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    "The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

    And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

    Dave's Picks Volume 27 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.

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  • JimInMD
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    Right on VGuy. It is what it is.. and it's good.
  • Vguy72
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    ....with a Makisupa thrown in just to keep it interesting. Rewatching it now. Kush.And why does one ponder on Rhinos and Dave's decisions? I will keep subscribing until the end. Stop worrying about what other people think. That's a problem with society today. Whether it be music or anything else. Grow a pair and either crank it or shelve it and stop worrying about everyone else. My son is hooked on reaction videos. Trying to break that chain. To let some random soul decide or sway what you think of something is dangerous. Think for yourself. That's a concept that is disappearing in this day and age. I've seen the future, and it's leaning towards one not being a one, but sliding into a hivemind. There was a Black Mirror episode that nailed it. If your not a five star, your trash. Wait for it.
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    I was enjoying your post until I got to this part: you wrote "to say this music is unworthy of release is wrong. the whole idea of Dave's Picks is to take whats left from the vault and put out the whole shows in the best quality possible and people that subscribe should understand this" According to Dave, Dave's Picks is for the best in quality shows from an audio and performance stand point. Many do not feel this standard was met, nor did they for DaP 20. Boise doesn't pass the litmus test from either angle from way more people than usual for a release. DaP 8 didn't have a backlash like this. THAT'S a great show that sounds great. Boise is worthy of release for a DL series or standalone, but certainly not a DaP release, based on Dave and Rhino's mission statement of audio quality and performance quality FIRST. So why did they do it? I think Dave and Rhino know that they wouldn't sell as many units as a standalone show outside the Dave's Picks series (or they felt they could possibly lose money). By releasing it as a 3rd quarter Dave's Picks, they satisfy a contingency of subscribers who have been complaining over the lack of early 80s. And there is little to no risk for Rhino to put it out there as a 3rd quarter Dave's Picks, since the subscriptions are already paid for. The risk element will change if they go with 80s/90s for DaP 28/29 and the shows aren't DaP 8 quality grand slams. But as is, I think it's relatively low risk, even with the large number of complaints about audio and performance issues. If DaP 28 is 80s/90s and the announcement for 2019 subscriptions features 80s/90s, I imagine a drop off in subscriptions would result. But I don't think that will happen, they're not there yet. I believe Dave and Rhino know they were in a tough spot with the early 80s. They could potentially lose the support of some subscribers by continuing to ignore this period, or they could roll the dice with a show that isn't up to the standard of audio and performance quality that Dave's Picks has been so far, and reach for a happy medium. I think that's what they did and that's what they achieved (not because they didn't want to release a grand slam from 1983, but because, as we've been hearing over and over, there simply aren't good tapes available from this period). This show is a win for them in the short term. If they return to "business as usual" with the 60s and 70s, they will keep their 18K subscribers, and probably continue to increase the yearly subscription numbers. If they go 80s / 90s for 28 & 29, subscription sales will probably drop off, as the comments here clearly demonstrate there are large numbers of people who do not think this show passes the litmus test for audio and performance quality (I believe the releases will still sell out, just not as quickly, as most of the 18K goes to subscribers). While it's great that a lot of people liked this release, it's irrelevant in the face of the negative feedback. ENOUGH people wrote in to say it doesn't pass the litmus test. "Enough" does not have to be a majority, merely a quorum. How do we know this? Because the dissenters for this release are out in record numbers (as well as for DaP 20, after which it took two years for another 80s show to be released). And people do have a right to say this show is unworthy of release for a Dave's Picks. There's no getting around the mission statement Dave and Rhino made and often repeat, indicating the best audio and performance quality shows would be the Dave's Picks standard. They came up short here, and the people have spoken. There are clearly other shows that could have been released in its stead, just maybe not from '83. One of the RFK shows from '89 would have met the Dave's standard, but it's a multi-track, they sound tight, and there is greater profit to be made putting that one out as an individual release. That being said, I think I would have done the same thing Rhino did here, given the point in the road they find themselves (they can't ignore the early 80s forever without losing some subscribers). The real problem here is that they also said they would represent all eras, but they (apparentky) do not truly have the tapes to do so. My points are simply: 1) yes people DO have a right to say Boise '83 is unworthy of release as a Dave's Picks, because the mission statement was not met. Sure, one could try to argue that sound and performance quality are subjective, but too many people already agree this show came up short, so the polls are in and the numbers are significant. Further, there is NO Caveat Emptor on Dave's Picks. Dave has been saying since day one (and repeating often) that only the best sounding shows are slated for this series. If they start to put the Caveat Emptor you quoted from Dick's Picks on the Dave's Picks CDs and subscription advertisements, THEN we can expect something like Boise. You seemed a little bothered that people dinged this release for audio issues, but words were spoken, deals were made, and now there's a letdown. There ARE better sounding shows available, just maybe not from '83. It is you who should understand this point, not the other way around, where you imply that subscribers should have an awareness that sub-STANDARD audio is part of the deal. No. Standard is the operative word here, this release is unusually poor, and the complaints are coming in droves. 2) releasing something from this year was still the right choice for Rhino. As I said, the game for them is to continue to grow the subscriber base, and while DaP 27 is an encroachment on the mission statement, there are a significant number of subscribers who wanted it, and Rhino has now satisfied that contingency (for the time being). Strategy: give them their fill now, while there is still plenty of top shelf 70s on tap and arriving on doorsteps within a month's time. 3) point number 2 is only a good move for them if they get back to the 60s and 70s for DaP 28 and 29. There are still plenty of shows left to do so. Continuing with the 80s and 90s would be a mistake, if the goal is to keep their 18K and growing subscribers. 4) I think the real story here, is that the reality is just like Dave has been telling us for a long time now. There aren't too many shows from this. To choose from. I'm not expecting any Grand Slams from 1983 anytime soon. Dave clearly has some familiarity with this show, and I think he probably felt it was the best available. As a collective unit we asked for it and we got it.
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    I like the big box.. but comparing it to FW69 or E72 is like comparing apple juice to hard cider. There is good stuff to be found in the big box. Continuing with your thread earlier today, I think at this point we know pretty much what's left in the vault to be released. I think their strategy is to wow us when necessary and at other times keep their power dry so they can live and fight for another day. So a mix with some greatness sprinkled in. Interesting.. they played 2/26/77, Swing Auditorium Santa Barbara today on Sirius today. Always the pleaser and a grade A show. There are so many A++ shows we now know exist in the vault. I think we know they are going to highlight them yet mix them in gingerly over time mixed with other, lesser known shows. I think that's how it's going to be. The Boxzilla model until they run out of releasable tapes in ~20 years? Frankly.. I'm ok with that, there is plenty of stellar stuff now left in the vault. My personal favorite release ever is the steamer trunk, but I still revisit the big box on occasion with enthusiasm. There is prime stuff in there. As for Cape Cod, it was a good show for '79.. but perhaps not the best of the year.
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    Was pleasantly surprised by the Phish show the other night, this Runaway Antelope (with a stop from Makisupa Policeman) was vintage Phish, and mashed up 3 of their oldest songs, Runaway Jim, Run Like an Antelope, and Makisupa Policeman in an unplanned event. The looks on their faces as they go through it is priceless. I thought it was pre-planned from my spot on the lawn, but clearly they surprised themselves. It wasn't the best I've seen them, but it was very, very good. Hope those that watched the webcast here enjoyed it, sounds like Vguy did, and someone else who caught the bulk of the best stuff. First set was good, nothing outstanding. Second set was outstanding, and the encore was a good indicator they had fun. It was a bummer that they ended at 10:45 and clearly had another 15 minutes, but it was a great time with some old friends and some family having their first shows, including my buddy's 9 year old and his father in his 60s. Both had the time of their lives. Nearly 35 years ago, the people of Boise left feeling the same way. Music is a magical thing, and a really good band can make your problems dissolve away for 2-4 hours at a time, and also unite you with like minded people (who can still reasonably agree to disagree about nearly everything). The torch was lit long ago, but it still burns in towns across America and the world where these musical caravans trek seasonally. The music and spirit of the Dead live on. Speaking of which, it is now 26 days from September 7, and that means a treasure chest is being filled and readied for delivery soon. Wondrous surprises await! PS: Dave's Picks 6 has 2 excellent Dark Stars that are fantastic post-show traveling material. Also, We Bid You Goodnight takes on a very ominous feel in a driving thunderstorm with 60+ mph wind gusts.
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    I would rather talk food than this release anyday. Just visited Leunig's Bistro. And old staple located in Burlington. Grabbed a plate of duck confit french fries and gravy with the wife, while the kids relished the truffle fries. Twice fried potatoes, silky gravy and fall apart mallard. Accompanied by a preserved lemon, basil and vodka lemonade. Right around the corner from Nectars, famous for their late night gravy fries and regularly hosting a band. Both highly overrated. Adirondacks and Lake Champlain to the fore, Green mountains to the aft. Good living. An East cosat version of Pearl Street in Boulder. Funny you mentioned the Cape Cod show. That was my first listen from TTATS. It got so much hype, I had to hear it. I found it kinda, meh, as well. I suspect the hype was nothing more than the band played Cape Cod. Not a bad show, just not outstanding. Enjoy your journey through the box. But at the end of the day, I think you will find yourself reaching for E72 more often than not after the initial few listens. Oh yeah. The Red Sox are rolling. Love it when yankee fan gets apoplectic.
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    dave's 27 isn't all that bad.
    dave's 27 isn't all that bad. If you want something bad: 10/30/83. weir is virtually non existent jerry will keep coming in and out. will not listen to this one again not worth the time. I cant even comment on playing cuz of it. I don't really feel like the playing is mediocre but due to the problems that plague this tape through out I can't ascertain that. Phish 2/13/87 would probly be more worthwhile than this one. I played it thinking hey maybe the mix would get better but then it got to the end of set I with Might As Well I was already in too deep and may as well be finished. it turned out to be a big lemon.
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    Should you be on the fence about the ABB, Fillmore East, February 1970 update, every pain has been taken to present it with the utmost quality. Jeffrey Norman, along with Plangent Processes, have made this an awesome release. Great liners and art work, too. Anything to add Hendrixfreak?
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    I just had a paddy melt at a Red Sox/Patriots bar called, "The Elm," on Colfax Ave. in Denver. Colfax itself is worthy of a thesis. It went like this: I subbed out the onions for bacon, and the paddy was hand-formed and a true medium with a thin band of red in the middle. Marbled rye, swiss, and thousand island made this a delight along with a healthy, salted helping of freshly-cut pub chips. All washed down with Tito's and soda. Front row on 4/12/83 might be when you did die, Oro. Who knows if this is real or all a dream. Kayak nice stream of consciousness. You people are so much more entertaining, sincere and informative than the nightly news. I'll bet this room could solve most of the world's problems. But, no, wait... that was already done in the 1960s and nothing changed it's only gotten worse. Forget I mentioned it. I'm currently digesting that paddy by way of Cape Cod Coliseum, South Yarmouth, MA. October 27, 1979 on what was my then-eleventh birthday. Too bad I missed it. I've listened to at least one song and in good years, several from every 30 trips disc I've burned into iTunes over the last two days. This show is nothing remarkable, just Good 'Ol Grateful Dead. Which I suppose is remarkable in and of itself. I don't have enough wall space for all the posters and wall art that lies unframed in roll-up tubes as it is. I suppose I could add more. The Fillmore has an amazing collection of framed trippy posters of all the bands that have played there. Love that shit.
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"The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

Dave's Picks Volume 27 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.

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Thanks Dave!
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Yes!
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Interesting choice & a nice change of pace.
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Dave's27 is only the third officially released 83 show. It includes one of the 27 (or so) 83-85 performances of Help/Slip, the first officially released.68-72 is my favorite period. I will happily add an infinite number of Dark Star performances to my Deadshelves. The glut of 71-74 releases HAS taught me that Billy alone at the drumkit IS better than Billy and Mickey working together. But this will be the FIRST time we hear Mickey's 80s percussion leadwork in Slip Normanized! Could be awwwwwwwwwwwwwwesOME! Yeah I want more Dark Stars and those epic 70s Playin's, but diversity is way overdue (IMO) and I want more of these "firsts"!
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Well over due, nice show....bring on the early 1980s for the next 4-5 picks DL!!
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great tour. looking fwd to this one. love those Chicago Poplar Creeks!
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Well.. it was a nice streak, but it's over. I had successfully guessed all the shows from the Dave's Picks series from Dave's Picks 1, 5/25/77 through Dave's Picks 26, 11/14/71 by deciphering the quarterly Bolo riddles. I missed this one though.. and it was so obvious.
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Excited for those who were hoping we'd see an 80's release, but this won't get any play in Tripville. Anyone who doesn't nab an a la carte copy, PM me and I'll gladly pass along my subscriber copy (at cost). First message after it sells out is the one I'll go with.
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Being fairly new to the Dead I am not familiar with much 80's, really looking forward to it!
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Well, I’ve been hoping for a long string of 80s-90s releases, but only because I generally find anything past 1975 to be unlistenable. Still, I’m a huge fan of the Santa Fe show just nine days later, (it’s one of only four 80s shows I’m actually able to listen to without regretting it) so I figured it’s best to get this one since the playing is on par, and the sound is probably better than the circulating boot. But Dave, please listen to these people and make the next five Pics from 80-95; my wallet needs a break.
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Not overwhelmed by the setlist, but that isn't always important. Hope the sound quality is up there. I would've liked an Althea or Touch or West LA Fadeway for a Pick of this era, but c'est la vie. Looking forward to another show for the collection.
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That was a clunker if ever there was one, only goes to show how much the energy and playing ebbed and flowed on the same tour, weeks apart. That and City Island was a horrible venue.
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That was a clunker if ever there was one, only goes to show how much the energy and playing ebbed and flowed on the same tour, weeks apart. That and City Island was a horrible venue.
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I was going to come on here and post, "Thank God Dave picked a show from the 80s. Now maybe the tiny vocal minority that comes on and complains every single time a 70s show is released will stop complaining!" But of course, that's asking too much. The next 4-5 picks?? Come on, man. You know that's not going to happen. Did you watch the video? Did you listen to what Dave said? Did any of it register? It's really pretty simple: if you want to buy a release, buy it. If you don't, then don't. There's no need to come on the board after every single flipping release to whine, complain, make demands, or critique every Dead.net decision. It's so, so old and played out. It's been going on for years. Thanks, Dave. I'm not excited for an '83 release, but I am relieved that maybe, just maybe the Vol. 28 announcement will be met with a slightly smaller chorus of boos and rotten tomatoes.
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nice to see the '80s represented again. ----
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Thanks for this release, can't wait to hear it!!
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...listening party sounds great, looking forward to this release.
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It’s funny that you say that, and to each their own, (after all, this is Deadsville) but the set list is the only reason my resolve crumbled and I bought this one. I just can’t resist a good sounding Help>Slip>Franklin from what may have been Jerry's last good year. That, Scarlet>Fire and Crazy Fingers are the only Dead thrills I can’t get from the No-Mickey years.
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Not familiar with this show so I checked out the Listening Party. Sounds very good and I agree we needed something different. I can't wait to listen to this one and the cover art is outstanding again.
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Hey Dave, nice Pick. Interesting how the sound sample on this page has an audience patch. They seem more common now -- I noticed a number of them on the 30Trips shows, amongst other releases. I'm assuming it's a result of getting deeper into the catalog. I also notice that you guys rarely acknowledge the patches in liner notes or credits. I think the tape geeks like me out there would love more info. Cheers
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Agreed, Fox!! Very psyched to get an ‘83 and one I haven’t heard even in part. A blessing from the Vault, thanks Dave L and company!!
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welcome this jam! hope the SQ crushes any doubts
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And 110 bumps to CeeDee’s comment. It really is just wrong to not give a shoutout to the Aud tapers in the fine print in the liners.
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With the PacNW box set coming out later this year, and with plenty of Dave's Picks material, I'm feeling pretty satisfied with the HQ material that I can listen to from '73-'74. '77 is well represented, too. We've had a '72 and '71 release in the last 3 picks before today. So even though I've never heard this show and even though '83 was probably the year that I collected the least back in my tape-trading days, I'm still really happy that we're going to get some early 80s love. Thanks, Dave!
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Oh well...Happy for the pre-drums...so so on the post drums, but that's just me....Ventura or Santa Fe me would've likey more but I do have good boards of those so... so when does 28 release??? ;)
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Just saw it's out of stock, not sure if I'm the first message though.
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When I saw the new Pick was from 1983 my 'disappointment reflex' kicked in, but that's not really fair to the year or the show or the band (or Dave!). Great rock & roll show and set-list, and the show is near enough to the show on September 6th at Red Rocks to know they were on a roll. The sound is much better than what's already in circulation too, so I'll have to give it a good listen when it arrives!
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But i'm going to listen to it with an open mind.
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Every Dead era has treasure. Very happy to see a mid-80s show being released.
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I'm looking forward to this release!
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i got the tank top . love it , a guy i know from Albany is always raving about the "Dew" from SPAC June 1983 over the weekend Dead and Company performed in Boulder , the poster from those shows has a very similar look/feel to this classic image from Alton Kelley, that was my initial thought. And coincidentally the purple color tee takes me back to summer 2016 Dead and Company tour, each venue had a shirt with date , venue , city and SYF. When i saw those purple tees being sold at places like SPAC i was thinking this exact shirt from 1983 I am going to wear a shirt from 1983 later today in honor of this release
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I used to have a review of this show from a local newspaper taped to the wall of my office cubicle. Let's just say it was a stellar review. The reviewer had never heard the Dead before, so it's not much use for comparing this to other shows, but the show certainly made an impression. Until now, I'd forgotten about that review, and I've yet to listen to the show. The setlist looks pretty good. I'm among those who feel that the Dead peaked in the '70s, but there's still a lot to like about '80s and '90s Dead. My big complaint about these years is that, due to the basically fixed format, the shows became highly predictable. Before that, I used to completely lose track of time during a show. In the later years, I always knew pretty much exactly where I was as the show progressed.
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Very happy with this choice...I love so much of 1983. I will take an Estimated->Eyes with some jets on it from this era any day. The listening samples sound GREAT for this show...nice and crisp with some audience feel. Thank you, Dave!
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I was a fool to have been in Boise and to miss this show! Coming home early from a 3 week family camping vacay to go back to work on Monday, thinking I needed few days to decompress, wanting to get home before the weekend. . . . All the way back to town, driving with all the heads on tour rolling in for a Friday show, every rest area & gas fill-up begining to look more and more like Shakedown ("Help us with some gas bro, buy a grilled cheese?") really kicking myself for NOT scoring a ticket before vacation, especially the last 200 miles in...! My ex even said "go, find a miracle" & I remember muttering something about being on the road 3 weeks, bathing, laundry, staying home with her & the baby, & not having anyone else to go with that night at the last minute, deciding to be responsible instead of following the dream. Only the second time I ever passed on a ticket, the other having been for a brother in law funeral ("But, it's The Dead--he's dead--he won't miss me," didn't cut it with my family, so I ended up having to miracle the ticket) but this time--not even a good lame excuse. Thanks Dave--for the returning that miracle--about 25 years later, but FINALLY--the Boise show that got away!
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As with most of the early 80s, there are some gems and some rough spots. '83 has some high energy moments... but also some sloppy playing and Jerry's voice sounded a bit nasally (and got worse in '84 and '85). Still, I saw 7 shows in '83 (2 in New Haven, 1 in Saratoga Springs, 2 in Hartford, and 2 in Worcester). I have some very fond memories of those shows (and one of them 10/14/83 already wound up on Dick's Picks). Fans who like how tight they were in '77 or how exploratory they were in '72-'74 may not like 1983... but those who like high energy rock 'n' roll Dead will find some high peaks to enjoy in this release. From '83 I would rather hear that monstrous second set of Saratoga 6/18/83... but perhaps there is no pristine SBD recording of that. Anyway... thanks, Dave for choosing an 80's release. I saw the bulk of my shows from 1980-1991 so I have some amazing memories tied to that era. How about a release of Greek Theater 5/21/82-5/23/82 (all 3 shows have some great moments)? How about Worcester Centrum and Augusta from fall of '84? How about Oakland 12/27/86 (4th show after Jerry's coma)? We have plenty of releases from '89/'90... but the early/mid-80s is worth looking at to find a few hidden gems!
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Did it really sell that fast? Or just saying that to put the scalper type off? I'll take a nice 83 show, thanks Dave. Not sure if the "official" release is much better than "soundboard" I have. Shame they didn't record the shows better in the 80's. But lord knows anything sounds better than MOST tapes I had back then. :-) In any event, again, thanks Dave.
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They almost sold out of pre-orders so i would assume much less then 500 left for the a la cart. That is why they are giving all a fare chance by saying we are posting at this time on this day.
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So do you accept blame or congrats for this release? :-)
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Wow, can't wait to listen! Don't have much of middle 80s concerts, so this one will fill a huge gap in my collection. Interesting setlist, by the way!
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Was that you following me back then? I managed 38 shows that year.saw tje ones you mentioned to me Worcester 1st night was the climax of the 80's. Scarlet >Fire>Estimated >Eyes >Drumz> Other One. I still vividly remember that. Everyone was dripping. Unfortunately the Dick's Pick was an example the weakness of the record in the vault for the 80's . My friends's aud had more of a feel for the energy but he saturated the tape. Definitely looking forward to this release
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Of 36, Dick picked just one 81, one 82, one 83, and one 85. And for what it’s worth just a couple from 90s (one 90, one 91). Nassau 81 and Hartford 83 are easily among my favorites. As for Dave, so far of 27, there’s been just two (one from 80, one from 81) and now three with this one from 83. Happy to hear more are on the way, though I don’t expect it for 28. From the Roadtrips, of 17, there’s 3 from the 80s (80, 82, 88) and 2 from the 90s (90, 93). Otherwise, including boxes, dvds, etc, there’s been plenty of official releases from 89/90. Interestingly, I don’t know of anything from 84 (or 86, for what that’s worth) other than that monster Shakedown on So Many Roads- and that’s practically 85! 84 would be nice and I’d definitely get a kick out of more 91 and 93- some of my absolute favorites.
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I know, I know, wrong release but figured a lot of people will be visiting here today. So.....shot in the dark but if anyone has an extra Dave's Picks Vol. 26 and wants to "gift" it to me (or privately discuss other arrangements) please get in touch. Thanks!
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