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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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    The Dead then..and The Dead now

    I listened to some of Dead Set last night for the first time in what must be about 25 years. It felt quite nostalgic in the sense that its an album that reminds me of how I used to hear the band back in 1981. At that time I had only heard the official releases, and was about to see them for the first time. I had no idea how great they could be, really. The best albums to me were Anthem, Live Dead and American Beauty. As I sit here tapping away, I am listening to the Playing in the Band from 9/11/74-there was no indication, going off what had been released up to 1981, that they could play like this until many years later. It makes me realise that the music I like them for playing now, and the music I liked them for playing 30-40 years ago is almost, with the exception of Anthem and live Dead, completely different. As opposed to other bands I liked 30-40 years ago and still do-to pick two examples, the music I like by The Stones and Hawkwind is exactly the same to me now as it was then.
    This has never really occurred to me before.

  • #472
    Thats_Otis
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    Dead Ahead, again..

    ...sure don't know what I'm going for...
    I'm going to go for it for sure!...

    Damnit, Franklins!!!

    Peace

  • #473
    Thats_Otis
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    Watching Dead Ahead right now...

    ...and it's fucking awesome.

    Ramble On Rose...
    Dough Knees....
    that Bird Song......

    Damnit, Frankin!

    Peace

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    stoltzfus
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    Not Donna

    Last show 2 17 79

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    Butch
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    Not Donna, right?

    I'm driving and reading the comments. I got on YouTube feel like a stranger 11/30/80 and it sounds like Donna singing backup on chorus. That can't be can it?

  • #476
    stillwaters
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    Scans For Eel?

    Anybody have a link to scans of the individual show covers?
    Mahalo!!

  • #477
    chastason
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    sent a PM

    sent a PM

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    Charlie3
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    Electric on the Eel

    EOTE arrived here yesterday, listened to the '87 show yesterday and that was good, listened to the '89 show today and that was transcendent. Haven't listened to the '91 show yet.
    Last 5 -
    Beatles For Sale - Beatles, Electric on the Eel 6/10/89 - Jerry, Book of Dreams - Steve Miller Band, Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes, Electric on the Eel 8/29/87 - Jerry.

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    kevjones
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    Electric On The Eel

    Electric On The Eel is so rich!!!!

    JGB is my go to this time of the year, and this release could not be a better edition to the discography.

    7 discs for $40. Now that's the way it should be done!!! Garcia Family gets it

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    Birthday Shows & Magic Carpet Rides

    I got jumped (drunk) coming home last night,
    On a 90's run, but now I'm behind..........

    Yep, I missed ole 03/21/90 yesterday, but that's ok, cuz as soon as the wife and kid were off to work/school today, it was turned up to Eleven.....and then fuck it, all the way to Seven! Finishing up that last set (Wharf Rat now) as I type...an then it will be off to present day so to speak - 03/22/90

    A big Happy Birthday shout out to my mom who would have turned 63 today, had we not lost her to the universe almost 5 years ago. I love you mom, and miss you dearly!

    And so, in honor of Mom, I will be giving out FREE Magic Carpet Rides, departing from my living room for the remainder of the day. I know this will most likely generate some expected excitement, so let's lay down some ground rules:

    -Space and Time are limited so first come first serve
    -To prevent era arguments and for safety reasons, only two riders will be permitted at a time
    -Hippie's use the back door only and please stay off the lawn - Security (Jim MD) will be watching
    -Be cleanly (no stems and crap left behind - this mean you VGuy)
    -Voice Texting not permitted during the ride (sorry KeithFan)
    -Weed is permitted....but it must pass the Love My Girl "Primo" test
    -Absolutely no pets except for China Cats, One Eyed Cheshires wearing Laced Bandana's....& Tail Eating Dragons of
    course
    -Unfortunately, other time warping machines on the carpet could create irreparable worms holes (sorry Jim, but
    I can't allow you to bring the lawn mower...trust me it's for everyone's own good)
    -Lastly - TAGO MAGO and most likely any other German or British Psychadelia is for experts only

    ****Waiver - Ride at your own risk......While not expected, some rider's are never able to return from the era/time period visited. I can not and will not be held responsible for circumstances such as these.

    Round & Round, Round & Round....roooouuuunnnd & roooouuuunnnd.....
    Don't Take Much To Get Me On The Ground!

    Happy Friday Dead People, Play it Loud & Proud!

    KCJ

    .....Yeah, what can I say.....Mama Tried!

    Edit: Pretty Fuggin wicked Scarlett/Fire On 03/22....need a whole pale a water ta cool it down!

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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 hbob1995 on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:15

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So we still don't have a track listing for this. Weird.
The guessing is killing me! Lol

Rock on

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Submitted by unkle sam on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:29

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Thanks everyone for making this a great forum to be a part of and to read thru, this was a good one. Now, on to 1/2>3/70 #30.

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:39

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Right on Uncle Sam
I'd think most may agree, this thread helped get our collective mojo back.
Whether it was the awesomeness of the 'Schwiiiing' or just that the time was right, the metamorphosis is hard to ignore. I trust it will carry over with the momentum in tow aiming at the prime time rockabilly-fest in 2/3/70.

Peace All
Sixtus

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Submitted by JimInMD on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 20:13

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The more things change.. the more they remain the same.
Be good all, I hope things equalize on the DaP 30 thread.

Seriously, here's to humanity, civility, good karma and doing, and saying, things that help us all.

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Submitted by nitecat on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 21:17

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Yes thanks to all for making this a great thread. Furthur!

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Submitted by Lovemygirl on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 05:01

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...see you guys later Aligator! 😉
🙏❤️😎

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Submitted by Diggey on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 06:51

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Hey all, if you missed this release, I have one available. $25 plus shipping. Send me a PM.

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Submitted by Diggey on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 17:53

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I hope I'm not breaking any rules and can delete this if I am. I have some Dead cds and Dave's Picks for sale and wanted to put them up here. I'm not trying to get rich, just movin' out some clutter. Send me a message and payPal preferred. shipping is included for all of them listed. Thanks

San Francisco, The Warfield 10/9 and 10/10/80- Record Store Day CD- $16 shipping included
Dave's Picks 27- Boise State U, 9/2/83- $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 28- Capital Theater, Passaic, NJ, 6/17/76 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 29- Swing Auditorium, San Bernadino, Ca, 2/26/77 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 30- Fillmore East, NY, 1/2/70 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 30- Bonus CD- Fillmore East, NY, 1/3/70 - $30 shipping included

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