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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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    ...your welcome. If I remember correctly it's been remastered, I'll check and see.. - Have a grateful weekend yourself and everyone else on the boards! :) ...the Poster/art for this performance is on fire!. Absolutely beautiful! https://images.wolfgangsvault.com/grateful-dead/poster/memorabilia/BG16… Set list - Good Morning Little School Girl, Doin' That Rag, Cryptical Envelopment-> Drums-> The Other One-> Cryptical Envelopment Dupree's Diamond Blues-> Mountains Of The Moon-> Dark Star-> Saint Stephen-> The Eleven-> Turn On Your Love Light, E: Cosmic Charlie
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    Re: Met Jerry
    I did meet him once in '83. I couldn't open my mouth nor properly decide what should be said. He was kind, intelligent, gentle and did the speaking for me.. I honestly forget what he said.. but it was light, funny and interesting. Gracious perhaps. Had back stage passes for both nights in Merriweather '83 (thanks Phil). I barely used them and preferred being out in the pavilion. There were I think five of us with passes or perhaps five of us that shared a few passes, I forget.. and we arrived at different times. In the days before cell phones I shared mine with my brother and I got there first.. and was quite done with it by the time the music started. Me and my friends never hooked up back stage, it was just too weird, very weird... perhaps if we arrived together it would have been different. Finally I went to my seats, which were quite good and all seemed ok with the world. I felt more a peace in front of the band than behind it, which exactly suited my state of mind at the time. My night meeting Jerry.. I didn't have it in me to say anything intelligent, but still we had a half minute of pretty interesting dialogue (no thanks to me). In the end, I felt humbled and petty yet strangely honored and proud. Shame on me.. and to all you kids out there, don't smoke pot, never do mushrooms and for gods sake never, ever put little tiny pieces of paper on your tongue. It will rob you of wisdom, at exactly the moment you need it.
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    I wasn't there....
    ....but Jerry welcoming Mickey back isn't too far fetched. I mean, family is family. Even with Lenny burning them hard. I never met Jerry, but I look at him as the kindest of souls who happened to play a mean guitar. Lucky us....I miss you
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    Yet, In the end....
    ....the Boyz should have taken more breaks/hiatus's. My 3 cents. Love Phish or not, they are doing it right. Bonus point to stolzfus for quoting Day Job lyrics. I, on the the other hand, work ten hour days. A Fool On The Hill?.... ...edit lol. Digging the Augusta '84 Boxilla show. A rager. Not quite '85, but who's counting?
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    That change did 'em some Good
    From the somewhat weighty and dark Watergate era of '74 to the sunny Georgia smile of "Have a Nice Day" '76. Jerry seems to be the main driver behind Mickey being in the band originally and rejoining. 'Nuf said.
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    My pleasure, man. That Miles Jack Johnson is the shiznit. The original release is okay, but the complete sessions box is some ROCKIN' jazz!
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    Ok
    Sounds good..
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    The change in sound from 74 to 76 was new and sudden. Prior to that, from 67-74 their sound gradually developed into what they were in 1974, with no lengthy breaks from the road, or announced hiatuses. Gradual being the operative word. The change in sound between 74 and 76 was much bigger,and basically occurred all at once. Jerry's switch from the Wolf to the TB, Bob Weir's change from the Gibson to the Ibanez, Keith's discontinuation of the Fender Rhodes, addition of Mickey, which forced a complete overhaul in the band's rhythm section that impacted all of their legacy songs (compare drums on Sugar Magnolia from 1972 to 1976), and a much more expanded vocal role for Donna, as she pretty much replaced Phil on harmonies (she was used much more selectively before 1976, for example, Wharf Rat, Bertha, Ramble On Rose, Uncle Johns Band,Jack Straw, Deal and a ton of others did not feature her at all until after the 76 return to touring, and Phil's voice disappeared). Even the sound system changed dramatically. The point is, there was a much more pronounced and sudden change in sound from 10/20/74 to 6/3/76 (the four appearances in 1975 notwithstanding), than the gradual fine tuning from 67 - 74. It was more of a reformation than an evolution, like you get when bands break up or lose personnel and regroup later with a new sound. In their case it was a very deliberate new path, as if they wanted to shut the door on what they were and be something new. It was as if they broke up and reformed as something new. Still the best damn band in the world!
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    But the same changes were there between 69 and 70. They were always challenging themselves and changing their sound. To me, that's what makes it Grateful Dead. That's what makes it great.
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    Not literally broke up
    Obviously didnt announce they were breaking up, but returned to touring in 1976 as different from their former sound as many bands who breakup, change personnel, and re-establish their sound months or years later. Point being, they shut the door on their old sound.
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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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Submitted by Dusty.rambler@… on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 21:32

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Thanks for this post space! Great insight to a critical time in Dead history. Grateful as always...
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Submitted by libertycaps97211 on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 13:10

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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.
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Submitted by Mytime on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 16:24

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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
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Submitted by MarcelloZappellini on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 11:42

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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??
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 15:58

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That half-step is possibly the best one. Glad you finally got your DaP25. Hope 26 didn’t go missing.
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Submitted by mbarilla on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 11:27

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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 ?
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Submitted by Born Cross Eye… on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 12:18

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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!
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 17:33

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Is that a replacement, or was it ‘lost in the mail’?If replacement, does it have a number?
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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 18:17

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BCE got it off of Amazon from recently discovered overstock...
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Submitted by boki on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 08:45

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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…
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Submitted by Born Cross Eye… on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 17:29

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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.
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Submitted by Kate_C. on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 19:15

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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! :)
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Submitted by Kate_C. on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 17:26

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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.
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Submitted by Kate_C. on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 17:02

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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. :)
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Submitted by Kate_C. on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 13:28

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...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.
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Submitted by Kate_C. on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 19:16

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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.
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Submitted by Diggey on Sat, 11/17/2018 - 12:41

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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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