Grateful Dead

...quote: "I am in the exact same boat as jonarobb. Not giving up hope yet but it is getting late here on the east coast. I would imagine the lines to get into those venues has already reached epic proportions. " huh? the show is tomorrow night.

I'm just another user here trying to be helpful. I am bummed for you if it isn't going to work out so you get to go, and I hear you loud and clear on the stress issue. If you've looked at one of the fan photos on my profile that should be abundantly clear. What can I say? Sometimes the light's all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. On a more positive note, I enjoyed the version of Sugaree on your website, it was fun to jam along with. Maybe we should get together some time? Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.

It appears that you actually received the "E-Mail Prize Notification" then. Congrats and Enjoy. I am in the exact same boat as jonarobb. Not giving up hope yet but it is getting late here on the east coast. I would imagine the lines to get into those venues has already reached epic proportions.

that says they will notify by evning of 3/29 (tonight) i'd say we've still got a chance... would stress too much, afterall its a free show! it will work out. my email indicated i was in. and i havent gotten official tix email yet either.

I replied to that with the information even though it seemed redundant since it was in the initial entry form. I've not heard back since sending the additional info. I'd like to think I'm going but with no reply and no email with my name on it anywhere....kind of a bummer. Why is anything having to do with Grateful Dead and tickets synonomous with stress? I did exactly what was asked(I think) Am I missing something here?

Then I replied with ACCEPT in the heading. About an hour later on Friday night, 11:30 EST I got this email: Please email us your full name, and the full name of your guest (should you choose to bring one), as there will be photo ID checks upon entrance. Please specify if you are not bringing a guest. Thank you, GDTS TOO

This is the first email I got Friday night from update@gdtstoo: Hello, You have been selected for the GDTS TOO allotment of tickets for The Dead's performance at the Roseland Ballroom on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 11:00 PM. The intention of this small venue show is to provide an opportunity for fans to see The Dead in an intimate setting for free. Here's the deal.... You must respond to this email by Saturday, March 28 at high noon! Do not phone or email with any questions or you will be disqualified! This offer is non transferable, it is for you only! You and your guest must have a photo ID for entrance into the show. 2 tickets per person limit No tickets will be mailed out. You will be sent an email confirmation voucher that you must print and provide for entrance to the event. Once at the venue all concertgoers will be required to provide photo identification along with a copy of the email voucher which will be checked against our record of your confirmation. Once confirmed you will be allowed entrance into the concert. To avoid long lines; you are strongly encouraged to arrive early. You must enter the venue upon arrival and there are no in/out privileges. Please return this email with an "accept" or "decline" in the subject box. Again, this email must be returned by Saturday at High Noon.

thanks man. appreciate the update.

need a ticket for March 30th , want to share my kind and your extra ticket ?

The confirmation email I got was delivered yesterday at 12 past noon EDT, had both my name and my guest's name and four item list of specific instructions on how to proceed. It wasn't sent from GDTSTOO's mailserver either. I can only guess that all the notifications have been sent out, and if you didn't get one that basically matches the above description, you're probably not in. But I'm in no position to speak authoritatively here. This is just what my experience has been. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.