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    It has been pointed out that in our haste to set up regional enclaves, we neglected our neighbor north of the border. We herewith remedy this sad oversight. Heads of Canada, this is your clubhouse!

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    I can't be the only head in
    I can't be the only head in Sudbury, could I?
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    I posted this elsewhere but wanted to share with our thread too:For all you heads in the academy, and for those of us struggling to follow along, I wanted to share my excitement at a new publication: The Grateful Dead in Concert: Essays on Live Improvisation Jim Tuedio, Stan Spector, eds http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-4357-4 My partner, Brent Wood, contributed an essay entitled "The Eccentric Revolutions of Phil Lesh". It is a great piece of work and feels good to see it in print after hours of conversation, listening and writing. He's already published an essay on Robert Hunter's poetry and psychedelic experience and is currently tackling the subject of Jerry & tragedy. These pieces will hopefully appear as a whole book in future. This book is carefully put together with foreword by Stanley Krippner and contributions by Meriwether, Spector, and the usual suspects as well as others. Great writing, nice organization (tuning, first, 2nd, 3rd sets, encore...) and good ideas. Reads like a show. Enjoy!
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    K, Thanks for the Caution Jam info..... :) Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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    Hi Neighbour, About the camp site - great! Your jam sounds awesome - I would have loved to plug in too!!! It reminds me I really must find other Dead fans in town to Jam with. Another fun to-do! I'm playing around with Dear Mr. Fantasy and Estimated Prophet at the moment. This morning thought perhaps a little KINKS might be nice too. "You really got me" or "All day and all of the night" for a little rockin' addition to my repertoire...perhaps.... Have a good one, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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    Haven't heard of them or the venue before - hope it's fun! My buddies play in a GDead cover band in Toronto - Caution Jam. http://www.cautionjam.ca Looks like their next show is on the 24th @ Grossman's, TO. Their Penetang boat cruise is, supposedly a blast. I, too, was jamming Sunday night, impromptu at my place. My neighbour Joe brought together a jam so fast that I didn't know if I was going or coming =) Bass, guitars, piano & drums, we pulled off some nice Scarlet>Fire, Playin, Sugaree, among others. I used to be in a group called Zen Again, and later a one-off as the Dreadful Great. I'm threatening to pull together another GDead project, but I'll probably just keep jamming with my various dead-crazy friends. Campsite's right next to yours, Playin', on the night before and night of the show. Looks like fun! K
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    Hi all, Well I was trying to track down a Canadian Grateful Dead Cover Band. A band called Rose Garland is playing at the Harball in MIlton, Ontario on April 17th. Anyone planning to go? Has anyone been to one of their shows? Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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    Hi K, Looking forward to playing with you too! I had a great jam yesterday afternoon in the sun at my house as my kids and some of their friends ran around the yard and house. Some days it just flows.....yesterday was one of those.....it just flowed with no effort at all. Deal, Goin' DTR, BIODTL, FriendOTD, Fire on the M, Bird Song, SugarM, Dark Star, Ripple, Box of Rain. I keep getting more excited about the show too. Listened to a Shakedown Street podcast and they played some recent FURTHER. The China Doll was so soulful....nice! Enjoy your long weekend.....our weather looks amazing!!!!!!!!!! Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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    Okay, so I bumped into some buddies in town and they say that they bought seats to ArtPark, so maybe there actually were seats but must have sold out right away. Didn't mean to give you false hope, Playin... I'm keen to mill around the lawn, and supposedly it's a small venue anyway, so the lawn won't be too far from stage view. It's all good as far as I'm concerned! I'll be booking a site at Four Mile Creek this weekend. Looking forward to the jam! K
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    Hi K and all, There are lots of campsites (looks like most still available). Hope you others will consider camping at that park too! I have picked a non-electric site. I will have my acoustic bass guitar with me and would love to play with any of you who come by or just hang out around the fire for those without instruments. Oh boy, camping, bonfires, acoustic jamming and experiencing Further and other Deadheads......well if I have to....the sacrifaces we must make.... I am hoping my wonderful wife will be able to join me. Though, she is taking a course this summer (May to July) on teaching kindergarden with the hopes this will give her a leg up on getting a job. Anyway if she can't join us I will still be there perhaps with a cousin or friend in tow. I'm so looking forward to it. When I think of it, it makes me smile. The anticipation is almost alone worth the price. :) Anyway, I hope more of you head to ArtPark. The outdoor venue looks beautiful. Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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    Hey there, thanks for the updates, Playin! I am super excited to hear that you're coming to ArtPark - I will find a way to meet you there. Guess what? Don't be bummed about your seats - the whole thing is general admission - at least that's how it seemed even on the first day of ticket sales. I think we will enjoy milling about freely in a beautiful venue. Camping - I originally thought it would be easy to go back across the border to stay in Ontario, but it might be fun to find a campground so we can stay and keep the party rolling. Looks like Four Mile Creek is the closest State Park, and there's a KOA Niagara. This is shaping up to be a mighty good time. Yay!!!!
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It has been pointed out that in our haste to set up regional enclaves, we neglected our neighbor north of the border. We herewith remedy this sad oversight. Heads of Canada, this is your clubhouse!
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love your comments! Canadian Dead songs....I've sent this link to my cuz in BC.....will tell him to join up......No, I don't speak or read French, but I can learn...........
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Does anyone know if I can park an RV @ or near HSBC See you at the show
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Je demeure à Montréal depuis 35 ans déjà. Je travaille à la Place des Arts (un complexe de 5 salles de spectacle) comme technicien de scène spécialisé en éclairage. Je suis entre autre chef-électrien en second à l'Opéra de MTL.J'espère qu'on pourra échanger des commentaires sur nos spectacles respectifs. A bientôt. Richard.
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C'est drôle Richard, car mon frère est chanteur d'Opéra et il travaillait avec l'atelier de l'Opéra de Mtl il y a 3 ans. Il a chanté plusieurs fois à la Place des Arts, plus récemment dans "Pearl Fishers" - son nom est Phillip Addis, baritone. Sa femme, Emily Hamper, accompagne les chanteurs au piano. Maintenant il voyage à qqpart de nouveau chaque mois, ce qui est un défi avec un enfant d'un an. J'aime ta carrière en éclairage. Je suis musicienne aussi, mais de la musique rock/reggae/funk, etc...
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version très kitch (décor, costumes) appréciée des amateurs. J'espère rencontrer ton frère lors de son prochain passage à Montréal. As-tu des enregistrements de ta musique? On pourrait en faire un "vine".
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Bonsoir Kirsten, j'ai lu sur "Dancin'" que tu as de très bonnes informations pour avoir beaucoup de plaisir cette fin-de-semaine à NY. Mon épouse Marjelaine et moi seront là aussi. Au plaisir de se rencontrer. Je te souhaite un miracle pour Uniondale. Nous en souhaitons un pour MSG. D'ici ce temps-là, essaie de dormir! ; )
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Merci pour le renseignement. J'ai placé un message à 3 endoits sur le site. Je touche du bois!.
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Crystal Journey has arrived in the United States for a 14 city tour along with seeing the Grateful "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 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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Wow... very nice music David. Any chance of a pre dead parking lot performance???
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Un bon samaritain nous a proposé 2 billets à prix coutant que nous nous somment empressé d'accepter. J'aurai les billets à Uniondale. Trouvons un coin de rue pour se rencontrer si possible. Marjelaine et Richard.
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Il parait que vous avez trouvé vos billets pour MSG - Félicitations! On va s'embarquer sur le Ship of Fools avant le spectacle et on va essayer de rencontrer d'autres heads au Blarney pub pres de MSG. Aussi, j'aimerai aller à Uniondale avant, sinon pour le parking... a tantot k
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Merci. J'ai rendez-vous avec Monsieur Miracle vers 5 hres dans le stationnement en face de l'entrée principale du NC. Si tu es dans le coin, nous y seront.Bonne chance pour Nassau! Richard.
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All Canadian Heads going to the April 21st Buffalo show, Only 6 days to go!!! I can't beleive its about to happen. Long live the Dead. If you see me say hello. I'll be in the jean shirt with paint splatter up the front and the Steel Your Face logo on the back. The picture here is the shirt as a work-in-progress. It now has more colour and pops......... Still playing after all these years. Enjoy the show, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Way to go, Playin' !
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I cant wait, I am so excited. Hope to see you people there. Chris is very tall and will be driving a red ford ranger with Ontario plates. Have a grate day all !!!! ...Chris
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Got my tix for 4/22 through Condider it Dan now STILL WAITING for the GDTS tix.Only two more days of mail until I leave man am I sweating now. It would be something to have $250.00 go down the drain EH? Back in 85 the mail order tix from GDTS came in the day we left for Saratoga Springs show. I NEED A MIRICALE (mail delivery) Wish me luck pleaseeeeeeeeee.
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All the best to you G.C.
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I can't go anymore to this show and don't want the tix wasted! I have 4 that need use. I'm in Toronto, if anyone is going south for these shows. 416-709-7796.
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Hi all, I sure hope your tickets showed Chris.....:) Sorry about your luck st1free. :( Wholy Shyat am I so stressed!!! Oh well two days off with a Dead show in the middle should hopefully put a smile back on my face. Sure it will. I need a miracle too, hopefully theres one in store for me. Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat P.S. I fell better all ready just taking the time to draft up this e-mail. P.P.S. I will be away from my e-mail for a spell. P.P.P.S. Richard my time is not really mine for the next couple of weeks, don't think I'll be able to share the pics from tomorrows show until May. P.P.P.P.S. Peace to all.
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See ya tommorrow....bring rain gear !!!!! party on the parking ramp !!!
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A special wish for all of you who are heading up/down to Buffalo - safe travels, fun journeys, smooth crossings and a rockin good time!!! Get your groove on! I will be there in spirit. Love, K
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Allo Kirsten, on en parle bientôt. Richard.
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Well,Buffalo April 21st, 2009 - I'll try to be brief. Wow! The show/my head space was perfect. I walked out of the hotel room only to be passed by a lovely lady with a basket full of brownies and cookies. Needless to say I had a great trip at the show. Incredible performace. So many highlights. Met many good people had many concerns washed away had many high moments thoughout the concert. Perhaps the best for me was sitting down overcome with joy and laughter through Eyes of the World while the entire arena took off and headed into space. Needless to say that does not happen at every concert I have ever been to. Anyway, the boys really lifted the spirit - they do that so well don't they. Anyway, already looking forward to next year's show (fingers crossed). Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat P.S. Richard I took only 2 pics but do have some video, if I can find the time I'll try to post some. Hope you had a great show too! P.P.S. many of the performances from the buffalo show are on you tube.
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Hey Playin', got pics and videos from both. Lots of work, hope to be with you soon.Share the Love! Richard.
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Had a great time as well. I met lots of Canadian Heads but not you guys, mabey next time. We had 6th row center and danced the whole night. Super easy border crossing at Fort Erie. Empty Tim Horton cups on board are never questioned. Its like a passport and a good spot for goodies !!!! hahahahah Later ...Chris
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Salut Richard... hi everyone, well I'm still trying to come down from the wonderful adventure high - NYC and a Nassau 2nd set bonus after coming off the road 11h - MSG was something to behold... I'm happy to have shared it with the incredibly loud grooving crowd. A real treat. Some advice: when staying in NYC, the Chelsea Hotel is a must for any intrepid traveler. Richard: Je regrette de te manquer- c'est difficile de faire tout ce qu'on veut dans un groupe de 5. J'ai oublié comment ça traîne! Cependant, j'imagine que vous avez eu un weekend formidable. Il faudra se rencontrer un de ces jours. Rends-tu à Rothbury? For all you Can-heads - I hope you can make it down to Rothbury in Michigan for the 4th of July - we're gonna camp and jam our brains out.. Love, K
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C'était effectivement formidable. Nous avons rencontré Monsieur Miracle à l'heure dite à Nassau. Le spectacle était très bon, malgré la fatigue d'une longue journée commencée à 5 heures du matin. Après une bonne nuit de sommeil, nous avons passé la journée à se promener à Union square, Canal Street et Little Italy avant de "participer" à un excellent spectacle le soir venu. ENCORE!J'espère que tu continueras de donner de tes nouvelles. A la prochaine, Richard.
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A bientôt. Richard.
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Do we have to be from Québec? Merci =)
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was just thinking the same thing myself. Would just like to be able to post in french occasionally********************************** It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine
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Richard and K, Tigerlilly and all those with the tenacity and or background for communicating in French please don't leave this site you are too much fun. Rothbury looks like so much fun too, I hope to be heading down with a couple of cousins and a friend or two......:) K, Jamming your brains out....sounds good......I'll bring my guitar.....was just jamming yesterday to my new GD playlist (586 live GD tracks that I listen too on random - love my new playlist - also heard an awesome version of Brokendown Palace from 95' with Bruce Hornsby). Had much fun jamming along with a 77' version of Fire on the Mountain.. bum bum-bum ba-bum bum bum, bum bum-bum ba bumpa bumpa bumpa bum.... Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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shure won't leave the place 'till the end of time. Seem's that everybody had a lot of fun on tour. Let spead the good vibrations and share the Love my Brothers and sisters!Richard.
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I'm feeling the ((((LOVE)))) Thanks Playin You know our Amour will not fade away This is my first time participating in an online community and I really love how much fun you guys and gals all are. It's been a fun tour so far - looking forward to meeting some of you at Rothbury. I'll be flying a Canadian flag so we'll be visible - gotta come by and PARTAY!!!
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Hi K (and all), This is also my first engagement in an online community. Flying the Canadian Flag - Wave that flag - excellent, (if we do make it - feeling pretty good about it - hope to be buying tickets tomorrow) I will keep an eye out for the flag and work my way to your group. Peace and smiles, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Well K and others going to Rothbury, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat, will not be joining in the festivities at Rothbury this year (and what a line-up), anyway it promises to be amazing, I would have loved to be there to hear and see Dylan play with the Dead (undoubtedly you will be treated to that). I would have loved to see the Yonder Mountain String Band, The Cheese String Incident, Gov't Mule and Willie Nelson and his band too, oh well we can't win em' all! I look forward (kind of) to reading the highlights at this forum....... :( Sincerely, Playin'
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Aw, Playin, I know how sometimes we can't work it all out. Not so bad though, you did make it to SPRING TOUR 2009! I'll play some songs for you at Rothbury. Here's to all the friends we've made on the journey so far - peace and love! Keep posting. K
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pas mal de francophone ici c est sympa et ca fait plaisir a lire richard , j attends avec impatience ta revue de concert
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Ha! C'est un grand compliment - Je crois que Richard et toi sont les seuls francos - moi j'ai appris mon français en écoooole..+) Soyez le bienvenue ici - et merci pour ton invitation au forum qc. As-tu eu la chance d'assister à un de ces fameux spectacles? Salut, Kirsten
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HAPPY MAY 24 EVERYBODY!! It's starting out in traditional style here in Ontario - rainy! Ha... everyone always tries to camp this weekend. I still can't figure out why it's not next weekend, being Sunday the 24th and all... anyway, Happy early Birthday, Queenie Vic, Bobby Dylan, Miles Davis, my brother Phil and me!!! Gotta love how they always have fireworks on our birthday - set me up for a self-centred life for sure! Love, K
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Hey Frenchdead, je suis bien occupé ces temps-çi, Je te promets de le faire aussitôt que j'ai l'occasion.Kerstin, nous te souhaitons toutes les chansons que tu préfères à Rothbury (avec quelque surprises quand même). Partageons l'AMOUR! Richard.
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nan , pas vu le groupe , je pense qu un show en europe , londres a la rigueur est utopique
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Hi K, I've heard the May "2-4" holiday is always the Monday before the 24th (unless the 24th is itself a Monday). Playin'
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Hey Kirsten, Playin' , Frenchdead et les frères et soeurs DH. J'ai finalement mis quelques photos de ma famille sur mon profil. Vous pourrai maintenant nous reconnaitre si vous nous croiser sur la (Shakedown) rue.Partageons l'AMOUR! Richard.
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Hey Richard, It paid off. I could actually understand most of your message and a cool translation option turned it into this: Hey Kirsten, Playin', Frenchdead and brothers and sisters DH. I finally put some photographs of my family on my profile. You will be able to now recognize us if you to cross us on (Shakedown) the street. Let us share the LOVE! Richard. I did I like those pics especially the one of you and Marjelaine. (Her shirt is awesome too!) Thanks for sharing, I hope to do the same someday soon. Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Right on the spot, Playin'. On se reparle.bientôt.
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I don't know about you guys, but I'm still BUZZING from the shows I saw in April - they really kicked off a killer spring season for me - breaking from the routine and opening up many new possibilities. The magic is still with me and the friends I've met this spring are really solid. I'd like to thank you all in this forum for being present, kind and sparklingly-fun. I really hope to meet you someday soon. Lake Huron and Montreal aren't really that far away.... May the magic and power of this springtime bring renewed energy to all your adventures. Love, K
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J'arrive du travail. Content d'avoir des nouvelles. Je n'écoute que des cd de la tournée dans mon auto. Je suis toujours sur le "buzz" du mois d'avril. Si tu passe dans le coin, ne te gène surtout pas pour me contacter.Share the LOVE! Richard.