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I think this will be the direction the Stones take:
The supergroup — featuring the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chiment — kicked off their 31-date summer tour earlier this week with a gig at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Walnut Creek amphitheater. As the band announced earlier this month, fans attending their concerts this summer must show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the shows, while fans in “pit” seating are required to be fully vaccinated.
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Just watching the CBC… reports are that the US will extend the land border closure, in effect until tomorrow, for a further month. (The border has been open for fully vaxed Americans to enter Canada since August 9.) And the rate of Covid infections in the US, adjusted by population, is nine times the Canadian rate of infection… Apparently one of the factors in the decision to extend the border closure Stateside is that they don’t want to open the border to Mexico due to their infection rate, and feel that Canada and Mexico should be treated the same for political reasons. If the tour goes, it will be a major hassle for Canucks unless the land border opens. Not looking great at this point.
It's mind boggling that Canada has its land border open to a country with 9 times the rate of infection, but they in turn, won't let us in.
I think Canada has lost it's marbles.
At least it's only to Americans that can prove they've been double vaccinated. Since the border has been reopened, I actually haven't seen many American vehicles on the highways here between Hope and Chilliwack, a few from Washington state. TONS of Albertans though.
I wonder how late can the Stones put off an announcement if they are planning on postponing? End of August?
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I think this will be the direction the Stones take:
The supergroup — featuring the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chiment — kicked off their 31-date summer tour earlier this week with a gig at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Walnut Creek amphitheater. As the band announced earlier this month, fans attending their concerts this summer must show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the shows, while fans in “pit” seating are required to be fully vaccinated.
Hope so.
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SomeTorontoGirl
I met a couple from Florida up here a couple weeks back. They were vaxed. I asked them if they knew when the border might reopen for us to travel to the US and their response was that the Pres has bigger things to worry about than Canada. Thanks so very much.
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With lot of artist canceling or postponed their shows due to pandemic, I strongly feel even THE ROLLING STONES will be canceling their 2021 September shows. Hate to say it but it will be.
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I think this will be the direction the Stones take:
The supergroup — featuring the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chiment — kicked off their 31-date summer tour earlier this week with a gig at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Walnut Creek amphitheater. As the band announced earlier this month, fans attending their concerts this summer must show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the shows, while fans in “pit” seating are required to be fully vaccinated.
Hope so.
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georgemcdonnell314
I think this will be the direction the Stones take:
The supergroup — featuring the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chiment — kicked off their 31-date summer tour earlier this week with a gig at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Walnut Creek amphitheater. As the band announced earlier this month, fans attending their concerts this summer must show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the shows, while fans in “pit” seating are required to be fully vaccinated.
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Not all US covid news is bad. I think the boys timing may end up being spot on.
With full FDA approval for Pfizer expected Monday, vax numbers will likely rise again from here.
Today- "For the third day in a row, more than one million vaccine doses were reported administered in a single day, per the CDC. The last time this happened was the first week of July."- CNN [twitter.com]
Prognosis
U.S. Covid Vaccinations Rise to Levels Not Seen Since the Spring
Almost half a million Americans are starting vaccination each day
By Drew Armstrong
August 17, 2021, 2:53 PM PDT
The number of people getting a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine has risen to almost half a million a day, a level last seen at the end of May when the U.S. vaccination campaign was still in full swing in much of the country.
Unlike the spring rollout, however, the new bump in vaccinations has been driven by counties in the South, which earlier in the year were among the most resistant to getting the shots and still have lower rates of vaccination than many other places.
[www.bloomberg.com]
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Not all US covid news is bad. I think the boys timing may end up being spot on.
With full FDA approval for Pfizer expected Monday, vax numbers will likely rise again from here.
Today- "For the third day in a row, more than one million vaccine doses were reported administered in a single day, per the CDC. The last time this happened was the first week of July."- CNN [twitter.com]
Prognosis
U.S. Covid Vaccinations Rise to Levels Not Seen Since the Spring
Almost half a million Americans are starting vaccination each day
By Drew Armstrong
August 17, 2021, 2:53 PM PDT
The number of people getting a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine has risen to almost half a million a day, a level last seen at the end of May when the U.S. vaccination campaign was still in full swing in much of the country.
Unlike the spring rollout, however, the new bump in vaccinations has been driven by counties in the South, which earlier in the year were among the most resistant to getting the shots and still have lower rates of vaccination than many other places.
[www.bloomberg.com]
That is very good news.
Don’t know that it will change everyone’s mind, but there is certainly a portion of the country that is or was waiting for full official approval to get the vaccine.
I hope we do see a bump, even a modest one in the vaccinations per day following the full official approval.
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Just watching the CBC… reports are that the US will extend the land border closure, in effect until tomorrow, for a further month. (The border has been open for fully vaxed Americans to enter Canada since August 9.) And the rate of Covid infections in the US, adjusted by population, is nine times the Canadian rate of infection… Apparently one of the factors in the decision to extend the border closure Stateside is that they don’t want to open the border to Mexico due to their infection rate, and feel that Canada and Mexico should be treated the same for political reasons. If the tour goes, it will be a major hassle for Canucks unless the land border opens. Not looking great at this point.
It's mind boggling that Canada has its land border open to a country with 9 times the rate of infection, but they in turn, won't let us in.
I think Canada has lost it's marbles.
At least it's only to Americans that can prove they've been double vaccinated. Since the border has been reopened, I actually haven't seen many American vehicles on the highways here between Hope and Chilliwack, a few from Washington state. TONS of Albertans though.
I wonder how late can the Stones put off an announcement if they are planning on postponing? End of August?
I speculated earlier, I think in this thread, 2 weeks before the first gig, or Sep 12 to be the latest. They could wait that long to see if things start improving, but yeah if things continue upward until the end of August it would take so long to bend it down...they could end it then.
They without a doubt are having those discussions. Are you from Hope DGA35?
Hey Treacle, I am from Hope, work in Chilliwack!
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Just watching the CBC… reports are that the US will extend the land border closure, in effect until tomorrow, for a further month. (The border has been open for fully vaxed Americans to enter Canada since August 9.) And the rate of Covid infections in the US, adjusted by population, is nine times the Canadian rate of infection… Apparently one of the factors in the decision to extend the border closure Stateside is that they don’t want to open the border to Mexico due to their infection rate, and feel that Canada and Mexico should be treated the same for political reasons. If the tour goes, it will be a major hassle for Canucks unless the land border opens. Not looking great at this point.
It's mind boggling that Canada has its land border open to a country with 9 times the rate of infection, but they in turn, won't let us in.
I think Canada has lost it's marbles.
At least it's only to Americans that can prove they've been double vaccinated. Since the border has been reopened, I actually haven't seen many American vehicles on the highways here between Hope and Chilliwack, a few from Washington state. TONS of Albertans though.
I wonder how late can the Stones put off an announcement if they are planning on postponing? End of August?
I met a couple from Florida up here a couple weeks back. They were vaxed. I asked them if they knew when the border might reopen for us to travel to the US and their response was that the Pres has bigger things to worry about than Canada. Thanks so very much.
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Just watching the CBC… reports are that the US will extend the land border closure, in effect until tomorrow, for a further month. (The border has been open for fully vaxed Americans to enter Canada since August 9.) And the rate of Covid infections in the US, adjusted by population, is nine times the Canadian rate of infection… Apparently one of the factors in the decision to extend the border closure Stateside is that they don’t want to open the border to Mexico due to their infection rate, and feel that Canada and Mexico should be treated the same for political reasons. If the tour goes, it will be a major hassle for Canucks unless the land border opens. Not looking great at this point.
It's mind boggling that Canada has its land border open to a country with 9 times the rate of infection, but they in turn, won't let us in.
I think Canada has lost it's marbles.
At least it's only to Americans that can prove they've been double vaccinated. Since the border has been reopened, I actually haven't seen many American vehicles on the highways here between Hope and Chilliwack, a few from Washington state. TONS of Albertans though.
I wonder how late can the Stones put off an announcement if they are planning on postponing? End of August?
I speculated earlier, I think in this thread, 2 weeks before the first gig, or Sep 12 to be the latest. They could wait that long to see if things start improving, but yeah if things continue upward until the end of August it would take so long to bend it down...they could end it then.
They without a doubt are having those discussions. Are you from Hope DGA35?
Hey Treacle, I am from Hope, work in Chilliwack!
It would be funny if we already know each other.
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A friend sent me pictures of Guns n Roses at the Banc of California stadium from Thursday nights show, huge stadium crowd.
Mostly shots of the band but the few that showed the audience it didn’t look like many had Kotex’s stuck to their face.
Let’s face it, a lot of these bands that canceled aren’t selling tickets.it may be that the virus scared people off or it’s the economy but I notice at big events like baseball or GnR where people actually show up there are less excuses.
Honestly it seems to me there are droves of people who like being locked down, like their little masks and hiding in their houses.
Next year they’ll want to shut down again for the lambda variant then something else after that.
Or they’re in Europe and hope the Stones cancel the U.S and try again in 2022, I got news for you. The virus is never going away, ever.
It will always be here in some form, plan accordingly.
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A friend sent me pictures of Guns n Roses at the Banc of California stadium from Thursday nights show, huge stadium crowd.
Mostly shots of the band but the few that showed the audience it didn’t look like many had Kotex’s stuck to their face.
Let’s face it, a lot of these bands that canceled aren’t selling tickets.it may be that the virus scared people off or it’s the economy but I notice at big events like baseball or GnR where people actually show up there are less excuses.
Honestly it seems to me there are droves of people who like being locked down, like their little masks and hiding in their houses.
Next year they’ll want to shut down again for the lambda variant then something else after that.
Or they’re in Europe and hope the Stones cancel the U.S and try again in 2022, I got news for you. The virus is never going away, ever.
It will always be here in some form, plan accordingly.
Agree 100% with your take. Many love lockdowns in the USA, just so long as they are still getting paid. This includes 100% of Federal, State, County workers here in the US. Most are zooming it in from home a few hours a day. Though, my local park workers are out there humping it. I go there and see them cutting grass and doing everything else, same as always.
Baseball - My friend the Red Sox fan told me Yankee Stadium was packed a few days ago when the Boston Red Sox visited. Mick is not going to rush out and cancel anything. On tour The Stones have 100 or so support personnel who want to work and get paid. Same for those up on stage with the 4 Stones. 3 now without Charlie.
My anti-Covid is 10000 units of vitamin D per day along with K2. I might go up to 15000 units. In the USA at least, both are very inexpensive. Do not depend just on sunlight for your D when Covid is around and serious. Daily Mail today - Jesse Jackson and wife are vaccinated but now hospitalized with Covid. Both are 77.
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Just watching the CBC… reports are that the US will extend the land border closure, in effect until tomorrow, for a further month. (The border has been open for fully vaxed Americans to enter Canada since August 9.) And the rate of Covid infections in the US, adjusted by population, is nine times the Canadian rate of infection… Apparently one of the factors in the decision to extend the border closure Stateside is that they don’t want to open the border to Mexico due to their infection rate, and feel that Canada and Mexico should be treated the same for political reasons. If the tour goes, it will be a major hassle for Canucks unless the land border opens. Not looking great at this point.
It's mind boggling that Canada has its land border open to a country with 9 times the rate of infection, but they in turn, won't let us in.
I think Canada has lost it's marbles.
At least it's only to Americans that can prove they've been double vaccinated. Since the border has been reopened, I actually haven't seen many American vehicles on the highways here between Hope and Chilliwack, a few from Washington state. TONS of Albertans though.
I wonder how late can the Stones put off an announcement if they are planning on postponing? End of August?
I speculated earlier, I think in this thread, 2 weeks before the first gig, or Sep 12 to be the latest. They could wait that long to see if things start improving, but yeah if things continue upward until the end of August it would take so long to bend it down...they could end it then.
They without a doubt are having those discussions. Are you from Hope DGA35?
Hey Treacle, I am from Hope, work in Chilliwack!
It would be funny if we already know each other.
Unless you're from Hope too, I doubt it!
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georgemcdonnell314
I think this will be the direction the Stones take:
The supergroup — featuring the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chiment — kicked off their 31-date summer tour earlier this week with a gig at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Walnut Creek amphitheater. As the band announced earlier this month, fans attending their concerts this summer must show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the shows, while fans in “pit” seating are required to be fully vaccinated.
Two points, they are not a supergroup, more tribute band of themselves and two they are creating a "hard" bubble around the band. No family/friends. No backstage. No band contact with anyone. Full vaccination for anyone involved in the production. It is all about keeping the band safe. Oteil can vouch for Covid. He caught it the same week I did in NY.
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A friend sent me pictures of Guns n Roses at the Banc of California stadium from Thursday nights show, huge stadium crowd.
Mostly shots of the band but the few that showed the audience it didn’t look like many had Kotex’s stuck to their face.
Let’s face it, a lot of these bands that canceled aren’t selling tickets.it may be that the virus scared people off or it’s the economy but I notice at big events like baseball or GnR where people actually show up there are less excuses.
Honestly it seems to me there are droves of people who like being locked down, like their little masks and hiding in their houses.
Next year they’ll want to shut down again for the lambda variant then something else after that.
Or they’re in Europe and hope the Stones cancel the U.S and try again in 2022, I got news for you. The virus is never going away, ever.
It will always be here in some form, plan accordingly.
Agree 100% with your take. Many love lockdowns in the USA, just so long as they are still getting paid. This includes 100% of Federal, State, County workers here in the US. Most are zooming it in from home a few hours a day. Though, my local park workers are out there humping it. I go there and see them cutting grass and doing everything else, same as always.
Baseball - My friend the Red Sox fan told me Yankee Stadium was packed a few days ago when the Boston Red Sox visited. Mick is not going to rush out and cancel anything. On tour The Stones have 100 or so support personnel who want to work and get paid. Same for those up on stage with the 4 Stones. 3 now without Charlie.
My anti-Covid is 10000 units of vitamin D per day along with K2. I might go up to 15000 units. In the USA at least, both are very inexpensive. Do not depend just on sunlight for your D when Covid is around and serious. Daily Mail today - Jesse Jackson and wife are vaccinated but now hospitalized with Covid. Both are 77.
Sorry, but these are absolutely ridiculous takes. Everyone I know is going crazy with claustrophobia, desperate to travel safely, to enjoy shows the ways we used to, and you both seriously think we are people who "like being locked down, like their little masks and hiding in their houses"????? I just don't have the words to express how wrong this perception is.
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Eddie, congrats on your recovery!
Had you considered going into the hospital? You were mighty sick if you couldn't eat, etc...
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A friend sent me pictures of Guns n Roses at the Banc of California stadium from Thursday nights show, huge stadium crowd.
Mostly shots of the band but the few that showed the audience it didn’t look like many had Kotex’s stuck to their face.
Let’s face it, a lot of these bands that canceled aren’t selling tickets.it may be that the virus scared people off or it’s the economy but I notice at big events like baseball or GnR where people actually show up there are less excuses.
Honestly it seems to me there are droves of people who like being locked down, like their little masks and hiding in their houses.
Next year they’ll want to shut down again for the lambda variant then something else after that.
Or they’re in Europe and hope the Stones cancel the U.S and try again in 2022, I got news for you. The virus is never going away, ever.
It will always be here in some form, plan accordingly.
Agree 100% with your take. Many love lockdowns in the USA, just so long as they are still getting paid. This includes 100% of Federal, State, County workers here in the US. Most are zooming it in from home a few hours a day. Though, my local park workers are out there humping it. I go there and see them cutting grass and doing everything else, same as always.
Baseball - My friend the Red Sox fan told me Yankee Stadium was packed a few days ago when the Boston Red Sox visited. Mick is not going to rush out and cancel anything. On tour The Stones have 100 or so support personnel who want to work and get paid. Same for those up on stage with the 4 Stones. 3 now without Charlie.
My anti-Covid is 10000 units of vitamin D per day along with K2. I might go up to 15000 units. In the USA at least, both are very inexpensive. Do not depend just on sunlight for your D when Covid is around and serious. Daily Mail today - Jesse Jackson and wife are vaccinated but now hospitalized with Covid. Both are 77.
Sorry, but these are absolutely ridiculous takes. Everyone I know is going crazy with claustrophobia, desperate to travel safely, to enjoy shows the ways we used to, and you both seriously think we are people who "like being locked down, like their little masks and hiding in their houses"????? I just don't have the words to express how wrong this perception is.
Add to it his anti-covid regiment of vitamin D and K2. He forgot the Ivermectin and bleach cocktail. Stupid response on many levels. Ask Phil Valentine. Oh year, you can't. He's dead. [www.usatoday.com]
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Well ensuring you have a good level of vitamin D is just generally a good idea as it helps your body fight all infections. In Canada most people have low vitamin D levels and taking supplements is a good idea. My doctor suggested 2000 IU's daily.
I read you can go up to 4000 IU's but after that it's hard on your body.
15000 sounds like you'd be poisoning yourself. But I'm no doctor...so good luck!
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I think this will be the direction the Stones take:
The supergroup — featuring the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chiment — kicked off their 31-date summer tour earlier this week with a gig at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Walnut Creek amphitheater. As the band announced earlier this month, fans attending their concerts this summer must show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the shows, while fans in “pit” seating are required to be fully vaccinated.
Two points, they are not a supergroup, more tribute band of themselves and two they are creating a "hard" bubble around the band. No family/friends. No backstage. No band contact with anyone. Full vaccination for anyone involved in the production. It is all about keeping the band safe. Oteil can vouch for Covid. He caught it the same week I did in NY.
FYI - I was at the Dead & Co show at Citi Field the other night,
Like I've been saying its nice that they are trying to initiate covid protocols and check for vaccinations or recent test results, but frankly it was a joke!
They had 15-16 yr. old kids checking for vaccine cards with no verification of ID's.
I was able to get into the pit without showing any vaccination card, just showed my ticket and was given a wristband.
The bands and promoters need to state these policies in order to cover themseleves for any liability that may follow.
As far as keeping the band in a bubble, Im not so sure about that either.
I was on the floor where the backstage access was and saw many "friends & family" going back an forth to the floor and backstage.
Andy Cohen for one and some of the bands extended family.