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!
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January 24, 2009 - 3:00pm

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marye

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Hal! Steam!

Excellent! Hope we all meet at Shoreline. (I'm still at the fingers-crossed stage for tix, but I have hopes it'll work out.)
January 24, 2009 - 2:49pm

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Moye

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FRIENDS (WE ALL ARE)

96 more days till Philly run!!!WOOOOOOWEEEEEEE!!!!!! Anticipation is growing!!! Phatmoye
January 24, 2009 - 1:10pm

#1563

thesteam

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January 1, 2009

HAL's virtual hand

I accept! Thanks, I hoped we could work this out... :D My hand reaches out to yours as well. "Cloud hands reaching from a rainbow...." Shorline seems so far away...... My first show was in Winterland. Take care all.... :)
January 24, 2009 - 11:52am

#1564

bugsorter

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January 7, 2009

Oh Yeah!

Got 2 tix endstage 200 level at the Spectrum. Hoping they won't be obscured by speakers but don't really care. I got them ...that's all I care about. I passed up some from the presale being to picky.Wasn't going to let these go by. Wish I could remember what seats I had March 24, 1973.My first Dead concert.Hurry up May!!!
January 24, 2009 - 9:52am

#1565

rowdyroddy

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January 3, 2009

only 300 level available at

only 300 level available at Pepsi Center, for 2 seats. 1 seat was 208 Row 14....looks like the presales nabbed all the goodies, which is ok. Hopefully gtdstoo got the best chunk...
January 24, 2009 - 9:24am

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st.stephen_colorado

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January 10, 2009

Hey Now!

Sorry if my last post was a wet blanket - just tryin' to explain why I still luv The Dead and my extended family so much..... Tryin' to pick just one song that would blow me away - is kind of like bein' a kid in a candy store and only being allowed to pick one thing lol! Besides St. Stephen - Cosmic Charlie would be cool... and so would Big River.... and um Iko Iko........ and uh Me & My Uncle........ and maybe I Know Your Rider...... oh wait you said pick just one uh well uh..... DARK STAR!!! Gots to have me one of those!!!!! Atta Boy Jingle!!! I knew you would find a way to get there! theotherone2 - I am down for getting together @ Shoreline! Did you get reserve or GA? Mail order says I have a ticket - where I'm not sure.... I'm debating on staying the night at my bro's in Long Beach or maybe drivin' all night from The Forum up to Shoreline - What do you think? How long is that drive any way? Does anyone know if we can take disposable cameras to the shows or is this a venue by venue kind of decision? Saint Stephen with a rose. In and out of the garden he goes. Country garland in the wind and the rain. Wherever he goes the people all complain.... Shine On! Saint Stephen
January 24, 2009 - 9:07am

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ronbo0032

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Chicago 5/5 Ticketmaster

I too was in the system a very short time. There weren't many ticket available that's for sure. I picked up two in sec. 210 for $95 + TM charges. My friends could only find seats behind the stage. I see people are trying to resell the ticket for double the price. I say let them eat their costs. I used to buy extra tickets and give them away before going in, not so easy anymore. Too many scalpers ruining that. All you can do is smile, smile, smile. See you at the show!!!
January 24, 2009 - 8:47am

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nyctc7

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MSG/Ticketmaster

I was only buying one ticket. Generally, I don't select "best available" because I often don't like Ticketmaster's method for selecting the best. But I probably should have this time. First I selected "loge" and was offered a seat in section 71 which is not bad but just starting to be behind the stage. I declined. Then I selected the "100" section and was told none available. Then I selected "best available" and got a seat in section 234, which I bought. Not a great seat, pretty far from the stage, but not so bad, either. I wonder what I would have been offered had I selected "best available" first off. Oh well, considering what everyone's been through (I also came up empty in the presale) I should feel glad just tonot be in the nosebleeds. I also mail ordered for one seat, and got the 1 out of 3 will be filled for MSG notice. Anyway, congrats to those that got choice seats, and sympathies to those that didn't.
January 24, 2009 - 8:29am

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LastFairDeal

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Tickets, Shows & Songs

So... The MSG Ticketmaster scene was a bit rough! My wife was online and had the similar experience that Dire Rain Ripple had. But she kept trying. Ended up w/ Level 300 behind the stage for $100ea!! Wow! I hope mail order is better, but the last GDTSTOO update said only 1 in 3 orders would be able to be filled, if you postmarked on 1/13. I did, and now I will wait. But...The reason my wife was online instead of me, was because I was down at the TU (Knick) in Albany to check into the scene. They did the old wristband thing. I ended up being 7th in line and got 4th Row Center Section!!!!!!! WooooooooHooooooo!!!!! Therefore...Our Tour shapes up like this: Albany, Worcester (Sat), MSG and then 2nd night Philly. Life is good. Yes Tix are expensive, but as I tell everyone, you cannot put a price tag on the memories you create at a Dead Show! As for the Song... Dark Star is always on the list so I won't list that one, so how about old stuff? Viola Lee Blues!!!! Super tight would be sweet!!! Good Luck to all finalizing your ticket and travel plans. We'll see you on tour!!! I can Tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shines! I can Tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shines!
January 24, 2009 - 8:12am

#1570

Mr. Pid

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MSG 4/25 Ticketmaster

Singles were available rear and side stage only, but not for long. I let it go. Maybe next time, if there is a next time. I urge everyone to resist the urge to patronize scalpers. Let them get burned on their "investment" since they choose to look at it that way. They deserve to eat their bad karma. Did score decent floor seats for both nights at Meadowlands, though. There'll be music, sweet music! Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.

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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