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  • geomeister
    9 years ago
    Weir & Co., etc...
    You do make a good point and offer a valid name suggestion...with Billy and Mickey, tho, there could be a 3-name deal, ala Crosby, Stills and Nash...then as they added Young, became CSN & Y. On an aside, the family of fans that gathers around these boys seems to be intact tho a tad older, any music by any of them tends to be more of a family affair. I was at all three days of FTW, and did indeed appreciate when Bobby said earlier that they were shooting for a closure of some sort. I attended fully expecting a miracle of sorts with the family re-appearing and just as full of life, fun, singing an dancing as we all were back in "the day". I was not disappointed, and was in fact really really happy that we all got together. It was a grand farewell, I considered it a milestone and a chance to say goodbye in style. They did, we did, and life goes on. The music is eternal, tho, and i feel good warm fuzzies about all the continuing shows. If they, any of them, toured within a hundred miles or so of home, you bet i'd go. You're right about the media spin tho...the "ad-hoc reunion" stuff and all is tedious. Suffice it to say it is a blessing to us all that still we can go hear any one or two or three or more of any of the friends who were a great part of our history and past as members of The Good Ol' Grateful Dead play great rock and roll music and they still love it. So do I. Keep it real, keep playing music and long live all of you! ps Happy post birthday Bobby & Happy Birthday Brent. You rock(ed)!
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    fyin'ryan
    9 years ago
    REFUND SHENANIGANS
    Also still waiting for my refund. If anyone has any contacts to make a request or inquiry as to what is going on I would really appreciate it. I have tracking info they received my request, pictures of my tickets, and pictures of the form I sent. Please help if anyone has any info. At this point I just want my tix back. Can't believe it but it looks like they are keeping all of my money and my stubs. Major dark cloud over an otherwise perfect weekend. Thanks everyone.
  • blue mike
    9 years ago
    The Name
    Fellow companions: I waited a day so that I wouldn’t be posting this on Bob’s birthday, and I hope you had a great one, Ace! Everyone is so happy about new shows and going on tour again and the excitement of something we believed was over reappearing, I am reluctant to express anything less than raging enthusiasm. I had a great time at Levi’s Stadium and did not feel ripped off despite some questionable business practices. I’m glad we were able to put together such a marvelous goodbye to the Grateful Dead, all of us saying goodbye to something much greater then all of us. When you say goodbye to something, you don’t expect to have that thing in your life again. The word “Dead” and the white lightning bolt on a blue and red circle (they haven’t gone as far as using the skull, yet) identify the band by word and symbol as being a continuation of the Grateful Dead, which it is not. It may be something different, maybe better, it may “take these old friends on some new adventures”, as Bob has put it. It will not be the Grateful Dead, or any equivalent formulation of the name, such as Dead & Co. This may seem like a petty thing, especially when compared with the millions of dollars to be had simply by using a word and a symbol. I think it shows how powerful symbols can be. Misuse of the power placed into our symbols by Deadheads collectively over decades is an unlucky decision. The media is already describing the band as “the ad-hoc reunion of the Grateful Dead, calling itself Dead & Co” and ”the Grateful Dead in all but full name”. Not. In any case, I hope the new band stays together, creates marvelous music, and carries on in the tradition of the Grateful Dead. I will shun them unless they change the name. To me, this kind of looks like Bob Weir's new band, with his new friend John Mayer on the other guitar/vocals and his old friends Mickey and Bill tightening up the tempo. Fascinating possibilities. In the interest of truth in advertising, I think they should call it: Weir & Co
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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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SYF SF Giants coming soon. Laying the klown to rest. Maybe a change in avatar will bring me luck, clearly the clown was not doing it...
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You're funny. Funny how you ask? Funny like a clown... Oh do I amuse you? What's so f'n funny about me! But I digress....love Goodfellas.... Change your name to Steal Your Base
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Well I see that a couple more sales of GA Pit/premium ticket occurred at around $1,000 per ticket. Also, the Seller showed a copy of the confirmation e-mail that I thought might be fake because it says "If you sent in more then one envelope...." I guess it could be a typo from GDTS TOO. Anyone know if these confirmation e-mails circulating on the listings are genuine? I guess I'm just a bit paranoid about eBay sales because someone wrote that event tickets are excluded from their buyer protection policy. Prices seem to be coming down but the premium and GA tickets are hot and there are some people shelling out some serious cash to be on the floor or in good seats. The rest of us are hoping to get a glimpse of a screen from an obstructed seat for a decent price, lol.
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I see prices dropped ~$100 for 3 day passes and ~$50 on the 3rd and 5th. However, those are all upper level no view seats. Prices for 200 level no view and stage facing seats haven't changed.
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The email confirmation does NOT specify what tix you got...if dude put in for pit he got pit, premium he got that. The email reads if you ordered more than 1 show you got them but more than 1 envelope no guarantees.... Something ain't right, but I know it's wrong for a head to scalp this shit....
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Hey Klang, I might get to see the Giants and Rockies play at Coors Field next month during my business travel. Looking forward to it for sure. Don't kill me, I'm a Rockies fan but I live in Giants fanland so it's the matchup I always want to see!
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I wouldn't have much of a problem with ebay except when the seller has little, no, or poor feedback. Also if the listing is vague. I've seen some sketchy listings.
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Yeah, I guess someone thinks they are legit because that's a lot of cash to send hoping to get something in June/July. I hate to say it but I would jump on a three-day pass GA ticket for $750 even though they are still marked up. I probably wouldn't have bought from that seller though because with only one feedback point I don't really trust that. Tickets are definitely much less expensive on eBay though.
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Did you get the link I sent you last night? Obstructed, but Cheap,..so far. I'll keep looking.
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$750 is a steal despite getting boned by a scalper Even if these 3 shows suck major ass, they will be a life changing moment for those lucky enough to be there, not just the pic a nic but in soldier, even if you get a ticket for a stall in the men's room shitter behind stage you are in, ok maybe not the shitter, but I guess you get the gist of it... And it's alright We will get by, we will survive!
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Yeah, I think a lot of folks would jump on that. I've heard of quite a few on the fence at $300/tix. Ebay sales I've looked at seemed to be as much as 50% less than stubhub.
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Those were on my watch list. Insane. I see one guy won July 4 and 5th. The 3rd was won by some other guy trying to get all three dates too. $11,600 for the schmuck selling his mail order.
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Been a Giants fan since I was a kid, but now living in 'limbo' between Rockies & Seattle fan worlds. "WTF are the Giants games blacked out? It's 900 miles from my house to the ballpark... " lol Was working in CO last summer, & caught 1 1/3 of the best two games of the year at Coors Field between SF & CO... First three innings were a continuation of a rain delayed game from earlier in the season...Giants took it home 6 - 4. The second game went 12 innings, w 5 lead changes, two blown no-hitters from both starting pitchers in the 6th, a career high hit streak from Hunter Pence, and a final last ups rally from the Rockies for two runs to win it 4 - 5. Haven't seen a 'double bill' like that since Day On The Green w The Dead vs The Who in Oakland... That went into extra innings too, & Uncle Bobo got fined and had to pay overtime to the I.A. Stagehands. ;P
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definitely would jump on $750.. But mail order scalpers are the worst of the worst, the baby rapists of the scalper world, they have to have their own entrance to the bank, or all the other scalpers would roll them and grab the loot
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What does the "TOO" stand for anyway?
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I called Ebay and gave them specific Item Numbers being sold and they said I would be protected by their Ebay Buyer Protection Program if I didn't receive the tickets. However, that wouldn't help me much as I still wouldn't have any tickets but would get my money back. I contacted one guy selling a July 3rd ticket with 0 feedback and he did write me back. Not sure I'd feel that good buying from him, however, he swears it's good. Probably the same one Klangstone bid on. Steve
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when the 2nd spring '90 box came out they named it "Spring '90 Too" so, when the 2nd incarnation of GDTS came to be, they tacked on the "Too".....
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"And pay for my first class flight, hotel, food and a couple of women under my arm as well...I will foot the bill for the drugs; on your money but I am at least thinking about paying for something..." Glad to see they are coming down - now the big questions is; if ebay covers no tickets, what do they do about counterfeit tickets? This becomes like problems of some dude buying what he thought was a Macbook and got a photo of a macbook...there are thieves everywhere and where there is a will there is MOST definitely a way. Again I am becoming cautiously optimistic (thus my return and possible inclusion in the picnic...)
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Wow, that must have been a treat to see--I missed that one. I remember the June games in SF were epic as well, with three improbable comeback wins by the Rockies against the Giants' bullpen. Unfortunately, I only got to watch them on the tellie with my step-brother who bleeds orange. He lives in Iowa but travels to Giants spring training every year. I about had to peel him off the barstool after the last comeback and he re-filled his beer mug with tears. I'm hoping to see another three-game set with a different roster in Chicago in July. The scheduled starters are Jack Straw, Cosmic Charlie and Row Jimmy. Casey Jones is batting cleanup.
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I am so pissed with these weasels. Buy 4 and sell 2 to pay for entire trip plus make money on top. As well, guys that figure, hey man I can make 10 grand and not even go. Pathetic!!!!!!
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not a scalper, just want to make some money, man
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Whilst I agree whole heartedly, Ain't no time to hate... Good vibes gather rewards.. Hate them rat bastards..... Peace out
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Hey Boo Boo you want us to save you something in the Pic A Nic basket? Let me ask Mr Ranger Sir.... Hey tfonts...that cool?
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Didn't wanna say I was down and out, just down...keeping my eyes and ears open. Geeze was I excluded already!!! A guy takes a couple of days to regroup and get his head together and already kicked to the curb! Don't need a shirt or anything - may just show up and spread love. Wanna tic first though
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a 3 day pit pass in the basket would be kind, but forget the ranger, where's Yogi with a pilfered basket of all access laminates for the pic-a-nicing Sunshine Daydreamers????
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Did ya get a so glad you made it yet? If so sorry....if not! Welcome...I gotta keep track...
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Man you speak in tongues...so confused. Maybe I should change my name to simple lady...
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feelin' left out, & from a fellow WNYer too.......
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Scalper (1): "just want to make some money (by reselling tickets way above their face value), MAN." Scalper (2): a person or persons who takes advantage of other less fortunate individuals by hiking up prices way above the actual value for a much sought-after item. (in this case, a deadhead taking advantage of other deadheads, inexcusable!) Scalper (3): a low, lower than low, scum of the Earth dirtbag lowdown jackass of an individual with no conscience or ethical values whatsover. P.S. If anyone here disagrees, you have some ethical problems of your own, and personal integrity issues.
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Could follow that up with a Gimme Some Lovin' But Homey dont play dat!!!! Just me n you and a dog named Boo469...... Or a cat?
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I just got mail order confirmation for the Chicago shows so there is still hope if you haven't gotten your pinky.
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...if you HAVEN'T gotten your pinky (I think is what you meant).
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Thanks you guys for clarifying the money-back coverage as it applies to tickets. I guess I read some bad info on that. When in doubt, read the fine print! I'll probably start considering eBay a bit more given the lower prices.
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this is depressing, I gottta get home and spin some vinyl to lift my spirits, maybe a toke of fresh air.....
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Dude - hilarious !! $31K for dead center - BEHIND THE STAGE !! lol....
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Dude give me a date, figured that gibberish is 78 and yeah I was riding the bus, but just got out of work and a bit bleary eyed, so give me date in 1978 and location, city not venue and I will tap into my spidey senses and database and let you know... Then I will pm....k bud?
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Damn it! Ticket transfer is disabled for the FTW shows? This bites! So a process is in place to thwart scalpers, yet it is also hurting us true fans who are trying to get an aftermarket ticket! So we have to trust some ebay scalping scum to deliver our tickets after we give them our large sums of money 3 months in advance? This shit is killing me, again, still, whatever... Can't win for losin'... All these stumbling blocks and elements are in place to prevent us all from going to the shows (except for the lucky few, or a couple hundred thousand). Anything else that TM, Stubhub, ebay and Shapiro would like to do to hurt us more? Come on guys, you can come up with more BS for us to piss us off, you know you can! What next???? How about there will be no west coast shows, oh, we already got that horrible news.
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Just announced shows at Levi Stadium June 27,28
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Don Muret! Please site your sources for this slander, nothing has been officially released regarding this RUMOR! Old rumor, nothing substantiated.
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...is just a fan. What does he know????
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What about Phil? Is he a blatant liar? Or will there be GD50 shows without him???? This shit is making me sick. Just come out with it already!!!! Either there is or there isn't. Come on man!!!!!!!!!!!