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  • rangerjoe
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    oh don't get me wrong
    Free or cheaper shows (and more of them would be grand) but can you imagine what it would be like if these shows were only $20 - mayhem. And that's just the parking lot - tickets would be sold out so fast. And the scalping scene? Oh my! As the saying goes we are everywhere which means there's a lot of us to accomodate. And while I seriously don't want to be condescending - what is money anyways? And as I read earlier there are a lot of "us" that spend $100 without thinking on booze, smoke, dinner out, etc. and this tour is special for so many reasons. And those posters that accuse the boyz of greed or whatever - I must say don't seem to get it - I for one am going for "grate" music but I am also so very excited to see old friends, maybe meet new ones and to see beautiful people enjoying themselves, life etc. For me these are exciting times but they are stressful too with the economy, environment, war and while I don't delude myself into thinking that Dead shows will cure all our angst I do think if everyone could "experience" the vibe we'd be a better world. I'll get off my soapbox now - I'm home from work due to the weather going from minus 20 to 30 degrees above in a matter of days. We have been told that unless it is an emergency to stay off the roads - it is an ice rink outside. YeeeHaaa. Peace and love to you all.
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    stop the bitchin already
    FIRST OFF- let me just say, we are FAR from WELL-OFF. We run a snow plow business, and have had only 1 inch so far, but u know what? we aren't bitchin about the $. This is going to be an awesome tour. you only live once. And to Masknu- go to hell buddy. if you are going to talk to the true dead heads that way, u don't belong anywhere near here. U are the asshole dude. don't take it out on all us because you can't choke down the balls and pay for a ticket. it's not whether or not you can afford it. it's how much of a fan you are, and knowing the reality is, they won't be doing this much longer. see em while u can. So, that said, i have kept my mouth shut the last 2 days watching some of the crap being typed on here. My mouth is no longer shut. Some people have no respect, don't waste your precious time on this site. leave it to the people who appreciate good music, and good vibes. take your bad vibes and shove them.
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    Free Speech......Ha !!
    So that I'm clear here........everyone should be cheering the High tix prices..........enjoying the limited number of dates and just sit down and shut up ? Ha !!! I know of no Head taht has ever keep their opions to themselves on this or other items............amazing.......so I guess dissenters be dammed...........and if your not well off......or between jobs.....or have say like lfie bills(food,shelter,ect.) to pay...........well then screw you ..............sad .........sad days........to be clear....very exited ...happy....over joyed for the Tour.........just wish the doors where open for all to come that have the desire........not just the well off. NBT
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    Willing to Play?
    Are you kidding RJ? Time to change the bong water dude ......
  • raggedrobin
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    See You in DC and C-Ville, rangerjoe
    I am glad to know that you'll be at 2 of the 3 shows I can make, rangerjoe (Albany here I come). We gotta flood the boys with positive vibes. I'm as HIGH as a kite right now, and that's saying something as I'm currently only about 2 feet above sea level. I'll look for you in the clouds.
  • masknu
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    unbelievable
    Your emotions over your dead hero are sadly manipulated by corporations for profit.
  • cactuswax
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    don't let it poison your mind!
    Right on, Ranger Joe.See y'all on tour. Way geeked.
  • rangerjoe
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    unbelievable
    I refrained for a while from reacting to some of the poison on this post - but after reading the one above I felt an urge to respond. I do hope you won't trouble us with your presence this tour. I have appreciated the positive energy though that keeps trying to stay afloat amidst all this complaining about $$$$, where they tour (or don't), who's playing guitar etc. The fact that they are willing to play is amazing - and what it has done to my energy level already makes me grateful. I'm still floating on clouds and can't wait for Greensboro, DC and C-ville which are the only ones I can make but which I eagerly anticipate.
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    FUCK LIVE NATION/CLEAR CHANNEL
    And FUCK every "dead" member that sucks boardroom dick for a buck. Recession, $100+ tickets and assholes pretending it's about the music! 50 bucks for lawn seats and a house PA. Not a chance. Everyone who is too young forgets half of the quality of the show was in the sound system. Like Phil says - our fan base is trust fund kids. They're not out of touch. They're greedy old men that don't give a shit about anything except money.
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    General sale
    Good question. This presale flies against any of my previous presale experiences in more ways than just the Musictoday meltdown, but I have purchased presale tix to other events only to find better seats when the general public sale began. The way I look at it is that Ticketmaster wouldn't accept being stuck with just the crap seats to sell...so there may still be some gems out there to be had. Or I could be wrong.
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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!