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  • claney
    9 years 11 months ago
    Thanks etc.
    Thanks for the kind words folks. Deadheadbrewer, you married well :) Was I serious about France, absolutely! I love that tune (but no, I would not put it on a "best of" collection). And, on the subject of studio Dead, it's also worth noting that a lot of their best playing in the studio came when they were backing other musicians. Jerry's pedal steel on songs like Teach Your Children and Southbound Train. Or Jerry, Phil, and Billy on Crosby/Nash's "Wall Song" - smoking stuff from Jerry there. Or on Crosby's first solo album. Or some of the Slick Kantner stuff..Or how about their playing backing up Bob on Ace (the jam in Playin' is peak studio Dead). Now that would be an interesting compilation...
  • mbarilla
    9 years 11 months ago
    9-11-73 Dark Star > Morning Dew
    Great stuff and really cool transition.
  • Deadheadbrewer
    9 years 11 months ago
    Wives and jam bands
    Since we're experiencing a lull, I'll chime in . . . :) Back when the Europe '72 box came out, a friend who knew I loved the Dead sent me the news as it was breaking. Although I had ordered EVERY GD release EVER off Dead.net, I didn't receive the e-mail notice until AFTER the set had sold out (if memory serves), so I still thank my friend for allowing me to order the Europe box in time. Anyway, I was transitioning careers at that time, we were cutting corners, and I was pretty stressed out about not being much of a bread-winner. I almost ordered the box immediately (as was my pre-transition wont), thinking, "This is the greatest thing EVER!", but then thought, "This is the most RIDICULOUS thing EVER!", and changed my mind. Had I been making good money, the decision would have been easy, but I couldn't imagine spending $450 at a time when money wasn't flowing so freely. I agonized the entire day, then sheepishly mentioned it to my wife, who promptly and calmly stated that I would always regret not getting it, and that perhaps I should have it, given that music was my main passion, and that I was very careful with money on a daily basis. I sat down and ordered the set post haste, getting in just a few hours before it sold out. I love that woman! Someone mused as to why they couldn't love jam bands if they loved the Dead. I too have tried the Jam Band station (but rarely find anything of interest), and in 1991-1995 followed Phish and the Panic around, and even saw String Cheese at a CO bar for free with about ten other people on a friend's recommendation. But for me, the reason I can't get into the jam bands is the songs and the musical intent. Garcia, Hunter, Weir, and Barlow wrote songs in the Americana vein, reaching back into American music history for musical and lyrical ideas. And then they allowed those ideas developmental space in a jazz-minded manner. The jam bands to me don't have wonderfully-rich melodies, harmonies, and lyrics that I can bask in repeatedly. They seem to mostly be in a funk groove or heading as quickly as they can for a funk groove. That's part of why I haven't seen Phish since 1995--to my ear they went from being a spacey rock band to being a funk band (that, and the hordes of unwashed masses that started showing up at Phish shows during the Dead's demise). The other thing is that it's all about that bass, 'bout that bass . . . Phil's playing is beautiful and contrapuntal, whereas many of the jam band bass players just go for the funk, which gets tiring to my ears after a song or two. Garcia's playing is magnificent, but it's Phil's bass lines that make much of the magic, as Phil is playing something of an upside-down version of the melodies that Jerry is playing. The jam bands too often just are all playing on the same melodic line, which doesn't create a spacious-enough world for me, especially if I could be listening to Beethoven or Coltrane instead. And Claney--excellent perspective on how the countdown was to the celebratory year of our favorite band and phenomenon, NOT a countdown to a consumeristic opportunity! Happy New Year, all!
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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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Saw both....after the first in Berlin... With All Star cast.... Great show, second go round, added a new song to the first set....was quite moved by it... All in all.....it's just another.......
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Okay peeps...I'll selectively PM each of you and compile a list for our Chicago gathering. PM me back with any names you feel should be included as well. I'll create a spreadsheet and send it out and include periodic updates - everyone have Excel? Basic columnar layout to include: First name Screen name on dead.net (even screen name nick names, i.e., Klang) City/State email addy Cell # We good with that?
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So many things to do in Chicago! Forgive me when I say "WE". I am not an official denizen of Chicago, but a suburbanite. I am more familiar with the north than south. And there are many that are more knowledgeable about Chicago than I. That being said, I love "the city". I posted a couple of days ago, with a bunch of suggestions. And, there is another lifelong Chicagoan that has posted some ideas as well (with BBQ recommendations!) Beaches? Yup - we've got beaches. We've got 'em lined by cement (Lake Shore Drive), big rocks (the Promontory) and beach sand (Oak Street Beach). All of the Great Lakes have their own personalities, but the lake is sparkly, big & blue on our side of the water. We got zoos! Lincoln Park Zoo is free, Brookfield is not. There is also a conservatory at Lincoln Park. I mentioned Garfield Park Conservatory, before - it's lovely. Lakeshore Drive !! Aliotta, Haynes & Jeremiah, anyone? Pretty blue lights along the way! Fort Dearborn - learn all about the Potowatami Indians and Fort Dearborn Massacre (white men did not win, and their hearts were served for dinner.) The Chicago Historical Society is also fascinating. Millennium Park is where you will find the "Bean" (or, "Cloud Gate" which is its real name). There you will also find the Lurie Gardens, just north of the Art Institute. Continue south on Michigan Avenue to Grant Park, and the Museum campus. OH! The Cultural Center -- don't miss it, if only for the incredible Tiffany glass. (There is also a killer exhibition of Tiffany and other very-fine stained glass at Navy Pier.) If you get outside the city, the Bahai Temple up the North Shore is definitely worth a visit, and I could go on and on (and on) about the Chicago Botanic garden. Cruises? I'm not a big fan of the lake cruises, how long can you look at the skyline? The river is more interesting - it changes continuously, and the architecture is GORGEOUS. Find the boats at Wacker & Dearborn, by the Tribune Tower (an amazing building itself.) If you have a number of days, consider the CityPass, which gets you into all the museums, and some other attractions for about $100. Whew! I'm outta breath!
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I'm taking the leap and the net will appear approach as you all know, and I think that would suit you as well, Klang. I think if anyone will get a miracle ticket it will be you. Get that flight booked! Sending my info to tfonts and I look forward to meeting everyone in Chicago. In the meantime, I hope I can keep up with this thread and not get fired.
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I believe Boo is in (and a taper...) with taper tix...so for the rest of us that are hangin by a thread, (literally this one!) Boo will be sending out discs like crazy - or just be sure to post them to LMA for the rest of us. I am reluctant to pay for a live stream if I am stuck outside...granted recording it is simple. SO all of you with tix and (possibly) extras...Klang and I are desperate. I have coffee and will travel! Imagine our own espresso shop on Shakedown! What you add to it is your business, mind you, being St Patty's, I do make a wicked Irish Coffee...an old recipe I learned in Italy of all places (wtf) And yeah Waters was just pissed in general back then...is it just me or does that dude have forearms that look like he can generate enough strength to crush a cue ball? Seriously whatever he did back then (watch live at Pompeii since we drifted from Echos...) dude was a gorilla!
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That is some seriously good visitation coverage you're providing. To paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield: I feel like I just gave birth . . . to a travel agent.
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I'm going to leave the seeds to take root in the ground for a while and check back later... Thanks Kristine for ALL of the info, and Bobloblaw for the brilliant play on words (including my old screen name and all!). This is exciting folks... I feel like Klang might make his travel plans soon. ;) peaces
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Like Kristine, I live in the Chicago burbs but I used to be a city dweller. For local blues, check out Rosa's Lounge 3420 W Armitage Ave. There are a bunch of good options in the city for live music; this one's been around for a long time and kind of a classic. Downtown, just West of the Loop and not that far from Soldier Field is Greektown. Pegasus has a great outdoor/rooftop dining/drinking space. There's a cool little shop if you're in need of some tie die or accessories to get you through the night in the right state of mind: Amigos & Us 3209 N Clark St. "It's all a dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago"
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BobLoblaw - check your PM please...thanks.
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Hey now DevilsFriend - check your PM please...thanks.
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Hey now StellaMoon - check your PM please...thanks.
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Hey now Prop: check your PM please.
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Hey now rgergelis: check your PM please.
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Hey now KristineD: please check your PM.
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Hey now Klang: please check your PM.
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Hey now sam3b: please check your PM.
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Hey now JAMES MILLER: check your PM please.
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comin' in from west coast, lived in Madison for 12+ years (which means I sorta got to know Chicago). looking forward to a midwest "homecoming", where I saw most of my dead shows.
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Hey now Totem: check your PM please.
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Hey now jambo: check your PM please.
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may your cup be full again may the four winds blow you safely home may you get shown the light in the strangest of places and may you be in the ticket queue for Santa Clara a half an hour before the scalpers know they're on sale. hope it or something similar happens and we all get a fair shot at going.
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Just wondering if anyone else here is going to the U2 concert in Chicago on The 2nd? I just got my tix, Stage setup looks pretty wild. Also something to do to get the Weekend off to a good start.
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I didn't know they were also in town. Just looked at TM tickets available. I may have to check that out. Haven't seen them since Joshua Tree. Thanks for the heads up.
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I'm not up on this internet stuff but I'm doing my best to be get touch with the community that share a love for the band that shaped my life.I found out about Fare Thee Well by chance and new it was a must do. My sweetie did up a nice envelope like so many times before, We asked for reserved tix for the final show, thinking we would get cheap seats for 3/4 via tm. Like so many others we got shut out CID, TM. But we did score reserved for Sun. I am very grateful to have Tix to the show I felt I should be at, The final one. Tried for Merrifield no deal. Have a hotel booked for Cali, if it happens.I am not sure I can swing it but come hell or high water i'll be in Chicago Anyway, I have been following this site since the mail order and I am encouraged to see strangers helping strangers maybe we'll get to meet some of you this July. Have a Grateful Day! Phil
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You guys have inspired me to try to let go of my ticketless existence. Really hard to keep holding out for "real" tickets, but...please you guys, help me to stick to the plan. I'm gonna be in Chicago (or Santa Clara) one way or the other. Still staying resistant to the scalpers. So, on a better note -- I spent the afternoon listening to Veneta, Oregon from I think around the late '80's...was anyone there? Now spending my green beer evening listening to Nassau Coliseum, March 1990. Jeesh...what a good set list. Some day...everything's gonna get better....when I paint my Masterpiece.
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Does anyone think Santa Clara is still in the plans? Regardless, I still want Chicago...what are you guys thinking?
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Would love to see U2. Chicago? Days before FTW? Really? How easy/hard was it to get tickets?
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feels like a nasty rumor at this point. REALLY hope I'm wrong
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Last I saw it was still being considered but no Phil and Trey
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Great idea, Stella, how about we all gather near the lake and have a picnic? Music, good food, new friendships -- sounds amazing. Add me to the spreadsheet tfonts. I'll bring the beverages. How about Friday afternoon somewhere?
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Hmmmm. That would make it a tough call - especially coming all the way from the "other" coast.
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I am negotiating with the hairdressers friend's son now. He does have a ticket and we are texting back and forth.
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Hey do you guys know if Lake View-Lincoln Park-Wrigleyville would be an OK place to get a hotel for this raucous affair? I just found one there that is about 2.5 times less than hotels in Magnificent Mile North. Thanks in advance for suggestions or other hotel advice. I'm not used to the $500+/night scene. I'm normally a find the 3-4 star deal for $100 whoa clean sheets and a fridge kinda guy. That's if I'm not camping, which seems to be a likelihood of slim and none in Chicago, and you know where slim went.
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Good luck--seal the deal.
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he wants to make some money and has "other offers"
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I can't compete with the demand and value of these tickets
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Plenty left, multiple price ranges,,,check the interactive Ticketbastard Map
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Little shit wants to make money - what a surprise...again, lots of people here complaining about others selling at an elevated price, but the reality is, most are holding these tickets like a fat kid holds a smartie...if you have an extra, you find your buddy...either that or you secretly sell the extra on Ebay for what's it going for now? $2250 per?
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I offered 100 over face. Face value $148 sec 342 row 1 partial view but close to the stage. First I offered face plus about 100 bucks in "extras". Then I just said $250 which equates to about the same value and left both offers on the table. I think I made a fair offer, I will not pay the scalpers but this is a college kid who is battling with himself to sell the ticket in the first place. When he started talking (texting) about making money to offset how hard it was to get the ticket I explained that no one knows any more than me how hard it is. Tried to guilt him into not scalping and he made a Jerry remark about not approving. We shall see... I am waiting now. NO STRESS!!! Better go outside for a puff...
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So hopeful for you, and others. But is this how it's going to go? From now until late June? I was holding out hope for you, Klang. Figured if you did well, so might the rest of us. Ugh.
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That's pretty sweet to have no one in front of you. I think you've still got a shot. He doesn't seem like the typical scalper. Maybe go to $275. I know that sounds terrible, but that looks like a really nice seat.
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Personally I would go up to about $350 to $400 but I only have about a days drive so is a lot cheaper for me to get there...hell I offered to pay $380 to Roadking for a ticket in the top deck but with a full view. Klang buddy, that is a tough decision.
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Hey Jedi lady: be kind to the kid he doesn't know what to do. It turns out he has a friend who wants to go but struck out and he can't (or doesn't want to) attempt the trip by himself now. I can relate to this as that was my first hurdle. "Should I go alone? I can't even get anyone to go this thing with me, this sucks!" said shlangstone back before hell week. The guy admits that Jerry would not approve. I got him thinking. @BOB: I made my offers 150+merch/goodies or 250 I will not offer any more than that nor should I have to goddammit. (I hope my tune doesn't change on this.) But this guy is young, it would be THE experience of his lifetime. I found my myself trying to talk him into going instead of selling me his ticket, call me stupid or just plain too nice but this kid is confused and is hurting in a way we all can recognize. He is sitting on a gold mine, if he wants at least $600 NOW (July 4th? It would go for that price in 2 seconds on ebay buy it now, an ebay scalper would pick it up for that price via e-bot.) But he knows this is wrong so he is thinking about it. I'm gonna work the good-natured/karma angle, and see where it leads me... (wow, a lot of typing for me, emotions high again, gotta dip out. peace y'all. love you folks) Man I'm tired...gotta get off computer...
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More stupidity on my part (as some would call it), dead spirit for others. If he decides to go instead of sell, I even offered him a hook him up with you guys, giving up my spot at the picnic. When you get to Chicago tell em klangstone sent ya, and they will treat you kindly!
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Yeah sorry didn't want to be harsh, just seems...so wrong. I get where he is coming from, but I actually thought he had a couple tix and was just dumping his extra, not HIS ticket...that is a tough one. Maybe sweeten the pot by offering a round trip (with goodies) to see Phil and Friends at TXR? That is close and hell, he could get a nice dinner and a killer show out of it - not a Dead show, but not bad either... Sorry for the harsh, just frustrated for you and kinda frustrated with how this is going in general...everyone is making plans and it is getting further and further (or is it furthur) away from happening instead of closer. Man I need some Smarties now...
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I can afford to pay 1000-1200 for a floor ticket, but I absolutely refuse to do so. I saw the dead in 89-90-91 and got a full dose of what the real deal is. There is no reason to pay these prices other than to support the scalpers and empty our wallets and bank accounts. Keep the prices real folks!!!!
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Yeah I only mention the prices because it was coming from a head and it was what he paid...no scalping, it came from a reseller (so he essentially bought from a low selling scalper before TM). In your case, the kid has found money. He isn't a scalper (or at least doesn't want to be) he is a fan that is contemplating selling HIS ticket, not an extra - which seems very weird. All of us here would be first plane out but that is a tough one for him having never been to a show...this is a bad catch 22. I also agree it isn't about the $$$...I do well but the limits I gave below are it. My wife would have my head if I said I was buying a floor ticket for $1000...I could swallow it and do it, but man she would so kill me.