Grateful Dead

Hey Now, Again with the whining? Really? For all of those saying, "Blah, blah, why don't they play shows in my living room?" (SF, NYC, ETC.) The promoter approached them, from everything I read Bobby wanted this to happen more than anyone else, and Chicago was picked for the (several) reasons stated. Guess what people, 8 shows wouldn't be enough to fill the base of tickets they received, and because Solider Field is owned by the park district of Chicago, we are lucky to have three shows, instead of two. Also consider this, Taste of Chicago is happening right down the street and there is a lot of good stuff to do in Chicago if you come and don't get in. Chicago is/was also very friendly to the lot scene as long as it remained somewhat tolerable. Remember the nitrous lot near (then) Miegs Field? There is also talk about opening the 18th Street lot (across from McCormick Place) for overnight camping starting Thursday night and ending Sunday after the show. What more do you want? He's (Jerry) Gone and nothings gone bring him back, BUT we can show Chicago, and the rest of the world, that we aren't a bunch of cry babies. Didn't get tickets? You do realize you got one more shot a couple of weeks from now right? They are talking about adding a LOT more seats behind the stage. Last time the Grateful Dead played there, there was a few thousand tickets available for night two, and, if you go on the sled hill nearby, you can actually hear the music, albeit not very well, but somethings better than nothing. And I am certainly not suggesting a bunch of no ticket heads show up, but if you are in a group, and a few didn't get tickets... Chicago is an awesome place in the summer time, so all of you sore losers who are saying the Dead sucks, or whatever, remember, it was the promoter who offered up this option, and Bobby, Phil, Mickey, and Billy decided it would be cool. Look on the bright side, Phil and Mickey could refuse to be part of the reunion, or Billy might not have wanted to do it. Look we are lucky, there will be a simulcast, and I am sure it will be played downtown, maybe even in the parking lot on a screen. Chicago welcomes these type of events. Lollapalooza is held here every year, not to mention the countless other events that generate money for this beautiful city. Sorry for the rant, but everyday i come in here looking to see ticket status of others, and hoping I still get mine through MO, but for god sake people, take off the adult diapers and stop blaming a band you loved your whole life. PS Don't, no matter what, be tempted to buy scalped tickets. Chicago is a HUGE scalping town (There are two baseball teams, two hockey teams if you count the Wolves, a soccer team, a football team and a basketball team, and a boat load of concerts) Most of these scalpers are scumbags. Don't buy tickets from them, they will dump them day of show. Some of these scumbags are very well connected and can legally return unused tickets to the box office for full refund day of show. Guess what that means for you? Face value tickets at box office. Enjoy the shows, 'cause come July 3rd, EVERYTHING'S going to be shaking on Shakedown Street. Peace, love and be grateful.

I got the sad news that I didn't win the $540 million Powerball yesterday. I paid my money for 1 ticket and made sure to get it in time. PUC POWERBALL!!!

...good luck trying to see the dead. still no word. MOs not cashed. gotta hold on to hope.