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  • pomo1
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    is still being hung up, so excuse me if I repeat myself. First, I am glad I posted my initial thoughts because it has provoked a good discussion. Second, I never intended to eliminate all Jerry songs. There are plenty of Jerry songs I want to see, because they are great. On the other hand, there are certain Garcia songs that Jerry's vocals are so vital and essential to the very essence of the song, that I would rather not hear anyone else sing them. Third, I would prefer no one sing these few tunes, not just Bob. (OK if Crosby were to take a stab at Wharf Rat, I admit I would love it.) Fourth, there is no doubt that Bobby has the "right" to sing the songs; I would just prefer that he not. Some people would rather see Bobby sing Wharf Rat instead of not seeing the tune at all. I understand that point of view, but I don't agree with it. "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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    I LOVE when Bobby sings, and I was not suggesting that Warren sing all the tunes. I would like everybody to try and as usual someone will emerge. Bobby is an amazing singer with passion running through his veins and vocal cords. Crosby would ROCK on some Jerry tunes. I'm just suggesting that the boyz push it furthur by changing it up. Dude, I even like it when they would go to the crowd for the singing sometimes, not like the way cheesy bands do it, but the way EVERYONE in the house or venue was belting it out! Remember when Phil and Friends would do rounds, that's fun too. ____________________________________________________ Will you come with me? Once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right!
  • gratefaldean
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    But I heard Bobby sing "Mission in the Rain" last fall, and I thought it sounded great. It wasn't Jerry, but it's never going to be Jerry, is it?
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    Let Phil sing
    Lookin' for familiar faces in an empty window pane.
  • JackstrawfromC…
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    Drumhead - Could you imagine DC singing with the Dead! Holy cow I would have thought I died and was sitting in heaven!!! Gratefuljam - You know what I'm talking about! It was one of those magical and mytical nights at RR. This may sound goofy but I could feel Jerry standing on the stage that night in 07 and in 08 - smiling at Bobby who was singing his song. "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"
  • caroroses
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    Here to back you up JackstrawfromCo! I was moved by the Morning Dew at RedRocks too, and all the other Jerry songs he sang soulfully that evening. I hadn't been to a show in probably ten years. I wasn't expecting Jerry tunes at all, more of a rocking Saturday Night Bobby show, so I was surprised, in a pleasant way!
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    right on the $$ again. the Bobby "standing on the moon" at RR? was AWESOME
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    Jackstraw that's a different spin. I've always liked Bobby singing Chincat on TOO. I guess it's that Jerry just had that ability to croon unlike anyone else. But someone has to step up and try. Bobby's always had that one two rock-n-roll punch thing going along with the ability to go off the deep end at any given moment. It's very much different from Jer's approach. I think some songs would work better than others but then again I haven't heard Bobby do some of Jerry's sweetest songs like Dew or Wharf Rat. For that matter I haven't heard Warren do very many of them either. It's not really relevant but David Crosby could pull off a few Jerry tunes
  • pomo1
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    Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Also, I do not want to eliminate all Jerry songs, only certain ones. In fact, I am looking forward to hearing a bunch of Jerry songs, because so many of them are great. My point was that there are a small number of Garcia songs that are so "Jerry" because of the vocals that they should be off limits, and that I will be disappointed to hear Bobby sing them. It's not like the band doesn't have a huge number of other songs to choose from. "Let there be songs to fill the air."
  • JackstrawfromC…
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    There is no one who should sing Jerry songs other than Bobby. And you can't just eliminate all Jerry songs give me a break. I agree that Bobby needs help with the singing duties but to say that he shouldn't sing Jerry songs but have Warren do it instead??? The tour will turn into a Gov't mule rendition of Grateful Dead songs - no thanks! In my opinion only Bobby is qualified to sing Jerry songs. He sang Morning Dew last summer and it brought tears to my eyes something that hasn't happened since I was standing there listening to Jerry sing it. Two summers ago he sang Standing on the Moon and again it brought tears to my eyes. You are right there will never be another Jerry but the next best thing is Bob Weir not Warren Haynes. "Half of my life I spent doing time for some other f@$kers crime, the other half found me stumbling around drunk on burgundy wine"
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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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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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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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drive safe and be safe in the scene. first song, first set: I call: PROMISED LAND (old school choice)
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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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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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You might check the lineups at Sainte Rocke, Hermosa Beach somethimes they have good stuff.
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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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Happy Easter x12 already!Ha! :)
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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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Man, That SUX!! They obviously don't get the Dead!! Peace- Moye
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hurry Up! Hurry Up! Hurry Up May!!~Honest to the point of recklessness~ ~~~ Andie is Althea~~~
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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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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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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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my old lady packing for the tour... ( -;
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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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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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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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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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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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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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EVERYBODY have a safe and WONDERFUL TrIp!!!:)HAPPY TRAILS to you all!!! Peace- Moye
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EVERYBODY have a safe and WONDERFUL TrIp!!!:)HAPPY TRAILS to you all!!! Peace- Moye
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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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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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Tickets for Worcester, not that bad either, are available on a certain scalping site for $28!
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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!!!!