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Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

I still havent found the actual video anywhere but netflix

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

I agree about the mainstream trying to depict something they know nothing about. It makes me sad that this is how people see dreadies and people who tour with jam bands. And huge props to you naturalwomyn for your perspective on parenting NaturalWomyn said:

This "documentary" sounds like any other poor attempt by mainstream media to depict something they are clueless about. Obviously people who are at the heart of any "sub culture" aren't going to get involved in some pathetic attempt to brag to the world about themselves. and as far as the issue on tickets. I've sen phish around a hundred times and never had to beg for OR buy a ticket! There are plenty of people out there with extras more than willing to make someones nite for nothing in return but good vibes and a chance to get a miracle when they need one!! I'd LOVE to hear from some other people who have ACTUAL experience on tour here instead of assumptions and a few bad stories second hand! Going to a show or two is NOTHING like going on tour.

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Not sure. I got it off netflix. There is a trailer for it on youtube.

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

well thats very unfortunate. Sorry to hear about the nerve damage in your hands. I have some friends with severe nerve damage due to back injuries, No fun.
updated by @courtney-j: 07/23/15 03:26:38AM

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Wow!!!! That doesnt even kind of sound fun to me. Man, seriously, know what you are capable of and where your limits are. If you don't have some sort of plan, thats the risk you are willing to take.The part about the guys in the van reminded me of the movie Angela's Ashes where like 3 teenage Irish boys are masterbating on a stone wall lol.Thats impressive about your jewelery SE. Do you still make peices to distribute?

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Thats so crazy. Tour sounds nuts for real. Like months/years crammed in a bus or van with who knows how many people. Even completly sober that would make me lose my sanity...

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

HA HA HA Exactly what I'm talking about!!!!! There was a chick who was obviously on some heavy stuff talking about her soul mate being trapped in one of her paintings because he died while she was painting it at a WP show or something.

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

I also got very bored and dissapointed with it SE. LOL I don't remember that part, but there was a kid who was all around annoying (claimed to be rasta but couldnt answer any questions about it except smoking pot) and it was more than obvious that this kid (whos dreads went past his waist) prolly hadn't washed his hair once since dreading.

Dreadheads : portrait of a subculture

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Has anyone seen this documentry or even better yet, know any of the dreadies from the movie?I got it off my netflix the other day. It's mostly about the dreadheads who follow jam bands and whatnot. There were some beautiful natural dreads and the persons stories were touching.There were a few things that bothered me however. They were sharing some really bad info about bees wax, natural dreading and lice. And at times (in my opinion) making it sound like all dreadheads fit into that catagory. I've seen the dead and the String Cheese Incident but have never gone on tour or anything. So I really don't know too much about that lifestyle.What do you guys think. I'm really curious to know if anyone else has seen it.
updated by @courtney-j: 02/14/15 06:26:17AM

fluff in my blonde dreads

Dread Maintenance

Mine do that a lot on parts that rub on fabric (like the tips)