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    Spaceman Spiff
    9 years 5 months ago
    6/27
    Here is a perspective for someone relatively new to this world. I never saw the Dead live before Jerry's passing. Had a handful of opportunities, but always thought they'd be around forever. Then Aug '95 happened, and I regretted not going when I had the chance. Saw Phil a few times over the years. Some off shows, some rocked my world. And every time I have seen Bruce, he leaves us totally satisfied. Over the last 20 years, I have amassed an archive like most folks, and although I was not even alive in '72, could tell a '72 show from a '71, from '69, from '77, from '78, and so forth. Have my faves as well as stuff I could really take or leave. So, there's your background for what it's worth. Only had the dough for one show, and am not deadicated enough to do the "miracle" thing, so 6/27 was it. Probably for the rest of my life. My highlights: - Bobby just ripped through some of those songs. The look of surprise, relief, and even ecstasy on his face when he finished the marathon verse near the end of the Eleven, and then the roar of love back from the crowd was worth the price of that ticket. Beautiful moment. Truckin', The Other One, Morning Dew, all had similar moments where Bobby laid it all on the line. Love that guy more than ever. - Cryptical. What a way to start the first of the last second sets! - The moments when Dark Star and St Stephen began. Those iconic notes, 70,000 folks recognizing the magic that was happening. So choice. - The guy with the hugs during St Stephen. Those in section 122 know what I'm talking about. - Decent view from a "No view of the stage" seat. - Kind people all around. - Trey has clearly done his homework. So impressed, especially with Cream Puff, Truckin, St Stephen, The Other One, and Morning Dew. Those songs require much more than just proficient musicianship, and he delivered. - All the boys appeared to be enjoying themselves. - The rainbow and stunning sunset. (perfectly timed?) - Loved the old folks. So chill and just happy to be there. A lot of young folks seemed more worried about scoring their next hit than enjoying the music. But you old heads seem to have a perspective. Stuff I could have done without: - A first set that takes a full hour to get through six songs is not my kind of first set. Seven, I guess, if you count the Born Cross-Eyed, which nobody around me seemed to notice before it had already come and gone. - Soooo much directionless noodling. I took a break during an extended noodle, and the concourses were packed with thousands of people who, like me, had lost interest. Not even paying attention to the music anymore. Coulda been intermission for all I knew. I got the impression that at times, other members of the band were trying to get back on track, but Phil would pull them back to another meander. Other than those moments, they seemed to be roughly on the same page. - There were maybe three moments when I actually heard Bruce's keys. The guys knows his stuff. Turn him up! And why was Chimenti even there. I only heard him once, and it was some kind of Spacey electronic effect. Like Bruce, use the guy! Turn him up! - Drums was great until Mickey stopped playing. And then I could barely hear Billy over the electronic noise. If you're going to do a '69-style second set, put the gadgets away and play some drums, man! - Left Cryptical unfinished (should be a big asterisk on any setlist). Was so excited to see how they would bring it back around, but they never did. Would have been a great bookend to Dark Star, St Stephen, Drums/Space, The Other One. But I'm being too picky here. - I guess Phil moaning into the mic during Space was supposed to be What's Become of the Baby? Heard many old heads around me who were just as confused as I was about that. - Bruce and Trey can sing many songs and do right by them. I loved to see Bobby hit those tunes with his entire soul. But, it wouldn't hurt to let Bruce or Trey bring him some relief. And with Bobby, Trey and Bruce all on the stage, why is Phil singing so much? Went to see JGB with John K at the Warfield the night before. Much tighter set, plenty of jamming, but with intent, like they were taking us somewhere. And the tunes! Those are my thoughts. Love.
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    freddyb
    9 years 5 months ago
    J and T get it
    Exactly the spirit and friendliness we saw in the Santa Clara lot last weekend. Sharing food, fun, laughs, other stuff...strangers stopping strangers......Great to get the "family" back together. Have great fun in Chicago
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    terrapinstationed
    9 years 5 months ago
    "He's Gone" for Good?
    Who thinks they will try to tackle that one again haha. All in grate fun. Chicago will see more cohesion no doubt. What other band could jam together basically for the first time as a unit in front of 80000 and pull it off. Why they last a lifetime, lov'em!!!
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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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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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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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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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soon june will be here then tickets should be in the mail can't wait.
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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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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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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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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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June is busting out all over...
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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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Today being June1 starts the check the mail box for tickets fun. When will the tickets begin to show up?
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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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Wow, rrrrrgrrrr your musical knowledge knows no bounds...
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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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...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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Indeed she does, soft spot in my heart for Bette Midler and Liza as well.... Gotta be eclectic.....
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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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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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help a head out and spill the beans
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does anyone know where to go to get webcast or pay per view info?
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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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where do i go and what time?
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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN MAIL ORDER TICKETS WILL BE SENT IN JUNE ?.
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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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"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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I hope to here at least one. Blow Away or Easy to Love You would be nice. Love Brent!!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Check your PM Please - thanks.
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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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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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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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Keep us posted! May your mailbox be blessed tomorrow! :)