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Title: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bagley on January 16, 2015, 12:09:47 pm
knew something was brewing


here we go:

 http://dead50.net/?eml=dead/011615/dead50a
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on January 16, 2015, 12:11:47 pm
(http://dogoneblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/bilde.jpg)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on January 16, 2015, 12:47:51 pm
Grate . . . news.  Great, photo.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on January 16, 2015, 12:54:43 pm
Can't remember where it is on this board, but somewhere I explained my theory that no band had more harm to America's GDP than the Grateful Dead, despite selling millions of albums and playing thousands of shows.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on January 16, 2015, 01:31:59 pm
Birkenstocks stock benefited
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on January 16, 2015, 01:36:31 pm
Can't remember where it is on this board, but somewhere I explained my theory that no band had more harm to America's GDP than the Grateful Dead, despite selling millions of albums and playing thousands of shows.

alternate theory: the Dead improved the GDP by providing a collection service for degenerates.  these people weren't going to contribute to society anyways, the Dead helped keep them out of the way of those doing something with their lives.  i call this the "landfill theory."

in the positive side, the peanut butter and hacky sack industries would be shadows of their current selves without the Dead.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on January 16, 2015, 02:00:39 pm
Birkenstocks stock benefited

Birkenstock is a privately owned German Company.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on January 16, 2015, 02:03:07 pm
Can't remember where it is on this board, but somewhere I explained my theory that no band had more harm to America's GDP than the Grateful Dead, despite selling millions of albums and playing thousands of shows.

sounds like a pretty lousy theory.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on January 16, 2015, 02:06:59 pm

alternate theory:  i call this the "landfill theory."


Poppycock.

Which poor performance of one of your twins are you going to excuse because of this "landfill theory" of yours?  I need to have a conversation with your missus.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on January 16, 2015, 02:10:56 pm
Can't remember where it is on this board, but somewhere I explained my theory that no band had more harm to America's GDP than the Grateful Dead, despite selling millions of albums and playing thousands of shows.

alternate theory: the Dead improved the GDP by providing a collection service for degenerates.  these people weren't going to contribute to society anyways, the Dead helped keep them out of the way of those doing something with their lives.  i call this the "landfill theory."

in the positive side, the peanut butter and hacky sack industries would be shadows of their current selves without the Dead.

Additionally, it's difficult to quantify the Dead's contribution to medical spending.  A 28-day stay in rehab costs more than a year of college tuition.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on January 16, 2015, 02:14:53 pm
Additionally, it's difficult to quantify the Dead's contribution to medical spending.  A 28-day stay in rehab costs more than a year of college tuition.

OK, now we're getting somewhere.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on January 16, 2015, 03:25:21 pm
this should be as successful as the killsally nickelback concert.

http://www.gofundme.com/kb7m9o

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on January 16, 2015, 03:36:34 pm
this should be as successful as the killsally nickelback concert.

http://www.gofundme.com/kb7m9o



ha!

man, how do you find this shit?

am i to conclude they raise kids and "pay child support" means they have other children from former marriages or they just don't know what child support means?


Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on January 16, 2015, 04:32:31 pm

http://www.gofundme.com/kb7m9o


man, how do you find this shit?



That's yada on the left
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on January 16, 2015, 04:39:52 pm

http://www.gofundme.com/kb7m9o


man, how do you find this shit?



That's yada on the left

If you're not Amish and have a mustacheless beard, you should be thrown from the earth!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on January 16, 2015, 05:27:43 pm
Poppycock.

i have no problem with you disagreeing with my theory, but any chance you could back up your point of view with something other than a cuss word from the 1880's?

Which poor performance of one of your twins are you going to excuse because of this "landfill theory" of yours? 

hopefully neither.  but as a stark economic realist, should either one decide that selling grill cheese sammiches in a parking lot is their preferred life pursuit, i will be grateful that institutions such at the Dead are around to keep them off the streets.  the landfill theory is neither an excuse nor an explanation for the behavior, just a way of understanding what happens with a certain segment of society.

I need to have a conversation with your missus.

i am being 100% serious when i say that she would appreciate it.  lemme know if you don't have her number (hasn't changed).
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on January 16, 2015, 06:11:16 pm
i have no problem with you disagreeing with my theory, but any chance you could back up your point of view with something other than a cuss word from the 1880's?

Nice.  I had originally written "Poppycock, Dick." but was afraid you'd think I was actually calling you a dick, which I wasn't.  It's the punchline to an old Adam Corolla joke from when he was on LA radio in the early 90's that I had forgotten about, but was then reminded of when a Harry & David package arrived over the holiday included...Poppy Cock. 

As for the rest of it, I'm calling Child Protective Services first, and then your wife second.  I'm pretty sure I still have her filed away under her maiden name.  I'll have to check.   
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on January 16, 2015, 06:32:21 pm
somehow i suspect that you keep all young ladies filed under their maiden names, forever.  including the one you're about to un-maiden.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on January 17, 2015, 07:04:08 am
Talk about the dead, or shut up.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on January 17, 2015, 11:18:13 pm
I'm sorry I said that.  Yada, makes me crazy.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on January 17, 2015, 11:31:25 pm
so I heard tickets went from $95 to $250 (not counting VIP)

$95 seems like a lot for a stadium show
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on January 18, 2015, 09:34:00 pm
the, best

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTBZuulCoPo
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on January 18, 2015, 09:48:26 pm
so I heard tickets went from $95 to $250 (not counting VIP)

$95 seems like a lot for a stadium show

$60-$200 (before fees)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on January 18, 2015, 09:55:22 pm
so I heard tickets went from $95 to $250 (not counting VIP)

$95 seems like a lot for a stadium show

$60-$200 (before fees)


oh ok....big difference....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on January 22, 2015, 11:35:05 am
http://www.gofundme.com/treyfuldead
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on January 22, 2015, 11:41:11 am
I am nostalgic for the days when people would sleep in their cars and sell veggie chili and nitrous in the parking lot to fund their Dead shows rather than standing on the cyber street corner begging for $3,000 handouts.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on January 22, 2015, 11:55:47 am
ggw

,

thank

you
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bagley on January 22, 2015, 12:29:59 pm
Don't think there'll be many "miracle tickets" floating around for these shows
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on February 17, 2015, 02:34:34 pm
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/trey-anastasio-on-dead-reunion-shows-i-dont-want-to-just-copy-jerry-20150217
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 17, 2015, 02:37:05 pm
will Donna and Robert Hunter be there?

Hunter in particular.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on February 17, 2015, 03:01:20 pm
will Donna and Robert Hunter be there?

Hunter in particular.

I hope not re: Donna and why would Robert Hunter perform with them?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 17, 2015, 03:17:14 pm
will Donna and Robert Hunter be there?

Hunter in particular.

I hope not re: Donna and why would Robert Hunter perform with them?

Well he should be acknowledged bigtime .. he only wrote the lyrics for almost every great song they ever had.. try to imagine the Dead without him

I fear they are writing him out of this reunion... it would be a great shame..

as far as Donna: she was in the Dead for years....she is still alive..she should be there and on stage for a song or two..its the right thing to do
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on February 17, 2015, 03:23:01 pm
will Donna and Robert Hunter be there?

Hunter in particular.

I hope not re: Donna and why would Robert Hunter perform with them?

Well he should be acknowledged bigtime .. he only wrote the lyrics for almost every great song they ever had.. try to imagine the Dead without him

I fear they are writing him out of this reunion... it would be a great shame..

as far as Donna: she was in the Dead for years....she is still alive..she should be there and on stage for a song or two..its the right thing to do

I'm not denying Hunter's importance to the Grateful Dead, however, he's never performed with them... so why start now?

Re: Donna, I just find her voice grating.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 17, 2015, 03:28:43 pm
will Donna and Robert Hunter be there?

Hunter in particular.

I hope not re: Donna and why would Robert Hunter perform with them?

Well he should be acknowledged bigtime .. he only wrote the lyrics for almost every great song they ever had.. try to imagine the Dead without him

I fear they are writing him out of this reunion... it would be a great shame..

as far as Donna: she was in the Dead for years....she is still alive..she should be there and on stage for a song or two..its the right thing to do

I'm not denying Hunter's importance to the Grateful Dead, however, he's never performed with them... so why start now?

Re: Donna, I just find her voice grating.

i never said he should perform ... but he does need to be acknowledged ON THE STAGE

it almost seems like they've been trying to write him out of the history for a while now...since 2003's tour i can't think of any linkages...that is weird.

I think Hunter may be the best American lyricist -in the post tin pan alley period- along wth Dylan and Cohen (who I realize is Canadian).....

the Dead, without him, would not exist.. he's alive and well..he should be there and I'm not talking about just hanging out with Bill Walton in the VIP section
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 17, 2015, 03:31:52 pm
and while Hunter may not have "performed" with them he was a part of the Dead... he is on the cover of Workingmans Dead for example
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 17, 2015, 03:32:30 pm
still bummed that DC show was cancelled

i wrote his booking agent this week asking for a DC show sometime...

he wrote back "Eventually, eventually"...we'll see...

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: fatskippy on February 17, 2015, 04:32:41 pm
I received my rejection letter from mail order, going to try for one of the travel packages.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 17, 2015, 04:33:29 pm
I received my rejection letter from mail order, going to try for one of the travel packages.
please post so we can all commiserate
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on February 17, 2015, 09:52:23 pm
I got rejected, too.  Not feeling good about the odds of getting in to this one.  :'(
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 17, 2015, 10:00:35 pm
a good friend of mine who has been doing the mail order thing for DECADES got rejected.. i'm talking old school hardcore deadhead who would usually get GREAT seats

I think they've changed the way they do it. and some of the personnel doing it if not all have changed..
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 17, 2015, 10:03:59 pm
a good friend of mine who has been doing the mail order thing for DECADES got rejected.. i'm talking old school hardcore deadhead who would usually get GREAT seats

I think they've changed the way they do it. and some of the personnel doing it if not all have changed..
HP?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 17, 2015, 10:09:31 pm
I think the problem is they made that instructional video...too good!
and the volume increased because it was harder to make some of the rookie mistakes like not sending a S.A.S.E.  (god can't remember the last time I've done that)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 18, 2015, 08:10:33 am
a good friend of mine who has been doing the mail order thing for DECADES got rejected.. i'm talking old school hardcore deadhead who would usually get GREAT seats

I think they've changed the way they do it. and some of the personnel doing it if not all have changed..
HP?

yup...I could not believe it...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on February 18, 2015, 09:18:28 am
I really dislike Donna. Lord she cannot sing. Am I the only one?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on February 18, 2015, 10:04:52 am
a good friend of mine who has been doing the mail order thing for DECADES got rejected.. i'm talking old school hardcore deadhead who would usually get GREAT seats

I think they've changed the way they do it. and some of the personnel doing it if not all have changed..

Hutch, they changed the mail order system about 15 years ago.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on February 18, 2015, 10:09:50 am
I really dislike Donna. Lord she cannot sing. Am I the only one?

You are not alone.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on February 18, 2015, 10:49:34 am
Good. She is the worst. She ruins every song.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 18, 2015, 01:44:50 pm
a good friend of mine who has been doing the mail order thing for DECADES got rejected.. i'm talking old school hardcore deadhead who would usually get GREAT seats

I think they've changed the way they do it. and some of the personnel doing it if not all have changed..

Hutch, they changed the mail order system about 15 years ago.

yeah but he was still getting great seats...i guess he was grandfathered in but something changed for this go around...its very weird...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 18, 2015, 05:27:08 pm
I am curious why they decided to do this in Chicago?

this really should have been in San Francisco...not even a question

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 18, 2015, 05:28:33 pm
Ok....answering my own question:
will reunite at Chicago?s Soldier Field, nearly 20 years to the day of the last-ever Grateful Dead concert, which took place at the same venue.


Still lame...they are not celebrating the last concert 20 years ago....they are celebrating 50 years of the dead!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 18, 2015, 05:30:00 pm
lastly...anyone have a clue HOW MANY will be available online to the general public on February 28th via Ticketmaster.

if any?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 18, 2015, 05:31:57 pm
Ok....answering my own question:
will reunite at Chicago?s Soldier Field, nearly 20 years to the day of the last-ever Grateful Dead concert, which took place at the same venue.


Still lame...they are not celebrating the last concert 20 years ago....they are celebrating 50 years of the dead!

their argument was that Chicago is in the middle and easy to get to from anywhere....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 18, 2015, 05:34:59 pm
lastly...anyone have a clue HOW MANY will be available online to the general public on February 28th via Ticketmaster.

if any?

ok...I need to look then post instead of the other way

◾Wow! We re excited (and humbled) to discover that your enthusiasm for Fare Thee Well matches our own! We have received an overwhelming number of mail order ticket requests. In an effort to honor the history and spirit of the Grateful Dead, we are going to try to fill as many of these orders as possible. This means there will be no other pre-sales. In order to give the good folks at GDTS TOO time to sort through the 60,000+ (!) envelopes received so far

There will be a general admission pit directly in front of the stage (pit tickets are mail order only), a second general admission floor section behind the pit and reserved seating throughout the stadium.

So lots of tickets still to go on sale...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on February 18, 2015, 05:36:31 pm
this really should have been in San Francisco...not even a question
It really should've taken place on an easily sinkable barge about 15 miles off the Atlantic coast. Best case scenario, we remove our nation's filthy jobless hippie problem; worst case scenario, at least those that survive were forced to take a bath for the first time in weeks.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 18, 2015, 06:54:13 pm
well obviously the "there will be lots of tickets on sale" is a lie unless they are planning on adding shows

i mean do the math ..60,000 envelopes times X tickets (2 ? 4? was there a limit)... is going to take care of most of the supply

as far as donna.... while i agree that i don't care for her singing thats not the point.. point is she was a part of the dead for many years..some of their greatest.... she should at least be recognized... maybe people dont' like her now? maybe they never did? but the guys in the dead had her in the band for years...

anyways, i don't expect her or hunter to be recognized...but who knows....

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 18, 2015, 08:08:45 pm
your logic is flawed as they only fulfilled a small portion of those 60k entries
They said: a second general admission floor section behind the pit and reserved seating throughout the stadium.

so I'd imagine that only 1/4 of the seats were done by mail order
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 18, 2015, 09:43:03 pm
your logic is flawed as they only fulfilled a small portion of those 60k entries
They said: a second general admission floor section behind the pit and reserved seating throughout the stadium.

so I'd imagine that only 1/4 of the seats were done by mail order

perhaps....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on February 18, 2015, 10:17:26 pm
well obviously the "there will be lots of tickets on sale" is a lie unless they are planning on adding shows

i mean do the math ..60,000 envelopes times X tickets (2 ? 4? was there a limit)... is going to take care of most of the supply

yes, let's do some actual math. 

first, they said they got 60,000 applications, and based on feedback most folks were rejected.  let's assume they filled 20,000 orders (a high estimate IMO, i suspect it's less) and on average each one was for 3 tickets... that's 60,000 tickets.

soldier field holds 61,500 for football games.  since there will be a floor GA, let's make that 65,000 (again, conservative number IMO); so  x 3 shows = 195,000 total ticket.

60k/195k = 31% of tickets allocated in presale.

you can play around with the assumptions, but i don't think we'll get near your dire prediction.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 18, 2015, 10:30:48 pm
well I wasn't like math major or anything....

what i heard was they got so much response they even decided to do away with the TM presale that was scheduled originally..

i don't think there will be as many tickets as you think left... i also think they got more than 60K applications.. they said they had counted up 60K so far and would do their best..why are they rejecting people then? are they bound by TM to place them onsale at the TM sale? is that a part of the "equation"


but good luck to everyone!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on February 19, 2015, 12:59:12 am
They only offered the pit, the $200 tickets and the $80 tickets (plus fees) via mail-order.   If they got ALL of the seats in those price ranges, that still looks like less than half of the stadium (based on the seating chart they initially released.)  The presale wasn't via TM.  It was through some other service, which makes me think they were running that one as well.  My guess is that they were planning to sell any leftover mailorder tickets via the presale.  It quickly became obvious that wouldn't be necessary, so they scrapped it.  TM should have about 1/2 of the tickets for sale next weekend - minus whatever is set aside for the VIP/Travel packages.   Take out what the scalpers will be getting and that will leave about 50 tickets per night available to the public. :(

And for the record - I hope they include Donna for a few songs.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on February 19, 2015, 09:29:18 am
For a seasoned concert veteran, hutch is having a hard time comprehending this presale info.

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on February 19, 2015, 09:55:58 am
I figured hutch was just gonna give Phil a call and get his name on the guest list.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bagley on February 20, 2015, 03:30:19 pm
This is why I wont try for Chicago tix.  I'm spoiled by the Dark Star Orchestra.  Last night's incredibly awesome setlist from Asheville, NC. is below.   I wasn't there but I heard it cooked. The last show I saw was the first night of the January 9:30 run.  Tremendous 4 hour performance from 1972!  I'm not sure this band they're calling the Dead could pull off either of these recreations.   For me, the Grateful Dead was mostly about Jerry Garcia. The last thing I want to see is Phil or Bobby attempting to sing a Jerry chestnut.  The  DSO members are consummate musicians and devout students of the music of the Grateful Dead.  I can see them locally and afford-ably at least 3 times a year in fairly intimate venues.  I'm sure the "reunion" will be a fun party but IMHO its just not worth the hassle/expense of getting tix and then getting there.

 

5/3/69 Winterland
He Was A Friend Of Mine, Cryptical Envelopement-> Drums-> The Other One-> Cryptical Envelopement-> Doin' That Rag, Me & My Uncle

Dupree's Diamond Blues*, Sitting On Top Of The World, Dark Star-> Saint Stephen-> William Tell Bridge -> The Eleven-> Turn On Your Love Light, E: It's All Over Now Baby Blue

* Jeff on acoustic

Filler: Easy Wind, Golden Road, Viola Lee
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on February 20, 2015, 05:47:21 pm
That setlist looks amazing.  I'm sure they killed it.  That '72 show at 9:30 was just nuts.

I'm still hoping to go to Chicago, but I won't go without tickets and I won't pay a fortune for them.  While it's exciting that the core-four are getting together one last time - I see it as more of a celebration of all-things-Dead for one last time.  The music, the band, the family, the scene... It just gives us that one more chance at having it all and being together (minus that one giant empty spot.)  The performance is important, but it's not the only reason I want to be there.  It's to celebrate and say goodbye.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 20, 2015, 05:53:01 pm
That setlist looks amazing.  I'm sure they killed it.  That '72 show at 9:30 was just nuts.

I'm still hoping to go to Chicago, but I won't go without tickets and I won't pay a fortune for them.  While it's exciting that the core-four are getting together one last time - I see it as more of a celebration of all-things-Dead for one last time.  The music, the band, the family, the scene... It just gives us that one more chance at having it all and being together (minus that one giant empty spot.)  The performance is important, but it's not the only reason I want to be there.  It's to celebrate and say goodbye.

It was Pigpen's band first.. he was the leader....

another guy written out of the history....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on February 21, 2015, 03:56:24 pm
of all the people, i have met, who have said they are going . . . i feel it will have the essence of the first two bonnaboobs, where the music lot scene and the fact this is only one band to see and not some cluster crap of having to schedule out fifty bands to see over three days, will cause this event to be a pretty special experience.  the parking lot, hotel, getting in and out of venue, the drunked / drugged out fuckerupings that will take place throughout, experience . . . well that's what happens and you better be able to deal with it; like when phish plays hapmton for three days, but times one hundred thousand.  yes, the scene, the lot scene, the overall concert scene has changed so much due to change of the culture and mental capacities of people in general, but i think it would still be something that at last minute, if asked by a friend who would really wants to go and needs a side kick to take it on . . . yeah, i would go.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on February 23, 2015, 09:36:00 am
That setlist looks amazing.  I'm sure they killed it.  That '72 show at 9:30 was just nuts.

I'm still hoping to go to Chicago, but I won't go without tickets and I won't pay a fortune for them.  While it's exciting that the core-four are getting together one last time - I see it as more of a celebration of all-things-Dead for one last time.  The music, the band, the family, the scene... It just gives us that one more chance at having it all and being together (minus that one giant empty spot.)  The performance is important, but it's not the only reason I want to be there.  It's to celebrate and say goodbye.

What a lovely way of putting it.

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on February 24, 2015, 11:33:11 am
for HUTCH.

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/124139/Grateful-Dead-50-Fare-Thee-Well-Mail-Order-Update
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 24, 2015, 01:28:40 pm
for HUTCH.

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/124139/Grateful-Dead-50-Fare-Thee-Well-Mail-Order-Update

the caps are kind of scaring me from clicking...

it kind of has a "hey hutch let me hit you with a hammer" feel to it...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: fatskippy on February 27, 2015, 04:42:43 pm
I scored a travel package this morning. I'm glad I don't have to deal with ticketmaster tomorrow.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on February 27, 2015, 05:31:56 pm
I, might be wrong, but all packages through CID, are sold out.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 27, 2015, 05:52:26 pm
Kinda feeling like I should try to get some tix and make some coin of these smelly hippies who drive up in their BMW's

Don't get me wrong, I'm great friends with some of them...still doesn't mean I can use capitalism to belittle them
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on February 27, 2015, 05:57:16 pm
Kinda feeling like I should try to get some tix and make some coin of these smelly hippies who drive up in their BMW's

Don't get me wrong, I'm great friends with some of them...still doesn't mean I can use capitalism to belittle them

I don't think these tickets have the ability to "make coin." Shitty seats are already quite expensive and no one is paying top dollar to sit at the top of Soldier Field.

The pricey tickets are already basically at the tipping point of what's affordable, so not much room for margin there either. It at least would be good practice for future tough ticket as I know you're not too savvy in that dept.  ;D Good luck!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on February 27, 2015, 05:57:31 pm
Kinda feeling like I should try to get some tix and make some coin of these smelly hippies who drive up in their BMW's
True story: I saw a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac once. A little voice in the back of my head said "don't look back, you can never look back."
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 27, 2015, 07:03:31 pm
Kinda feeling like I should try to get some tix and make some coin of these smelly hippies who drive up in their BMW's
True story: I saw a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac once. A little voice in the back of my head said "don't look back, you can never look back."

yawn...really beneath you..
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 27, 2015, 07:05:33 pm
what about Tom Constanten???

Another guy cut out of the picture..
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on February 28, 2015, 10:11:40 am
I scored a travel package this morning. I'm glad I don't have to deal with ticketmaster tomorrow.

Same here.  Chicago bound!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 28, 2015, 10:14:18 am
I won't pay a fortune for them. 


how much was the travel package?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on February 28, 2015, 12:12:27 pm
The Wheel...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on February 28, 2015, 12:44:31 pm
I won't pay a fortune for them. 


how much was the travel package?
$2360 - includes 6 x $215 tickets (great seats) and 3-nights in a 4-star hotel in downtown Chicago.  I had a cheaper hotel lined-up, but that probably would have only saved me about $100/night.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on February 28, 2015, 01:00:56 pm
Didn't happen for me.  Anybody have 1 or 2 extras?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 28, 2015, 02:03:43 pm
I won't pay a fortune for them. 


how much was the travel package?
$2360 - includes 6 x $215 tickets (great seats) and 3-nights in a 4-star hotel in downtown Chicago.  I had a cheaper hotel lined-up, but that probably would have only saved me about $100/night.

that is not bad at all ...congrats!

so is that 3 tickets for 2 people? so you go every night?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on February 28, 2015, 02:37:52 pm
I won't pay a fortune for them. 


how much was the travel package?
$2360 - includes 6 x $215 tickets (great seats) and 3-nights in a 4-star hotel in downtown Chicago.  I had a cheaper hotel lined-up, but that probably would have only saved me about $100/night.

that is not bad at all ...congrats!

so is that 3 tickets for 2 people? so you go every night?

Yep - a pair of tickets for each of the 3 shows.  Going all 3 nights.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on February 28, 2015, 03:08:33 pm
nice
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on February 28, 2015, 04:46:10 pm
I, like meltdowns as much as the next guy. But, the meltdowns associated with not being able to get tickets to the shows, that I am reading online, are beyond the price of admission.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on March 01, 2015, 03:55:41 pm
There, seems to be a huge consensus, that the dead really fucked this up, and that scalping is adding major insults to the fire. Of course, such speak is coming from people, who didn't get tickets or who got ones behind stage.  Lol.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 02, 2015, 10:15:07 am
these never get old.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzdjkMh-cGA
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 02, 2015, 11:18:36 am
I knew it even before clicking!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: rich_WDC on March 05, 2015, 11:41:48 am
DEAD fun at Mweather...
http://www.jambands.com/news/2015/03/05/jerry-garcia-tribute-to-feature-weir-lesh-kreutzmann-hart-wsp-disco-biscuits-moe-bruce-hornsby-railroad-earth/
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 11:47:48 am
this Jerryfest is going to be awesome

Just worried about tickets....its a tremendous lineup
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on March 05, 2015, 11:53:55 am
DEAD fun at Mweather...
http://www.jambands.com/news/2015/03/05/jerry-garcia-tribute-to-feature-weir-lesh-kreutzmann-hart-wsp-disco-biscuits-moe-bruce-hornsby-railroad-earth/
I like to imagine that this is sort of like the State of the Union for jam bands where one band is not allowed there and secured in a safe, secret location so that if terrorists hit, utter shit music can live on.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 11:55:24 am
this Jerryfest is going to be awesome

Just worried about tickets....its a tremendous lineup

Poor man's Fare Thee Well!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 11:55:57 am
DEAD fun at Mweather...
http://www.jambands.com/news/2015/03/05/jerry-garcia-tribute-to-feature-weir-lesh-kreutzmann-hart-wsp-disco-biscuits-moe-bruce-hornsby-railroad-earth/
I like to imagine that this is sort of like the State of the Union for jam bands where one band is not allowed there and secured in a safe, secret location so that if terrorists hit, utter shit music can live on.

you are so bo-ring lately... what is the deal?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on March 05, 2015, 12:00:05 pm
this Jerryfest is going to be awesome

Just worried about tickets....its a tremendous lineup

Poor man's Fare Thee Well!
wouldn't that be workingman's dead
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:02:09 pm
I suppose I can always talk to my new friend Seth if things look bleak.....


 ;D
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 12:03:20 pm
I suppose I can always talk to my new friend Seth if things look bleak.....


 ;D

$215 pit tickets, OAR on the bill along with 20 other bands, a Thursday night?? WTF.

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:10:22 pm
I suppose I can always talk to my new friend Seth if things look bleak.....


 ;D

$215 pit tickets, OAR on the bill along with 20 other bands, a Thursday night?? WTF.



well I got to hope it starts really early and is more of an all day thing.. how can that many acts play in 4 hours?


just wish robert hunter was included!!!!!!!!!!!!! will be interesting to see who they add....

its up to each individual to decide what it is worth to them financially...

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 12:13:02 pm
I suppose I can always talk to my new friend Seth if things look bleak.....


 ;D

$215 pit tickets, OAR on the bill along with 20 other bands, a Thursday night?? WTF.



well I got to hope it starts really early and is more of an all day thing.. how can that many acts play in 4 hours?


just wish robert hunter was included!!!!!!!!!!!!! will be interesting to see who they add....

its up to each individual to decide what it is worth to them financially...



We've got a bunch of old timers and then 3rd and 4th tier jam bands plunkin' away at Dead tunes. No way this is better than Fare Thee Well, hutch. Can you imagine the reggae version of St. Stephen that OAR slays, chills!!!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:15:13 pm
I suppose I can always talk to my new friend Seth if things look bleak.....


 ;D

$215 pit tickets, OAR on the bill along with 20 other bands, a Thursday night?? WTF.



well I got to hope it starts really early and is more of an all day thing.. how can that many acts play in 4 hours?


just wish robert hunter was included!!!!!!!!!!!!! will be interesting to see who they add....

its up to each individual to decide what it is worth to them financially...



We've got a bunch of old timers and then 3rd and 4th tier jam bands plunkin' away at Dead tunes. No way this is better than Fare Thee Well, hutch. Can you imagine the reggae version of St. Stephen that OAR slays, chills!!!

what? Los Lobos is a 3rd tier jam band now?

Get off the drugs dude!

This is WAY better than Fare Thee Well....

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 12:16:35 pm
I suppose I can always talk to my new friend Seth if things look bleak.....


 ;D

$215 pit tickets, OAR on the bill along with 20 other bands, a Thursday night?? WTF.



well I got to hope it starts really early and is more of an all day thing.. how can that many acts play in 4 hours?


just wish robert hunter was included!!!!!!!!!!!!! will be interesting to see who they add....

its up to each individual to decide what it is worth to them financially...



We've got a bunch of old timers and then 3rd and 4th tier jam bands plunkin' away at Dead tunes. No way this is better than Fare Thee Well, hutch. Can you imagine the reggae version of St. Stephen that OAR slays, chills!!!

what? Los Lobos is a 3rd tier jam band now?

Get off the drugs dude!

This is WAY better than Fare Thee Well....



I love Los Lobos, but them playing a seven minute Bertha doesn't make up for the other four hours of music.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:17:22 pm
Jimmy Cliff , JORMA, GRISMAN


this is a heck of a lineup....


Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 12:18:44 pm
Jimmy Cliff , JORMA, GRISMAN


this is a heck of a lineup....




all with what? 30 minute time slots?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:19:10 pm
and the idea of seeing Kreutzmann, Lesh, Weir and the rest paying tribute in their own way in their own projects appeals much more to me than seeing them in a fake "Grateful Dead"

The Grateful Dead died when Jerry died...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 12:20:27 pm
and the idea of seeing Kreutzmann, Lesh, Weir and the rest paying tribute in their own way in their own projects appeals much more to me than seeing them in a fake "Grateful Dead"

The Grateful Dead died when Jerry died...

Smack yourself, put your head set back on, and get to work Hutch!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:23:36 pm
and the idea of seeing Kreutzmann, Lesh, Weir and the rest paying tribute in their own way in their own projects appeals much more to me than seeing them in a fake "Grateful Dead"

The Grateful Dead died when Jerry died...

Smack yourself, put your head set back on, and get to work Hutch!

Stay off the drugs Yada...seriously. This is a great lineup in a great venue that JERRY PLAYED REPEATEDLY with the JGB  and you know what? Its in our area!

We can wait for further info to see how long acts will play.. heck maybe they'll have two stages..at this point we don't know...

but Soldier Field, to me, compared to this seems like a ROOT CANAL.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on March 05, 2015, 12:24:25 pm
that many bands, "Additional performers will be confirmed in the coming weeks"... maybe there will be a second stage?

p.s. yada, hutch - you disagree, we get it...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on March 05, 2015, 12:27:03 pm
Anyone else remember those Jerry's Birthday festivals they used to do out at Wilmer's Park?  Good times.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:27:36 pm
Widespread Panic a third or fourth tier jam band?


Walkie must have had a heart attack

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:30:02 pm
I would not be surprised if some Phish showed up...


I doubt Bob Dylan would come BUT he is off the road  May 12th on... not impossible...would be unannounced though...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 12:31:32 pm
that many bands, "Additional performers will be confirmed in the coming weeks"... maybe there will be a second stage?

p.s. yada, hutch - you disagree, we get it...

You have no dog in this race as someone who criticizes these bands and  the scene for all my years on this here forum!

P.S. ticket prices $69 to $500! My christ.

P.S.S. sweetcell, met a dude the other night that knew you from your home brewers club. A guy named Sean, he had prob. one of the best home brewed IPAs I've ever had.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:39:58 pm
Sweetcell makes one of his increasingly rare appearances and gets power-slammed..


 ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 12:43:33 pm
Sweetcell makes one of his increasingly rare appearances and gets power-slammed..


 ::) ::) ::) ::)

hutch, happy to continue to argue about this over private messages.  ;D
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 12:47:11 pm
I will rise to the bait..will not will not



This announcement catches me at  a very Jerryvulnerable moment of my life.. been listening a lot to his solo and side project records.. and am finishing up Dead manager Rock Scully's autobiography which to me is what it must have been like give an exaggeration or two....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on March 05, 2015, 01:04:01 pm
You should be listening to this:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/PureJerryMerriweatherPostPavilion.jpg/220px-PureJerryMerriweatherPostPavilion.jpg)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 01:09:28 pm
You should be listening to this:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/PureJerryMerriweatherPostPavilion.jpg/220px-PureJerryMerriweatherPostPavilion.jpg)

yup...but that might put me over the top and I might start bawling and purchase 6 $500 tickets or something...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on March 05, 2015, 01:21:06 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9sYYRhqprs

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 01:27:25 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9sYYRhqprs



that's nice... I had not heard it...thanks.

I love acoustic jerry.....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 01:39:46 pm
OK>.this makes it sound more like a filming than a concert... and show will only run four hours... umm...


 March 5, 2015 | Blackbird News & Press, Dear Jerry Concert News & Press | jerry garcia   

NEW YORK, NY ? March 5, 2015 ? On Thursday, May 14, an extraordinary collection of music stars will come together at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, for the concert event of a lifetime, DEAR JERRY: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JERRY GARCIA, to honor one of the most influential musicians and cultural icons of our time. The concert event will feature performances by: Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann?s Billy & the Kids, Bob Weir, Bruce Hornsby, Buddy Miller, David Grisman, Eric Church, Greensky Bluegrass, Jimmy Cliff, Jorma Kaukonen, Los Lobos, Moe., O.A.R., Railroad Earth, The Disco Biscuits, Trampled By Turtles, Widespread Panic, Yonder Mountain String Band and Communion featuring Phil Lesh, Stu Allen, Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, and Jason Crosby. Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets go on sale Friday March 13 at 12pm ET via Ticketfly.com or by phone at 877-4FLY-TIX. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Merriweather Post Pavilion West Box Office Monday ? Friday from 10am ? 4pm, or at the 9:30 Club Box Office. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 10th at 10am ET through Thursday, March 12th at 10pm. For more information visit citiprivatepass.com. The Merriweather Post Pavilion parking lot will open at 3:30pm. Doors will be at 5:30pm and the show will begin at 7pm.

Keith Wortman is the creator and executive producer of the show. Grammy Award-winner Don Was serves as music director, and will lead an all-star band backing the performers at this incomparable concert event taping. Was and Wortman recently teamed to produce large-scale concert events, music releases, and broadcast specials honoring music icons such as Johnny Cash, Levon Helm, Dr. John, Gregg Allman, Mavis Staples and Emmylou Harris amongst others. DEAR JERRY: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JERRY GARCIA will be filmed and recorded for multi-platform distribution throughout traditional and digital media. The event will be co-produced by the Jerry Garcia family.

?It?s exciting to have so many phenomenal artists performing in this special musical tribute to my dad, Jerry Garcia!? says Trixie Garcia. ?DEAR JERRY: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JERRY GARCIA speaks volumes to Jerry?s lasting influence in the ears and hearts of his fans and fellow musicians. Join us in celebrating the legacy that inspired so many.?

?Jerry gave his heart, soul, and music to his band mates, fellow musicians, and to millions of fans around the world,? said Wortman. ?Whether playing in the Grateful Dead, his acoustic and bluegrass bands or his beloved Jerry Garcia Band, his songs made us happy just to be alive. As all of us in the extended Grateful Dead family embark on celebrating 50 years of their music, I can?t think of a more fitting way to kick-off the festivities than by honoring Jerry and his songs at this extraordinary event. I am privileged and humbled to be working with theses artists to deliver such a special event to the fans ? it will be unforgettable.?

?Jerry made us fall in love with the possibilities of music,? said Was. ?Getting to play his songs with these artists is a dream realized for all of us.?

FOR ALL SHOW DETAILS AND THE OFFICIAL SHOW WEBSITE PLEASE GO TO: http://dearjerryconcert.com #dearjerryconcert

About Jerry Garcia:
Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) created an unparalleled legacy across the American landscape, most notably in his role as a founding member, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead. Garcia?s unmistakable guitar tone enchanted multitudes of ?Deadheads? throughout the band?s 30-year career and beyond. His work with the Jerry Garcia Band, Old and in the Way, Legion of Mary, Garcia/Grisman and projects with Merl Saunders only scratch at the surface of his musical influences as he set out to master the Great American Songbook. In June of 2015, Garcia and Robert Hunter?s collaborative partnership will be recognized with an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Unequivocally devoted to the craft of music, Garcia continues to inspire future generations through the body of work he has left behind and his creative spirit.

About Blackbird Production Partners:
Blackbird Production Partners is the worldwide leader in the creation and production of once-in-a-lifetime concert events, broadcast series & specials, and music releases. Blackbird?s projects feature major music stars across all genres and demographics. Keith Wortman is the CEO of Blackbird Production Partners. For more information, please visit:

http://blackbirdmusicgroup.com/
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on March 05, 2015, 01:42:41 pm
I have the option for free tickets to this show.  I'm passing.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 05, 2015, 01:43:18 pm
A presale for this would be swell.  Especially something for us locals, since people are going to be coming from all over for this one.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 05, 2015, 01:45:57 pm
You should be listening to this:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/PureJerryMerriweatherPostPavilion.jpg/220px-PureJerryMerriweatherPostPavilion.jpg)

These shows were terrific.  I also caught the following night in Philly.  Good times.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 01:51:18 pm
I have the option for free tickets to this show.  I'm passing.

You live 3,000 miles away, probably a good call.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on March 05, 2015, 02:07:30 pm
You live 3,000 miles away, probably a good call.

Sorry, I was referring to the show in Chicago, so only 2,000 miles.  But I agree, good call.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 02:18:10 pm
unfortunately I'm now tending to agree with Yada... oh boy... sucks..sucks to be wrong..sucks that it is not what i want...

I mean four hours to get through all these acts? they'll be lucky to have each act play one song! unless i'm missing something this is really just a made for TV/DVD special that those in attendance will be footing...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 02:20:21 pm
still glad its at Merriweather but I'd like to know a little more what I'll be getting for my money here.....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 02:23:14 pm
Talking to myself again I guess...


I just assumed it was like an all day Jerry festival.. even when they did Bobfest the acts got a few songs....
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Here's the thing on March 05, 2015, 02:23:24 pm
A presale for this would be swell.  Especially something for us locals, since people are going to be coming from all over for this one.

+1
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 05, 2015, 02:24:30 pm
A presale for this would be swell.  Especially something for us locals, since people are going to be coming from all over for this one.

+1

There is a citibank presale FYI but I don't trust them citibank presales.... i just don't trust them banks..
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 02:48:22 pm
unfortunately I'm now tending to agree with Yada... oh boy... sucks..sucks to be wrong..sucks that it is not what i want...

I mean four hours to get through all these acts? they'll be lucky to have each act play one song! unless i'm missing something this is really just a made for TV/DVD special that those in attendance will be footing...

I don't want to get scolded again but sweetcell, but yea, it's basically going to be bunch of shuffling of bands on and off the stage all night for some limp wristed covers.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 02:48:34 pm
You live 3,000 miles away, probably a good call.

Sorry, I was referring to the show in Chicago, so only 2,000 miles.  But I agree, good call.

I don't believe you.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on March 05, 2015, 03:50:34 pm
I don't believe you.

I'm not sure which I find more humorous.  The fact that you think I would go to a Grateful Dead show or the fact that I would lie about my ability to attend one.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 05, 2015, 04:26:14 pm
I don't believe you.

I'm not sure which I find more humorous.  The fact that you think I would go to a Grateful Dead show or the fact that I would lie about my ability to attend one.

I don't think you would attend.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on March 05, 2015, 11:08:57 pm
I have the option for free tickets to this show.  I'm passing.

Then hook a brother up!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on March 05, 2015, 11:25:12 pm
I have the option for free tickets to this show.  I'm passing.

Then hook a brother up!
Friends don't let friends do Dead.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 06, 2015, 07:44:25 am
Was there supposed to be something about the Jerry tribute in last night's blast?  It's listed in the Subject line, but there's no reference to the show in the message.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 06, 2015, 09:07:52 am
Was there supposed to be something about the Jerry tribute in last night's blast?  It's listed in the Subject line, but there's no reference to the show in the message.

yup...just noticed the same thing... very strange
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on March 06, 2015, 01:12:08 pm
You have no dog in this race as someone who criticizes these bands and  the scene for all my years on this here forum!

oh please.  i do it to get a rise outta lady hutch.  i've been to a few jamband shows.  if i somehow got tickets i would go to the chicago shindig (mostly to check out the scene).  that doesn't mean we can't make fun of the seething mass of stereotypes that are the deadheads.

P.S.S. sweetcell, met a dude the other night that knew you from your home brewers club. A guy named Sean, he had prob. one of the best home brewed IPAs I've ever had.

cool!  he's a great brewer indeed, i've had many of his brews and not a single one has disappointed.  i'm brewing this weekend - talk to me in a few weeks, we'll see if sean still holds the "best homebrewed IPA" title ;D

Sweetcell makes one of his increasingly rare appearances and gets power-slammed..

really?  being told i have no dog in the race is being "power-slammed", in your opinion?  no wonder it's so easy to win arguments with you...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 06, 2015, 02:24:39 pm
I am Hutch Rock cause I like to Rock...I cannot lie...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 10, 2015, 08:56:57 am
Any insight into the promo sale for "Dear Jerry" tickets today?    Is that the Citibank presale? 
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 10, 2015, 11:01:42 am
Any insight into the promo sale for "Dear Jerry" tickets today?    Is that the Citibank presale? 

FYI - It was the Citicard presale.  There's another presale tomorrow and that password is already public knowledge.   :-\
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hemisphire on March 11, 2015, 09:09:34 am
Ugh - FWB presale giving me VIP at $500 each or lawn at $70 each.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on March 11, 2015, 09:21:20 am
Ugh - FWB presale giving me VIP at $500 each or lawn at $70 each.

What a deal!

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bagley on March 11, 2015, 10:39:13 am
Are all pavilion seats $175?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on March 11, 2015, 11:07:56 am
I thought there were some for $130...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 11, 2015, 11:21:10 am
I thought I saw 175/149/129 for pavilion.  $69 for lawn.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 13, 2015, 05:47:58 pm
Not that many of you care, but the "Dear Jerry" thing at Merriweather sold-out in under 3 minutes.  Is that a record?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on March 13, 2015, 05:51:18 pm
its so hard to distinguish between under 3 minutes and instant sell out...

congrats to those going! i look fwd to hearing about it.... i have mixed feelings about not being there...



Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on March 20, 2015, 02:40:48 pm
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/121093/Throwback-Thursday-Grateful-Dead-Debut-Unbroken-Chain

day late, but still awe,some
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 20, 2015, 08:03:09 pm
Possibly my favorite concert moment ever.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on April 10, 2015, 11:16:40 am
rumors are more shows to be announced today.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on April 10, 2015, 11:33:03 am
whole, lot of people who paid what they did, for Chicago, about to be very pissed off, today, as well.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on April 10, 2015, 11:37:09 am
whole, lot of people who paid what they did, for Chicago, about to be very pissed off, today, as well.

Good!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on April 10, 2015, 11:40:46 am
They should play somewhere meaningful like Alpine Valley
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on April 10, 2015, 11:44:45 am
or Egypt.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on April 10, 2015, 11:47:21 am
or Egypt.

10 Night Hampton Run.

C U THERE WALKY.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on April 10, 2015, 11:55:16 am
we will party, like it is 1999.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on April 10, 2015, 12:12:51 pm
we will party, like it is 1999.
I have found the show for you to end your dry spell with:

The Acro-Cats (http://circuscats.com/schedule.html#.VSf2GtzF8po), an actual rock band OF ACTUAL CATS, doing 8 nights in DC, June 18-21 and June 25-28.

Boardie meetup?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on April 10, 2015, 12:16:40 pm
nice find jules

(http://circuscats.com/graphics/samantha%204.jpg)

I am so going to this show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4cIuJ2im4M)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on April 10, 2015, 12:19:35 pm
nice find jules
Thanks. I honestly had a crisis of conscience trying to figure out where to post this. Here as part of this discussion, the Walkie thread, Just Announced, random randomness? I could post this ten times and it isn't spamming, honestly.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on April 10, 2015, 12:20:58 pm
I am so going to this show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4cIuJ2im4M)
You know, what? I'm in. When the venue is announced for the DC shows, we need to start a Hutch-esque OFFICIAL thread about this and all pick the same day to go. This is kind of amazing.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on April 10, 2015, 02:42:28 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4cIuJ2im4M#t=29


I AM, IN, ON THIS, SO FUCK,ING MUCH. 
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on April 10, 2015, 02:51:16 pm
I AM, IN, ON THIS, SO FUCK,ING MUCH. 
I'm getting soft in my old age: my heart literally felt good to see Walkie this excited by this.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on April 10, 2015, 03:02:37 pm
Bay Area does not help me in any way.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on April 10, 2015, 03:16:44 pm
Grateful Deads
June 27th and 28th
Santa Clara, California

Levi's Stadium, i assume?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on April 10, 2015, 03:38:37 pm
yep
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on April 22, 2015, 04:22:12 pm
Pay per view details.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/grateful-dead-final-shows-will-be-available-on-pay-per-view-20150422

On-demand and DVD TBA
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on April 24, 2015, 12:10:28 pm
http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/04/grateful-dead-planning-full-fledged-reunion-tour-with-john-mayer/
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on April 24, 2015, 12:25:44 pm
http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/04/grateful-dead-planning-full-fledged-reunion-tour-with-john-mayer/

awesome!!!  i hope they come play my living room.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on April 24, 2015, 02:39:04 pm
Damn. Bob Weir was so hot when he was young.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hutch on April 24, 2015, 06:12:29 pm
so confusing.. i thought chicago was it...

maybe they saw demand was hot and decided to do a more full scale tour? but with john mayer? ugh...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on April 25, 2015, 01:15:21 pm

Thievery Corporation mixes with The Dead in Chicago.

http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/thievery-corporation-to-play-grateful-dead-set-during-the-music-never-stopped-concert-series/ (http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/thievery-corporation-to-play-grateful-dead-set-during-the-music-never-stopped-concert-series/)

Fans can look forward to two Thievery Corporation Live sets; one with songs from our deep catalogue of original tunes and another incorporating full Grateful Dead numbers and innovative inclusion of sounds from the Dead into some of our adapted classics.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on April 27, 2015, 07:56:42 am
I think they saw the demand and thought "let's make more money". Which is their choice, but don't call it the end and say it's not really the end.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: moeszyslak on April 27, 2015, 08:56:48 am
so confusing.. i thought chicago was it...

maybe they saw demand was hot and decided to do a more full scale tour? but with john mayer? ugh...

It is looking like they will break off into groups again.  Phil Lesh & Friends seems to be starting up again.  That John Mayer pic had Mike Gordon playing bass with Bob Weir.  I guess they will do something just not all together.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on May 04, 2015, 12:23:50 pm
so confusing.. i thought chicago was it...

maybe they saw demand was hot and decided to do a more full scale tour? but with john mayer? ugh...

It looks like your question was answered already, but this is the "last" time the "core four" are playing together... Lesh will still limp along with P+F line ups, Bobby will fall off the stage every few months, etc.

http://livemusicdaily.com/2015/05/02/trey-anastasio-played-at-terrapin-crossroads-last-night/

edit: Bertha audio...

https://soundcloud.com/tweeprise/5115-bertha-with-trey-phil



Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on May 06, 2015, 01:51:55 pm
50 years ago the Grateful Dead played their first show (http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/slideshow/50-years-ago-the-Grateful-Dead-played-their-first-108727.php)
and hipsters have rued this day every since  ;)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on May 06, 2015, 02:23:12 pm
50 years ago the Grateful Dead played their first show (http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/slideshow/50-years-ago-the-Grateful-Dead-played-their-first-108727.php)
and hipsters have rued this day every since  ;)

rumor has it that the Dead is cool amongst hipsters now, except az.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on May 07, 2015, 09:31:12 am
http://www.relix.com/blogs/detail/watch_official_trailer_for_the_other_one_the_long_strange_trip_of_bob_weir
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: fatskippy on May 07, 2015, 11:14:16 am
Dear Jerry show re-release, scored a center pav

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/803283
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on May 07, 2015, 11:26:43 am
^still a bunch there if anyone is interested
love the rerelease....kind of feel that should be a Friends with Bennies email though?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on May 12, 2015, 04:17:56 pm
Slightly more details

http://www.jambands.com/news/2015/05/12/dear-jerry-producer-shares-concert-details/
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on May 13, 2015, 09:16:37 pm
Bobby, is on tmz, talking about ice cream.  I've seen every,thing.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: sweetcell on May 15, 2015, 02:29:34 pm
Pay per view details.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/grateful-dead-final-shows-will-be-available-on-pay-per-view-20150422

On-demand and DVD TBA

pre-order discount ends today - $80 for all 5 shows.

"Grateful Dead fans in the United States and Canada can pre-order an exclusive webcast package of all five ?Fare Thee Well? concerts this summer.  For $79.95 ? a $50 discount for those who pre-order by May 15 ? viewers will have full access to the broadcast across the Internet, which they can watch on any device, and participate in the concert event that Billboard says ?will go down in rock history.? This exclusive offer will be available at http://dead50.mlb.com/concert/dead50/ today through May 15."

http://www.dead50.net/pay-per-view/
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on May 15, 2015, 02:38:09 pm
I only have a roku and a xbox 360.  I don't have cable and wont watch anything on a surface less than 50 inches.  how, do I get this, so I can watch it?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on May 15, 2015, 02:46:02 pm
the on-demand broadcast is streamed over the internet.  you may be able to watch through your xbox.  or just hook up your laptop to your tv via hdmi.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on May 18, 2015, 12:57:15 pm
Apparently the National in Richmond is showing a live telecast of the 7/5 Soldier Field show for anyone who wants to stand around with a bunch of degenerates and imagine they're at a terrible concert.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on May 18, 2015, 03:34:32 pm
The 8x10 is as well and the really good cover band will be playing during breaks.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: shemptiness on May 18, 2015, 03:46:23 pm
The 8x10 is as well and the really good cover band will be playing during breaks.

Do they get any decent acts there anymore?  Last time I was there was for Matthew Sweet maybe 4-5 years ago.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on May 19, 2015, 08:19:42 am
The 8x10 is as well and the really good cover band will be playing during breaks.

Do they get any decent acts there anymore?  Last time I was there was for Matthew Sweet maybe 4-5 years ago.

Dunno. Haven't been there since Clap Your Hands Say Yeah over a decade ago. I just saw it on the schedule for the cover band when they were playing on Thursday.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on June 05, 2015, 11:53:57 am
re-release for Chicago shows at noon.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: i am gay and i like cats on June 05, 2015, 12:57:24 pm
re-release for Chicago shows at noon.

(http://i.imgur.com/Nqzp1xI.gif)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on June 05, 2015, 01:58:45 pm
re-release for Chicago shows at noon.

why oh why was i away from a computer at that time
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on June 15, 2015, 02:18:04 pm
California VIP packages just released

http://www.cidentertainment.com/events/gratefuldead50-santaclara/ticket-packages/
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on June 15, 2015, 02:31:45 pm
California VIP packages just released

http://www.cidentertainment.com/events/gratefuldead50-santaclara/ticket-packages/

I wish I could pull the trigger on that trip.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: hAtchsIde lııllı|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on June 15, 2015, 02:36:05 pm
I see you can now spend $18 to see this at AMC Hoffman Center 22   
206 Swamp Fox Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314

5 hours

Body sized Lemon Scented Moist Towelettes provided on exit
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on June 15, 2015, 05:21:52 pm
California VIP packages just released

http://www.cidentertainment.com/events/gratefuldead50-santaclara/ticket-packages/

The California shows aren't even sold out.  Chicago tickets are still hard to come by, but you can still get great seats from Ticketmaster for the Cali shows.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on June 28, 2015, 07:58:20 am
Damn good thing trey is on board with this venture as he was the one shining moment of the evening.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on June 28, 2015, 11:07:19 am
My sister drove up here for the show and is staying with us.

When she wakes up I'm going to demand that she not talk about it so I wont be able to provide a review.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on June 29, 2015, 02:46:57 pm
My sister drove up here for the show and is staying with us.

When she wakes up I'm going to demand that she not talk about it so I wont be able to provide a review.

*yawn*

Talk about getting stuck behind the tall guy at a show.

http://deadspin.com/bill-waltons-following-grateful-deads-final-tour-and-i-1714637674?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on June 29, 2015, 03:33:09 pm
Trey putting Bobby in his place and Bill ragin' in the crowd.  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/c8QnDEO.gif)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: grateful on June 29, 2015, 03:41:43 pm
(http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/bp/dead-6-28.jpg)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on June 29, 2015, 03:45:25 pm
"Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on June 29, 2015, 04:04:29 pm
"Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public." - H.L. Mencken

stick to your bland cracker posts!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on June 29, 2015, 04:43:39 pm
The best part was after you typed *yawn* so I was going to post:

It will all be ok so long as I don't ever have to see that stupid rainbow photo ever again.

You didn't let me down, Yada.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: walk,on,by on June 29, 2015, 08:16:27 pm
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/15/da/09/15da099fade16962b5ce152b97556726.jpg)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on July 06, 2015, 09:08:33 am
How was it?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on July 06, 2015, 09:38:51 am
How was it?

From what I've listened to, the Chicago shows were leaps and bounds above the Santa Clara shows.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on July 06, 2015, 09:48:55 am
From what I've listened to, the Chicago shows were leaps and bounds above the Santa Clara shows.
Oh, did they cancel?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on July 06, 2015, 09:53:07 am
From what I've listened to, the Chicago shows were leaps and bounds above the Santa Clara shows.
Oh, did they cancel?

LOL!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: walk,on,by on July 06, 2015, 11:10:41 am
loved the fact the Sirius grateful dead channel played all three shows.  but the mindless banter between the hosts before each show was god awful.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bombay Chutney on July 07, 2015, 08:22:56 am
The first 2 shows in Chicago were fantastic.  The final show wasn't quite as good, but it was fine.  An amazing weekend for sure.  I heard the last few songs from Sunday on XM yesterday as we were coming home from the airport.  They should have tried to mix in a little more crowd noise, because it doesn't come close to catching the energy that was in the stadium.  I can't wait to go back and listen to them all again.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Relaxer on July 07, 2015, 09:26:25 am
I watched the Bob Weir doc on Netflix the other night and by god did I love it. Granted, a lot of it was my pleasure centers getting triggered by nostalgia, and they totally ignored/glossed over how close Bob came to getting kicked out of the band in the early years. But it was even more entertaining than that doc about 18 year olds making amateur porn in Miami.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: fatskippy on July 07, 2015, 11:53:31 am
I thought Friday and Sunday were best, but too close to really rank. Great weekend and great city. It was like the whole place was one big GD festival. You couldn't walk a block without seeing a GD shirt.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: K8teebug on July 07, 2015, 12:54:55 pm
It was funny listening to the O's commentators on the radio and tv talking about the dead shows.

Glad to hear it was fun. Wish I could have been there.

Need to watch the Bob Weir doc. He was hot way back in the day.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on July 07, 2015, 02:22:16 pm
I'm really happy these shows turned out awesome as I was a bit concerned after the Santa Clara shows last week.  This is one of the few times in many years that I'm super disappointed about missing a run of shows.   
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 28, 2015, 09:35:00 am
as expected, those Dead and Company tickets are basically free on stubhub right now. I may be tricked into attending.

SIDEHUTCH, TAKE NOT OF A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF SCALPERS BEING SCREWED HERE.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: walk,on,by on October 28, 2015, 10:21:00 am
what are you talking about?  the only, "close to free" tickets are the ones where you have to sit hanging from the ceiling.  any other seat is 500 to 5000 dollars.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Relaxer on October 28, 2015, 10:29:29 am
How dare you interfere with his hyperbole?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 28, 2015, 10:36:40 am
what are you talking about?  the only, "close to free" tickets are the ones where you have to sit hanging from the ceiling.  any other seat is 500 to 5000 dollars.

I like hanging from the ceiling, bowtie.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: walk,on,by on October 28, 2015, 10:43:28 am
im not paying attention . . . im eating a hot pocket.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 30, 2015, 11:10:03 am
not too shabby.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slmWqmc20Nw&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Relaxer on October 30, 2015, 11:19:11 am
Show is a week away and you can already get tix for $12 each. They're not good seats, but that's still pretty telling. Can't imagine prices will not go up.

That said, I'm pretty impressed how close Mayer's guitar sound is to Jerry's. This does not sound bad at all.

Loved that J Mascis-lookin dude on keyboards.

I think I may end up going to this.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 30, 2015, 11:21:44 am
Show is a week away and you can already get tix for $12 each. They're not good seats, but that's still pretty telling. Can't imagine prices will not go up.

That said, I'm pretty impressed how close Mayer's guitar sound is to Jerry's. This does not sound bad at all.

Loved that J Mascis-lookin dude on keyboards.

I think I may end up going to this.

yup... what I said above. Will be hard to pass up for under $20! If I'm in town, I'm there!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Relaxer on October 30, 2015, 11:27:31 am
I'm not sure what I meant by saying "Can't imagine prices will not go up." I don't think I meant to include "not" but it's hard to say and I'm already bored with the whole notion.

Anyway, nostalgia and the chance to hear some sick jamz might be enough to get me there. I figure just showing up and getting a sidewalk ticket will be the way to go. Might even get a miracle.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: killsaly on October 30, 2015, 12:04:28 pm
$12 nosebleeds??? Interesting...
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: vansmack on October 30, 2015, 03:24:05 pm
$12 nosebleeds??? Interesting...

Still not worth it.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 30, 2015, 03:37:16 pm
$12 nosebleeds??? Interesting...

Still not worth it.

awwww shit!!!!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bagley on October 30, 2015, 03:39:03 pm
I hear that Bobby's singing most of the the Jerry songs.  No thanks.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 30, 2015, 03:52:15 pm
I hear that Bobby's singing most of the the Jerry songs.  No thanks.

so what songs is John Mayer singing then?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bagley on October 30, 2015, 04:33:53 pm
I hear that Bobby's singing most of the the Jerry songs.  No thanks.

so what songs is John Mayer singing then?
Cold Rain, He's Gone, Birdsong- all in first set
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: ggw on October 30, 2015, 04:37:53 pm
I hear that Bobby's singing most of the the Jerry songs.  No thanks.

so what songs is John Mayer singing then?
Cold Rain, He's Gone, Birdsong- all in first set

Your Body Is Wonderland in the encore.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 30, 2015, 04:58:21 pm
I hear that Bobby's singing most of the the Jerry songs.  No thanks.

so what songs is John Mayer singing then?
Cold Rain, He's Gone, Birdsong- all in first set

Your Body Is Wonderland in the encore.

Your Body Is Wonderland > Daughters encore.
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: walk,on,by on October 30, 2015, 05:05:06 pm
And what, will they be having for dinner?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on October 30, 2015, 05:07:58 pm
And what, will they be having for dinner?

me + you + and ggw all wear bowties and buy $12 tickets to this show and get weird.

WHAT DO YOU SAY WALKY?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: walk,on,by on October 30, 2015, 08:48:35 pm
awww shit!!!!!!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on November 05, 2015, 10:32:49 am
what color bow-tie are you wearing tomorrow, walkie?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Bagley on November 05, 2015, 11:45:21 am
tie, dye, perhaps?
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on November 06, 2015, 04:30:10 pm
see you, tonight... walky.


(http://38.media.tumblr.com/115e1851e5523c5611648f13f4fa54eb/tumblr_mm3scv6mZj1r5ipnxo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Relaxer on November 06, 2015, 05:53:53 pm
Aww shit I forgot that's tonight. Already got my Bond tickets lined up, so holla atcha later not-Dead
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on November 09, 2015, 04:57:07 pm
John Mayer exceeded all expectations, great show!
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on November 10, 2015, 09:40:24 am
http://m.imgur.com/a/LiIL7
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Relaxer on November 10, 2015, 10:17:53 am
http://m.imgur.com/a/LiIL7

This was good at first but then it went on waaaaaay too long.

So, kind of like Drums/Space really
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on December 11, 2015, 01:34:32 pm
artist presale for JRAD.

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1027911?utm_medium=bks

Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Yada on July 11, 2016, 09:27:15 am
(http://www.relix.com/images/sized/images/uploads/about/Screen_Shot_2016-07-08_at_2.32_.51_PM_-760x479.png)

lol
Title: Re: Happy 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead
Post by: Julian, Hyperpop SLUTFUCK on July 11, 2016, 09:40:16 am
I wish the Grateful Dead all died as penniless as UC's athletic department.

#CollegeFootballJoke