Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary

Angst

I caught that Gainsville show and then my friend and I hitch hiked to Atlanta to the Fox. No tickets for the Fox but right when we got out of the van that picked us up..scored tickets! Great shows and I have some awesome photos of both Jerry and Bobby. Will pm to you if you're interested. What year was that...you know I have had so many beautiful memories of the shows..the folks I went with..the one I met..the adventures along the way. Sure hope I get tickets for Chicago..still in limbo and love the band. Have since my first show

Greed

I posted this earlier but will do so again since well - it makes me feel better. @BobLoblaw (an alias I use a lot - awesome name) if you want a map to cycle through the Canadian west for something different, drop me a line and I would be happy help plan out a trip that is equally amazing as yours down south - but much cheaper! And now for the OP... Well all - seems like I am not the only head who was shut out - at least I can say that I saw them once upon a time...most HERE can say that too (which is a good thing). A couple things about the scalpers, this is a function of supply and demand. There is no supply and massive demand, wherever this occurs, we will have people taking advantage of the system. If GDTS did what Phil does for his shows, scalping would be non-existent. You need to show up and show id - all tix are will call and non-transferrable. So the lucky sods who got GA tix either pit or floor, who are selling them for upwards of $15k per, well, we reap it. Next, and probably most disheartening, is that the boys themselves don't see a penny off these crazy prices. They are ones doing all of the work (they and the crews obviously) and the people getting rich off of no work at all are quietly debating whether they even go if they can clear $60,000 per night for their pit tickets...for only $400 up front. I think the worst thing of all though - is that there will be very few people in tie-dyes, tripping and dancing to the boys for one last time on the floor. At these prices, it will be suits and the kids from Palo Alto (now) who can afford it. EDIT: Maybe I am harsh to judge those who pay $2-10k for a ticket as not heads. Perhaps they are more of a head than I will ever be; or perhaps they are just huge fans with a lot more money. I guess I have no right to question those that can pay this kind of blood money to see the band we all live and breath by. As I said, I am just bitter that I don't have millions of dollars to not notice the kind of money being asked (and I do very well for a living - but not that well). I'm bitter - but this is just the stages of grief I am afraid, yesterday was pure sadness. I was in a Charlie Brown mood all day. Roadking brightened my day for a bit, but he gave them to someone else - he is a good man and did what he had to do (no bitterness there). I am sure that there will be a moving commemoration to the boys that have been lost over the years on the 7th as they drop the curtain for one last time. I, will only get to imagine it. I am sorry for the rambling but I am finding this somewhat cathartic since my wife and friends are tired of hearing me rant. To those of you lucky heads going - eat some paper and dance for me and more importantly, enjoy the splendour that is the Grateful Dead. My friend, whom I was going to go with looked at the prices and said something that made me laugh yesterday..."Jerry will be so mad with what is going on, this is so NOT the Grateful Dead, in fact, I'm willing to bet he will be so disgusted, he won't even show up" A little tongue in cheek, but maybe it was a good thing he isn't around to see what the institution he was a key part of has become.

Trip to the past via youtube

Anyone consider that the Scorsese movie/documentary will show up to film this Chicago circus? Check out the original grateful dead movie, found one on youtube...skip to minute 51. It's a trip to hear the discourse and banter among heads back then....Anyone who was there at that particular show or know for a fact that they appear in the original movie?. It would be cool to see you there on my screen!

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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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@terrapinstationed

As I PMd, I am in need, but I think we all here agree that if anyone is to get a shot at a tic, it should be Klangstone. He has been on a crazy emotional roller-coaster ride and just wants to be there and pay a fair price for it; Don't think you should give it away oh-wise and pedigreed descendant of geomeister, but get your money back; you are more than paying it forward. Peace

To quote Jerry who stole it from....

As Proper Lady said..... I SECOND THAT EMOTION..... Offer to Mike @ aka Corporal Klanger.... I mean KLANGSTONE.... He is a righteous dude, and I really wanna meet that friggin clown I'm sure he'd offer you a reasonable sum to cover your expenses..... Then we got to work on my Lady friend Dave....

@BooBoo

cant wait to tear into that pic a nic basket.... rrrrrgrrrrrr aka Yogi... Both hail from Buffalostone Forest... Right Mr Ranger sir?

I'll find my way

I'll find my way - bra (doing my best Phishead impersonation), $20 a hit bra; no deals bra...heh heh $10 for a 'loon man, no deals bra!

It depends...

....On the phase of the moon. ;p "I got the schizophrenic blues. No I dont. Yes I do." - Cosmic Dave

Prop

That was a righteous post, proud to be your friend, good things are bound to come your way brother....

That directed at me?

Heh heh - couldn't be more right...thing is my couple of days off did me some good. I am peace with not going now. I was in a super bad place and wasn't functioning, but I am ok now (I think). I can also change plans at the drop of a hat too since I don't live SUPER far from Chi-town; it is a day drive but that is not crazy in the scheme of things...so if come June the rats leave the ship, then I will be there, if the stars align, then I will be there, if nothing comes through, I won't be and thats ok; Example - I FINALLY cashed my GDTS money today....it has been what? a month? I am letting go man...it's all good

last post

My last post was directed at Boo-cat (not you rrrrrrrrrrrgrrrrrrrrrr) as for your post rrrrrrrrrrrrrgrrrrrrrr thanks, but I think we all agree he is the guy in need the most!

rrrrrgrrrrrr

Rochester now, had to get educated.......but I can pack a kind basket

The things...

We need the most come without actually looking for them, they just fall into our laps... Giving up the worry not only soothes the soul, but let's the stars align as they are meant to, not the way we wish they should be arranged... Hang in there Lady.... Ohhhhhhhhhyeahhhhhhayyyayyyyy! That Donna needs a 900 number.... ;-)

rrrrrrrrrgrrrrrrrr

you must have your ticket already

Boo...

Miracles are happening hourly in this community...Keep your eyes open, remain kind (you are) and good things will happen... Got a MO miracle For that I am truly humbled.... Keep your options open... I will look out for you my WNY native brother... Shit if not we can go to Moe down at BB Kings that weekend Make believe it's Broadway Joes Be good!

@prop

I agree he needs something, what, idk, but something fo sho!

Re: geo-location

Currently in Boise, ID. Grew up just outside of Rochester, NY, migrated to Crazy-fornia for college, then moved to Dallas for work.

@rrrrgrrrrrr

sorry, it just sucks having tickets dangled, never could reach it, just slips away when I try

Boo?

I lost you, who dangled ? If I did something wrong here, sorry, truly I am.... I just lost something in translation...

@ rrrrgrrrrr

no, no not you. GDTSTOO, TM, Shapiro and the aholes on ebay, It is reaaallly tough to be in limbo still

Ok....boo

ok, so we are good, what are you in need of, days, price threshold etc...I can have my peeps lookout... Now that Moe is coming to town we are really in for a carnival.... Reply to me via pm...... Peace brother

Hey 'Boo

If you are still Limbo, you are as good as GOLDEN!On the FB Limbo site, there are many folks getting notified (responded to by Elvis) that missed emails were sent their way. As near as I can tell, the last nasty-mails were postmarked March 10.

The BEST!

You people really are the best! I cannot say if I have ever been treated so kindly by people I have not even met...yet. With EVERYONE here on my side how can I lose? I think even if I lose, I have won. So humbled and touched by all you kind folks. Now, just need the information machine regarding Santa Clara to kick into gear. I am still focused on Chicago and still will be even if SC happens and I get tix to it. I will never live it down if I don't get to the SD picnic. I am so looking forward to meeting and partying with y'all. At this point I don't see myself not making it to this gig, hoping for the positivity to turn into a bonafide (and confirmed) trip to Chi-town!

Not that limbo

got my pinkie on 3-10, but I figure I'm still golden and will be there, just dont know the circumstances of my tickets, yetI'll be there dreaming........

boo469

I grew up in Hamburg.

@rrrrrgrrrrrr

Oh yeah, Broadway Joes. Sonic Garden! I did however, spend many an evening sipping pints at Mr. Goodbar.And the Friday free food happy hour was a great bonus!

Crashing???

Hey now! Nothing will end a 3 day show faster than crashing behavior that leads to anyone being hurt! Seriously people posts like this are not helpful for scene mentality--especially talking about jumping over walls etc. Grown up deadheads need to set the tone here. We want to enjoy the party one last time peacefully. Pass it on...

Scarlett....

Right back at you.... Gives me PTSD from the Who in Cincinnati and Dead 95..... Damn, I'm all in, but not ready to lose my family over this.... Problem is, when it's mentioned, it gives people ideas..... TAKE A STEP BACK heads and trustifarians....please Don't need negative press at this scene, I'm off duty for this run of shows... Those who know me know what it means...this shit was ugly from 91-95..... Don't want to revisit it...

Going out proud....GRATEST story ever told.....

Some great 90's shows but as has been stated here recently the tone set by 90's shenanigans at the shows was embarrassing. I enjoyed tours 70's -90's but somewhere near the end the scene turned sour. Not 100%, but enough to wish people would shape up and show the younger ones the way. If these last 3 nights are to represent the true community of the Dead as well as the music sans our beloved lost members now "pushing up daisies" as Bobby so Weirly said, we need to represent ourselves as who we really are. No gate crashing. No stage crashing. No behavior that makes us DH's look like assholes. Nothing left to do......but smile smile smile. Enjoy the show, twirl, and share the love. Oh and please invite me to the Pic-a-nic!!!!

Scarlet ....

Be you dude or Dudette ...come over to Sunshine Daydreamers crowd, introduce yourself and details will be provided by the Grand Poobah!

Scarlett

I am pretty sure you can invite yourself to the pic-a-nic!!! I don't think any one is going to refuse a fellow head from showing up...at this rate, forget shakedown (at the current parking prices, I think the VW buses will be replaced by BMW and Merc SUVs) - how fucking funny would that be?!? "forget grilled cheese, try my free range turkey on a spelt, rosemary focaccia smothered in organic cranberries and roasted gouda...we don't sell beer anymore; how about some San Pellegrino?"

Spelt

Beyond funny

Just bein' real yo

Looking at the prices people are shelling out for these shows, I am not thinking I am too far off... Granted though, as I typed that, I was thinking how awesome that sandwich would be...I should make dinner

Scarlet

You might even get to wear the blue fuzzy Sunshine Daydream poobah hat.

channel 23

Playing my 1st show right now, super grinning.

NO crashing

have not read the entire thread to get full context but could not agree more...we need to behave ourselves. i for one don't want to be the butt of jokes for the national media, nor do any of us want a show cancelled or cut short because of an ugly scene. oh well, nuff preaching. if you're in enjoy it; if you're not, don't give up hope.

7/3 obstructed but cheap

Watch this one but don't bid til last minute. Ya never know... Wouldn't mind coming to the Pic-a-nic,...Grant Park? or elsewhere? Itinerary? Would love to hang with like minded individuals. I scored an Air B&B within walking distance. I'm on east coast, so I'm usually late to the conversation. Anyway, whether I meet you on the outside or the inside, I'll be "So Glad You Made It!" http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRATEFUL-DEAD-7-3-in-Chicago-1-ticket-low-price…

Prayers to family

This is sure not the rite forum to write this but it gets a lot of views so hoping many of us can pray for peace in the hearts of the loved ones who lost family members recently in the Alps plane crash that now is being reported as deliberate . Sorry to throw a wrench into our happy tickets search times . I do hope we can send good vibes the family's way.

@bobby69

Check your PM.

re: Germanwings Flight 9525

hockey_john: I'm glad you made that post, brother, as I pass along overwhelming condolences to their families and friends. Sadly, I heard the translation of the French Public Prosecutor's description of what went down and it's some of the most bone-chilling audio you'll ever hear. Godspeed to us all and grant us safe flights up and back to Chicago.

Flight 9525

Amen on the prayers and +1 on the condolences for sure! A moment of silence please...

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@Totem

grew up in hamburg(oxymoron?) when? I graduated '75. and yes Sonic Garden at B'way Joes, I did sound for them there many times.. Crashing, inside or outside, can bring on a bad scene quick, '77 Rochester folks got broken ribs and had to go over the rail, you can hear it on Dicks Picks Jerry Bobby and Phil all telling the croud to chill, Lucky for me I had a short chick in front of me and my hands on the rail I held off the croud and she was my cushion. That was a week before the Who in Cinci...

Jerry would have liked Hamburg-ers

Well, JGB never did play the Erie County Fair grandstand, but dammit, that is the birthplace of the hamburger. Not the birthplace of Haasgen Dazs, but Jerry would have liked that. Actually, that is one of the best damn county fairs I've ever been to. Well Boo, I didn't graduate until 1987. I was around the music scene though so we probably crossed paths at some point.

@wadeocu

Nice mole. You'd better put some sun screen on that thing.

@ totem

well I sure we crossed paths if you were at Joe's, do you remember a band that played there Gray Matter?Yes a fine fair, one of the oldest running, havent been there in a while,

Random Observation

I made an hour drive yesterday, and saw a Have a Grateful Day license plate cover, a 4Runner covered in skull stickers, a DARKSTR license plate and a Jerry hand on another car's rear window. I normally see one Dead reference per month in my neck of the woods. It's catching fire, I'm tellin' ya! Fare thee well--the band as we know it perhaps, but the vibe is still strong in the community. Ok, back to our regularly scheduled programming....

another source confirming Santa Clara

http://hypemusicfestivals.com/2015/03/13/grateful-dead-set-to-announce-…

Gathering of the vibes

Yet ANOTHER East Coast festival... Ugh! (FTW)

re: another source confirming Santa Clara

What a clueless joker who wrote that article on HYPE Music Festivals. "In my opinion, Santa Clara makes more sense in general for a Fare Thee Well showcase. I mean, The Grateful Dead were born on the West coast and were always primarily, a West coast band." Really? ...and were always primarily, a West coast band. Zero cred to that writer. Wish I had the 53 tie-die banner that hung in the rafters of The Spectrum in Philly. Most shows there than any other venue - period. Not to mention all the NJ, NY, & Mass shows. What a jackass... Okay - venting over.

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Cassaundra

9 years 8 months ago

Angst
I caught that Gainsville show and then my friend and I hitch hiked to Atlanta to the Fox. No tickets for the Fox but right when we got out of the van that picked us up..scored tickets! Great shows and I have some awesome photos of both Jerry and Bobby. Will pm to you if you're interested. What year was that...you know I have had so many beautiful memories of the shows..the folks I went with..the one I met..the adventures along the way. Sure hope I get tickets for Chicago..still in limbo and love the band. Have since my first show
properlejdi

9 years 8 months ago

Greed
I posted this earlier but will do so again since well - it makes me feel better. @BobLoblaw (an alias I use a lot - awesome name) if you want a map to cycle through the Canadian west for something different, drop me a line and I would be happy help plan out a trip that is equally amazing as yours down south - but much cheaper! And now for the OP... Well all - seems like I am not the only head who was shut out - at least I can say that I saw them once upon a time...most HERE can say that too (which is a good thing). A couple things about the scalpers, this is a function of supply and demand. There is no supply and massive demand, wherever this occurs, we will have people taking advantage of the system. If GDTS did what Phil does for his shows, scalping would be non-existent. You need to show up and show id - all tix are will call and non-transferrable. So the lucky sods who got GA tix either pit or floor, who are selling them for upwards of $15k per, well, we reap it. Next, and probably most disheartening, is that the boys themselves don't see a penny off these crazy prices. They are ones doing all of the work (they and the crews obviously) and the people getting rich off of no work at all are quietly debating whether they even go if they can clear $60,000 per night for their pit tickets...for only $400 up front. I think the worst thing of all though - is that there will be very few people in tie-dyes, tripping and dancing to the boys for one last time on the floor. At these prices, it will be suits and the kids from Palo Alto (now) who can afford it. EDIT: Maybe I am harsh to judge those who pay $2-10k for a ticket as not heads. Perhaps they are more of a head than I will ever be; or perhaps they are just huge fans with a lot more money. I guess I have no right to question those that can pay this kind of blood money to see the band we all live and breath by. As I said, I am just bitter that I don't have millions of dollars to not notice the kind of money being asked (and I do very well for a living - but not that well). I'm bitter - but this is just the stages of grief I am afraid, yesterday was pure sadness. I was in a Charlie Brown mood all day. Roadking brightened my day for a bit, but he gave them to someone else - he is a good man and did what he had to do (no bitterness there). I am sure that there will be a moving commemoration to the boys that have been lost over the years on the 7th as they drop the curtain for one last time. I, will only get to imagine it. I am sorry for the rambling but I am finding this somewhat cathartic since my wife and friends are tired of hearing me rant. To those of you lucky heads going - eat some paper and dance for me and more importantly, enjoy the splendour that is the Grateful Dead. My friend, whom I was going to go with looked at the prices and said something that made me laugh yesterday..."Jerry will be so mad with what is going on, this is so NOT the Grateful Dead, in fact, I'm willing to bet he will be so disgusted, he won't even show up" A little tongue in cheek, but maybe it was a good thing he isn't around to see what the institution he was a key part of has become.
Cain1974

9 years 8 months ago

Trip to the past via youtube
Anyone consider that the Scorsese movie/documentary will show up to film this Chicago circus? Check out the original grateful dead movie, found one on youtube...skip to minute 51. It's a trip to hear the discourse and banter among heads back then....Anyone who was there at that particular show or know for a fact that they appear in the original movie?. It would be cool to see you there on my screen!