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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 'Tropical' part of Montana, which ironically is experiencing blizzard conditions as I write this :D.

    As for a tobacco crop, I am holding my breath that we are talking about wacky tabacy, in which case.. having a few friends living in Missoula, I wholeheartedly agree.

    I think I am going to springboard into some more modern GD.. a few 80's and then a skinny dip into the 90's. On good nights, there is a raw power from this period that can be invigorating if in the proper mood.

    I spent a work weekend a few weeks ago down South and one of the people there brought up the GD.. I fished out of him his first show was 10/20/84, Carrier Dome, Syracuse.. the show with the Angry Jack Straw. Great energy in that Jack Straw. I always thought a good comp to this was the Jack Straw from 4/4/85 Providence, with a nice She Belongs to Me tossed in for good measure, too bad we don't have a better recording from that date.. it's a nice show.

    Somehow I am going to squeeze in a mood enhanced listen to 10/12/84 Augusta. The UJB>DrumsSpace>PITB>UJB>MDew goes to 11.

    Edit: For what it's worth, my old Maxell version of 4/4/85 sounds better to me than the versions on archive.org. This could be the only example where my tape sounds better than what circulates.. it seems to be from the same source as the soundboard on the archive but the last time I listened to both, back to back (a very long time ago) mine sounded just a tad cleaner so there must be a better source out there for this show.

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    ....I had to Google it. They grow tobacco in Montana Charlie? The more you know.
    Jimmy Cliff has had my undivided attention for the past three days. Lovin' it.

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    Watching the blizzard drop snow at a steadily increasing rate here in the banana belt of MT. Pretty cool watching stuff disappear under the snow as it gets buried over the day. Gave the 11/8/76 JGB show from GarciaLive volume 7 today, dig the JGB stuff from '76.

    As far as 2/24/74 (DaP13), that release is definitely excellent from start to finish, but on my most recent listen last week it was the Playing in the Band that kind of clicked for me. Always interesting to see what jumps out on different listens of the same release.

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    2/24/74 is top 5 in my book. So good!

    Any possibility of a 1979 box for this year?

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    My favorite Dave's Picks…

    My favorite Dave's Picks ever!

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    Indeed.

    Speaking of wars, kidnappings, and crimes.. I wonder what Bolo is up to these days.

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    I believe it was KeithFan who came up with that appellation for this anniversary show, DaP 13.

    I know this-- I have been waiting all week for this moment, and it is currently delivering the goods as promised.

    Whatever else is going on in the world, whether it's wars, kidnappings, or crimes...it is indeed a peaceful Sunday night with the Grateful Dead where I am...

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    One of my favorite Dave's Picks. I can get lost in parts of that show.

    Quick diversion.. love the lap guitar on this one.. wots uh the deal.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itxVfQ1MZOo

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    Anniversary 2/24/74. See you next month at the Cow Palace I hope

    So many well played songs, the Dark Star is so mellow... My favorite It's All over Now Baby Blue!! Dave's Pick's something.. Great Playing, Row Jimmy, all of it.. I still randomly say the closing Phil Line!!! be good bob t

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    My cat sings with Jerry whenever I put him on (every night).

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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
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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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