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    wissinomingdeadhead
    9 years 5 months ago
    FTW Story....
    This is the first installment of a journey that will take 3 hip ladies to Chicago from Boston; I'd like you to meet Althea, Bertha & Cassidy 3 gals who met each other at MSG 1990, they've been through the good times as well as the bad times, through marriages, 1 divorce & all 3 have 2 kids each, they share a strong connection in life & a stronger tie for there love of music, especially the Grateful Dead. It is 7:35 PM EDT, they made plans to meet at the site of the venerable Boston Garden at 5PM EDT, the vehicle they will be sharing the driving will be an ultra cool 1957 Willys pickup 4X4 just like the one Sugar Magnolia drove. As they go thru various states they will encounter MANY people along the way, in fact just before they began the journey the met a captain, & strange one at that asking if they'd like to out on the harbor in his Ship of Fools they said no, as the Race Is On to Chicago he asked for what they all replied simultaneously, FARE THEE WELL he said oh the one with Annabelle, they replied again simultaneously, that's the one!!!!! So now they're On The Road heading down I-95 with 9/26/91 in the tape deck, they want to stop in NYC, just to get in a "New York" state of mind before they head to the Windy City. Tomorrow I will tell you more as I have a story to tell, the story ends with the girls arriving in Chicago on Friday BEFORE show time, until then STAY DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • bolo24
    9 years 5 months ago
    Might as well...
    One more contest! Someone leaked the setlists before the Santa Clara shows, so I guess we'll have to come up with something different this time in case that person does the same for Chicago. Rumors are swirling about who might make a guest appearance this weekend, so we're going to have a 2-part contest. The first person to correctly guess how many guests will join the boys onstage during the course of the 3 shows will receive a piece of original Grateful Dead artwork as a prize. Additionally, the first person to correctly guess the name of the first guest appearing onstage will also win a prize. IMPORTANT: Read the Rulez before entering! 1) Only one entry per person, one number and name per entry. An individual's duplicate guesses will be ignored and only the first guess will count 2) Yes, "zero" is a number, and "nobody" is a name 3) Entrant must have a dead.net "joined" date of 6/30/2015 or sooner (to prevent guesses under more than one user name. I know how sneaky y'all can be!) 4) A "guest" is someone not in the announced configuration of the band who appears onstage and sings and/or plays an instrument (yes, a cowbell is an instrument - damn straight!). Guest must be a legitimate, recognizable musician/singer. Guys in the crew banging on stuff behind Billy and Mickey don't count. Politicians/promoters/announcers don't count. 5) Multiple appearances by a guest on a single day counts as ONE. Appearances by a particular guest on 2 or 3 days counts as TWO or THREE, respectively. For example, if Taylor Swift joins the fellas on Friday and Sunday, that counts as 2. If Kenny G is there Friday, Saturday and Sunday, that counts as 3, in which case I might beg the good Lord to call me home on the spot! 6) Only guesses sent to me in a PM will be considered. Anything posted in a forum will be ignored. Oh, yeah...please keep the PMs short and sweet 7) Entries will be accepted from 5:00 PM Pacific time on Thursday, 7/2 through 3 PM Pacific time on Friday, 7/3. Guesses submitted outside those parameters will be ignored 8) First person to guess correctly wins (determined by order of appearance in my inbox) 9) Past winners of prizes will sit this one out so someone new can share the goodies. Those folks are JimJohn, mbarilla, Syracuse78 and Strider88. Thanks for understanding, guys. 10) Yes, OF COURSE the rainbow was real. Sheesh! Disclaimers: Contest is null and void if guests are announced prior to 3 PM Pacific time on 7/3. This contest is not affiliated in any way with dead.net, Rhino, Musictoday, MaryE, band members, the ghost of Pigpen, seagulls hovering above Lemieux, etc. Just little ol' me! Have fun at the shows and good luck!
  • peakshead
    9 years 5 months ago
    triple post
    And that's Mickey, not Mike.
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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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sometimes the obvious answer is obvious for reason. fun idea
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sometimes the obvious answer is obvious for reason. fun idea
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The Golden Road ( To Unlimited Devotion)
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Tix arrived today in a USPS priority mail regular sized envelope. Whew! Now I can get excited and let that nervous feeling fade away. 113, 313, 212. Peace and support to all here.PM me if you are looking to offload a hotel for July 3 and/or 4.
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my first show was a JGB ucla... watched the whole show right behind Jerry...changed my life... point being pictures look like you can see the band from the back so yall complaining are in for a surprise... see you CH....webcasting this weekend...lets do this:):):)
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I'm taking my mother with me this weekend in mind and spirit. She was looking forward to going a couple months back but unfortunately she is now fighting some serious health issues. She's not only bummed about that but she is really bummed she can't be in Santa Clara. Brother coming into town to take over while I'm at the shows and he is gonna try to dial them in on his smartphone so she can have a peek. Love all ya' all and mom too. Be safe this weekend. Dance and enjoy. And remember these may be "warm up" shows but sometimes magic happens while your loose and warming up. Magic happens when not expecting. Magic happens inside each of us and sometimes on our own terms.
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My husband and I are debating to buy (2) 3 day passes w no view for soldier field-today or tom from stub hub. My question is they will be sent through UPS right? and prob be cutting it very close does anyone have any experience w this and know if the date listed will be the day they arrive or not worth the risk. If not Im honestly prob going to show up and scalp. I don't want to miss this magical event.
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Is guranteed you will get your tix on time or will substitute at the venue of a mishap occurs. I've never had any issue with them and if your really wanting to go make it happen. I'm not a big fan of scalping but if reasonably priced why not. See ya in Chicago!
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If Stub Hub has the tickets in hand then yes. If they have to send an email to the holder and they have to get it in the mail, then maybe. the holder as far as I know has till the next day to get it in the mail. so in reality it could take an extra day to get it. If the seller opted to send their tickets into stub hub to extend the sale date then Stub Hub will send out the same day. BUT with all that being said I have never gotten anything after the day they said it would arrive.
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Good news man! I'm sure the Sunday will be added, it's a big production with Bill Walton commentary and all that pre-game and post-game action.
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More stage pics please! Want to see the finished product as the last ones look like the stage was still under construction. More please...
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So far, 53 entries, 23 different songs. 15 people entered right at 6:00 PM (9 different songs). The order in which the entries appear in my inbox determines who was first, second, etc. The winner may still be out there if the guys open with something really unexpected. Only 2 days 'til showtime - cheers!
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Common y'all, we're two days away, quit looking for the bad shit to happen and focus on what is about to happen, 20 years have gone by since this last happened, go with it or stay away!!!!!

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Okay kids, which is best in your all time best for grilled cheese?I just had Cream Harvadi.................... My vote for #1
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May have on extra great seat for Saturday Night in Cali. Stupid Friend may pass! Nothing more than what my Buddy paid for it. A seat with great view! if interested, PM me with a real email addy and I will send details - would rather a true fan get it here than scalp it!
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Anyone else notice that Stubhub changed their site? The search results and event pages no longer list total available ticket counts.
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Those looking for Chicago tickets-HOLD STRONG Do Not Buy Yet! look how much prices have fallen since the release date. The scalper bastards are going to get nervous. Especially the ones that bought aftermarket tickets themselves, cutting their potential margin. I have a feeling those "get me in the door" obstructed seats are going to plummet after Santa Clara. Offer those ebay suckers face value & volunteer to split the next day shipping.
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Back stage are gemstones!! Im out ..see ya all at the show
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....means five encores. If they are all different, I'll guess Knockin' for 6/27, Brokedown for 6/28, Baby Blue for 7/3, US Blues for 7/4, and Ripple>We Bid You Goodnight for 7/5. I do think there will be a few songs repeated. There are a few signs that there will be at least one three set show. Bob said the venues are reserved until midnight. The cd releases are 4 per show.
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Eyes thank you so much for the images, not so sure the behind the stage prices are going to come down now. would take these rather then all the way out and at the top. Any chance of posting side stage views, want to see how crummy/good my obstructed on the side are going to be.
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Greetings, fellow friends. Just wanted to jump in and say thanks to Eyes as well...great pics! And let you know I'll be posting a trade offer...need to trade my Chicago Friday for Chicago Saturday. Stuck in St. Louis til the 4th, and need to swap. They're high steppin' into town...and so glad they are!
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@TCarr Ebay owns stubhub and you can still see the number of tickets stubhub has on ebay.
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same set up for Chicago?
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I have extra tickets for both Santa Clara Shows. 4 for Saturday Sec400 and 4 for Sunday Sec200. pedrogaels@sbcglobal.net Only looking for face value.
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Last note before we get Going Down The Road Feeling GLAD! Leaving Los Angeles for the road trip to Santa Clara in the early AM Friday and looking forward to seeing everyone at the shows. We've got 400 nosebleeds, but we'll be there with our dancin shoes on! A final last try to locate a missing friend here... If anyone knows Dave Cole from Dayton, Ohio please tell him that Tom "Truck" Carr (TCarr on dead.net) is looking for him and hopes to see him in Santa Clara (call three-one-zero-five-seven-five-nine-five-nine-six). Staying at the Ramada in Sunnyvale and our Santa Clara seats are: Sat: Sec 409, Row 3, Seats 22 & 23 Sun: Sec 407, Row 22, Seats 20 & 21 We'll be doing Chicago on the sofa, but wish everyone going to Chicago 3 great shows! Wish we were going to be there. Enjoy the show everyone! Tom "Truck" Carr Los Angeles, CA
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Driving from Reno to SC Sat...passing through Sacramento and all points in between. Anybody need a ride? I got room....just message me
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This is a very exciting time for so many that did not get the chance to see them long ago, I wish all a happy fun safe journey I know that feel I use to get day before tour would begin. It was excitement and wonder, almost better then Christmas morning as a child. Almost cause nothing captures that feeling or anticipation better then Christmas as a child or beginning of tour as it use to be.
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I've been lurking around here for the last few weeks, but now it's only a day away and I gotta get in the mix! Boarding passes printed (TSA pre-checked, woo hoo!), clear tote bags packed, tickets for both nights, parking passes, all set and ready to go! I was fortunate enough to be at Soldier Field on July 9, 1995, which I think was my 30th show and then Ratdog in Central Park in NYC on August 8th of the same year. The very night 'before'. Many shows in between then and now, all the incarnations, but nothing's going to compare to this! We all miss Jerry, his voice, his playing, but still this is gonna be EPIC! We're at the Wild Palms in Sunnyvale, hope to see some Heads there! I'll be the one with rings on my fingers and bells on my shoes!!
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I know...said deadpan and disaffectedly.... the preceding was sponsored by Deadheads Anonymous.....
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These shows will leave quite an impression. So many treasured songs and smiles to fill the air. I know the boys will play with heart and be as one. The music conquers all as does LOVE, one in the same. Trey's playing will sway a lot of the hesitant crowd. Bruce will utmost shine and deliver the goods. One more week! Stay blessed and smiling at Santa Clara! Couching those two!
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Hey all-- I just returned from checking out the scene around Levi's. I spoke with a parking minion and asked her what would happen if we all showed up at noon? She said :'nothing.' So, I propose that we all show up, early, and make a problem that they have to solve by letting us into the parking spots we paid a lot of money for. The worst that can happen will be that we cause a Deadhead traffic jam, which is far better than sitting at home waiting to go to the shows. Thoughts?
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Here's the checklist! -Billy's book for the wait in the traffic jam at Levi's until the gate opens -water bottle -sunscreen - chargers -cash -bubbles, beach balls, balloons, face paint , temporary tattoos, confetti -sunglasses -some surprises -lanyard for GDTS Tix -travel size booze for jazz Colors at the Field Museum -harmonica -frisbee - sunshine dreamers t-shirt -spreadhseets for effigee -source of fire -tickets put in carry on, taped to an inside super secret pocket -party hat for the 4th of July -camera to capture eagles filling the sky -casting searchlight -rain poncho (it never rains on the 4th of July, the sun always shines) -tin foil hat -frankincense -transporter beam -re-entry blanket -oranges for the dus -invisibility cloak -aspirin -walking shoes so I don’t get the walkin’ blues -smiles -band aids -coozy -GD50 clear plastic bag (for Santa Clara) or sensible holder of stuff (for Chicago)
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Oreos, plain, smoreo and reeses.... Afternoon Totes....have a grate day....
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I thought we took them off the list because of TSA and fear of a complete body cavity search for additional peanut butt-er and chocolate Oreos. The cracked court of jesters ruled the tinfoil hat would get by security, but the transportation of Smoreos into the boarding area could raise high suspicion. Of course, the 13 point blue and red Oreos will be sold in the lot in SC. I thought the Chicago scouts were going to track down those Reeces Oreos for distibution at the bon fire in Grant Park? Pack those Oreos at your own risk! Hmmm, whose bringing the marshmallows?
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Got 11 packs brother.... Let freedom ring! One more week....
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Allegedly, there's a 7-11 right near our hotel up in the State and Lake area. I'll have some marshmallows too. And peanut butter cups. By the middle of next week, I'm going to act and feel like I'm 24 again !! These are feelings and thoughts I figured were gone forever. Thanks, boys.
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tasty snacks on the horizon and libations to thrill the senses fare thee well deadheads and the like we gonna party and dance til the cows come home!
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I was two hours away from boarding a plane to San Franciso to see the shows. My buddy was driving up from Los Angeles with the tickets to meet me there. 3 hours into his drive he had to turn around. He was a kidney transplant patient a few years ago. His body just started rejecting the kidney on the drive. He's in the ER and I was able to get a voucher. Send some love his way. Maybe we will see them at the 75th anniversary...
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Sorry...prayers to you and yours....
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Much love for your friend. Hope he recovers and keeps on truckin!!! You too!!
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Since these shows are now at our doorstep I find myself regretting not biting the bullet. I'll be there in spirit.
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This is my last post for a while for I am hitting the road very early in the AM...Here is great pic if you have not seen it of the final product!! This forum has been so awesome for information support and general therapy!! Big pre bash at the Hilton sponsored by KFOG the link is below!! Everyone enjoy be safe and hope to see you there!! Klangstone and Truckineric...fellow Sactown boys...have a safe trip down!! https://twitter.com/gdradio/status/614377717367222272/photo/1 http://www.kfog.com/common/page.php?pt=KFOG+at+the+Fare+Thee+Well+Tour+…