Grateful Dead

5-18-77Got to fill in that gap.

I'd love to say a Greek show for our "aging hippie" Mr. Pete, but two shows from the 80's back-to-back would be too much for some. It would not be a problem for me that there would be two 80's shows one after the other in this Dave's Picks series. I'd love that! I personally would love to have the completely restored 9/20/70 Fillmore East show as Dave's Picks Volume 28. But DaP 28 has probably been selected already, and my guess is good as anyone's. As for this Volume 27, I am glad that this show was picked for release. I just wonder if the soundboard recording is complete or do we have to endure a few audience-made recording patches for that complete show?

I cant do it. if I was spending all the money on trying to catch up on what dave's picks and 30 trips I missed out on, then I would be missing out on future box sets and shit. I cant do both

So all you kind folks here on DeadLand have any suggestions for Volume 28, or is to early to talk about such things not that their is anything wrong with that. I'm going for a show from '72 to finish out the year.

Really not sure what, the gripe is? The Grateful Dead sold the vault. I'm pretty sure they didn't sell it for the cost of the magnetic tape, They are making a fortune. Have you seen some of these prices....You can copy your Dave Picks 1, and unload it for a couple $100 bucks. So the resell would allow someone to purchase the next four year, off the sale of one. I know we all work non-profit jobs and the thought of turning a profit is taboo. I have bought extras before, the 1977 box set, just so I could have future clean disks. I did also re-sell an extra Boxzilla for a $200 profit and yes it was reinvested in more GD releases. Demand determines, the re-sell value.Rhino must be aware of the re-sell after market. Are they that short sighted, that every release has sold out, at some point. Blame Rhino for low production numbers and the unwillingness, to carry any back stock. Every wonder if record companies hold back product and re-sell under another corporate or user name? The practice is done, more than you think. Ala Ticketmaster and Stub Hub. Check the number of transactions, each seller has. maybe someone bought one and the wife said "umm no, we need the money" and was forced to sell. Dave's picks have better return on investment, compared to most stocks and bonds. Lets truly sell out and get Dave's Picks on the New York Stock Exchange. They can sell shares, which we can buy. Subs and Box sets, not included. Then we can trade shares as the value fluctuates based on the releases. Don't judge others, until you've walked in their shoes. All Rise.

Many thanks on cassette master info. while I buy the sub, every year. I prefer to be surprised and not listen to DL seaside chat or do any advance track listing. It is really rare, for them to release some I don't have a copy of. I think I have something to complete sets and or whole shows, from about 1700+ show. thanks again

Very jealous of you seeing Gillian Welch. Can’t remember the last time she came here to the U.K. - maybe soon...

....is that none of the skeletons have facial hair. I would have been particularly satisfied if the one in the dress had a full beard!

Looking forward grately to DaP27, though outside my sweet spot, can't just be an old phat who prefers anything from the first ten years, and listens only to the next five. Been dabbling this summer in some early to mid 80s, because it is still the GOGD and there is great stuff there. Troubled by the decline of Jerry's voice and other changes, stopped going to live shows after 1980. Missed a bunch of great music. My lenticular AotS came this morning, very cool, next up on the Victrola. Crank it up. So what about the violent thunderstorms and flash floods in this area today. Went to a solo concert last night in an extraordinary performance space in northern New Hamster, basically a large house concert, about 80 seats, sold out. Completely acoustic and completely world class. Hypnotic, irresistibly compelling, impossible to sit still. Martin plays tomorrow night at the Cabot, Vermont Town Hall, then goes home for rest of season, returns to the states this fall. His group will play Carnegie Hall NYC next April. Very very highly recommended, beyond amazing.... will transfix you. Thought you had heard great Irish trad music? Martin takes it to another level. He played several tunes straight, then variations: major to minor, changed keys, changed styles, played them inside out. Total virtuoso. Told us he liked the freedom of performing solo, lots of interaction with audience. We had a chat after the show, he tunes to A432, not A440, because he feels it sweetens the tone, closer to what violins were tuned to back in the (classical) days. He made mention of the blues guitarist who tuned down a half step, he was talking about Stevie Ray. Martin has six performances scheduled in the states this October, two East Coast, two mid, two California. Lots of examples on youtube. Next up, Gillian Welch Friday. Phil and friends in ten days on the Burlington waterfront park... then maybe DSO down on the NH /ME coast or up on the Canadian border at Jay Peak in two weeks or so....it might not be Dead&Company however good old Rob Eaton was essential to getting stuff we listen to every day back into the archives .... summer is good!

You finally got a wish granted.