tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30456445205484723792024-03-14T05:02:06.935-04:00Blogging In The Upstate Of South CarolinaJust another blogger living in the Upstate of South Carolina, transplanted here from Chicago in 2002. Blogging my way through my life experiences both old and new. Enjoy life!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-36312665736728351712015-05-27T12:55:00.001-04:002015-05-27T12:55:06.477-04:00Paul Harvey " Policeman " One of His Best Narrations<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RUUZ2fKVqcs" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-76798815885247086142015-03-14T23:16:00.001-04:002015-03-14T23:16:29.598-04:00A Change Is In The Air<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been thinking about things going on in my life a lot lately. Although I have been living here in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.0,-81.0&spn=3.0,3.0&q=34.0,-81.0%20(South%20Carolina)&t=h" rel="geolocation nofollow" target="_blank" title="South Carolina">South Carolina</a> for going on 13 years, which is the longest time I have ever lived in the same area, I don't feel as stable in my life as I want to. I like living in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.7166666667,-82.1833333333&spn=1.0,1.0&q=34.7166666667,-82.1833333333%20(Upstate%20South%20Carolina)&t=h" rel="geolocation nofollow" target="_blank" title="Upstate South Carolina">the Upstate</a> of South Carolina and have no plans on leaving this area. I guess I have been looking for what makes ME happy in my life since the passing of my mother in 2012. I spent so much time helping her and taking care of her that I decided I would take time for myself now and do what makes me happy. I love my profession as a Law Enforcement Officer and know that was the right choice for me. It is hard to find a place that you can call home when it comes to work. I am a team player and need to work with others that are part of the same team as well. I have a lot to give and love to train others to be the best officer that they can be also. Despite all the the negative news concerning Law Enforcement I believe that there are more good officers than bad ones and will continue to serve my community.</div>
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Another New Year is upon us. So many things, both good and bad, happened in 2014. The one thing that I have learned over the years is that we cannot live in the past, all we can do is learn from the past. I have my sights set on the future and from what I can see the future is bright. My goals have shifted and things that used to seem important in my life have changed as well. I have taken a path to make myself and those important to me happy, but ME first.<br />
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I continue to look at what it is that makes me happy and what comes up is service to my country and community. I still work as a Police Officer here at <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furman_University" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Furman University">Furman University</a> and also serve in the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="United States Coast Guard Auxiliary">United States Coast Guard Auxiliary</a>. Both jobs are rewarding and I get to work with like minded people. I have been blessed to be able to be active in my life and will continue to do so until I can no longer serve.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-15682019745058840232014-11-17T22:22:00.001-05:002014-11-17T22:22:14.496-05:00Veteran Tickets Foundation<a href="http://www.vettix.org/ref/277249">Veteran Tickets Foundation</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-45032155973700447752013-02-24T16:46:00.000-05:002013-02-24T16:46:22.893-05:00It's been a while.Yes, I am still here. I had not realized that I have not done anything on my blog since December 2012. I am not really sure why not except to say I have been lazy in my blogging. I made it through the holidays by working as much as I could. It was really hard since it was the first Christmas without my mother. I really did not celebrate Christmas other then dropping off some gifts for my brother, sister-in-law and nephew. The new year has started off in a positive way and I am looking forward to Spring. I got a new Nikon DSLR and hope to get out and about and start getting back into photography.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-47236003463478328142012-12-24T20:39:00.001-05:002012-12-24T20:39:56.067-05:00Merry Christmas!It's Christmas Eve here and only a few more hours until <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Christmas">Christmas day</a> is upon us. This is a lonely Christmas for me as it will be the first Christmas without my mother being here. I miss her very much but do know that she is in a much better place and looking down on me. I chose to work the holidays this year, I figured keeping busy would help me through the holidays and it seems to be helping. I am going to spend Christmas with my kitties before I head off to work. I hope everyone out there has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.history.com/topics/new-years" rel="historycom" target="_blank" title="New Year's ">New Year</a>!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-43319098430658687062012-10-14T18:25:00.000-04:002012-10-14T18:25:22.338-04:00The move is almost completeI have finally gotten around to moving to my new place. It's been a rough few months trying to get moved and finalize all the things with my mothers things not that she is gone. I started my new job with the Furman Police Department back in August. I found a placec less than a mile from campus which is what I wanted. I am close to the foothills and there are a lot of great things to do outdoors up here. I'm not a fan of moving but now that I am almost done it is looking up. Now I can get settled in to my own place, just me and my four cats.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-35390343060734587382012-08-19T13:35:00.001-04:002012-08-19T14:15:59.670-04:00Sometimes moving forward means going back!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container zemanta-img" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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After almost 6 1/2 years as a Simpsonville Police Officer/Corporal I have made a decision to move on to a job with the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.9258333333,-82.4355555556&spn=0.01,0.01&q=34.9258333333,-82.4355555556%20%28Furman%20University%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Furman University">Furman University</a> Police Department. I started my law enforcement career here in South Carolina with the Furman University Police Department back in 2003 and was there until 2006 when I went to Simpsonville. There were many things that helped me decide on the move. I have enjoyed my time at Simpsonville and have worked with many fine officers. My heart always seemed to be with Furman though and and am very honored to get a chance to go back where I started. Furman University is a great place to work and there could not be a more beautiful setting to work in as well.<br />
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This has been a very sad and tough time for the citizens of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.6958333333,-104.808055556&spn=0.1,0.1&q=39.6958333333,-104.808055556%20%28Aurora%2C%20Colorado%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Aurora, Colorado">Aurora, Colorado</a>, the State of Colorado and this Nation. I have watched the news reports, listened to the survivors talk, the victims families, the Police and other <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_first_responder" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Certified first responder">First Responders</a> and the politicians. Usually I keep to myself on such things and try to learn a personal lesson from tragedies such as this mass shooting but this time I feel like it is time to throw out some things.<br />
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I have been hearing so much about all the "what ifs" out there. What if the Aurora Police would have had security at the theater for the opening of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.thedarkknightrises.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="The Dark Knight Rises">The Dark Knight Rises</a>? What if concealed weapons would have been allowed in the theater? What if we had better gun control? What if? What if? What if?<br />
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What if we first pay attention to the victims of this mass shooting, those that died and those that survived. Making sure that they are comforted, and cared for. This is the main task at hand. The suspect was captured and he will be dealt with.<br />
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Now for all the other what if questions. Would the normal two off-duty officers that work the theater on the weekends have stopped this? Probably not. The Dark Knight Rises was playing in multiple theaters and there is no way they could have officers in every theater. The suspect had a plan, more than likely he had cased the theater in advance. Having worked off-duty security in a multiplex theater I can tell you that it is a security nightmare if something like this shooting would happen. First, the suspect had the element of surprise, sad to say, he had the upper hand from the very beginning. If an officer, or two, had been in the theater when this happened they would have been in no better situation then those there to watch the movie. Someone told me that they would have guns and could have shot back. Really? Once the tear gas and shots rang out PANIC also began. As a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_officer" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Police officer">police officer</a>, I can tell you that just because I have a gun does not mean I am super man. Hundreds of people began to run, jump, drop to the floor. Even the best trained officer would find this situation a nightmare to find out who is doing the shooting and then to even try to take a shot without hitting one of the hundreds of people running.<br />
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The other what if I have been asked and seen posted throughout the Internet is one concerning a law abiding citizen carrying concealed in the theater. Maybe, maybe not. Right place, right time. Again you still have mass panic, disorientation, darkness, lack of formal training and the big one in my mind how do you shoot at a single person without hitting the hundreds that are trying to flee. My biggest issue with this is what would keep the fleeing people from thinking you were just another gunman in the dark trying to do the same thing the suspect was doing, kill people.<br />
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I listened to one of the victims that was shot and survived talk on the news last night and she said something that really hit home with me. She was a veteran and been to <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.3333333333,44.4333333333&spn=10.0,10.0&q=33.3333333333,44.4333333333%20%28Iraq%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Iraq">Iraq</a>. She said that in Iraq you always expected something could happen but in that theater no one expected anything to happen. No one could have been prepared for what occurred. That is key here. If we are to start to expect things like this will occur then we as a society would have to change our whole way of life when we go out. <br />
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As always, after a tragedy such as this, the politicians, and others, come out and start yelling <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Gun control">Gun Control</a>. I am a firm believer of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Second Amendment to the United States Constitution">2nd Amendment</a> but I also do not believe that it gives us the right to arm ourselves to the point of having more firepower then most small countries. There has to be a middle ground in the type of weapons that can be obtained. This suspect had obtained all of his weapons legally as well as all of his ammunition. As for the body armor, why does anyone that is not police or military need body armor? I know there are those out there that feel that is something they should have a right to own as well.<br />
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So what is the right answer to stopping this from happening again? I am not really sure other then to say we must keep living and believing in who we are and that things like this are mostly random acts of violence by people with issues. Does that mean we should not protect ourselves? Of course not, but we live in a society that has done very well at protecting it's people. We have a strong legal system, although not perfect. We have a strong government, although not perfect. We have the worlds best law enforcement and military, although not perfect. We have more rights then most other countries in this world. I have lived or visited over 30 countries in my life and I can say without a doubt we may not be a perfect nation of people but this is the best country in the world to live free and in peace.<br />
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The Aurora Police Department and all of the other First Responders did exactly what they were trained to do. Their fast response most likely saved lives and they should all be thanked for what they do every day. I am proud to be a Law Enforcement Officer. <br />
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I'm sitting here glued to CNN watching the latest about the shooting that happened today in Aurora, Colorado. I have had several phone calls from friends asking me a lot of "what if" questions. I really do not like answering those kinds of questions as I don't think anyone can really know what if. I know that as a law enforcement officer I think about these events with a different outlook then the everyday person. <br />
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My Mother had been fighting <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cancercenter.com/colon-cancer/colon-cancer-symptoms.cfm" rel="cancercenter" target="_blank" title="colon cancer symptoms">colon cancer</a> for over six years now. Up until recently she fought it hard and even seemed to be winning some of the battles. In the last month though the battles became more then even she could fight. Although I moved in with her this past August to help her around the house and be there for her it just got harder and harder on her. I cherish those few months that I actually got to live with my Mother again and would do it all over again if I had the chance. For a while her doctors were encouraged on this last treatment option of chemotherapy and she was even gaining some weight and a little of that lost energy would come through. About a month or so ago she had to be taken to the hospital for a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_fracture" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Compression fracture">compression fracture</a> in her back, which the doctors were able to relieve the pressure from with a procedure. Once we brought her home I could tell she was very tired and was going downhill. She once asked me, "why do you want to keep me hanging around here"? I told her it wasn't just me but her entire family and especially her grandson, Alex, who adored having here around. On her last trip to the hospital, as I was helping her into the wheelchair, she looked me straight in the eyes and simply said, "I am dying". It was after that the doctors all stated that they had done all they could for her and suggested placing her in Hospice. From that point I could tell Mom was tired and in more pain so we tried to make her as comfortable as possible for her last few days here on earth. My mother passed into the Kingdom of Heaven at 9:21 PM on April 16, 2012 with myself and my brother at her side. My mother spent her life helping other as a Nurse, parent, grandparent and helping her loving pets. Rest in Peace Mother!<br />
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It seems that the spring storm season has started early in the Midwest and Southern states. Over the last few days strong storms have spawned many tornadoes and severe storms that have caused massive damage and many deaths. It is very important that we all take these storms seriously when they are forecast. To many people think that it won't happen to them and then find that it is to late to take shelter.<br />
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The outpouring from the community was overwhelming. There were threats by the Westboro Baptist Church that they would attend the funeral in protest. The community responded with hundreds showing up in support of PFC Whitmire and his family. There were flags flying and people lining the procession route shoulder to shoulder. As I led the procession in my patrol car I could not hold back my tears as I saw the support and love of this community with there signs and flags waving. Although it was such a sad day I could not help but be touched by the community and the way they came out for this young hero.<br />
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Overall I really have a lot to be thankful for and very little to regret. I guess the best thing is to keep a positive attitude about everything that goes on in my life. The new year will only be as good as I make it. I am not big on making New Years resolutions as I prefer to just say I will do all I can to make it a better year for me and those around me. <br />
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<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=4b4d4074-8560-4f27-8bd5-e387ff58400a" style="border: medium none; float: right;" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879750445333899693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045644520548472379.post-89019327994221523882011-08-27T10:28:00.000-04:002011-08-27T10:28:29.833-04:00Hurricane Irene<span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: left;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hurricane_Irene_%281999%29-_SC.JPG" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Hurricane Irene off the coast of South Carolin..." height="300" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Hurricane_Irene_%281999%29-_SC.JPG/300px-Hurricane_Irene_%281999%29-_SC.JPG" style="border: none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="clear: both; float: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hurricane_Irene_%281999%29-_SC.JPG" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></span></span>It seems that the folks here in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.7166666667,-82.1833333333&spn=1.0,1.0&q=34.7166666667,-82.1833333333%20%28Upstate%20South%20Carolina%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Upstate South Carolina">the Upstate</a> of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.0,-81.0&spn=3.0,3.0&q=34.0,-81.0%20%28South%20Carolina%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Carolina">South Carolina</a> have missed the brunt of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Irene_%281999%29" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Hurricane Irene (1999)">Hurricane Irene</a>. The days preceding her arrival there was a chance that it could hit as far south as <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.7833333333,-79.9333333333&spn=0.1,0.1&q=32.7833333333,-79.9333333333%20%28Charleston%2C%20South%20Carolina%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Charleston, South Carolina">Charleston</a> but as she approached that changed and it was moved farther north. Hurricanes always seem to become some sort of cult phenomenon despite the destruction they can cause. New Yorkers are by far the most interesting when told they could be in the path of Irene. They throw parties, make t-shirts and generally make jokes. While down here in the south people seem to take them way more seriously. I just hope that no matter where Irene hits that people are smart and safe and there is no injuries and minimal damage to property. <br />
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The quake was felt in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.8951111111,-77.0366666667&spn=0.1,0.1&q=38.8951111111,-77.0366666667%20%28Washington%2C%20D.C.%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Washington, D.C.">Washington, D.C.</a>, and as far away as <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="North Carolina">North Carolina</a> and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.0,-75.0&spn=3.0,3.0&q=43.0,-75.0%20%28New%20York%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="New York">New York</a>, witnesses said. While all <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.8897222222,-77.0088888889&spn=0.01,0.01&q=38.8897222222,-77.0088888889%20%28United%20States%20Capitol%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="United States Capitol">U.S. Capitol</a> buildings were evacuated, there were no reports of injuries or damage. <br />
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<b>Ticket Holders Turned Away (as reported by WYFF 4)</b><br />
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By 10:30 a.m., some ticket-holding attendees said they were being turned away at the door. Greenville Fire Chief Tom McDowell said that the BI-Lo Center was at capacity, so people were only being let in as others came out.Get Motivated media spokesman Johnny Caloria contradicted McDowell said that the event is <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seating_assignment" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Seating assignment">general seating</a>, and some people were standing in stairwells and not taking seats, so that was why people were being turned away.<br />
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News 4’s Kim Quintero said she came across a group of people downtown who bought tickets to the event, waited two hours to get in, but were turned away at the door because the center had reached maximum capacity. They said they were not offered refunds, just workbooks and told to wait outside.Lynn Scott told News 4 that she closed her business to be able to attend the event, but she was one of many who were stopped outside.When she found out she missed Guiliani and Forbes speaking, Scott said, “Oh, my gosh! I really wanted to hear what they had to say. Why would you oversell your situation? That’s wrong.”<br />
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On the work side of things I went to night shift about 6 weeks ago to help out a fellow officer that needed to go to day shift for family reasons. Now I am getting the chance to go back to day shift, which I think will be a good thing since my sleeping has not been all that good while working night shift. <br />
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For now I am just trying to get settled in to a new living situation and work hours, then life might get back to some sort of normal, whatever that may be.<br />
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</span><span class="body">July 29</span><br />
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<span class="body">Time: 7pm <br />
Gates open: 5:30pm <br />
On sale April 15, 2011, at 10am </span><br />
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Tickets:<br />
$59.50 - RESERVED PAVILION SEATING <br />
$39.50 - LAWN All seats are General Admission – No seating available – Bring blanket<br />
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</div><div class="body"><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.myspace.com/gratefuldead" rel="myspace" target="_blank" title="Grateful Dead">Grateful Dead</a> members <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.phillesh.net/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Phil Lesh">Phil Lesh</a> & Bob Weir’s Furthur return for one show only on July 29 at 7pm. Fans can expect Lesh & Weir to push the musical envelope with jaw-dropping improvisations and loving renditions of Grateful Dead classics, with a band that includes keyboardist <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.rat-dog.com/band/jeff-chimenti.php" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Jeff Chimenti">Jeff Chimenti</a>, drummer <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.beneventorussoduo.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Joe Russo (musician)">Joe Russo</a> (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.myspace.com/beneventorussoduocom" rel="myspace" target="_blank" title="Benevento/Russo Duo">Benevento - Russo Duo</a>, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.myspace.com/treyanastasio" rel="myspace" target="_blank" title="Trey Anastasio">Trey Anastasio</a>), guitarist <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.johnkmusic.net/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="John Kadlecik">John Kadlecik</a> (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.darkstarorchestra.net/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Dark Star Orchestra">Dark Star Orchestra</a>) along with backing vocalists Sunshine Becker & Jeff Pehrson. New and old fans of the Grateful Dead alike will be entranced as Phil & Bob take the musical journey “furthur”, exploring some of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved songs in a tour that promises to keep the feet stomping and the bodies shaking. </div> <br />
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