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  • GratefulTwinz
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    COOL OFF
    I Think "the steam" needs to cool down or find somewhere else to spew negativity!!!!!
  • TigerLilly
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    Hey Now, thesteam
    Seems like you need to blow off some, but somewhere else. That shotgun quote at Hal is VERY unkind, not to mention against our good vibe way here. Yes indeedy,you're absolutely right in that we can disagree and argue and have differences of opinion, and all sorts of things here; but Hal's right-personal insults, name calling, and quoting threats like blowing Hal away are against the policy of the site that we all aggreed to when we joined here; and people will speak out against such things. ********************************** It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine
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    name calling and threats are not opinions, they are name calling and threats may the shell from your shotgun aimed at me turn to flowers of peace If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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    Nah cassidy!
    Not at all offended, all's good! Don't think will change it just yet either :-D Like to be looking at who am talking too. ********************************** It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine
  • GratefulTwinz
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    THE(rusty)DEAD?
    Phatmoe-yeah im using a wii-its not hard,just takes gettin used to-cept the damn batteries keep dyin on the wireless remote-need to get that charger!---------------OK the real reason I posted--Did anyone see the boys on utube at the ball??YIKES!! I hope they do some rehearsing before the tour cuz I gutta tell ya-I was NOT IMPRESSED!I hope what I saw/heard was mostly due to bad footage/audio.Because to be perfectly honest-they sounded terrible!maybe It was an off-night(we've all seen those)and maybe the circumstances were a little too weird for them to get into it(I HOPE)Im starting to think someone else might fit better than warren.Im sure THE DEAD will have good and bad shows-just hope my wife and I see a good one(FOR $435.00 A PAIR!!!!)tigerlily-hope you didnt take offense when I said your picture was freakin me out-I LIKE BEIN FREAKED OUT!!! smiles-G
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    On a good night it was bettern the best sex. The interplay between each other, the sometimes silent, somtimes thundering ques, the ability of any one member to lead the rest of the band down a new path with a simple phrase or chord was improvisation at its finest. Never stuctured, always right on the edge. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. On a bad night like a plane crash. Did someone say coverband??? Who else can pull off Merle Haggard and the Stones in the same set. The mix of country, folk, bluegrass, jazz, blues, and straight ahead rock and roll have never been equalled. Uncle Bobo said it best "Theyre not only the best at what they do, theyre the only ones who do what they do" And then there was the cat in the GD movie "The bottom line is quite simply stated, there is NOTHING like a Grateful Dead concert
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    Cover band???????????????
    Couldnt agree more with you fleaflicker. Late 80s into 90s and Jerrys passing were the low point for the band and the fan base. anyone thats been to a Phil or RD show in the past few years or the Dead 03, 04, can tell you when theyre in that groove its better than ever. Cover band???? Hardly!!! The fans are different too. A lot of old timers (like me) are back on the bus and the youngsters seem to have that spirit of long ago. Of course we'll never replace the 70's. "People joinin hand in hand, while the music plays the band, Lord theyre settin us on fire."
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    i appreciate your time of day to take my situation into consideration, as for me, my name is brittney, my momma calls me lola, cause im crazy and adventurous. I have never been to a dead show, but i've watched plenty on dvd and still got off just as much...im in college now its an online course for massage therapy, im into natural healing more of a holistic view on life....i believe in a higher power, i believe we all can tap into this inner power with enough meaning behind it....i go around with a smile, instead of a frown....i try to have self control over my feelings and frustrations, i've realized that if you can find entertainment out of those so called stressful situations, you wont find your self getting upset and uptight, instead loose and fun. I live in martinsburg wv i've always been a country girl. born and raised most of my family are good county folks....i was raised on a farm around horses, and i rode alot....i miss it, and hopefully oneday i will be able to raise my future kids on a green pastured farm, i know it was fun for me, and made me unique and different, it taught me responsibility, and love for my family, as well as the horses. I trained them, and it was as if we could understand each other, i fine tune myself to others feelings and pick up alot from people...i guess you could call me a people studier....if someone is feeling a certain way, i can pick up on it and feel their pain/happiness/nervousness....sometimes its not so good, thats why i try to use meditation, a sense of washing away...and letting go...I love to camp out, in fact i own a small trailer that is sitting on a piece of land near the potomac river, its acutally a big campground, its my paradise, and my get a way spot, theirs lots of woods to go hiking in, and nature to be adored, usually people ride golf carts around the park...alot of people go there too, the whole park is surrounded by the river, theres cliffs that people jump off from tehre that are 90ft from the water!! i've jumped before, i am a big dare devil....always have been since a young kid, i loved rollercoasters and bunji jumping!! i like to walk on the wild and dangerous side....i've tried and dabbled into a lot of things in my life....and i dont regret none of it....my camper is all set up, i've got grateful dead bear door beads from www.hippieshop.com also glow in the dark groovy peace signs on teh walls and ceilings...i've got blacklights disco ball...its all shagged out...and the all time greatest party spot....theres also a fire pit, thats where im usually at in the night time, if im not out skinny dippin in the river, lol...i've been swimmin on some cold nights when no one else would...lol i really do love the water especially when im in my fantasy world:) i love to have fun, and get away from reality every now and then...its a nice vacation. im very spiritual, i belive in evolution i dont really buy the whole adam and eve story...however, incase you didnt know, there was another woman created before eve...if your into that stuff....her name was lilith, and she wanted equality, half and half, man and woman....but they wouldnt have it and banished her and created eve....to me im more into the big band theory...atom and egg collide causing supernova blast, and creation of the planets...its pretty crazy how the whole thing is set up....its almost like there has to be some mastermind behind the veil...or could it just simply be natures laws???
  • thesteam
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    HAL R and his thoughts on The Steam's post...
    "thesteam - this place is about respecting others To say "Go away little person." is not the way we talk to each other around here. We may disagree with another person but we do not insult them. Some of us try to spread good vibes around here. Are you kind? " Are you kidding? I WAS extremely kind to the person that called, The Dead, a "really good cover band". As far as your comment to me... "Are you kind?" I assume that is a quote from Uncle John's Band. Here is a quote for you as well... "If I had me a shotgun, I'd blow you straight to hell." From Candyman :) Please allow others to have opinions, even if it includes, name calling. SSSSSSSSSheesh! OK??????
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    It's BRAGGING ??? all these yrs I thought it was Bringing!! ha ha, learn something new everyday!! PEACE
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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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Hey Dan,Don't let it bug you - I believe we've all moved on from where things were at a few months ago. Our heroine, Mary E, saved us from the dragon, and the vibes have been much sunnier here since then (Thanks, Mary!). Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.
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Your right [Rosa] I cant let it get to me. The amount of negitivity just got to me for a moment. It was just a "touch of gray". All better now!! Ready for the show and just read good news on the site I will post it next. Daniel
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Sirius XM's Grateful Dead Channel will take you inside select live performances of the upcoming tour, and resident experts David Lemieux and Gary Lambert will give you the play-by-play from backstage and beyond. The first live broadcast hits the airwaves on Saturday, April 18th from the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. Stay tuned to The Grateful Dead Channel, SIRIUS channel 32 and XM channel 57,
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Sounds exciting, since I will be there that very night in Woosta!Maybe you will hear me go WOOO in the background! Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.
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looking for 2 tickets at face value. Gonna be our miracle. Thank you brothers and sisters
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of course.
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Any LA folks out there have a rec for good music or venues the night before the Forum show? We're staying in the lovely LAX area and, gasp, aren't planning on renting a car!
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Crystal Journey has arrived in the United States for a 14 city tour along with seeing The Dead 7 times in NY, NJ, DC, NC and VA. It was a very smooth and peaceful border crossing, a BIG smile from the pretty woman in the booth asking where we were going? to see the Grateful Dead I yelled with excitement. Photos and news will be updated as I have internet access. All Crystal Journey dates are on the performances page. Special GD Facebook video on my fan page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/David-Hickey/36486326581?ref=ts David Hickey Paiste Gongs and Quartz Crystal Bowls Sound Journey www.crystaljourney.ca
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To all you freaks hittin' the road to tour: Good luck and stay safe!!:-) Still cant believe the tour starts in 2 Daze!!! DeadFreaks UNITE!!!! I want Cassidy/Deal,Scarlet/Fire,China/Rider or A killer Stella Blue--Just heard one last night that had all my fur standing up!!!!!!♪♪♪"DUST OFF THOSE RUSTY STRINGS JUST ONE MORE TIME........GONNA MAKE 'EM SHINE.............SHINE!!!!!!!!:-) hhhhhhapppppyyyyy ttttttrailsssss to you :-)
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Got my Denver tickets yesterday!!! The count down has begun:)Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile!!!!!!!!!!
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Come in your mailbox or to your door? I'm having trouble getting my Denver tickets... (it figures!) "When the smoke has cleared she said, that's what she said to me. You're gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy"
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They came in my mailbox in a big priority mail envelope!!
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If you ordered your tix from musictoday via the online pre sale, they should be delivered to your door by UPS if you chose the default shipping method when ordering. (got my Chi. tix this way a couple of days ago) You should also get an email notifying you that they've shipped along with a tracking #. If nothing happens by 1 week or so prior to the show, you should refer to the email confirmation you received after ordering, and send an email to the musictoday link provided letting them know.
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OMG I"m so excited!!! I still have 4 weeks till my show but I"m looking forward to hearing reviews from all you East Coasters! ~Everyone heading out please be safe and enjoy the show!!!! ~Tam
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of you got your tickets in the mailbox and one of you got your tickets at your door? I seriously have the worst luck when it comes to ticket delivery. I followed the tracking number online it said they tried to deliver to my door but I wasn't there (yeah no kidding I'm at work!) and that they left a slip. I get home and there is no slip. Now I try to call USPS and it is all automated.. Can't get a hold of a live person. I'm so frustrated.. I know I'm going to get thrown to the wolves for backing TicketSlacker but at least when you buy a ticket from them, you just print the damn tickets right there on your computer and you don't have to go through all this waiting and agonizing and trying to call people etc.. I have 3 more packages of pre sale tickets still coming.. I'm going to be a nervous wreck by the time this is all said and done! :-) "When the smoke has cleared she said, that's what she said to me. You're gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy"
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Can't you hit "0" and get an operator or customer service person? I hate the automated systems!!! I would be frustrated too. I have my mom on UPS patrol today since the tix are going to her house. I told her if she hears anything remotely close to a ups truck her little butt better be out at the mail box lol!
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I did order mine at the presale with music today and I did get an email saying they were on the way, but they were put in my mailbox in that big white mailer-type envelope?!?! I think I just went with the default shipping method also. I don't know! I was so nervous and anxious that day I got the tickets, there is no telling what I hit:)
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Was sure a gut wrenching affair! I was typing so fast and madly it is amazing the order even went trough! "When the smoke has cleared she said, that's what she said to me. You're gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy"
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Was the tracking info you received from UPS (brown) or from USPS (mailman) ? Either way, I suppose, you should be able to get info online as to the status of your package if you re-check the track. It may be at your local post office or the UPS office, available for you to pick up. Or they may have returned to sender. Hopefully not! :-(
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If it was UPS, they will usually try back the next day- just make sure you or someone is there to sign for it. " Goin' where the climate suits my clothes... "
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I remember having all my stuff ready to go, I stayed home from work to order through presale, then the system was overloaded adn I kept getting logged off or thrown back to the previous screen. I was so frustrated I remember pacing back and fourth just waiting to get to the next screen and complete the order. Luckily I can laugh about it now :o)!
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Musictoday does alot of the pre-sale ticketing for bands nowdays and they do leave some things to be desired. As far as the delivery I ordered from them along with GDTS and when they delivered I thought they would ask for a signiture but they just stuck it under the door mat and rang the bell. They do tell ya (I dont know why I never do this) that if your not going to be home have it delivered to your work. UPS will deliver to all offices before 5 PM (7PM for home delivery) and most offices have a recptionist or send it to a friends office if you dont have one. Goode luck I am still waiting for my Shorline tix and chi 5/4
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As I was writing that last post there was a knock at the door -- my Shorline tix came!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again, good luck with your ticket endevors
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I live in San Diego and have 2 VIP tickets to the May 9th Show in Los Angeles. I'm hoping to find someone to join me in having a great time. The tickets are paid for and I would require no compensation or strings attached for joining me. Contact me if you would be interested -- especially in riding up with me from San Diego. FWIW, I am a 39-year old male divorced attorney and a nice guy who is drug free.
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I'm sure you'll have no problem finding a partner to head up with you. HEy I was curious though, what is included with the VIP tickets, I"ve always wondered...never had VIP tickets before :o).
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Bought my C'ville ticket today! Can't wait! Hope to run into some old friends there. Although I'm not from this side of the US, actually from West Coast...but I might get lucky...at my age all my friends are probably going thru mid-life crisis so they might have decided to tour with the Dead again....its been many years since my last show...I don't remember it very well because there have been so many and they all seem to get jumbled up in my head....so yeah...looking forward to the show and seeing some family! Thinking about taking a trip down to Greensboro to get away from family drama at home with the holiday coming. My daughter will be out of town with her dad in CA and I will be on my own (cept for the family drama I will leave behind). Looked into going to the DC show but yikes it reminds me of a Vegas show without Vegas! Parking will suck! So not sure bout it yet. But I do have the day off! Anyway, hope to see some friends and family in C'ville. Ciao! Ann Marie (originally from west coast L.A. area)
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just checked on ticketbastard, FLOOR seats in section 1 available for DC!! like 10 or 15 rows back. Phil side!! get 'em while they are there.
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Check it out!Nice teasers, them videos! The boys are back on tour in 2 days...YEAH!!!
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This is going to sound dumb but I've never downloaded a concert before. Can somebody tell me what's the difference between MP3 and Flack is? Also, how do I get it loaded into my Ipod. I know, I'm computer challenged. Thanks,I would appreciate the help. Two more days! Can't wait.
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Tour starts tomorrow!!! What will be the opening song? Touch? Sug/mag? LTGTR?
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First taper's section: 10/27/84$14.50 downloads: 4/10/09 I can wait for the vine... ~Let there be songs To fill the air~
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Just $310 for the whole tour :-) "When the smoke has cleared she said, that's what she said to me. You're gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy"
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First Song of the first set, Spring Tour, in Greensboro: I call: PROMISED LAND
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Estimated Prophet into Birdsong I finally got my Denver tickets after the post office fiasco earlier this week... they were in the mail and I have a PO box which complicates it even more. Anyways I am relieved but I still have 3 more packages of tickets to go... yikes! I am sure it will be a roller coaster ride before it is all said and done :-) Oh and I also got my Hartford 77 CD's and they are smokin from what I have heard so far. Today I am very happy with the post office yaaay!! "And I'll call down thunder and speak the same. My word fills the sky with flame. Might and glory gonna be my name and they gonna light my way."
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SECOND SET opening - Scarlet>Fire>Estimated Prophet>Birdsong "When the smoke has cleared she said, that's what she said to me. You're gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy"
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I have 2 tickets for Albany, April 17: section 119,M,11&12 $211 for the pair. I have 3 tickets for Worcester April 19: section 127,KK,5&6&7 $315 for all three. By way of introduction: my name is paul tumolo. Sharon and i toured a bunch in the 80s and 90s. I was a atper, some of you may know me trough my tapes which my good friend and protege charlie miller used as seeds for a number of his trees. payment by paypal is best. sam.vest at gmail.com
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Can't wait for tomorrows show in G'boro!!! Like many of you, I have great memories from shows in the 80's and 90's. Does anyone have an idea of what the parking lot scene will be like??? Are you vendors going to be there???Anyone planning on camping???
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Two tickets side stage lower level cheap.
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Anyone know if theyre selling soundboards after the shows (Instant Live) not the downloads?
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We are riding up from Gainesville FL and have room for a rider if anyone wants to tag along. We are going to Greensboro and DC, maybe VA also so you can ride to one show or all three. Driving up I95 leaving tomorrow about 5 am. 352-462-3151 or a.mcnulty@hotmail.com
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what time will we get there? are we there yet? what time is the show? how much furthur? are we there yet? huh? are we? huh?. what time will we get there? are we there yet? what time is the show? are we there? huh? are we?
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Wow Johnman- Flashback of every car trip w/my 4 year olds!!! I feel like a 4 y.o. right now, Im so damn pumped!!! Lets get on w/the show.....LETS GO!!!!!
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(by now everyone should have this in email, but just in case) For the auditory delight of all Dead Heads we're proud to provide every note of the spring tour in the highest-quality straight from the soundboard! Pre-order downloads of individual shows, specific runs or the complete tour. You'll receive an email when your download is available, usually within 24 hours after the show! Live show downloads are available for pre-order. The actual show downloads will be ready for downloading as fast as humanly possible. The estimate is within 24 to 48 hours after each show.
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Any LA folks out there have a rec for good music or venues the night before the Forum show? We're staying in the lovely LAX area and, gasp, aren't planning on renting a car!