Grateful Dead

I mentioned this a couple of times before... There used to be an Allman Brothers fanzine called "Hittin' The Note" that was incirculation from the early '90's until a few years back around the time the ABB stopped touring. There was an article in one issue with an interview bewteen Dick latvala and "Tour Mystic" Kirk West around the time that ABB "Fillmore East, February 1970" was released by GDP. Recorded by Owsley at the same famous FE '70 Dead shows that comprise Dicks Picks Vol. 4. In the article interview, Dick Latvala and kirk West discussed a project they where to work on involving sets of both, the Allman's and the Dead's sets from RFK '73 in a box set package. When I have a few minutes, I'll dig out my collection of issues of "Hittin' The Note" so I can cite the exact issue number (it was mailed out quarterly. I have most of them), the author and maybe transcribe the article in it's entirety, as I'm not having luck finding it online. They were discontinued, but can still be found on Ebay amongst other places. So, my hopes for an RFK '73 box would be to fulfill Dick Latvala's and Kirk West's vision for the "Allman/Dead RFK '73" box they once discussed. To truly and properly appreciate the historic nature that this event must include the full program of what transpired those two days. If they can pull off getting the Betty boards back, and pull off $200-$750 box sets, they can do what needs to be done to make this Allman/Dead RFK '73 box happen, just as Dick Latvala wanted. Maybe even dedicate it to him, Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks and everybody else involved who is no longer with us. ...also would make a great crossover project to bring together fans of both iconic bands. Otiel is now yet another link, even though the shows happened long before his time (and Warrens's for that matter).

First Danny Gatton, and now Pat Martino? Damn man, you know your music! I hope it reaches some new ears, that's always awesome...

Remember that we're talking Bolo here. It could be anywhere from '66 to '95. Never trust a prankster.

Bolo's clues are for once pretty clear. I'd love a 73 box, but it's obviously Pigpen. Maybe next year on the 73.

I'd be fine with that. They all shine although I am partial to 3/24 and 3/26.

Ha.. I always look at those monthly newsletters from Rhino with a bit of skepticism.. I expect the Footloose box will be the big news on next months newsletter.

I would really love a box full of Pigpen shows, the people who suggest a Spring '73 (Pig passed on March 8, 1973) may be closer to the mark. Could include these two shows where they played He's Gone. 1973-03-24 - The Spectrum - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1973-03-26 - Baltimore Civic Center - Baltimore, Maryland And possibly the previous shows in NY depending on the number of discs 1973-03-15 - Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York 1973-03-16 - Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York 1973-03-19 - Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York 1973-03-21 - Utica Memorial Auditorium - Utica, New York 1973-03-22 - Utica Memorial Auditorium - Utica, New York

Been enjoying reading the speculation about the next box. I would be most psyched to see a summer '73 box, but it seems like there are an awful lot of Pig and bacon references in Bolo's "clues". Looking at the other reference by Bolo to "6" and "2" and noticing that there are 6 shows from the month 2 of '71 in the Capital Theater, Port Chester, NY run (2/18/71, 2/19/71, 2/20/71, 2/21/71, 2/23/71 and 2/24/71) and all are on the list of returned Betty Boards. Of course, 2/19/71 was previously released as 3FTV, but one can always hope. These shows came up in discussion somewhat recently on these threads, mostly as the subject of high praise, so maybe it is just wishful thinking on my part. Pretty sure that I will be glad to get whatever the selection is for the box set, haven't really been disappointed so far.

I'm watching the National Championship game on mute- Go Nova! and streaming the Jam of the Week right now. We are the luckiest bunch of bastards around. I am so grateful for this band, this community, the archive, the people who recorded it all, and all the folks who make all the releases happen... it just blows me away how much we have to listen to and love. I can't get enough, and I am grateful. That's all.

Too easy. Mel Blanc (voice of Porky Pig) passed on 7/10/89. GD played two nights at Giants Stadium where Jimmy Hoffa is buried. /s