Grateful Dead

"I totally agree! I'm not inclined to buy unless the shows are really amazing ..." I saw the simulcast of the final show. IMO, it *was* pretty amazing. Waaaaay better than I expected. I know this is heresy, but in some ways, it was actually better than the real Grateful Dead.

"Now watching the June 28 Santa Clara show and I'am afraid that if they don't get any better there will be very few 'highlights' at Soldier Field." It looks like they got better. A lot better.

To me, it's an option for those of us who were locked out by ticketmaster and unable to afford scalper prices for tickets. Saw the 7/3 concert Simulcast last night and will probably buy the entire 3 concert set on Blu-Ray/CD as it's about the same price as one ticket to the show. Looking forward to seeing what they pick as the Best Of, though.

Well. Now watching the June 28 Santa Clara show and I'am afraid that if they don't get any better there will be very few 'highlights' at Soldier Field.

Hey there - THis is a Loooonnnngggg shot but here goes: Would anyone that is already going to the Santa Clara show on Sunday who has (2) GA lawn seats like to trade for section 127 row 11 seats 17 & 18 tickets? These are directly behind the stage. I am trying to get with my friends who are all down on the lawn. shoot me a message if you could be my Miracle! -B

Some folks are saying this is a money grab, ripoff... How is that exactly? A money grab ripoff would be someone putting their hands in you pockets and grabbing your wallet or breaking into your home. Both of which have happened to me (RIP stinky cat, love you forever sweety). They are *offering* this stuff for sale at about $10 per disk. No one is being forced to buy anything, and given the content and no doubt significant production costs, seems to me a very reasonable price for something being being *offered* for sale. The fare thee well shows are being over hyped though, but is the band guilty of that? I very much doubt it, been seeing these guys for 40 years now, and puddle deep, commercial crap hype is not their style at all. They are going out to play, and the producers, marketers, and scalpers are the ones going for the monetary jugular beacuse they can and that is what they do.

best of? is this preplanned? they all ready know what will be the best tunes? Can you believe any of this? No way, I say, no way will I participate in this ripoff.

I totally agree! I'm not inclined to buy unless the shows are really amazing ...

IF I could pick the Best of I would do the songs,were they Jam the best on and go places, like Eyes of the World , Dark Star, Playing in the Band, Weather Report Suite, The Other One, it would be to cool if they did Estimated Prophet Encore for 1st night, or even Here comes Sunshine , would be cool,new potato Caboose and or Wharrat would be over the top. see what Happens Chicago. Be Well all p.s.DEADHEAD Etiquette please at shows

I rarely listen to the "Dead" shows they did with Warren Haynes, so what is so special. Is it the guests??? I reckon they want the money up front so if it sucks it's all over now Baby Blue!