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    Did you hear that the Dead will release $50 seats behind the stage when the show sells out? Don't know if that was just a rumour, but I think it's a kind gesture, if it is true. What do you think? If it is just a rumour, I hope it comes to pass.
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    Can someone tell me the details on the presale for the New York area? The site says it's going on until Friday at noon, but there's no information about where or how to purchase tickets (i.e., no passwords). Thanks!
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    other tickets
    can anyone tell me when more tickets go on sale is it the 23rd or the 24th i want to try to get into msg
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    I agree...
    When Jerrry passed away I had just come home from work and turned on the tv. The channel was on CNN and there was a picture of Jerry and the reporter kept saying thing like--"He WAS, this and He WAS that" I couldn't understand why he kept using him in the past tense!! Then they flased the years from birth to death and I was completely shocked and terribly upset!! The next morning I woke up and went straight to the den to play the latest live show I had found and cried! When I went to work--I am a teacher--I tried to explain to people at work what had happened and half of them didn't even know who I was talking about and the other half didn't seem to care! The love for the Grateful Dead, Jerry, and everything associated with them is hard to explain to people who are not as "in love" as we are. And what I find so amusing is the fact that it is so easy to feel as though you have so much in common with someone who loves them like we do, even if that is the only commonality you share:)
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    good idea pomo1
    The grateful dead movie could probably sum up most of that question. Phatmoye
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    Obviously there is no adequate way to fully describe what it was like to be at a show or be a Deadhead. However, I think the Grateful Dead Movie is a pretty good historical record, and may help to shed some light on what the scene was about. "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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    Cept wen it does that
    Cept wen it does that. The X button gets stuck, posts 2 or 3 times. Still got some trouble shootn to do.Phatmoye
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    Did you say your using your wii? Is it hard? Im using my playstation 3 and its starting to get easier. They just updated everyones ps3s so now I have photo gallery added. Gettn some great pictures. Oh, and thanks for the input on Xplanin a dead show everybody.Phatmoye
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    I see so much excitement in the posts, but it's clear that they were all made before the prices were announced. I've spent over 500 dollars in the last 18 months on dead stuff, direct from the site. I bought all the new releases, box sets, and other special stuff (often more than one copy to give as gifts). I didn't do this because I had to - everyone knows that it's unbelievably easy to find high quality recordings on the internet for free. But I don't ( or didn't) b/c I felt that was disrespectful to the band. But you know what's disrespectful? Charging 100 dollars for tickets in the middle of a recession. So much for doing a 6 night run like I wanted to. It's clear that the remaining members have lost all grasp of the ideals that they started and promoted more than 40 years ago. I'm ashamed for showing them so much respect when they clearly care very little about respecting the fans.
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    That HR mgr's successor turned out to be a fellow Head. I NEVER had to explain it to her...
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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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Submitted by rosa rugosa on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:19

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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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Submitted by deaddan1969 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:55

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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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Submitted by deaddan1969 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:56

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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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Submitted by rosa rugosa on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 18:31

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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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Submitted by Richard Vigeant on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 20:12

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looking for 2 tickets at face value. Gonna be our miracle. Thank you brothers and sisters
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Submitted by Richard Vigeant on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 20:20

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of course.
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Submitted by cavayak on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 20:26

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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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Submitted by Crystal Journey on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 21:23

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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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Submitted by GratefulTwinz on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 03:06

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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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Submitted by cg2769 on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 06:28

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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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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 08:08

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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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Submitted by cg2769 on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 08:24

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They came in my mailbox in a big priority mail envelope!!
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Submitted by thegreen on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 08:26

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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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Submitted by southerntam on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 08:36

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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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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 08:40

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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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Submitted by southerntam on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 08:48

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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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Submitted by cg2769 on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 09:00

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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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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 09:10

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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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Submitted by thegreen on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 09:23

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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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Submitted by thegreen on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 09:43

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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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Submitted by southerntam on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 09:51

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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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Submitted by deaddan1969 on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 10:47

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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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Submitted by deaddan1969 on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 10:50

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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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Submitted by The_Cat-Tribe on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 11:09

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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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Submitted by southerntam on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 11:28

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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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Submitted by unobeladonna on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 12:13

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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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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 17:15

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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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Submitted by leshweirD on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 19:28

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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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Submitted by fillmore on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 23:09

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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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Submitted by GratefulTwinz on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 01:58

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Tour starts tomorrow!!! What will be the opening song? Touch? Sug/mag? LTGTR?
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 04:22

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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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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 05:42

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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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Submitted by c_c on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 06:04

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First Song of the first set, Spring Tour, in Greensboro: I call: PROMISED LAND
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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 10:25

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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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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 10:28

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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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Submitted by wildplum on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 11:58

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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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Submitted by tkmathis on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 13:14

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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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Submitted by GratefulJam on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 13:50

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Two tickets side stage lower level cheap.
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Submitted by mulehead666 on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 14:28

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Anyone know if theyre selling soundboards after the shows (Instant Live) not the downloads?
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Submitted by amcnulty on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 14:55

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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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Submitted by johnman on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 15:40

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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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Submitted by GratefulTwinz on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 16:10

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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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Submitted by marye on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 17:40

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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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Submitted by cavayak on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 19:46

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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!