saw tix posted right away on vivid and ticketnetwork for the MD event.... To the scalpers: Can you just let ONE little ticket pass thru to one faithful deadhead???? MEANING ME!!!!
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 20:35

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pass the paper. one more time.
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 20:39

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I can't go all night like I used to, but Saturday is gonna be one heck of a party!
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Submitted by truckineric on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 02:26

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I Feel like a stranger
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Submitted by sammyb on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 21:18

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Trying to get to Chicago from LA with decent tix has been like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Too much stress. I had to stop visiting this site. Imagine my surprise when I visited for the first time in days and saw the possibility of 2 west coast shows?! A road trip to Santa Clara sounds soooooo much better. I just booked my room! It's gonna happen. Its gonna happen. Its gonna happen.
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Submitted by mkav on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 21:26

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my son (2nd gen dead head) reminded me of an old one: how many deadheads does it take to change a light bulb? none: they wait for it to burn out and then follow it around for 30 years. lisnin to DP14 here comes sunshine..taking some sting out of being shut out for everything so far.
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Submitted by mkav on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 21:41

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89 is an underrated year. saw them in bloomington, mn spring 89..great show
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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 21:52

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Just received my money orders back today...for those of you looking for info. I scored tickets online so no complaints here. Peace.
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Submitted by seeing red on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 22:06

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Good call on booking a room. And thanks for the Extended Stay tip, much better rates than the other local rooms.
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Submitted by seeing red on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 22:06

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Good call on booking a room. And thanks for the Extended Stay tip, much better rates than the other local rooms.
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Submitted by seeing red on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 22:06

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Good call on booking a room. And thanks for the Extended Stay tip, much better rates than the other local rooms.
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Submitted by Svengali on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 23:35

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Totem;I hear ya, but I think Saturday might "take all night long." I'll just be very late to the lot on Sunday. Obviously, Saturday, the 4th is the big party day. Most people should have off Friday, but it's going to be a throw down on the 4th. Sunday night will be the emotional send off. Yeah, TruckinEric, it's going to be one wild weekend in Chicago. Now that I think about, Sunday feels like it's going to be the most important night. However, it will probably be the easiest ticket. Sure, there will be a lot of hard core heads that know Sunday is the important night, but there should be less locals gawking. Also, some people will burn out and some will have to go home for work Monday. :)
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Submitted by truckineric on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 02:30

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The sun will shine in my backdoor someday. he haa love them 70's!
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Submitted by Klangstone on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 00:46

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Trying not to beg, but: If anyone out there gets duplicates or extras or just can't go and you have tickets for Chicago.... ...PLEASE have some decency and think of one of us poor ticketless scallywags here and help a brother or sister out?
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Submitted by Klangstone on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 00:59

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I agree '89 was a great year for the dead, the shows from 88-91 bring fond memories for me. When I saw them in '93-94 it was not as good.
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Submitted by truckineric on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 02:18

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Love them 70's!
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Submitted by truckineric on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 02:31

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Except 12-18-93 oakland. Check it out. He ha....good night.
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Submitted by eyes43 on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 02:44

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there was a fan pre-sale on the 11th for the dear jerry show, at merriweather that was through the same ticketing company. i was sent an email from the jerry garcia site announcing it along with a code to enter the sale,"JERRY". it was sent as an email announcing this fan pre-sale and a secondary announcement for the record store day release of Garcia (Compliments) reissue 180 gram limited edition of 7,000 copies on april 18th. living on the west coast and still putting together the logistics for chicago, the merriweather show just wasnt going to workout for me. was this not common knowledge? im seeing people post that they were shut out of the sale today....was this email not sent to everyone with an account on the jerry garcia site? just curious? did anyone successfully use the code and score tickets on the fan pre-sale on the 11th? this west coast rumor surely would be nice if it turns out. but i just read an update saying phil is not going to play it, but instead mike gordon? is this real? makes sense that something happens out here, but without phil, and another phish stand in? what?
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 03:39

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I did get that post on my FB page and my friend called with another password BLACKBIRD from the producers. The passwords worked and luckily we got through but they SO in less than 2min.
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Submitted by chucku on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 04:22

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Shut out on mail order and TM yet there is still a small glimmer of hope. One of my attorneys partners moonlights as the home announcer for Bears games. I also worked with his wife over 30 years ago. If he was eligible to buy tickets and gets more than he can use or if there are season ticket holders at the firm who will have extras. My doctor is also a season ticket holder so who the hell knows.