Grateful Dead

Morning Mr. Mayor , didn't recognize you with all the makeup....have some coffee.... now on K DED a request for Cake..... a little driving music on the Highway to Hell. Pupper break out the vibraslap.... I've got wheels, Of polished steel, I've got tires that drive, The road, I've got seats that selflessly, Hold my friends, And a trunk that can carry, The heaviest of loads, I've got a mind that can steer me, To your house, And a heart that can bring you, Red flowers, My intentions are good, And earnest, and true, But under my hood, Is internal combustion power, And Satan is my motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is my motor, motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is the only one, Who seems to understand, I've got brakes, I'm wide awake, I can stop this car, At anytime, At the very last second, I can change directions, Turn completely around, If I feel so inclined, I've got a mind that can steer me, To your house, And a heart that can bring you, Red flowers, My intentions are good, And earnest, and true, But under my hood, Is internal combustion power, And Satan is my motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is my motor, motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is the only one, Who seems to understand, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is the only one, Who seems to understand...

I want a girl with a short skirtand a loooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnngggggggg jacket G'mornin' richdusbrivinlyrictotingmanabouttown!

Hey, hey, hey heads, just two weeks till we're in the windy city! The momentum is picking up and we may be able to coast into town on fumes! Making all the last minute plans Celebrated Matt's birthday this week, one more year on this spinning wheel. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Anticipation is BUILDING!!!

We know of an ancient radiation that haunts dismembered constallations, a faintly glimmering radio station...

After looking at Tony's father's day spreadsheets (thanks, T-man!) I just noticed that if Buckingham Fountain is the head of the Park from an aerial view, then we are meeting in the "heart" of the Park. Home is where the heart is, as they say. I want a girl with the right allocations Who is fast and thorough and sharp as a tack Nice Cake selections on KDED today, Mike and Rich!

The crickets and cicadas are singing!

Holly came from Miami FLA....Hitchhiked her way across the USA... Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her legs... Enough of that mess.. welcome back kid....and Happy Happy Birthday Matt... If the thunder don't get you.... Momentum is indeed building..... Just in time for the sing along..... And the colored girls go.... Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo welcome back Holly! and that radio station is all in your head!

check your pm...thanks

...trade their MG for a white Chrysler LeBaron. I mean, white, really?

Afternoon Ms. Katniss .....;-) Glad you could join us.... Coffee is on and we are long gone here on K DED.... Stanley is hanging with Pupper.... He agreed to brive tonight as We need a DD.... Gotta get there safely you know, he did a great job the other night btw..... Patching sails and shining rails....I can see Oz from here.....cmon Toto

Has anyone mentioned that a sweatshirt or the like, should be included on your Chicago packing check-list? Soldier Field can resemble Candlestick Park for weather, and no one will be able to forecast it until the day before (if, at all.) And, even when it's warm, it is always cooler by the lake. It's a beautiful day here in Chicagoland, today. I'm playing hooky from the mines, and spending the day in the garden. ...Make good money, five dollars a day If I made any more I might move away! Cheers, y'all!

does anyone wanna go dancin in the garden?Does anyone wanna go dancin on the roof? sorry old memory of an old flame... Thanks for the memory.... now on K DED.....a little nod to the Windy City.... at Katniss' request.... In and around the lake Mountains come out of the sky and they stand there Twenty four before my love and I'll be there I'll be the roundabout The words will make you out 'n' out You spend the day your way Call it morning driving thru the sound and in and out the valley and all I have to say is Yes.....

Exactly, right? that song cracks me up, my parents used to own a white LeBaron... I like that "How do you afford your rock and roll lifestyle" song as well, hilarious; and somehow à propos to our current situation.

Got to listening to the 4/7/85 Spectrum show, and in the second set Smokestack lightning comes on...immediately took me back to the early 70's when the GD pressed it onto vinyl... Any of those music flashbacks happen to you? As we travel thru the amber waves of grain on this here dus...what is the song that takes you back, and why? geomusingonmusicmeister

3/18/95....Spectrum.....Bobby El Paso....74 Winterland....Vince is doing his best Donna this show, tho Jerry needs some narcan...but I digress....if you need it, got a SBD....let me know, one and all..... At least I'm enjoying the ride....

for the flashbacks

Go to beers of the world or equivalent...IPA from Maine....called lunch...16 oz bottle nondescript label....beer advocate gives it a 100%..... Limited availability....one bottle per customer in da Buff..... You'll thank me later....

what is the name/brand. Is it "lunch" or "IPA from Maine"? MOE. was in Roc City last evening, rain held off and was a fine warm up. And I thank you now, no need to wait.......

Beer is called lunch An IPA from Maine Beer Company.....google it...actually got a 98 from Beer Advocates....my bad... my guy offered one up from behind counter...not cheap but it's a righteous brew.... and now on K DED by special request from South Florida.... Kona sending this Puppers way..... Fasten your seat belts.... You got me down on the floor So what'd you bring me down here for? You got me down on the floor So what'd you bring me down here for? If I was a man I'd make my move If I was a blade I'd shave you smooth If I was a judge I'd break the law And if I was from Paris If I was from Paris I would say Ooh la la la la la la la [4x] You got me up on your swing So when you gonna shake that thing? You got me up on your swing So when you gonna shake that thing? If I was a man I'd make my move If I was a blade I'd shave you smooth If I was a judge I'd break the law And if I was from Paris If I was from Paris I would say Ooh la la la la la la la [4x] If I was a man I'd make my move If I was a blade I'd shave you smooth If I was a judge I'd break the law And if I was from Paris If I was from Paris I would say Ooh la la la la la la la What a dog!

Have mercy, been waitin' for the bus all day.Have mercy, been waitin' for the bus all day. I got my brown paper bag and my take-home pay. Have mercy, old bus be packed up tight. Have mercy, old bus be packed up tight. Well, I'm glad just to get on and home tonight. Right on, that bus done got me back. Right on, that bus done got me back. Well, I'll be ridin' on the bus till I Cadillac. Got a cool Chitown Kitty Cat driving.....I'm hopping off for some R n R..... Coffee on in the AM....be there.aloha! .....it's just a Family Tradition..... ;-) ....time to Party on the Patio..... Sarge...ride shotgun please..... Peace peeps....rrrrrgrrrrr wide right......

Ah, back home in the sweet Sunshine Daydreamers's thread. Got off course, a post or two there... That's what you get for letting Stanley drive. Prairie Home Companion at Ravinia this weekend. That's always good for a laugh and a bottle of champagne over intermission. Elvin Bishop as guest! I'm starting to get psych'ed for the Fourth. The solstice approaches. My inner pagan awakes! Go outside! G'night, rgr. G'night heads. G'night pretty Stella (I mean, seriously!!)

Welcome home kid!Home is where the heart is..... And we Dreamers have a lot of heart!!!! And you do too Katniss... Morning Stella!

I prefer to think of it as "alternatively utilized". Good night, sweetheart.

SSIA... If it's Elvin Bishop....have a high on the hog time... Only Alvin I know has chipmunks...or the Blasters but they're not home companion material....

All over town.....That's it...I quit You win again! Night...Katniss ..... You left me smiling tonight!!!!! Pupper help Stanley ....gonna be a long hard ride..... Goodnight Irene.... I'll see you in my dreams.....

After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down.After midnight, we're gonna chug-a-lug and shout. We're gonna stimulate some action; We're gonna get some satisfaction. We're gonna find out what it is all about. After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down. After midnight, we're gonna shake your tambourine. After midnight, it's all gonna be peaches and cream. We're gonna cause talk and suspicion; We're gonna give an exhibition. We're gonna find out what it is all about. After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down. Goodnight Irene..goodnight...

Right there, is midnite and the beginning of another day. Here's a quarter, captain, could you play another tune? One with Banjos and saxes and a xylophone, please. Thank you, and watch out for that tree. geolightsonmeister

well the week is busy , fellow daydreamers . My oldest son rehearsal dinner is today, Sundays the big wedding , can I request touch of gray , or what would you request for a song. work is crazy but in 7 days I shut down this company , head back on tour with the Dead ! Who would have guessed the old man would once again dawn the rose colored glasses , bell bottom jeans ( or should I do Bobbie cut offs) tye dye t shirt hit the road / Don't look back - Jack no more no more? Enjoy your fathers day fellow old men of the pack peace to all

Stephen (road king) for yur big Father's Day and sons wedding....may I suggest Kded and srg. Pups play you Love Light

Bro - what awesome news....CONGRATS to you, your son and the fam !! And a Father's Day wedding - you're gonna be bawling your eyes out dude :-) Gives me chills just to type it. All the best to you and both families !!!!!

Happy weekend, coffee is on.... So Steve I hear there is a wedding coming up..... now on K DED a sober look at getting hitched.... Hit it Pupper.... all my friends are married every Tom and Dick and Harry you must be strong to go it alone here's to the bachelors and the bowery bums and those who feel that they're the ones who are better off without a wife I like to sleep until the crack of noon midnight howlin' at the moon goin' out when I wanto, comin' home when I please I don't have to ask permission if I want to go out fishing and I never have to ask for the keys never been no Valentino had a girl who lived in Reno left me for a trumpet player didn't get me down he was wanted for assault though he said it weren't his fault well the coppers rode him right out of town selfish about my privacy as long as I can be with me we get along so well I can't believe I love to chew the fat with folks and listen to all your dirty jokes I'm so thankful for these friends I do receive Sarge is such a dog.... Stanley you can take a break...nice job last night...tuna on the house! Have a great day all!

6 days and 18 hours until winds blow into Santa Clara! 1 week, 5 days, and 16 hours until we ring that bell all the weekend-long in Chicago! Oh yeah! Patch those Sails and Shine those Rails!

Congrats and best wishes to you and yours, and Happy Father's Day weekend. You are only as old as you feel.And there's always one who is older and more foolish...stand beside him and look good. And good morning to the Fonts, to our dussy briver, to our sail/rail singer, and my aren't all the ladies looking nice this morning. Happy Days! g

Sarge just dug up this little tidbit whilst looking for a bone....the tracks are getting awfully deep here on ba Dus... You went out on the street without your shoes on You didn't listen what your momma said She said you won't feel the benefit, won't feel the benefit And if we all went out without our shoes on Tell me where would we be, where would we be If all the people in the world lost their reason What would we see, where would we be If all the entertainers in the world lost their music What would they play, what could they say To pacify the crowd, to justify themselves Won't feel the benefit You're like a cloud behind the sun Like the face behind the clown You're moving like the wrinkles in a frown And you can never look back A leaf that's borne upon the wind A cardboard suitcase in your hand The wanderer soon returns And finds the colour of the grass is just the same On the other side of the tracks, oh no Ooh when you smile it's like a holiday Ooh pack your bags and we can get away We'll float on a Queen down to Rio There's no need to shave We'll be stinking like rum in a punch You can walk on the water You can dabble in the mumbo jumbo You can smoke a little ganja Float like a cloud over Rio, Rio You can ride with the Gauchos Swinging your bolas in a red bandana You can run with the devil Takin' your chances with Senorita You can drink a lot of coffee in Brazil But the bill is gonna make you ill Feel the benefit So, you can go out on the street and take your chances But if you do, you better do it right Or you won't feel the benefit, won't feel the benefit Spin the wheel and take your chances And your number might come up Though the odds may be in favor of the house If all the people in the world would say together We're all black and white, we're all day and night If all the people in the world could sing together How would it sound, what would we feel We'd all feel the benefit nothin' left to do but smile... Hey Stanley don't bogart that thing....

I got no time for the corner boysDown in the street making all that noise Or the girls out on the avenue 'Cause tonight I wanna be with you Tonight I'm gonna take that ride Across the river to the Jersey side Take my baby to the carnival And I'll take her on all the rides 'Cause down the shore everything's all right You and your baby on a Saturday night You know all my dreams come true When I'm walking down the street with you Sha la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la I'm in love with a Jersey girl You know she thrills me with all her charms When I'm wrapped up in my baby's arms My little girl gives me everything I know that some day she'll wear my ring So don't bother me man I ain't got no time I'm on my way to see that girl of mine 'Cause nothing matters in this whole wide world When you're in love with a Jersey girl Sha la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la I'm in love with a Jersey girl I see you on the street and you look so tired I know that job you got leaves you so uninspired When I come by to take you out to eat You're lyin' all dressed up on the bed baby fast asleep Go in the bathroom and put your makeup on We're gonna take that little brat of yours and drop her off at your mom's I know a place where the dancing's free Now baby won't you come with me 'Cause down the shore everything's all right You and your baby on a Saturday night Nothing matters in this whole wide world When you're in love with a Jersey girl one more Saturday night.... and after tonight one less..... Make it count.... Goodnight Irene...goodnight... I'll see you in my dreams....

Hey there, I hope the forum lets me post links, sometimes it freaks out and thinks links imply spam. Anyhow.. I was viewing some images produced by stacked neural networks here.. pretty groovy stuff. http://googleresearch.blogspot.com/2015/06/inceptionism-going-deeper-in… In that collection there is a neural net generated freak out of Georges Searut's pointilist painting " A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte".. seeing that I realized that the "la Grande Jatte" painting is in Chicago, within walking distance of the concert. The painting is huge, like 10 feet long. Sort of a nice thing to stare out when feeling grateful. -- Tom

Whew! That was a loooooong nap I took in the back there, eh? Thanks for the constant lullabies there. Make for sweet dreaming. 41 posts later... Hey. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! This is a special day! Have a sweet one all you dads and daddies. :) Say. Something really cool happened on Thursday (my mom's birthday incidentally). I got my first paid editing gig that night that wasn't from a friend, family member, or school newspaper, so... Thanks. I know it's a part of the motion that made me: 1) Read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (FINALLY) on a beach in Thailand in December 2) Decide on a meditation cushion in Burma in January that I was going to see the Dead 3) Look into it right on time when I got home and set about it with an open hand 4) Bring those golden intentions to fruition 5) Be open to joining up with y'all 6) Continue to dream and voice what I would like in my life while keeping this current one afloat... Sometimes this bus feels like a monastery/a mirror, or maybe a spot to work out those kinks we got wrong in kindergarten. Anyhow. Sometimes y'all bring out the best in me, so thank you. Okay. Clearly delirious. Someone tell me to go back to sleep. I know all your voices chatting away will sound like a river singing sweet songs. xo

There can only be one explanation, as far as I'm concerned. Now, signing off until we all finally share hands near the Fountain.

Coffee is on.... Summers here and the time is right for.... All these inspirational messages..... What's that Sarge? The title of Stella's last post reminded you of what? Why don't you just play it then.... Hear that whistle, it's six o'clock (Don't let go, don't let go) Come on baby, it's time to rock (Don't let go, don't let go) I'm so happy to have you here (Don't let go, don't let go) Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear (Don't let go, don't let go) Ooh wee This feeling's killing me Awe, shucks I wouldn't stop for a million bucks I love you so Just hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go, don't let go) Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go, don't let go) Thunder, lightning, wind and rain Love is humming inside my brain There's one thing baby, that keeps me crying You been keeping your lips from mine .....and a Happy belated Birthday to Stella's mom.....

Wanna wish you all a happy and special day today- may it be filled with laughter and love!

Felonius my old friendStep on in and let me shake your hand So glad that you're here again For one more time Let your madness run with mine Streets still unseen we'll find somehow No time is better than now Tell me where are you driving Midnight cruiser Where is your bounty Of fortune and fame I am another Gentlemen loser Drive me to Harlem Or somewhere the same The world that we used to know People tell me it don't turn no more The places we used to go Familiar faces that ain't smilin' like before The time of our time has come and gone I fear we been waiting too long

Last Saturday night, I got married,Me and my wife settled down Now me and my wife are parted, I'm gonna take another stroll downtown Sometimes I live in the country, Sometimes I live in town Sometimes I take a great notion, To jump into the river and drown I love Irene, God knows I do, I'll love her till the seas run dry But if Irene should turn me down, I'd take the morphine and die Stop rambling, stop your gambling, Stop staying out late at night Go home to your wife and your family, Stay there by your fireside bright So goodnight Irene, goodnight..... I'll see you in my dreams...

Hey there Daydreamers, Trying to keep our heads above water here in the Mississippi river Valley We may need a boat to row before too long. Hopefully the bus has oars! We managed to hike 9.5 miles in the St. Francois mtns but had to turn back early, due to high water Biding our time in the river city before we journey to the windy city. Man the sails dus briver the winds are high!

High water risin’—risin’ night and dayAll the gold and silver are bein' stolen away Big Joe Turner lookin’ east and west From the dark room of his mind He made it to Kansas City Twelfth Street and Vine Nothin' standing there High water everywhere High water risin’, the shacks are slidin’ down Folks lose their possessions—folks are leaving town Bertha Mason shook it—broke it Then she hung it on a wall Says, “You’re dancin’ with whom they tell you to Or you don’t dance at all” It’s tough out there High water everywhere I got a cravin’ love for blazing speed Got a hopped-up Mustang Ford Jump into the wagon, love, throw your panties on the board I can write you poems, make a strong man lose his mind I’m no pig without a wig I hope you treat me kind Things are breakin’ up out there High water everywhere High water risin’, six inches ’bove my head Coffins droppin’ in the street Like balloons made out of lead Water pourin’ into Vicksburg, don’t know what I’m goin' to do “Don’t reach out for me,” she said “Can’t you see I’m drownin’ too?” It’s rough out there High water everywhere Well, George Lewis told the Englishman, the Italian and the Jew “You can’t open your mind, boys To every conceivable point of view” They got Charles Darwin trapped out there on Highway Five Judge says to the High Sheriff, “I want him dead or alive Either one, I don’t care” High water everywhere The Cuckoo is a pretty bird, she warbles as she flies I’m preachin’ the Word of God I’m puttin’ out your eyes I asked Fat Nancy for somethin' to eat, she said, “Take it off the shelf— As great as you are a man You’ll never be greater than yourself” I told her I didn’t really care High water everywhere I’m gettin’ up in the morning—I believe I’ll dust my broom Keeping away from the women I’m givin’ ’em lots of room Thunder rolling over Clarkesdale, everything is looking blue I just can’t be happy, love Unless you’re happy too It’s bad out there High water everywhere....... Just paddle on into Chicago....

Friday I've got traveling on my mind. . Well show week is here and I woke up way before the little bed clock suggested. Bruce Hornsby we're coming to see you! Roll them fingers gleefully cross them keys,keep the guys from bickering onstage. You gonna be my hero, and that's just the way it is. Just exactly perfect.

Swannie is up, coffee is on.... Sarge point that antenna in the direction of Bay and Bloor.... I was tuning in the shine on the light night dial doing anything my radio advised with every one of those late night stations playing songs bringing tears to me eyes I was seriously thinking about hiding the receiver when the switch broke 'cause it's old They're saying things that I can hardly believe. They really think we're getting out of control. Radio is a sound salvation Radio is cleaning up the nation They say you better listen to the voice of reason But they don't give you any choice 'cause they think that it's treason. So you had better do as you are told. You better listen to the radio. I wanna bite the hand that feeds me. I wanna bite that hand so badly. I want to make them wish they'd never seen me. Some of my friends sit around every evening and they worry about the times ahead But everybody else is overwhelmed by indifference and the promise of an early bed You either shut up or get cut up; they don't wanna hear about it. It's only inches on the reel-to-reel. And the radio is in the hands of such a lot of fools tryin' to anaesthetise the way that you feel Wonderful radio Marvelous radio Wonderful radio Radio, radio... Happy Monday yo.... In 14 days it will all be a dream we dreamed one afternoon back in January....

they'll know us from our pie tins, one slice of lemon custard remains. ...and they kept on dancin'...

Also, thanks for the happy F-day wishes from those to sent them, let me pass that along to all the other dads as well. I had a fine day yesterday, my son took me to see the new Mad Max. Pretty frikkin' cool movie, although not much on plot. Nice to spend it with my 19 year old son we had a good ol' time.

1) Hello, Mr. Radio, your friendly station...2) You turn me on, I'm a radio... 3) Damn that radio song, hey hey hey! (baby baby baby?) (I turned up the radio , but I can't hear it) 4) Turn up the radio, I need the music, gimme some more... 5) Turn up the music, rock and roll radio... 6) Invisible airwaves crackle with life... 7) Wavelength, you never tell me down no, no... 8) Video killed the radio star... 9) He was the last DJ, hey hey hey... ...and last but not least... 10) Give us some funked up music she'll treat you nice, give us some hungry reggae she'll love you twice

11) Clap for the wolfman, he gonna rate your record high...