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  • GratefulFairyMel
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    I'm so happy too!!!
    I agree, it is a lot a money but TOTALLY WORTH IT! Especially for me since I am someone who is too young to have seen them play together. This is my first chance to see them all in their amazing glory. Keeping my fingers crossed that the Hubby will say yes!! He wasn't too happy when I told him the ticket prices so we will see how toinights conversation goes. :P
  • southerntam
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    Thanks for the positive vibes...
    I was really starting to get bummed out...I just want everyone to be as happy and excited as I am. And Mikedun, I love the optimism!!! I have to think it will all work out in the end. I guess we'll find out tomorrow. Good luck everyone and stay positve!!!!
  • C-HAWKS
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    All the more reason to go
    All the more reason to go see a show.. An evening with the Dead and friends to escape reality for the day is priceless in my book...
  • vangogh-frog
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    Don't live life with regret.
    Money may be tight, ticket prices may be high but I'm so happy to see another show!!! Southerntam I'm still excited as the day I found out. I paid $100 to see the Allman brothers and won't do that again but the Dead, any ticket is a good ticket.
  • Mikedun1
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    Thinking positve
    Okay southerntam, I shall think positive. Our nosebleed seats probably won't be so bad because we will be able to move pretty far up due to the fact that these venues will be half full. How's that for optimism!? I never thought in a million years that I would be disappointed about a Dead show, but I do feel partly disappointed. Good for anyone that can afford these floor prices, but I certainly cannot. I repeat the earlier sentiments about the $30 DSO shows. I am so, so sad right now.
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    As for me, I decided I was okay with buying a ticket to a show, one show, regardless of the price. It'll cost me about the same as what all the Grateful Dead tickets cost me when I was going to shows between '76-'84, when you consider what I made an hour then v. now and what the tickets went for then v. now. They may not be the Good Ol' Grateful Dead, but they are the best Dead you'll ever see now. Live music isn't cheap. It never really has been and that's why it's a special night when you can go out and hear your favorite bands play out. Times are tough though and I realize a lot of folks who were hoping to go to a show or two on this tour will have to to think twice about it. I'm only going to one and that's mainly due to the fact that it does cost more money than before and that I need to work extra hard right now to keep up with expenses. But don't blame the band for going for the kind of money that other classic rock and jazz bands have been making for most of the past 10-15 years. It costs a lot to produce an arena tour and any band that takes on this kind of an enterprise will charge as much as it takes to recoup their expenses and to make the kind of money they feel they can reasonably make, given the market If you can go and you want to, make it happen. You only live once. "When it comes to humility, I'm the greatest!" - Bullwinkle Moose
  • GratefulFairyMel
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    Time to search under the couch cushions!!
    I was so excited about hitting the Greensboro show, already had the hotel booked and everything (for cheaper than the ticket I might add). Now I don't have enought mone to buy the actual ticket! I am really going to have to sweet talk my husbind on this one. I know it will be worth the money, but coming up with the extra money is the problem. I'm sad that the economy has led everyone to having to put a second mortgage on their homes to see some shows, LOL!! I wish everyone the best of luck getting your tickets!! I'm sending good vibes out to everyone!! ~ Peace
  • southerntam
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    Wow, I'm sincerely amazed...
    Starting to feel like I'm the only happy one around here today...where's the love? We all started this thread so happy and excited and now it's turned to negativity because of ticket prices. Really....is this how we're going to do it? I, for one, am still excited and if I have to sit further back because I can't afford front row floor seats, then that's how it has to be and I"ll be just as happy - because I'm there. Again, let's think positive!!!!!
  • DiscoBus
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    What a buzz kill
    I was hoping to hit 2 or 3 shows, despite the strain that such a trip would put on my already overtaxed budget. But $100 a show? Who are they kidding? Now, I'm no fool - I understand the economic realities of putting on a show. It's not the '90s anymore, let alone the '60s. But as others have pointed out, many bands seem to be able to play similar venues at much lower prices. Anyway, I'll be taking a pass this year. Thanks for the memories boys, and do let me know if you're ever interested in playing for the average fan instead of the wealthy elite.
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    I can see paying $102.00 for good seats on the tour. From what I see I can wind up in nosebleed seats for that price. I looked,the $59.00 seating is behind stage. Most shows I go to have a mid-ground price. I was to try & go to a few show's but now I can only do one. Hey, Bobby & or Phil if you read this. How about a free ticket. Only kidding. Well Maybe.
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The band says Happy New Year with an announcement of almost twenty shows in April and May.  More details to come!

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i have been going to shows at worcester since the mid 80's..... just some parking garages and a few small lots scatered around the venue...the locals don't seem to mind its downtown so your not bothering them..some hotels within walking distance..the cops are quick to react but if you don't bother them they leave you alone BUT when the show is over they clear it out fast i mean fast they have no problem useing battons to hustle the croud...well over all its a food seen that can tour bad fast
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are rumored to be open due to the Allman bros playing the Warfield for those dates. Warren hasnt learned to clone himself yet!!!! :-)
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i thought there were 3 or 4 versions of him already hahahaif anyone is gonna be cloned, why not make it jerry?
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Don't think this head has the power to resist the sweet temptation of touring again. It's in my blood and veins....I'm gonna get on the bus in Chitown all the way through The Gorge. I can't wait to be twirling with all you headicated people! I'm gonna be dancin' and singin' where the grass is always greener (the Dead shows) and I am considerably excited. Don't even think I'm gonna care if I have all the tickets or not. I've put my finger in the air many times before and I'll tell you that I don't mind hanging out in the drum circles outside in the lot! Love ya all~ ____________________________________________________ Will you come with me? Once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right!
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Anyone get their mail order from Verizon Center show in April yet? I'm hearing about all these other shows getting their tickets that take place later in the tour and wondering why the earlier show didn't go out first. I guess I'm just starting to get concerned since this is the first show for my son and I wanted to give him the tickets for his birthday which is this 3/6.
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I can't believe I lost out on the Garden shows ( so far at least ). I went through ticket master about a minute after it went on sale and it re-directed me to their alter site for 10X face value tickets. A few weeks later there was all kinds of outrage that the same thing happened to the Springsteen shows then all of a sudden all kinds of politicians and government officials get involved and they change their rules / policies ... a lot of good that did me !
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The camping is for the night of the show, correct? Trying to figure out what to do the day between Shoreline and the Gorge.
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In the process of setting up a little get together, on a farm just outside of the venue (6-10 miles) you could walk. But, it's not going to get out of hand, and only kind people will be let in the "doors"____________________________________________________ Will you come with me? Once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right!
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I will be bringing 2 decorated banners on tour. Both banners are being designed by talented artists. I will be at every show with them(except the second shoreline) and already have plans to meet up with lots of people from this site to get them signed. I am trying to get as many signatures as possible! I will also be taking fun pics with them at scenic locations like haight/ashbury corner... times square and everything in between! If you would like to make arrangements to meet up and sign please email me at jphilipedwards@yahoo.comHope to see you at the show! Peace 42% of all statistics are made up.
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Just got some FANTASTIC news!!! Apparently, My wife could tell I was a little bummed out about our Sat. night Worc. seats(nosebleeds/almost behind the stage)So she got me an "early birthday present"-- FLOOR SEATS section 4 !!!! pretty reasonable price, too(195 each) Im so friggin' happy I might just MIRACLE off my other tix at the show!!!! Positve Thinking ALWAYS wins out!!! I Love you all-----Good night.
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Lots of talk about the other shows but who is going to PA? It's in between the Buffalo and MSG shows I hope the boys have the energie for this smaller venue. Is there a good parking lot jam before the show?
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I'll be in PA man, i'm stoked for those two shows, never been to the spectrum, so im really excited!Phatmoye
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the gorge website says camping is for 2 nights, the night before the show and night of the show. $40. Just plain parking is $28.
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Beware of Ticketbastard parking I know they presale parking for all the Denver shows for like $20 or some stupid shit and then when you roll up to the lot it's only $10. I know I'm gonna be on a tight budget this go 'round that's for sure! I am so lookin' forward to seeing all you peeps not to mention the music!!! Lady finger, dipped in moonlight Writing "What for?" across the morning sky Sunlight splatters dawn with answers Darkness shrugs and bids the day goodbye Peaceful Journey To You All Saint Stephen
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I can't wait! I am driving up from St. Louis. Hope the lot is partying before the show! :)
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I don't want to bug the busy guys but I just have to make sure... Has anyone gotten their internet order D.C. tickets in the mail yet? Please say no!!! I'm kinda stressing
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I dont know anyone who ordered the presale sale internet tix to have recieved them yet.
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I haven't received my 5-4 CHI tic yet -- they said it should be in my mailbox by 2 weeks before the show. M 5-5 tic I pick up there -- I splurged on a High Time VIP package... I'm trying to find my DeadHead friends here in STL who are going up to CHI -- anyone else around here going to the CHI shows?? Hope they keep this up... My first show was in '81 at Assembly Hall in Champaigne, Urbana (U of IL). Second show was at Riverport (yuk...band was good -- just don't care for Riverport or whatever Corporate name it has now) in '94 in STL, MO. Missed two-thirds of the show cause some one not associated with the concert was attempting to suicide from a building in that area. They stopped us on Hwy 70 -- I had to PISS so bad!! Got to my seat at the drum solo!!! Carry a bucket in the car, folks... I see Ratdog and Phil and Friends whenever they come thru StL. Can't wait!! Laura :)
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Click on the planet that looks like Saturn on the front page of this site after the stealie explodes!!!! About the two oclock position!!!
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SO LETS GET ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!!!! Thats pretty nifty man, gettin excited for PA, YOU GOTTA LOVE DEADNET!!!!!Phatmoye
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Hey all, this is a little off topic, i was just flippin through channes and seen that Iran now has everything they need to make a atomic bomb, THIS WORRYS ME! This tour should take a short detour after may and spread some love in Iran. If only that country could understand peace. I hope nothing but the best for all of our futures as well as our childrens.GOD BLESS HUMANITY! Phatmoye
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That was SO cool!!
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Thats cool-Remember how in the first one the turtle was thumbin' and the view was from inside the car? Guess he got a ride-Good thing too,I imagine it would take a turtle a considerable amount of time to reach his destination on foot(claw) P.S.-I love the roach clip hangin' from the mirror(nice touch)
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What is next for the adventure of our little green guy, and yea I liked the roach clip too!!!
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now the whole thing's interactive--the swirling expands and contracts depending on where the cursor is.
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Weirder!!! When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. HST
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On the otherones.net, where is the video footage on that site of rehersal at??? I can't seem to find it on the site.Phatmoye
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...on the main page, just click on the imbedded vid
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WOW!! VERY COOL DUDE!!!!! Thanks man, I needed to see that! Brought back instant flashbacks of the Penn State show I caught on 10/13/08!! I love how the video rehersal starts off with one of my favorites THE 11!!!!Thanks BCJOE and thank you all on deadnet!! Phatmoye
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Damn I can't for this tour to get rollin'! "When the smoke has cleared she said, that's what she said to me. You're gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy"
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a new video up here on dead.net. It's from the Inaugural Ball.
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Getting a little tired!!! Great vid!!!
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XCELLENT!! Love how Billy says "We should start with dancin in the streets, cuz thats what their doing out there." Mickey cracks me up as well, I think hed probably be one of yhe funnyest out of all the band members. [lol] Warren is a beast on the guitar man!! I can't wait for the Philly shows!!Thanks again BCJOE and FLEEFLICKER for the info. Peace- Phatmoye
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It looks like the rest of the video clips are from the Penn show. It's nice to see the show I was at and the familar faces at the show too. I look forward to seeing more familiar faces in Philly!!Phatmoye
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Hey Dead Fans! Are you ready to for The Dead's 2009 Spring Tour? The Dead has teamed up with Charity Folks to auction off the BEST seats in the house! Proceeds from this auction will benefit the Unbroken Chain Foundation, Rex Foundation, and Furthur Foundation! Each ticket purchased through this charity auction will come with a limited edition autographed poster from The Dead! The band will also be auctioning off unique memorbilia, guitars, and more through this auction! Check out Charity Folks now to sign up for alerts! You do not want to be the last one left outside, do you?! www.charityfolks.com
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Maybe some of the 400+ dollars we spent on 2 tickets can go to CHARITY!!! sorry to sound bitter-but come on--Bleed Us Dry Why Dont Ya?????
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The Unbroken Chain Foundation, Rex Foundation, and Furthur Foundation are all really cool charities. With the ecomonic downturn all charities have been suffering. I would like to see what they offer for auction?
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Sounds pretty good! Don't have any money rite now, but some autographed posters sounds like a deadheads delite!!! I've given to rex foundation in the past and support NORMAL!!! ROCK ON CHARITY!!Phatmoye
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You wrote:GDTSTOO "I think it is very cool of them to offer an upgrade and to give you a few days to come up with the cash. What more can you ask for??" My problem is, I mailed MO at 6am on first day of mail order. Got an email from their yahoo group saying all orders would be filled with the exception of MSG. That to me means I had tickets. Wouldn't you think the same? I then get an email from them on Feb 25th w/ subject line saying "4-18-09 upgrade!". I almost didn't read it because I didn't want an upgrade. It looked like a ploy to get rid of the seats none of us could afford..... I had to scramble to a fax machine, just before leaving on a plane to make sure they got it before March 1st. I understand they could have just returned my MO, but I feel taken as do many other people. I think that they only had a handful of tix at the cheaper range and they should have said something sooner. I have spoken to all of my friends who mail ordered on day 1 and they ALL got this same email. I think they sent this email out way too late, they must have known on DAY 1 that they couldn't fill all of the orders, since we all mailed on day 1! At this point, I unfortunately feel that my friends and I have been taken. I think they were stuck with a bunch of higher priced seats, that probably still suck and decided to send this little email out which basically means, buy this or you're screwed. Steal the Shirt Right of Your Back Tour '09
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Seems like more people targeted the cheaper seats than they were expecting. I guess you should have sent in 2 money orders to ensure you got the cheap seats. The times where I see mail order work very well is when all the seats cost the same. It is much more straight forward. My point is that GDTS was trying to make sure you got tickets. "When the smoke has cleared she said, that's what she said to me. You're gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy"
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I've had similar problems with GDTSTOO I sent them my credit card information twice because the first didn't go thru and got no confirmation letter or email of any kind. I've been trying impossibly to get a response about whether or not my credit card will be charged and when I can expect this to happen. They just keep saying next week when we process the orders but no date or anything. I've never seen the email you guys above are referring too. ITs been hairy and I need to know if I can pay my rent yet...WTF!