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    An institution in American rock music, the Grateful Dead continue to surprise the ears with new arrangements and altered styles. If their playing continues with the force that was heard in San Bernardino, the spirit of the Dead will live on. - Sun Telegram

    We are more than pleased to kick off this year's Dave's Picks series with the much requested and quite spirited complete performance from Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77. The Swing ’77 show was a unique beast, unlike any others from this era: as the band’s first concert of the year, it bridged the gap between the new and re-emerging sound of the returning 1976 Grateful Dead and the precision excellence of the spring ’77 Dead. Debuting two of their most intricately crafted songs of the 1970s, “Terrapin Station” (to open, no less!) and “Estimated Prophet,” the Dead demonstrated right from the start of this new touring year that they were not going to be a nostalgia act; they were going to be as adventurous and ambitious as they were at any time in their career.

    Join the adventure as they soar through tried and true ("Playing In The Band," "Tennessee Jed"), well-loved covers ("Mama Tried," "Samson and Delilah," "Dancing In the Street"), and epic new jams.

    Rounded out with three songs from Santa Barbara, CA 2/27/77, this one was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

    Dave's Picks Volume 29 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

    *Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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    doubling down on fall '72

    Here's what must be part of the calculus: how many release-able shows exist for the years 1969-1974 (keep the focus tight, for now, due to saturation of '76-'78, as stated previously)...

    I leave out '68 because the shows tend to be single-disc length and presumably rare, Dave has to hold back something and he's probably going to cough up a fall '68 to accompany the Aoxomoxoa reissue. I'm thinking both '69 and '70 shows are somewhat scarce and we're about to get DaP 30 with two '70 shows. We just had the PNW '73-'74.

    That leaves '69, '71 and fall '72... A small 3-show box from '69 would of course be welcomed by this Pigpen freak, as would anything from 1971. But the sweet spot for fans and the band's playing remains fall '72 and this has seen releases from:
    9-17-72
    9-21-72 (w/9-3-72 filler)
    9-24-72
    9-27-72
    11-17-72
    11-18-72 special single-disc release).

    So that's six shows from a fruitful period. (Did I miss any?) So I see a host of others that could be mined without wiping out the inventory:

    9-15 & 16-72, Boston
    9-19-72, Jersey City
    9-23-72, Waterbury (other night from 30 Trips show)
    9-26-72, Jersey City (Stanley Theater, first of three nights, Dick's 11 was 9-27-72)
    9-28-72, Jersey City (Stanley Theater, third night)
    10-2-72, Springfield, MA
    10-18-72, St. Louis
    10-19-72, St. Louis
    10-23-72, Milwaukee
    10-26-72, Cincinnati
    10-27-72, Columbus
    10-28-72, Cleveland
    10-30-72, Detroit
    11-13-72, Kansas City, MO
    11-14-72, Oklahoma City
    11-15-72, Oklahoma City (two nights in OK??)
    11-19-72, Houston (second of two nights)
    11-22-72, Austin
    11-24-72, Dallas
    11-26-72, San Antonio
    Then we're into "winter" with:
    12-10 & 11-72, San Francisco
    12-15-72, Long Beach
    12-31-72, San Francisco

    That's 25 shows. Say some don't exist, are partial reels or have other issues. That's probably still enough for a 6-show box with plenty left over for DaPs or another box.

    I used to rail against such speculation as a waste of time, too much early hype, unrealistic (no one can read Dave's mind), etc. Now I'm the most shameless hyper of all. Hey, contradictions are healthy. R-r-r-right?

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    Sixtus' Picks XII?

    Good work, indeed!

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    Just wanted to say, as others have recently, good job to All on the fun back and forth of late here - takes me back to days of yore before the revamping of this site....ahhh, the memories of warm sepia tones, the occasional random spammer shaming, the endless, witty banter....definitely starting to see shades of this more and more around these parts. It's good to be back and thank you All.

    That being said, I am successfully out of the gate with tracking each Spring '90 show and haven't missed one yet, but it had a moment of combat with Electric on the Eel last night and who was going to take precedence. It turns out I was able to have a calm and orderly listening party with each.

    I am looking forward to this evening's show though, the March 19th Hartford show has some awesome moments and i love that frickin' second set. I'll be attentively tuned in this evening.

    Sixtus

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    Early 71 or late 69 would be good by me too. I would love to have a ladies and gentlemen part 2. I think that's one of the most perfectly recorded and mixed live releases they've had yet. It's odd how different they sound from Europe 72, considering they're only a year apart. I don't think Jerry had quite picked up the Stratocaster yet, but I could be wrong. I kind of forget what he played between the Gibson SG and the strat, but I have a feeling it's something other than Jerry's guitar that accounts for the sound difference. Anyway, as much as I like Keith, they were playing some pretty hot shows in April of 71.

    Same goes for late 1969. I love this. Because they start to integrate the new Dead with the old. Dick's Picks 16 is good example of a great setlist from that period.

    Oroborous. Since you expressed such enthusiasm for coming on board, you will be the first person I hire after I purchase the Vault. I'll need somebody to assist with dividing the shows up by audio quality. Sure, we can avoid those bothersome tape trading days releases for a while :D

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    So far, the Eel is nice.. wish I was there!

    Until we finish our tunnel under the vault and free the reels, Dave and Rhino will continue to reek havoc on our finances and relationships. #freethereels

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    Did not pull the trigger on the Eel. Great concept, fine art and all it just did not give me Jerry wood (to coin a phrase) Gimme something '78 and I'm all over it like butter on bread.

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    I'm hoping for small, 2-3 show boxes from here on out. I just can't keep up financially any longer. Life has not been kind to me lately and if big boxes come out I will not be buying due to extremely low cash flow. And it would really hurt because I love it all and would love to buy 'em, but I have to tap out now on the big expensive stuff. Oh well...such is life.
    So...fingers crossed for small stuff.
    :O)

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    Never realized Miserlou was based on a Greek folk melody until I listened to a short tribute over the weekend on BBC.

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    Considering 1968-1969 and 1972 are my favourite years, I would like to suggest that the next box comes from one of those two timespans. Fall 1972 would provide a nice bookend to Europe 72. Maybe it would work if two boxes for the same tour was released, like was the case with Spring 1990. It would be incredible if everything from 1972 eventually came out.

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    Hallelujah Brother Keith! Enough of this fuctsten around, release the hounds Smithers! I personally volunteer to be on the committee when you buy the vault. I have many skills/qualifications AND I was never really a “taper” so I don’t suffer those biases. If I had one criticism of ol Dave, it’s that he comes from that background and it’s biases.......I know weak, but it does seem to play into his choices.....

    HENDRIXFREAK; good to hear from you! Your logic seems very sound. Haven’t had a 72 since what, Dave’s 25? And you have to think that some of the sales figures for a few of the recent boxes might be considered a tad disappointing, at least in the board room. Personally I’ve really dug the last few boxes. But yassss, a solid 72 offering would probably do the trick eh? Any big Dark Stars are are always top o my list!!
    68/69; I still think something from 68 might show up (if there is enough material?) because I bet ol Dave’s been hashing about those parts to come up with the Bonus disc for the 50th Aoxomoxoa release.....69 because a) its fuggin 69, and b) it’s been a while? and it seems like there is a decent amount of positive feedback here whenever the topic arises....

    I guess fall 89 could come into play since it’ll be the 30th anniversary and they have the top shelf recordings to work with,, but they did 89 not too long ago and it might still not be sold out? Perhaps a solid Philly 89 run might move better? I know that’d be in my top wish jar....

    71 is probably a solid guess also....personally it wouldn’t be a top wish, but when was the last time anything from early 71 came out? Also, many people here seem to really crave some of that, so again, Sound logic for sure!

    2 BOXES; personally, I’d like to see something old now of say mid size, and some 89, like that Philly run in the fall...
    “That would be somethin’, yes it really would!”)
    What say all yall???

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An institution in American rock music, the Grateful Dead continue to surprise the ears with new arrangements and altered styles. If their playing continues with the force that was heard in San Bernardino, the spirit of the Dead will live on. - Sun Telegram

We are more than pleased to kick off this year's Dave's Picks series with the much requested and quite spirited complete performance from Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77. The Swing ’77 show was a unique beast, unlike any others from this era: as the band’s first concert of the year, it bridged the gap between the new and re-emerging sound of the returning 1976 Grateful Dead and the precision excellence of the spring ’77 Dead. Debuting two of their most intricately crafted songs of the 1970s, “Terrapin Station” (to open, no less!) and “Estimated Prophet,” the Dead demonstrated right from the start of this new touring year that they were not going to be a nostalgia act; they were going to be as adventurous and ambitious as they were at any time in their career.

Join the adventure as they soar through tried and true ("Playing In The Band," "Tennessee Jed"), well-loved covers ("Mama Tried," "Samson and Delilah," "Dancing In the Street"), and epic new jams.

Rounded out with three songs from Santa Barbara, CA 2/27/77, this one was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

Dave's Picks Volume 29 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 13:24

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....Halo 2 is better.

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 15:11

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Vguy, Halo and Halo 2 were both awesome, spent a lot of time playing that with my kids when they first came out. Good times. Currently listening to Jerry tell me that it's too late, she's gone as I spin that excellent Keystone Companions: Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings box with Jerry and Merle. There is some great stuff in that box, particularly dig Hi Heel Sneakers and My Funny Valentine, which just came on as I was typing this. Can't go wrong with '73, if you have not checked this box out, it is a bargain for some really great stuff.

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Submitted by muleskinner_blues on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 15:56

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The one I read was called "Chernobyl 01:23:40: The Incredible True Story of the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster" by Andrew Leatherbarrow.

Won't say it was the best thing ever but I found it engaging for both the mix of the history as well as his urban exploration piece. In the foreword, he links his Flickr photo collection from the trip that I followed along with during the appropriate sections of the book: https://www.flickr.com/photos/revelation_space/collections/721576642155…
Some haunting stuff in the abandoned schools, etc. Check out some of the middle pages of 'Day 3' in Pripyat (including bumper cars).

Listening now to Dead & Co doing Liberty, 6/15/17. I heard that song for the first time in the Fare Thee Well broadcasts and then the last two shows from 30 Trips. Good memories. Had that and The Avett Brothers in my head wheezing my way through the last stretch of coming out of the Grand Canyon in March 2016, South Kaibab > Bright Angel. I can't go back the way we came! Gonna find my own way home.

First, enough criticism of Pripyat Park, I've been taking the family there every year for the last 15. It's way better than Disney.. free admission, no lines and all the rides work. The soft serve ice cream glows in your tummy, not in your hands. Pet friendly and the kid loves it.

Muleskinner, 80's fan.. great to see you.

Today's adventure.. the same add in 2/28/69 and lots of shenanigans and friends. Dick Latvala on 2/28, "The best and most exciting G.D. show ever is without a doubt 2/28/69- Fillmore West!!!" It happens to be the last thing I listened to so of course I concur.

Winters without snow can be a bit of a drag.. and we are not getting the snowfall we did a decade ago here. ..but it's been snowing pretty continuously for a few days and winter fun is in full swing. Speaking of Swing.. might as well get another listen while it still has that new car smell.

Looks as though tomorrow will be pretty much the same.

Finally.. really enjoyed that Bickershaw partial video.. more for the interview with Jerry than the clip of Mr. Charlie. I am somewhat convinced the shots of the band do not sync up with them playing Mr. Charlie, but I could be wrong. Still.. cool and good to hear there are clips from Paris too.. I have never heard of those.

The kind folks here put Bickershaw into focus for me about a year ago, I think it was mhammond and VGuy72 mentioning it on the same thread, same time. That show is a monster, an absolute classic.

Have a good weekend fellow freaks.. be kind, have fun, dance a little jig and hopefully our collective glass is more than half full. Play Dead!

While we are on the subject of grainy videos..

I am pretty sure the video and sound are synced up as well as you can do it for this one. The emotional content Garcia yields towards the end of the jam is something to see..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTbpEH2PCKU&list=RDm0vAqnq1vW0&index=13

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 20:05

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....any other heads out there that love comics, and love the movies? I know you're out there. My Spider Sense is tingling. I know a few of you that do. It's High Time someone brought it up. Excelsior!!

I like me some comics also, mostly a DC man back in my youth. Bats is still my man. I guess I only really knew of the DC Captain Marvel. So I was surprised to see a female Captain from Marvel comics. I always liked the segment with Billy Batson in the crossover "Kingdom Come" where he comes back from brain washing and remembers his magic word,,,, shazam, shazam, SHAZAM! and he flies past Superman like he's standing still.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 00:03

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....I give it an 8.6. My son said a solid 8.0. It's a grate time to be alive when you get not only awesome sounding Dead releases, but also live action superhero movies twelve year old me could only imagine about. Neither one ever gets old.
And yes Dennis. I'm all over Shazam. I remember the tv show from the 70's. Looks promising.

I enjoyed looking at that, too. Pity there isn't more of it. Very intriguing, those people jumping off scaffolding into a huge tub a water. Funny what passed for entertainment then. Very different from the last festival I went too-even that was 20 years ago!-the world festival known as Womad. All sorts of shops and food and stages to wander about and look at. In the 70s there was the one stage, and....nothing much else. Apart from people jumping into large tubs of water, obviously.

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Submitted by simonrob on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 05:26

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Possibly the coldest, muddiest festival ever. Matters were only made worse when, after the diving was over, the diving tub was emptied by simply pulling the plug where it was, thereby flooding the already muddy area in front of the stage.
I am also not sure that the Dead were playing what you are hearing on the video. Not a big problem.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 13:58

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https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/417945-was-jerry-garcia-a-ga-hor…
....just when you thought he couldn't be cooler. If I had Jim's John Deere time machine, I would go back and shake Jerry's hand, and grasp it, and say thank you. Thank you Jerry. When I'm down and out, which occurs every now and then, your guitar brings me up, and steals my face.

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 14:39

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Glad to hear of your replacement disc results for DaP 28 Icecrmcnkid. Unfortunately I received my replacement disc 3 and it was another skipper. My CD player plays literally hundreds of other CD's with no issue, but not DaP 28 disc 1 or 3. Since there was no replacement for disc 1 even provided, I have lost all hope of having a functional copy of DaP 28 at this point, kind of sucks as I really dug the release, just was hoping for a copy that didn't skip. Now I'm just hoping for part of my 2018 subscription to be refunded so I'm not stuck paying for a release with skips on 2/3 discs.

I was rather amused by this also. I was considering it for a second career until Daverock sobered me up that decision...
Was listening to a little Jerry and Merl today.. Lion's Share. Never gets old...

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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 16:09

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This is the replacement of the replacement.
I also got a CD3 skipper during the first round of replacements. This is the new and improved CD3 replacement 2.0.
You probably should contact Marye if you don’t get a CD1 replacement also.

I assume you got the email about CD3 weeks ago, but here it is in case you didn’t.

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Update On Dave’s Picks Vol. 28 Disc 3 Replacement

Regarding the reported skipping issue on disc 3, of Dave’s Picks Volume 28, we have widened the scope of the players that we were using to test the discs.
Subsequently, we encountered the same skipping issue that has been reported, on some (but not all) of the players that we used for testing.
A review of the source file revealed no skipping on the track (“Let It Grow” track 4) and the issue has been determined to have occurred in the manufacturing process.
We are currently working with our manufacturer to produce corrected replacement discs as quickly as possible.
We do not currently have an estimate as to when they will be available, but we will update you on our progress as soon as we can.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,
Dr. Rhino
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 16:18

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Just saw your post on the DaP28 site.
I thought you were referring to your first replacement.

They need to send you a new complete DaP28.

Curious what brand of CD player you have, and whether your discs skip on other players. Is the skip still there if you make a HD copy and then burn a CD-R?

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 16:45

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....what is, The Grateful Dead. Thank you Alex Trebeck, for making me feel stupid for decades. Wishing him the best, but the diagnosis is grim. Cancer sucks.

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 17:27

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The whole thing feels like some sort of cosmic joke at this point, I actually checked twice as I couldn't believe this one skipped as well. You are correct, three sets of skipping replacements. My player is a basic Sony CDP CE-500 and it appears to play all of my other hundreds of discs just fine, new and old. If it wasn't for the fact that every other disc that I have played on the machine, before and after DaP 28, plays without error, I would wonder about the machine. The most recent replacement did appear to have some sort of glue like material on the playing surface of the disc, but it will not wipe off. I haven't gotten around to trying any cleaners. At this point I've kind of moved on from that release and am just feeling fortunate that I didn't have any trouble with DaP29. At this point I'm as much interested in understanding what the issue is as much as having a working copy of DaP28.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 19:15

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....when people said CD's had a twenty year shelf life? My copy of Dark Side of the Moon begs to differ. First CD I ever bought, along with Sgt. Peppers and Yes's 90215.

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Submitted by Lovemygirl on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 07:45

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...Dicks Pick#23 is still playing on my CD player!
Disc #3 is primo!!! Love it. ;)
Very beautiful song/performance! ‘Sing Me Back Home’, perfect song on this “cold rain & snow” Sunday. Have a grateful day everyone.
:)

...Last 5 - all vinyl Versions. ; )
‘Between the Buttons’ R.S.
‘Gypsy Cowboy’ NRPS
‘Jumping the Gunne’ Jo Jo Gunne
‘HOOTEROLL’ Wales & Garcia
‘Yer’ Album’ The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh!
; )

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Submitted by deadegad on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 10:12

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I have quite a few unopened Dave's, among other GD..net, cds and am fearing a whole lot of skipping discs and a long pain-in-the-neck replacement process. If you're wondering why they remain unopened it is "saving for a rainy day" syndrome due to going through tough times. As better life's weather arrives it will be Christmas Presents to myself . . .. You know how it is?

Marye I may be knocking on your door for assistance.

I did, however, have one skipping disc with May 77 part 2 and had an easy time with customer service getting a replacement at that time. It took quite a while to arrive but arrive it did and it was just exactly perfect.

So I will think positive and have perfectly playing discs for my collection which helps lift my spirits through thick and thin. I just glanced at the time which says 1:11 - angel numbers! Jerry, Keith, Ron is that you?

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 11:04

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Deadegad, I wouldn't worry too much about skips, DaP28 was the exception. Other than that release the only problem that I had with discs was one disc in the PNW box, but that disc was replaced with a working copy without difficulty, and I have the vast majority of dead box sets and DaP releases.

Love seeing the Last 5's popping up, gives me some ideas of things to spin. Been a while since I listened to that excellent Omaha show from the July '78 box and even longer since I listened to Hooteroll, but I suspect that may change in the near future.

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 12:31

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I can't find any info published on Dave's Picks 30, regarding whether or not both the early AND late shows are going to be included. Clearly the late show on the 2nd is included, going by the songs that were revealed in the Dead newsletter where DaP 30 was announced. And then the bonus stuff from Jan 3 - same question - they announced Dancin' and Alligator would be on the release, and those songs appear to be split between the early and late shows on the 3rd.

Stumbled across some video footage from 8/30/70. Had no idea it existed. The audio / video is mediocre, and the video production effects are pretty annoying in spots - but there is so little film of the band from this early period I thought I would post it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OWi1g8Xz5s

Last 5

Dick's Picks 16 - This was my second Grateful Dead CD, after Rockin' The Rhein. I find this to be somewhat of a cult classic among Dead shows. I don't recall seeing it ever being mentioned in the "best shows" lists that are published in articles from time to time, but most everyone HERE knows and loves this one.

Road Trips Denver '73

Download Series (Family Dog) 2/4/70

2/9/73

Dave's Picks 22

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Submitted by Strider 808808 on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 12:40

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My final Grateful Dead concert. It was indeed a very fine time. Listened to 30 Trips copy on 24th anniversary. Was pleasantly surprised how good it sounded. Visions of Johanna!

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Submitted by deadegad on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 14:26

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Thank you!!!!

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Grateful Dead Portland, OR 5/19/74 (Love the box!)
Terry Reid-Seed of Memory
Love-Forever Changes
Roy Buchanan-Roy Buchanan/Second Album
Judas Priest-Unleashed in the East

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Last two nights I viewed the Dead & Co Summer Tour finale at Boulder Co last July. Excellent show.
HLH 4/26/72 (the box version)
30Trips 67
Dave's 29 - Wow
Seattle 5/21/74 - I also love the box-give me more 73 74
Dick's 36 Phily 9/21/72 Great release, love that DS>Dew. I've been slowly listening through the Dick's series, I guess I have to start all over!!
50th anniversary Kinks Village Green Preservation Society

Got to see it in theater
Had free tickets for a preview, but it was fullup

We snuck into BR

The concert stuff at the end was stupendous

Good sound

driving UberEats yesterday (EZ money)

get an order to pick up in West Seattle
gotta deal with closed streets due to farmers' market
grump grump
as I approach the restaurant there is a street musician playing guitar and singing "LAST FAIR DEAL IN THE COUNTRYYYYYY", with a couple of preschoolers dancing in front of him
no more grumps

very cool

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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 10:21

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Have you ever visited the wall of gum, down by the market?

Hey Man, funny....my very first CD ever was ALSO Yes 90125.

Weird! And yes, it still plays flawlessly. That must have been circa 1989 or so....

Oh and I also saw captain Marvel with my nearly 5-year old son over the weekend and we both loved it. Make sure to sit through the full credits as usual.

And Muleskinner....I actually went and checked out those pics you posted and BAM, there it was...the bumper car that was my life-line! Totally eerie and haunting....

Sixtus

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yes

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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 15:29

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Did you know the troll has a mustache now?

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 18:03

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I don't know. I like to own my music on hardware. I don't understand how record sales are even tracked anymore. Or how artists collect royalties. Everything is just copied for free or propagated over subscription channels. Is it a trade-off for exposure? You get your songs out there and people start to come pay a zillion dollars for concert tickets? I think I like the old system better. It's incredible how much it costs to see your favorite band anymore. Lucky for me I've seen everybody I care about a lot of times while tickets were still reasonably priced. Frickin' ridiculous now. And get off my goddam lawn.

I still love my CDs. While 90125 was in my first 10 (along with The Grand Illusion and The Wall), my first was Rush Power Windows. Now that was a great one to have on CD, because it was also recorded on digital audio tape, so there was never any analog tape hiss watering down the sound. The production on it was outstanding too. Lots of stereo movement with sound effects, crisp guitar washes, poppy bass, and smooth synthesizer integration (it was during their heavy keyboard phase, which, although not their most revered period, resulted in a solid album that sounded great on compact disc. Sounds as good today as it did the first day I played it. Probably better because I have a better stereo system now.

The other thing I was going to say about CDs is you have the 5.1 surround sound capability which I've never heard of for streaming. The Yes back catalog CDs with 5.1 remixes by Steve Wilson are incredible. Same goes for Rush 2112.

So what's the deal - is the early show being released for Dave's Picks 30? Someone has to know the answer. Lemieux hasn't responded to my email. I think he's pissed at me over a bar bill I stuck him with in a VIP box at Dead and Co in Philly. Domestic beer and booze was free, but imports were billable. Him being Canadian, it was Molson and Crimson Rye all night. Gordies - sheesh. The Molson phase went well, but it was all downhill once we got into that 66. Every time he got midway through his drink, he would point at the band, hold up his glass, and holler "half a cup of Rock and Rye!!" I knew if I didn't get him away from that rotten stuff soon it was going to be a long night in the tank. Anticipating the hangover of a lifetime, I sparked up a joint - probably not the best idea. I actually saw the security folks coming at us like a slow motion movie scene, parting people out of their way as they approached. I nudged him and nodded toward the impending danger. I told him it was time to cut loose, but he was having none if it. During his opening remarks with that gaggle of yellow-shirted security ducks, you would have thought he was the Ambassador of Canada himself; but alas, the lesson here was that your audience must be equally plied to receive a diplomatic envoy of his condition. I did not listen to their rebuttal long before slipping away myself, (joint in hand I might add). We never caught up that night, but I did check out all of the local precincts in hopes of finding him. I can only assume at this point that he received a strong reprimand and a gargantuan bar tab. What can I say - big money goes around the world. So anyway, I'm not expecting a reply to my email anytime soon, on whether or not the early show is included in Volume 30.

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Submitted by nitecat on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 22:28

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Hey I concur, Kiethfan I can't believe how pricey concert tickets are. I saw all my bands, especially of course, the boys, when tickets were reasonable, thank goodness. I really feel for kids, and probably their parents, who have to shell out big bucks to hear and experience a concert of their fav band.

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