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  • redhill_UK_Deadhead
    9 years 4 months ago
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    Hi Susan - I've sent a PM which will help you hook up with other UK heads. I guess you saw Ratdog in 2002 or 2003 or both?? I caught them in 2002 in London. There is a summer of love festival.party at the end of July - a great place to be with other UK Deadheads.
  • peakshead
    9 years 4 months ago
    Two for the Road
    I scored 7/4 on the lot (cart path, I guess......by the marina), so me and Mrs. P saw Saturday and Sunday. Well done, men. Thank you Bob, Billy, Mickey, Bruce, Jeff, Trey and Phil. You played and sounded great. Wife had never seen the Grateful Dead. Her favorite of the weekend: Days Between. I got on the bus in '83, first shows 11/7/85 and 11/8/85. Last show Father's Day 1995 in Giants-no comment needed there. My favorite of the weekend: Althea, I think. What a wonderful four days we spent in Chicago. It is easy to see why Shapiro et al picked this venue. Pretty good mass transit. Limited parking meant limited on site hassles for the band and promoter. As we recall, 93, 94, and 95 Shakedowns spiraled further into Lord of the Flies territory with each passing show. This weekend the vibe was laid back, a little tame even, but all the shopping and goods we needed and wanted were available. It appears to me that Mickey may have found some magic elixir or the Fountain of Youth; he looked as energetic and impishly deranged as ever. As Bob Seger sang, I saw "some old friends, good for the soul" from my touring days. What a trip that was. I never slept so comfortably after a show as this weekend. A four star hotel? Unheard of in the summers of the 80's ! I think I saw Dave Lemieux at a noodle bar just north of the river on Saturday afternoon, but I guess archivists and other fifty-ish Deadheads all look alike. We really did invade and swarm the city. That was pretty cool. More reflections later..... I have to mentally prepare myself to rejoin the work-a-day world tomorrow.
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    fillmore
    9 years 4 months ago
    FTW
    It hit me hard today at work, the withdrawal pain! The only positive thing about a show ending was that there always would be another one sometime. So used to waiting for the next show. I'm so glad I got on the bus and it's never going to be parked as far as I'm concerned. Thank you boys for more than just the music, thank you GDTS for my tickets (even though they were nosebleeds), thank you for all the great people I met over the years that made great memories for me (even those whose names I never caught), gonna miss the lots! I guess I just wanted to say I'm grateful and THANK YOU ALL. You will be missed.
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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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Submitted by Klangstone on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 13:05

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I think I speak for all of us here @ dead.net: Our kindest thoughts and prayers (whatever your affiliation or lack thereof) go out to the victims and families of victims of the floods in the south Texas area and surrounded areas. May you find some peace in your loss and hope for a speedy recovery from this disaster... :-(
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Submitted by hockey_john on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 04:08

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Sure many of us second that one klangstone. Being from Cape Cod all of my family lives here yet my sister just took a temp job in Dallas. Has us on edge a bit as if life doesn't to begin with.
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Submitted by stoltzfus on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 07:43

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i don't know what I expect, I guess, but...zzzzzzzzzzz. Bobby's movie, cover story on GD in Rolling Stone, nary a mention. Maybe have a contest where Phil will come make you dinner. or better yet, RELEASE SOME HOT SHOWS. boston 69 (two runs to choose from) 7/18/72 summer 85 summer 82 SYF photo framer?? C'mon. I forgot. This band has been around for 50 years. Glad I got stuff to listen to. Where is Dave L??? SEAGULL! Let's go for a boat ride, and crank up the tunes. Boston 4/69 is the first run we'll play.
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Submitted by BIGPAPARUE on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 04:38

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soon june will be here then tickets should be in the mail can't wait.
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Submitted by terrapinstationed on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 05:27

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I know when all we ever wanted was to learn and love and grow!!!!! Chicago and the Grateful sound taking over that city!
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Submitted by redhill_UK_Deadhead on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 09:59

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Hi Fatumptch you can register an interest here http://dead50.mlb.com/concert/dead50/international.jsp alternatively UK heads are organising a get together for the live stream in Leicester -- more details from cosmicharley@gmail.com for further updates there is a facebook group: U.K Deadheads & Fans of Grateful Dead EVERYWHERE !!! Cheers! Richard
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Submitted by truckineric on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 18:02

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I wonder if the spinners will be in Chi-town or Santa Clara. Jerry always thought they were a little weird.
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Submitted by blue mike on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 23:51

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Thank you, Mr. K. I understand about not encouraging trolls by feeding them attention, which makes them stronger. Conversely, as in the physical world, ignoring jerks turns down their energy and often makes them go away *if* you haven't been insulting. Sometimes I have a problem with that :-) I wasn't apologizing for his sake, it was for my sake. I had been a jerk, and it's good to own that — maybe it can undo some of the insult. At the least, make it less likely to happen in the future. Man, I'm way up to see people I haven't seen in 20 years... Is it really you?... No way! God, remember that Merriweather show where it rained so hard the creek flooded, and Bob lost four sheets when the water came up over his pockets :-( How about those free balloons in the Laney College parking lot before the St. Patty's day show at HJK? The Greek show in '87 where they broke out "Watchtower", Jerry pushing the riff harder and harder until it just came apart in his face...Yow! Folks may be surprised at what Trey chooses to do, and not to do, with those pesky mandatory "iconic" Dead songs. I had barely heard of Trey Anastasio when he and Page McConnell sat in with Phil and friends at the first show Phil played after his liver transplant. My impression of Trey was, he had an uncommon ability that separates the jammers from the wankers: he knew how to listen. Yes, I'll be disappointed if they don't play Dark Star, Stella Blue, Box of Rain... It's a surprisingly long list, what did Weir send Trey, 66 songs? For me, it's about the songs as a structure for improvisation, and about the kind people, and the memories held within the music all these years like genies in a bottle...and saying "how do you do?" before we're left behind.
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Submitted by _ on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 08:20

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June is busting out all over...
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Submitted by terrapinstationed on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 10:12

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If your planning to drive up & shake it down just know I saw where there are only 3 spaces left for July 3 in Chi-town.
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Submitted by ukcats on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 06:05

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Today being June1 starts the check the mail box for tickets fun. When will the tickets begin to show up?
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Submitted by Frontrow Joe on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:39

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The Park west and City Winery are both showing all three concerts. Left over salmon is playing an acoustic set during the break at Park west , and then a full concert after the show.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:48

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Wow, rrrrrgrrrr your musical knowledge knows no bounds...
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:54

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You are out of your jurisdiction ....back on the bus....bro...we need serous Mayoring.... Howdy Klanger! Happy Monday :-)
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Submitted by boo-cat on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 11:20

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...went the trolley..." ? lol ;p (just saw the American Masters documentary /bio on Judy Garland on PBS... Some of it seems to have stuck. ) Cole Porter rules!
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 11:26

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Indeed she does, soft spot in my heart for Bette Midler and Liza as well.... Gotta be eclectic.....
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 13:04

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"June is bustin' out all over" was on that Axidentals album. I'm pretty sure NO ONE else (anywhere) has heard of that vocal group... "Hello, we're the Axidentals" hehe
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Submitted by peakshead on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 18:33

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More tickets to Chicago go on sale Friday. I'm hoping that two of them will be for me and Mrs. Peakshead for Sunday.
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Submitted by letsthrowfrisbee on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 19:53

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help a head out and spill the beans
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Submitted by randyaronov on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 20:11

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does anyone know where to go to get webcast or pay per view info?
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Submitted by hockey_john on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 06:31

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Really miss the good old Grateful Dead. The one I grew up with. That's not to take away from upcoming events. Just loved them then love them today.
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Submitted by toospun on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 07:04

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where do i go and what time?
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Submitted by BIGPAPARUE on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 08:13

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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN MAIL ORDER TICKETS WILL BE SENT IN JUNE ?.
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Submitted by Spaceman Spiff on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 14:17

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Was just listening to 1990-6-16 at Shoreline, and it made me wonder. Do you think we'll be hearing Brent songs? We Can Run would be nice. I Will Take You Home? Those songs seem to have died with Brent. Can anyone else pull them off?
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Submitted by TCarr on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 14:36

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"A limited amount of single-day tickets to all three #Dead50 shows at Soldier Field in Chicago will be released on Friday, June 5 at 12PM EDT. There will be a two ticket limit per show, and sales will occur on-line only." The above is at: www.dead50.net No changes on the Ticketmaster site as of 6/2/15 @ 2:30PM PDT. Good luck to those of us that still don't have Chicago tickets. As for everyone that does have Chicago tickets already, please be kind and stay away from Ticketmaster on Friday and let those of us without tickets get them. Thank You.
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Submitted by truckineric on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 15:04

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I hope to here at least one. Blow Away or Easy to Love You would be nice. Love Brent!!
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Submitted by wharfrat23 on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 08:35

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I agree with TCarr. If you have tickets, no need to ping Ticketmaster to see the ticket options. Let those who need tickets use the bandwidth. It will likely be a typical TM cluster when a large demand event goes on sale, so take a breath and good luck!
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Submitted by truckineric on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 10:59

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Just got an email informing me as a ticket holder I will have a passcode for purchase of parking each night. June 8 10am pt is when they will be offered via link from another email only to ticket holders. $60 per night.
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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 12:04

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Also received email for parking passes. Only ticket holders to shows will be allowed to park in lots. You must show parking pass and event tickets when parking. I sure hope all the good vendors have tickets!!??!! This will make it difficult for many I am sure!! Still very exciting to get more news and I am thinking this must mean tickets are in the mail????!!!!!
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Submitted by zepthompson on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 12:32

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That I need to saleTop dollar tix for Sat in the 100s And less expensive for Sun in the 300s PM me if interested Face value! I'm going but hoped a buddy could make it, that can not...
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Submitted by tbonebozzone on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 12:58

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Gorgeous tickets in hand. Anyone heard about the stage set up? wondering if side/behind the stage will be the gems. Have sat behind stage for many GD shows and the monitors for the band had a sweet sound.
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Submitted by zepthompson on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 13:24

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my email says Your Tickets have been printed - so hopefully that means they will be in the mail real soon body of email reads Heads up Darrell, Your passports to a one-of-a-kind live experience are shipping shortly by US Mail.
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Submitted by Frontrow Joe on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 14:56

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This whole thing has been pins and needles since day one. I am patiently, and anxiously, waiting for my mail order. I only ordered for one night, and put any. I have no idea which night I will get tickets for, so I might try TM, but i agree with others here who say if you have tickets, don't clog the system. I have yet to get the e-mail that zepthompson got. Oh please be in my mail box before TM sale on Friday, then i won't have to bother with that fiasco. Thank you Jerry
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Submitted by tfonts on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 15:32

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Check your PM Please - thanks.
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Submitted by zepthompson on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 19:54

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tfonts is looking for Chicago I have Santa Clara SAT: sect. 108 row 11 [sale pending] SUN: sect. 310 row 3
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Submitted by wharfrat23 on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 16:52

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Those of you getting the ticket emails, or tickets themselves please post your email number that you received when GDTS let you know that you made the lottery. A whole new type of limbo.......
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Submitted by philledawg on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 19:37

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Trade only offer: 2 pair of Santa Clara Tix for both shows, if you want parking, I have to know by the 5th. These are lottery Tix, Sections 409, 411. What I need, in order. Dave's Picks 1, sealed, Winterland '77 Box, no Bonus disc needed, does not need to be new,Dave's Picks 4, sealed. Numbered CD's are preferable. I bring a bunch to the table. I have a sealed RT 2011 Bonus CD, Spring '77 Box, RT, Vol. 4 Complete. Here's the deal. The DP's are for my personal sealed archive. It's not about the money, unless it is to you. Yes, I could buy these. But, I have goods to trade if someone is interested. Know, I'd never look to make $$$ on the tickets.
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 21:39

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Keep us posted! May your mailbox be blessed tomorrow! :)