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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October 9, 2018 - 5:20am

#91

rtcampbel86

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Re: I know what Dave's Picks 28 is

1976. Seemed inevitable
October 9, 2018 - 2:39am

#92

Born Cross Eye…

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Re: I know what Dave's Picks 28 is

2.) He did not meet any of the players that would form the band "Silver." "He" is Brent Mydland.
October 8, 2018 - 9:28pm

#93

mcgrupp216

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DP28 Clues

1. 66-78, 90-95 2. Who is “he,” here? The keyboardist? If so, we know it’s not Hornsby. I also imagine that Keith and Vince may have met members of Silver at one point. That I guess leaves us with Pig Pen? 69er?! (as some have been saying/hoping). 3. Sort of at a loss on clue 3. The show is in USA? Or, maybe American Beauty? Well, we know it was released November 1st; also that Dave’s Pick 28 will be released November 1st. I don’t know, so...let’s say November 70, maybe one from the Cap shows?
October 8, 2018 - 5:02pm

#94

Born Cross Eye…

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I know what Dave's Picks 28 is

Sorry, I cannot reveal this information. I am not an employee of Rhino Records, Warner Music Group, the Mexicali pressing plant, or any other party involved in the distribution of this release. I did get the info from an employee, though. Clues: 1.) Brent Mydland is not in the Grateful Dead at this time. 2.) He did not meet any of the players that would form the band "Silver." 3.) The United States of America.
October 8, 2018 - 4:29pm

#95

Rob Mixon

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Daves Picks 28

So looking forward to D.P. 28 but, I almost hate the "NOT knowing" part! I guess I'm just too impatient but I can't help but think they're more of us who feel the same way! I mean how often do people spend $100 without knowing what they are getting???? Food for thought anyways. Oh well I guess I'll wait the 3 weeks and quit my b#%&*ing I mean, they are after all, GRATEFUL DEAD!!!!!
October 8, 2018 - 4:25pm

#96

Kayak Guy

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we need a Dark Star

from either Pigpen or Bruce, show TC some love from 1969...stay away from those reels unless they are Plangent processed before Norman gets his hands on them.
October 8, 2018 - 4:09pm

#97

WharfratWhitey

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For me the biggest surprise

For me the biggest surprise of the year thus far is that the series had a release from a year more recent than 1981. Not unhappy with the shows thus far but have big expectations for the year ender!
October 8, 2018 - 2:06pm

#98

Mr. Jack Straw

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@cosmicdavid

You misunderstand me. I also believe that DaP26 and 27 are damn solid shows. Worthy of release and fun listens. I was just pointing out that (in my opinion and my opinion only) that 2018 was lacking a "big show" from the DaP series. By this (arbitrary) designation I mean show of similar stature to 5/25/77, 11/17/73, 11/17/72, 11/4/77, 2/24/74, 7/19/74, 7/17/76, 4/2/73, and 1/22/78. Heck, I'd argue that this years selections are still below 7/31/74, 10/22/71, 2/2/70, 11/30/80, 5/14/74, 12/12/69, 3/28/73, and 8/25/72.
October 8, 2018 - 1:42pm

#99

Mr. Jack Straw

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next pick

I wouldn't mind any of the suggestions here (I never do). Any '79 is certainly overdue, and 1991 could use some updates to the catalog. I don't think we're going to get a Brent ('79 included) show given the last pick, I guess 1991 is possible. Like I've said before, this year of picks has been somewhat underwhelming. There has always been a tent-pole show (or two!), and I don't think this year has had one yet. You could make argument for 11/6/77, but really it's just the Truckin' (and Passenger and TMNS) that light things up. The double '71 release has two great Other Ones, but I think the rest of the shows are interchangeable with several other Fall '71 releases (although superior to 2017's 1971 duet). 9/2/83 was welcome as it gave us the first official mid-80s show in YEARS and the first official mid 80s HSF yet. But while it's a good pick for the era, I don't think anyone would hold it up as a tent pole show. I think we need something on the level of 1/22/73, 4/2/73, 7/17/76, 2/24/74, 11/17/72, 11/17/72 to complete 2018. Given the previous picks and the box set, I think the years most likely to yield such a show are 1969-1970, 1972 (less likely with DaP 24 from this era), and 1976. Some genius on this board mentioned 11/7/69 with 11/2/69 as filler as a suggestion. I think I would welcome that with open arms!
October 8, 2018 - 1:22pm

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nitecat

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3rd Listen...

I like this release a lot. The mix is not as good as a 16 track, but you can hear all the instruments, and the band is playing well. Looking forward the that 1979 release next month :>

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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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