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Thanks for blowing my cover Bouche! How am I gonna get any good photo-ops if the chicks start realizing I'm not in moe?

My life is over....

Bobby's gonna be fine, anybody can have an off night.

Weir praying for ya big guy!

Wow that's awesome! So will that be Thursday March 17th then?

Hmmmmm. My interest is peaked.

Can you give us a hint?

Hopefully they'll do a late night Bonnaroo set together, as Particle is already on the bill.

From Jambase:

(LOS ANGELES, CA) – February 8, 2005 – The Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart and Particle, a pioneering electronic/jam-rock band, have come together to form HYDRA. The new group will launch a 14-date tour debuting their innovative sound nationwide, beginning April 7th in Santa Cruz, California and ending on April 24th in Washington, DC. Stops include The Fillmore in San Francisco, The Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, and New York's Roseland Ballroom while wrapping its way around the country.

This union marks the first time Hart has joined an existing act to create a new unit. Of the venture he explains, "Hydra is about extreme music. Extreme music for extreme people. I need it!" Equally as excited about the collaboration, the members of Particle declare, "Hydra's sound is a departure from anything we've ever done before. It's a whole new breed of sonic exploration." Concertgoers can expect to hear original material such as "Heart Of The Hydra," "Creature of Comfort" and "The Glow" as well as a sampling of Particle songs, and a dose from Hart's catalogue, including the possibility of fresh takes on Grateful Dead classics.

Mickey Hart is a Grammy award winner and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. His near 40 years with the Dead plus myriad of world music projects have brought a heightened awareness to the role of the drum in global cultures. As half the percussion tandem known as the Rhythm Devils, Mickey transcended the conventions of rock drumming. Particle has enjoyed a whirlwind career trajectory since forming in 2000. The instrumental quartet's signature 'funktronic' blend has earned them a core audience of adventurous music fans dubbed Particle People. Highlight performances include Coachella, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, Austin City Limits Festival, and recent performances in Japan and Europe. Particle was recently hailed as one of pop's "New Faces" by Rolling Stone and their debut album Launchpad garnered critical praise and was named one of 2004's Top Ten Records by the Associated Press.

Enter The Hydra This Spring!

Tour dates and venues as follows:

April 7 | Santa Cruz, CA-Catalyst

April 8 | San Francisco, CA-The Fillmore

April 9 | San Diego, CA-4th & B

April 10 | Los Angeles, CA-Henry Fonda Theatre

April 12 | Denver, CO-Paramount Theatre

April 14 | Minneapolis, MN-Quest

April 15 | Milwaukee, WI-The Rave

April 16 | Chicago, IL-Vic Theatre

April 17 | St. Louis, MO-Orpheum Theatre

April 19 | Covington, KY-Madison Theatre

April 21 | Worcester, MA-Palladium

April 22 | New York, NY-Roseland Ballroom

April 23 | Philadelphia, PA-Electric Factory

April 24 | Washington, DC-9:30 Club

Hmmm, this show is starting to sound better and better all the time.

I'm sending you both all the extra healing positive energy I can spare.

Here's to hoping that you're both back on your feet soon!

I just want to say thanks again for everyone's kindness and hospitality in our nations capital. You guys are as brilliant and you are hilarious, and although it is hard to come up to Ottawa for the evening, just to turn around and head home it was worth every minute.

You guys are pure gold!

Thanks a million,

Cary

Trey band is great, and they have a lot of potential to give us lots to dance about! I say let's give the new line-up a chance and see what they can do.

Hey Hux, this McCartney you speak of, I think I've heard of him somewhere. Is he any good?

I bet he couldn't even tie Bobby's shoelaces.

Though we've only met a couple of times, I can truly say that you are a stand up guy and a irreplaceable fixture on the scene. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your tapings with us all.

Big props to Bradm, you da man!

Oh yeah I left gay disco off my list as well.

Good old time bluegrass (and lots of the newer stuff), almost always gives me shivers when the pickers are just given'er. Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Bela Fleck when he's in bluegrass mode etc. seldom let me down. Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs are always exceptional as well.

I'm not in Ottawa much, but those guys are 2 for 2 at showing an out-of-towner a bitchin' (that's right I said bitchin') good time.

You guys are the best, and the earth is a better place to be on because of you.

Big props to 40 Main tenants and the kids who pop by.

I had a little trouble when I started at 10:00 am, but still managed to grab 2 tix at the starting price. I have a hunch we're gonna have some fun in the Tennessee sun!

What!?! Sorry I'm confused, are you guys saying that Studog likes dogs and hence the nickname and the doggie porn? Or is that just what he wants for his birthday?

Paisley and Paan: it would be great to see you guys out tonight if you can make it.

P.S. If you come bring your dancin' boots, (and leave your sissy pants at home).

Is anyone thinking of going? I missed them last week but heard the shows were great and will likely attend tonights festivities in Guelph.

Who's in?

First tape....I believe it was Run DMC Raisin' Hell. That's the first cassette I remember loving anyway.

Happy Birthday Ryan. I'm sure that you aren't too old to giv'er. We'll see the next time you are in Kitchener.

It could be worse....I have a hunch I'll be the lonely old cat man. Wait a minute, cats are cool!

Hey Sloth, don't worry your heady southwestern Ontario vibes are on the way.

((((((((((gooooooo SLOTH!)))))))))

Yeah, I forgot my nero's eve poster at 40 Main. Has anyone seen it.......?

The line up looks pretty good to me. I've been to all three Bonnaroos but the past three also had Bobby Weir. Once they add the late night mightnight until dawn Ratdog set I'll be sold.