Grateful Dead Story from a Hotel Clerk

[@7tojo]

Great story! Brings back some fine memories. However, the 2 shows at Poplar Creek took place in 1983! Summer of 1984 they played Alpine Valley, far and away my favorite venue during the 1980's ☮️

[@timharrigian6845]

The problem of being 62...thanks for the correction and Thanks for watching and I agree Alpine Valley is magical for sure....keep it Loud

[@7tojo]

@timharrigian6845 Ha! I'm 65, we probably went to a lot of the same shows, Alpine Valley, Rosemont Horizon, U.I.C. Pavilion ✌️

[@timharrigian6845]

​@7tojo probably did...haha...thanks again for watching

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

Oops, 🫣. Thank you so much, Anthony, for the correction! ✨️

[@davidr1676]

Didn't see them at Poplar, but did see other bands at that gone venue. Too many houses too close to keep it going. Should've knocked down the houses instead, but Alpine was far better. Rosemont was horrible pig show by 93 and 94

[@captainkangaroo4301]

300+ shows from 71-95. The time of my life.

[@timharrigian6845]

Your Blessed!!! Thanks for watching...nothing better than ending the workday listening to a Dead show!!!

[@EarlSChristy]

My 1st show was either 8/12 or 8/13 (was on a Sunday) 1971. My 1st real R & R show. Soon found out not all R & R bands are equal OUCH! Lol1 :)

[@timharrigian6845]

@EarlSChristy that's awesome thanks for sharing and watching let's keep the music alive...✌️

[@RAEckart22]

@@EarlSChristy 8/15 was the Sunday - I was born Sunday 7/11/71 so it was easy to calculate

[@EarlSChristy]

@@RAEckart22 Thanks!

[@johnbenton9035]

May 29, 1980 Des Moines, IA. I worked at the Sheraton Inn Hotel. Dead stayed there. Day of show I called Jerry's room to ask if he'd sign some albums. He said he would. Then as an afterthought I asked if he could get me tickets. Long story short, I got two front row, just off of center tickets. If I'm lyin' I'm die'n

[@markpolinsky5560]

Thanks for sharing !Here's my story. St. Louis, Mo , 1971. A buddy's Uncle Clarence was working security at The Fox Theatre. ( Home of Chuck Berry's Hail Hail Rock N' Roll.) He just happens to be working the stairs leading up to the stage. He lets us on stage in between songs and we make our way to the back of the stage and sit down on some amplifier cases. When I feel it's appropriate, I light up a joint , so my claim to fame is I smoked a joint on stage at a Dead show ! LOL !

[@timharrigian6845]

Awesome story thanks so much for sharing and watching....this is what makes keeping music alive that much more important. Keep it loud...

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@markpolinsky5560 😄 great story! Thanks for sharing! ✌️✨️🎶

[@bobschenkel7921]

It's great to hear from a "convert". My very first concert was Aerosmith, and I still like them, but the Grateful Dead is a whole other thing, which I love. Managed to see them about 50 times from 1980-1995. Best times of my life. So happy that there are other folks who learned to love The Dead, as I did, and do.

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@bobschenkel7921 thanks for watching and perfect choice "convert" I really enjoy the music especially the Pigpen era stuff...I truly hope the Youth of the world will keep this truly Americana Music Alive as well as keeping the community aspect of the music moving forward. Keep it loud

[@petegrady9905]

In the late '80s and early '90s they would do a run of New Year's shows at the Oakland Coliseum. We lived just far enough away that we would stay overnight at the nearby Holiday Inn. It was walking distance to the venue and because of the number of people, it was a safe walk even at 2:00AM. Anyway, the marquee out front would always announce "WELCOME DEADHEADS", an indicator that that's who would be staying there. And, of course, it was. The scene was particularly funny one evening. While waiting to check in, here comes four young guys through the front door carrying a 6-foot brass hookah on their shoulders. Through the lobby to the elevators and in and up they go! The best part was the look on the manager's face as that, and a lot of other weird stuff, was going on. The parking spaces near the front door were occupied by cars that had backed in, opened their trunks revealing tanks of nitrous oxide and filling balloons that were being handed out to any and all outstretched hands. So, not that much different than the scene in the venue parking lot, but took on an enhanced vibe being at a place like a Holiday Inn.

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@petegrady9905 what a great story! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@timharrigian6845]

That's such a great memory. Thanks so much for watching and daily I'm amazed at the sense of community they created. Truly the power of music...keep it loud

[@finminer]

I discovered the Grateful Dead when I was about 16, in 1973. I was a little too young to catch the 60s. Finally saw them live in August of 1978 at Red Rocks - an ideal venue for them. It was their 2nd show there; they’d played there for the first time a month before. That July show is now an official release. Saw them twice more in the late 70’s.

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@finminer that's awesome and I agree Red Rocks was meant for the Grateful Dead thanks for watching and keep it loud

[@timharrigian6845]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story...Red Rocks=majesty also Alpine Valley...just taylor made for the Dead...keep it loud

[@Bluecollar711]

I'm connecting with like minded people that I can build with. I'm a Bridgeport Connecticut Italian based person trying to change the world. Respect 🤜 🇮🇹 🤛 Bridgeport Strong Connecticut 🤜🇮🇹🤛

[@timharrigian6845]

@Bluecollar711 thanks so much for watching and yes let's keep music alive and thriving...keep it loud

[@Bluecollar711]

@@timharrigian6845 much love and respect I followed the Grateful Dead from 1985 to 1990 when I was arrested and I did a 18-month bid in Connecticut I had dreadlocks many many people from many different states I met and I met thousands of beautiful people back in the 80s holy smokes I wish we could go back to the 80s

[@Kazwell111]

Great to hear you were coherent enough to remember the concert. I was never a Dead Head, but I respect their legacy and how their music and overall vibe touched so many fans on a level few bands have ever done.

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks for watching I am thankful I still have these memories....keep it loud

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@@Kazwell111 very well said. ✌️

[@chrislom5288]

I would have fanboi'd out so hard if I were checking in the Dead to their tour accommodations. That is a memory, thanks for sharing. Very sad about Phil though, never hear playing like that again

[@timharrigian6845]

So True another great gone...let's keep the music alive...Thanks for watching

[@THELostSailor]

Nice story.... Thanks for sharing the memory with us. I was a Taper from 76 till the end (and beyond). I probably recorded the show you saw. If you get back to me with the exact date., and what medium you can listen on., it would be a pleasure to make a copy for you.

[@timharrigian6845]

Awesome that is so great....boy I know you have lots of great memories...I will subscribe and get that info to you..again Thanks for the generous offer and for watching Please let's keep the Music Alive

[@timharrigian6845]

6.27.83....

[@Mr_Joshua73]

Great story brother! Right place, right time! ❤️⚡

[@timharrigian6845]

@Mr_Joshua73 thanks so much for watching your exactly right and it brought the Dead into my world....Keep it Loud...

[@Mr_Joshua73]

@timharrigian6845 I can't pinpoint a particular moment when the Dead came into my life, but once it happened it forever changed my life. Anyone can enjoy wading in the musical waters of the Grateful Dead, but stick around a while and you'll begin to realize the actual DEPTH of their music. ...and every time you think you can see the bottom, you find that it's even deeper. ❤️ "Keep it Loud" ⚡❤️ (so it can't be ignored!)

[@timharrigian6845]

@Mr_Joshua73 boy that's perfectly written...thanks so much for sharing...let's keep REAL music alive....✌️

[@Mr_Joshua73]

@timharrigian6845 Yessir!

[@HanktheFrank]

That is a very cool story. I saw them at Alpine Valley in '87 and '90!! Keep Truckin'! (~):')

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks so much for watching ...Alpine Valley is amazing....❤ let's keep the music alive and keep it loud

[@herpiegerbstick6808]

Weren't the dead banned from Alpine after '89?

[@benjaminrupe5930]

Caught the July 4th show on this tour in Cedar Rapids, IA. The show he's talking about was right before or right after the show I saw.

[@timharrigian6845]

The exact date was 6.27.83....at 62 my memory isn't quite the same...especially after all the parking lot partys😮...Thanks for watching and sharing

[@barbproper9385]

How fun! Keep up the stories, Tim.

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@barbproper9385 thank you, Barbie! Keep watching! There's a lifetime full of them!

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks Aunt Barbie

[@avodiablackheart6131]

Melozone here. designed 1982 greek theater berkeley shirt for GD... Love & Light. lets talk. I was at Jerrys house to arrange it.... Peace....

[@timharrigian6845]

Would love to talk...the Dead always had great merch....thanks for watching RIP Phil

[@toddswartz3510]

Loved poplar Creek, nice small outdoor venue, unfortunately no longer as far as I know

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@toddswartz3510 yep it's gone lots of fond memories thanks so much for watching and remember KEEP IT LOUD!

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing it really was a sweet place...sadly now just a memory...😢

[@timharrigian6845]

Great story....love it

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more stories!

[@fluxcapacitor1621]

Cool story. I went to several shows during the same time period. I too had no idea what it was all about until the first time. Felt like it was a time machine back to the 60s. The girls with the bells...We called it the twinkle zone. There was a grassy area above the seating that wasn't in direct line of sight with the sound system so the music wasn't as loud. As we walked into the twinkle zone, the music faded away and the bells took over. They were dancing around us without making eye contact or bumping into us. It was bizarre.

[@timharrigian6845]

That's a great description. Like being on a different planet. Plus Grill Chesse sandwiches for $1.00 in the parking lot so they would have gas money to the next show

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

Great story, Flux Capacitor! Thank you so much for sharing 🎶⚡️🧸

[@garylambrow4446]

Thank you

[@timharrigian6845]

No Thank you for watching and supporting our channel....keep it loud

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@@garylambrow4446 good to see you, Gary. Thank you ✌️🎶

[@TheGunnCat]

The first Dead tape I got was Reckoning in 1981 or so. The second one I got was American Beauty. The next 75 tapes or so were all bootlegs I got trading with friends.

[@timharrigian6845]

Will always remember my friends huge tape box with Dead Shows....thanks for watching and keep it loud

[@juansurfcity1605]

NICE!!!!!! 👍🤙✌

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks for watching

[@hidenseekin]

Early 80s,The Dead stayed at the Austin Marriott where I was working room service. They were playing a gig ay Manor Downs. I waited on Jerry G twice in one night. First time he ordered Mariott Burger, fries and a hot fudge sundae, later another hot fudge sundea. I noticed one of the times when I went to his room to set the food tray down, there was an ashtray full of used matches, no cigarettes, just piled high matches, and his were Grey, like he'd been handling charcoal. One of the times on my way out of the room, there was a knock on the door. Since I was leaving, I was the one opening the door. Somebody, guy, reached out, thinking it was him answering the door, had something in his hand and joyfully said, "here you go!" Saw ot was me and went, "whoa!" Anyway, I went to another room and somebody put me on the guest list for 2 for the show. I wasn't a fan at the time, and when we got there, there was such a crowd at the gates, the decided not to go. Probably a big mistake. But at least I have my memory with Jerry!

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@hidenseekin that is an amazing story. It's the reason I love music and as we get shall I say "more mature" we really need to share these stories thanks so much for watching and sharing your memories let's keep the music alive and always KEEP IT LOUD ❤️

[@Honey-Sanchez]

My good friend Dan was a bellboy - desk clerk at the Alexis Hotel in Seattle when Bob Dylan came to town. His entourage took 3 floors and Dan was assigned to lay out a mini Bristol Cream bottles and and a mint to each bed. I guess Jakob was in charge of their huge English Mastiff and Dan was a little on edge. The smell of Northern Lights wafted throughout. Anyway Dan and his doorman friend happened to see Bob alone window shopping next door and one said "Short little fuc*er isn't he. Welp, that's my Bob Dylan story.

[@timharrigian6845]

Love these stories...thanks for watching and sharing...keep it loud..

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@Honey-Sanchez great story!! Thank you so much for sharing!! ✨️🎶

[@dpall38]

Hey dude those safety glasses aren’t going to protect your eyes if they are on your hat.

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@@dpall38 hahaha 😆 good eye!! ✌️

[@timharrigian6845]

Well spotted sir High Comedy!!! Thanks for watching...and let's keep music alive...

[@Louniverse]

He puts them on when he’s banging yo mama down by the riverside

[@bb57365]

Tripping is a prerequisite. Trust me.

[@timharrigian6845]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks so much for watching and KEEP IT LOUD

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@bb57365 well said. Thanks for watching, Brian ✌️🎶

[@jackhaugh]

I’m not a fan, but say being high AF is a plus.

[@timharrigian6845]

@jackhaugh that's certainly one way to look at it...thanks for watching and keep it loud

[@subg8858]

Nah

[@Lawrence-od6gt]

If you werent tripping whats the point

[@timharrigian6845]

Well that's a good question with a long story behind it....but thanks for watching and keep it loud!!!!

[@tonijohnson7910]

Thank you! Great reporting!

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@tonijohnson7910 thanks, Toni! And thank you for tuning in! ✨️

[@joev4483]

YNWA 😊

[@timharrigian6845]

So very true.. thanks so much for watching as with the Reds...with Music you will never walk alone....keep it loud😊

[@toddgittins5692]

Yawn, cool.

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks for watching every comment and view helps push the video out to other let's keep the music alive and keep it loud

[@brianstones6234]

Video is 4:20! Liverpool suck arse!!!! Glory Glory Man United!!!!

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@brianstones6234 thanks. Every comment pushes the video and helps it reach more music lovers 💪🏽🎶

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting it helps to get the video out there for others to see Keep it loud!!!

[@WN_Byers]

CIA band. Lot of old fools out here

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks for watching all comments help get this video out there...keep it loud...

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@WN_Byers ✌️✨️ haha 😄. And we love that ✨️🎶 Thanks for watching, sir!