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    It's good to get a cross section of opions regarding Fare Thee Well. I went to Chicago to pay tribute to a band's music that has given me immense pleasure and great enjoyment for the last 45 years. I did not set the bar high and was pleasantly surprised and delighted by the overall experience. I thought the band played the best they could, the shows were well organized by the promoters, the atmosphere was magic and the city was buzzing for the whole weekend. I went to the MAX and hit the Guinness hard and enjoyed every minute! I agree with your comment about the Other Ones 12-31-2002 show. It is indeed an excellent show. Jimmy Herring is quite superb, tremendous set list, a great high energy show altogether. To make comparisons to the present day is both futile and obsolete, as stated in an earlier response on this post. I also disagree with your statement that Built to Last and West LA Fadeaway are weak songs? All I know, it was an incredible experience and a privilege to be part of the scene at GD shows when Jerry was blowing it away night after night. Although Chicago may not be a fitting end for some, it was fine for me!!
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    It's all good...yes the music matters...and correct it was not the best performance I experienced but memorable.....peace And whoaaaa Listen to the music....all the time..... mmmmbop bop, bop bop
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    You guys are correct. So much of life and especially in regards to them is experiential. I can play the shows repeatedly and pick apart each nuance, but I am approaching the event differently.In truth, my only interest was the music. As heinous as it must sound, I found the crowds annoying. I embrace all the values and openness,but once I was in my early 20's I valued room. I made many friends throughout my years, but I was either blessed or cursed having made a bunch of money young. I would buy tickets as business expenses and had "brokers" who would get my friends and I first 3 rows for ridiculous amounts of money. Arguably, not the hippie ideal, but a great ride while it lasted. Life caught up with me, so I remember a certain time of life with great fondness.
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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 cumberlandcase on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 09:32

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received my beautiful Chicago tickets priority mail this morning. Added bonus, I know the girl who drew Friday's ticket
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Submitted by tbonebozzone on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 09:51

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Some enterprising dead head should create a custom lanyard and holder to keep these incredibly beautiful tickets safe and sound. Put it up on ebay, I will buy one for sure.
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 10:15

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What to the GDTS TOO tickets measure (length x width)?
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Submitted by wharfrat23 on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 14:55

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so let me put some questions out there about the tickets that are being received. - what is the price point/type of ticket? - where all three nights requested or was it a partial order? - was priority mail used? - location (east coast, west coast, etc)? I am just trying to put some logic around why the higher numbers are getting tickets before a lower number. It does not matter either way. I am just more curious than anything else.
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Submitted by wharfrat23 on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 15:00

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I plan on putting my ticket in my cell phone case behind the phone to keep it flat. Less chance of spilling anything on it or bending it inside a plastic sleeve.
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Submitted by cumberlandcase on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 15:43

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my tickets were the cheapest got two for all three nights used priority mail to the east coast (same town as the postal cancellation on the ticket, actually)
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Submitted by wharfrat23 on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 15:55

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Thanks Cumberlandcase. My initial thought is that maybe the ga tickets would go out first. They would be the easiest to print and mail, since seat numbers would not be an issue.
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Submitted by cumberlandcase on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 16:08

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News: Grateful Dead to issue 80-disc live performance box set. No word yet on which Grateful Dead song it will be.
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Submitted by zepthompson on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 16:50

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looks great not sure how big the tix are but we got 49er lanyards and pretty good size plastic sleeve to accommodate season tix great idea! 3 weeks to go
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Submitted by fillmore on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 20:44

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Got mine too. No priority mail, all 3 nights. $95 seats.
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Submitted by walstib1941 on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 21:38

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After spending many happy years (almost 50 yrs.) of being touring, dancing, etc.,etc. I followed all procedure and was shut out getting tix to the Ca. shows and Chicago 50th shows. I am losing the feeling of family that I enjoyed with all of the shows and parking lots. Back when we had camping my bus was there. My inside for tix when I had problems was through Calico and Bear (may they keep the fires burning till we are all together again..But this shut out has me not knowing what to do. What happened to our Deadhead Family......Philip Draper
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Submitted by jayclark on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 05:59

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Hello, so you rec'd an email telling you that your tickets have been printed and are being mailed? Just wondering if there is an email that comes before tickets are sent. thanks Jay
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Submitted by HeadyBrosevelt on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 06:17

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there are tons of santa clara tickets still available for face or less right now- if you don't care where in the building you are. go to cash or trade. org (face value website). hell they are below face on stubhub right now. as far as chicago- be patient. more tickets are being released today via ticketmaster- 12pm est and there could be another re-re in a few weeks. tickets will become available for face. patience.
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Submitted by KristineD on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 06:31

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The tickets are gorgeous - just beautiful. I'm so grateful for my ticketbastard nosebleeds, but I admit. I'm a little jealous. Congratulations again, to everyone that won.
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Submitted by Frontrow Joe on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:19

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Mama Tried....but got shut out on the reboot of tickets. Anyone else have luck today with Ticketmaster? I am going to check my mail box now for my one (and only one) ticket, hoping it's there! I still don't know which show cause I said ANY on my index card.
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Submitted by mbarilla on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:22

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I got bumped off grom the start,, looks to be sold out again !! jeez,, at least Dear Jerry show was cool Maybe I will invest the money into a large drone and hover over Soldier Field and get a Birds Eye view,, seems better than the offerings on the secondary market
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Submitted by KristineD on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:22

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shut out today. I hope you get the single best seat in the house !!
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Submitted by TCarr on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:25

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Well, after dealing with the TM timer on all 3 days for Chicago, I have been shutout once again. I was shutout of everything for all 5 shows. Chicago is just not meant to be for me, so glad we got Santa Clara tickets through Stubhub. For everyone going to Chicago, enjoy the shows!!!
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Submitted by Frontrow Joe on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:43

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You know something, when I read the words good luck, or any good natured saying towards tickets, I can't help but think of how fucking cool the Grateful Dead (and of course the scene) truly was, and STILL FUCKING IS!! So what I didn't get tickets, people on this message board still wished me well. there are other bands, but let's face it, there are no other fans like Deadheads. I was at Jeff Beck the other night and saw a bunch of heads there. None of us knew each other, but we all hung out and talked about (all kinds of) music. Where oh where does that EVER happen? Long live the Grateful Dead....and all the Deadheads, even the casual fans!! One more month and it will be a memory. Long strange trip indeed.
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Submitted by estimated-eyes on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:43

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I had one friend who needed a ticket to 7/3 (his only available day) and he scored and got in today. It is an upper level seat, but it has a view and he is in. So, there are some good luck stories. Sorry to those who did not succeed. The Gratefuldean blogger suspects there will be more ticket releases-- I tend to agree with him. Couldn't hurt to check out TM daily to see.
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Submitted by lostsailor78 on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:48

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Yeah I struck out again for the fourth time. How many times do they need to get my hopes up only to have them shattered? Lol. Oh well. Guess I'll be seeing the Stones on the fourth and patiently wait for my box.
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Submitted by terrapinstationed on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:53

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Blessings again! This extra/seat is better than my 3 day seat. So Grateful! Will make someone happy in the lot.
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Submitted by Stander on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:05

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Sometimes that light is shining on me-just got 2 for chicago. Lets dance
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Submitted by TCarr on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:17

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Are you actually telling everyone here that just got shutout, yet again, that you had Chicago tickets for all 3 days, but still found it necessary to go to Ticketmaster today and buy yet another ticket that you did not need, a ticket that a fellow Deadhead without tickets could have purchased? I'm sorry, but not the kind thing to do, or share about.
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Submitted by wharfrat23 on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:33

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I have to say I am with TCarr on this one. Why try for tickets when you already have them? At a minimum why not offer your now extra ticket to someone here, rather than trying to be a hero in the parking lot.
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Submitted by terrapinstationed on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:45

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Man someone asked if anyone scored. I didn't mean to be unkind. I miracle someone for all three nights as well already. I figured if I try for another one to get to a good head that's one less for a scalper was my thinking. I mean no disrespect to anyone, this music or community. Dig
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Submitted by Frontrow Joe on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:54

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I am in for the last show! Very grateful. Tickets are beautiful.
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:04

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Congrats....
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Submitted by philledawg on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:37

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Submitted by RockyMtnDead on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:53

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So located where at? A friend got the 4th at top price tier today but furthest point away from stage, at least they are in. I am still waiting on mail order I lucked bkessed on, Those ended up being the top price tier too, which would have been originally seats left or right of stage or back half of floor. With changes to seating/floor from original mail order pricing and locations wondering where mail orders will end up?
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Submitted by scottfry on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:31

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Hi all, I haven't gotten any emails about mine for June 28th show being shipped yet. I've seen the link to see what the tix look like, but want to remain surprised. Anyone that has been blessed to have received theirs already - could you let me know the size of them? I just want to be sure that I have a lanyard sleeve that is large enough to fit it. Kind regards, Scott
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Submitted by truckineric on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:36

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Hey Scott. The pics of the tickets that you saw are the ones people are getting that mail ordered for the Chicago shows. My guess is that Santa Clara show tickets will not look like those. Hopefully they are still cool though.
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Submitted by tbonebozzone on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:37

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The mail order for Chicago were 8.25 x 3.33 or so. Not sure if Santa Clara will be the same
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Submitted by Chinook on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:41

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I, like many others, have been waiting, and waiting. I, again like many others, received a confirming email on 2/26 telling me I was in. #320. So I just let it be - knowing that tickets wouldn't go out until June.It is now June and I see that people are getting their tickets. I am also seeing that others are getting emails telling them that their tickets were being printed. I have received neither. Today, June 5th, and asked if I am still getting tickets since it is now June and I haven't received anything since 2/26. [BTW my money orders were cashed.] I received a quick response telling me that they were only 30% through the ticketing process and to check back in 2 WEEKS! That would be the 19th - 2 weeks before the shows in Chicago! All I can think of now is what if they tell me to check back another time? I am leaving for Chicago on the 27th, if they aren't here by then I will be in a whole world of hurt. Question: I saw someone say they got their tickets and they had #320 - same number as I do. So what does those numbers actually mean?
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Submitted by tbonebozzone on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:44

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I received 2 tix for each night in Chicago Sec 434 same seats for 2 nights, then one night in sec 431. did not know what to expect, but figured the lower cost seats were in the 300's and 400's.
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Submitted by tbonebozzone on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:50

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My e-mail was 320, opted for priority mail, got my tickets on the 3rd. post mark was smudged. I did not get an e-mail about tickets being printed or shipped, think that is only santa clara. Ticket master, usually sends an email when they put them in the mail as well. My thought is you are going to get them soon.
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Submitted by soxfaninsanjose on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:52

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Got two tickets for all 3 Chicago shows. Nose bleed seats and $40 checks for upgrades returned with the tickets. Ticket artwork is different for all 3 nights. Very cool! Where can we post pics? See you in Chicago!
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Submitted by darkstar88xox on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 13:56

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I can't find the pay-per-view option on my cable provider (Charter) - has anyone else ordered pay-per-view through cable?
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Submitted by scottfry on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 17:31

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Thanks for the heads up. Maybe it is just the Chicago attendees getting their tickets so far. I do hope they look good as well.
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Submitted by reen on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 19:43

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Does anyone know if the promo / artwork for the two different cities will be available as posters? They sure are cool.
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Submitted by will74 on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 20:29

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Sorry if this has been covered already, but does anyone know what the deal is with parking for the Santa Clara shows? I will be getting a ticket indirectly (not through GD ticketing), and a friend has a ticket. I heard something about pre-sale parking tickets on sale today (?). Is it necessary to buy parking ahead of time? How? Anyone from the area have knowledge or suggestions for alternatives to parking at the stadium? I know nothing about the area, etc. Thanks to anyone with answers...either via the board or PM!