Dave's Picks Volume 27: Boise State University Pavilion, Boise ID 9/02/83

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October 3, 2017 - 1:26pm

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heatherlew

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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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August 1, 2018 - 7:11pm

#1021

Roguedeadguy

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Stoltzfus

I'm with you man. I like this one a lot, def more than the 81 show from Boulder. Great 1st set, Big River absolutely smokes. They hit this aggressively fast, tight groove that doesn't let up until Looks Like Rain. LLR is solid, and a peppy Deal kicker. H/S/F def sounds like they ripped some lines at the break. They hold it all together, impressively so. I think it was Mario Andretti who said "If you don't feel a little out of control you're not going fast enough." Listening to Eyes as I type. Love this jam more and more and more. Still crazy fast but still tight. I agree the sound is a little 'off', if I consciously focus on it. But its still a professionally produced commercial CD of the Grateful Dead. It doesn't sound 'bad' by any normal meaning of that word. I'm all for more 80s if they're up to this quality.
August 1, 2018 - 6:55pm

#1022

snafu

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Annalee 10

Don't worry the 15th was damn good also. As for this show and the complainers whatever. True it isn't multitrack but it's as good or better as some of the best tapes we had in the 80's when quality tapes really started happening. I was lucky and had access to 1st gen top quality of a lot of shows at that time. To those who weren't around then we really liked listening to them. As a matter of fact I still listen to some of the top shows. To Dave, Pinkus, Rhino, WB etc thanks again for a great job and allowing me and others to enjoy these shows in the best quality possible. And the occasional 80's show will be welcome
August 1, 2018 - 5:56pm

#1023

Strider 808808

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Palindrome

8/1/18 I'm not as think as you stoned I am.
August 1, 2018 - 5:52pm

#1024

stoltzfus

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those who hate on this show: I don't understand

I just heard set 2 again plenty of energy some sloppiness, yes. what else is new? good 83 vibe the sound to me is very acceptable everybody sounds like usual i just don't get the gripes. anyway...I heard 4/14/82 today while Ubereatsing high energy show started 9/17/82...good stuff
August 1, 2018 - 5:46pm

#1025

icecrmcnkd

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No cacti were hurt in TM’s post

For those who don’t like this, don’t subscribe next year. That will teach Dave a lesson, and from then on only multitrack releases will ensue.
August 1, 2018 - 5:36pm

#1026

Terrapin Moon

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seems like some would rather

seems like some would rather piss a cactus out their dick than listen to this again
August 1, 2018 - 5:36pm

#1027

Terrapin Moon

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seems like some would rather

seems like some would rather piss a cactus out their dick than listen to this again
August 1, 2018 - 5:09pm

#1028

Vguy72

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Happy birthday Jerry....

....even with all your flubbed verses, you rarely flubbed a lick. God Bless You. The fat man will always rock.
August 1, 2018 - 5:07pm

#1029

Thats_Otis

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@ Bolo - Happy Birthday Jerry

Typing a random date into Google and seeing what show comes up is my favorite thing to do! God bless the Goddamn Grateful Dead! and thank you Jerry for all that you've given us! Peace
August 1, 2018 - 5:07pm

#1030

Gary Farseer

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Happy Birthday to

Me! JK Thanks so much Jerry for your lifelong deadication to music, art, and to discovery. After all, to quote the man, "There is only one song." Oh yeah, just got the pick. Will spin it Friday. I cant wait for my own deep and heart-felt analysis.

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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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