by happycat! >^.^<m~ | Aug 12, 2014 | Bob Weir
ED. NOTE 8.13.2014: Tim Flannery has chosen to take his note about Bob down from Facebook, stating he shouldn’t have shared it. DHL understands his reasons for sharing it, to let those who care about Bob know something… and that is the same reason we shared it here. If this were on Tim’s personal page we wouldn’t have seen it, but he posted it to his band’s page, Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe, and as such, we treated it as public information (as did other publication’s like Jambands and JamBase) – and fans are seeking news, and we were happy to share something on a positive note. We are not wanting to spread any rumors, misinformation, or push to deeply into Bob Weir’s private life.
People have been calling and writing to DHL asking about Bob, and truthfully, we know very little more than has been published – and DHL will not spread rumors.
Also receiving lots of calls is Bob Weir’s friend – Tim Flannery, SF Giants 3rd Base Coach & Musician… Flannery posted a message from Bob on his band’s Facebook page yesterday.
Via Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe on Facebook
Bobby Weir tonight cancelled all of his shows with Ratdog for the next year, Rolling Stone came out with lots of rumored stories. I emailed The Chief tonight this was his response, for those that have asked.
“Thnx, I’m doing fine, just a bit too much work and especially travel. This year has been especially busy; I’ve put in more miles in the first six months than I normally do in a year. Taking some time off, which I haven’t done in 50 years…”
Cheers,
Weir”
by happycat! >^.^<m~ | May 30, 2013 | Bob Weir
via TRI Studios:
… a very special night of music featuring the TRI Allstars; Bob Weir, Dave Schools, Jason Crosby, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti, Leslie Mendelson and Jonathan Wilson with special guests Beth Orton and Grateful Dead archivist, David Lemieux (and don’t forget Snapper!).
Come be a part of our live studio audience and join the festivities….
Tickets go on sale at the Terrapin box office Tuesday, June 4 at 4 p.m. Tickets will be available online through Terrapin Crossroads on Wednesday, June 5.
Welcome back Bob!
by happycat! >^.^<m~ | Apr 27, 2013 | Bob Weir
BOB WEIR IS OK!
Deadheads are concerned for the health and well being of the Grateful Dead’s Ace rhythm guitar player, Bob Weir, after he took a fall on stage during a concert performance by his band Furthur Thursday night April 25, at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. It was the 9th night in 12 days, concluding the bands sold out run at the theater. The band ended up completing the show without Weir. Deadheadland previously reported on these events here.
Confidential reports came in to the Deadheadland offices shortly after the show ended that Weir was fine. DHL did our best, to convey this message to the community, but we had yet to receive much detail or further information on whether Furthur would continue going further on their Furthur tour, which had one more date, Saturday April 27th (tonight) in Atlantic City.
Reports from the bands guitar player, John Kadlecik were posted online (though later removed) stating that Weir had taken an Ambien, thinking it was a pain killer, and that was the problem. Meanwhile social media exploded all day, Grateful Dead and Furthur fan groups and pages on Facebook, as well as online boards like ThePhilZone, getting into lengthy threads and SHOUT FESTS over the details. Many expressed outrage that the band continued playing, while others applauded their show must go on approach. Opinions covered the gamut, but overall there was a deep concern for Bob and his well being, and several calls for the band to cancel upcoming shows and give him a break.
Bob Weir’s fall garnered much media coverage (Rolling Stone, TMZ, Hidden Track, jambands, JamBase, ABC News), and a widely circulating YouTube video of Bob’s fall during the song “Unbroken Chain” the fans were getting most concerned. Deadheadland has chosen to not directly share this video, out of respect for Bob and his fans, as it is most disturbing to watch.
Deadheadland does not want to fuel any fires, and while we are striving for honest reporting, we are also fans and friends with the band and Deadhead community at large. DHL stayed positive, and waited to hear real news, and not spread rumor.
Gratefully, one of our lovely fans, shared a picture of Bob eating dinner, and that brought lots of calm to many a worried mind.
This picture was shared on our page by a fan, with these words:
Bobby Weir, alive & WELL right now in Greenwich CT having a nice dinner with some of the boys… LOVE
Bob was asked how he was doing, he said he is “feeling GOOD!” We were told he was not bothered by anyone, and was able to enjoy a nice meal. DHL shared this picture with the community, and everyone was able to give a sigh of relief.
W
e got final confirmation this morning, via a tweet from Furthur:
Might as well… (~);}
