Comments

sort by
Recent
Recent Oldest A to Z Z to A
Reset
  • #231
    neddles
    Joined:
    hmmm... well
    Sirius is owned by Mel Karmazin and from the interwviews with him that I've read, he has never been concerned with XM and what they're up to. He never talks about wanting to take away their listeners or monopolize the satellite market. All I hear him talk about is about how many people out there would enjoy this service and how to tap into that enormous market. Of course it's all about the money; it always is in the end. But I really think that the CEO's involved are thinking long term, to the millions that aren't hooked up yet. If they can make Satellite more attractive to all, more people sign up and profit goes up. They don't do that by raising prices and cutting programming.I probably sound terribly naive, but I do believe in this service and the industry. I'm not a stockholder (thank god!), but I'm coninually amazed by how good it is compaired to standard radio. In terms of the Grateful Dead Channel, I've seen both the Who Channel and the Rolling Stones Channel come and go, so I am prepared to be dissappointed. But this channel has had so much hype on Sirius that I'm just going to enjoy it for as long as it lasts... if it ever gets started!!!
  • #232
    southislander
    Default Avatar
    Joined:
    You don't think?
    The Grateful Dead Channel is on Sirius, so that doesn't have anything to do with the merger. I think the merger will go through, but I'm not convinced it will improve our service. Just look what Clear Channel has done to regular broadcasting. There will be one satellite provider, so they can do whatever they want, raise price, cut channels, whatever, and if you don't like it then yeah, get an ipod that plays MP3s or play CDs. Even on XM why was there only one hour a week for Dead music? I meant to ask David that question. Then Sirius decides to play an entire channel, so all the Dead heads will go to Sirius. That's how good competition works. Anyway I feel lot safer with two sat companies. The merger will just be a bait and switch. Sirius is shaping up nicely with the Dead Channel, live music and XM might take that away, or cut programming. I hope you guys are right, but I'm used to heads crying foul, when they don't get what they want for nothing. peace out
  • #233
    neddles
    Joined:
    I don't think so...
    I disagree with the idea that the customers are going to lose out from this merger. Xm and Sirius are not just competing against themselves. There are only 15 million people that have the sevice in North America... that still leaves A LOT more folks out there listening to regular radio and ipod and cds, etc. These other forms of entertainment are the REAL competition. Why would the merged satellite companies start screwing their customers then? Believe me, they want new customers. They want to tap into the huge markets that they are barely scratching the surface of now. Satellite radio is a VERY expensive business; the satellites are very pricey, the receivers need to be developed and produced, and Howard Stern needs his 500 million! Why should these 2 companies have to compete against each other when most of the continent is listening to free radio and ipod? Bring on the merger and bring on the Grateful Dead Channel!!!!!
  • #234
    southislander
    Default Avatar
    Joined:
    gd channel
    I've been listening to the Dead Hour for about 5 years on XM. I just switched over to Sirius two days ago, but didn't know about the dead channel. I just thought I would try something different. I'm glad David is putting the new Dead channel together. Who knows how the merger will work out for consumers. They are offering more selective channel selection from both after the merger, but they are just making that suggestion to see the deal through. There is nothing stopping each of them from offering a more selective programming now. Sirius and XM also have different compression so you would need a new receiver to listen to both. So that isn't going to happen for years. XM used to have better programming, live music channel, that they did away with. Also doesn't Clear Channel own most of the XM channels? The merger is going to be all about cutting corners and limited programming so the fat cats can make more cash. You might see a good offering in the first few years after the merger then they are going to hit you up. Well, any way it's good to see David here. I have enjoyed his show!
  • #235
    paisley
    Joined:
    Remember when...
    ...shall we go, you and I while we can...There would be a public outpouring of the people's wishes to stimulate change? You know, like the sixties? Get yourselves in touch with Sirius, and if you're a subscriber, push for the station being on-air ASAP. If you're thinking about subscribing, Let them know you want assurances about the GD channel first. If you have programming feedback, provide that ,too.Wishing and writing about it here won't make it happen.
  • #236
    neddles
    Joined:
    yeah!
    That Jerry/Bob interview was really cool... and funny!Can't wait for the full-time channel...but I guess i'll have to...
  • #237
    all_things_must_pass
    Joined:
    Turn those machines back on!!
    So when do we get a full time GD channel?I was getting VERY used to being able to listen to this station whenever I wanted. My favorite was an interview w/ Jerry and Bob where they talked about Phil's "angular" bass playing - and then played some clips to illustrate their point. Just great "inside the music" stuff. Sorry - I will go back to work now.
  • #238
    paisley
    Joined:
    Siriusly...
    ...shall we go, you and I while we can...Yeah, aud, you're right, waiting may have advantages except that 1) no one is thinking XM will buy out Sirius, 2) once Sirius buys out XM, Sirius will have control of the receiver market and the price of receivers MAY go up, and 3) If you buy right after the merger, it's sounding like you'll pay Christmas time rates for the receiver anyway. This deal's gonna happen, it's just too bad the lawyers aren't making good arguements for it to go through (yet). "Al A Carte" is a bad dining option and a worse marketing strategy. I'd try the "buffet" concept, myself.
  • #239
    aud
    Default Avatar
    Joined:
    Merger
    I've been following this in the business news for a while, and frankly will be surprised if it doesn't come to pass. I definitely have no plans to buy into either until this thing shakes out. Lots of investment news on this thing this week with the NAB whining about how they aren't buying the "a la carte" argument that Karmazin has been touting. Anyway, meantime I still enjoy XM online (thanks to my boss' subscription for his cars) and my pal Denny's Sirius online login when he's not using it. Sitting back on my lawnchair waiting for it all the shake out one way or the other before I even think about shopping! And enjoying the hell out of this Boston show at work this morning...
  • #240
    paisley
    Joined:
    Interview with Sirius President...
    ...shall we go, you and I while we can... Mel Karmakin on Fox News who said he expected the merger with XM to take place before the first of the year. The strategy is to say that Sirius and XM are competing with any music delevery system you can put in your home, car, or office, thus avoiding the monopoly issue. He also said that post-merger, "ala carte" channel purchase an other "efficiencies" would reduce the monthly cost to $6.95 per customer. So kick back and enjoy that GD channel , because it isn't going anywhere. Look for deals on receivers and adapters at stores like Best Buy and Circuit City, 'cause their cheaper there.
user picture

Member for

17 years 5 months
Submitted by marye on
Forums
Grateful Dead Radio
Our own dgans is a programming consultant for the new channel!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 10:10

Permalink

Shares of Sirius/xm rose 3 cents yesterday and are now at 13 cents a share. They need someone to refinance their debt to keep them out of bankruptcy.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

17 years 5 months

Submitted by hwkn on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 16:53

Permalink

They're working with John Malone of Liberty Media[Directtv]to try to work something out btw.
user picture

Member for

15 years 10 months

Submitted by TxJed on Tue, 02/17/2009 - 19:46

Permalink

That seems like a good fit for both parties involved. Hope it goes through. Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

17 years 5 months

Submitted by hwkn on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 11:37

Permalink

The deal went through yesterday[somewhere around $500 million]so Sirius/XM is fine for the next year or 2.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 7 months

Submitted by fluffhead042 on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 11:51

Permalink

what a sigh of relief! "In a bed, in a bed, by the waterside I will lay my head. Listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul."
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 10:07

Permalink

Liberty Media Corp. will lend Sirius/xm $530 million dollars. It also says S/xm has 20 million subscibers which means they should be bringing in, if I'm correct, over $200 million per month. I wonder why they can't get by on that? Could someone inform me?
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 9 months

Submitted by oly-bob on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 08:06

Permalink

I've posted this before, but have not seen any responses. Does anyone else have a problem with serius not posting schedules for three times a day concerts on their Grateful Dead site? Spotty at best,most of the time it's not posted. REALLY HARD to do this ,I guess.Makes it really difficult to record shows we've been at or might want because it was a great show.Lots of posts about their financial state, but none about the lack of service we get? W.T.F.? Oly- bob
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 7 months

Submitted by fluffhead042 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 11:47

Permalink

I contacted David Gans and have gotten a lil brainchild of mine to come to fruition...The "Tales" on March 8th will be a special on the subject of GD Tribute bands keeping the vibe alive and well...plus turning countless post-Jerry era fans onto the magic and love of The Grateful Dead (like myself)...this particular "Tales" will include interviews with Jimmy Tebeau-founder of "The Schwag" as well as some samples of their tunes....The Schwag hold summerlong camping festivals in a beautiful campground located in Salem, MO featuring all types of great music and of course shows by The Schwag....lots of vendors...LOTS of LOVE! So yeah, tune in this Sunday and enjoy! The torch is still burning brightly and there are masses new fans being turned on due to these tribute bands...Now Gans is even on the lineup for "Springjam" April 17+18! He's gonnaq experience the beauty firsthand...plus we'll get to hear him jam....NRPS is gonna be there, so is Donna Jean...in May Billy Kreutzman is gonna be there too...i encourage any/all to come check it out...visit www.theschwag.com for further details....Stu Allen from JGB with Melvin Seals is now on lead guitar for The Schwag....his Jerry vocals are fantastic....sounds just like late 80's-90's Jerry! Check it out...and tune in to the Tales From The Golden Road on March 8th! -pugdog "In a bed, in a bed, by the waterside I will lay my head. Listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul."
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 10:17

Permalink

I hope our buddies at Sirius are doing well. I'm wondering if they are going to turn us on to some live Dead. I think a Madison Square Garden show would be worthy of a broadcast through-out the world and across the universe, maybe a Shoreline too!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Sat, 04/18/2009 - 10:19

Permalink

Loved the Tipper Gore interview after she jammed with The Dead the other night. While they were doing the interview Bobby comes by and they start talking and Tipper starts a rap about the spiritual side of drumming and Bobby's like "I've heard That before", and then "I'm gonna go get a drink". Hilarious!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 10:21

Permalink

and thanks for the live Worchester show. My only complaint is that everything was turned up a couple clicks higher than the drum mix and there wasn't enough thunder, esp. on songs like Terrapin. As for the show, I thought One More Sat. Nite and a little four minute Johnny B. Goode encore was a disturbingly lame way to end the show. I know $100 to the boys holds about as much value as a penny does to the rest of us and they cannot understand the sacrifices their fans have had to make to attend these shows. But overall I thought they sounded pretty good and their were some very enjoyable moments.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 13:39

Permalink

actually I guess you guys did great and it's my crappy car stereo that doesn't have enough thunder.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 12:24

Permalink

If the Dead want to play One More Saturday Night I wish they would try doing it as a first or second set opener. I hate it when they close the show with it cause when you here the opening notes you know the show is over and then start hoping they'll play a good encore. As for Johnny B. Goode, if it's not a part of a 2- song encore, don't bother !
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 15:56

Permalink

any idea when we will find out when the other two live Dead shows are going to be broadcast on Sirius?
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

15 years 10 months

Submitted by Moye on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 20:56

Permalink

Is it me or does the voices sound like 'What Has Become Of The Baby' very erryI LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Peace- Moye
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

15 years 10 months

Submitted by Moye on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 20:56

Permalink

Is it me or does the voices sound like 'What Has Become Of The Baby' very erryI LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Peace- Moye
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 10:54

Permalink

I keep going to Sirius and there's a spot that says to "watch this space for info on upcoming broadcasts" but there's never anything there and nothing to click on. I know the Spectrum is coming up Sat. I hope I didn't miss any other shows. What am I doing wrong????
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Sat, 05/02/2009 - 10:19

Permalink

Will they break out The Race Is On tonight at the Spectrum?
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 10:14

Permalink

My car stereo never sounded so good,please play it again soon. One More Saturday Night really blew my mind and Brown Eyed Women was just as sweet as could be. What a fabulous show. I love the "GRATEFUL DEAD" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 18:46

Permalink

that was really cool, hope i can make it to Veneta.

Member for

17 years 4 months

Submitted by buddy plant on Tue, 06/23/2009 - 10:25

Permalink

... on Mondays at 9:00 PM Eastern time? Why can't we have the complete and uncut concerts back in that time slot? Sirius advertised that there would be 3 concerts per day. Now for some reason on Mondays we only get 2 concerts. Haven't these Guest DJ shows been rerun about 10 times anyway? I never understood why they decided to use the scheduled concert time for these DJ shows... Is help on the way David, or or will changing this be a slipknot of towering confusion? Thank you for your consideration in this matter... :^ )
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Sat, 06/27/2009 - 10:13

Permalink

is ever gonna play a JGB show again? The last one I heard was Kean College back in like February.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 10:10

Permalink

Actually I think I remember one other from '77 too! More Jerry please!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 10 months

Submitted by PeterConners on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 16:12

Permalink

the storyteller makes no choice... Howdy, I'm happy to say that my very own "Head Set" airs tomorrow (7/3) on the G.D. channel on Sirius/XM! I read short sections from my new book, Growing Up Dead: The Hallucinated Confessions of a Teenage Deadhead, and put together some other intros to accompany the tunes. All the songs are from shows between 1987-1989. The show airs tomorrow (7/3) at 5PM EST. For Sirius/XM subscribers, the Grateful Dead channel is #32... but if you're here, you already know that... Cheers, Peter
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 11:03

Permalink

... was the first time I ever heard "Post-modern Highrise Table Top Stomp" . Ya think you guys could play the Rothbury show?
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 10:23

Permalink

for a great Jerry week. 10/31/87 did it for me. What a great Big Boss Man this morning! Had that puppy cranked. All you really need Is good love!

Member for

17 years 4 months

Submitted by buddy plant on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 20:30

Permalink

is in error... Was supposed to be 8-16-91, and the first was played as advertised. The problem is that they played the second set of 8-18-91. Is there any way to straighten this out before the replay on FRIDAY, AUG 21st at Noon Eastern Time? Thank you very much for any help, in advance! I would try to contact Sirius myself, but they are just a bit less than say, responsive...
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 10:31

Permalink

I think Sirius responds to things written on Deadnet with songs. There have been a lot of times I've written something here and then a short time later will here a song on Sirius that seems directly related to my post and it seems like it's happened way to many times to be coincidence. I also think Ratdog and the Dead have been inspired to play a song in their sets a couple times from what I've written here. I'm sure they won't tell me though being the Pranksters that they are. Maybe it's just sirius synchronicity and strange coincidence but I like to think they're listening.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 13:31

Permalink

Tune in Monday,August 31, at 10 PM Eastern time to hear a live broadcast of Bob Weir & Ratdog from the Denver Botanic Gardens. Awesome, awesome awesome!!!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 10:15

Permalink

If we are going to get to hear some Further? I think we deserve another Ratdog show too, preferably one when they're fresh! We could have us a high time
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Thu, 09/24/2009 - 10:14

Permalink

Looking forward to it, I hope you're feeling well. Keep up the good work.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Sat, 09/26/2009 - 10:28

Permalink

I'm pulling for the last show, sure would love to hear that Cosmic Charlie. Dum de dum de doodle e do Go on home your mamma's calling you
user picture

Member for

15 years 3 months

Submitted by TrippyDancer on Sun, 09/27/2009 - 17:15

Permalink

I enjoyed tonight's show, as usual. I appreciated the insights about muscians "borrowing", "stealing", "Interpreting" other artists' songs, styles, etc. This is what truly keeps the music alive, isn't it? I was especially touched by the idea that everything a muscian gleans and absorbs from other artists through research, playing or listening to their music contributes - over time - to that muscian's own voice and style as an artist. I can't think of a better example of this than Jerry Garcia, who was a true music academic - ever seeking, exploring and learning his craft. PS: Can't wait till Furthur on the East Coast! "Inspiration, move me brightly"
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

15 years 9 months

Submitted by wanttojam on Sun, 10/18/2009 - 18:31

Permalink

hey there. anyone know what show the Franklin's tower is from that was aired on the slot where Jackie Green guest dj'd? its phenomenal... best one i've ever heard. I must have that show! thanks!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 15:05

Permalink

I really enjoyed Till The Morning Comes this morning by Pickin On The Grateful Dead. Never heard of them before, but I hope to hear some more!!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 12:49

Permalink

I'm just old & in the way. The future's here, we are here, we're on our own.
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 10:18

Permalink

Nice "Simple Twist" yesterday and t.i.f. this morning. Old and In the Way is real fun to play on guitar. I never learned it til that last post. Now I have a Grisman song in my repitoirre! Let there be songs, to fill the air
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 14:48

Permalink

If there's any way you can get the new Furthur song,Welcome to the Dance, into the rotation that would be nice. I hope there is a chance of a live New year's eve broadcast, or maybe a new years day re'broadcast if live ain't gonna work. Till we all fall down It'll do you fine
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 12/28/2009 - 10:40

Permalink

You're getting pretty good at this. You sure do make me laugh a lot. Thanks for brightening my morning! Won't you come out to play!
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 10:06

Permalink

Why aren't you playing a show with Welcome to the Dance in it!? Or New years at least.Would like to hear their new stuff
user picture
Default Avatar

Member for

16 years 8 months

Submitted by starsleeper on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 10:21

Permalink

I can wait. From what I've heard so far, the drummers sound good, Jeff has impressed me,very enjoyable. As for John's guitar, I've found myself cringing way too much. I hope the boys can teach him a few things so I don't feel like I'm listening to a amateur copy-cat who needs to find his own musical, oh I don't know, "soul"? I hope by the time they hit the west coast I can say I've heard a vast improvement. Believe it if you need it, or leave it if you care?