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  • #1971
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    Awest may have been a Deadhead, but that doesn't mean he is not a jerk. What I found most interesting was his claiming to be a "Jerry Guy." Does he really think that Jerry would have appreciated someone who went to Dead shows in order to laugh at people? Whether he saw 5, 50 or 500 shows doesn't matter, he simply never "got it." Frankly, rather than getting angry with guys like him, we should feel sorry for them for being so angry. Man, laughing at people at Dead shows. How sad. As far as the First Amendment goes. This site is not run by the government, so any mention of the First Amendment is irrelevant. This site is private and the people who run it have the absolute right to revoke your privilege to post here if you violate their rules. That being said, it is very, very rare that that happens, even though there is alot of criticism on the site. Our moderator is really cool and lets most people speak their mind. As I posted before, I hope the new people to the site are not turned off by the posts in this topic, as it really does not reflect the community that frequent this site. "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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    I don't have an issue with ticket prices or how much the band makes. I was just curious if you had some inside information because your numbers sounded very high to me. I looked around on the internet, and I saw 25% as the high end for established bands at large venues. Here is a link if anyone cares: http://www.mbajungle.com/main.cfm?inc=inc_article.cfm&chid=4&schid=0&WT…
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    chicago bob What about Indianapolis guys??? Or better yet, St. Louis, so the displaced Chicagoans can be sure of 1, 2, or 3 shows. And, by the way, I did vote Bush 4 president, uh, SLAMMIN' SAMMY BUSH that is!!!!
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    No way is awest a Deadhead
    Nor did he see 500 shows. Anyone who followed the Grateful Dead that extensively would never be such an a-hole especially to other Deadheads. Oh and yes I have seen the Grateful Dead and yes Jerry was the man but he also messed the band up due to his heroin habit towards the end (90's). I love all the different Grateful Dead-related bands - Phil and Friends, Ratdog, Other Ones, The Dead - they all have a different outlook on the same music and I enjoy hearing those differences. Always experimenting - that's the Grateful Dead mantra. Someone quick pass the joint to awest he needs it! "Everybody's braggin' and drinking that wine, I can tell the queen of diamonds by the way she shines. Come to daddy on an inside straight, well I've got no chance of losing this time"
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    Yeah, maybe a slight exageration, but yesterday at the 8oz burger bar for three was 75.00 -and i didnt drink, hehehe. The point is it's expensive here and there. Peace see ya at the show, I'll be the one dancin!
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    Agreed - Sugaree was a highlight New Year's. Warren leads a nice Sugaree too. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -enjoyin' the ride -There'll never be another Jerry
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    Think the band is aware of the Stagehand Union strike at the Forum?http://www.justiceattheforum.com/ How about a nice day light outdoor show at the L.A. Coliseum like 6/1/91?
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    Wish he was in the line up. Sugaree, Dire Wolf were awsome New Years PRL
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    Just a guess really………..more than likely could be less. Maybe 40-45% is more accurate. Then “The Tax Man” will take about 42% so when all is said and done, they may net 1.5 – 2MM each. That’s not that outrageous, when you think what ball players get.
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    re Tour $$$$$$$$$$$$
    How do you figure that the band gets to pocket 60% of the gross ticket sales?
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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 Moye on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 23:19

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Click on the Saturn planet on the home page after the steely apppears..... Things are startin to get weirder...... Peace- Moye
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Submitted by GratefulTwinz on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 03:32

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First show day! Cant wait to see what they play-I hope everybody has a good 'ole time down in N.C.- One more week, One more week!!!! Funny how now that The Dead are coming around all the radio stations ACT like they LOVE The Dead- The other day I heard a little commercial for the upcoming Worcester shows on a station that NEVER plays them, Then the DJ comes on all phoney like-"Oh, I Cant Wait!!!(Yeah right) I Dont know-I guess its like around St.Patricks Day, When everyone thinks they're Irish--LOL---Its all good because...ONE MORE WEEK!!!!! Dust off those rusty strings.........:-)
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Submitted by rosa rugosa on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 04:04

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Yes, all you Greensboro folks have a real good time tonight - we folks up north wish you well and will be thinking of you! Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.
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Submitted by c_c on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 05:11

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drive safe and be safe in the scene. first song, first set: I call: PROMISED LAND (old school choice)
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Submitted by JINGLE on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 05:48

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well i happy that today is the first date of the tour,,,i havent signed on in awhile,,i tried like hell to win tix for the shows in nyc last month,, only to see my in box on here this morning with this message,,,,oh well my loss The Dead today confirmed they'll perform three shows on Monday, March 30 in > NYC at 3 different venues: an acoustic set (Bob Weir/Phil Lesh/Warren > Haynes) at Angel Orensanz, an electric full-band (incl. Mickey Hart, Bill > Kreutzmann and Jeff Chimenti) set at The Gramercy Theatre and the electric > finale at Roseland. > > As a token of appreciation for your valuable involvement in the Dead > community, I would like to offer you a pair of tickets to these free shows. > Here is the show schedule: > > 5:00- 6:00 P.M. Angel Orensanz > 8:00- 9:00 P.M. Gramercy Theater > 11:00- 12:00 P.M. Roseland > > Please let me know which show(s) you would like to attend and I¹ll get you > on the list. I¹ll also need your first and last name, and the first and last > name of your guest. (you will both need to provide identification at the > venue) > > If you have any questions, please let me know. > > Thank you for everything you¹ve done to make Dead.net the community it is. > > Sincerely, > > Ben Trask, > Dead.net JINGLE - FEW GOOD MEN MC - NEW YORK
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Submitted by ej on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 07:40

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jealous thoughts for all you going to greensboro tonite. send us setlists as they come! i predict stranger as the opener. looking forward to next weekend in worcester!
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Submitted by GratefulJam on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 08:17

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You might check the lineups at Sainte Rocke, Hermosa Beach somethimes they have good stuff.
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Submitted by Moye on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 08:58

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EXCITEMENT today her on dead.net!!! 1st show!!;)For those that are captain Neil behind the wheel, buckle up and drive safe. Cant wait to hear the feedback of the show. Peace- Moye
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Submitted by leshweirD on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 11:15

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Happy Easter x12 already!Ha! :)
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Submitted by GrowYourMiracle on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 13:15

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dont buy blotter thats printed with steal your faces. ITS BUNK. got took for 50 bucks last night.
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Submitted by Moye on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 14:09

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Man, That SUX!! They obviously don't get the Dead!! Peace- Moye
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Submitted by maybeyouknow on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 14:17

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the opener will be jack straw everyone enjoy the show and ill count the seconds until albany
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Submitted by c_c on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 14:54

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yo moye, A for effort. Happy Easter to you and everyone else, too!! also, folks, watch out for counterfeit tickets!! please don't buy ANYTHING from people you don't know. worst case: it is some poisen and you end up dead or in the ER other bad case: it is an undercover-fuzz selling you to set you up for a fall. (scalper or other stuff undercover fuzz) totally dissapointing scenario: you think you have a tix, but get turned back and shut out at the door trying to get in with a bogus ticket you bought off some asshole. PLEASE be carfeul with everything. drive safe!
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Submitted by rosa rugosa on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 15:12

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Happy Easter to you too! Have you got a sugar buzz going or what?! :) Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.
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Submitted by dankstressny on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 16:08

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Check your old Greensboro shows from days past. Moses came rid'n up on a Quasar.... Sampson 2nd set... maybe Scarlet/Fire ITS A SUNDAY FOR GOODNESS SAKE! Spread Joy or Be Destroyed!!!
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Submitted by rosa rugosa on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 16:46

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I think maybe you ate too many Peeps and got a mad sugar rush or something! Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.
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Submitted by st.stephen_colorado on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 18:32

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Grampa has once again stuffed the grandkids full of Lasagna, meat balls, cake, candy, and of course easter eggs! All the best to each of you this Easter Sunday - very excited about the start of the tour. Hope everyone has a safe journey to where ever the four winds take you. Peace...... Saint Stephen
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Submitted by GratefulTwinz on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 01:25

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Just read the review/set list on the home page!! one word comes to mind...WOW!!!! Music opener, Help/Slip/Frank's,Cosmic Charlie(in the soundcheck) Oh Yeah-This is gonna be good :-) Sounds like the scene was cool too, Lotsa families and stuff...Perhaps everyone has grown up a little and we'll have a nice,fun incident-free tour!!! COME ON NEXT SUNDAY!!!! tick-tock,tick-tock........"♪♪People joining hand in hand,While the music plays the band.....Lord,They're settin' us on FIRE!!♪♪"
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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 06:38

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From seeing the set list and hearing a bit from the stream is it a fair assessment that the show rocked last night? "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 naddybear on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 07:06

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I'm at work - I can't work - I'm too excited about this upcoming tour! only 2 more days till Cville! WooHOO!
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Submitted by gratefaldean on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 09:14

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Blew the roof off the top of the Greensboro Coliseum last night. Yes indeed, the show did ROCK! I wish Warren was a little more melodic with his leads, but why quibble? My internal organs are still shaking...GO AND SEE THIS TOUR!
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Submitted by johnman on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 14:08

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what time do we get there? what time is the show? how much furthur? are we there yet?huh? are we?huh? when? how far?when will we get there? huh? what? when?.......sigh........HOW much further??????
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Submitted by AndieIsAlthea on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 07:01

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Hurry Up! Hurry Up! Hurry Up May!!~Honest to the point of recklessness~ ~~~ Andie is Althea~~~
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Submitted by Moye on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 08:00

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So the boys are in DC tonight. Have fun all you DC heads that are attending!! Agreed Andielsathea, Philly could'nt come soon enuff!!!!! Peace- Moye
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Submitted by weatherdownher… on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 08:37

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Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the awesome experience at Greensboro. Looking forward to a few more shows this tour and already thinking about . . . a FALL TOUR! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!
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Submitted by GratefulTwinz on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 13:42

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Everyone goin' to D.C.--Hope you have a safe,fun happy TRIP!! Think they'll play U.S. Blues?? Hmmmm perhaps.....! Maybe Barack will be there shakin' his bonez!! Think he's really a head or was he just trying to get votes?
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Submitted by c_c on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 03:45

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my old lady packing for the tour... ( -;
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Submitted by tphokie1 on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 05:10

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The day has finally arrived! I'm off to Charlottesville in a couple hours! Hope to see you there. Everyone travel safely! The weather is really nasty here in VA this morning so be extra careful on the roads.
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Submitted by naddybear on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 06:28

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Set IAlligator Shakedown> Box of Rain> Shakedown> Music Never Stopped Taxman Set II China>Rider Smokestack Lightening Drum/Space> Broken Arrow This Could be the Last Time China Doll Encore:Bid You Goodnight See ya'll There.... BTW the last time I saw the Grateful Dead in Charlottesville was my very first show I was 24 at the time....sigh!
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Submitted by Progpete on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 13:43

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Thank you to all in the Grateful Dead family for putting on this tour. Greensboro was an amazing musical experience. I am so grateful to this wonderful organization to offer the downloads of these shows as well. It always has been about the music. Sunday night in Greensboro was un-disputable proof that the boys are STILL the greatest band going. Thank you Phil,Bobby,Billy,Mickey,Jeff and Warren(who, by the way, did an amazing, amazing job filling those shoes. He was not flashy. Just showed in his own style, that he is one of the greatest guitarists on the scene today.) For all the Deadheads that will be attending the rest of the tour--enjoy yourselves. These shows are truly a gift to all the fans who realize just how special this music has been to us since the beginning. HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!
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Submitted by Mornduvt on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 13:56

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Can't believe that in 48 hours I will be in the parking lot of a Dead Show!!!! It has been 14 long years... can't believe it. They played Ripple last night - so psyched to hear the recording, but a little bummed I missed it, cuz most likely won't come out tomorrow - I'm also going Sunday so I will hope for that - and here is why: I am going with my 14 year old son who is incredibly pumped to be seeing the Dead. He thought he would never get the chance. Now...when he was a baby I would sign him to sleep with... Ripple. The song became a real bond between us through the years, so when I heard that they played it in NYC I thought that it would be the perfect moment (OK, that and the fact I never saw it live when we were all still Grateful too). I am so excited I can hardly keep a thought in my head. You know what - never mind - I don't care what they play. WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO
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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 17:33

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I didn't really need any additional motivation, but what you say just gets me all the more excited for when I hit the last leg of the tour out west! Thanks man! "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 Zimmy2008 on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 20:37

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Just listened to the DC Show..........PEGGY-O...........Simply wept.......The best song of the first 3 shows. Phil even speaks of Jerry before going into it, simply priceless
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Submitted by Moye on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:00

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EVERYBODY have a safe and WONDERFUL TrIp!!!:)HAPPY TRAILS to you all!!! Peace- Moye
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Submitted by Moye on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:00

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EVERYBODY have a safe and WONDERFUL TrIp!!!:)HAPPY TRAILS to you all!!! Peace- Moye
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Submitted by Deadead2 on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:28

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The set lists look awesome!1I got the sbd from 4-12-09 it is KILLER! I have a new hubpage I put up with setlists and phots and I am asking all my feloow heads to please drop by and say "Hey Now" Please share your reviews with me and help me to share with heads everywhere whats happening on this Tour! I have the list from tonight which is also..... .KILLER here is the link to the hubpage http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Dead-on-Tour-5-years-on-again-with-Warren-H… here is tonight's list!!!! 4/15/09 - Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena Set 1 New Speedway Boogie Bertha High Time Mason’s Children Big Boss Man Doin’ That Rag Standing On The Moon Set 2 Playin’ in the Band > Crazy Fingers> Jam> Space> St. Stephen> The Eleven> Mississippi Half-Step (Uptown Todeloo)> Playin’ in the Band (Reprise)> Foolish Heart> Encore Gloria Please stop by and say HI! http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Dead-on-Tour-5-years-on-again-with-Warren-H… see ya on the road! Peace and light!!! Mark
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Submitted by sfjmammy on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 03:32

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so what about an orchestral wharf rat at shoreline with audience singing jerry's partits not we don't know the words....
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 05:36

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Tickets for Worcester, not that bad either, are available on a certain scalping site for $28!
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Submitted by mainehippiechic on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 05:45

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I try not to wish ill will on anyone, but I have to say I'm glad they're gettin burned. Also glad the boyz provided charity seats to help combat the issue. We scored a charity pair front row Phil side for 19th!!!!