Grateful Dead

Ironically a fine 86 version is looming in background but chi town is lettin folks do their grate thang through the show till an hour after just no campin I thought i read, id assume there will be a sweet shakedown in far open lot....mebbe just a sunshine daydream but will be a collective of beautiful souls as is...find out at one pm,

Took me a while to catch up on the comments as I was on business travel--actually got to shine my light through the cool Colorado rain on the drive from Denver to Glenwood Springs. I'm still pumped up about my decision to go without tickets but understand the mixed emotions. It looks like there is a pic-a-nic forum so I'd better go find that and see what's up. Maybe someone assigned me grilled cheese sammiches! Anyway, I still think if I don't get tickets there will be some collateral screening of the shows which is not my first choice but probably acceptable nonetheless. I'll be psyched if my brother meets me there. It's looking possible, so keeping my fingers crossed. FWIW, I've stopped thinking of this adventure as a "Grateful Dead" concert and consider it an animal all its own. If I hadn't, I'd be stuck in that place I was where I was pissed off at the band's decision-making. I'm going primarily to see friends (old and new) and to undertake a holiday adventure. If I'm lucky, I might see or hear some music that makes me wanna shake my bones.

There is no forum per se, but there is an email group with planning well underway. PM tfonts

Great post BobLoblaw - check your mail bro and glad you made it through that cool Colorado rain... That was sweet... Klang man, Godspeed my bother !! Unless you email me, I'll get you off of our pic-a-nic group by tomorrow morning. My brother, we have some ridiculously outstanding brothers & sisters there, many of whom (your included) do not have tix. Let me know, dude. It's cocktail time in the Palm Beaches - OUT !!!

Agree! 1990 was ok. I attended shows at the Knick, Three Rivers, Rich Stadium and 5 nights at MSG. The shows were fine.

I'll have to admit, when I first heard of Trey playing with the boys at Chicago I remember saying to my wife - 'are you fucking kidding me, of all people to go with!' Yes, I never really had any respect for Phish. I lived in Vermont and had to live among arrogant Phish heads who refused to admit that they drew major influence from the grandfather of jam bands > the Grateful Dead! I did give them a chance and actually went to a show. First and last, too gimmicky for my liking! I had been trying to wrap my head around it, but was not going to let it be a drag [I mean really]. So, I looked into how this choice came about and delved in a little furthur! I came across this article in Rolling Stone, an interview with Trey. I was impressed and I believe he understands the gravity of this moment and he is approaching it with major respect for what the Grateful Dead [and especially Jerry Garcia] are all about!! It will be a 'real good time' in Chicago folks!!!!! Check out this article > http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/trey-anastasio-on-dead-reuni…

So many heads get hung up on what was and can't seem to enjoy the evolution that the band has gone thru. The GD were a musical roller coaster ride and truly a strange trip over their 30 years together. They had the good years and the bad. I spent 10 years of their 30 listening to bootlegs and going to shows, unfortunately I wasn't old enough to be there for the first 20. Through those bootlegs and shows I was there for those 30 years. But, to be honest with you [and no disrespect to the man who still sends chills thru me when I hear a certain lick from his guitar or the wail in his voice-JG], I have been to and heard some incredible shows over the post JG years. Most especially Furthur and The Dead [along w/ Other Ones, Phil and Friends, etc.] Phil has been the driving force behind bringing the old songs back that were absent in the later years of the GD! With guys like Steve Kimock, John Kadelick, and Warren Haynes, they have honorably stepped in to those huge shoes of Jerry, and sent chills thru me! And everytime they do, I send out my love and throw the man a big smile!!

I hear that JesterC !! It was funny but when the Grateful Dead was in Business all the grateful dead cover bands and the bands inspired by the Grateful Dead like Phish hated to be called what they were. They - phish and others-- hated to be lumped with the dead and they pretended they were something else besides the second wave of what the Dead had started. It seems however that since the Dead has splintered into many groups in the last 20 years that being a dead cover band, or a dead inspired band is alright to admit nowadays. It is cool, it is like the Grateful Dead have become a whole genre, everyone wants to play a different show each night, everyone allows tapers, everyone wants there to be more to the music than repeating what has been done. Pulling songs from the boys songbook is alright, treat them like jazz standards and everyone can respect that. It really is a nice thing that has happened. I agree I am absolutely willing to give Trey a chance.

I also just found out Calico has passed. Rest in peace sister to all Dead Heads. You sent me a hello note on the back of a stealie I had hand drawn and sent along with MO's for tickets years ago. I still have that note along with all my stubs in a photo album. Never met you personally but noticed you at a JGB show at Warfield once. Thanks for the note and the tickets. Beautiful. Sleep in the stars sister.

RIP

Calico gave my buddy and I tickets to the famous Friday the 13th Dark Star show at the Greeks in 1984 telling us tonight is going to be special get inside boys. Almost her exact words. Everyone has their own way of sending out gentle peaceful vibes to those who pass on. Brooklyn Peach said it very nicely a few days ago on another forum here. Life is shorter then we think people so eat drink and be Jerry. Love the old tee shirt " Life's a bowl of Jerry's" Sure is and many are back home in heaven with all of our loved ones who have passed along.

I am only a very casual phish fan..like them well enough but they don't inspire the awe and passion GD and most of the versions of JGB did/does.Anyway, the only reservation i had with Trey from day 1 was the extra competition for very limited tickets he would attract. I believe Trey will tear it up. He is a top notch guitarist. While I don't agree with the following comment, two old friends of mine who are serious students of music, but not into any jam bands at all but do like improvisational jazz (is that redundant? or s it contradictory?), actually have said they thought that Trey is a better "technical" guitarist. I don't buy it but who knows? I just love what i love and i want that way.

No Phish songs please. No offense but....this is a dead reckoning

Is a pill head who's gravy trained the Grateful Dead scene for the past 20 years.... ;-) After a lot of thought, I am really good with the choice and after seeing Warren with Phil at the Cap this week, I am ready for a change...Warren was great, however it was like seeing the Allmans...if you know what I mean, not in a bad way, but been there done that, stick a fork in it....it's done!,,,

agree..just GD, maybe some JGB?

No bag it, no tag it, no sell it to a butcher in a store?... I guess I can bounce around the room another time.... And I agree....

Let the heads dance and clap their hands. Let the music play the band. If you get lost the compass always points to Terrapin. Nice and easy(wind) like a Lazy River Road....

There are So Many Roads.....to ease my soul....

So many Roads! I'm still in limbo with news of one night tics from an old friend that got max mo's(4 per night all three). Already have floor space at hotel 1 1/2 miles from soldier but have not heard back fom her yet so I hav not bought airfare yet. I won't unless I have at least one nite secured. Hopefully know within next couple weeks. I'm like Abraham & Issac sittin on a fence! Wish me luck. We are everywhere!

You can't close the door when the walls cave in.....

Right you are my friend. I'm gonna go play vollyball at a park with friends now. Chow!

Anyone have any idea about the stage setup? I've read in places that it will be "a 360-degree staging configuration." (http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6494971/grateful-dead-fare-t…) I'm wondering if my "no view" seats in 249 will actually have a great view.

It looks like a 360 setup with obstructed to the side no view in back....im in 246 and im thinkin a screen will partially impact but still damned close to the beauty....phil zone!!!!

That's what I don't understand, if it's a a 360-degree staging configuration, that would suggest that there would not be any "no view" seats. If it is just a 360-degree seating configuration, that would be a different story. I've seen photos of U2 shows at Soldier Field with an actual 360-degree staging configuration and those seats in the 240s and 250s looked pretty great.

Bob, yes there is a pic-a-nic group and yes you have been assigned grilled cheeses :) I'll take mine with thick-sliced sourdough and a blend of cheddar and queso fresco, I'll bring the beer and tequila :)

Where were the original parking lot passes sold? Through Ticketmaster? How are they already being sold on eBay?

Where were the original parking lot passes sold? Through Ticketmaster? How are they already being sold on eBay?

I saw this auction on E-Bay,..Cheapest 3 day pass I've seen so far ($750.00). I think it's obstructed view, and there is still several days of bidding left, but I guess it couldn't hurt to watch it. It get's you in the building. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRATEFUL-DEAD-TICKET-Sec-441-Row-10-Seat-7-3-Ni…

I am eyeing the $425 buy it now in sec 214 for July 3 on ebay. I underbid but you never know there's 2 days left on it. At 425 it is still a bargain compared to anything else I've seen with a view. 300 less than scumhub

If I find any others I'll PM you. Good luck. And I bid you goodnight....

It's funny everyone here and all over the country are trying to score tickets, make plans, meet old friends for The Dead shows, but the Who are also celebrating 50 years of making music. Funny thing, no one really cares. Tickets just went on sale with Groupon in Miami. lol..... Also, did anyone check resale prices for U2 in Chicago the week before. Can score nose bleed for $30 or so and prices are dropping fast. I have also notice that tickets that have been sold on eBay are being added back to the ticket pool. Seems Deadheads are just biding and just not paying. Sellers are now asking buyers to communicate with seller if they have a Feedback below 10. I must say that the boycott of Heads not buying from the Evil Nation is having an effect. Or at least they are having fun with sellers. Go Tribe! Tickets to All and have a great Sunday........ Peace out........

https://youtu.be/g4xXMmhjG6Q This is what it could of been times maybe 50? I realize they could not play in a small field like this but it is another of those times so long ago that was peaceful and fun. This did not have what's now called Shakedown ST. Another way we evolved . Not sure if is ok to copy and paste video like this so if it is wrong I am sorry. Only putting it out there for those who wonder what it was like. We had a great time here at Telluride. and am glad to see someone took the time to record the scene.

Roger Daltrey called this tour the beginning of a long goodbye but it seems as if they have been saying goodbye since 1982.I bought a pair of tix at the box office a few days after the onsale, no line and no hassle. It will be a shadow of the original Who but they will still rock.

A 3-day pass GA Field sold for a Buy It Now of $750 on eBay. At $250 per ticket to get on the field it's a relative bargain and I would have taken that in a heartbeat. There was also a 3-day GA for $1250. Quite a bit more, $416.67 per ticket, but even that doesn't sound so bad when I see 3-Days in the obstructed upper 400's or behind the stage selling for $899-$1000 on eBay and single day tickets in the $400-500 range. They have come down a bit on Stubhub but even the crappy seats are listed at $400+.I'm not condoning reselling tickets for a profit but $750 for 3-day GA and having some peace of mind before getting on the plane would have been worth it to me. I wish I had seen that one sooner. I don't think it lasted very long.

do you have the link to this GA that sold for $750? I have been watching new listing all morning and saw nothing close to that.

I need a Saturday ticket for myself and a Sunday ticket for a friend. I also have a hotel reservation for some sort of trade perhaps. I may be willing to trade my Friday nite ticket for a Saturday as well. If anyone is interested PM me and I will respond asap. Peace

I don't have the link handy but if you search Grateful Dead 3 Day Pass and then look in Completed Listings you'll see it. It ended last night.

Thanks HockeyJohn! Man i wish the scene were still like that. I'm always awed by how good the parking lot scene still is, but it has nothing on the good old days.

I just looked up both of those eBay sales (from the same seller) and they look fake as hell. I hope no one got burned. From the seller feedback of 1 to the cheesy Dead images and quotes to the supposed e-mail from GDTS TOO--complete with misspelling--that just looks too good to be true. Please let me be wrong.

Check your PM

Couple sold last night for $550 and $650. Upper Deck and behind stage but maybe a sign of things to come? Who knows? I'm being patient but still have no tickets, hotel or airfare. Steve http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText=&_sacat=0&_nkw=Grate…

Prices definitely coming down now - seems a lot of the scalpers are starting to run scared; either that or they are totally fake and people are getting ripped off...I am interested but cautiously optimistic. Klangstone, you a winner yet? Seems you are the man that everyone is pulling for to get there. May the rain drought and the ticket drought end for you sir. Peace

Hey now! Nothing yet, but I am watching and keeping all options open. Looks like I will be paying way over face value for at least 1 ticket, but I am hell bent on getting a ticket and going to this thing... I would have paid $750 for 3-day GA floor pass (in a heartbeat), too bad I missed that one. By far that's the best aftermarket ticket deal I've seen so far.

Noble sentiment, to share. Really is what the whole "head" thing is about, but man, it really sucks to not have tickets, and yet feel the rising swell of energy that these shows are generating, standing by the wayside, feeling sooo dejected,rejected, neglected & depressed, glad for the shows and the folks that got their tix but sad to not be included among the lucky holders. and now another Monday, another week of this misery..............................

I can delete it, but when I try to add a different picture, in my Klangstone Edit section, my old avatar keeps coming back. It won't load my new picture. Can anyone help?

Everyone on here should email a "contact seller" to this prick and tell him what you think!!! See below what i sent to him. http://www.ebay.com/itm/111624201929?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPag… You are one of the few lucky Dead Heads to score these coveted CID VIP packages and are going with 2 of your passses. But you should be ashamed of yourself to capitalize on the unfortunate ones. This package cost you around $2500 maximum, but $4100 was not enough for you. It looks like you want $7500. Your 2 passes completely free plus $2500 gravy for flight and incidentals. Shame shame on you!!

You will see your new uploaded avatar tomorrow. It takes about a day for the change.

Check you PMs (I have a question for both of you)

Thanks truckindude fellow Sac-man...

You'll always be a clown to me.... Maybe switch it to Homey D Clown! Homey don't play that! Carry on my friend!