backbacon Posted June 17, 2002 Report Share Posted June 17, 2002 A message from the band members concerning Alpine: >Dear Friends: > > We are gratefully overwhelmed by the support you have >shown us, specifically the very direct support you demonstrated in >your response to the two shows at Alpine Valley. > You will all understand that we and our promoter were >dismayed by the decision made at the recent Walworth County Highway >Committee meeting. We certainly appreciate the concerns of anyone >who believes that 200,000 people might be coming, but such a number >simply does not square with the 30 years of Dead history. That >being said, we are currently looking at all the alternatives >available to us to insure a safe and successful event. To that end, >we are attempting to resolve the issues that were brought up at the >hearing, as well as looking at other venues in the general region. > As always, we are committed to working with the >communities we visit. We have never wanted to create a situation in >which we, our fans, or the local area has a negative experience. > We intend to play together in public this summer. We >thank you for your patience and understanding -- we will work this >out. As soon as the proper solution reveals itself, we will make >our plans public. Honest, you'll be the first to know. > >Sincerely, > >Mickey, Billy, Phil, and Bobby > -- "Since I'm passing your way today I just stopped in 'cause I want to say I recall our darkness when it crackled like a thunder cloud" Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted June 17, 2002 Report Share Posted June 17, 2002 other venues in the area?? what about pine knob!! wishful thinking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted June 17, 2002 Report Share Posted June 17, 2002 Pine Knob is only about 14-16,000. Somewhere in there. I'm thinking Buckeye Lake may be the best bet for this: it's got the roughly the same capacity as Alpine (~40,000) and ample camping. Plus, the Dead had a history of playing there. Oh, and there is no way 200,000 people will show up. Wrong. Those East Troy folk are so damed silly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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