Obama is a Dead fan? I cannot believe I have never heard about this development before now. I am glad to know that our president elect likes to listen to good music, and gets a good band to play at his events. I wonder what other bands Obama likes?

ROCK ON. Jerry would be proud

WE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!!

Now I KNOW change has come to America!

Doe anyone know if the performance will be broadcast on The Grateful Dead channel on XM?

I wonder if there’ll be a tapers section? That would be pretty hot if Obama set up a FOB rig.

stevie wonder, the dead, howlin’ wolf, luda… our new president has taste!

ROCK ON IS RIGHT! JERRY WOULD BE PROUD! I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE EM HELP SAY GOOD BYE TO THE OLD SPECTRUM IN PHILLY IN MAY!

ROCK ON IS RIGHT! JERRY WOULD BE PROUD! I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE EM HELP SAY GOOD BYE TO THE OLD SPECTRUM IN PHILLY IN MAY!

Will they also have the spinners section too?

Having the Dead (sans Jerry Garcia) playing the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball in Washington is not going to do shit for this country. Obama has made alot of promises for our country. Hopefully he can live up to those grandiose claims.

so happy

how can he do this then snuff the marijuana question, does he want every one that likes this band and the band itself in the big house?

“how can he do this then snuff the marijuana question, does he want every one that likes this band and the band itself in the big house?”

i fully agree…don’t invite the dead to play and then skate around the issue. this makes no sense to me…

ROCK ON MR. PRESIDENT!

Since when did African Americans like the Dead? Why not Kanye or some other politically charged rapper? Maybe we will see marijuana legalized in our lifetime.

We are indeed everywhere, growing up and becoming political too. Shed the stereotypes, tune in and start the JAM!

Jerry didn’t Vote.

A-Political Blues!!!

Roll away the dew!……er…..I mean, roll away the bushies!!

To “Give Me a Break”, I don’t expect the Dead to fix our woes. They’re a band-pure entertainment. It’s just about having a good time. Can’t you just let go of whatever resentment you have and see it for what it is. Music for a party. That’s it, nothing more. Jerry never wanted to be politically affiliated with any party as he always felt he was an entertainer “albeit a ritualistic entertainment” (his words).

To “Good But True” he didn’t skirt the issue. He was clever in his response as to say “I did inhale” which, unlike Clinton trying to cover up the fact that he smoked by some ludicrous statment as to show he didn’t like it or it was some off the wall moment, Barak is at least admitting he did and seems to have enjoyed it by the expression on his face when asked this question.

That’s it for the other one.

The world needs healing now, not divisive comments about someone who hasn’t even done anything yet and people already having enormous expectations of him not understanding the framework he works in. He will do his best I am sure, but for us to unload our insercurities on the man is unwarranted.

I wasn’t even sure this was real, it looks like something from a conservative blog mocking Obama. Obama is mocking conservatives, I love it.

The Grateful Dead seems to be a symbolic choice given the America Obama is inheriting

If we can only get Obama to step in an sing a few bars of “Casey Jones”

Prefect!

GUESS HE WANTS TO DANCE

Whoops! Did I read that right? (re-reads) Yes! I like what I see! the power of love could overcome the love of power! Change Rocks!

It’s not about color any more. We’re hopefully past that. As an African-American I’m ready to move on. I’m an “old school revolutionist” and everything isn’t based on color. The man has made his choice (and it is his choice, like it or not). I grew up with the Temptations (a respectful, upstanding, group). I’m not about to take a chance on crotch-grabbing, foul-mouthed, artists who seem to have no respect for anyone but themselves. Thank you, Mr. President-elect. CHANGE HAS COME TO AMERICA.

I was looking forward to Obama’s inauguration until he chose the most boring live band I’ve ever seen. zzzzzzzzzzz

not for nothing but probably half the people that voted for Obama never even heard of the Dead. the choice befuddles me.

Barack may not be a fan of the band – maybe this is his way to say thank you for the two benefit shows they played….. just my $.02

Change Rawwwkks! When the power of love overcomes the love of power,We will really be getting somewhere. President Obama has shown just by this selection of The Dead for the Inaugural gala that change is definitely afoot. Keep on Truckin Pres! We gonna get back truckin on!

Here comes sunshine, a wake of the flood.barak knows…when life looks like easy street there is danger at your door. Good luck mr president!

Yeah, I had to do a double take too. Yet, Phil, Bob, Mickey and Warren with Gov’t Mule have filled the best house in Fort Worth,Bass Hall a number of times and I can think back 20 years and remember caravaning following the dead. Why not the Prez? Enough of race baiting too. African American…why not just an American.
When the rest of us throw our own party we can pick the band.

If this isn’t a sign of CHANGE, I don’t know what is. I couldn’t be happier to see this. I’m sure Obama has absolutely no Grateful Dead background or history, but the fact that this iteration of the Dead was chosen for such a historic event speaks such volume to an understanding of generations of people that are ready for a new world order. An acceptance of true thought processes that have the bigger picture in view. Those that cherish love, understanding and progress, the good kind of progress.

Jerry would puke give me a break!!!

I guess I should back this with some fact as to why I think Jer would have puked. First of all, he was thrown out of the military for 9, yes 9 a.w.o.l.’s- a little trouble following orders I’d say, secondly, his whole trip was what he called antiauthoritarian-ism, which he believed until the day he died, thirdly, he had a criminal record for possession of narcotics, therefore he would never have “looked good on paper” as Mickey explained, and last but not least, Jerry never had any political or religious affiliation whatsoever, so to say he would have been proud or even involved himself with such a thing is hysterical. Remember what he said about being a leader..”I don’t want to be a leader because I don’t want to be a misleader”
God I miss him!

I am sooo Stoked that Barack picked the Dead!! WoO HoO!! Obviously, he IS a fan by choosing them ~ common sense people! ~

This will be an interesting hour set. Not to many heads will pass the background check. I guess it will be a little like Hendricks playing on the Monkeys tour.

Oh and on the whole race thing. His mom was white and his dad was black. He just happened to have skin and hair traits like his father. Hopefully we can get past the whole race issue, since in reality he represents the melting pot of America. Hopefully this fresh face can unite our country and we can move on to a new day where our public servants actually serve instead of serving themselves.

“I want to say to my sisters and my brothers, keep the faith. Through this world of trouble, we have to love one another…” Great choice mister Pres… The lyrics of the Jerry Garcia Band and the Grateful Dead are all that need to be said…

I think thats awesome !!

Jerry would want to play :

BERTHA > US BLUES > TOUCH O GREY

I THINK, NO MATTER WHAT, THAT THIS IS AWESOME !! GD PLAYIN A WHITE HOUSE PARTY ,, YOU KIDDING ME ? HAH
AMAZZZZING

JERRY WOULD WANT TO PLAY :

BERTHA > US BLUZ > TOUCH O GREY > TRUCKIN > ST.STEPHEN !

The Dead helped Obama’s campaign by promoting “Rock the Vote”, an organization set up to register voters – no matter which way they voted.

One way or another,
This darkness has got to give.

WAVE THAT FLAG!! Really The Dead have been serving this country for a long time they should be playing this event.

YEA BARB don’t know what you’re classification of boring is but obviously you have some ADD problems to not be entertained by a Dead show.

this is awesome! absolutely amazing I deff. wasn’t expecting the Dead to tour again and sure didn’t expect this!! going to try to go to the NC show!

Just wondering if Jackie Greene will make the show. He is playing on Sunday at another DC party.

Jerry Will Be Smiling Down From Heaven! Base-Ball, Apple Pie and That Good Ole’ Grateful Dead…. Don’t Get More Patriotic Than That!

WHAT AN HONOR….IN EVERY WAY.

A new begining for the DEAD…. A new begining for the WORLD!!!!! Haughlleluia!!!!!

hope they play the Live Dead set. ‘Twould make Newtie and all the idiots since St. Ronnie, who campaigned so long and disingenuously against the flag–burning, ’murka-hating hippies-in-sandals-and-beads lose their f#@$ing minds. And help me reclaim mine.

hope they play the Live Dead set. That would make Newtie and all the idiots since St. Ronnie, who campaigned so long and disingenuously against the flag–burning, ’murka-hating hippies-in-sandals-and-beads lose their f@#*ing minds. And help me reclaim mine.

This is definately a sign of change. I can image people flocking there just to see the Dead play.

Jerry wouldn’t be caught dead @ this thing.

That setlist above looks right. Johnny B. Goode encore!

I’m sure there will be a few
I NEED A MIRACLE
signs seen around DC tomorrow

Who’s got my inaugural ball miracle ticket?!
Fabulous honor! Rock on! Help on the way!

Eyes of the World!

Jerry wouldn’t do it.

Someone get Senator Al Franken to announce the band please

It’s funny that anyone claims to know what Jerry would have thought/done/said.

The fact is, if Jerry *didn’t* do something in times like these, I would lose much respect for him, no matter how apolitical he claimed to be.

The rest of the band has never done something like this for a political candidate, but then again, when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Good going, Boys! We’re proud of you.

Ok. Spoiler here. Um…does anyone care what the “Dead” spawned a generation of? Oh, love, live let live, yeah. But also a generation embracing the drug culture and the hatred of “the man”. So, they lived in their parent’s basement or on the streets and refused to get a real life. Yeah, hippies. Don’t worry, us real hard-working folks who give a s@*t about things will take care of the losers who sit around and get wasted every weekend.

None of you know what Jerry would do. None of you. You all think you know so much about Jerry. The problem with that is, he didn’t show all of you all of his private thoughts. You have no idea what Jerry would have done. This is 2008\2009 and you have no clue what his mindset would be – after eight years of Bush.

p.s.
I hope Jackie Greene won’t be there. I really wish he wasn’t in Phil’s band now. I bet you all that know what Jerry would do I bet you’re the types that also like Jackie Greene. Phil doesn’t think straight sometimes.

I heard that at the crescendo of the concert, Obama will appear on a flying carpet and throw out sheets of blotter acid that say “Yes we can, dose” and then will transform everyone into smiling, loving people that can do no harm. I can hardly wait.

I think its great!!!!and yes WE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!Its the first time in a long time I feel good about the direction America is going!!!Obama and the Dead….what a combination!!

PS- I dont think alot of people realize how hard Phil rocks these days! Its gonna be fun! And although nobody can possibly know what Jerry would do, I truly think he would support Obama. Especially after all the BS of the last 8 years. Nothin left to do but SMILE SMILE SMILE!!!Peace!!

“Jerry never had any political or religious affiliation whatsoever”

Actually,
Jerry was a Catholic

surrealfeel, You know nothing at all about the Dead or the people who follow them, so pick up a book and read up my friend

Past and present they have always been free thinking, hard working, entrepreneurs, that pushed the boundaries of their discipline, unafraid to take a chance, make a change, and embracing the change to move things further. It’s an honor for them to be recognized as such. Keep on truckin’ on!

“surviving members of” Grateful Dead. should on us, would on us…? Jerry’s dead. Time marches on. May we carry the spirit and not argue about who/what shoulda/woulda. This is now. CHANGE afoot!

And Jackie Greene rocks!

C-ya on tour. Blesses Be.

I really like the Al Franken idea. And as long as we’re blending the worlds…where is Father Sarducci these days?!

‘They’ finally heard us, eh? Y’think?!

“The landscape would be empty if……….

Guitstef71,
You don’t know what Jerry would have thought 15 years later. If you asked Bob back then if he thought he’d ever be doing this, he probably would have said no, too. It’s not at all inconceivable that if Jerry were alive today, that he would have been inspired by Obama to do it.

Guitstef71,
You don’t know what Jerry would have thought 15 years later. If you asked Bob back then if he thought he’d ever be doing this, he probably would have said no, too. It’s not at all inconceivable that if Jerry were alive today, that he would have been inspired by Obama to do it.

Surrealfeel,
You have no clue what you’re talking about. Do you have any clue how many of those hippies are now lawyers, dentists (two of which I know personally), stockbrokers and other people of value that you consider yourself to be one of. How about the guy who just spent $2500 on a pair of tickets for the Ball? Yeah, I’m sure he’s one of these losers you speak of!

Wave that flag!!!! Wave it wide and high!!!!

Alright you people, you just wait, your all just caught up in this bullshit how the dead are marching into this wonderful new world of change, ‘Obama is going to save the world’ Give me a break, and do some research…Do any of you know that Obama has been being groomed by Zbigniew Brezezinski, David Rockefeller, and a group of trilateral corporate evildoers, who’s main goal is global domination. Forget Iraq, forget Iran, as the next object of U.S. occupation will begin with Pakistan, followed by Sudan, only to get to their main goals( I mean come on do you honestly think that any of these tiny little muslim countries pose any REAL threat to the stability of the grand ole’ US of A) that being Russia and China, which do pose a threat to you Americans (proud to be Canadian)It is those two ‘Powers’ which will become more and more part of US foreign policy in the next two years, and oh yeah beware of the human micro chip…Don’t say I didn’t warn you. And to further my arguement, Jerry was a very smart man, and would have been knowledgeable, and distrusting of this whole scheme, I mean scene!!

Guitstef71 – Do you really believe yourself? I mean really , were you one of the people at shows who frowned when others were havin g to much fun. Get over yourself. Plus don’t you guys up there still “Hail the Queen”? You should be more worried that the Maple Leafs suck, than what we are doing here.

I think Rat Dog played at Clintons California Inaugural Ball.Al Gore always wore Jerry Ties

I definately saw Tipper Gore and two of her kids at RFK shows in 93.

does anyone know what channel the dead will be broadcasted on

Right On, I would hope to see New speedway, Liberty and US Blues for this event. Rock on. OBAMA!

i am proud that the band has been selected to play at one of the inaugural balls.

do good gents.
god bless the grateful dead

god bless america

So, do we have a confirmation that this will be broadcasted anywhere?

Do we have a confirmation on a live broadcast anywhere?

will we see any of the dead on tv tonight and if so what channel

Eyes of the world!

Yet another reason why Barack is the man!

Feel Like A stranger>Shakedown>Music Never Stopped>Touch of Grey>U.S. Blues

It would be the perfect length ; )

I was there and they were super! While I’m not a HUGE fan, they’re great and their performance was well received–despite the comment I heard from some folks standing behind me who asked amongst themselves, “Who’re those old white guys?!” I struggled to supress my desire to reply, “Hey, man, don’t dis my peeps!”

God Bless America! I wish I was there. God Bless Barack Obama!
Peace & LOVE.

what are the 10 balls that Obama attended? I can not remember. Reply on this comment please. Thanks. My friend says Obama is her Boyfriend. COOL wow later babee

what are the 10 balls that Obama attended? I can not remember. Reply on this comment please. Thanks. My friend says Obama is her Boyfriend. COOL wow later babee

Obama and the Dead being used in the same sentence. It feels good to feel good again. I have been cynical way to long.

Obama and the Dead being used in the same sentence. It feels good to feel good again. I have been cynical way to long.

Haha.
Now I realize how american people changed after empanciation.

Goodbye mr. Lincoln. I still admire you, if a black president was your belief.

However, I have to say, Mr.Obama will not become next Martin Lurther King, but next diaster.

Don’t you guys forget president before rossevolt.

I’m gladly to see america vanish from the world, forever, I’m looking forward to that. Letz see ppl.

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