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  • PeggyO
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    Well, the Spring Tour 2009 is in the bag and was definitely one for the books! That's for sure. I know a lot of people might think the Dead are dead without certain members, and to be honest, the last couple of tours the Dead have done were great experiences for me, but I always felt like people were "sitting in" to fill some big shoes left behind. Even Warren, in 2004, felt like he was filling in. So I went to the LA Forum show expecting what we got in 04. Oh how wrong I was! That first throat grabbing chord of the show was like the band was saying to everyone in the Forum, "Listen up people! We're not f*#cking around here, we're here to play so let's get down to it!" And then BOOM, right into that unreal VLB groove, with a beat that you just had to move to. I have been doing tours since the late 70's/early 80's and to my ears, this band has never been better. On the one hand, they're tighter, yet they're also looser. I cant explain it, and honestly, that's about the best one can say about the Dead when they're really "on", "well, I cant explain it man, you just have to experience it..." ;) I've been keeping up with the Tour, listening to the shows online as the Tour progressed and the first half was just okay for me. But in LA it felt like something happened that night and everything the boys had been striving for just all fell into place that night. The Forum felt like an old school East Coast indoor arena show, complete with rabid, hardcore heads that were so grateful to be back at the party again. This was not a "best of" tour. This was a "here's who we are now, dig it" tour, and man did I love what I heard on the West Coast leg of this Tour. That night in LA, I realized that Warren and Jeff no longer felt like they were filling in for anyone anymore. The *were* the Dead just as much as Bobby, Phil, Billy or Mickey are. To me, the Dead has always been a band in flux. There have been so many iterations of them I've sort of lost count. So to those who lament a Jerryless Dead, all I can say is, you don't know what you're missing. Sure I miss Jerry and I miss Brent. But the Dead as they are right now? Sound the best I've ever heard them and they're not stale, they're still out there pushing the envelope and really, isn't that what this is all about? So yeah, I no longer get weepy when I hear Brokedown Palace or Ripple or Box of Rain. I just revel in the fact that I get to experience this amazing thing we call The Dead, once again. And I am truly Grateful. One final comment...It felt so great to experience Shakedown once again and the lot scenes in LA and the Gorge were excellent. Like some upthread said, I found my self also saying things, and using expressions that I haven't used in a long time...It felt good to have the tribe back together again, didn't it?!
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    My sentiments exactly. It was a bittersweet night. Very cool to stay up until 3 am+ listening to the whole show, with great interviews and commentary thrown in during the set break. But it was so great to back out there catching 4 shows, eagerly anticipating seeing the setlists of the shows I didn't catch each morning, listening to the downloads etc. I'm going to miss all that. I'm firmly in the camp that thinks the music has changed/evolved in a great way....new sounds, tunes I never thought I'd get to hear live, Rhythm Devils taking it to new heights each night etc etc. Warren and Jeff are as good as it gets in the post Jerry/Brent/Keith/Pigpen era, which is to say they're both amazing musicians who fit right into the fabric of the band and helped to make the magic each night. Jeff is a monster on the keys and Warren managed to channel the ghosts of Jerry/Brent/Pigpen in his paying and singing while keeping it new and fresh and his own as well. Branford's interview during the set break was spot on: they're older, they've each gone on to do new things are are coming at playing together from a new angle, pushing the boundaries and not just treading the worn path. By the time they got to the Gorge, they seem to have all completely melded musically and got the bugs all worked out. We may not see them out on the road two thirds of the year anymore....at least as The Dead, but I gotta think the fun they seemed to be having along with the embrace of the fans will pull them back for another go around or two down the road. And yes, it was really cool to hear Mickey thank the crew and bring them out onstage for some well deserved applause. I've seen them with Jerry from the early 80's onward, seen Phil and his band, Ratdog, the Dead 2003/4 and I can say I had as good a time at these shows and I've had at any. All different, all excellent and all the music of the Grateful Dead which is what it's all about. Thanks guys!
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    Not sure if this is the appropriate forum to use but I'm sure Marye will let me know. I just went to the GDTS TOO website for the first time in years to see about Ratdog tix and was amazed at what i found. It prompted me to send them the following... Please don't take offense. Just a little constructive criticism. It's been many years since I've visited your site. Back in the day I thought it was the greatest thing ever. The days of calling the hotline every day sometimes multiple times were over, but come on guy's, your site is really quite primitive by today's standards. To my dismay, when I tried to fill out the credit card form I discovered it wasn't interactive. I consider myself a caveman for not having a printer/copier/scanner combo, but times are tough. I don't even know where to find a fax machine. Aren't we supposed to be a paperless society by now? This planet needs all the trees she can produce. The decorative envelopes are still very cool, and should be an option, but how about an online interactive version of the envelope? I'm sure there are thousands of heads out there into web design who would be willing to collaborate and put something together for you. I'm not a designer myself but I'm willing to help wherever I can. Just something to consider. Peace and much thanks for all you do. So this would be a shout out to all of you webmasters out there if they are receptive. I know youre out there, a simple Google search for anything Dead related shows me there's some mad skills out there. I have not recieved a response yet, but when I do I'll post it.
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    Maybe I should of gone for the CDs too!
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    thor369 - I'm still waiting for my two Chicago show downloads that were ordered May 3rd! Hope your wife is better. she is doing much better. it was an asthma and panic attack type combo, scary stuff. my CD isnt a download, it was a CD i paid for, at the show, they was recording off the mixing boards, and pressing official show CD's on the spot for $25, with show date, and place, on official The Dead CDs. it is why i dont want the download to replace my CD, my puter dont have good speakers, and i only listen to my CDs in my car, or my headset CD player. i cant reburn 1 on my puter, and it isnt the official CD with the printed faces on them.
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    Chicago was incredible... 20 years since since my love's and mine last show but with one more in tow - our 11 year old son whose favorite song right now is Throwing Stones. All with a different yet better spirit. The magic was back. It does remind me of reading a book where you don't understand the words and you go back later and understand it even more after life experience. I started reading the book long ago and loved it - and It means even more now. The shows brought smiles, healing and joy. Peace Mike P.S. Please Tour again !!!! - You are beautiful together ! Such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be there
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    fillmore, and anyone else having issues
    you too
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    pm me the details. We're working on this one.
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    I feel the same way, could never have said it any better. Great post!
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    thor369 - I'm still waiting for my two Chicago show downloads that were ordered May 3rd! Hope your wife is better. I thought all the shows were just awesome. Thanks guys for giving us the magic again. Sure would be nice to hear the Chicago shows and relive some nice memories again.
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The band says Happy New Year with an announcement of almost twenty shows in April and May.  More details to come!

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I just received my tickets for the Izod Center through GDTS TOO. I paid the price on their website when mail order went out but when I recently checked back the price had gone up from $53 face value to $94 face value. I got upper level tickets. I obviously wanted floor tickets. Has this happened to anyone else with GDTS TOO? Never the less, I am still very grateful for getting tickets at all! Thanks, Julia
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Hey folks! I just posted my video from Roseland ballroom on Youtube. It is pretty good- I was in the first row! It is only a 10 minute compilation, but it's pretty cool. Check it out and message me to let me know if you liked it!!! That would make me so happy! xoxo alicina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur5_y3--d8E
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Hey Alicina, thanks for the footage! It sounds very promising: Warren's playing is suitable melodic. I remember enjoying him at a few ABB shows and Guv't Mule. I like how the Dead's material gets him out of the straight ahead blues into more improvisation - nice ES335 too. The organ sounds great and even the singing is pretty good - go Phil! Love the harmonies. Nice wiggly camera during St.Stephen. Fun! Thanks.
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Got my tickets for Uniondale this afternoon from musictoday by UPS. 22 jours avant de vivre l'experience "THE DEAD". Share the LOVE.
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Alicia, thanks for that video. Just got back home after wild one day cross continental trip. Was maybe 20 steps behind you but in synch. Met some great people there. Had a fun time. Mama, Mama, many worlds I've come since I first left home
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Has anyone heard (or received email) notifications about mail order fulfillment for the Gorge? I haven't heard anything about fulfillment and am working on some travel plans but don't want to make any decisions until the tickets are in hand. Thanks and long live the Dead.
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cool vid, alicina. thank you for sharing. if you happened to film all of the songs completely, and if/when you have time, please post them up on youtube, then, please post up the link here. it said this was your first show. somehow I reckon' it won't be your last. ( -; peace.
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I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and prayers. Little Cassidy is home now and doing much better!! You guys are awesome,Thanks again! On a lighter note- I recently moved and the dude who moved out said I could have all the crap in the basement, and among this crap was a bunch of old stereo equiptment-including some nice stuff like Bose speakers and some nice Pioneer tape decks and stuff. So naturally this sparked my interest in all my old Dead tapes(I have a shit-load as im sure alot of you do) anyway,To make a long story longer, I hooked up a bunch of this stuff and dug out my old tapes(oh yeah, on a side note, I plugged in an old CD deck and hit "open" and what was in the deck?-Grateful Dead/So many roads/Disc 3- Call it fate/nice score!) Anyhoo-I was all excited to go through my tapes and pick out some nice old nuggets only to discover that most of my tapes sound like garbage! :-( (muffled,hissy and just plain yucky!!) So, what I want to know is- Does anyone know how I would go about converting my old tapes into crisp,clear listenable(?) CD's??? Is that even possible? Somebody must do it! Those tapes bring back lots of smiles- Id love to hear them again!!!--Once again, Thanks everyone for the good vibes my little angel recieved-Means alot to me-G ♪♪:-)♪♪
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Why don't you venture into the Vineyard, where tons of stuff is available. I completely disposed of my cassettes and now have a load of shows that are all digital. The people are all friendly and there are lots of non-dead stuff available too. While it may seem a bit confusing at first, once you get the hang of it, it is great. I think there is an explanation on how it works in the topic "New Vines 2009." Hope to see you in there. "One watch by night, one watch by day If you get confused, listen to the music play"
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Here is our GDTS TOO mail order status for each venue on The Dead 2009 tour as of April 1, 2009. Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. All tickets have been mailed out. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. All tickets have been mailed out. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. All tickets have been mailed out. Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. All tickets have been mailed out. Saturday, April 18, 2009 and Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. In progress, look for your tickets soon. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY. All tickets have been mailed out. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Wachovia Arena @ Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA. All tickets have been mailed out. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. All tickets will be processed this week and next. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY. All tickets have been mailed out. Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. All tickets have been mailed out. Tuesday & Wednesday, April 28 & 29, 2009 at The IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. Tickets were just mailed out. Friday, May 1, 2009 and Saturday. May 2, 2009 at Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. All tickets have been mailed out. Monday, May 4, 2009 at All State Arena in Chicago, IL. We will process this show the next couple of weeks. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at All State Arena in Chicago, IL. All tickets have been mailed out. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. All tickets have been mailed out. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at The Forum in Los Angeles, CA. "On Deck" Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. All tickets have been mailed out. Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre In Mountain View, CA. We will process this show the next couple of weeks. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at The Gorge in Quincy, WA with special guest Allman Brothers Band and The Doobie Brothers. We will processes this show in the next couple of weeks.
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Here is an clip from my latest GDTS TOO update on 4/1/09: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre In Mountain View, CA. We will process this show the next couple of weeks. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at The Gorge in Quincy, WA with special guest Allman Brothers Band and The Doobie Brothers. We will processes this show in the next couple of weeks. They have already sent my ticket for Denver and my 1st Shoreline both of which are incredible seats!!! Gratefultwinz I am glad to hear your lil' one is doing better! It is a sad thing when my grandkids get sick. My youngest one just lost her first tooth - she is just too proud to show it to you - LOL! I luvs munchkins with all my heart and soul - I luv to spoil them too! AHH YES the joys of bein' a grandparent! Grandchildren and Grandparents we have a common enemy - LOL! I am working on getting my self well today - I tried going back to work yesterday which did not go very well. I unexpectedly sat down - only because there was a chair available, other wise I would have hit the floor. I'm not able to eat much which means I've got low blood sugars. I am still tryin' to adjust my insulin shots - the pharmacist suggested I drink pedialyte - nasty stuff no wonder kids don't like it. Thankfully no more problems with my heart or the turbo squirts. yeah like you folks really wanna hear all the details. Peace and positive vibes to each of you.... We're gonna pitch a ball Down to the union hall We're gonna romp and stomp till midnight We're gonna fuss and fight till daylight We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long Shine On! Saint Stephen
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So glad to hear your daughters feeling better. Sweet score on the equipment in your basement. You can convert tapes to CDs and adjust the music levels to a certain extent. My dad does this alot on his old country musis tapes and some of my old tapes i've had for years. Also my friend, I e-mailed you with some pictures to use on your user ID. Enjoy!! Peace- Moye
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First St. Stephen I hope you feeling better, I've read the last day or so of posts and you need to get better - there's a tour coming up! Second, GratefulTwinz, I'm glad to hear the little one is better as well, I have 2 little ones and it's so heartbreakign when they're sick. ANd last but not least, I picked up my first "for fun" read since graduate school - it's Phil's book Searching for the Sound and let me tell you, I"m loving it! I'm so excited for the upcoming shows, and just giddy all around. Anyway, just had to share my happy thoughts with my fellow friends here. I have come to think of this site as a home away from home with so many friends and interesting stories on every page. Okay enough rambling, have a grate day everyone! Can't wait for MAY!!!! ~Tam
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"ONE MAN GATHERS WHAT ANOTHER MAN SPILLS!!!" Peace- Moye
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Glad everyone is doing and feeling better. It's the Dead Vibe. Let it flow. Let it grow. Got my Nassau tickets today. 4 on the floor. Sweet!!!! Gearing up for 5 Dead shows in 8 days(with a BRUCE show in between.) How sweet it is. Peace and Love. Nailed a retread to my feet And prayed for better weather "Oh if a man tried To take his time on earth And prove before he died What one man's life could be worth I wonder what would happen To this world."
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Thanks for caring- shes much better now-running/playing/singing-I love it!! st.stephen- hope you get better in time for the shows-thanks for "turbo squirts" I was using that at work-cracking people up!!
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People who buy tickets just to make a profit from fans should EAT SHIT AND DIE!
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I am an insatiable reader who just joined the dead family in 2004, but I loved Searching for the Sound. I felt like I got to meet the family and really understand all the dynamics behind the band. Glad to hear you're loving it too! Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.
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Did you get my private message? Not sure if I sent it correctly, but I would like to make contact with you. Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune, Terrapin Station.
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I went out to the parking lot this morning and somebody had stuck one long stemmed red rose into the snow in front of my car. I'll take it as a sign of good things to come very soon! Still hoping for 10,000 roses to fall from the rafters as the boys open up with Midnight Hour in Albany. ~Same old friends the wind & rain We'll see summer come again~ Hey Sway, Ain't no time to hate! Scalpers will get what is coming to them...
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GDTSTOO has just released last minute tix for Greensboro, Washington and Albany. "Get your hands out of your pockets"
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Just want to say this is one of the happiest days of my life(Besides the birth of my children,and my wedding,of course) Today I was "MIRACLED"!!!! My wife and I are going to see THE DEAD-Sunday Night 4/19 Worcester!!! Thanks to kindness of a stranger who must have read about my sadness about not being able to go- and found it in they're heart to contact me and offer us 2 floor seats!!! Thanks to that person(YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) the next 2 weeks im gonna be walking on air!!!!!♪♪ "Man, oh man, oh friend of mine-All good things in all good time- Run,Run,Run for the ROSES!!!!"♪♪ "Thank-You......For a real GOOD TIME!!" Just goes to show- That sticker I saw at one of my first shows still rings true, DEADHEADS: THEY LOVE EACH OTHER :-)(-:
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I NEED A MIRACLE FOR MSG AND WASHINGTON !!!
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I NEED A MIRACLE FOR MSG AND WASHINGTON !!!
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This is the true spirt of a Deadhead, someone who gives to others in a time of need. Hope your wife and you dance your socks off then you'll have nothing to do but smile,smile,smile. Fare Thee Well
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I am a travelling Head, currently in CT and I need a Miracle.No Tix, no car, little money, and a brother that needs the same. I hope miracles will happen as they always have for me and a kind friend I haven't met yet may be able to help this Head into the Greensboro show and get him a ride. Til the four winds blow you safely home Dan
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It just goes to show how many kewl people there are on this website!!!Enjoy the show my friend!! Peace- Moye
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Happy Monday Morning Everybody!! Its a beautiful day(even though it's raining!!) 2 weeks from yesterday it's SHOWDAY!!!!!! To the person who miracled me: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKY OUTHANK YOU  THANK YOUTHANK YOU THANKYOUTHANKYOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
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going to albany both wooster msg nassau and both nights in philly great to hear you got in gratefultwinz iam all ready to go got my tie dies lined up and the car gassed up even though i got 11 days to go
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I am thinking about surprising my hubby and adding the Gorge onto our list of shows to see this tour since it falls on our anniversary. Would be a sweet and memorable gift. We would be flying in from the East coast. At the risk of sounding clueless - is Seattle the best hub to use? Any info on where to stay or other things to do while there would be terrific. (also thinking about renting an RV... Cheers:)
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You will want to fly in to Spokane unless a cheaper plain ticket and miles more driving is important to you.
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Im so excited I can hardly stand it!!!!!!!!!weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! MSG and Philly here we come!!!
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12 More days till Sunday Night Woooooosssttttaaaaaaa!!!!!!!♪♪♪♪♪:-)(-:
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Thanks for the direction:)
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I just learned today that the gorge show is completely sold out. I'm glad I didn't procrastinate on this one.
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I live in Tempe, AZ and looking to see if anyone in the Phoenix area is going to CO and then CA for the 3 shows? A friend of mine suggested posting on here, my next option is to take a bus, but really don't want to do that, I would like to bring my boo (my doggy), I'm not sure if the bus will let me bring her. Please contact me if anyone has any ideas or thoughts... Kat Johnson
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What's the deal w/the Thread Heads thing in Worcester(Wiisttaa) anyway? I know they want everyone to make Dead related quilts ro welcome the band(Which is a very cool idea(BTW) But where are they going to be displayed? It would be cool if they hung them all out in the hallways for all to see!:-) P.S. Bob Weir, If your reading this please play Cassidy/Deal sunday night. Thank-you,George
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I live in Tempe, AZ and looking to see if anyone in the Phoenix area is going to CO and then CA for the 3 shows? A friend of mine suggested posting on here, my next option is to take a bus, but really don't want to do that, I would like to bring my boo (my doggy), I'm not sure if the bus will let me bring her. Please contact me if anyone has any ideas or thoughts... I forgot to my e-mail address on my last posting....littlekathy3@yahoo.com e-mail ...please e-mail me with ideas...not much time left.... Kat Johnson
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Anyone Know where the best lot (and what time they open) is within walking distance of the DCU?? I want to go early and absorb the full experience!!! "Man,oh man,Oh friend of mine-All good things in all good time":-)
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up early 5 days till start of tour my hartford 77 cd comes today i love the sugaree but i cant help thinking while listening to lake placid that the lake placid show needs its own release sorry this is probably in the wrong forum im just very excited 3 days of school left this week and then albany worcester thanks forr the spelling tip lamagonzo woostaaaaa i hope everyone is as excited as i am that would make this tour just go beautifully
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on archive.org it says it is 1983 whatever year it is it needs release or i just need a copy or whatever best show of 83 ?
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I got the email today- my pre-order tix for Chicago will arrive tomorrow!Woo Hoo!!
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JUst wanted to say that your story totally warmed my heart this morning, made me smile, smile, smile, knowing there's still lots of kind people out there. I love this community...there's nothing else like it. COngrats to you and your wife - dance your hearts out!!!!
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THIS is what I love about deadheads! There is no better 'just exactly perfect' example of the modern, internet, miracle ticket! enjoy the shows!! drive safe, and please be careful out there on the road and in the scene. peace.
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I am also interested in any information about lots near DCU. I'm driving up from New Jersey for the 4/18 show and would really like to revel in a full-day experience. Looking on the DCU Center website is making me worry that it is all garage (not tailgate friendly) parking. Twinz, if I find anything out about the pre-show/lot situation I'll be sure to share the word on this board. See you in Worcester. Peace