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    My boys band CD reviewed.... Savannah KingSavannah and The Kings - Bold & Unsteady - When Savannah King started playing music she set out as an independent solo alternative folk artist with a guitar, great voice and plenty of well written songs. Along the way she picked up three amazing band mates (Mark Bamann -lead guitar, Loren Metzger -drums and Scott Gergelis -bass) andmorphed into a front person for her band Savannah and The Kings. Their new release Bold & Unsteadyis filled with memorable melodies and King's lilting voice all framed by the band's no frills approach. Touches of jazz (courtesy of Gergelis' outstanding upright bass playing), pop, folk and indie rock meld together for a cohesive sound. No self-indulgent doodling, no gimmicks, no unnecessary window dressings among the arrangements. Highlights among the twelve tracks include the album opener "Sour Milk", "Rabbit Run", "Are You Salt?", "Let Me Go" and "Houdini". The tracks "It's Just Water" and "Fruit Tree" are standouts as well. King and her band keep a busy live calendar playing everywhere from intimate clubs to large summer venues. To see where Savannah and The Kings are performing or to purchase their new album Bold & Unsteady visit www.savannahkingmusic.com
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    Have Dead will travel! You better bet your sweet dus we'll be there with bells on! Now about the mail order...need some splainin' Trying to work, but its not working! I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day Ever since I was a tiny boy I don't want no candy I don't need no toy I took a stick and an old coffee can I bang on that thing til I got Blisters on my hand because I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day Yes, I do I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day That's right When I get older they think I'm a fool The teacher told me I should stay after school She caught me pounding on the desk with my hands But my licks was so hot I made the teacher wanna dance And that's why I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day Hey, why not? I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day Listen to this Every day when I get home from work I feel so frustrated The boss is a jerk And I get my sticks and go out to the shed And I pound on that drum like it was the boss's head Because I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day I can bang that drum I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day Hey, you wanna take a bang at it? I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to work I want to bang on the drum all day I don't want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day I can do this all day
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    I will leave you with this little ditty...... Wanna tell you about the girl I love My she looks so fine She's the only one that I been dreamin' of Maybe someday she will be all mine I wanna tell her that I love her so I thrill with her every touch I need to tell her she's the only one I really love I got a woman, wanna ball all day I got a woman, she won't be true, no I got a woman, stay drunk all the time I said I got a little woman and she won't be true Sunday morning when we go down to church See the menfolk standin' in line I said they come to pray to the Lord With my little girl, looks so fine In the evening when the sun is sinkin' low Everybody's with the one they love I walk the town, Keep a-searchin' all around Lookin' for my street corner girl I got a woman, wanna ball all day I got a woman, she won't be true, no no I got a woman, stay drunk all the time I said I got a little woman and she won't be true In the bars, with the men who play guitars Singin', drinkin' and rememberin' the times My little lover does a midnight shift She followed around all the time I guess there's just one thing a-left for me to do Gonna pack my bags and move on my way Cause I got a worried mind Sharin' what I thought was mine Gonna leave her where the guitars play I got a woman, she won't be true, no no I got a woman, wanna ball all day I got a woman, stay drunk all the time I got a little woman and she won't be true (Hey hey what can I do) I said she won't be true (Hey Hey, What can I say?) Hey hey, what can I do I got a woman, she won't be true Lord, hear what I say I got a woman, wanna ball all day Think we are gonna keep you around HAnk....Matt too.... BTW ugly rumors Dead may be coming east coast..... Fall 2015 Talk to the better half.... Road trip?
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    mmm hmmm...Robert Plant is Holly approved! On waves of love my heart is breaking And stranger still my self control I can't rely on anymore New tides surprise - my world it's changing Within this frame an ocean swells - behind this smile I know it well Beneath a lover's moon I'm waiting I am the pilot of the storm - adrift in pleasure I may drown I built this ship - it is my making And furthermore my self control I can't rely on anymore I know why - I know why Crazy on a ship of fools Crazy on a ship of fools Turn this boat around - back to my loving ground Who claims that no man is an island While I land up in jeopardy - more distant from you by degrees I walk this shore in isolation And at my feet eternity draws ever sweeter plans for me I know why - I know why Crazy on a ship of fools Crazy on a ship of fools Turn this boat around - back to my loving ground Oh no, oh no - ship of fools --
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    Been a Zep fan since 1971.... saw 4 of 7 shows in MSG in 75 and again in 77.... Spent 3 days in line for tix, pre Internet....while at NYU.... Lost hearing in right ear....second row, Plant solo tour....3 rd row right speaker column....got some of it back tho.... Have you heard the news There's good rockin' at midnight Oh, I'm gonna hold my baby With all my might What a wonderful time we had that night Hey, hey, there's good rockin' at midnight Have you heard the news There's good rockin' at midnight Oh, I'm gonna hold my baby With all my might What a wonderful time we had that night Hey, hey, there's good rockin' at midnight Now sweet Chalky Brown and sweet Lorraine They got caught on Caledonia's land Soon pretty soon they told it all Those fellahs got drunk and they had a ball Crying hey, hey There's good rockin' at midnight Well, two times Well, I tell y'all about now deacon John He got so high they had to take him home Hear the news about Ella Brown He stole a chicken and he ran out of town Hey, hey, there's good rockin' at midnight Caledonia got drunk and grinning like a pig She fell down and she lost her wig Charlie Brown she laughed and she got sick And Caledonia got mad and grabbed a brick Crying hey, hey, there's good rockin' at midnight Oh now let's go two times Oh yeah Oh yeah, wanna tell you all about now deacon John He got so high they had to take him home Here's the news about Ella Brown He stole a lot of chickens and he ran out of town Crying hey, hey there's good rockin' at midnight Now, now, now Caledonia got drunk and grinning like a pig She fell down and lost her wig Charlie Brown she laughed and she got sick Caledonia got mad and she grabbed a brick Crying hey, hey there's good rockin' at midnight Uh, mmmm, rock Gonna rock Gonna rock Gonna rock Gonna rock Gonna rock Well yeah I'm gonna rock Gonna rock We gonna rock Ooh-hoo yeah we're gonna rock We're gonna rock There's still rockin' at midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight, yeah Oh Lets go out ah Now sweet Chalky Brown and sweet Lorraine They got caught on Caledonia's land Soon pretty soon they told it all Those girls got drunk and they had a ball Crying hey, hey there's good rockin' at midnight We gonna rock We gonna rock Yeah-es we gonna rock Now, now, now we gonna rock Ooh-ah-yeah Ooh yeah Ooh yeah
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    Matt and I watched Hair on DVD the week before the Shows. LOVE IT! It was prep work for the shows..setting the mood! I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood I can make you dance - I can make you sing I can make you dance - I can make you sing If you want me to I can make you dance - I can make you sing I can make you dance - I can make you sing If you want me to I can make you dance - I can make you sing I can make you dance - I can make you sing If you want me to Any little song that you want to sing Little songs that you want to sing Any song will do Any little song that you want to sing Little songs that you want to sing It's up to you Little songs that you want to sing A little song that you want to sing You're blue I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood I can write it on the door - I can put it on the floor I can do anything that you want me for If you want me to I can do it right - I can do it wrong 'Cause a matter of fact it'll turn out to be strong If you want me to
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    SSIA... ultimate compliment....from your Uncle..... if you haven't heard the original Broadway soundtrack to Hair....you owe it to yourself to do so....1968 release Good morning starshine The earth says hello You twinkle above us We twinkle below Good morning starshine You lead us along My love and me as we sing Our early morning singing song Gliddy glub gloopy Nibby nabby noopy La la la lo lo Sabba sibby sabba Nooby abba nabba Le le lo lo Tooby ooby walla Nooby abba naba Early morning singing song Good morning starshine The earth says hello You twinkle above us We twinkle below Good morning starshine You lead us along My love and me as we sing Our early morning singing song Gliddy glub gloopy Nibby nabby noopy La la la lo lo Sabba sibby sabba Nooby abba nabba Le le lo lo Tooby ooby walla Nooby abba naba Early morning singing song Singing a song Humming a song Singing a song Loving a song Laughing a song Singing a song Sing the song Song song song sing Sing sing sing sing song
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    I would venture to say that those who stormed the gates were not actual deadheads but merely people who wanted a taste of the magic or to obtain party favors etc... There was a suspicious character who milled around me in the aisle on the Saturday show who I'm pretty sure was eyeing my dead50 tote bag and was thinking about lifting it. I was dancing and he was seated in teh aisle. As soon as I sat down he took off. He was acting sketchy...looking around all weird. Those types of leeches always try to glom on the scene to suck what they can from it... They are the exception that proves the rule. Meet me in the crowd, people, people Throw your love around, love me, love me Take it into town, happy, happy Put it in the ground where the flowers grow Gold and silver shine Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Everyone around, love them, love them Put it in your hands, take it, take it There's no time to cry, happy, happy Put it in your heart where tomorrow shines Gold and silver shine Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Whoa, here we go Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Shiny happy people holding hands People, happy people People
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    Summer 1995 near the end was an ugly year....was at a few shows where people stormed the gates and there were injuries....luckily I limped much quicker back then....;-) All in all we are a kind breed....and happy to be a member of our dysfunctional organization....
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John definitely did a nice Althea for me. Thanks for sharing! Looking so forward to my December shows! Da Bus rolls onward!
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I am prepped and ready for my face to be melted clean off my head on 11/20. Caught a few glipses and musical interludes of last nights show...Hey Rich, you had a good spot! I have two extra seats for the Dead and Co in STL so unless someone comes out of the woodwork who wants them I am going to be seat hopping back and forth between club seats and section 110. And to the OD last night at Da Buff...learn to hold ur shit maaan...I wouldn't want to miss a second of the show.
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Prayers to our French Dead Head brothers and sisters.
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i don't understand this evil. i wonder what this will do to the very young, growing up in fear of these kinds of acts. i recall the atom bomb drills of the cold war when i was in elementary school, but we did not really understand what it was all about. there was no 24x7 CNN and other coverages, showing all the carnage. we knew the bomb was bad but we did not fully grasp the danger i think. the young kids today get to SEE it over and over. parents, grandparents, please hug and reassure the little ones.
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Hey now, this head added an unexpected show to the itinerary...Ozark Matt and I are headed to Nashville tomorrow. Super excited cause I've never hung out in the music city. Grateful for the current cheap gas for ba dus! Keep on truckin'!
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Been following this tour since 10/29 Albany, playing has gotten much tighter but is it me or are the set lists getting predictable and stagnant? Same songs being rotated in different order, repeating every 3 shows or so. Now I know Mayer and Oteil are new to this but, well just want to see if anyone else shares the opinion, maybe I just need a break from it.... Contrasting to Phil's recent runs at the Cap...on 11/1 he pulled out day job for the encore....whilst not a barn burner of a classic dead song it did put a smile on my face....if for no other reason, spontaneity. Come to find out that night he replayed the 11/1/85 set list song for song...reminds me of going to see DSO. Anyway to all who are yet to go, enjoy.....these are some high energy shows for sure....and being there is well worth your time....at least once.
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Greetings and best wishes to all of you Sunshine Daydreamers...and you know who you are... I'm very thankful and grateful for all the new friendships, interactions, da picnic, and above all all the music over the past months...tis the moments in the journey that our memories are made of, and you've provided many nice moments. May this day find you safe and with loved ones where-ever you are...may all good things to come your way. Perchance if you find yourself friend or family "challenged" this day, here's a Thanksgiving hug just for you ((o)). Take care and we'll see you here or there... geothankfulthisdaymeister
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To echo curious George.... I am thankful for friends, old and new, real and virtual, family and furry critters everywhere.... Sitting at the ocean in Vero Beach I reflect on how my life has been affected since the announcement of FTW back in January. Peace and well wishes.... rrrrrrwhoishappywithwhatIhavetobehappywithgrrrrrrrrr aka the head with the yellow hat.... ps the Eagles really suck this year.....sorry tfonts.......
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So thankful for all of you! The past year has been an amazing trip!
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Well said Geomeister! What a wonderful ride this year has been for this extended Sunshine Daydreamer family – may the music and love always fill the air! Ever grateful, ever thankful!
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For ALL of YOU! For ALL YOU DO For the music to see me through!
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What a lovely post! I need to echo the same...my life has changed for the better since we all started this journey nearly one year ago. We may not see each other but it's sure nice to know we can "talk" and reach out whenever... I think of all of you often and treasure our new cyber-friendships and especially the music that made it all happen.
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Hi everyone, Just checking in, as I have mostly had my head down attending to the mundane for the last few months. However, I got the chance to spin my noggin a bit last week at the Broomfield and Vegas shows (despite a nagging cough). The shows were great--11/28 2nd set, in particular, was very notable. Got to see Gob and (you can call me) James in Vegas so that was a treat. Gob even brought Christmas to the show . . . literally. Hoping to go to Cali at the end of the month but we will see.
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It's like a reunion here. hey there Greg, Anita and Jeff...... Glad all is well and that Mayer and Friends didn't disappoint..... Oh yeah, I still miss Jerry......
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...now, more than ever, we need to celebrate the good in our country, and the Good Old Grateful Dead have sure provided a lot of that. While not minimizing what happens tragically, we do need to focus on peace, love and bringing a smile to those around us. Mona posted that today was the official name change for the Boys to the Grateful Dead, and that happened 50 years ago...so happy happy birthday guys. As I reflect on the violence that seems to happen on an unfortunate regular basis, I can't help but think as a society we can do a better job. Think globally, act locally comes to mind....and for me, that starts with my own personal thoughts and what kind of spirit I want to have, and project to those close by. We can each make this place a better place, and we each need to do that. We each need to take responsibility for our thoughts, words and deeds, and strive to make this world a better place, one smile, one song, one hug at a time. So greet a friend, look someone in the eye, and say "I care". Think good thoughts, and yes, mourn and grieve as necessary, but know that your smile, your gesture, your words are important to us all. Best wishes, good thoughts and prayers to those hurting today. May the music provide warmth, your friends provide compassion, and memories of a real good time bring a smile to your spirit. Take care one and all...you matter to us as you matter to your friends and family. Peace to you and yours. geo
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Geo, your thoughts are spot on and if we all took those words to heart the world would indeed be a better place. These are troubling times for sure. Thank the Great Spirit for the Good Ole Grateful Dead...a box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through.
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We've lost another great musician...RIP Scott Weiland.
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usc 22stanford 41 ya dude
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Dead & Co./Rose Bowl is awfully tempting! I might be able to pull it off....
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Spent last weekend in SF and SJ trekking to Dead sites of interest. Caught a show at TXR and Kimock...thought of all my Daydreamers and broke my face smiling!
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Thanks Tom...happy holidays to you and yours....
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Tomorrow I got my first real taste of the dead. Friend gave me Wake Up to Find Out and it led me to this amazing community of kindness and joy! Love all you Daydreamers! Geeky
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One More Saturday Night Two Rhythm Devils Drumming Three Dead Heads Truckin’ Four Dancing Bears Five Da-ark Stars Six Joints a Passing Seven Jams a Grooving Eight Berthas Running Nine Brown Eyed Women Ten Franklin’s Towers Eleven Phil Bombs Dropping Twelve Hippies Tripping
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Ready for the HoIidaze I see.....very nice.....
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Jerry returned to the stage 5 months after emerging from a coma. I was celebrating turning 21, oblivious to all things Dead. Took me 28 more years to find the bus stop but sure glad I did! I miss Jerry! Geeky PS - He played ALTHEA!
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From all of us on this virtual bus to nowhere. Have a very Happy Birthday.....
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Thanks! Going to be one for the history books! Hope I remember it LOL
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Here's to you, Geeky One, this fine daywhether you celebrate your 50th at work or at play: Yaay! Lisa gets to celebrate 50 trips around the sun, keep remembering you can't never have too much fun; May all the smiles and laughter and joy make you feel young like one with a new toy; Know that the strangers who are now your friends, are singing and dancing with you around each bend; And as you stop and reminisce, we trust there will be many moments of bliss; We wish for you many more years of music and love, with a spirit that matches the morning dove; Thanks for sharing your days with us, for our world got better when you got on the Bus. Speaking for Daydreamers near and far: HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY TO A SHINING STAR!
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Thanks so much for the kind words! It has been a glorious day! Chuck threw me a party at work...Dead cake, tie dye everything! He dressed up as Jerry...may be mistaken for Ozzy but I knew! Smile, smile, smile!
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Thanks so much!
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Did anyone notice excessive grainy picture quality during segments of their blu-ray or dvd video discs? Most noticeable on July 4th disc 2, during the fireworks. Interested to find out either way. Trying to determine if it was produced that way or if it's a defective disc. Otherwise it's an amazing capture of a magical week in Chicago. Thanks.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to my SD friends! I'm blessed to have cyber met all of you! Cheers!
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1 good seat to share with any Sunshine Daydreamers who may find themselves in LA this day. ☮gob
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Boy, wish I could. The tour is sounding better and better with each comment I read, but can't make it. Enjoy.
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Hoping all the Daydreamers everywhere have a joyous holiday/winter season. May light and life fill your homes and family and friends fill your hearts. I am brimming with love for all of you and for our community. Soltice is coming soon and the light will return to us again. The sun will shine on our backdoor someday!!!
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Hey we just got our tickets for Feb shows. AND Chuck was off that weekend! Anyone else planning to be there? Peace! Geeky
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Lisa I wish I would have know. I already booked Super Bowl week there and got tickets for Santana at Mandalay Bay's House of Blues, can't swing another trip that soon. Enjoy.... And on a more serious note, five days til Festivus 2015.... Gonna shine the aluminum pole and prepare for the airing of grievances and feats of strength. Gotta love the Holidays....if not, just play Dead. Happy Friday freaks!
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We'll be there!
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If you got the USB check out the app they included. Pretty groovy! Geeky
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It is pretty cool...... btw....Geeky is a genius...... she knows how to read.
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My, my it is fun to see my morning coffee time killer making the rounds. Just saw Mickey posted it too. Made me smile, smile, smile.
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Hope you've been having a grate Birthday Week, Lisa. Didn't realize it was your Five-Oh! until I got caught up here just now. So glad to know you're keeping the Sunshine Daydreamer flame going at upcoming celebrations in San Francisco and Las Vegas! Keep us posted! Pam says "Hi!". Please pass our hellos on to Chuck. 'Tis the season – Onward!
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Thanks so much! You're not really late since I decided to celebrate all month long! Hello to Pam...Hello from Chuck!