Grateful Dead

I am not sure why 1979 has been overlooked-all the released shows I have, together with their various extras have been great. Maybe all the others were rubbish! Shouldn't think so. 27th October was also a highlight of 30 Trips, too. I like the jams from this year. Maybe because Brent was new, he and the band hadn't quite figured out what direction the jams should go in. This shows, I think, in the playing. The best ones sound as though they could go anywhere-a good example of the music playing the band. They sound a bit out of control-but in a good way. I liked Brent's use of synthesizer during these late 79 shows, too. In fact, they are my favourite shows with him in the band. If there isn't enough for a good box set, maybe a show form this year would make a good Dave's Picks.

A quick scan showed you were most correct regarding bonus material from RT 3.1 - when I was looking thru my Dead catalogue to see when the last release was, DP5 was the leader until I remembered the RT series came later. Thanks for the correction.While I wouldn't mind a '79 box, I find it odd that it's almost 10 years (discounting the download series) since there's been a '79 release. Granted, there might not be enough quality shows for a box set due to the absence of master tapes or sub-par performances, since Brent was new to the band. In any case the announcement should come soon. Edit: '79 download would have been #14 I believe.

so the clue must be in the smoky shatner video.

Just for FYI, caught Simon in Dallas on Friday. Nice show, here's setlist 1. America 2. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover 3. The Boy in the Bubble 4. Dazzling Blue 5. That Was Your Mother 6. Rewrite 7. Mother and Child Reunion 8. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 9. Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War 10. Can't Run But 11. Wristband 12. Spirit Voices 13. The Obvious Child 14. Questions for the Angels 15. The Cool, Cool River 16. Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes 17. You Can Call Me Al Encore: 18. Kodachrome 19. Gumboots 20. Still Crazy After All These Years Encore 2: 21. Homeward Bound 22. Graceland 23. The Boxer 24. Late in the Evening 25. American Tune 26. The Sound of Silence

The latest cover is nicely executed, but does not reflect the look and feel of the time period the original came out of. The Ripple artwork looks expecially morbid to me, not what the song is about. The skeleton theme is way overdone by now, my opinion of course!Other side kinda' reminds me of the first Madness LP :-)

Seems the comments are dead in the 45 section. Don't know how many bought the 45 collections, but the latest cover art was very nice. I'd post, but don't know how. Some will be sad, it had skeletons (but no beards!).

Hope someone finds that info useful.

Not sure if this is gonna work. My buddy in Jersey sees a lot of bands, sent me this newsletter he gets. I'm gonna attempt a cut and paste, it's a long newsletter so only if you live in Jersey will it be of some interest. FYI - We go to see the blues band Kelley, Ellis & Flynn when we get the chance. They are very good - you should check them out if you get the chance. Their drummer, Jim "Jamo" Flynn, sends out a weekly news letter "JAMO's Jams & Gigs" with a list of music events happening in our NJ/PA area. I'm forwarding you the latest copy. Send Jim an email to get on his list if you are interested. Eric +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Bring a friend out to a live music venue this week! Welcome To JAMO'S Jams & Gigs for 5/30/2018, issue #515! It's time to send me your June schedules! For all newbies - this is a free newsletter that lists gigs and jams in NJ and PA, within about 50 miles of the Clinton-Easton area. 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Friday, 6/1: * The Bob Lanza Blues Band is at the Pattenburg House at 8. * Whiskey Mansion is at the Rock Creek Tavern in Phillipsburg from 8-12. Saturday, 6/2: * I'm with the Homewreckers at the Top O the Hill Tavern in Bridgewater at 9. * Vin Mott's R&B Band is at Tierney's Tavern Fest in Montclair at 2 pm, and again Ruthie's in Montclair from 7-9. * Dutch & Roman are at the Rathskeller in Frenchtown at 9. * The Black Cross Band is at the Pattenburg House from 8-12. * The Crossfire Rock & Blues Band is at the Blue Moon in South Amboy from 9-12. * The Rodeo Gypsies Quartet is at the Publick House in Chester from 7-10:30. * The Intoxitunes are at Rolf's in Warren at 9. * The Little Raymond Band is at Hailey's Harp Pub in Metuchen at 9. Sunday, 6/3: * The Bluz Hounds are at the Asbury Coffee Mill in Asbury at 11 am. * Andy Lackow & Mess Around are at the Fort Lee Arts Festival from 1:30-2:30 pm. * Vin Mott's Rhythm & Blues Band is at Aquamania Patrick's Pub in Hopatcong at 4:30. 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Music starts at 3. * The Black Cross Band is at Kerwin's in Dunellen. * Lost In Place is at the Beneduce Vineyards. * Mamas Stew is at the Top O the Hill Tavern in Bridgewater at 9. * The Bob Lanza Blues Band is at the Somerville outdoor concert series on Division Street at 6. * Jewels Among Thieves is at the Clinton Elks Music Fest in Pittstown from 4:30-7:30. * Walt Bibinger is with Tom DiCarlo on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums at Parkfest, a rain or shine festival at Breadlock in Stewartsville from11am-1pm. Sunday, 6/10: * The Clinton Elks Music Festival starts at 3, featuring The Darren Demarco Band, Phido, The Black Cross Band, and the Honey Badgers. Thursday, 6/14: * Ted Lyons hosts The Honky Tonk Roadhouse every Thursday from 6 am - 9am on WDVR (89.7fm, 90.5 fm, 91.9fm, and streaming at www.wdvrfm.org) * Inch & The Echoes are at Shappell Park in Phillipsburg from 6-9. 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Friday, 6/15: * Grooveitude is at the Catasauqua Park from 7-10. * KATO is at Louie's Restaurant in Allentown from 7-10. * The Smith Compound Band is at the Coplay Saengerbund. * June Thomas is solo at the Spring House Tavern in Lower Gwynnedd from 7-9. Saturday, 6/16: * Dutch & Roman are at the Naceville Hotel in Sellersville. * Wicked Beaver is at Jabber Jaws. * Rob Fraser is with the Mississippi Pig Farmers at the New Jerusalem Inn from 9-12. Sunday, 6/17: * The Southern Avenue Band is at the Levitt Pavilion at the Steel Stacks in Bethlehem. * Walt Bibinger is with Vocalist Michele Bautier at the Church of the MountainConcert from 6-7:30pm. Main St. Delaware Water Gap, Pa FREE. Wednesday, 6/20: * Lazy Dogma is at the PPL Plaza in Allentown. * Alias is at the Steel Pub in Bethlehem from 7-10. 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I'd be happy with a box from 1979. I'd prefer 1969 - but I have enjoyed all the 1979 shows that have been officially released, and would welcome more from this year. One thing, I noticed about your post, though, Dave. I have just had a check, and the Road Trips that featured 28th December had excerpts from 30th December 1979 on the bonus disc-not the 26th. The 26th was Dicks Picks 5. The only official I haven't got is the one that was released on vinyl as a Record Store Day release. I forget which one it was. I have been very tempted, as I have been buying up other Dead releases on vinyl this year-and have loved them all. But that one from 1979 seems to be a bit lacklustre from what everyone says. In fact I don't think I've read a single positive review.