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    Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set

    WHAT'S INSIDE:
    6 Complete Shows On 19 Discs
    • 6/22/73 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
    • 6/24/73 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
    • 6/26/73 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA
    • 5/17/74 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
    • 5/19/74 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
    • 5/21/74 Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
    Mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering
    Masters transferred and restored by Plangent Processes
    Original Art by First Nations Artist Roy Henry Vickers
    Photos by Richie Pechner
    Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000

    Includes an immediate digital download of "Eyes Of The World (P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada 5/17/74)"

    "We were in the Pacific Northwest...between somewhere in Washington and some other where in Oregon. The road took us to the lip on a ridge, from where we could see around us for many miles in all directions … It was breathtaking to behold, but as we watched, we had a firm realization that we were witnessing something even more beautiful than our eyes could ever take in … Life causes life. Heaven and Earth dance in this way endlessly, and their child is the forest. And so there we were, epiphanously watching that grandest and most glorious dance of life—of which we are just a tiny part—awed by a magnificence without beginning, without end..."

    Bob Weir, “Sell Headwaters—Everyone Wins,” San Francisco Chronicle

    The Pacific Northwest offers up a rich feast of land, sky, and water. It is ripe with influences, abundant with symbols, deep and spirited. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that the Grateful Dead played some of their most inspired shows on these fertile grounds. It does, however, sometimes take a breath for the elements to re-align years later. It seems for us, they finally have and we are able to present not just a glimpse of the band's extraordinary exploratory tour through the region, but a two-tour bounty as the PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS.

    For PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS, we've paired two short runs made up of six previously unreleased shows - P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C. (6/22/73); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (6/24/73); Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA (6/26/73); P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada (5/17/74); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (5/19/74); and Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (5/21/74). Each show has been mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. The transfers from the masters were transferred and restored by Plangent Processes, further ensuring that this is the best, most authentic that these shows have ever sounded.

    PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS comes in an ornate box created by Canada’s preeminent First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers (more on this tremendous artist soon). To complement the music, the set also includes a 64-page book with an in-depth essay by Grateful Dead scholar Nicholas G. Meriwether and photos by Richie Pechner.

    Due September 7th, this release is limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from dead.net. You'll want to grab a copy while you can and sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

    Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

    Get it while you can.

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  • #641
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    '80's Dead
    I dig '80' Dead, it's just another chapter in the book. Things can change with age and still be good. For example, I find that the ageing of Jerry's voice makes some of the later era versions of Black Peter just that much more poignant, and some of the '80-'90's drums-space sequences were awesome vehicles for some improvisational jamming and wicked transitions from space into whatever came next. And yes, relatively speaking, the Dead were the best game in town in the '80's, a decade in which there seemed little to excite me musically. As far as the parking lot scene, I dug that too - who doesn't like a big, mellow, party before a show? There did seem to be a little more of a frenzy about the scene later, but I attribute that to the increasing difficulty in getting tickets due to the increase in demand, and perhaps a lack of discretion amongst some of the eager partier's in the parking lot. Really the only show that I left disappointed was a '94 show at the Meadowlands in NJ, that one I left bummed. On another note, deadnet can't seem to decide if I'm a robot or not - took me like 3 tries to get that captcha to work.
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    It's a matter of taste
    To me the Dead were all about the free form, experimental, jam music.At one time Garcia was the greatest improvisational guitarist. He just couldn't keep that up as the years went by and he got caught up in hard drugs, due to keeping the Dead going. Some people like the "songs". They are okay as filler to me, but it's his jams that I wanted to hear. Even the jams later on became kind of rote. I'm all into things like disk 2 of Dick's Pick's #8, to give you the best example. That is the greatest Dead ever, and they never lived up to that again. As I've said before, I wished they had quit after 1977 and Jerry could do solo stuff and maybe lived longer. He died trying to keep the Dead machine alive because he was employing too many friends and didn't want to quit on them. Anyway, I'll stop. To each their own.
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    First of all, I completely respect your opinion. At the shows, I also listened intently to all the players, how they interacted, and especially Jerry's solo's and his singing. I surrounded myself on the floor with 20 friends who were all silently listening and enjoying song after song. The band continually changed, adding new songs, changing older ones, reworking their sound, and the 80's versions of the band were different than the 70's and 60's, and clearly not your cup of tea. I respect that. Perhaps they were still musically interesting to the careful listener, like myself, even in the 80's and 90's. I appreciated all the versions, and listened to each one.
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    Mediocre in the '80's, yes
    A rare person will agree with me, so let's just say to each their own."bopping, dancing, swirling"...so what? It's easy to dance to any music with a beat. I listen INTENTLY to every note of the music - Jerry's guitar and how the band interacts musically. Not just the "funnestness" of it! LOL! Is that a word? Compared to their earlier music, they were truly mediocre in the later years. I compare them to their own best music, not to what else is out there at the time. It would not be hard to beat what was happening musically in those later years, but they could not compare to what they themselves did earlier. And by the way, MTV destroyed music. When they came onto to scene, music became showmanship and true music was lost. "I will admit Jerry was AWOL a little in the latter 90's" Yeah, he was dead.
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    Mediocre???
    I saw the dead regularly in the 70's 80's and 90's right to the end in '95, and they were rarely mediocre. I will admit Jerry was AWOL a little in the latter 90's. But musically show after show, run after run, they were guaranteed to be the funnest, best shows in town, over and over again. All those shows I attended people everywhere around me were bopping, dancing, swirling around if there was room. Clearly people enjoying the music. They grew and grew in popularity due to their allowing tape recording of their shows, massive tape trading, and a reputation for great shows. Then along came MTV's "Day of the Dead", and "In The Dark" with their radio hit "Touch of Grey", and that bumped their attendance up a lot. Some would say too much, as they began losing some of their coolest venues. That is the true downside of their growing popularity, the parking lot scene got way out of hand, and even when the show was happening inside, there was a huge group of folks outside who just came for the parking lot party. Mediocre? Hardly.
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    MDJim is right
    compared to any other live shows in the 80s there were few bands worth seeing more than once a tour as most popular bands played the same exact show every night for the whole tour. now most of the SBD recordings of that time are flawed and because of the nature of the mix the flaws become accentuated, but a good AUD allows you to hear what the people in the concert heard and it is not as bad as the SBD tapes make it seem.
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    Almost through...and a funny story
    I'm almost through the first complete chronological listen. I'm up to the massive Seattle 74 Playin', scheduled for tonight's listen. Wonderful sound overall. On first listen the 73 Vancouver has a better mix than the other two 73's. The 74's sound better than the 73's. I chalk that up to their perfecting the Wall configuration(s) in 73. True also the first sets have many repeated songs, but they are played so well! Every show has really strong jazzy jams that were the hallmark of 73-74. Most of the shows have a strong Bobby presence, which I really love. I love to hear the awesome wierd imaginative chords he plays. However, I'm listening to Seattle 74, and he seems lost in the mix, kinda there, but not prominent. Funny thing happened on the way home with my box. My box was delivered to work. I was on the train coming home with the box on my lap, and a guy sitting across from me was eyeing the box and said: "Pardon me, is that a box of smoked salmon?"
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    You are probably right about most of your post.But one issue I'll never change my opinion about: the Dead were mediocre in the '80's and into the '90's (a great show was rare) and that is when their popularity soared.
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    Re: MORE popular as their music became worse
    Not so sure about that.. I saw a ton of live music during this period.. not just the GD. Seeing a better live act in the 80's than the boys was an elusive task, comparatively they still delivered night after night. If I accept the premise that they had declined (I'd prefer to sidestep that controversy altogether).. Bands that performed better in this era were few and far between. Might I say.. they were still kick ass and if care and attention went into recording shows, I bet opinions would shift too. Their numbers grew gradually, over the years. The term 'on the bus' is exactly correct.. As for the parking lot/zoo scene, I think that's a separate issue than the music.. but I still believe the whole scene was 90%+ about the music. I wouldn't bang on fourwinds for what is clearly word choice and semantics. I think there's a quote from Jerry in Long Strange Trip where he admits he used to sabotage their success. I see this issue as one where there is truth on both sides and reality meets somewhere in the middle. Jerry was a serious musician, Mountain Girl is quick to point out how much he practices and what a professional musician he was, especially in the early years.. up very early every day practicing scales and working out problems. Anyway.. If I had the crystal ball of truth, I bet you two aren't as far apart as it appears and from afar, you both have points..
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    Dude, you misunderstood Jerry
    He was a VERY serious musician and the quality of his music mattered a GREAT DEAL to him.He was super bummed when they played bad. Maybe your attitude explains something I never totally understood: why the Dead became MORE popular as their music became worse and worse. The masses don't have the ear to hear what's good or bad. They just liked the "scene" and the music was unimportant.
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Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set

WHAT'S INSIDE:
6 Complete Shows On 19 Discs
• 6/22/73 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
• 6/24/73 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
• 6/26/73 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA
• 5/17/74 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
• 5/19/74 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
• 5/21/74 Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering
Masters transferred and restored by Plangent Processes
Original Art by First Nations Artist Roy Henry Vickers
Photos by Richie Pechner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000

Includes an immediate digital download of "Eyes Of The World (P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada 5/17/74)"

"We were in the Pacific Northwest...between somewhere in Washington and some other where in Oregon. The road took us to the lip on a ridge, from where we could see around us for many miles in all directions … It was breathtaking to behold, but as we watched, we had a firm realization that we were witnessing something even more beautiful than our eyes could ever take in … Life causes life. Heaven and Earth dance in this way endlessly, and their child is the forest. And so there we were, epiphanously watching that grandest and most glorious dance of life—of which we are just a tiny part—awed by a magnificence without beginning, without end..."

Bob Weir, “Sell Headwaters—Everyone Wins,” San Francisco Chronicle

The Pacific Northwest offers up a rich feast of land, sky, and water. It is ripe with influences, abundant with symbols, deep and spirited. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that the Grateful Dead played some of their most inspired shows on these fertile grounds. It does, however, sometimes take a breath for the elements to re-align years later. It seems for us, they finally have and we are able to present not just a glimpse of the band's extraordinary exploratory tour through the region, but a two-tour bounty as the PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS.

For PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS, we've paired two short runs made up of six previously unreleased shows - P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C. (6/22/73); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (6/24/73); Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA (6/26/73); P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada (5/17/74); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (5/19/74); and Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (5/21/74). Each show has been mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. The transfers from the masters were transferred and restored by Plangent Processes, further ensuring that this is the best, most authentic that these shows have ever sounded.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS comes in an ornate box created by Canada’s preeminent First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers (more on this tremendous artist soon). To complement the music, the set also includes a 64-page book with an in-depth essay by Grateful Dead scholar Nicholas G. Meriwether and photos by Richie Pechner.

Due September 7th, this release is limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from dead.net. You'll want to grab a copy while you can and sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

Get it while you can.

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Submitted by NCDead on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 13:37

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I am not sure on this one, but I bought the spring 1990 box digitally and it did not come with anything but the music.
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Submitted by August.West on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 13:59

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I wonder if the master has Bertha with the balance being set (vocals going on and out, etc). I always kinda liked that weird aspect of this tape...
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Submitted by mcgrupp216 on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 14:16

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We all know what's in this box? (Thanks to those for putting together the song list stats.) And what's in it looks amazing, I grabbed a copy. Hah, but just for kicks, what's missing? No Dew! Next night, 6/29/73, got it: He's Gone->Truckin->Other One->AM Dew. What else?
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Submitted by reijo29 on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 14:24

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Fell in love with baseball when i was around 7 years old and played in little league. Caught my first Yankees game at Shea stadium cause Yankee stadium was being remodeled. A twi-night double header. Sparky Lyle, Craig Nettles, Munson, Guidry, etc. they got really good for several years and at the time I knew every player’s batting average by heart. Smoked weed in 82 and completely fell in love with Rock and Roll music (mostly of the 60’s, 70’s varieties). Completely stopped following baseball from that moment on. Always loved NHL hockey. Nothing like live hockey and playoff hockey wether you are there or not. Been a Rangers season ticket holder since the day I was born/ current MSG building opened. Got to thank Dad for that obsession and my Mom for being a music freak. Happy Father’s Day everyone!
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Submitted by direwulf on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 14:58

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7fHMt2v4Jw Oops that didn't embed, I guess I still haven't figure that out. Baseball, hockey, lacrosse, I'll take just about anything with a piece of wood or full contact, more fun to play than watch though for sure. Football is great with friends but I could care less about the NFL. But seriously some one had a great point...Earth needs fewer people just yucking some one elses yum, if we were all the same that would be boring as hell. And with a friendly reminder that the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park are the ONLY baseball team and stadium that matter, that is all.
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Submitted by Fulda on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 07:37

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I agree about the Red Sox, but if any baseball fans are interested, I still have a Nolan Ryan Topps (what else was there back then) rookie card as well as a Johnny Bench rookie card, a 1968 Mickey Mantle card, a 1967 Carl Yastrzemski, and many more Hall of Famers, plus some other pretty cool memorabilia from back then. I even have a 1968 (he was age 25 then) Joe Namath card - wow, I can’t believe I still have this stuff! - I might be interested in swapping some of these for the 1977 Winterland box and the first May 1977 box. These aren’t graded since they’re cards my mom thankfully never threw away and my sister meticulously put into a binder album with the plastic sleeves. . Most of these look like they’re in really nice shape. Please PM me if interested in a swap or two. PS - My favorite player back then was Tony Conigliaro, by the way!
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Submitted by FloridaBobalooToo on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 16:19

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The weekend begins with. Foosball and Liz Phair!!!!!!!! Disturbed Yet?
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Submitted by Dark-Star on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 16:40

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I was sitting here listening to Mississippi half-step from the Grateful Dead movie soundtrack, trying to figure out where the annoying offbeat tambourine was coming from. I can't remember Donna ever picking up a tambourine, and of course pigpen was long gone at that point. Then it struck me, oh yeah this song came off a disc 5. Mickey played on all disc 5. Enough said. No I'll say a little bit more. This band was only big enough for one drummer after 1970.
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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 17:53

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I can't believe how good this The Other One is on DaP 24. Haven't listened to it since the first 20 times right after it came out. After a break it's even better than before. Mcgrupp, what's missing - Uncle John's Band. That one never gets old for me.
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 19:36

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....Dead & Co dusted off some Coltrane to start the 2nd set at CitiField. I'm a bit jealous.
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 20:39

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Kyle.. might I recommend a fathers day gift for yourself? The GD always seemed to struggle on the edges with singing, why would we expect 2018 to be any different? On a related note.. I am pretty sure my cat got eaten last night by a creature of some sort. She was a sweetie.. not an angry kitty. Well, let's give her a week or so before I give up hope.
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Submitted by mcgrupp216 on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 20:27

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Yep, missing UJB. That and the Dew are sort of the only songs not played here that surprises me. But for whatever reason UJB wasn't played from 2/15/73 to 10/25/73 and then not from 3/23/74 to 6/23/74. As for AM Dew, it was played only 6x in 74, so not too surprising and then, as I mentioned, these shows just miss the one played the next show on 6/29. Other songs in rotation - though clearly rarities - during this period that are missing include: Candyman (only played 4x in 73, once 74), Cold Rain (3x 73, once 74), Cumberland Blues (7x 73, 7x 74), and Don't Ease (24x 73, 2x74). Anyway, gonna be one hell of a box! So...what's on deck for Dave's 27?
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Submitted by LedDed on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 20:33

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Not a bad title, eh? Use it for your next album, I won't sue. Just got back from a two-week Exile In Wisconsin. Complete with waterpark fun, brats, cases of beer and rabid boating. Jesus, those people are crazy, if Simple. Presently grooving on the recent Clapton release, "Life In 12 Bars." Imagine he spent time in about 12,000 bars counting hotels, airports and such, but given the blues based theme it's an apt title. Most of the great ones (Clapton, Keith Richards, SRV, etc.) were even better drinkers than musicians, but the respite from touring life and inspiration had to come from somewhere. Ladies and Gentlemen, tip your bartenders and waitstaff generously. Either that, or go straight to hell - do not pass, "Go," do not collect $200. Recommended. Also, for three cents it's about goddamn time Lemieux and the powers that be opted to offer up some primo-year shit to the mucho. Gracias! Looking forward to blasting the hell out of this release right out of the box at our next Garden Party. Eat your heart out, Rick Nelson. \m/
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Submitted by kyleharmon on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 21:24

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well I have no children lol. I struggled with mayer singing back in what 2000? whenever that song came out about wanting to run through the halls of high school. people can like dead and company that's fine. I cant deal with it lol its like someone making me eat a low grade hot dog that's not Oscar meyer all beef- I just cant do it, I don't know what we would do with all the vomit after the first bite alone lol I listened to the Dead when mayer was writing all these songs and the Dead was my sanctuary from it. I was like whew! thank god for grateful dead...and substance(substance meaning a song that has substance). so this like a personal hell/living nightmare for me lol
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 23:22

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.... feeling lucky. Going with a Santa Fe show. I will not be ignored....
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Submitted by Alain on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 02:22

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I recommend especially the concerts of 8 and 9 October 1989, released in The Warlocks Box in 2010. These two concerts given in Hampton are the bests of the year 1989 in my opinion.
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Submitted by Roguedeadguy on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 04:12

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Have any of yinz gotten on board with the HD audio versions? What are your thoughts? I'm conflicted here, not IF I'm going to buy this, but how? The warning about the "ornate" and "oversized" box gives me hesitation. I have a binding non-proliferation agreement with Mrs. Deadguy regarding the house not getting completely overrun with records and CD boxsets. I don't have any Apple devices, although surely there are players out there that can support both ALAC and FLAC. Apple lossless might be the sensible pragmatic option. That HD FLAC though. It is calling to me. But, then I would definitely need a major upgrade to my digital player. And then I would probably need a whole new system to get the most out of it. And then I would probably need to build an addition to my house to really crank it. And then I would have the extra room to store the new box set anyway. Alright its settled, I'm getting the box, and the HD downloads, and a brand new HD sound system, and I'm calling a contractor on Monday, and I'm sending a bill for all of it to Lemieux.
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Submitted by mbarilla on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 05:29

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Less than a hand full performed with the Wall of Sound Traveling back from Hartford one of the few discs I attempted to play that was not be rejected by car Stereo CD player included one of these rarities. *+*+* July 1974 Chicago *+*+* UJB -> U.S. Blues and top notch Encore "Ship of Fools" A few months back I had Dicks Picks 31 spinning non-stop for a couple weeks, that UJB is smoking hot !! from August 1974. France in September 1974 may have the most laid back cool UJB performance with Wall of Sound
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Submitted by claney on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 08:43

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Agreed about the big box design. Prefer the ones that fit on a shelf. Oh well, ordered it immediately. Hopefully the discs will be individually packaged in a shelf friendly way. July 78 is the Ideal. Great post about missing songs. I love all versions of Cold Rain and Snow. And when it's an opener watch out.
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Submitted by Charlie3 on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 09:33

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After getting a chuckle out of Roguedeadguy's funny post about the choice of box or HD FLAC purchase, I read the bulk of it to my wife. Her immediate response was "I think I need Mrs. Deadguy's email". I suspect she wants to find out about this non-proliferation treaty Mr. and Mrs. Deadguy have in an attempt to negotiate her own non-proliferation treaty. Uh-oh. All I'm thinking is that I replaced my stereo and speakers last year, but if I get the HD FLAC version as well as the box I now know that can justify further upgrades.
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Submitted by MadDoc on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 09:38

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Me and the Ms. are at the age where we're thinking about downsizing within 10 years. We're trying to reduce the load by parting with much of our stuff. Downloads don't take up any more room so that's the route I'm taking. At least when downloads are available. Can I really tell the difference between CD quality and high-res? Probably not. The ears are a bit fried. I hear my tinnitus in high-res though!
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Submitted by libertycaps97211 on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 09:50

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...a '79, '80, '81, '82, '83 or '84 show. I'm fairly easy to please. And i'm out.
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Submitted by JimInMD on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 10:08

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Me too.. and with the money I get from the class action lawsuit against Phil for blowing all my speakers, I can finally add on the addition to the house I have always wanted.
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Submitted by Born Cross Eye… on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 10:43

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8/31/81 Aladdin Theatre, Las Vegas, Nevada.Because it's the "Thank a Fan" time at Rhino. It's *all* about a dead Head named Vguy ("Vince") and a then young lady (another Head) named Valerie here. They get their names published in the credits in the booklet and if they're subscribers to the Dave's Picks 2018 series, they get their $30 refunded. The show: Grateful Dead Aladdin Hotel Theatre Las Vegas, NV 31 August 1981 https://archive.org/details/gd1981-08-31.aud.unknown.91893.sbeok.flac16…
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Submitted by Sydney Prentice on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 10:49

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I'm sure Dave mentioned somewhere on the video clip that he displays or will proudly display a Grateful Dead Box Set somewhere in his abode for all to see, this is an example for all of us to follow, get rid of those wedding photos on the coffee table/mantlepiece, or any other clutter, detritus etc, we do have room for more boxsets. Gotta go ere indoors is, well indoors.
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Submitted by stoltzfus on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 12:20

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today driving ubereatsI see a sign in front of a building that reads "CAUTION" I am stopped on tracks behind a trolley I smiled Most of you can figure that one out
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 13:33

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....if a gypsy woman was in the crosswalk, that would be the icing. That Aladdin gig is pretty nifty. Back in the day, it was considered the best sounding venue west of the Mississippi. Been there several times. No argument here. Best Phish show I witnessed occurred there. https://youtu.be/uASrrpyIa40 .... despite the fungi I ingested, I recall it very well. Best Simple ever. Burned into my grey matter forever. Top shelf. Sadly, the Aladdin is now rubble. Motley Crue was the final act. What a venue. Let's see. I saw Iron Maiden, Allman Bros, Counting Crows, Phish, Dylan twice, Rusted Root, Widespread Panic, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Alice Cooper there. I might have forgotten a couple....thanks for the memory recall.
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Submitted by eyes43 on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 14:31

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Did I miss this? Has this boxset been shown to us? If not, then this is a spoiler alert....checking out GD cds on ebay today, I found this listing. The second photo shows both the front and back angles of this new boxset. Again, if I missed an official unveiling, then this is moot. If I didn’t, then do not do this, if you do not want to see what this boxset looks like. Here is the link: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-Pacific-Northwest-1973-1974-Comple… Looks very cool!
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 14:43

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Asking $300 for a PNW Box that hasn’t shipped yet and can still be purchased on this site for $190.
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Submitted by eyes43 on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 14:47

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Ok, I missed this. So this has already circulated, and is this the actual design? Does look very cool! And indeed, that guy is an idiot!
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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 15:39

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Weird speaking of Phish in Vegas. I have watched the Phish Live in Vegas 3 times in the last few weeks. Forgot how good that one is as well. Will watch that simple, nice. G
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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 16:29

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Hey Now Alain, good to see you back. Hope all is well over yonder. Icecream: taking your advice and watching the VFtV. I remember that one is west coast laid back. Set two Jer just settles in for a long slow meltdown. Just wrapping up watching Eric Clapton's 2007 CrossRoads DVD, great sound.
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 17:02

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Just fired up the DVD.First thing I noticed - Mickey was drumming with drum sticks rather than the paint brushes he uses now, which don’t seem to make any sound.
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Submitted by Terrapin Moon on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 17:11

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we used to have a half an acre back yard and we used to let our cats Tippy and Baby out. and mom told me the story about Tippy was sittin and chillin at dusk on the deck. and a coyote saw her all the way from the edge of our property on the deck and started boundin after her, mom opened the door and said you better come in here and she did. coyote came up onto the porch. if I had known that coyotes did that I would have NEVER let Tippy and Baby out. especially Baby cuz she always wanted out at nite. Tippy lived to 15 years and Baby lived to 20 years.
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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 17:17

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Icecream, Im into truckin. If memory serves, I think Jer stays onstage for the entire 2nd set. He gave the East Coast such an energetic fall 89 tour. Here he shows his other side. Gooey Noodles.
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 17:52

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I’m in the middle of OMSN.Jerry has been smiling a lot. :) He’s really smiling at the end of OMSN.
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Submitted by Born Cross Eye… on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 18:19

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It seems larger than I thought, similar to 30 Trips Around the Sun and the Europe 72 Steamer TrunkThank you icecrmcnkd & eyes43 for finding these images.
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Submitted by mhammond12 on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 19:14

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My kids are dragging me to a Jon Butler Trio concert tonight. What should I expect?
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 19:54

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Submitted by eyes43 on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 20:10

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After seeing these images of the box design, it makes all kinds of sense as to what Dave says about this box in his seaside chat. He says he normally does not display much GD stuff in his home. And then says that the design of this box is so amazing he has decided to display it on a certain end table. It would be cool to know if those images are the actual final design. Didn’t Dave mention something about seeing design elements, but not the finished product? Perhaps these images where just a mock-up. Maybe this isn’t what it actually looks like!!!After some research, I do think it will be for sure this shape, as that is a common shape of a One Nation Bentwood Box. Here is an example: https://www.canadianindianart.com/gallery/bent-box-design/ Also, in doing some reading about Roy Henry Vickers, I came across this video attached to an article by the CBC. Check it out, and then checkout the comments below it...this is awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol-QhNvk2bw#action=share
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