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    I don't nkow kids, the "boys" are old men now. Nina Simone had the decency to tour up to Seattle shortly before her death and I paid some big bucks to see her. The experience beat the ticket price by far and now she is dead and I have no chance of ever seeing her again. I say, if they're coming near you and you want to see them, be happy they're coming to a place that you can travel to as I, can't get time off work for such an escapade. When you think that $30 bucks was pretty norm for crappy seats in the 90's and you consider what the dollar is/isn't worth now, you can't possibly tell me that seeing them isn't worth $100. They're old and they've lived fast lives, we're lucky they can still pick up their instruments, let alone blow our minds... eff the money, its all a game anyway, but a lasting experience that you could carry with you forever is not a game and it is worth it. SO, that said, if you do go, don't get too blasted so you can hold on to what might be your last GD memory, just like many of you do with your remembrance of Jerry, Brent, Keith AND Vince, do also for Bob, Phil, Bill, Mickey, Jeff and Warren. | Wait until the veil is shredded, then reveal it |
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    I HEARD THIS ----AND STARTED DANCIN INN THE STREET
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    Want to go to the CA shows in camping in the area of the forum? Or Shoreline the forum is where the lakers play right?
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    People are pissed!!
    They have a "name the 2009 dead tour" thread over on ratdogs site. Theres stuff like " steal your wallet 2009" and "an arm and a leg tour 2009" The shit is bogus man! Shame on the dead!
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    "Can somebody answer me the simple question of what is going to be left over for them to stick in your envelope? I mean after presale online here (hopefully) and then TicketSheister?" The tickets that GDTS has been alloted...
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    if you mail order on tuesday, wednesday or thursday, i can't believe that you won't get tickets. you just won't know for awhile. some shows might sell out, (msg, philly), maybe on the weekend, maybe worcester because it's a bit smaller, but it will not be like back in the day. tuesday in buffalo, 19k people?? they will be promoting the crap out of it like you've seen on cnn, but those are outlets are one-offs unless it's a real slow news cycle. read some dialogue on philzone or some other forums out there. people are pissed about $100. again, we don't really know how many are $100 vs. $70, so hard to get totally crazy yet. in the end, people will pony up the $. just don't think it'll be as intense. i was looking at 5 shows and will now only be doing 2. if it was phil & phriends for $60, i'm all in!
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    C'mon friends, we need some good vibes here...
    Let's all think positive...they're playing again!!!! It's all good, and it will all work out - I have no doubt!
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    Can somebody answer me the simple question of what is going to be left over for them to stick in your envelope? I mean after presale online here (hopefully) and then TicketSheister? Those of you comparing this to a Rat Dog tour are nuts. This is all going to sell out in a lickety split. Look at this http://us.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/06/grateful.dead/index.html This is going to be a scramble to get tickets. Get em off the line or be in the parking lot complaining and doing whippets. I've been there. So the big question remains: how will dead.net help US make sure that WE get our tickets! We need details now. thanks, pokey
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    How bad are second tier seats?
    Anybody know if you buy $60 seats at the Garden, what are we talking about? Is it $100 floor, $60 everywhere else, or what? Where do they draw the line?It would be nice to know, though I figure how bad can it be? At least I don't have to see them in a friggin football stadium. Good luck and keep yer head.
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    gdtstoo is a valid and reliable method to buy tix. did so for years. hardest part is waiting to hear back. also, those who plan to do a bunch of shows have a ton of paperwork to do at home and the post office. a bit of a pain. was cool back in the day. expect that they will also put some sort of online, pre-sale deal out by tomorrow at the latest. phil used both methods for nokia run. either way, you're laying out your cash 3+ months ahead of shows. great way for someone (boys, promoters, et al) to make money on your money. can't imagine that they'll sell out too many of these shows. filling arenas that hold over 15k people will be tough. ratdog does not routinely sell out small theaters. phil neither with the exception of certain locales and weekend dates, etc. (nokia, warfield). in Fall '07, phil put on tremendous shows in syracuse and glens falls, ny (smaller hockey rinks) and didn't sell half of the places. we'll see if people buy the "cheap" ($70ish) seats versus the "good" ones ($100ish). me, no way i'm paying for high end seats. it's true that other acts (stones, police, etc.) charge large $, but they control the supply and create the demand. plus, they are the classic "one timers" as people don't go to multiple shows. going to be interesting.
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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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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!!!!