The Dead to Tour in Spring!

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January 1, 2009 - 12:39am

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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!
https://dead.net/dead09

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January 14, 2009 - 1:19pm

#2101

Leggs2

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Talk to me after the shows

To all those who are so excited about this tour and think anyone balking at a $100 ticket is out of touch with reality, come talk to me after the shows and see how you feel. What I've heard and seen about the Penn show this fall and NYE is not too encouraging. I'll be at Worcester, but I'm more excited about the $25 ticket I just bought to see NRPS at a very small club in NH on March 1!!! And on a positive note...as someone said on another forum, the higher up you are in an arena, the closer you are to Jerry!!!!
January 14, 2009 - 1:18pm

#2102

LunaSol

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February 16, 2008

It's been entertaining :)'

Better than the worst talk show. I have 3 kids, my husband just lost his job, not a trust fund baby, and think that the 178. I paid for 3 bad tickets to Chicago wasn't bad, who needs sets anyway. Hope everyone that is going has a safe and happy trip!
January 14, 2009 - 1:13pm

#2103

teamearth

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January 8, 2009

Why I'm a little sad

I guess my gripe with this is that the pre-sale gave me tickets that were not that good at all. You would think that if you are paying attention enough to get pre-sale then you should at least not get stuck behind / side stage at the top of the section. Right? I should have waited for public sale if I knew my seats would kind of stink. The other side of the coin is the price. I don't mind paying this for the Dead, I gave Phil 70 bucks for three shows last year. But the deal is I feel a little ripped off with Borin' Warren playing. It's almost a kick in the teeth after the fact. But in the end, I'm very greatful to be able to see this happen and will make my stand agianst corporate greed by only going to one show. I mean I have to go to at least one, but I can't support the prices that they are asking for. They should give the old timers a free ticket just to put up with Warren, never mind fuck them for 100 bucks. JG would roll over if he knew, and he knows. That's one less person giving off great vibes in the crowd. Too bad. The PHiSH are selling tickets for 49.50 for their comeback tour, why so much for Borin' Warren? Thoughts?
January 14, 2009 - 1:04pm

#2104

maybeyouknow

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January 2, 2009

stop fighting

jerry wouldnt like the way this stuff went down but im sure he wouldnt want us to take it out on each other the reason i got into the dead was not only the music but a sense of community that made me look forward to shows i still do and i want everything to work out. calm down everything happens for a reason we may never know that reason but just know it will work out in the end jerry probably wanted to leave behind those kind people that were so nice at shows now were reduced to fighting with each other lets be nice to fellow heads all you pessimists got a long time till may so tell yourself things will work out or write a petition so you can accomplish something more than bitching tell the band you dont like what went down . i personally am excited and i cant wait until the shows see you all there hopefully
January 14, 2009 - 12:53pm

#2105

masknu

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January 14, 2009

Don't lend your hand to raise no flag

How many of the sychophants apologists on this forum are Live Nation employees doing damage control? This band has been conned by a coporation - the same one that almost ruined other bands recently by abusing their fans. Fortunately for them, they've conned some of their fans too. Respect doesn't mean kissing ass choking on balls or whatever the snowplow guy likes to do in his spare time for fun. If I see coporate greed - I call them on it. The truth may hurt, but it's still the truth. They'd better be dragging some old sound equipment/men around if they're charging that much. Oh yeah and Warren (love him) aint up to the task - so many better guitarists that aren't so fixated on that southern rock sound. But, at least they aren't saying they're draggin some hag around, count the small blessings.
January 14, 2009 - 12:25pm

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snaggletooth

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Travlin to NC from GA

I need a ride from Fort Stewart GA to NC can help with gas money and ect912-980-4331 ask for andy honest to the point of recklessness
January 14, 2009 - 12:18pm

#2107

JINGLE

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IT IS WHAT IT IS

AS I ALWAYS SAID ABOUT THE DEAD, IT IS WHAT IT IS,THIS IS WHATS GOING ON (HIGH TIX PRICES) YOU CAN TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT,I CANT REALLY AFFORD THE TIX, BUT A FEW HUNDRED BUCKS TO TAKE ME BACK HOME, ITS WELL WORTH IT, YOUR ALL TELLING ME WHEN JERRY WAS ALIVE YOU WOULDNT DO WHAT EVER YOU HAD TO TO BE IN THE SHOW? TO HEAR THAT MAGIC? TIX FOR PHILL ALONE IN NYC WERE ABOUT $72, ALL OF THEM TOGETHER NOT WORTH IT? WEVE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT THEM TOURING AGAIN FOR TOOOO LONG TO LET MONEY GET BETWEEN US ALL, IM NOT TELLIN ANYONE NOT TO BITCH,IF THATS YOUR TRIP SO BE OT, BUT THIS IS WHATS GOING ON SO IF YOU DONT WANT TO BE ON THE BUS ANYMORE THEN JUMP OFF, MYSELF IM IN IT FOR THE LONG HUAL, FULL STEAM AHEAD WEREVER IT TAKES ME,,,,,, THE WHEEL IS TURNING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SOME RISE, SOME CLIMB SOME FALL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,JINGLE - FEW GOOD MEN MC - NEW YORK
January 14, 2009 - 12:00pm

#2108

deerjeff

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2008 tic $$$$

Livedust posted the highest prices for concerts in 08 but they were RE-SALE prices from Stub Hub, not the initial prices. Hey I am quilty I paid over $650 to take me and sugar mag to 3 shows on this tour, and without trying to sound like a snob, I can do it without cutting into my grocery bill.In Jerry's words "Choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil" and Greed and Evil are synonimous. What would we all say if the Band said, "who needs this shit, we will send you all your whinning baby money back" and cancel the tour...that would kind of suck! Not to fear; not with the pre sale at the level it was. Took me 2 hours of hammering the mouse but got the tickets I wanted....oh, did I say I feel as if I payed to much. MY absolute worst fear is that the shows are similar to that mess they did at Penn State in 2008. Lets forget the $$$$ its all about the music and that was not what I was raised on, please let them practice before they tour. And as far as I am concerned Warren is the closest both vocally and instrumentally as we will ever get to Jerry, so let Warren sing! Just one freaks opinion...
January 14, 2009 - 11:55am

#2109

NorthBoundTrain

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June 7, 2007

Dangnation........

Why all the hate towards others on this board recently ? If you do not agree with someone then so be it. No need for flaming off on someone or telling them to get lost. The Band belongs to all us and none of of us at once. The tribe is far and wide spread and includes many who do not think alike. Which is what I love best about my fellow Heads. We all do it as we do it man. So relax with the bagging on others. Be kind and the kindness will come back to you tenfold. If you hate then hate will be your life. NBT
January 14, 2009 - 11:48am

#2110

Anonymous (not verified)

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fawk'em (if they can't listen to honest feedback)

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I like to stay positive. But things need to be said. I don't fault anyone for speaking their mind (Ohho Freeedom, Ohho Liberty). It just seems to me that the Dead were the only band to keep their ticket prices low (Phish too, I guess) and now we have this tour to contend with that does seem to be a departure. There is a lot of capitalist greed running rampantly amok out there (click on the tour packages). I guess some people just like to get taken advantage of. We know how to do it ourselves though, ever better. Still, I got priced out of the Vibes last year and this shit is getting old... No wonder they got that statue of PT Barnum down there in Bridgeport, CT. You know his famous saying: "There's a sucker born every minute." So, if you wanna be a sucker, be a sucker. Otherwise, follow your bliss (& the Dead), commit random acts of kindness and, as we say up here in Vt. to those who can't deal with honest criticism (which is a big part of any "forum") Fawk'em if they can't take it.

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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!

https://dead.net/dead09

I just received my tickets for the Izod Center through GDTS TOO. I paid the price on their website when mail order went out but when I recently checked back the price had gone up from $53 face value to $94 face value. I got upper level tickets. I obviously wanted floor tickets. Has this happened to anyone else with GDTS TOO? Never the less, I am still very grateful for getting tickets at all! Thanks, Julia

Roseland video on youtube

Hey folks! I just posted my video from Roseland ballroom on Youtube. It is pretty good- I was in the first row! It is only a 10 minute compilation, but it's pretty cool. Check it out and message me to let me know if you liked it!!! That would make me so happy! xoxo alicina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur5_y3--d8E

from the first row at roseland

I told Alcinia I'm a roving sign that I was born to be a bachelor

Nice vid

Hey Alicina, thanks for the footage! It sounds very promising: Warren's playing is suitable melodic. I remember enjoying him at a few ABB shows and Guv't Mule. I like how the Dead's material gets him out of the straight ahead blues into more improvisation - nice ES335 too. The organ sounds great and even the singing is pretty good - go Phil! Love the harmonies. Nice wiggly camera during St.Stephen. Fun! Thanks.

Nasseau

Got my tickets for Uniondale this afternoon from musictoday by UPS. 22 jours avant de vivre l'experience "THE DEAD". Share the LOVE.

Nice Video

Alicia, thanks for that video. Just got back home after wild one day cross continental trip. Was maybe 20 steps behind you but in synch. Met some great people there. Had a fun time. Mama, Mama, many worlds I've come since I first left home

The Gorge Mail Order

Has anyone heard (or received email) notifications about mail order fulfillment for the Gorge? I haven't heard anything about fulfillment and am working on some travel plans but don't want to make any decisions until the tickets are in hand. Thanks and long live the Dead.

Go Ask Alicina

cool vid, alicina. thank you for sharing. if you happened to film all of the songs completely, and if/when you have time, please post them up on youtube, then, please post up the link here. it said this was your first show. somehow I reckon' it won't be your last. ( -; peace.

Thank-you all

I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and prayers. Little Cassidy is home now and doing much better!! You guys are awesome,Thanks again! On a lighter note- I recently moved and the dude who moved out said I could have all the crap in the basement, and among this crap was a bunch of old stereo equiptment-including some nice stuff like Bose speakers and some nice Pioneer tape decks and stuff. So naturally this sparked my interest in all my old Dead tapes(I have a shit-load as im sure alot of you do) anyway,To make a long story longer, I hooked up a bunch of this stuff and dug out my old tapes(oh yeah, on a side note, I plugged in an old CD deck and hit "open" and what was in the deck?-Grateful Dead/So many roads/Disc 3- Call it fate/nice score!) Anyhoo-I was all excited to go through my tapes and pick out some nice old nuggets only to discover that most of my tapes sound like garbage! :-( (muffled,hissy and just plain yucky!!) So, what I want to know is- Does anyone know how I would go about converting my old tapes into crisp,clear listenable(?) CD's??? Is that even possible? Somebody must do it! Those tapes bring back lots of smiles- Id love to hear them again!!!--Once again, Thanks everyone for the good vibes my little angel recieved-Means alot to me-G ♪♪:-)♪♪

Gratefultwinz

Why don't you venture into the Vineyard, where tons of stuff is available. I completely disposed of my cassettes and now have a load of shows that are all digital. The people are all friendly and there are lots of non-dead stuff available too. While it may seem a bit confusing at first, once you get the hang of it, it is great. I think there is an explanation on how it works in the topic "New Vines 2009." Hope to see you in there. "One watch by night, one watch by day If you get confused, listen to the music play"

here your go MPINKELMAN

Here is our GDTS TOO mail order status for each venue on The Dead 2009 tour as of April 1, 2009. Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. All tickets have been mailed out. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. All tickets have been mailed out. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. All tickets have been mailed out. Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. All tickets have been mailed out. Saturday, April 18, 2009 and Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. In progress, look for your tickets soon. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY. All tickets have been mailed out. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Wachovia Arena @ Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA. All tickets have been mailed out. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. All tickets will be processed this week and next. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY. All tickets have been mailed out. Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. All tickets have been mailed out. Tuesday & Wednesday, April 28 & 29, 2009 at The IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. Tickets were just mailed out. Friday, May 1, 2009 and Saturday. May 2, 2009 at Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. All tickets have been mailed out. Monday, May 4, 2009 at All State Arena in Chicago, IL. We will process this show the next couple of weeks. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at All State Arena in Chicago, IL. All tickets have been mailed out. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. All tickets have been mailed out. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at The Forum in Los Angeles, CA. "On Deck" Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. All tickets have been mailed out. Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre In Mountain View, CA. We will process this show the next couple of weeks. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at The Gorge in Quincy, WA with special guest Allman Brothers Band and The Doobie Brothers. We will processes this show in the next couple of weeks.

GDTSTOO

Here is an clip from my latest GDTS TOO update on 4/1/09: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre In Mountain View, CA. We will process this show the next couple of weeks. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at The Gorge in Quincy, WA with special guest Allman Brothers Band and The Doobie Brothers. We will processes this show in the next couple of weeks. They have already sent my ticket for Denver and my 1st Shoreline both of which are incredible seats!!! Gratefultwinz I am glad to hear your lil' one is doing better! It is a sad thing when my grandkids get sick. My youngest one just lost her first tooth - she is just too proud to show it to you - LOL! I luvs munchkins with all my heart and soul - I luv to spoil them too! AHH YES the joys of bein' a grandparent! Grandchildren and Grandparents we have a common enemy - LOL! I am working on getting my self well today - I tried going back to work yesterday which did not go very well. I unexpectedly sat down - only because there was a chair available, other wise I would have hit the floor. I'm not able to eat much which means I've got low blood sugars. I am still tryin' to adjust my insulin shots - the pharmacist suggested I drink pedialyte - nasty stuff no wonder kids don't like it. Thankfully no more problems with my heart or the turbo squirts. yeah like you folks really wanna hear all the details. Peace and positive vibes to each of you.... We're gonna pitch a ball Down to the union hall We're gonna romp and stomp till midnight We're gonna fuss and fight till daylight We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long Shine On! Saint Stephen

GRATEFULTWINZ

So glad to hear your daughters feeling better. Sweet score on the equipment in your basement. You can convert tapes to CDs and adjust the music levels to a certain extent. My dad does this alot on his old country musis tapes and some of my old tapes i've had for years. Also my friend, I e-mailed you with some pictures to use on your user ID. Enjoy!! Peace- Moye

Morning all...

First St. Stephen I hope you feeling better, I've read the last day or so of posts and you need to get better - there's a tour coming up! Second, GratefulTwinz, I'm glad to hear the little one is better as well, I have 2 little ones and it's so heartbreakign when they're sick. ANd last but not least, I picked up my first "for fun" read since graduate school - it's Phil's book Searching for the Sound and let me tell you, I"m loving it! I'm so excited for the upcoming shows, and just giddy all around. Anyway, just had to share my happy thoughts with my fellow friends here. I have come to think of this site as a home away from home with so many friends and interesting stories on every page. Okay enough rambling, have a grate day everyone! Can't wait for MAY!!!! ~Tam

GRATEFULTWINZ

"ONE MAN GATHERS WHAT ANOTHER MAN SPILLS!!!" Peace- Moye

Ok Monday was my pre tour...

I am so ready for MSG 4/25!!!Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

The Vibe

Glad everyone is doing and feeling better. It's the Dead Vibe. Let it flow. Let it grow. Got my Nassau tickets today. 4 on the floor. Sweet!!!! Gearing up for 5 Dead shows in 8 days(with a BRUCE show in between.) How sweet it is. Peace and Love. Nailed a retread to my feet And prayed for better weather "Oh if a man tried To take his time on earth And prove before he died What one man's life could be worth I wonder what would happen To this world."

St.stephen/So.tamara/phatmoye and everyone else...

Thanks for caring- shes much better now-running/playing/singing-I love it!! st.stephen- hope you get better in time for the shows-thanks for "turbo squirts" I was using that at work-cracking people up!!

Scalpers~

People who buy tickets just to make a profit from fans should EAT SHIT AND DIE!

Hi Southern Tam!

I am an insatiable reader who just joined the dead family in 2004, but I loved Searching for the Sound. I felt like I got to meet the family and really understand all the dynamics behind the band. Glad to hear you're loving it too! Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.

Grateful Twinz!

Did you get my private message? Not sure if I sent it correctly, but I would like to make contact with you. Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.

Found A Rose

I went out to the parking lot this morning and somebody had stuck one long stemmed red rose into the snow in front of my car. I'll take it as a sign of good things to come very soon! Still hoping for 10,000 roses to fall from the rafters as the boys open up with Midnight Hour in Albany. ~Same old friends the wind & rain We'll see summer come again~ Hey Sway, Ain't no time to hate! Scalpers will get what is coming to them...

Last Minute Tix Released

GDTSTOO has just released last minute tix for Greensboro, Washington and Albany. "Get your hands out of your pockets"

All good things in all good time!!

Just want to say this is one of the happiest days of my life(Besides the birth of my children,and my wedding,of course) Today I was "MIRACLED"!!!! My wife and I are going to see THE DEAD-Sunday Night 4/19 Worcester!!! Thanks to kindness of a stranger who must have read about my sadness about not being able to go- and found it in they're heart to contact me and offer us 2 floor seats!!! Thanks to that person(YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) the next 2 weeks im gonna be walking on air!!!!!♪♪ "Man, oh man, oh friend of mine-All good things in all good time- Run,Run,Run for the ROSES!!!!"♪♪ "Thank-You......For a real GOOD TIME!!" Just goes to show- That sticker I saw at one of my first shows still rings true, DEADHEADS: THEY LOVE EACH OTHER :-)(-:

I NEED A MIRACLE!

I NEED A MIRACLE FOR MSG AND WASHINGTON !!!

I NEED A MIRACLE!

I NEED A MIRACLE FOR MSG AND WASHINGTON !!!

Congrats GratefulTwinz

This is the true spirt of a Deadhead, someone who gives to others in a time of need. Hope your wife and you dance your socks off then you'll have nothing to do but smile,smile,smile. Fare Thee Well

Greensboro

I am a travelling Head, currently in CT and I need a Miracle.No Tix, no car, little money, and a brother that needs the same. I hope miracles will happen as they always have for me and a kind friend I haven't met yet may be able to help this Head into the Greensboro show and get him a ride. Til the four winds blow you safely home Dan

CONGRATS TO GRATEFULTWINZ!!!

It just goes to show how many kewl people there are on this website!!!Enjoy the show my friend!! Peace- Moye

Smile,Smile,Smile

Happy Monday Morning Everybody!! Its a beautiful day(even though it's raining!!) 2 weeks from yesterday it's SHOWDAY!!!!!! To the person who miracled me: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKY OUTHANK YOU THANK YOUTHANK YOU THANKYOUTHANKYOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

ready to tour

going to albany both wooster msg nassau and both nights in philly great to hear you got in gratefultwinz iam all ready to go got my tie dies lined up and the car gassed up even though i got 11 days to go

Getting to the Gorge

I am thinking about surprising my hubby and adding the Gorge onto our list of shows to see this tour since it falls on our anniversary. Would be a sweet and memorable gift. We would be flying in from the East coast. At the risk of sounding clueless - is Seattle the best hub to use? Any info on where to stay or other things to do while there would be terrific. (also thinking about renting an RV... Cheers:)

Spokane for The Gorge

You will want to fly in to Spokane unless a cheaper plain ticket and miles more driving is important to you.

yipeeeeeeee!

Im so excited I can hardly stand it!!!!!!!!!weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! MSG and Philly here we come!!!

One more Sunday Night!!!!!

12 More days till Sunday Night Woooooosssttttaaaaaaa!!!!!!!♪♪♪♪♪:-)(-:

Lamagonzo

Thanks for the direction:)

Wooostaaa? No, it's wiiistuhhh!

Guess it depend on which street you grew up on! Should be gr8 shows though, no matter how you pronounce it.

Happy Anniversary Mainehippychick!

Hope your adventure out west brings out the best!

Gorge show

I just learned today that the gorge show is completely sold out. I'm glad I didn't procrastinate on this one.

LOOKING 4 A RIDE FROM PHX TO CO & CA SHOWS

I live in Tempe, AZ and looking to see if anyone in the Phoenix area is going to CO and then CA for the 3 shows? A friend of mine suggested posting on here, my next option is to take a bus, but really don't want to do that, I would like to bring my boo (my doggy), I'm not sure if the bus will let me bring her. Please contact me if anyone has any ideas or thoughts... Kat Johnson

What's the Deal?

What's the deal w/the Thread Heads thing in Worcester(Wiisttaa) anyway? I know they want everyone to make Dead related quilts ro welcome the band(Which is a very cool idea(BTW) But where are they going to be displayed? It would be cool if they hung them all out in the hallways for all to see!:-) P.S. Bob Weir, If your reading this please play Cassidy/Deal sunday night. Thank-you,George

LOOKING 4 A RIDE FROM PHX TO CO & CA SHOWS

Worcester Lots?

Anyone Know where the best lot (and what time they open) is within walking distance of the DCU?? I want to go early and absorb the full experience!!! "Man,oh man,Oh friend of mine-All good things in all good time":-)

lake placid 82 5 days till tour

up early 5 days till start of tour my hartford 77 cd comes today i love the sugaree but i cant help thinking while listening to lake placid that the lake placid show needs its own release sorry this is probably in the wrong forum im just very excited 3 days of school left this week and then albany worcester thanks forr the spelling tip lamagonzo woostaaaaa i hope everyone is as excited as i am that would make this tour just go beautifully

placid 83

on archive.org it says it is 1983 whatever year it is it needs release or i just need a copy or whatever best show of 83 ?

Chicago Tix

I got the email today- my pre-order tix for Chicago will arrive tomorrow!Woo Hoo!!

23 DAZE TILL PHILLY

23 DAZE TILL PHILLY!!!! Peace- Moye

Grateful Twinz...

JUst wanted to say that your story totally warmed my heart this morning, made me smile, smile, smile, knowing there's still lots of kind people out there. I love this community...there's nothing else like it. COngrats to you and your wife - dance your hearts out!!!!

twinz and everybody

THIS is what I love about deadheads! There is no better 'just exactly perfect' example of the modern, internet, miracle ticket! enjoy the shows!! drive safe, and please be careful out there on the road and in the scene. peace.

Worcester lots?

I am also interested in any information about lots near DCU. I'm driving up from New Jersey for the 4/18 show and would really like to revel in a full-day experience. Looking on the DCU Center website is making me worry that it is all garage (not tailgate friendly) parking. Twinz, if I find anything out about the pre-show/lot situation I'll be sure to share the word on this board. See you in Worcester. Peace