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    WARNING--crossposted from Wharf Rats thread
    mona Offline passing it on Sunday night at Red Rocks, 2 wrats were offered chocolate that was packaged in a commercial way,while they were standing at the table. this happened right before the set break meeting. They examined it and ate it and the guy who gave it to them said nothing and walked away. This is a horrible thing to happen to someone in recovery, let alone anyone! Even with people who are using, proper "drug edicate", is always to ask if the person wants to dose. It was an extremely frightening experience for those 2 wrats and I would hate for this to happen again. I don't know if the person who gave it to them had malicious intent b ut it should never have happened. Here is a description of the chocolate and packaging: silver foil on the inside with a lilac colored label with printed ingredients and some sort of local logo for chocolate company. It was a smaller bar and chocolate had nuggets in it. I did some research and found out these we're all over redrocks, and apparently had mushroom powder in them. Not sure if this was someone local from Colorado or if they will have them on the whole tour. Please be aware if you are attending any upcoming shows. This happened right at the wharf rat table!! I pray this never happens again
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    Didn't see a Seattle setlist post on Furthur's Facebook page yet. Here comes Portland!! 09/25/12 (Tue) WaMu Theater - Seattle, WA Set 1: Victim or the Crime (1) > Lost Sailor > Saint of Circumstance > Colors of the Rain > Candyman, All Along the Watchtower > Just A Little Light, Big Bad Blues, Cosmic Charlie Set 2: Passenger, Jack Straw, Estimated Prophet > Mountains of the Moon > The Eleven > Terrapin Station Suite > Wharf Rat > Touch of Grey E: Bertha Comment: (1) first time played by Furthur
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    Pretty excited here to be hooking up with cosmicbadger for all three shows in Portland and also with Mona and Johnman for the show tomorrow. Hi Ted,, those Red Rocks shows sound great!
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    and safe travels!
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    Troutdale here we come
    Thanks for the report Ted. I am leaving early tomorrow on the long journey to Portland. I'll let you know how it goes. Come and say hi if you see someone with something to do with badgers on his t-shirt. That'll likely be me.
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    Moving west with Furthur Fall 2012
    Redrocks rocked and rolled for 3 nights this past weekend. I really liked the 2nd set from Saturday, with the Unbroken Chain coming out of St. Stephen, then returning to Dark Star. The musicians are playing well together: Phil looks great! Take the first letter from each of the Sunday songs, up to He's Gone, and see what phrase you spell out! What nuggets will break out in Seattle and Troutdale? Looking forward to reading more reports and evaluations from Hal, Johnman and CB up in the Pacific Northwest! 09/23/12 (Sun) Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO Set 1: Samson & Delilah, Tennessee Jed, Easy Wind, Alabama Getaway, Loose Lucy, You Win Again (1), Operator (2), Uncle John's Band Set 2: Reuben & Cherise > Feel Like A Stranger, Alligator > Cumberland Blues, Eyes of the World (3) > He's Gone > Viola Lee Blues > Caution > Viola Lee Blues > Black Peter > Viola Lee Blues E: Brokedown Palace 09/22/12 (Sat) Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO Set 1: Here Comes the Sun, Cassidy, Scarlet Begonias > Good Lovin', Peaceful Valley (1), Mountain Song > So Many Roads > Sugar Magnolia Set 2: Playing in the Band > No More Do I > China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider, Dark Star > St. Stephen > Unbroken Chain > Dark Star > Fire on the Mountain E: Morning Dew > Playing in the Band (reprise) 09/21/12 (Fri) Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO Set 1: Help on the Way > Slipknot! > The Golden Road (to Unlimited Devotion) > Mexicali Blues > Mama Tried, Althea, Let It Ride > Mason's Children Set 2: Weather Report Suite Prelude > WRS Part I > Let It Grow > Dear Mr. Fantasy > Hey Jude Reprise > The Other One > Shakedown Street > Standing on the Moon > The Wheel > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower E: U.S. Blues
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    (I should have posted this here instead of the other thread) "There is a difference... Between being an ape or a clone and playing a song the way it is supposed to be played. The problem here is that this is "jam-band" genre. So that means not only that the lead guitar has to go off on his own tangent, he needs to do that in synch with other band members. So I guess you have to give JK credit for being able to do those two things well. I suppose it really is too much to ask Phil & Bob to keep the tempos up. Why would I be saddened by that? It's like asking your dog not to grow old. They do and they slow down. When you're not that old yet and still have the energy and memory it's just discordant. So I am ready to blame me rather than anybody else for not being satisfied with Furthur. (Boy, that was a long process!)" Anyway, I'm bitching way too much lately. Think I'll stop now.
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    Weird comment fluffanutter ... Quite a contrast from your comment a month earlier.
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    Furthur has had only very minor personnel change over it's almost three year history. I have come to the conclusion that Phil & Bob, as musical artists, can choose to play their music however they wish. They don't have to do the thing that made Grateful Dead shows a great ride. I do wonder what a musician like Neil Young would have to say about their music at present. I enjoyed the last Furthur show I went to. But, I sure didn't dance. I felt like I had just eaten Chinese food. An hour later I was hungry again -- but not for more Chinese food. It's cool, all in perspective now. I had a great time with it for a couple of years and now I'm through. Let other people enjoy it. If they can...
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    I see the Cary show is taking a beating. First set was ok. I liked Doin' that Rag. I liked the 2nd set better with the jams. Not much Phil- 2 songs. Midnight Hour was the 2nd set highlight. John does a very good job - John has a better vibe than Warren or Jimmy. His guitar tone at times has a 1973/74 Wolf tone. Bobby played the Strat the whole 2nd set. Not a good sign. Hope he's not returning to that awful 80s'-90's solid body guitar tone. Hope he plays the semi-hollow body Gibson more. Shakedown was mediocre, not much there compared to another show I went to. Instead of GD songs, hope Furthur inserts more obscure or original songs to give Furthur a life of its own- Mountain Song, Muli Gully, Colors of the Rain, Money for gasoline (ratdog)...etc.. Wish they would throw more of those in the setlist. Love Colors of the Rain
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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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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!
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Flipping from Little Feat to Widespread to Furthur.... Happy New Year !!!
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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.
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With the right kind of eyes you can almost remember where that high, sweet wave broke... I am luvvin' this...
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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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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!
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Second set tonight was on fire!
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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
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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..."
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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...
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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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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!
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Furthur's upcoming "last stand" at an all-inclusive resort is pretty pricey. But for what I'm looking at during this week's pro golf match there, it IS a beautiful place! Have fun y'all!
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I went to most Furthur shows held in Portland and Eugene.

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