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April 2, 2010 - 3:11pm

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marye

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Whatever the current version of Furthur is up to, discuss it here!

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April 13, 2010 - 3:21pm

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tphokie1

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well said, johnman

Couldn't agree more that John is way more than a Jerry clone. He is bringing his own ideas to the music. The Rolling stone comments don't sound the greatest but I agree that they're probably taken somewhat out of context. Bob is entitled to his opinion regardless. He's done a hell of a lot to keep the music going over the years and we should cut him a little slack!
April 13, 2010 - 12:10pm

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johnman

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heck...it's obvious

We're (weir?...heehee) STILL grieving, but i do not think of John as a Jerry clone.....listen closley and you'll realize he is complimenting Jerry, and yet playing far different than him. By putting his own interpretation in the tunes he is continuing the journey.......and mebbe Bob's current foot in mouth affliction will help the shower will dissipate, not that the cookie duster isn't working, of course. Those capri's (clamdiggers?) might be making it easier to chew.
April 13, 2010 - 9:54am

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marye

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yeah...

Weir's proclivity for foot-in-mouth disease is not news at this point, and I'm sure Billy and Mickey have heard worse. And, of course, Rolling Stone lives to extract such statements and exploit them.
April 13, 2010 - 9:32am

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Canyon Critter

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WOW

Harsh words to Mr. Weir. Let's not get caught up in that. Kind of wish you read this whole thread first before making that statement. #1 No need to go off on Bobby for saying what he said, I don't think we know the whole story here, I'm sure it wasn't his intention to dis Billy and Mickey. Out of context IMHO. #2 Fake Jerry ~ Like I've mention before, John K. is the real deal and a great musician, highly talented player and singer. Sure he's not Jerry, in fact, like I said before NO ONE can replace him. I'm really glad this band didn't start until 2009 because I can't imagine what kind of crap would be slung if it were in the 90's when we were all still grieving . This band is NOT the Grateful Dead. It does have the spirit of the Dead and I truly believe Jerry would be smiling right now to know that they are taking this music Furthur. _____________________________________________ Will you come with me? Once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right!
April 13, 2010 - 7:52am

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JackstrawfromC…

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Give me a break

Thomasrj! "Here's my half a dollar if you dare .. double twist when you hit the air. Look at Julie down below .. the levee doing the dopaso"
April 13, 2010 - 7:14am

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thomasrj

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New Rolling Stone (RS-1102)

Anyone see the story about Furthur in the new issue of Rolling Stone? I did, and it really rubbed me the wrong way. Bob is quoted as saying he and Phil started Furthur because they are "way more current" than Mickey and Billy, and they were "going in directions that the other guys just couldn't follow onstage." Bob also said that Jerry would have wanted it this way--Bob and Phil ditching the boys that have been there for them for forty years, just to play with a fucking fake Jerry. Yeah, that's what Jerry would have wanted. Just goes to show you what Bob is really made of. Go fuck yourself, Weir.
April 12, 2010 - 3:25pm

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silentlyscreaming

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truckin'?

BOB! When if ever, will you get the words to Truckin' right? just wondering.... didn't you help write it, for the love of Jerry?
April 12, 2010 - 12:06pm

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johnman

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wellllll.....JUST make sure

there are plenty of coookies......
April 12, 2010 - 10:35am

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Canyon Critter

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I Can't Wait for Wannee!

Gonna be interesting thing when we go to Wanee....a bunch of us are gonna meet up and have SO much fun! The cool thing, guess whos playing besides ABB/Govt Mule???? 7 Walkers Featuring Bill Kreutzmann and Papa Mali then 5 hours later (Friday) Scaring the Children with Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman, & Jay Lane!!!....I think they will kiss and make up then. We are a family, we do have our squabbles amongst us, but the love is there. Plus, it's Rolling Stone, how many times have they taken things out of context? Bobby does tend to put his foot in his mouth sometimes, but hey like jstraw said, we are all human. Let's Go Furthur!!!! See you guys in week! Weeeeeeeeeeeee _____________________________________________ Will you come with me? Once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right!
April 12, 2010 - 10:22am

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krs10

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breaking new ground?

If we're going to compare what is more current in terms of bold, new musical direction... I would have to say that Mickey wins every time. Planet Drum, Mystery Box, sounds of the universe... please! And Bill and Mickey will be touring with Rhythm Devils this summer, which should be all new voodoo...

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Whatever the current version of Furthur is up to, discuss it here!

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Furthur was exploring new galaxies in mysoul with me last night. I heard the second set and the universe was shrunk to the size of a pin head and at that I jumped in to the abyss of what going forward entails. The house is filled with roses. God Bless the Streamer...maybe they will be there for tonight's show. To Furthur: You all are so talented and make this music so amazingly! I love hearing all the present day and traditionally-styled soul-speaking, mind-bending, infinite- emotion with hot-booty-shaking rock-n-roll. It's the Some of Best Music in the World ! Rock On and Keep On Smiling, xo! You've carried me and that's priceless. I needed to say thanks a trillion, xo! You all have filled my Dad's home with best that was so excellent, everything was excellent. He thought your music was great! So, thanks another trillion for making him so happy. I would dance whilest doing chores and such. His love will be everlasting and could only wish you all the very best of everything for you all. He thought the Grateful Dead was one of the Greatest Bands of All Time! We are inseparable, with in so many Dead songs (Arrrooooooo!) May every good wish be at your feet or perfectly at the tip of your nose....you'll have to look twice to acknowledge it. More love soon... and don't forget, I love you, ALL, xo~~~~ -----------------------------(-------@ the rose scent....

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http://www.ustream.tv/channel/eight2theuniverse FURTHUR NYE 1012 SF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVjisjCjY8k With love from NY, xo!

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Masterfully played and integrated within me.... forevermore. My prayers and wishes to always there to serve you-all with delight, and bless the path that is for your steps alone. I am in awe and at inspirations door. But...I am frozen like a tree. At least I know it's there. What an awesome show! I love you, ALL, xo!

Nothing up in Archive yet...

We'll be looking forward to hearing these Christmas shows.

Busy night on SiriusXM

Flipping from Little Feat to Widespread to Furthur.... Happy New Year !!!

Furthur at the Sweetwater

The Friday night show (1/18) will be streaming live.

Sweetwater shows this weekend will be streaming online...

Heads up from the good folks at Sweetwater Music Hall: NEWS FLASH! We learned last week that TRI Studios will be webcasting the Friday night Furthur show via Yahoo! Music and now...the other 3 nights will be streamed live (FREE) on the Sweetwater website! Pass it on!

Sweetwater Furthur Wednesday

Wow, really great seeing the boys all bunched up on that little stage. Very nice webcast. The first song i caught was the Deal. Then Bobby crooning Black-Throated Wind. Gotta love it. There definitely is a difference with them in close proximity, at least to my ears. Check them out if you have the notion.

High Time

With the right kind of eyes you can almost remember where that high, sweet wave broke... I am luvvin' this...

Sweetwater, Night One

Here's a link to video of the first set from last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYZd3iwcZOY

Sweetwater!

Big fun at the new Sweetwater last night with Furthur. It was great seeing them in such a small venue - capacity is only 313! I don't think anyone was more than 50 feet from the low stage. Kinda felt like I was back at the Keystone in Berkeley during the JGB days, except the Sweetwater is cleaner with a better sound system. Although I did like the free popcorn at the Keystone! The show was on the mellow side for the most part. The vibe in the room was palpably joyful, everyone having a real good time. Phil had a big smile on his face most of the night, John seemed to be enjoying his solos. Nice "kumbaya" moments, especially during "I Know You Rider," when the whole crowd pretty much took over the lead vocals. Looking forward to the streams for the next three shows.

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The Sweetwater Show was Super! I haven't the sentences I wish for so... just don't forget, xo.

Sweetwater Furthur Thursday

Lots of nice jamming tonight. Mind boggling tangent on Doin' That Rag. Really nice. This night brings me moments of missing Jerry (as all Furthur shows do). The ineffable non-presence of the spoon that stirred the pot. Still I am grateful for this -- rolling into Watchtower from Stagger Lee now. Enjoy!

Sweetwater site overoaded

after Viola Lee - Bozos. Why don't you get some IT people!!

Wow!

Second set tonight was on fire!

3rd set: Sweetwater Furthur

Good Lovin'>Crazy Fingers>Born Cross-Eyed>Eyes>Other One>So Many Roads; Help On The Way>Slipknot>Franklin's Tower. E: Touch Of Grey Nice show, brutal for us non-vampires on the EC -- time to go to the gym

01/17/13 Webcast

Here's video of the first set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F07xf7LoXQo

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Incredible

Sweetwater Furthur Friday

Cumberland Blues; Dark Star - I swear Furthur is like a giant Quaalude! But I always did lover those Rorer 714s...! Yikes! Dark Star>Morning Dew>Dark Star>Terrapin... Day Between -- This just keeps getting better and better! Suitable for Bobby... "Where all we ever wanted was to learn and love and grow..."

Sweetwater Furhtur Saturday

I: Jam>Truckin'>Althea; Music Never Stopped; West LA Fadeaway; Bertha; Cosmic Charlie :); Midnight Hour:)) Yummy!

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THANK YOU ALL! For all the all of it all. It's been so endearing for me, I didn't dance much this time around but laying on the speakers made for permanent contentment. That's plenty for me. May lovingkindness and good fortune be ever returning to you, all, xo. What goes around does come around, so enjoy it. Back of my memory is still troubling me but this has helped me so much and the miracles of tomorrow are at my door...today. I love you, ALL, xo.

Sweetwater afterglow

What a wonderful run of shows at the Sweetwater! The folks in the band played and sang their hearts out. It was an absolute treat to see and hear them play in such an intimate and friendly venue. Leaving the building after the show, I experienced the same sense of satisfaction and wonder that I used to feel exiting Winterland, Kaiser, the Greek, etc. I am truly grateful that Phil and Bobby have assembled the talent to continue bringing us all the sweet music that has been branded onto our DNA for decades now. To the Furthur naysayers out there: you're missing something special, because the MUSIC never stopped.

Second that Emotion

Bolo! This was different than playing in front of 10k varied people. So many thanks to the band for letting us all in on it!

Canada

is there anyone out there that can tell me why Canada is ignored year after year by these guys. As a head that can't tour, i'm cryin up here. A couple shows in T.O once in a while wouldn't kill anybody would it?

Takin' us Furthur

I must concur all folks out there that haven't seen Furthur in the past three years are missin' out. I've seen nearly every new incarnation - The Dead - Phil & Friends- RatDog... and to my mind this is the one that gets me to the closest I've been to what Jerry once described as "Little Golden yummies that last for moments on end" or something to that affect. It's that thing that comity and conne ction,,The spiritual Big O that kept us all addicted to the Show! I'm jonesin' just thinking about it.We here in the South feel a bit gipped at times. Hope to see some FL. and Atl. shows on the summer sched. Till then I'll have to be content to see Warren and the Bros at Wanee next month. Also NMA, Galactic...

Furthur 2013

Mon, April 15th - The Capitol Theatre Tue, April 16th- The Capitol Theatre Wed, April 17th - The Capitol Theatre Fri, April 19th - The Capitol Theatre Sat, April 20th - The Capitol Theatre Sun, April 21st - The Capitol Theatre Tue, April 23rd - The Capitol Theatre Wed, April 24th - The Capitol Theatre Thu, April 25th - The Capitol Theatre Sat, April 27th - Boardwalk Hall Thu, May 9th - BottleRock Napa Valley Festival July - All Good Festival Fri, Oct 4th - The Greek Theatre Sat, Oct 5th - The Greek Theatre Sun, Oct 6th - The Greek Theatre

1/18/13

In my opinion, this night was so special, great setlist. Kadlecik was kicking on his new kustom guitar,a real beauty. His vocals on "Reuben and Cherise" were out of this world. "Built to last" done real well. Kadlecik was kind of taking over this night when Bobby was kind of in his own world. I think I had better get a CD of this Show. How good are the CDs done by the company that records them and sells them on the Furthur website? Jim

Meadowbrook Pavillion, Guilford NH

After checking Furthur's web page this morning and seeing that the summer tour will be going as scheduled I bought my ticket for Meadowbrook Amphitheatre. If you are going to this show you should know that they've changed policies and that it costs money to park: $5 to choke in the dust on the pavement $20 for premium parking on the grass $40 for VIP parking I opted for lawn seats and premium parking. The only good thing I can say is that it only costs $1.50 for total service charges that get you hard tickets mailed to you. Once again hoping that Bob has a good rest during his time off and is back on his game this summer!

Shows added

At Interlocken in September must bode well for Bob's recovery. Lets hope so.

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Hey now! Talking about trips... Help get the message out, if you can. Furthur is bound for Cooperstown, NY... This Upstate NY Venue just miles from where the severe flooding occurred. The amount of debris and household waste is tremendous, folks are exhausted too. Please if you can- sher this: Please take your trash with you when you leave, plan smart for recycling and minimal waste. I am praying with great supplication that the Historic and Excellent town of Cooperstown shall not suffer our arrival or departure. It's so special and it's kept clean and quaint and a true it's heritage. It's all about Baseball and the perfect embrace of entertaining ourselves with this things we love best. Thanks in advance if you sher this. I am always proud of music but not the mess and these communities have been hit really hard. Love one another... XO

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Oh and,yeah... Check for detours, most are only a few miles others more lengthy. No worries a detour can and will get you there. Get a fill up for gas about 30 miles outside Cooperstown as it will be difficult to gas in the town of Cooperstown; you will be glad you did, xo (love you, all) Cooperstown is not a city and a small town, to be sure. Get a parking spot where ever you can and wear walking shoes. Stop in Schildman's Bakery for a baked-perfect treat, if you can. Go early and tour... The Baseball Hall of Fame, it's awesome and air-conditioned- No place like it in the World! Enjoy a beer at the pub and wet yer whistle; the beers always cold. Everything is beautiful in Cooperstown. The pier has a big lawn for hanging out. Stagecoach Coffee House is one of my most favorite places to go when I am there. When my John would receive medical treatment at Bassett Hospital we would go there and it is the best. Old fashioned and serene, this place takes the world away. Pastries and sandwiches delicious, get one for after the show. Cooperstown is one of my Favorite places, to be sure. I love you, all, xo!

have a good show at Meadowbrook!

Had to sell my ticket to go to the other side of the planet.

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Great set of set-lists! I just heard that last night achieved some kinda cosmic lift off. Sweet words indeed! Rock ON Furthur! Love to you-all, xo! -------------(-----@

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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! "...more than words can tell..."

Furthurs Hiatus and Remaining Dates

Furthur has announced it's 2014 hiatus and Phil has just stated that he is "Off the bus" after 48 years of touring. It seems while there is a chance of more Furthur shows in 2015 and beyond the great wheel of time (Kalachakra in Tibetan tantrism) is spinning. What really needs to be stated is a big Thank You! to Bob & Phil, Jeff & JK and the rest of the crew for the incredible # of shows they did in almost 5 years! On the Internet Archive there are 1050 shows listed (some of those are multiple recordings for the same date). 4,743,365 shows have been downloaded from Archive. I believe all should acknowledge that this is a pretty formidable and prodigious amount of music for the remaining members of the band in their sixties and seventies. Really a remarkable body of work for folks who deserved to be in retirement. You might not have liked them for whatever reason. God knows I had some issues with who is singing whose song. But in the end you just have to step back and applaud and be grateful. The following dates are scheduled in 2014: 4 shows in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico in mid-January. 1975 all over again? I don't think so, but who knows? Thank you Furthur, for a real good time!