Forum MVP Tea Posted May 11, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Since I can pontificate for longer than anyone wants, I will make this as short and sweet as I can. While I yet to have the distinct pleasure of meeting most people that frequent this board (er...I mean community) I know that when I do, I will be a better person for it. When I first came on board, after just a few minutes of reading the exchanges between everyone, I immediately knew that I wanted to be a part of the connection here. I am taken back by the incredible knowledge (experiential or otherwise) and passion that everone showns has for this music that buoys my soul every day. That said, I am most energized by the by the overwhleming support and kindness that most everyone shows to one another. Difficult life circumstances that I cannot even begin to fathom let alone know how I would deal with are met with words of encouragement and sincere messages of hope. The only place i have ever seen this trait in action has been in my family. I guess its clear to me that this is exactly what we have here. One of the greatest things about this music to me is what happens when I meet a complete stranger who shares the love for the GD. By the end of the nite man......we are planning family vacations together! It has never happened in any other interactions I have ever had in my life. What else is great about the music.....it does a good job telling the story of my life in my late teens and 20's (differently now at 40). This music is a collage of the many blessings and curses of my life set to the most beautiful sound using words that could have never expressed myself. All of those feelings are here in this community. I know that if I came to you as a weary traveller, with many burdens and seriously down on my luck, I would probably get the shirt off your back (not literally ladies) if that was all you had to give. I think there is a song about that............. Enough of the fluff. DSO has evolved (and continues to evolve) into an absolute powerhouse of a band. Limits are being stretched until they break and the momentum is carrying them (and us) to a place that will boggle the mind and seriously melt the face. I am glad to be taking this ride together and look forward to seeing many of you down the road....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted May 11, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 All I know for sure is that this music has been the soundtrack of my life. The joy of sharing makes the experience all the richer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyboys Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 All I know for sure is that this music has been the soundtrack of my life. The joy of sharing makes the experience all the richer... from the first note to the last .. what a train to ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP lookyloo Posted May 12, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 This is indeed a good place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P2inboulder Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 And that's where I'm gonna make my happy home! We are family....Oh dear, a Sister Sledge reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Evangeline Posted May 12, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Beautifully stated Tea for Texas! I am a relative newbie to this community, and I have liked what I found here from the beginning. Intelligent people with a real desire to share knowledge, thoughts, information, and good will. It is a very refreshing change from most of the other online communication areas that I have been to over the years. And I have a feeling that I have met more folks at DSO shows than I realize (I am terrible with names, particularly with online names that are different than a person's real name!) and everyone in the DSO family is just wonderful. The Music has gotten me through the tough points in my life and I am just enjoying it so much! A good place to be indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Island Bro Posted May 12, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm 'pro-fluff' all the way ,,,so I really appreciate all your words, Tea, and feel parallel to everything you say about your experience with the GD community and DSO community. As someone who has been reading these boards for years, but finally got over my techno-fobias and signed up to start adding posts more recently, I have to agree that this place is loaded with both big hearts and sharp minds (especially when it comes to GD/DSO history!). From Day 1, an important part of the whole grateful dead experience for me, has been the sense of family that comes along with all of it. Can't say I fully understand it---how incredibly easy it is, for example, to connect with folks at DSO shows when it's rarely quite that easy in the rest of life---but I suppose it has something to do with the original energy that was in the air when the GD band was birthed in the mid-sixties and the exploratory nature of the music that seems to continually lead toward more openness. And somehow or another as the decades have slipped by and this music still is happening on such an incredibly high level (with DSO!) it seems that all of the heart and openness that came along with the GD experience from back in the day and along the way has been given the opportunity to live on and flourish right here around this DSO community...I'd say we're pretty damn lucky to be a part of this energy in 2011. Being on this train has been such a fantabulous ride and it's amazing how the good times just keep coming and coming....Thank you DSO! Having family to share the train ride with is indeed important!!! Thanks again, Tea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted May 12, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 And that's where I'm gonna make my happy home! We are family....Oh dear, a Sister Sledge reference. Get up ev'rybody and sing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP GratefulFred Posted May 12, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 It's good to have family. I have always traveled solo, but once I get where I am going I am home. And Starheads seem to be really great about taking care of each other. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted May 12, 2011 Author Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Now that I have sucked you all in, I was really just looking to set up some crash pads as I happily hop from city to city to see my favorite band. Suckers. I kid....I kid. I have to say that I also like the gulity pleasure of the occasional controversy or strong difference of opinion in this community. As long as we are showing the requisite respect for one another, I don't mind the occasional ruffeled feather. Call me crazy....all of my other friends do. As I said before, I hope to finally meet some of you as I wander from place to place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted May 13, 2011 Advisory Board Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Now that I have sucked you all in, I was really just looking to set up some crash pads as I happily hop from city to city to see my favorite band. Suckers. I kid....I kid. Don't kid, it's all apart of being apart of this wonderful community... I couldn't have done half of the shows I've been to without the help of my immediate Starhead family, as well of those in my not so immediate Starhead family... to me, you all are family, just some more close then others... but ALL of you have contributed in someway to helping me along my long crazy trip, I call life... and I can't thank you all enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Teacher Matt Posted May 13, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Yeah ... I am pretty cool 2 hang out with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Supplicated Velvet Thunder Posted May 14, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 me, toooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS DSO FAMILY!!!!!!!!!! sorry so late on the posting.... but this is one I cannot be left out of! Tea, (or anyone on here, for that matter) if you ever find yourself near Colorado Springs, let us know! We have spent the last year staying in the homes of people we met trough DSO... from the first time you see this band, you have the chance to be welcomed home with open arms. At my first show I saw people that I knew then would be important in my life, and since then I have met them and you are all here I remember getting hugs from Rob B and E at my first year anniversary show in the parking lot as we were putting our crystals back in the car and Eaton telling me "welcome home, little sister" and "that's what it is all about" and those words and feelings have stuck with me every day because they ring so true. When I first started going to festivals in 2008 at age 24, it was the electronic scene that had my attention because of the "new" new age vibes and synchronicities it brought to my life (and that the crystal kids that I finally trusted enough to go to a festival with- public flights of ecstatic measure had always terrified me before- were and are still VERY into that scene and were 19 at the time) but when one of them said "you are coming to DSO with me" and then another one said "will you please come to ATL with me this weekend so we can ride from SC together?" so my first trip to DSO became a road trip with a chic I had just met at at Toubab show to go see DSO with my buddy (and they are now happily together, of course!) and after me and her had to bribe security to get in (tix for wrong night! ugh!) so we both paid twice and made it in just in time to get in front before they closed off the non-seated section. Before I even realized that this was the best music ever and that I was meant to listen to it every day for the rest of my life, I knew that this band was special... had a feeling like they were the little brothers and sister of the grateful dead, here, now, to show the way to those of us who somehow got separated the way back home. Now I know that they are sooooo much more.... there is something about ego dissolution and clarity of mind when allowing this music to flow that these musicians have the ability to command that I just don't see many others ever attain, especially not as a band, most acts we go see, we go to see one or 2 of the people playing, but we go to DSO for every single member's talents (and jesus, Kevin just freaking knocked my socks off here in CO!), and every single note and word of every single song because there is NO OTHER public experience in which we can truly share our love for this music, these people, and this life so easily and freely. We wouldn't have each other, we wouldn't have our house (would you believe we got it because the landlords are deadheads?), and we wouldn't have had our business and the last year of living out of the subi trying to find where we belong (and succeeding!) if it wasn't for DSO because experiencing this music with them has always been the catalyst that brings us to the moments we need to be in.... and that this past year of our own listlessness and direction searching was reflected on so many levels through the changes happening in the music itself really made us realize just how connected the WHOLE DAMN WORLD is becoming lately.... thank you DSO, for bringing not just the music, but the authentic deadhead experience to those of us who had been waiting our whole life for something this good to care about. Meeting other deadheads is cool, we do it a LOT at Furthur and in every day life. But meeting Starheads is one of my number one favorite experiences because the quality of conversation, knowledge applied, and unabashed love is just so incrediably strong between all of us. Jon tells me about how he was talking to Sarah at the booth one night a few summers back, looking at all the DSO family interacting around them and he said to her, "I feel like I am finally becoming a part of DSO family," and that she laughed and hugged him and told him he already was ... I know that moment really meant a lot to him, because of the way he kinda tears up when he talks about it, (beginnings always make us feel like that!) and I know that I straight cry when I start recollecting all the special moments I have had with Starheads and band/crew members, but super happy tears, because SERIOUSLY, I just don't know what the fuck I would be doing now if it wasn't for DSO and the family they have created. But I do know I wouldn't be selling crystals and homespun clothes outta the back of our subi and living on the side of a mountain in CO listening to Jon play me grateful dead on his guitar every morning.... even the REALLY messed up, sad, horrible, totally shoulda been expected but what can ya do? moments that are a natural part of life, especially life as real as that connected to this music, just fade into the shadows when the living, breathing torch of love that is the manner in which DSO expresses this music is held up beside it... only ones that do what they do, indeed I freakin' love this band! love ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP gr8fulpair Posted May 17, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Since I can pontificate for longer than anyone wants, I will make this as short and sweet as I can. While I yet to have the distinct pleasure of meeting most people that frequent this board (er...I mean community) I know that when I do, I will be a better person for it. When I first came on board, after just a few minutes of reading the exchanges between everyone, I immediately knew that I wanted to be a part of the connection here. I am taken back by the incredible knowledge (experiential or otherwise) and passion that everone showns has for this music that buoys my soul every day. That said, I am most energized by the by the overwhleming support and kindness that most everyone shows to one another. Difficult life circumstances that I cannot even begin to fathom let alone know how I would deal with are met with words of encouragement and sincere messages of hope. The only place i have ever seen this trait in action has been in my family. I guess its clear to me that this is exactly what we have here. One of the greatest things about this music to me is what happens when I meet a complete stranger who shares the love for the GD. By the end of the nite man......we are planning family vacations together! It has never happened in any other interactions I have ever had in my life. What else is great about the music.....it does a good job telling the story of my life in my late teens and 20's (differently now at 40). This music is a collage of the many blessings and curses of my life set to the most beautiful sound using words that could have never expressed myself. All of those feelings are here in this community. I know that if I came to you as a weary traveller, with many burdens and seriously down on my luck, I would probably get the shirt off your back (not literally ladies) if that was all you had to give. I think there is a song about that............. Enough of the fluff. DSO has evolved (and continues to evolve) into an absolute powerhouse of a band. Limits are being stretched until they break and the momentum is carrying them (and us) to a place that will boggle the mind and seriously melt the face. I am glad to be taking this ride together and look forward to seeing many of you down the road....... And we love you back Ed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfan Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hey, welcome to the community! Are you a DSO fan only or a lover of all music of the Grateful Dead? I am the latter, as I love this band as much as I love the other bands that I frequent. Most of us here would give you the shirts off our own backs and personally, I always give half of what I have to he who has less than me or who wants a little taste of what I have. I, like you, have found deadheads to be the most honest and friendly people in the world...not just at the shows, but in our lives. We have to continue this way of life because it is going extinct! When I see another deadhead and connect with him or her and dance/jam with that person and recognize that we are on the same level and sing together the words that we live by, the feeling is truly unbelieveable and the love I feel is real. People wanting to connect and hug just because we have that commonality of experiencing the dead! But the family is much larger than this forum! I love DSO very much, have gone to so many shows this year that I got no money left...but there is also Furthur and so many local bands man! The family is huge and we all share and spread the love that Jerry began! Hey, MIghty High this we3ekend, you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted May 20, 2011 Author Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hey, welcome to the community! Are you a DSO fan only or a lover of all music of the Grateful Dead? I am the latter, as I love this band as much as I love the other bands that I frequent. Most of us here would give you the shirts off our own backs and personally, I always give half of what I have to he who has less than me or who wants a little taste of what I have. I, like you, have found deadheads to be the most honest and friendly people in the world...not just at the shows, but in our lives. We have to continue this way of life because it is going extinct! When I see another deadhead and connect with him or her and dance/jam with that person and recognize that we are on the same level and sing together the words that we live by, the feeling is truly unbelieveable and the love I feel is real. People wanting to connect and hug just because we have that commonality of experiencing the dead! But the family is much larger than this forum! I love DSO very much, have gone to so many shows this year that I got no money left...but there is also Furthur and so many local bands man! The family is huge and we all share and spread the love that Jerry began! Hey, MIghty High this we3ekend, you going? It was looking good until work conspired against me. I hope to meet you and others when the planets align again. Going to another state on a whim week after week sure is expensive...damn. I find the GD vibe wherever I can. From DSO to Further all the way down to the local hacks. If he or she is leavin it all out there - i'm down. I seem to find good people when I follow the music. Hmmm. I hope everyone has a total blast and takes a few mudslides for me if there are any to take. Get ready to smile....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazz-man Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I love DSO and Grateful Dead music and those who love these things too! These are my kinda people and such a part of my life that to remove it would be like removing my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfan Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I know I respond late but I am reviving this post because it is such a positive one. I had abandoned the music of the GD for a long time after Jerr passed...I found it difficult to even listen to live songs...to hear the roar of the crowd. It always made me choked up in the throat...the kind that one might say, "It ain't worth that much sadness that I am feeling". One of the gratest things about the shows of the old days were the love and friendship that people showed to each other. The family that one is in just because one loves this stuff..I have been back on the bus for a while now and the number of people I have met is startling and absolutely awesome...people from all walks of life. Some have shaken hands with me, some have given me jacket to wear in the cold weather and still others give me the warmth of someone who cares. I am a very open a friendly person and always willing to give people the benefit of the doubt and I talk to lots of folks in the world...but it is NEVER like the family I meet at shows. The love is really enuff to make me cry and sometimes I do, just thinking about the kindness that still exists...we are talking bout happy tears..overwhelming tears that come from unordinary acts of kindness. I call all the people at these shows my brother or my sister. The love is real and genuine. I have opened my home to heads I had only just met cuz I trust heads. I share all of myself with the family cuz I know that folks won't take complete advantage of me. Whatever I got, half is yours! I love you sister and brother very very much and cannot wait to dance by your side...even and especially if I haven't yet met you! (<~>);} sry, just 1 more thing to add: We all love each other cuz we come to understand the GD's message of love and kindiness and not to take the world so seriously and that the world CAN BE a big old party that never ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted January 3, 2012 Advisory Board Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Since I can pontificate for longer than anyone wants, I will make this as short and sweet as I can. While I yet to have the distinct pleasure of meeting most people that frequent this board (er...I mean community) I know that when I do, I will be a better person for it. When I first came on board, after just a few minutes of reading the exchanges between everyone, I immediately knew that I wanted to be a part of the connection here. I am taken back by the incredible knowledge (experiential or otherwise) and passion that everone showns has for this music that buoys my soul every day. That said, I am most energized by the by the overwhleming support and kindness that most everyone shows to one another. Difficult life circumstances that I cannot even begin to fathom let alone know how I would deal with are met with words of encouragement and sincere messages of hope. The only place i have ever seen this trait in action has been in my family. I guess its clear to me that this is exactly what we have here. One of the greatest things about this music to me is what happens when I meet a complete stranger who shares the love for the GD. By the end of the nite man......we are planning family vacations together! It has never happened in any other interactions I have ever had in my life. What else is great about the music.....it does a good job telling the story of my life in my late teens and 20's (differently now at 40). This music is a collage of the many blessings and curses of my life set to the most beautiful sound using words that could have never expressed myself. All of those feelings are here in this community. I know that if I came to you as a weary traveller, with many burdens and seriously down on my luck, I would probably get the shirt off your back (not literally ladies) if that was all you had to give. I think there is a song about that............. Enough of the fluff. DSO has evolved (and continues to evolve) into an absolute powerhouse of a band. Limits are being stretched until they break and the momentum is carrying them (and us) to a place that will boggle the mind and seriously melt the face. I am glad to be taking this ride together and look forward to seeing many of you down the road....... Well said!! And if you are ever in need of a shirt, you can definatly have the one off my back... might not want it after the show though, as it's usually soaked through and through with sweat, but it's yours if you need it! It's good to have family. I have always traveled solo, but once I get where I am going I am home. And Starheads seem to be really great about taking care of each other. Good stuff. I can't tell you how many times another starhead has taken care of me in loads of ways... without you all, my life would be completely opposite, and it's something I would HATE to ever happen. I love you all more then words can tell!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Mango Posted January 3, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Speaking of shirts, I'm gonna make one. On the front- A big 'D' 'S' 'O' going vertical. Spelling, horizontally, Distinguished Service Order. (anyone who is friends with me on Facebook will get it) And on the back- 'just doing our part, one show at a time' So, who wants one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted January 3, 2012 Advisory Board Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Speaking of shirts, I'm gonna make one. On the front- A big 'D' 'S' 'O' going vertical. Spelling, horizontally, Distinguished Service Order. (anyone who is friends with me on Facebook will get it) And on the back- 'just doing our part, one show at a time' So, who wants one? I want one!!! XXL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP lookyloo Posted January 4, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Speaking of shirts, I'm gonna make one. On the front- A big 'D' 'S' 'O' going vertical. Spelling, horizontally, Distinguished Service Order. (anyone who is friends with me on Facebook will get it) And on the back- 'just doing our part, one show at a time' So, who wants one? ONE!!! I'm with Herdy XXL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maningreen Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Yeah The DSO Fam is nothing short of amazing. So amazing for me I actually consider myself a Starhead above all else. While I considered myself a Deadhead back in the day, I was still very much on the sidelines of fringe of the Community. With DSO I have always felt a part of and gotten to know more than a few here pretty well and let others know me. This band and Family has done SO much to continue to unite Deadheads abiet Starheads from Florida to Alaska to California to Maine, Europe to points halfway arond the World. It is truely a wonderful service yall are paying to everyone aboard.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Mango Posted January 4, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Anyone know a good place/website to get shirts made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Ammagamalin Crew Posted January 4, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Now that I have sucked you all in, I was really just looking to set up some crash pads as I happily hop from city to city to see my favorite band. Suckers. "Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone.....some times the songs we hear are just songs of our own" I kid....I kid. I have to say that I also like the gulity pleasure of the occasional controversy or strong difference of opinion in this community. As long as we are showing the requisite respect for one another, I don't mind the occasional ruffeled feather. Call me crazy....all of my other friends do. As I said before, I hope to finally meet some of you as I wander from place to place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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