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  • SoCalDeadFan
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    our train bound brothers and sisters
    hey everyone- earliest to expect comms from al and miss moon about 4am mt. somebody pass that briver some cocaine please. 9 hours late and it just keeps slowing. gob ps - james, francis and miss moon i think they would get a kick out of hearing from you all. peace gob
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    Hey now welcome aboard... I know you miss Jerry. We do too! I'm Ellie Mae aka Miami aka Holly, it's my pleasure to welcome you aboard dis dus and to our merry band of pranksters. We're on the last leg of this journey and my what a long strange trip its been! Hang on tight you're in for a wild ride! Woo! Slow ride, take it easy Slow ride, take it easy Slow ride, take it easy Slow ride, take it easy I'm in the mood The rhythm is right Move to the music We can roll all night Oooh slow ride Oooh Slow ride, take it easy Slow ride, take it easy Slow down, go down, got to get your lovin' one more time Hold me, roll me, slow ridin' woman you're so fine Woo! I'm in the mood The rhythm is right Move to the music We can roll all night Oooh Slow ride, take it easy Slow ride, take it easy Slow down, go down, got to get your lovin' one more time Hold me, roll me, slow ridin' woman you're so fine Slow ride, easy, slow ride, sleazy Slow ride, easy, slow ride, sleazy Slow down, go down, got to get your lovin' one more time Hold me, roll me, slow ridin' woman you're so fine Slow ride, take it easy Slow ride, take it easy Slow down Go down Slow down Go down Come on, baby Take a slow ride with me Come on, baby Take a slow ride Oh, feel good Mmmm, feels so good I like it, yeah I feel good Oh, I feel all right You know the rhythm is right You know the rhythm is right We've got to rock all night We've got to rock all night You know the rhythm is right We've got to rock all night You know the rhythm is right We've got to rock all night You know the rhythm is right Woah, come all night
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    The report, like the train will be delayed. Casey Jones is not at the wheel. They are currently 9 hours behind schedule. They are losing time with every update. Talked to Al briefly. Conductor told him no signal for next few hours. He will try to post something in the a.m. Goodnite all, gob
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    THANK YOU MR. DUS BRIVER !!!
    Bar none, best behind the wheel in the entire fleet, baby !!! And thank you fellow Sunshine Daydreamer's - we're wheels-up @ 9am !!! AND THANK YOU ELVIS FOR AN INCREDIBLE WEDNESDAY EVENING MIRACLE :-) Safe, safe travels to all - next stop, FARE THEE WELL !!!!!
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    Meet de boys on the battlefrontWhere the Wild Tchoupitoulas gonna stomp some rump Stanley says Auf Wiedersehen to you, and you and you!
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    James and Stella are leaving Grand Junction, CO. A report from the train will follow shortly. gob
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    Sweets ain't my thang....black or else wise...Cut my teeth on hardship and pain.... Always room on ba dus...and the timing is perfect.... I'm hopping off....got my papers...heading out to meet the boys on the battlefront... You're in good hands with Ellie Mae...met my match and then some kid.....and Happy Birthday.... Hear her coffee making skills are to die for..... Stanley and Sarge will spin the tunes.... Thank you all for a great ride.... For the final time, this is my song, and this songs for you....... You know who you are.....all of you....even Dave.....sorry brother.... Sarge....hit me..... (All children) There's a sad sort of clanging From the clock in the hall And the bells in the steeple, too And up in the nursery An absurd little bird Is popping out to say coo-coo (Coo-coo, coo-coo) (Brigitta, Gretel, Marta) (Fredrick, Leisel, Kurt, Louisa) coo-coo Regretfully they tell us coo-coo But firmly they compel us to say good bye coo-coo (All) To you (Children) So long, farewell Auf Wiedersehen, goodnight (Marta) I hate to go and leave this pretty sight (Children) So long, farewell Auf Wiedersehen, adieu (Fredrick) Adieu, adieu To you and you and you (Children) So long, farewell Au revoir, Auf Weidersehen (Leisel) I'd like to stay And taste my first champagne (talking to the captain) yes? (Captain) no! (children) So long, farewell Auf Weidersehen, goodbye (Kurt) I leave and heave A sigh and say goodbye Goodbye (Brigitta) I'm glad to go I cannot tell a lie (Louisa) I flit, I float I fleetly flee, I fly (Gretel) The sun has gone To bed and so must I (Children)So long, farewell Auf Weidersehen, goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye (guests) Goodbye Overture, dim the lights This is it, the height of heights.... And oh what heights we'll hit.... On with the show, this is it! Good night Irene, goodnight.... I'll see you in my dreams And at Buckingham Fountain..... GOD willing and the creek don't rise.... That's All Folks............ stick a fork in it cuz rrrrrgrrrr is well done....... Fare Thee Welll..... Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul.... Peace from my pipe.....
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    Fortunately Rrrrgrrrr brives a dus and doesn't crive a dab...can I have a "so glad you made it?" Hit it, Sgt. Pupper.... Mr Cab Driver won't you stop to let me in Mr Cab Driver don't like my kind of skin Mr Cab Driver you're never gonna win Mr Cab Driver won't you stop to pick me up Mr Cab Driver I might need some help Mr Cab Driver only thinks about himself Here we go Mr Cab Driver, Mr Cab Driver Mr Cab Driver, Mr Cab Driver Mr Cab Driver don't like the way I look He don't like dreads he thinks we're all crooks Mr Cab Driver reads too many story books Mr Cab Driver pass me up with eyes of fire Mr Cab Driver thinks we're all one sixty five'ers Mr Cab Driver **** you I'm a survivor Oh yeah, one more time, ahah Let me in Mr Cab Driver, Mr Cab Driver Mr Cab Driver, Mr Cab Driver
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    Belated best wishes!
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    Hey now Mr. Bus Driver - We were going down the road feeling like garbage cause we miss Jerry something awful. We need to get off this darn bad-feeling road and your buddy SOCAL said you might have room on your bus. May may we get on so you can drive us under Jerry's Rainbow? We will bring bunches of black licorice because we suspect you "really REALLY like black licorice." Rick and Sarah aka Rico Suave and Big Leg-ged Woman We land tomorrow...and look forward to meeting you.
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May all of your grievances be heardMay your strength not be bested May all your aluminum poles shine And may Festivus miracles grace us all..... Merry Christmas to you and yours Boo Boo buddy
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Wishing you all the best of the season and a very Happy New Year! I am thankful to have connected with all of you and cant wait to see what the boys will bring us next year. From The Bus: Have A Jerry Merry Xmas!!!
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Thanks for that, but things not so merry here, Mona totaled car last night, she is ok though so it could be much worse Merry Christmas to all!!
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gob wishes all the SD family and all the Deadheads around the globe a safe, warm and very Merry Christmas!
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Some lovely wishes here from the SD fam - how wonderful !!! Lana and I send our love to everyone on the bus...what a year we're about to conclude, huh? From the ticket announcements in Jan, to the cluster of actually getting seats, to the incredibly EPIC July shows, to their boxed set arrival just before Thanksgiving....seriously, one hell of a ride for us. Peace, love, & good health to all in 2016 !!!
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re Mona and the car. Glad she's okay. Merry Christmas folks!
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To all of you, for all you do, this poem's for you: Merry Christmas and Best Wishes may your kitchen always have clean dishes; Glad Tidings, be well. Because of you, this year was beyond swell; Thanks for all your sharing your smiles your heart, it keeps us together when physically we're apart; The music is forever and never stops, which fits well, and rhymes with tops; For that's you and you and you! thank you for this year, it really rang true. Happy new Year for 2016; may it fill you with every good thing. I'll close with one simple thing: Let's smile, greet strangers and sing... dance and twirl and laugh and play... share when you can, and have a Grateful Day! your geopoetmeister...{poof}
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Wishing a shiny Happy New Year to all the Sunshine Daydreamers! May 2016 be filled with great friends, great music, and great times for all! Gonna be ringing in the new year with the boys just like it should be! Cant wait for Sugar Mags at midnight!!!
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2015 sure has been an amazingly grate year! So glad we made it! Good luck and best wishes in all that we do in 2016!!! In case anyone doesn’t have enough Grateful Dead to listen to and hasn’t already downloaded them, here are links to 30 DAYS OF DEAD and 31 DAYS OF DEAD. (30 Days of Dead has been a tradition on dead.net each November since 2010. The Unofficial 31 Days of Dead follows in December. Each day they both provide an unreleased, unpredictable pick from across the GD eras/years. I’m a full-show/set kind of guy, but you’ll find some real nuggets here.) (UNOFFICIAL) 31 DAYS OF DEAD This link is to this year’s 31 Days of Dead (just completed today). It also includes grate commentary for each day plus additional links to downloads and setlists from previous editions of 31 Days: http://www.phantasytour.com/bands/phish/threads/4108337/31-days-of-dead… (OFFICIAL) 30 DAYS OF DEAD Here’s the dead.net page with this year’s 30 Days (scroll down to download all 30 at once): http://www.dead.net/30daysofdead?intcmp=home/carousel2 For the 2012, 2013 & 2014 editions of 30 Days of Dead: http://www.endlessboundaries.com/free-download-30-days-of-dead-2014/ Not sure where I downloaded 2011 from, but you’ll find the 2010 30 Days on Lossless Legs: http://www.shnflac.net/details.php?id=1e0613884578efe212c8a484665ede094…
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Another year gone. Been thinking about posting all day, started and quit thrice already. So much has happened and I don't know where to begin, so I will just type. I remember the morning of January 16th when dead.net posted the FTW announcement. All the anticipation, effort, excitement, heartbreak and the camaraderie we developed. The whirlwind leading up to Chicago, the shows, the pic a nic and most importantly the friendships. I'd like to thank marye for granting us this space, Tony for his time, organization and spreadsheets, George for his patience and wit, Tami and Oat Willie (say hi to Pam) for their artistic contributions, Al, Al's horse, Adam, ASL, Totes, Ms. Katniss, Stanley, Stella, Geeky for her geekiness, Bob Loblaw, spascarella, mortatone, Roadking, Jose, Zeke, Jambo, Dire, JeffTOO, Kurt, Tom Hanlon, Swannie, GOB, Mkav, Boo Boo, OzarkMatt for his outstanding photography, and Miami for spinning awesome tunes and briving a mean dus, let us not forget our fearless leader Mayor Klangstone, yes, I know... it all would have happened without him, but it never would have been as much fun.... :-) To all those daydreamers not mentioned above, you are not forgotten.... I would like to thank our families for their patience and understanding of our obsession with all things Dead.... Well ..time to idle ba dus and watch the last sunset of the year here in da Buff.... If you go out to celebrate, may the four winds blow you safely home..... Hey Sarge, for old time sake, play that song, you know the one that Guy Lombardo made famous....eh? (he was Canadian). Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. ....now, pass me that bone.....and a cup of Philz..... Happy New Year!
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I second that emotion! What a year it has been! Not quite ready to let this one slip into the history books but time does march on. Wishing you all a joyous 2016! Geeky
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Have a great new year, may it hold the excitement built this past year and propel us. Hoping all Daydreamers are safe, warm and dry. Leave the driving to those designated.
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Well said my brother - thank you !! HNY TO ALL !!!!!!!!
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...it's all so spanking new...we hardly got the wrapping paper off the New Year, and already there's music in the air. Richie, ditto to your sentiments earlier. We all had such a grand adventure in 2015, as strangers stopped strangers...and you know the rest of THAT story. May your cup be full of what we shared this past year; May the melody of life find you dancing in your seats, in the aisles, and on the byways and highways of your path; May all of your pesky detours, chuck holes, speed traps and traffic jams that we all face in our journeys be short and sweet; And may the river continue to sing sweet songs to rock your soul. Here's to you and you and you, and fellow Sunshine Daydreamers everywhere: Ready or not, 2016, here we come. Le chaim!
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All is quiet on New Year's DayA world in white gets underway I want to be with you Be with you night and day Nothing changes on New Year's Day On New Year's Day I will be with you again I will be with you again --- even if only in spirit. I thought of you all and our grand adventure when we passed our Shady Grove hiking to the Field Museum earlier today. We're back here in the city for the holiday, but it's just not the same without you. A happy and prosperous New Year to all you lovely people!!
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Very well said, Mr. Rrrgrrrr and geoihavemyfingeronthepulseoftheuniversemeister! It's been a phenomenal last year and the Daydreamer experiment ended up being a resounding laboratory success. I had to skip the California swing of Dead & Co., but rumor has it that there will be more songs to fill the air next year! We might be able to fudge and say 51 years so far . . . . Hope to see some of you at the shows! Have a safe and healthy new year everybody.
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it's been a strange trip but not so long, it seems. i hope to see you all sometime in 2016.
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Has anyone heard how Matt and Holly fared in the flooding?
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Thanks for your concern. Matt and I live in the city so our home is fine. The surrounding areas are bad for sure and the areas where we hike are inaccesible. This was historic flooding and a smaller river the Meramec had record breaking crest levels. Higher than the flood of 93'... It will be a large mess to clean up for sure. The good thing is now we know where not to move. It is heartbreaking for me to watch the flood footage. Seeing the highway 55 bridge that we cross to go hiking underwater was very unnerving. Hopefully the debris and water dont negatively effect the structure too much. There were houses floating down the river. Black muddy river, roll on forever...I dont care how deep or wide...
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I was doing road work with the Dead and a few other bands back then and I recall the unbelievable flooding. It was amazing to see whole towns underwater. Stay safe and dry!
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We drove from St Louis area to DFW on 12/27. We could see the high levels of the creeks and rivers along 55 and 44. With all the rain on 12/27 and 12/28, we were not surprised to hear of all that flooding. I haven't heard much since then in terms of clean up, etc. Prayers and best wishes to all those folks in tbe waters' path.
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Rest in peace David Bowie... is there life on Mars? Truly a one of a kind performer and musician.
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Yes, a sad day as David was a unique talent. I called an old friend today and reminisced about going to see the Sound+Vision tour in 1990. Bowie was to retire his old songs and you could call in to vote for songs you wanted performed. After voting for Rock 'n' Roll Suicide, well...don't let the sun blast your shadow,don't let the milk float ride your mind. Great memories.
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That is great that you were able to see him live. His producer has said that his latest album and video were a parting gift to his fans. I dont have it in me to watch it right now but the first line from the new single is "Look up here, I'm in Heaven." If there is a Heaven, that is where David Bowie belongs...Rock'n'Roll Heaven.
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Mayer and Sons appear confirmed at Bonnaroo for June..... Just drove ba dus through the car wash, and doing some last minute interior detailing.....got a new pair of pink fuzzy dice for Christmas.....and a little doggy with the head that bobs up and down when you hit a bump..... Getting ready to head back out on the road again.....sure as your born! Who's bringing the licorice?
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I'll bring the red rope but you gotta bring the black licorice!
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One year ago dead.net posted the Chicago Fare Thee Well announcement.... ....what a long strange trip it's been....
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...and so many roads, leading up to and afterwards, have eased our collective souls. Each of us are here but for a short time on planet earth, but the music is forever...
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hey guys n gals....all that smack I spoke after seeing the Eagles two weeks after FTW and felt with the overdubs and pre recorded parts that it was a waste of time.... it wasn't.... RIP Glenn Frey....Miami Vice will miss you and so will I. Sing your victory song....wooo hooo ooooh...my my...oooo oooo oooo
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Rest in peace Glenn Fry, singer songwriter extraordinaire. I wonder if Don Felder paid him a visit and made nice before the end. I would like to think so... Take it easy... - klang
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...haven't sent the flashdrive yet. Working on it... :)
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Sad to hear of Glenn Frey's passing--he and Don Henley were a big part of the Aspen/Snowmass/Woody Creek scene for many years. You were just there, amirite? One of my friends used to be the caretaker for Don Henley and she said that his philosophy was that people go to concerts to be able to sing along with the exact recording, so he always wanted the concert to be consistent with the CD. Legend had it that he would fire backing musicians if they missed a beat or a note. I always thought it is the antithesis of the Dead in that respect, but very enjoyable music nonetheless. RIP. Also, hello Klang--hope you are well!
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Greg, good to hear from you, hope you're handling winter alright. I was in Boulder and Aspen CO area in late September. Funny, when there was jonesin' to hear Jackson, Poco, Eagles and Fogelberg....must be the thin air and the Rocky Mountain highs.... You are on to something with that Henley reference. I first saw the Eagles in support of One Of These Nights in 75, very good, spontaneous, sloppy. I caught them again in 79, no longer the same outfit and not cuz Felder and Meisner were gone, they were sonically perfect, and so every time I've seen them since. This past July 18,000 seat arena sold out in da buff. Guess perfection sells..... there's a train leaves here this morning, I don't know, one I might be on.....
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RIP Paul Kantner. Say "Hi" to Lather for me, won't you?
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It's that time of the year again and the videos are pouring in, please check them out. Scarlet Begonias was filmed in our backyard last summer. Give it a look and listen, one of the Daydreamers is representing on the upright bass. support Savannah and the Kings if they come to your neck of the woods....they don't suck.... That song still reminds me of Saturday in the Park, every days the Fourth of July.... Believe it if you need it, if you don't just pass it on..... Oh yeah, I still miss Jerry.... ;-)
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Do you remember the 21st night of September?Love was changing the minds of pretenders While chasing the clouds away *sigh* Rest well, Maurice.
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RIP Dan Hicks..... If there's a rock n roll heaven, it's filling up quickly.... I wonder if we need to make reservations? Hope all is good in Chitown.
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i cannot find anything on line about it? if so, RIP I guess he cashed his paycheck today added moments later: never mind...just saw an update.
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...this one makes me so, so very sad. Dan and the girls always brought me right to a particular space and time, with a sweetly sly, salacious grin and a sparkle of the eye. Miss you, rgr, believe it if you need it.
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New 2016 Tour Dates are announced: http://deadandcompany.com/ These are official- Jun. 9 Bonnaroo Festival* Manchester, TN Jun. 10 PNC Music Pavillion Charlotte, NC Jun. 16 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, OH Jun. 17 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville, IN Jun. 20 BB&T Pavillion Camden, NJ Jun. 21 Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY Jun. 23 Jiffy Lube Live Bristow, VA Jun. 25 Citi Field New York, NY Jun. 26 Citi Field New York, NY Jun. 28 Xfinity Theatre Hartford, CT Jul. 2 Folsom Field Boulder, CO Jul. 3 Folsom Field Boulder, CO Jul. 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Jul. 9 Alpine Valley Music Theatre Elkhorn, WI Jul. 10 Alpine Valley Music Theatre Elkhorn, WI Jul. 13 First Niagara Pavilion Pittsburgh, PA Jul. 15 Fenway Park Boston, MA Jul. 16 Fenway Park Boston, MA Tix go on sale tomorrow for some, others in a few days..kick the tires, wax da bus, what say ye Sunshine Daydreamers?
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WOOO HOOOO!!!! Get Ba Dus gassed up and ready! Let's go Daydreamers!!!! Looking for Indy on Ozark's Birthday.... Where are you guys headed?
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Toga! Toga! Toga!
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No South Florida??? Ugh - thought Miami was a given. Oh well... I feel the itch coming on! We're thinking Boston right now, maybe a couple more along the way...! What about you guys?
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Anybody else going to the Boulder shows at Folsom Field?
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Hey Jeff! I am going to try for tickets to Boulder! Couldn't get a code for pre-sale but Friday I will have Chuck on it! You already get your tickets? Geeky
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In case anybody's like me and didn’t realize it, you can buy tickets now. From the Deadandcompany.com scroll down to the two “FOLSOM FIELD ... BOULDER” shows and click on “TICKETS”. That’ll take you to the Colorado U ticket page for the D&Co shows. Click on “DEAD & COMPANY PLATINUM SEATING: FIND TICKETS” which will take you to a page where you can search for seats by section, row and price and add to your cart. (Click the link at the top of this page to set up an account w/ your contact info so you can check out.) Worked fine for me, but I had to re-click on the “Tickets” link on the Dead & Co page once because I initially got a “page not found” message on the CU page. BTW: I have accounts on Ticketmaster and Livenation.com, but apparently they weren’t needed and no password or codes were required during the process.