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The "Other Bands" forum wasn't OK when people were excited about Furthur and talking about it because it was "disrespectful" to DSO...but now it is OK when Starheads are more or less trashing Furthur?

Maybe it really is time to get rid of this board.

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The "Other Bands" forum wasn't OK when people were excited about Furthur and talking about it because it was "disrespectful" to DSO...but now it is OK when Starheads are more or less trashing Furthur?

Maybe it really is time to get rid of this board.

Maybe this will help.........It's all good for our musical scene/There's more GD music than ever/Phil really loves Bobby/The bands are working together to promote GD music to the masses/etc....

Feel better now?

Peace,

Rob

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Look, I love DSO, and I haven't seen Furthur. The only member of Furthur I've ever personally interacted with is JK, while in comparison I've gotten the pleasure to speak with nearly everyone in DSO, all of them stand-up guys (and one stand-up lady).

Am I supposed to feel guilty or bad, though, because I've listened to the Furthur shows and happen to really enjoy them? Am I not a real DSO fan because of the present situation? Because sometimes I come on this site and that's how I think people want me to feel.

Quite frankly, considering the world we live in today, I can think of many more things to lose sleep over.

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Look, I love DSO, and I haven't seen Furthur. The only member of Furthur I've ever personally interacted with is JK, while in comparison I've gotten the pleasure to speak with nearly everyone in DSO, all of them stand-up guys (and one stand-up lady).

Am I supposed to feel guilty or bad, though, because I've listened to the Furthur shows and happen to really enjoy them? Am I not a real DSO fan because of the present situation? Because sometimes I come on this site and that's how I think people want me to feel.

Quite frankly, considering the world we live in today, I can think of many more things to lose sleep over.

Nope ,there is no shame in enjoying Phil,Bob and JK playing the shit out of these songs for us!!! :icon14:

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Some have created an "us" vs "them" vibe about the whole Furthur/DSO thing. It easy for people that have been bitten by bad energy trolls to feel the need to express negativity about things they don't like or things that frustrate them.

The quest for the all mighty dollar seems highly important to some around here.

Thank God DSO still plays this music because they love it because some, if not all, of them could be making more money doing something else.

And let's also be thankful that Phil and Bobby have a good band going regardless of their intentions (which I think we know nothing about and there are probably several sides to the story).

Just enjoy the music.

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Well said, rickE. These things happen. And quite honestly, I don't begrudge anyone good enough to make such amazing music the right to make money, lots of it if it's out there.

Specifically, let's speak about this Columbus show. As I stated before, the folks of DSO are not just fantastic musicians, but fantastic people as far as I can tell. My interactions with them are OVERWHELMINGLY positive. But we're talking about MUSIC, and now and then you have to make choices about how you spend your musical dollar. Believe it or not, attendance is not mandatory. More often than not, my finances force me to choose between concerts; not as to which show I'll see this weekend, but which show I'll see this month. If Furthur is not your priority, don't go to their show; don't complain about their supposed "evil" for scheduling the show the same weekend.

I can't imagine the Ledges will see a huge reduction in people because of a one-night stand in Columbus. The people that would have come to Gratefulfest in the first place will not abandon the Ledges for the weekend because of Furthur. If your priority is the Ledges...well, then, you'll be at the Ledges. Me? I'll be at the Ledges without a doubt.

So, in conclusion, what are we even complaining about?

Breathe in, breathe out, hooosah!

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Well said, rickE. These things happen. And quite honestly, I don't begrudge anyone good enough to make such amazing music the right to make money, lots of it if it's out there.

Specifically, let's speak about this Columbus show. As I stated before, the folks of DSO are not just fantastic musicians, but fantastic people as far as I can tell. My interactions with them are OVERWHELMINGLY positive. But we're talking about MUSIC, and now and then you have to make choices about how you spend your musical dollar. Believe it or not, attendance is not mandatory. More often than not, my finances force me to choose between concerts; not as to which show I'll see this weekend, but which show I'll see this month. If Furthur is not your priority, don't go to their show; don't complain about their supposed "evil" for scheduling the show the same weekend.

I can't imagine the Ledges will see a huge reduction in people because of a one-night stand in Columbus. The people that would have come to Gratefulfest in the first place will not abandon the Ledges for the weekend because of Furthur. If your priority is the Ledges...well, then, you'll be at the Ledges. Me? I'll be at the Ledges without a doubt.

So, in conclusion, what are we even complaining about?

Breathe in, breathe out, hooosah!

SOme bands have also been know to purposefully drop the freakin hammer when they know that attendance is low due to another concert going on. Kind of like a little dig to show them that they may have made the wrong choice this time around. Not that I think the Ledges will have low attendence just an FYI for those lucky enough to be that that they should hold onto their seats as it could be one hell of a ride.

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The "Other Bands" forum wasn't OK when people were excited about Furthur and talking about it because it was "disrespectful" to DSO...but now it is OK when Starheads are more or less trashing Furthur?

Maybe it really is time to get rid of this board.

Trashing would imply that people say they suck and don't go see them. Don't remember anyone saying that. But yeah, its OK.
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Trashing would imply that people say they suck and don't go see them. Don't remember anyone saying that. But yeah, its OK.

Right, no one is saying furthur sucks,just that they don't play GD music as good as 7 or 6 non-original members.That is what it sounds like they are saying.Jerry showed us it's not always about playing hard or fast the subtle times and quiet moments sometime are the best.By now both these bands know what works for them.And it's up to us decide what works for us!!!!Go where ever that is for you.I will be on Furthur's bus for the duration.I will come back to DSO when I can ,but my priorities are set!!!!SEE YOU there!!!!!!! B)

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Right, no one is saying furthur sucks,just that they don't play GD music as good as 7 or 6 non-original members.That is what it sounds like they are saying.Jerry showed us it's not always about playing hard or fast the subtle times and quiet moments sometime are the best.By now both these bands know what works for them.And it's up to us decide what works for us!!!!Go where ever that is for you.I will be on Furthur's bus for the duration.I will come back to DSO when I can ,but my priorities are set!!!!SEE YOU there!!!!!!! B)

Maybe you should go to the further boards too. Please don't rush back to DSO and NO you won't see me there. Especially when the two bands are playing the same night 70miles apart. SUPPORT DSO!
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Bye Jill....thanks for stopping by our boards with all your wisdom....hope you guys have a great tour...lets us know if you need "ideas" on winter tour stops...DSO is looking to help the deadhead community.....Hugs and give Phil our best......Dr. V

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Right, no one is saying furthur sucks,just that they don't play GD music as good as 7 or 6 non-original members.That is what it sounds like they are saying.Jerry showed us it's not always about playing hard or fast the subtle times and quiet moments sometime are the best.By now both these bands know what works for them.And it's up to us decide what works for us!!!!Go where ever that is for you.I will be on Furthur's bus for the duration.I will come back to DSO when I can ,but my priorities are set!!!!SEE YOU there!!!!!!! cool.gif

you have issues , Jilly .

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You guys act like you really don't give a shit what these guys are doing..PLEASE!!!! You will be at some of these FurthUr shows and if not ,your thickheadedness is your downfall.

Enjoy your ride!!!! icon14.gif

Jilly. LOL

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Jill,

We saw eachother in Oakland at the first three shows...you guys made JK feel so comfortable that night...thanks from the community....have a great sumer tour who knows we may run into eachother at a Flying J late night on the turnpike....since our tour buses will be running so close by yours....your the best ...big hugs to Phil.....Dr. V

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Jill,

We saw eachother in Oakland at the first three shows...you guys made JK feel so comfortable that night...thanks from the community....have a great sumer tour who knows we may run into eachother at a Flying J late night on the turnpike....since our tour buses will be running so close by yours....your the best ...big hugs to Phil.....Dr. V

You are too kind!!!Thanks for welcoming me into your wonderful,loving family,and yes i will be looking for your bus out there!!!Don't get lost along the way.Oh yeah almost forgot,anyone have the fall DSO schedule?No peticular reason,just wondering.

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Right, no one is saying furthur sucks,just that they don't play GD music as good as 7 or 6 non-original members.That is what it sounds like they are saying.Jerry showed us it's not always about playing hard or fast the subtle times and quiet moments sometime are the best.By now both these bands know what works for them.And it's up to us decide what works for us!!!!Go where ever that is for you.I will be on Furthur's bus for the duration.I will come back to DSO when I can ,but my priorities are set!!!!SEE YOU there!!!!!!! B)

Well, I tried to resist your assault on this band & it's fans, but have failed!

You will not convince us that we need to go to Furthur shows.....I never went &saw Phil/Bobbie's bands after 8/95,until 2009(led back to the music by DSO)

Truth be told-I only went to see futhur because of JK-When he sings, they shine!

When your boys sing Garcia songs, I feel sick to my stomach(Yes I know they own the rights to those songs,but so do many of the GD family & I don't want to hear the roadies sing them either)!

You need to consider that your pushing some of us away from furthur....Is this how you build a fan base?

Why not go back to waiting tables-I bet you were one hell of a waitress!

Rob

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Alright, I'm officially finished with this thread. Forget I ever said anything. What I thought was a simple, valid question (ok...admittedly asked with a note of sarcasm) has just turned into another turf war.

I don't see why it's wrong to enjoy and support BOTH bands. I don't think that's unreasonable. But I guess some people cannot be pleased.

This thread shan't see my shadow again. See you at a DSO show sometime soon...or will someone tell me that I'm not welcome, either?

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You are too kind!!!Thanks for welcoming me into your wonderful,loving family,and yes i will be looking for your bus out there!!!Don't get lost along the way.Oh yeah almost forgot,anyone have the fall DSO schedule?No peticular reason,just wondering.

Holy SHIT !!! is this really Jill ... just in case I'm gonna be nice ... Hi Jill , I love what you and Phil did with your middle fingers on PhilZone , great stuff , hope to see some more ... take care Jill , say hi to Phil for me ...

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Alright, I'm officially finished with this thread. Forget I ever said anything. What I thought was a simple, valid question (ok...admittedly asked with a note of sarcasm) has just turned into another turf war.

I don't see why it's wrong to enjoy and support BOTH bands. I don't think that's unreasonable. But I guess some people cannot be pleased.

This thread shan't see my shadow again. See you at a DSO show sometime soon...or will someone tell me that I'm not welcome, either?

The negativity comes and goes, and we're in a bad cycle again. I hope you do stay because the more positive people that are around, the better! :cheers:

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I don't see why it's wrong to enjoy and support BOTH bands.

Can't see what ain't there. Your vision is clear.

But I guess some people cannot be pleased.

Truer words are seldom spoke nor typed.

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