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  • Longrifle
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    thx Wildplum
    Got all my stuff together, ready to mail. Gotta have faith, thx. Could be beautiful. THX so much, so nice to hear I'm on the right branch of the tree. I've got 40+ 2nd generation show sets. Love to share with you, and/or all... THX again. I double checked all my info. Your list makes me feel I've been diligent. Have to mail tomorrow, before work. all love during the tour...
  • michiganglen
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    Hey Dead Randy,All the members of the Dead have played Portland in the past few years. Phil did two shows at the Crystal in Portland, Ratdog has played here in the Northwest several times; at least once a year for the past six; Mickey Hart has played the Alladin twice, and next month Bill Kreutzmann Trio is at the Crystal to with Karl Denson. $25 at the box office!! They have not left us out. Lets just hope we get some summer love with a lot of lawn space!!
  • Dead Randy
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    Northwest Shows ever again?
    Will the Great Northwest ever get a Dead Show again. It has been about 6 years. Phil played here once since then. Why leave us out? It doesn't always rain here.
  • spaceboy69
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    Bringin the good vibe to L.A.
    I'll be bringin the good vibe to L.A. and prayin for a summer tour on the West Coast. It'll be my partners first show and we scored some of the best $50.00 tix. I'm feelin the magic is still here. Thanks for the Spring Tour Boys!!!
  • TheFatBastard
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    Did you see the ticket prices
    I can't believe almost all the shows tix are $95-99.00That put an end to my planned tour of eleven shows, I won't even go to one. Disgraceful, Ungrateful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • tedniemi
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    I agree that the ticket stuff could have been more perfectly executed but that's alright. I've felt kicked in the nuts before by GDTS in years past when I took care of things early and often so I'm acutally really happy right now! Virtual tickets in my imaginary pocket with a whole lot of anticipatory expectations ... with all the stuff going on in the world isn't this wonderful to look forward to? Loving the possibilities and potential! The love you get is the love you give ... so let's give a bunch of it! Peace to you all ...
  • michiganglen
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    Reflections on the matter
    Hi all, Some folks I know got tickets for Greensboro today, and I'm happy for them. Part of me is still trying to swallow the pill of the pricing and the ticket system. I feel The Dead are well worth the money, but the fact is, I don't feel they should. Its weird. The way I look at it is that we have been some of the most dedicated fans out there. Folks that have gone to Dead shows for years and years have never come close to having to pay this much for a show, myself included. My main point is If it weren't for people like us going to many, many, shows and buying many, many cds, dvds, books and GD merchandise, the band would not have the lifestyle they have. But there are people like us, who love the Grateful Dead, and while there are many of us, we all have helped contribute a great way of life for the band and vice versa too. I wouldn't be the person I am without the GOD DAMNED GRATEFUL DEAD!!! I mean seriously. But without us, they wouldn't be where they are either. We all help to change eachothers lives one way or other. They give us great music and we go see it and buy it and enjoy it. I know there are a lot of other musicians who charge a shitload of money and don't care about their fans, only about themselves, and the one thing that the Dead were always so good about was being part of what the Dead community is all about; HELPING EACHOTHER OUT. Whether they want to admit it, they are putting it to us. $105 plus service charges to get a good seat at Shoreline. That sucks guys! Really, it does. I still love the guys, but I really am kind of bummed out by it. I'm not a cheap guy either. Anyhow, Peace everyone and I hope the shows are great! Seriously, have a good time for me.
  • wildplum
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    Longrifle-In days of yore, i did a lot of dead taping (40-50 shows a year). Taper tickets were almost always only available through GDTS. I can only think of a couple of times when this was not the case. So, go ahead and order tckets via mail order. I think you'll have a very good chance of getting taper tickets if your order is post marked on the 14th (if for no other reason than there aren't as many tapers nowadays). just remember to to "taper tickets please" on the outside of your envelop (alaong with the vene date and number of tickets- 2 max for taper). good luck- and make some great tapes!
  • scottrost
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    And the good news is...............
    Yes, it blows, the process was hosed and it's WAY too expensive. That said, I was fortunate enough to attend the New Year's shows and I can personally attest that music is different, but it still brings a smile to my soul. 50 years upon my head so I've seen a lot of good and bad, stuff go down. I'm disappointed with the way this tour has been launched, but it's the kind of disappointment I feel when a family member or close friend does something to hurt me. I don't like it, it makes me sad for awhile, but ultimately I still love them and choose to get on with it if I can or remove myself if I have to. And so it shall be here. Shows were too big a part of my life for too many years to give it up because of one really disappointing experience. Maybe that makes me a fool, but I'll live with it unless and until it happens again. Then we'll see. Hopefully we'll all be repaid in kind at some point. I sure hope. Fare thee well and travel in peace and health.............
  • BoomerMagoo
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    How do these pre-sales work?
    How do these pre-sales work? Will the tickets that go on sale Jan. 24 be more expensive than these? People who bought pre-sale get closer seats? I'm just wondering if the hassle was worth it.
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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?