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  • Oroboros
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    Heynow-Instead of a review, here are my opinions and random thoughts after roadtripping back from that Denver Dead show. Although I loved hearing Crazy Fingers and several of the acoustic set (MAMU, Weight,etc), yet I left not feeling quite satisfied. The Dead had me going in, but it is like going to a restaurant that you love and they don't have the dish you want and the 'special' that get substituted, just does not hit the spot. IMO, the Dead saved the 'beef' for the coastal shows (apology to you vegetarians), no real song that was a 'jam vehicle' ala Other One or Eyes (which I desired) to link and pull the whole show around it. More disparate songs that were loosely "grouped' together. It was weird to me that the segues in the first half sounded more smoothly executed than those in the second half. I have seen this before (speaking as a former 'disgruntled' midwestern deadhead who didn't get to see the show that I wanted to see) and knowing that 'my show' would then be played down the line. But actually I am not disgruntled anymore and I do truly appreciate the show that I was lucky enough to witness. More review, Phil is the Maestro there. Bobby is the eccentric whimsical who struggles at times, (NOT with his exquisite shimmering rhythm chops..er... but what about those mutton chops! ;o}), Warren was great both on vocals (Easy Wind & China Doll!) and his lead & slide guitar work, he is such a talent and needs to propel the boys along with him. Mickey and Billy were simply tremendous and amazingly, I wish there would have been more drums that night (on Billy's birthday no less) at least King Solomon's Marbles gave them a chance to stretch the drumming a bit. Chimenti is very versatile but he has potential to be more of a force with the band. There were times when his keys could have hammered the boys ahead, to shake them a bit, like some of the keyboardists of old. At times I wondered if they all could hear each other as well, to cue off of, hint another tune, etc. I did hear many 'teases' and wondered several times if the band did as well. That said, these guys rock! They just need a little more playing time to weave it together. On balance, their vocals sounded improved from show I heard on the radio on 5/2. I would like to hear Warren sing more esp. the Garcia/Hunter tunes, as Warren does nail the phrasing of those tunes much better than Bobby does AND he can remember the words (which helps ;o}). It seemed like the Dead were playing and playing well however their pace or ability to accelerate like with the GD or even the prior versions of the Dead that I have seen, were just not the same. At this point anyway. Denver was just not the 'mind-meld' that I was hoping for, or maybe it was just the song selection for me. Maybe it is I just wanted to be able to hear a Jack Straw, or Wheel or Eyes of the World or Brown Eyed Women or a fine 1/2 Step. I am old school, you know. However, I recall "one man gathers what another man spills" and consequently the coastal shows will be classics. Maybe when I give Denver another listen and get these pesky synapses to refire, I may think differently and reevaluate. That said, I learned long ago, to not attend too much to what I didn't hear. I am so happy I went and glad for what I did hear. The boys do look energized. Billy was grinning ear to ear and nodding enthusiastically to Phil and Bobby at the conclusion of their acoustic take of Me & My Uncle. That was a treat seeing them like that and reminded me of 'the old daze'. I am spoiled rotten by the wonderful shows that I was lucky enough to attend, and often I am an incurable critic/cynic, so I do have to give myself a reality check (or my wife or friends will.) This band will only get better and I wish I was able to take in a couple more shows from this tour to witness it happening. BUT I am so excited that Heads who have not seen the Grateful Dead or other versions of the Dead, will have this tour to see & be the dance. At the end Bobby pointed out to the audience and said "It was you that got us back together." If I win the lottery, I will head out to the show at the Gorge. Without any doubt. The Dead will be hitting their stride. I just wish they were meeting me at 10KLF! The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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    MICKEY HART ONE ON ONE
    CBS2 AND KCAL9 HAD SOME EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE DEAD IN LA.WE GOT A CHANCE TO SPEND A FEW MINUTES WITH MICKEY HART. HE WAS VERY COOL... AND WILLING TO TALK ABOUT WHATEVER. THE RAW INTERVIEW AND CLIP FROM THE SHOW CAN BE SEEN HERE: http://cbs2.com/entertainment/Grateful.Dead.Forum.2.1006907.html
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    patiently waiting your 'review' of that show and any photos you have to share... also, not sure if it is 'cricket' to mention it here,but really glad you got to see that other thing yesterday, too!! I seen your above post, that it was only about 20 minutes before I sent you the email and private message. Glad it worked out! timing is everything!! peace my brother, cc
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    And all I can say is I wish I was able to head west and see/hear more. You all are in for a treat out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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    Pancakes ?
    Have they been serving Pancakes at any of the shows ? I could catch the end of the tour if they have Pancakes ! Gotto have Pancakes !
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    Last nights show had to of been BANGIN:) Viola must have been sweet to go into it 3 times:) And don't get me started on the 2nd set:) WOW..........Opener...Shakedon st.....Scarlet/Fire....Wow Peace- Moye
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    Peekin at last nights show.....
    WOW..........Wrote a letter....Mailed it in the air......I think our friend JackstrawfromCo had a grooooovin time last night:)Peace- Moye
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    Happy Mothers Day to all you Hippy Moms out there!! Hope you have a nice day. :-)
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    :) Have a great show tonight my friend:) Lots and lots of beautiful, energetic, positive vibes for tonight and tomarrows shows for you my friend!!!! And lots of great vibes for everyone else thats catchin the rest of the shows!!!!NOTHIN LEFT TO DO BUT SMILE:) SMILE:) SMILE:) Peace- Moye
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    You all are are grate .. hugs to you both .. Even though my butt was draggin today I haven't stopped smiling!! We're off to CA tomorrow. "Dont you drink hard liquor just a cup of cold coffee .. gonna get up in the mornin' and go" I'll report back on Monday. Peace and love to all!! "Escaping through the lily fields, I came across an empty space. It rainbow then exploded, left a bus stop in its place. The bus come by and I got on, thats when it all began. It was Cowboy Neal at the wheel of the bus to never ever land"
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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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Wouldn't 2010 be their 45 year anniversary?? Hmmmm its all falling into place nicely, very nicely :-) Dang it just hit me - 45 years ... unbelievable isn't it?? "Escaping through the lily fields, I came across an empty space. It rainbow then exploded, left a bus stop in its place. The bus come by and I got on, thats when it all began. It was Cowboy Neal at the wheel of the bus to never ever land"
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Announce a fall tour:):):) That would be the perfect end to a perfect year:):):)Peace- Moye
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you know darn well they are not going to make their touring decisions based on my desire for a new topic. However, in the interim, for your entreaties, suggestions, speculations, etc., please feel free to continue the discussion in the brand new 45 Years So Far... topic!
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The Dead to tour in the spring...of 2010!!! Yay!!! It's official! The Dead is gonna tour in the Spring!! Gotta be 2010, right? JUST GOTTA BE! (here's wishful thinking anyway...)
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i would rather see a summer tour so we can have outdoor shows (better for the kids)....hanging on the lawn twirling under the stars...i am so bummend i can't make rothbury well at leats we can do gathering of the vibes... peace and hugs to all
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robert hunter used to be in a band called dinosaurs anyone wan to help start up a dinosaurs vine
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I sure did spend a lot of time following that band around. Hunter was only with them for about a year, '84-'85, but it was pretty great.
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Haaa thats a riot! My buddy has a T-shirt that says "What We Need is More Cowbell"... "Escaping through the lily fields, I came across an empty space. It rainbow then exploded, left a bus stop in its place. The bus come by and I got on, thats when it all began. It was Cowboy Neal at the wheel of the bus to never ever land"
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Wow, so 2010 will be 45 yrs! Can't wait for the next tour. I'm glad that some things never change.
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on PBS right now!
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Thats a total mind trip! Great Idea: They should make some collectible 45's(vinyl) for the anniversary.....Get it? 45's?....45 years?....do ya get it? huh?.....never mind,go back to sleep,we're almost there.
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I know alot of heads are into Hot Tuna...But I dont know ANYTHING about them, But they're playing right up the street from me for like 25 bucks in July....Are they worth checkin out? Is it Deadish type jam stuff or what?
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to answer your 2 questions: yes and yes. it is a Tunafish kind of jam thing... this audio is 7/24/07
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I agree. They are definitely worth checking out. Especially for $25... "Escaping through the lily fields, I came across an empty space. It rainbow then exploded, left a bus stop in its place. The bus come by and I got on, thats when it all began. It was Cowboy Neal at the wheel of the bus to never ever land"
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I haven't seen Hot Tuna for 10 yrs or so, but I caught Jorma Kaukonen a couple of times last year doing his acoustic country blues thing. Very tasty, another old guy who doesn't appear to have lost a step.
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Don't miss them. Jamming some, yes. But much of it will be awesome acoustic or electric blues. Hot Tuna is sometimes electric, sometimes acoustic and sometimes both in the same show. Water Song one of my favorites, have never tired of it. Jorma and Jack have been playing together now for over 50 years, since they were teenagers in the D.C. area in the 50's. IMHO the connection they have between themselves in guitar bass interaction is only matched by The Grateful Dead, the original ABB and current ABB. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Gratefultwinz, You should definetly check out Hot Tuna. Different from the Dead but much the same in some ways. They are very blues oriented. Go see them and let us know what you think!
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Did you see hot tuna with the other ones back in what 98 or so? They were awesome! "Escaping through the lily fields, I came across an empty space. It rainbow then exploded, left a bus stop in its place. The bus come by and I got on, thats when it all began. It was Cowboy Neal at the wheel of the bus to never ever land"
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what they all said. You should definitely go. Those guys are awesome and never boring.
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DEFINATELY GO DUDE!!!!! Hot Tuna and Rusted root opened for the other ones on the further festival in 98....hey JAM man:):):) You gotta check it out.Peace- Moye
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Hot Tuna was the Airplane's engine. Fly Jefferson Airplane and get there.
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my other favourite psychedelic rock combo. Not a disappointment on those early albums. Hyper-space troopers. My fav clip is Saturday Afternoon at Woodstock - really captures the moment and never ceases to be powerful. "It's a time for growing, And a time for knowing love…" Moye: So true, Hot Tuna were super on that '98 Further Fest. Saw them in Toronto on Arlo's Birthday. Definitely a great band, not to be missed.
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I live in Buffalo NY. Went to the Gorge. Cried after the show. Still asking myself what just happened! They sounded great! I saw people from 18 years ago in wheal chairs. I'm still processing the whole thing. Lets hope for another tour!!!!!!!!!
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Goin to DSO sat night in Hampton Beach...Live Dead(sort of) for 25 bucks! I'll take it!!!! They still have Healy running sound? Anyone going? Beautiful week-end weather....2 shows(fri-sat)....Cold beer and Dancin' to Dead Tunes!!! Who dont like that?? GarciaThere!!!!!!
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Enjoy my friend, catchin DSO over 4th of July weekend, then Ratdog on the 5th in Colombus...........GOOD TIMESPeace- Moye
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Going to the Fri show, can't do the Sat one this time.So I figure I gotta party & dance extra on Fri to make up the differdance! Hope it's HIGH ENERGY, cause I'm already stoked and I still got 3 daze to go! This will suffice just fine though, and then ROTHBURY BABY....Now for that I am all giddy with anticipation! Fri DSO show is gonna help prime the pump, not that I think I can handle much more priming! GratefulTwinz, enjoy Saturday's show!
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most DEFINITELY worth $25......caught them in seattle (yech) a few years ago in a joint called the firehouse or the engine house or sumpin' like that.the music was awesome but the venue was'nt. they charged us $25 for a one topping medium pizza. it was an ok pie but certainly not worth 25 bones.....so we ...uh......"liberated" the pan. i still have it and baked biscuits on it not 2 days ago.
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Hey G we will be there...saturday is our anniversary..i always catch them when i can...i am surprised you didn't see them at lowell auditorium...
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Pie-Pan Pilcher!!!!! heeheehee
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Noon-Actually I did catch them at LMA just not last time but the time before and they did an "original" set and it was just "ok" and then they played again a year later(and I couldnt go!) and it was one of "Those" shows....I liked every song on the list (mostly ROCKERS) (including Cassidy!) and the reviews said it was Kick-Ass!!! oh well....Anyway,Were not going this time either....Turns out Amy has to work and we figured RatDog is only a month away at the same place and we've already got those ticks!!! Anyhoo..Happy Anniversary to you and wifey!!! LeshWeir,Have a great time friday bro...Hope they jam good for ya!! Phats..Im gonna send you a PM....Later ya'll!
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Have a good time in Hampton tomorrow night! Tempting, we've never seen DSO. Maybe next year. . . You'll have to report back!Will you be going to Ratdog in July?
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but we are going after all...our son has an ear infection so our plans got scraped....we are not going to the hampton show cause we are.seeing ratdog at gathering of the vibes....
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we are not going....i should proof my proof read...
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Sorry to hear that - hope your son is feeling better soon!
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when dead for the first time in Italy? we wait for this year... bye from VESUVIO
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Philzone counter just posted 179 days to next Phil with the Dead. New Years Eve!!!!!! Yahooooo!!!!!! Doesnt say where yet but my moneys on Oakland.Still hoping for a free gig in the park to close out the tour though. They gave New York a freebie to kick it off. How about it guys???
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Just wondered if that post about new years means they will continue with the touring?? I missed Rothbury and am sick about it--I need to go to another--I cant swallow that was the Dead's last date! Any word out there on further dates? Everybody's dancin'......
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Hey everybody:) Just want to say that this year has been one of the best years of my life... meeting new friends and hangin with old friends:) Would love to see the dead do something in the fall... Lets keep our fingers crossed X...Peace- Moye
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2 weeks from today till Ratdog! Keepin em crossed for the fall. peace
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How about Mickey's Planet Drum, followed by Billy's BK3, followed by Phil Lesh &Friends, followed by Bob Weir and Ratdog, followed by The Dead? And everybody's dancin!
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Well now that it's pretty clear we're not getting a Fall Tour has anybody heard anything for the future? It worries me everyday to think something could happen that would prevent me from seeing The Dead ever again. Since 2003 I gave seen every single show possible and am just happy to see anything new come up on the 'Tour' page. Unfortunately I was only 10 years old in '95 and had nobody to introduce me. But anyway hoping for a 2010 Tour or possibly a New Years Show or something west coast in the winter. If anybody has heard anything respectable let me know!! Bobby and Mickey wrote this year that if they keep it up a NEW Album in inevitable!
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WOW.........Would love to hit the 3 shows in Cali.....John from DSO is playin with Bobby and Phil.....Thats gonna be a hell of a JAM.....Peace- Moye
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come on down!
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Been a loooong time since ive "talked" to you fine folks(sorry)...Ive been messing around on Facebook alot-Hooking up with all my old NH deadhead friends....Matter of fact,One of my closest show buddies is coming to Lowell in November to go to DonnaJean/DSO show with me! Im so pumped-Havent hung with this dude in like 15 years! Anyone else wanna go? its Sat.Nov.21st/Lowell Memorial Aud.-----Place will be ROCKIN!!!!!!
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I predict an out-door venue Summer Tour....The Spring Tour was so successful...Id bet anything they'll hit the road again this summer...Think about it...They dont wanna come East and freeze they're asses off(Remember-They're no spring chickens..LOL) THE DEAD TO TOUR SUMMER 2010......you'll see! keep yer fingers X,d!!!!!!
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I guess nobody writes here anymore........Is there anybody out there?