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    Who's up for a revolutionary evolutionary ride? DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1/2/70 captures the Grateful Dead as they make their first foray from the experimental 60s into their early 70s acoustic Americana period. Yes, this one is a little bit country and a little bit (psychedelic) rock and roll.

    When the "Magnificent Seven" - Pigpen on percussion, T.C. on keys - first took the stage on 1/2/70, evidence was clear that the trip was about to take a turn. From their western wears to the twang in Jerry’s “broken-string blues,” it appeared they'd brought the Bakersfield sound to the Big Apple. They worked through much of what would become Workingman's Dead, stunning the crowd with laid-back numbers like "Uncle John's Band," "Casey Jones," and "Black Peter." Just the same, they satisfied 60s stalwarts with magical versions of "Dark Star," "St. Stephen," and "That's It For The Other One." Sonic alchemy, indeed!

    DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, ​New York 1/2/70 has been rounded out with a bit of 1/3/70 (the subscribers-only bonus disc features the bulk of 1/3/70). It was recorded by the great Owsley "Bear" Stanley and has been lovingly mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

    DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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

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  • bigbrownie
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    Mushrooms, Roy Buchanan, and DaP 30

    On second glance, it looks like Colorado is a yes for decriminalization of Psylocybin. Now...for tonight: Roy Buchanan Live at Town Hall or disc 1 of Dave's 30.

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    That's thoughtful of you Butch

    But I would not accept an apology from that degenerate loser. My post was whimsical in nature, not a political statement. Kind of like when people refer to New Year's Eve is amateur night and they stay in their houses and off the roads. His reaction though only solidifies the fact that he's got a chip on his shoulder towards people who disagree with his point of view. It's a pattern with this man, as is the condescending tone he addresses his perceived enemies with. The irony is that he sounds just like President Trump, who he was trying to align me with. I think there's a pretty fair chance that I have done more political activism against Republicans than lazy bones Sam, who probably doesn't do much more than pick fights with people on internet blogs.

    Nope, haven't been caught yet :-)

    Jim, sorry to hear about your inner circle buddies. It is because of my inner circle buddies that I pointed out that I would never want oppressive arrest and jail laws like the 80s imposed. I know plenty of people and I've experienced plenty myself to know the trappings that go along with it all.

  • Roguedeadguy
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    HendrixFreak literally wrote the book on this guy! That's awesome. And there's a nice new live vinyl set of him. That's awesomer.

    According to the Institute of Ridiculous Made-Up Statistics, Dark Star's are an average of 67.83% better when you listen to them at home alone than at work sober.

    I love how Disc 3 is like a standalone set, almost. They startup Dark Star cold, after all that tuning and malfunctioning, and never stop until the end of Lovelight.

  • Sixtus_
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    Anniversary Shout Out

    " All these people in the front are getting horribly smaaaaashed here...."

    -Jerry

  • CaseyJanes
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    Holy Shit, I almost forgot! My parents first anniversary...7 months after their first born! They weren’t Dead Heads but they were producers...LOL!

    RIP Mama....at least you tried!

  • Butch
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    DaP 30 Here!

    The new Dave's picks has not tickled my fancy just yet, but I am only halfway through disc 2. My personal benchmark for this period is Dave's 10. I think the set lists and execution of that one, when you include the bonus disc is nearly perfect. The only weak spot IMHO is the chorus vocals on Cold Rain and Snow (but I teach music and lead chorus, so I'm a little sensitive to it).

    My Bonus Disc also says "Cosmic Keithfan", but not the disc one version. Keithfan - I remember you rallied everyone to petition for the release of RFK 73 so that you could pass on the large number of requests to Dave Lemeiux. You know him? Did he do the Cosmic Keithfan thing for you?

    One more thing that I won't let go. I was welcomed to this site quite rudely for expressing an opinion a couple years back. Opinions that are expressed without animosity and personal attacks to other message board members are always welcome in a public forum. Attacking that kind of opinion with animosity and hate is unacceptable and bullyish. Uncle Sam, you owe an apology. Beyond that, you hurt the Dem cause when you attack people in the exact same irresponsible way that the person you refer to as "your boy" does.

  • Thats_Otis
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    On this day in Grateful Dead History...

    ... all the people in the front were getting horribly smashed. Then they had their minds melted.

    :o)

    Peace

  • DaveStrang
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    Tracking shows delivery is scheduled for tomorrow 'by end of day'. An earlier post stated some orders didn't leave the warehouse until last Friday. It was posted on this site 'there might be some delays due to the warehouse being moved'. I would say this is that delay…all is good, I have faith...

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    KCJ-I have just had a look on the website, and they do look great. I liked the taos turquoise finish, although I couldn't see a picture of one described as faded yellow too. Its never occurred to me to have one specifically built in this way, to my own specifications. You will obviously have a choice of pickups, too. Excellent!

  • KeithFan2112
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    E72 anniversaries, May 1977 box set anniversaries, Bonus Disc edition of Dave's Picks. I can't keep up. I have about 3.5 DaP 30 listens under my belt, so I'm visiting Cornell on this illustrious occasion.

    I use Poweramp on my phone to play WAV rips of my Dead collection through my surround system via HDMI input. Poweramp has a "stereo expander" dial that does a fantastic job optimizing the sound on the two track recordings. I don't use as much on the multi-tracks, because it creates Reverb on the vocals. Anyway, it seems to move the vocals more towards the center on Dave's Picks 30. Scarlet / Fire just started, I'm outta here.

    P.S. - the thing I dislike about Cornell is Keith's synth-organ sound. It sounds like he uses it off and on up to around the original May 77 box set, so 5/11. I much prefer the piano and electric piano he used. Sorry Keith. I'm sure you were just being a team player.

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Who's up for a revolutionary evolutionary ride? DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1/2/70 captures the Grateful Dead as they make their first foray from the experimental 60s into their early 70s acoustic Americana period. Yes, this one is a little bit country and a little bit (psychedelic) rock and roll.

When the "Magnificent Seven" - Pigpen on percussion, T.C. on keys - first took the stage on 1/2/70, evidence was clear that the trip was about to take a turn. From their western wears to the twang in Jerry’s “broken-string blues,” it appeared they'd brought the Bakersfield sound to the Big Apple. They worked through much of what would become Workingman's Dead, stunning the crowd with laid-back numbers like "Uncle John's Band," "Casey Jones," and "Black Peter." Just the same, they satisfied 60s stalwarts with magical versions of "Dark Star," "St. Stephen," and "That's It For The Other One." Sonic alchemy, indeed!

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, ​New York 1/2/70 has been rounded out with a bit of 1/3/70 (the subscribers-only bonus disc features the bulk of 1/3/70). It was recorded by the great Owsley "Bear" Stanley and has been lovingly mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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

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...set-List is primo! I’m in love! 🙏❤️😎

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Guess the mystery will hold until May 1. Can't wait for this release!

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When I was a mere schmo of 19...dem were da daze...

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Should be fantastic. Love the artwork too......(But still hate this new site. Impossible to post or find comments on your phone. It's a nightmare. I miss this place. I just happen to be in front of a computer now)......Enjoy the holiday weekend

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I have the subscription. If it's not sold out, get it now.

Love the artwork and look forward to hearing this. A magic era.

Too soon to request an 80's show for Vol. 31 and 90's show for 32?

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30. (!).

Wow.

This is good. This Dark Star is one for The Ages.

Sixtus

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I say for #31: 6/18/83 and 6/20/83

for #32: 5/27/93

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It's never to early to ask for an 80's show. But I'm a little greedy. 3 83 shows in a mini box would keep mr. Jones away from my door for a while

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....seems like just yesterday that the Dave's series was announced. Oh, oh what I want to know. where does the time go?

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Can’t wait to get my furry paws on it. You got it right pops ,those were some good old days.

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Seems the t-shirt for sale is the cover of the bonus disc. Interesting artwork, also gives an idea how small the Fillmore East was. That third disc is gonna get a lot of play at my house and in my car I imagine.

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This is the Dead at their first "Peak". Amazing stuff. And the recording is pristine.

Love the art for this one. Glad to see something different and original.

“Incredible variety of releases and format” Dave you evil bastard LOL! We haven’t even received this one yet and I’m already jonesin’ for more! Format variety? Like perhaps some video....

COVER ART: I’m with thin, I like this cover especially because it’s not the bearded skeletons again....not saying any of that was bad, just think there is so much more iconography to work with and the skeletons have been done to death, yuck yuck, imho that is....sounds like we might get some era variety also? Philly 89? Summer 85? More 79? 91?
Folks saying Warfield 80 might be right, he’s obviously been poking around there....but what about Gainesville!

Yee-gads, I guess in the mean time we’ll just have to settle for some 70 Fillmore 😉 were so spoiled, thanks Dave

EDIT: perhaps the most interesting tell is that their working with Bears people and what that might entail......”possibilities are frightening”

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The art work is growing on me on this one, but that disc three looks amazing.

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Short Seaside chat for Dave. Of course this one should have come out a long time ago....

No real clues on the next box.☹️

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I concur, guessing what's on this bonus disc is going to be fun. That third disc with the dark star is going to get some big time play here. Some of the tunes from 1/3 are on disc 1 and 2 so I am going to figure the big jams from both early and late shows will be on the bonus disc, oh goody, ps put me down for a couple of those limited run t shirts.

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Sixy - That's what I thought when I turned 30. I'm 45 now. : ))

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either an 80's Ventura box or an 80's Greek Berkeley box....

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This seems like it might be pretty interesting.:

https://pitchfork.com/news/grateful-dead-graphic-novel-announced/

Anyone remember back in the day, the Grateful Dead comix? I recall them coming in the printed newsletter that folded out, was on beautiful stock paper, and had lots of colors and all the new products of the day. Like Dick's Picks one haha.

Sixtus

P.S. Wedeocu....true dat. 30 seems like both yesterday and forever ago! Also makes me wonder if there is ever any endgame number in store for us with Dave. 30 is great. Imagine double triple quadruple that? Who will live that long haha.

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Just like others have noted, the skeleton art has become a bit stale and cliched so this is a welcomed change of art direction. The other covers are great but the skeleton motif becomes staid after a while. The Wizard of Oz cover was a nice touch on whichever release it was on.

Now onto that MSG NYC September 1979 box set. Dave that one will sell-out instantly.

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I dont know Sixy, I think I can make it to at least Dave's Picks 110 or maybe 120.

Anything after that is all bonus material for sure!

Looks like Rhino has found the sweetspot. That point that people that want it can have it while keeping the cost down by not succumbing to those that think Rhino is in business for them by keeping everything made in stock

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I tried to pre-order one (on an iPad) and got the message

“Selected required options are not available.”

Just seeing if it was sold out, I wasn’t going to actually buy it because I subscribed.

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Not sold out, I was able to put one in the cart.

100 total hits in the book, pre-orders only.
You have to figure out where to lick, with no 2 hits adjacent to each other.
Basically a reCRAPTCHA exam for the tongue. The problem is that by the time you realize that you found a hit, you could have found 5 hits.

But seriously folks, the real question is what unreleased songs are going to be on the bonus vinyl for preorders.

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just please don't put out 8/3/69 at the Great Highway. that show sucked balls so hard I didn't get through it and I deleted that show first and only time I felt the need to delete a grateful dead show

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21K OR 22K for 2020??? PS jamming 4/17/1971 Dillon Gym from Princeton.... missed the anniversary by a day but in a mood for some Pig Pen!!!.... have a good night everyone... bob t

Only clue given was Alligator, and they very wisely used the key covers as filler on disc 2, and the rule about originals or phblic domain leads me to think the bonus disc will look thus:
Cumberland Blues, Alligator> Drums> Alligator> (Caution Jam tracked?) Feedback, Mason's Children, That's It For The Other One> Cosmic Charlie, Uncle John's Band> Black Peter, Dire Wolf

Think that's around 80 min; Senor Norman cuts a lot of the inevitable tuning that is left in on Archive, so who knows how much he can cut, one of the songs may not make it. Figure UJB> Black Peter over the early show encore version, and Mason's because Dave has put out most of them, and I could see another double Mason's, for those who hate and loathe and despise it, at least it isn't a triple shot of it. And not sure if he goes with another China Rider. Would not object at all to that.

And I wonder if Dave's mention of working with the Stanley family means this is more Bear's Sonic Journals type of release than Houseboat Tape continuation. Though, he also mentioned the Dave's that were part of that stash, 6 (2/2/70, 12/20-21/69 with bonus), 10 (12/10-11/69 with bonus), 19 (1/23-24/70). Either way, talk of talks with the Stanleys plus the returned Bettys make it a great time to be a Deadhead, and a boom time for any credit card company who gives cards to Deadheads.

Really excited for this release!

....the ONLY whiskey I can drink straight. Good call.
Also a good call, we might get TWO Cumberlands in this release! Blessed 🙏 indeed.

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....the Mason's Children from 1.2 is the one released on Fallout From The Phil Zone. The Philster is doing a one off in Vegas in three weeks. Here's the lineup.
https://hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas-entertainment/joint-phil-lesh-2019…
....looking tasty af. Can't complain.
Note the age limit of 6+. At The Joint. Wow.

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I snorked hard when i read that

If I remember correctly, the bonus disc can only be made up of GD composed songs. Reason being the bonus disc is a 'gift' so to speak and Rhino is financially responsible for producing it. They don't want to pay royalties for the cover songs on a giveaway disc. I can't say I blame them. The end of disc 2 has some of the cover songs from 1/3/70 and what cover songs they are.
Someone stated in an earlier post Dave had mentioned 'Alligator' so I'd say that's a safe bet for the bonus disc; Deadlists times it at approx. 25 minutes so there's 50-55 minutes left for other GD songs/jams. We could see some prime music from 1/3/70.

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Looking at the set list, this Daves 30 looks like a bridge linking the 60s to the 70s. It must have been one of T.C.s last gigs, and one of the last times the Dark Star-St. Stephen-Eleven suites featured. The disc also includes a generous helping of the more country rock style the band would focus on during the first couple of years of the new decade. More country, less psych-although epic journeys were still made, the focus was beginning to change-and this set demonstrates that quite nicely.

Also nice to see hippychick back, lubricious as ever.

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