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...✌️

[@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

[@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. ✌️

[@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 ✌️🎶

[@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! ✌️✨️🎶

[@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

[@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

[@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...😢

[@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

[@timharrigian6845]

Great story....love it

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more stories!

[@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....

[@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

[@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 ✌️🎶

[@juansurfcity1605]

NICE!!!!!! 👍🤙✌

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks for watching

[@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 🎶⚡️🧸

[@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

[@tonijohnson7910]

Thank you! Great reporting!

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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

[@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!! ✨️🎶

[@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!

[@Jacktors]

Booooring story

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks for watching every view helps push the video to reach more viewers....keep it loud👍

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

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[@EricCavallari-s8c]

Rip off. there's no story.

[@timharrigian6845]

Thanks for watching all views help push the video out there keep it loud.

[@idiosyncraticidiots8190]

@@EricCavallari-s8c thanks for the comment! Every comment helps the video reach more music lovers! 🎶💪🏼