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  • pomo1
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    is still being hung up, so excuse me if I repeat myself. First, I am glad I posted my initial thoughts because it has provoked a good discussion. Second, I never intended to eliminate all Jerry songs. There are plenty of Jerry songs I want to see, because they are great. On the other hand, there are certain Garcia songs that Jerry's vocals are so vital and essential to the very essence of the song, that I would rather not hear anyone else sing them. Third, I would prefer no one sing these few tunes, not just Bob. (OK if Crosby were to take a stab at Wharf Rat, I admit I would love it.) Fourth, there is no doubt that Bobby has the "right" to sing the songs; I would just prefer that he not. Some people would rather see Bobby sing Wharf Rat instead of not seeing the tune at all. I understand that point of view, but I don't agree with it. "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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    I LOVE when Bobby sings, and I was not suggesting that Warren sing all the tunes. I would like everybody to try and as usual someone will emerge. Bobby is an amazing singer with passion running through his veins and vocal cords. Crosby would ROCK on some Jerry tunes. I'm just suggesting that the boyz push it furthur by changing it up. Dude, I even like it when they would go to the crowd for the singing sometimes, not like the way cheesy bands do it, but the way EVERYONE in the house or venue was belting it out! Remember when Phil and Friends would do rounds, that's fun too. ____________________________________________________ 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!
  • gratefaldean
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    But I heard Bobby sing "Mission in the Rain" last fall, and I thought it sounded great. It wasn't Jerry, but it's never going to be Jerry, is it?
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    Lookin' for familiar faces in an empty window pane.
  • JackstrawfromC…
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    Drumhead - Could you imagine DC singing with the Dead! Holy cow I would have thought I died and was sitting in heaven!!! Gratefuljam - You know what I'm talking about! It was one of those magical and mytical nights at RR. This may sound goofy but I could feel Jerry standing on the stage that night in 07 and in 08 - smiling at Bobby who was singing his song. "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, I can tell the queen of diamonds by the way she shines. Come to daddy on an inside straight, well I've got no chance of losing this time"
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    Here to back you up JackstrawfromCo! I was moved by the Morning Dew at RedRocks too, and all the other Jerry songs he sang soulfully that evening. I hadn't been to a show in probably ten years. I wasn't expecting Jerry tunes at all, more of a rocking Saturday Night Bobby show, so I was surprised, in a pleasant way!
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    right on the $$ again. the Bobby "standing on the moon" at RR? was AWESOME
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    Jackstraw that's a different spin. I've always liked Bobby singing Chincat on TOO. I guess it's that Jerry just had that ability to croon unlike anyone else. But someone has to step up and try. Bobby's always had that one two rock-n-roll punch thing going along with the ability to go off the deep end at any given moment. It's very much different from Jer's approach. I think some songs would work better than others but then again I haven't heard Bobby do some of Jerry's sweetest songs like Dew or Wharf Rat. For that matter I haven't heard Warren do very many of them either. It's not really relevant but David Crosby could pull off a few Jerry tunes
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    Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Also, I do not want to eliminate all Jerry songs, only certain ones. In fact, I am looking forward to hearing a bunch of Jerry songs, because so many of them are great. My point was that there are a small number of Garcia songs that are so "Jerry" because of the vocals that they should be off limits, and that I will be disappointed to hear Bobby sing them. It's not like the band doesn't have a huge number of other songs to choose from. "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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    There is no one who should sing Jerry songs other than Bobby. And you can't just eliminate all Jerry songs give me a break. I agree that Bobby needs help with the singing duties but to say that he shouldn't sing Jerry songs but have Warren do it instead??? The tour will turn into a Gov't mule rendition of Grateful Dead songs - no thanks! In my opinion only Bobby is qualified to sing Jerry songs. He sang Morning Dew last summer and it brought tears to my eyes something that hasn't happened since I was standing there listening to Jerry sing it. Two summers ago he sang Standing on the Moon and again it brought tears to my eyes. You are right there will never be another Jerry but the next best thing is Bob Weir not Warren Haynes. "Half of my life I spent doing time for some other f@$kers crime, the other half found me stumbling around drunk on burgundy wine"
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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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You guys should KNOW that I want to go to a show, but I don't want to see you guys get busted and there's always millions of cops showing up when I go to a show unarmed and stuff. That's the way it was at Irvine Meadows a couple of years ago - and plus no one would sell me anything. Hey - the times they are a-changin'. Deadheads are sending me private messages now and are responding to my posts. Maybe in the near future I'll be able to go to a show and party in the parking lot like I used to (before anyone knew me really) and turn Deadheads on to classic Dead, my unique semi-altered Dead songs composed totally originally from me playing to make the songs exciting to earn money touring around . . . and of course originals by me. Look forward to seeing all of you!! Let's hope folks try and keep the music alive and here's hoping that Republicans don't throw us to the lions for being wierd.
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And I only am saying something because you keep bringing it up but if I were to spend $100 I'd rather see the Dead once than DSO 4 times. "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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What a beautiful morning tismorning. Birds are chirpin, its sunny outside, feels almost like spring!! 48 more daze till Philly run!!! I know you heads that are going to shoreline are gettin real excited!!!"You can never stop learning," Phatmoye
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I am waiting on 2 tickets a piece to 3 shows from the pre-sale. Just send them already!! :-) "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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In L.A. so I'm just kind of waiting everyday to see that package in my mailbox. DId you get a chance to check out the little rehearsal video clips?
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Yes I did check them out and they make me all the more excited 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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So I guess the west-coaster's are still safe. I'm on a trip for a week-and-a-half before G'boro, so I'd feel a lot safer seeing tix sooner than later. This is making me crazy!
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I still haven't seen them yet...I have the email link saved but my home computer was down for a bit then last night I totally gelled and forgot - and I can't do it at work. I'm emailing myself a reminder! I did notice Bobby was looking alot more grey lol.
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TomBanjo Does anyone know of heard of any side projects during off nights on the tour???? Like 4/23 surely there will be something going on in New York in between Wilkes Barre and Uniondale?
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TomBanjo Anyone received tickets for MSG and Nassau yet from pre order? I am getting nervous!!!!
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Thanks to Marye for the heads up! I'll be headed over to the Fox in Oakland on 5/12 & 5/13 to check out The ABB! 7 shows in 10 days then a 2 day drive home.... I am beyond exceted for this tour to get started! I got my Forum ticket from ticketbastard - I'll be sitting w/ Jerry that night LOL! The Lord and his angels at GDTSTOO sent me my 5/10 Shoreline ticket - sec 102 row CC!!!! Smile! Smile! Smile! 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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Any status on the mail order for Denver? 'All the years combine They melt into a dream'
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Hey guys - I have just been looking at some of these posts and I haven't received my tix for Nassau or MSG yet either. I have emailed MusicToday but no responses yet. If anyone hears anything please let us know - thanks and have a great weekend
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...Why anybody would put a bumpersticker on their car that would call down "the local loser high school drop-out townie who used to be small but worked out in the gym and got a marine style haircut" cop to bust their chops for smiling on a cloudy day? I know, it's a free country, but I don't have the money to pay my lawyer to follow me around in a car on tour. In Amerika we have the best justice money can buy!
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I got my gdtstoo preorder ticket to Greensboro yesterday (3/13). Very excited! They aren't "fancy" like the old mail order tickets... just the regular ticketmaster type.
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It's two cars. "When it comes to humility, I'm the greatest!" - Bullwinkle Moose
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Looks like some sort of car
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I have a funny story about Dead stickers-When I was younger(18-19) I had this bright yellow peice of crap dodge aspen 4 door that had a ridiculous amount of Dead/Zeppelin/Floyd stickers all over it (including the windshield) and I lived in N.H.-and I was driving home from Old Orchard Beach Jerry Garcia Band show Shroomin' my brains out(I know should'nt have been driving) This Maine State Trooper pulls us over and we were like "oh shit" + He goes-"You kids coming from the Jerry show?" and I was like-"yes sir" and he goes "what did he do for an encore?"I almost shit my pants-I dont remember what I said but I remember he said "sweet" he actually said "SWEET!!" Anyway then he goes-"You know your not supposed to have stickers on your front windows or wind shield." so l said-"sorry sir" and he goes-"Your lucky im a Deadhead,now take this shit box back to NH and dont come back!!!" guess its true-"We are everywhere"
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Your story made me smile GratefulTwinz. Thanks for sharing that!********************************** It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine
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Hey Now- I have that relix mag you want (its pretty beat up cover's ripped off but it's still intact)-Trade you even for a California license plate style DEADHEAD sticker---Deal?
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Just caught the 3rd dead rehearsle, lovin Warrens outlook on playin with the boys. THIS TOURS GONNA ROCK!!!"Theres a band out on the highway, their high steppin into town" Phatmoye
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TILL THE SPECTRUM!!!!!!"Theres a band out on the highway,Their high steppin into town, Its a rainbow full of sounds, and it's fire works, calliopes and clowns, And everybodys DANCIN!"
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grate story about tthe Maine head trooper who gave you a break. reminds me of a tale: I remember back in the 80's, I was working some shit job that had me driving up and down the NJ turn pike early am. way too much caffeine in my system and way too little sleep... in my ride, which had only ONE, subtle dead related roses sticker on the rear window, (you had to be a head to know what it was) I was cruisingg down the pike at about 70 miles an hour, shaving with my electric razor on the way to work... early am, before sunrise, I suddenly get hit by a flash of light. ok, keep going, trying to stay centered, I notice a car riding up on my right, and I get hit in the face with another flash of light. damn, a NJ state troop in his roller pulled up next to me, shining his mag light in my face, he drops back, and of course, puts on the red lights. I pull over, keeping my hands on the wheel. roll down the window, he walks up; his hand on his gun, big bright light in my eyes. "I was shaving, officer" I said. 'You're speeding, you are all over the road, AND you are shaving!!!??' "Yaa suh, I'm sorry. I'm going to work" 'shaving??!!' "yaa suh, sorry" (long, loud heart beats that rival Edgar Allan Poe eminating pounding my clavicals ) 'shaving??!! what would Jerry say?' and with a chuckle, he turned, got back in his roller and drove off. I let my pulse get back down to a normal beat before I eased off the shoulder and back into traffic. getting back into civilation now... an adventure. peace.
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today for the cinco de mayo show in Chicago. Very pleased, very worth the wait. Jazzed about the Rothbury Festival this year with the DEAD as Headliner, plus DYLAN, and WILLIE. very good line-up.
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Could this be the return of the love bug?
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Hi all~ It's super late, so I haven't done the google search tonight to see if there are tickets left for the March shows in Cali...As it is, we are having issues with work, so I don't know if we can even go to the La, much less the Shoreline show...but still, I'm bundling up my sage and hoping for the miracle... Anybody know if people will be selling tickets in either of the lots if I don't get a chance to buy them earlier??? Also, anybody planning on selling anything??? Anybody planning on holding drum circles or other lot jams?? I remember when we went to the Dead in Nor Cal a couple of years ago, the dang horse police broke up the circle...it was such a bummer because I really wanted my hubby to get to experience a good one...Anyways...back in '93-'95, I never went with a ticket, I always had to save money until the very last minute, so part of the beauty of the whole thing was the lot and the luck that I would get if I was blessed enough to get in...course, that was a long time ago...it sure would be nice to go this year...I've been wanting to take my dad (who just loves music and was all hippied out in the 60's, but never really "got" the Dead...), as well as my youngest brother who is in his early 20's and who I think just might really like it... Any info. is appreciated... -Hopeful79 (Stacy)
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WHOOPS - I meant the MAY SHOWS IN CA...Don't mind me...it's already 1 a.m. and even with a little nap, I'm just getting a bit tired I guess...I'll check in again in a day or two...hope there are tickets when and if I get the money and blessings to go~ Until next time...keep loving and living and enjoying the WONDERFUL MUSIC OF THE WORLD!!! ~HOPEFUL
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Hate to put a damper on anyone-But im Bummin out right now-Just found out I cant go to the show because we just got an unexpected HUGE bill that is of a personal nature and there is NO WAY to get out of it and there is also NO WAY I can afford the tickets and the show- unless some crazy miracle happens between now and 4/18 like hitting the lottery! I am truly sad. Guess I will just have to hope for some east coast summer gigs or just settle for DSO at Hampton Beach in june :-(
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Sorry to hear of your sitch...We are right there with you on that one!!! We're self employed in the construction industry, and it's just so crappy right now!! Bills just are no fun, especially, when you consider the whole idea of just losing the house and the credit cards/utilities;etc...and walking away from the rat race and doing some travelling, camping, dancing and overall, just living the life "outside of the rat race"...don't mind me...it's almost 3 am and I am still on the computer for work...tomorrow is going to be interesting with my whole two or three hours of sleep...! Who knows...me and my hubby just might end up rv'n it at one point and then we'd get to see tons of shows instead of working so much every day...I guess we'll see where the good Lord takes us... Anyways...good luck with the other shows that you are waitin on a miracle for and HAPPY ST. PATTY'S to another nite owl!
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Now I just can't wait for Cinco De Mayo. I hope all the toils and snares you have run into can work themselves out, especially if you just can't wait to hear the boyz play. The Rothbury fest is a must, and the only summer tour dates confirmed. I will highly recommend going for 4 dayz if you can, it is one of the Greenest, Good Time, musician, dancin, and hippy fests I've ever been to. The special guests will amaze you. Let's get on with the show! ~peace~ _____________________________________________ 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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Hi all, I'm sitting here in Ireland on Paddys day. I should be out having a few pints with my mates BUT I managed to draw the short straw in work and so I get to be on call :=). The only thing cheering me up is that I have 2 tix for the show in Washington. Its coing to be my first Dead show and I cant wait. Bringing my better half with me.mad to think just 3 yrs ago she was listening to hip hop kinda stuff. managed to bring her round via the last waltz, woodstock and festival express. Now she has a load of dead on her ipod and is excited about the concert as me(never thought id see the day) I was wondering what the rules are in relation to bringing cameras into the concert venue, Its very laid back in Ireland (in most venues). I dont want to end up having to que and then go back to the hotel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers and happy paddys day to one and all.
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Spring is peekin its head around the corner. Are there any St. Patrick day vines??? "Theres a band out on the highway,Their high steppin into town, Its a rainbow full of sounds, and it's fire works, calliopes and clowns, And everybodys DANCIN!"
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As a matter of fact I listened to the 1988 St. Patricks day show on the way to work. "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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Found it, signed it, and it looks like its gettn close. "Theres a band out on the highway,Their high steppin into town, Its a rainbow full of sounds, and it's fire works, calliopes and clowns, And everybodys DANCIN!"
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CAUTION!!!PLEASE!! Everyone!! If your gonna have a few green beers tonight, PLEASE don't drive. I'm sure the boys in blue are just looking for an excuse to pull someone over tonight. Would'nt want to miss you guys at a show do to excesive fines for a DUI. Please be careful my fellow deadheads. HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL ST. PATRICKS DAY EVERYONE!!! "Theres a band out on the highway,Their high steppin into town, Its a rainbow full of sounds, and it's fire works, calliopes and clowns, And everybodys DANCIN!"
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where can I find a set list for the penn state show
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setlist, and a vine of the show, here.
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tonight with the Allmans. The other night the ABB played I Know You Rider with Trey from Phish. It is available on You Tube. Good stuff. I think seeing warren tonight will get me psyched to see the Dead in april. "One watch by night, one watch by day If you get confused, listen to the music play"