Dave's Picks Volume 25: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton, NY 11/6/77

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heatherlew

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"We left with our minds sufficiently blown and still peaking..."

We're headed back to that peak with the newly returned tapes from Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton, 11/6/77. The Grateful Dead's last touring show of 1977 finds them going for broke, taking chances on fan favorites like "Jack Straw," "Friend Of The Devil," and "The Music Never Stopped," carving out righteous grooves on a one-of-kind "Scarlet>Fire" and a tremendous "Truckin'." An ultra high energy show, with a first set that rivals the second? Not unheard of, but definitely rare. Hear for yourself...

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 25 features liner notes by Rob Bleetstein, photos by Bob Minkin, and original art by our 2018 Dave's Picks Artist-In-Residence Tim McDonagh. As always, it has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

Get one before they are gone, gone, gone.

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March 16, 2018 - 1:53pm

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fourwindsblow

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Was That Se7en Slices of Bacon in Bolo's Box? :-)

"The Heat Came 'Round & Busted Me For Smiling On A Cloudy Day." Box-set. Seven Shows On Seven Discs. Grateful Dead - January 20, 1968 Municipal Auditorium - Eureka, CA Grateful Dead - January 22, 1968 Eagles Auditorium - Seattle, WA Grateful Dead - February 2, 1968 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR Grateful Dead - February 3, 1968 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR Grateful Dead - March 29, 1968 Carousel Ballroom - San Francisco, CA Grateful Dead - March 30, 1968 Carousel Ballroom - San Francisco, CA Grateful Dead - March 31, 1968 Carousel Ballroom - San Francisco, CA All shows were recorded on 4-track reels.
March 16, 2018 - 1:16pm

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danc

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Age-ism..., Health-ism....

Absolutely rampant in U.S. business, and there are no practical legal protections. Pay attention to affordable opportunities to learn, add skills, work licenses and certifications. They could come in handy, soon or eventually. Get your skillset current and be realistic about the commercial demand for what you can do. Put yourself out there as best you can, in your community, in your network and on line. It took me all of ten years (incl. ~30 months of no/low employment) to fully re-orient my work back into tech from finance. Nearly every little step along the way was somehow valuable. And I know I can get laid off again. At the very least, you can ensure you never have a disastrous meeting or interview, if you can get current and stay informed, be emotionally optimistic, and can communicate clearly about your goals and your value. Don't be or remain a long-term victim of this brutal system!
March 16, 2018 - 11:31am

#1133

Guss West

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TMIH

Just a 420-friendly reminder to set your socks back to the Spring of 1990 this month. A couple of weeks of synchronicity; when the band was playing well and there was a 24-track recording of the vibrations to go with it. Dear Mr. Fantasy, Play us a tune? Something to make us all happy. Go give someone you love a hug!
March 16, 2018 - 10:16am

#1134

hendrixfreak

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sidetracked?

Happy Friday, ONLY if you rattle the cage for the next box. Where's the Bolo teaser clue(s)? No teaser, no box. It seems. I'm still stumping for Summer '73. But equally interested in Fall '72 and Spring '71. Naturally, equally thirsty for more '69 and '70, but assume those are years with precious few release-able tapes left in the vault. But throwing us the 50th of Anthem with a '68 show included would mollify me til box time.
March 16, 2018 - 9:55am

#1135

80sfan

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happy friday

Few thoughts: Getting laid off feels bad (I can speak from experience), but just know that you will find something soon and it will be a better experience than the one before (I can speak from experience). Remember, no one "gave" you that job for 17 years. You earned it through hard work and gained skills and experience that another employer will love to have. All the best - Road warriors: This came up last week I think...I also spend a lot of time in the car each morning and evening. It is where I listen to the most dead and since I'm usually alone, it's where I get my most "serious" listening done. I wouldn't trade it for the world. 30 trips conversation inspired some of my listening this week: 79, 84, 85. All great stuff. Need to dig into the 90s shows a bit more. 93 is killer. MSG 94: Agree this was a wonderful run - in fact, much of that fall tour was nice, but there are a few nights at MSG that really stand out and if they ever make a random MSG box, could certainly be included. 10/14 features that crazy Scarlet>Fire, but I also like the 18th a lot too (how could you not with a H>S>F and a very fine Days Between) have a great weekend everyone -
March 16, 2018 - 9:47am

#1136

Slow Dog Noodle

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Keith Fan

You'd think 215 years would count for something. Sure, for the first 180 or so she developed absolutely nothing, but somebody has to lay the groundwork right? And if nothing else, I'm sure she knows where all the bodies are buried. Am I right?
March 16, 2018 - 8:16am

#1137

its_just_me

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music to be laid off to

Eric-- I am in the same boat. Sadly, watched my former company (a startup) do its best to blow through $100 mil of venture money.. and am also out of work. In this world, doing a job so well you become expendable is the odd rule. I wish you well finding the next thing. If it puts a smile on anyone's face-- I cleaned out my desk to 'ship of fools'. The IT guy had a good laugh. I needed to sign paperwork. I showed up (in boston, in march) with the sunroof open, 'samson and delilah' on loud. real freaking loud. Switched to "he's gone" to drive away.
March 16, 2018 - 7:49am

#1138

highstrikerjay

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1968 - 50 years on

Wondering if there is enough unreleased primal 1968 of good sound quality left in the Vault for a 50th anniversary box set? Like I wrote yesterday, I have always been way more of an "Americana" Dead fan - but lately, I am slowly and finally realizing just how off the charts the band's '68 output was.
March 16, 2018 - 7:32am

#1139

Sixtus_

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re: Dave's Favorite Song...

KeithFan, in your last line there you made an interesting reference to your take on 'Dave's favorite song'. Perhaps it was in jest, but I have had a recurring epiphany that I assumed his favorite was 'Playing in the Band', because this song has appeared on almost all of the era-worthy DaP releases. Just something I've noticed over the years. If there is a show released in an era where a Playin' could be played, it is likely on there. Coincidence? Probably but who knows. Erik - may you find a new gig pronto - and that goes for anyone else out there in a similar boat... Also, icecrmcnkid - excellent and sneaky Seinfeld reference in there....well done. I also really, really love Phil's solo/bass line at the end of Crazy Fingers, too....whoever said 'hypnotic'...that's it! Happy Friday Deadfreaks Sixtus
March 16, 2018 - 6:47am

#1140

KeithFan2112

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I'll tell you what pisses me off

This comment is in regard to Eric's place of employment. I really hope that they didn't let you go because you make more money than some newcomer at your position who hasn't gone through 17 years of Merit increases due to good performance. I abhor companies who do that. I know woman who was a software developer 215 years at my company. A new hotshot came along and picked up on the skills needed to be a top level developer within a couple years. He was making about $40,000 less a year then the woman who was there for 15 years. When a general downsizing of the company occurred she was the one who lost her job because they could hire two more people like the guy I mentioned who makes half as much as her. Despicable. All so Lumbergs stock can go up half a point. Sorry again about the spelling and punctuation, you get what you get with Google voice translator. All in all it's pretty f****** amazing to me. It's incredible how much technology came out of that Roswell crash. Faked The moon landing??? Please, that was as real as can be. The conspiracy is how we freaking got there. Roswell parts through and through. Actually I don't believe anything I just wrote there was a bunch of gibberish. Happy Friday to Dead Land. I started with Dick's Picks 23, which is September 17th 1972 for those who like me can't remember what these different volumes refer to. I didn't make it past bird song before I felt inclined to put on Dave's Picks 24. Why listen to an old 1972 release when I can listen to a new 1972 release. Either way bird song is there. I believe Dave's favorite song is bird song, because it's on all eight post pigpen releases in 1972.

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"We left with our minds sufficiently blown and still peaking..."

We're headed back to that peak with the newly returned tapes from Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton, 11/6/77. The Grateful Dead's last touring show of 1977 finds them going for broke, taking chances on fan favorites like "Jack Straw," "Friend Of The Devil," and "The Music Never Stopped," carving out righteous grooves on a one-of-kind "Scarlet>Fire" and a tremendous "Truckin'." An ultra high energy show, with a first set that rivals the second? Not unheard of, but definitely rare. Hear for yourself...

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 25 features liner notes by Rob Bleetstein, photos by Bob Minkin, and original art by our 2018 Dave's Picks Artist-In-Residence Tim McDonagh. As always, it has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

Get one before they are gone, gone, gone.

Amazing insight

Thanks for this post space! Great insight to a critical time in Dead history. Grateful as always...

90's shows

Feel very lucky and blessed to have seen the Boys @ Autzen Stadium 8/22/93 and again in '94. But like spacebro mentioned, the dip from '93 to '94 was tangible. Had the opportunity to see a '95 Portland show, but decided to pass. TBH, i wasn't nearly the rabid fan then i am now. So much amazing music happening in the mid-90's. I was much more into warehouse raves and disco biscuits at the time. Heh.

Jam of the Week -URGENT

If you have not already heard, leave here at once, it's 4/23/77 ROLL AWAY THE DEW! I think it vanishes in a few hours!! FEATURES>JAM OF THE WEEK at least an hour of one of the top ten all time shows

Dave's Picks vol. 25 - Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo

My Dave's Picks vol. 25 has finally arrived here (original order was MIA, thanks to Brazil's awful customs/mail services), and I'm totally amazed with the "Mississippi..." version here! Can someone recommend another version as fantastic as this one, please??

Marcello

That half-step is possibly the best one. Glad you finally got your DaP25. Hope 26 didn’t go missing.

hi Marcello , here is a few

download series volume 1 - April 30 1977 with a few highlights from previous night, maybe available on itunes ? hopefully you can access these from Brasil. I remember traveling through the nordeste of Brasil and this was one I enjoyed a bunch. Especially Peggy-O" "Looks Like Rain" "Mississippi Half Step Uptown Toodeloo" all 3 in a row. "Brave the Storm to come" Others were "Friend Of The Devil" St. Stephen -> Not Fade Away > Stella Blue > St. Stephen !!!! "I've stayed in every blue-light cheap hotel" ~ One of the best https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grateful_Dead_Download_Series_Volume_1 its a great download. May 1977 has quite a few of the other top tier performances 5.7.77 5.12.77 5.17.77 9.3.77 11.5.77 , all of these dates have been released, the only one that maybe easy to find and purchase is 9.3.77 aka Dicks Picks 15 a couple from other years are 8.5.74 aka Dicks Picks 31 and 7.12.89 RFK Summer 1989 Box set. I was just commenting on Daves Picks 26 page about this one and the Half-Step you mention and then I saw your post. what part of brasil are you at ?

Half-Step April 1977 Tapers section

check this one out, i have been the last couple of weeks. its a good one too http://www.dead.net/sites/all/themes/dead2013/jplayer/?url=https://sos2….

Finally, DaP 25 arrives

Finally after much delay...15039 is on the player as I type. On 1st listen, Set 1 is great, I now 'ave a deeper appreciation for 1/2 Step - killer!

BCE

Is that a replacement, or was it ‘lost in the mail’?If replacement, does it have a number?

just a guess

BCE got it off of Amazon from recently discovered overstock...

'Cats under the stars' & 'The Wheel' mirror

At first, thanks to all who have been visited my mirrors, mostly XL 'Cats under the stars' mirror listed in cat shop. The mirror is ready for shipping worldwide, you can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/595957100/cats-under-the-stars-mirror-jerr… I'm working currently on another mirror dedicated to Jerry. It's 'The Wheel' mirror, with the lyrics applied on the back side of the mirror. Hasn't been listed yet, but for Jerrys's birthday I listed psychedelic Jerry's hand made as a wall mirror: https://www.etsy.com/listing/632494283/psychedelic-jerry-garcia-hand-de…

Lost in the mail

It was lost in the United States Postal Service system.Much frustration with the delay, now turned to joy. The only date I think I see on the label is in the lower section under the 2nd bar code and above the description, which reads: 01/2018. There is also the 3rd of 4 bar codes on the label in that box.

Fortune comes a-callin'...

While it's not surprising that tix to the P&F Headcount Benefit Friday at the Apollo tumbled down several echelons of the firm's socioeconomic caste without claim, I still consider their availability a great fortune. Having never visited, attending any performance at that historically significant venue for the (my) first time would have been cause for a bucketlist deduction, but this was clearly special. Though tired, I returned home to discover that 2018's stellar - and costly - box set run would continue with the wish-list-topping (now that Szell is out) release of BOTT material for Dylan's 14th Bootleg installment. Because the amazon.uk page appears to address a Japanese import edition, I shouldn't imagine that the price quoted for this (purportedly) 6-disc release will be as exorbitant for the conventional Euro & US versions./K https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Blood-Tracks-Bob-Dylan/dp/B07GVXL5DQ/ref=…

Shout out to the old Eleven - I miss you guys! :)

Gold Key

Rather wondering when someone was going to mention it; I thought it was just ephemera that bore some metaphysical correlation to page 5 of the accompanying text.

Friday Eve

Technology fosters a certain audiologic pedantry that discounts the practical difficulties of archival transfers. Still, while a bit of the 2-track blues is understandable, Plangent alchemy has affected significant sonic upgrades to existing sources. Portland 74 is a well-known quantity to most, but the Truckin' Jam is a luminescent passage that defies contempt for even acute familiarity. While my favourite GDTRFBs tend to grind like roughly upshifted semi gears in transition from the preceding track, this strong rendition ascends from NFA with deliberate fluidity; also, Keith's bubbly, assertive, sometimes catalystic play makes many first-set standards remarkable. The daughter of the woman who cleans house for me**, age 10, was so entranced by the PNW outer & small wood boxes - suggesting it would make for good jewelry storage - that I gifted it immediately; heck, I was only going to shelve it for the next 50 years (according to actuarial tables), but it's become the center of focus for child - if only for a short bit - who exhibits more enthusiasm than I'll ever muster after unboxing. Still, it's easily the most aesthetically pleasing musical release from top-to-bottom that I've ever seen. Couple disks heading back, but that's been par for the course since the beginning, and I've never had a problem with speedy replacement. **This really isn't saying much in-and-of-itself: in Appalachia, if you've got something then it's implied that you will try to help others, and the most dignified way to do is offering work that you might otherwise undertake yourself. You'd be surprised the difference even a little makes here at altitude. :)

"Billy Sue"...

...she's what's yer life's been missing. Caution: the related video library is quite nearly addictive as the ETOH in Billy's 64 oz., genetically attached megathermos.

Fall Tour!

Phish tix in the po'box this p.m.; unlike Lockn where I at least feign roughing it in rolling 4 **** accommodations, I've decided my Outback and bricknmortar lodgings will do just fine on what should be an adventurous run from Hampton to Vegas between 10/19 and Halloween Night in Sin City. I'm only taking one show in Rosemont to facilitate a leisurely slog west, to include a one-night cabin rental in Grand Teton before spending another night in SLC (never visited either!). Near-universal wifi and a mobile workstation have revolutionized my quality of life more than quilted toilet paper, hot water heaters, and Trader Joe's Cookie Butter (though none are indispensable at this point). I've got trail running routes mapped along the way in addition to having identified a couple Y's where I can day pass into lap swimming. Happy.

If anyone is looking for…

If anyone is looking for this or any of this year's Dave's Picks, shoot me a PM. $25 plus shipping. The bonus disk is an additional $25.

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