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

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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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July 31, 2018 - 8:01pm

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Vguy72

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So, tomorrow brings another Days Between....

....I have a hate/love relationship with that week. Mostly love, but I do get a little melancholy. I'm only human. And I miss them. Even the Boise '83 version. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
July 31, 2018 - 7:47pm

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Erikandjenn

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"Finest kind"...it's actual name

Smuttynose ipa (My favorite and always in the fridge)
July 31, 2018 - 7:37pm

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Last 3 beers

Bell’s Oberon, 5.6%Bell’s Oberon, 5.6% Bell’s Hopsoulution, 8% It being Tuesday, and a worknight, I had to cut myself off after 3.
July 31, 2018 - 6:58pm

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Vguy72

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Last five beers per simonrobs request....

....Superfuzz by Elysian Brewing. A blood orange pale. 6.4%. Actually, it will be last six in an hour or so.
July 31, 2018 - 6:50pm

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bcboot

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Jeff Smith! Nice Job

Many thanks to you sir!Nicely Done, b.c.
July 31, 2018 - 6:20pm

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deadtony

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I really like licorice. Be it

I really like licorice. Be it 60s,70s,80s or 90s licorice. Yummy
July 31, 2018 - 5:58pm

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Guss West

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Caveat Emptor

"Warning: This is not an audiophile recording! Many of you may have read the numerous Dick's Picks Caveat Emptors over the years and thought "Oh yeah... sure... whatever." Well, this old analog recording source exhibits many audio flaws including high distortion, low vocals, tape hiss, and missing pieces. No fair calling Customer Support and complaining! However, let it be known that this CD also includes some pretty damn exciting and historical music, and for that reason is brought to you with pride." ~DL
July 31, 2018 - 5:56pm

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wilfredtjones

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Next 10 Dave's

9-2-8010-16-81 3-9-81 7-28-82 5-10-87 7-31-88 10-19-89 some shows from 6-85 some shows from 6-91 Cal Expo '89-'90 Any Heads exploding yet? Just having some fun! Be kind everyone ;-)
July 31, 2018 - 5:52pm

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fourwindsblow

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Dap 27

Well, after some sound adjustments I was able to here more of the instruments in the mix especially during the singing. The show is not all that bad, and after drumming most of the first set I have to say it rocks I was praying for LLR so I could get a break.
July 31, 2018 - 5:27pm

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icecrmcnkd

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As I monopolize this board....

Would like some of Simonrob’s Belgian bier......

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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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