Dave's Picks Volume 29: Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77

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January 23, 2019 - 9:54am

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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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February 28, 2019 - 11:10pm

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Vguy72

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Acoustic Dead being released....

....time to rejoice if you ask me. But that's me.
February 28, 2019 - 9:18pm

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nitecat

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RSD Warfield release

Sure would be nice to get a setlist. Anyone know if this is basically what's been released in the acoustic Reckoning ?
Or are we assuming it is the same release with the box extras?
February 28, 2019 - 5:37pm

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Sixtus_

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Bouncy jam

Cool jam for sure and I'm almost positive that a portion of this was included as a track on one of the early Anthology box sets. I too stumbled upon this version, but it was over the summer when I was in a freak situation without a job having some time on my hands during the day and just chilling out, exploring the archive and finding these cool little nuggets. The studio sessions are a treat to listen to there's some awesome stuff in there. They're totally spontaneous a lot of the time.

Excellent find and share.

Sixtus

P.S. I am reminded after a complete listen through, what an absolute monster February 28th 1969 is. Phil is out-of-this-world totally leading the charge, like audio-DNA intertwined with Jerry on a jubilant twirling Unstoppable dance. It's so groovy and mind-bending, A+
February 28, 2019 - 5:26pm

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wilfredtjones

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jussayin'

Stoltzfus, you write like I think sometimes.

I gotta say, that's some sorta weird talent...albeit I am still going to pick this RSD release up. Flaccid as it may be.
February 28, 2019 - 5:23pm

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stoltzfus

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sorry folks, but...

only the acoustic stuff from 10/9 and 10/10???

I just went soft for that release.

Gimme the electric Viagra as well, PLEASE.
February 28, 2019 - 4:48pm

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Lovemygirl

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RSD 2019 -CD release

...two acoustic sets, 2CD release $19.99

...that ‘jam’ made me smile ; )
February 28, 2019 - 4:38pm

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Vguy72

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2.28.75's Bouncey Jam....

....now i'm not usually one to judge, but If you like music even a little bit, and that jam doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will. Damn I love this band!!!!
February 28, 2019 - 4:37pm

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CaseyJanes

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10/9 And 10/10 Record Store Day

Agreed Jim....these two shows are MONSTERS....30+ tunes each. Has to be a compilation which could foretell a box set? Maybe???
February 28, 2019 - 4:21pm

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MDJim

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10/9 and 10/10 Record Store Day

10/9 and 10/10 are great annivesary shows as well.

If they are releasing two CDs from this batch of three set shows, they cannot possibly be releasing the entire shows. Two acoustic first sets???
February 28, 2019 - 3:31pm

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CaseyJanes

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Snack Benefit - 3/23/75

Today is Jam session day from 1975 for sure.....wow! Not sure how it happened, was looking over my March un-listened to shows and marked this one, and then That's Otis sent that link, and here I am in outer space....what a combo! The only lyrics are from Bill Graham on the intro....so far!!

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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.

DaP30 Bonus disc

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

Rock on

this thread had a great run

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.

This Thread

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

Karma

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.

Thread

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

*Re/ thread

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

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

Dave's 29

Any chance that extra of 29 is still available?

Dave's Picks CDs

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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

Dave’s picks 29 availability?

Still available??? Would be awesome for a gift!!

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