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  • Myshkyn
    9 years 5 months ago
    Oceanic Feeling
    Looking at shots of the sea of Heads made me reflect upon the idea that when in "the mystical state some individuals can at times massively regress (progress?) to a condition of de-individuation, to the 'oceanic feeling' in which Self and Not-Self are one in pantheistic harmony and union." - Weston La Barre; The Ghost Dance
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    susan_f
    9 years 5 months ago
    UK Deadheads?
    I went to see the 'Live' cinema show on Monday 6th at Star City, Birmingham, UK and it was wonderful! Only thing was - there were only 6 of us in the audience! I didn't understand at all as when I saw the Ratdog concert in nearby Bilston, there were plenty of folks. Can anyone tell me why there was so few at Birmingham? Thanks to everyone who arranged the showing of the concert so far away, it was amazing to see all those thousands of people :)
  • Wyngman1984
    9 years 5 months ago
    Fare Thee Well - Chicago 2015
    I went to Chicago with a guy who I saw the most Dead shows with over the years. I first saw the boys in 1984 at Pine Knob and my last show was at the Omni in 1995. I thought the guys did a tremendous job in putting together great setlists for each show. They only repeated Cumberland Blues and Truckin' during the 5 shows. I thought the final night in Chicago was amazingly strong and the atmosphere was unbelievable. China->Rider opener into a great Estimated! I was always a fan of Built to Last and they did the song justice. We got a Sunday song with Samson followed by a well-jammed Mountains Of The Moon. Throwing Stones was over the top to close the first set. The fireworks at intermission was very cool and lasted about 10 minutes. I heard Miracle in the opening notes for the 1st song of the second set, but got the last Truckin! Thank You, BOYS!!! Everyone was waiting for Terrapin and Trey played not only extremely well on it, but he did a very admirable job every night. I am not a Phish fan, but I have always liked his guitar work. Unbroken Chain never caught fire, but it was great to see them do it for the last show. I will say I never cared for The Days Between and I wish we got something else there, but to each their own. The great part of being a Deadhead is that we all have our favorites (and a selected few we do not want to hear). Not Fade Away was needed and outstanding. Thanks for the acoustic Attics to end the run! Love ya!
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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 Eyes Of Rocklin on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 21:23

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Oakland Coliseum Arena 1993 Chinese New Year Show. Corrina...I had an epic moment with many heads in a tunnel dancing in unison to the pulsating rhythm of that tune.....a great memory!
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Submitted by truckineric on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 21:46

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Righteous! Corinna is pulsating. Less than two weeks from showtime. Tics should aririve this week! ⚡️
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Submitted by scarlettb7 on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 07:15

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Hey All,I have an extra General Admission Field ticket for each night in SC. Face value, which I think was 199.50 or so. Waiting for my tickets so I am not 100% sure of exact dollar. PM if you want. Thanks and see you soon.
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Submitted by hbob1995 on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 11:40

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Ticketmaster just released more tix for both shows.Get them now if you are interested Rock on
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 12:51

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...come out and playeeyaaayyyy How 'bout that Lebron (so full of humility...NOT!) (if you're the best in the world, you don't need to tell everyone you're the best, the world would already know) OK, he is the best (at throwing elbows into the competition).
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 12:52

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What are those things, and what do they look like?
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Submitted by KYTrips on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 14:11

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... TICKETS!!! Just arrived today in Louisville, KY for 7/3, 7/4 and 7/5. They were mailed via SASE. Hold on, y'all... yours are on their way!!
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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 14:28

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Nice to see TM sending out this kind of email...the typo makes them look like...TM.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Alert: Greatful Dead – Fare Thee Well Tour Update Inbox x Notification 3:42 PM (42 minutes ago) to me Attention ticket holder! We have great news regarding your upcoming event. Greatful Dead – Fare Thee Well Tour Levis Stadium Your tickets for order number 81-43931 /NCA has been printed and have been shipped to the address provided. Thanks for being a fan! Ticketmaster Fan Support
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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 16:10

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I too received the wonderfully crafted email from TM! Some relief to know they are on the way!! A good friend who is also in the Sacramento region also received the same email today. His was 3:40 mine was 4:00 PT.
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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 16:22

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I too received the wonderfully crafted email from TM! Some relief to know they are on the way!! A good friend who is also in the Sacramento region also received the same email today. His was 3:40 mine was 4:00 PT.
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 16:32

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Has anyone heard anything re PPV? With FTW right around the corner, you'd think they'd want to promote it via the satellite and cable providers? Could it be Shapiro is hitting a business snag on one money-grab he can't leverage?
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Submitted by Rubble91 on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 17:36

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Got my tix for SC now I just need them for Chicago.I'm in Philly
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Submitted by peakshead on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 17:44

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I like to eat hot dogs on Independence Day.......this Fourth of July weekend, scalpers will be eating tickets !!!
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Submitted by Rubble91 on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 18:20

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This doesn't hurt the scalper it only hurts the end user that made plans to drive or fly across the country before the show. The scalper will still sell his tickets. If I don't receive my Chicago tix before I leave for SC I am not sure what I am going to do.
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Submitted by direwolf58 on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 18:29

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I received the same email confirmation today from ticketmaster. My Santa Clara tickets arrived last Wednesday, five days prior to the email. More like Communication Breakdown. I feel the breeze picking up as people receive their Chicago tickets and let out a collective sigh of relief.
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Submitted by MaineHead72 on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 18:40

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SC tickets finally arrived today (same day as e-mail notification) in mid-coast Maine - 10 days and counting to liftoff! Hang tight brothers and sisters!
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Submitted by deadgeek on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 18:52

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Did anyone else get the e-mail from MLB to create an account for the stream? Looks a little weird so wondered if anyone else got it.
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Submitted by truckineric on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 19:31

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Got mine! Countdown to launch begins!
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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 19:52

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So happy for you!! Feeling so good!!!!
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Submitted by baldomero on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 19:52

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yea I did, its legit because I also got cubs tickets with the same account for when we are in Chicago for the shows:)...I ordered all 5 shows,live in CA but got really lucky with 3 day passes for CH...
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Submitted by truckineric on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 20:08

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I ordered the webcast just in case there would not be a ppv. No info on ppv yet but if it is going to happen I will cancel the webcast. Called Comcast couple weeks ago and the guy had no news but said check back around the 21st. That's when he said they get the new ppv schedule. I got the MLB . Com email today too. Thinking it's because I ordered the webcast. It had instructions on what to do. Grateful Dead forever!!
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 20:41

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GOT MY SC TODAY ALSO, SAME E_MAIL ALSO. 1/2 limbo over, 1/2 to go. :-) Oh yeah, happy here in NorCal!
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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 21:35

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Very cool! Tickets rained down on Sactown today!!! Happy for you bro!!!
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Submitted by Trude on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 21:37

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This ticket marketing is getting me down. What will be the next surprise announcement from the executives. I know the shows are going to be great & will be with all of you one last time BUT there will be a shadow of corporate greed over us this time. Sad we have come down to this VIP- ultra marketing.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 22:13

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+1 Back at y'all, congrats to all that have received and to those about to receive... The time is near...
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Submitted by terrapinstationed on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 04:35

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Well I FINALLY caught they were sending my Chi-town tix via UPS as of today. I didn't get an email or tracking # upon delivery just did a random daily reference search on UPS of my order # and saw it was on the way....so you non mail order people might want to do the same. A "Heads" up :)
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Submitted by Bluepearl on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 05:37

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Tickets for the Chicago shows arrived from GDTS-TOO yesterday!! Just my SASE with regular postage. We live in Wake Forest, North Carolina (north side of Raleigh). I imagine everyone will be getting their tickets very soon. Best of luck. See you in Chicago!
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Submitted by tbonebozzone on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 08:41

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UPS next day air envelope with am delivery with ticket master tix just arrived. should have just elected regular mail, but was being cautious. Anyone "connected" to the family/staging company have any word if the back and sides of the stage will be open? Quite sure it is not a 360 degree arrangement, but curious if an effort was made to add any sight lines? Some of my best shows were side and behind the stage on Jerry's side. Have had awesome views of Jerry and Brent, Jerry and Bruce, Jerry and Branford, etc. going back and forth and Jerry looking right at us when he came back to his stack for a smoke after every song.
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Submitted by eternal youth on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 09:34

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im just wondering if anyone in canada has recived their chicago tickets, im still waiting!!
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Submitted by lucy90 on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 09:39

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Wondering if anyone who selected FedEx with GDTS-TOO got Chicago ticket yet? Going crazy in NY...
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Submitted by _ on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 09:47

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The I love NY taxi ones would sure look fine on a bumble bee....
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Submitted by rsquared4 on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 10:19

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I too am "patiently" awaiting more info on the cable TV PPV. It seems to me that this info has been very slow in coming. I have contacted my local cable Comcast branch a couple times with very little info or resolution on when I can order it. I also have contacted iNDEMAND, the source PPV company that offers the service to all cable and sat companies. They were very kind and helpful and assured me that all local branches will definitely be offering this PPV. They just could not give me an actual date. If I was trying to cash in on a PPV, I know that I would offer it in advance and would advertise; I have seen none of either.
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Submitted by terrapinstationed on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 10:41

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Blessed to just be in ear shot of the sweet music but been wondering how the stage will truly go down. Shapiro did say all the speakers/screens will be directly behind the open stage. Everyone have a safe and blessed trip to both shows. Can't wait!!!
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 10:51

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My guess about the PPV "debacle" (I have grown to like that word), is that MLB.com has the initial rights to all sales of this PPV event until a certain date has passed (so that they can bleed as many 'heads as they can before it is made available to the cable companies). More concert politics. I would even go as far as saying there is a gag order placed upon them to not discuss it with ANYONE until, let's say, a week before the first event. So approx. June 20 we should see something (if they are offering it all). Now we have yet another limbo, and more CONJECTURE (like we need more of that!) PPV LIMBO! OHHHHH YYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
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Submitted by Totem on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 11:05

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I am envious of everyone getting tickets in their mail boxes. I have to wait until I get to Chicago to get mine. I have this recurring nightmare that I'll get to Chicago and the office will be like, "Good day Mr. Totem, those are fine pair of Dancing Bear Crocs your are wearing today. Umm, sorry Mr. Totem, we can't seem to find your tickets. The envelope is empty. Sorry, but we have no additional tickets available. Can we offer you a matching dancing bear lanyard and refund?" Those suckers better be locked up in a vault with guards armed with LSD super soakers!
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Submitted by peacefulkats on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 11:12

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I am hoping to help out our Dead family by providing someone with the experience of a lifetime. I have 2 tickets to each of the Santa Clara shows that I purchased through the lottery system. I am unable to go because I recently had surgery. I hope that I can be the "miracle every day" for some true fan. Please let me know if you are interested. ~peacefulkats
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Submitted by TCarr on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 11:23

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SiriusXM will be broadcasting the Chicago shows, just no video. www.siriusxm.com/gratefuldead We've got XM in the car and online for our computer, which has its audio output going to the stereo. This is where we'll be doing the Chicago shows. Still waiting for our secondary market Santa Clara tickets (Stubhub). Having been shutout of every other offering, those of us with secondary market purchases have to wait for tickets to be shipped and then reshipped to us! We're hoping they make it before we have to leave for Santa Clara. At least we're driving from Los Angeles and could leave in the late AM on Sat 6/27. Hoping to make a Friday departure though. See you in the 400's at Santa Clara!
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 12:43

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Thanks to everyone offering miracles here, and tix to SC for face! So nice to see heads taking care of heads. Strange though, no one offering face value tix to Chicago? Suspicious...(I smell a conspiracy or 3)
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Submitted by Rubble91 on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 13:04

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no reason to pay face here, when you can buy tickets below face on stub hub for SC.
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Submitted by truckineric on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 13:42

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Ya. Why help out a real Deadhead by buying their thicket for what they paid. Stub hub and after market sellers are who should be supported. NOT!!!
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 13:49

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Below face are gonna be no view tix anyway. Go Warriors, gotta bring it tonight!!!! Why? Because Luther says so... P.S. Wasssssupp T-Eric!
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Submitted by jbirge@nyc.rr.com on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 14:59

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Nothing yet here in NYC for GDTSTOO for Chicago shows. Chose FedEx option. Getting a little nervous.