Barack Obama took time off from staving off economic armegeddon and housebreaking the new dog to welcome the members of The Grateful Dead to the White House (Where does that guy find the time?). The band, who have said that Obama's campaign was the reason they dusted off the tie-dye in the first place, are now in the middle of a full-fledged tour. Though many of the Dead's fans no doubt are hoping that a certain solution to the economic downturn was discussed, the band mostly marveled at the neatness of Obama's desk and received a lesson in the history of the Oval Office. After their audience with the president, the band met with members of his staff and then retired for dinner at a nearby restaurant. There haven't been any reports so far of any Willie Nelson type shenanigans, but Fox News is sure to dredge something up eventually. The Dead's tour schedule can be found here. [Washington Post via Digg]
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