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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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    Am I the only person who still has yet to receive this? Got an email last week with a tracking number that as of a few minutes ago still goes nowhere. I guess I'll just search for some links to download this, I'd rather wait for the discs to arrive, but I'm really eager to hear this.

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    Disc #3 always seems to be a favorite...

    Dave's 30 keeps the streak alive...... but i have to say, I really really like Disc 2... It's because of the "filler" songs from the end of 1/3/70.... the last 3 songs, Dancing in the Street, St. Stephen>In The Midnight Hour are just so good..... And so are the Morning Dew and Big Boss Man.... "filler" is a joke by the way.... those 5 songs from 1/3/70 on disc 2 are smoking hot.... So you listen to those 5 songs and then head to Disc 3 !!! It is like two Disc 3's in one CD!!!! and Disc 1 is awesome also... Bob t

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    It makes sense; take for example 1/2/70, there's three bands on the bill, the Dead, Lighthouse and Coldblood. It wasn't just a GD show.

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    Early/late = Set 1 and 2

    But this way you got to exit the venue during ‘intermission’ and restock your supplies if needed.

    Maybe both shows combined equaled the ticket price of a 2-set show.
    But hey, it’s NY and SF, they’re used to being charged more for everything.

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    I had some free time this morning and the weather was great.. so I took in a nice bike ride and finished my first listen.

    I have to say.. this Dark Star is fantastic. So moody and emotive. Disc three is a stunner and for me, moves this one into the top shelf of keeper shows.

    I, too, noticed the vocals are panned to one side. Not sure if it's left or right because I used headphones and I have no idea if I had them on the right ear or not. I did notice during I think Masons?? perhaps Dark Star?? mid song Bear moved Jerry's voice to center for a bit and then moved it back at some point. I think it was Mason's because he did the same thing on both versions.. but I could be wrong, I need to re-listen.

    Also, I really get a kick out of the embryonic versions of the new songs. So rough and Jerry's tone on some of them gives it a grungy quality. Raw and unpolished. I get and agree with some of the criticism these tunes get, but for me it is an added bonus. I especially like the early versions of China > Rider. Knowing where this duo winds up only adds to the excitement of hearing them work through the changes and transitions on these early versions.

    That's my take. A top shelf release, warts and all.. and that Dark Star, Special!

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    I think it's on 10/30/70

    Jerry says something like this to a fan complaining about the short early show: "yeah, it's a bummer, but its the first show....how long do we have to do this?"

    in essence, Jerry didn't like the early/late split, either.

    I would have bought a ticket for each, regardless.

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    DaveRock...the guitar I am building is not exactly a Tele, but is very similar. It has a Tele body, but a custom neck. I went with 5A Birdseye Maple which will be roasted at high temperatures for enhanced playability and tone. I wanted a reliced guitar without the fender custom shop price tag. My guitar instructor here in KC recommended a company called MJT out of Carthage, MO. Very small town about 2 hours south of here. I had never heard of them, but they have hundreds of Grate reviews, and ship guitars all over the world. Their specialty is aged finishing. Check em out http://www.mjtagedfinishes.com/ I ordered one about 5 weeks ago, and takes approximately 14 weeks. I went with a faded/yellowed Taos Turquoise over vintage Sunburst, with some checking and med-heavy wear....... Can't wait!

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    Roy Buchanan- Danny Gatton-telecasters on fire!

    Yes, he was an incredible guitarist. He cropped up on here when we were talking about those Rockpalast shows. When I think of him, I always go on to consider Danny Gatton-another phenomenal telecaster player. He was more rockabilly/jazz than Roy, but, man, he could play. I think he was in a band with Jack Cassady in the early 1960s, although I don't think they recorded together. Tragically, like Roy, he also died by hanging himself.

    There's something about a telecaster that inspires truly spectacular playing. Hope you manage to get a picture of your tele custom on here KCJ. My most played electric guitars are the three pickup James Burton and the Japanese made pink paisley tele. You could crack glass with the tone on that one.

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    I have only gotten through disc 1, plan on the rest tonight, though the Milwaukee Bucks game is calling me (lifetime fan here), so it may have to wait. I received my lowest number yet-- #864. Not that it makes any difference... I like the tunes so far-- nice UJB and High Time (TC's contributions to High Time are immense).

    So, better than any other release, this show's liner notes put in perspective the Early and Late show phenomenon of Bill Graham's venues. Which makes me think that folks who saw the Grateful Dead at Bill's venues in the late 60s and early 70s (Fillmore Auditorium, Fillmore West, Fillmore East and Winterland) were getting a vastly different experience than those seeing them in other parts of the country.

    And I will say this in a rough way, but don't mean to disparage Mr. Graham because I have great respect for his work and what he did for the music industry in his lifetime. But, folks who saw the Dead at his venues during this time frame got screwed. While folks at other venues across the country were likely paying one admission price to see two sets of Good Old Grateful Dead, at Bill Graham's haunts, one had to pay for an early show or a late show-- to see both sets they had to buy two tickets. For the 1/2/70 show, the folks who only saw the early show got about one hour of music with only one serious jam in The Other One. The late show was clearly where it was at.

    Maybe some folks who were seeing the boys in this time period can share stories about this. I didn't see a show until 1988, born in 1970-- it was a different world by my time. If you saw them at the one of the Fillmore venues, did you buy tickets to early and late to see both sets? If you saw them elsewhere, was it one admission for two sets or did they follow Graham's format, too?

    This has me very intrigued. Based upon this release, I am not certain I would have become a DeadHead if my first show was the early show on 1/2. While I like it fine, I know there is more music to follow-- at least 90 minutes. But if that was the entire show, not sure I would go back often. My reaction might have been, "That's it?" In two years, three hours is the norm for a GD show-- no late or early show.

    I also wonder how the band felt about it-- might have to re-read Phil and/or Bill's books to see if they touch on it. Bill Graham is making out nicely here with two sets of house tickets sold for the same amount of music as other venues got for one house. Did the band get two cuts from Bill for two sets to two separate audiences? Or did they get paid a percentage of the house regardless of where they played, in which case they came out all right too. Just curious about this after receiving this set.

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    I, too, had a concern about tracking, and then #19377 showed up yesterday. Moral of the story: Take a deep breath 'cause it's coming.
    Thanks lovemygirl for the Woodstock heads up. I'm in for the 10 cd audio only (about $175 with shipping and tax).
    The complete box set is overkill for me, as I already have an original concert poster, director's cut dvd, Woodstock and Woodstock II LPs, and a 90 minute cassette of the GD and all the delays and ramblings (Jellystone Park etc.).
    Resellers and uber completists will like it, though.
    I had the privilege, as an 11 year old, to see the movie "Woodstock" in 1970 and, needless to say, that experience "opened my eyes".

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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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Submitted by JimInMD on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 19:49

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So Charlie twisted my arm till I called Uncle and so I revisited the 1970 FE Road Trips (one of my favorite in the series). I walked away with the same impression I had before (surprise).

For the period.. and compared to other 2 track 1970 shows release prior.. the sound is terrific, which is why I like it so much. The acoustic stuff in particular is vintage and really quite special. The Dark Star is quite nice, I am not sure it made my top 20 though. It suffers from the early show late show hurry up (I think), but that being said it is quite spectacular and the recording is excellent. That's If For The Other One is really something though, they gallop right from start at breakneck, bass thumping speed. ..but those first few bass chords are like a 9.0 earthquake.. horrible destruction, reckless and cruel. Then.. and we can tell because the recording is so good.. Bobby says hey slow it down, I can't (couldn't make out the rest).. and the slow it down and it seems to lose some thunder.

Anyway.. didn't mean for this to be a show review, I think just for the acoustic material it is must have, top shelf.. and about to get re-released from All Gone. So get it. I also think they should just leave the songs in the order they were performed in.. I mean.. well.. don't do that anymore guys. Moving around the song order to save a few bucks is shitty.. charge us an extra couple bucks and give us an extra disc and let things be exactly as they were when it was performed.

A top shelf release, I hope between Charlie, Keithfan and this post we have convinced a few to pony up and get this while it's not sold out and for those that have it give it another try. A Voice from on High and Cold Jordan alone justify the cost or the need to re-listen. Really special stuff (at least to this head). The early show late show shuffle is something that just does not lend itself well to an acid band that was more at home doing a five hour, two set + encore show. If that makes sense. P.S. don't change around the song order no more! :D

David Duryea.. you still out there?

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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 19:51

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I think I got this one... :-) Oh God though I'm a bit nervous...

Who wants to do a mock interview? :-P

P.S. 5-15-70 Classic. Just imagine if more 1970 were recorded. One can only dream.

P.S.S. Recently lost my FiiO X1 with 3 count 3 memory cards 2 were full up with Dead, the other was a variety of other stuff. Goes to show the importance if backing up your data (Which I did). Some lucky feller out there had a nice find! :-O

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Submitted by Angry Jack Straw on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 19:52

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I hate the Bruins. But you will never see a more egregious trip and non-call in your life. Even Bozak knew it was a penalty.

Once again the referees blow another game altering call.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 19:54

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....chat getting lively! 2-1 Blues. 🙄 My wife, bless her heart, is all Blue.

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Submitted by JimInMD on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 20:04

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Just be yourself man.. Having the technical chops is important, but being yourself is everything. Nobody wants to hire a robot (except perhaps Dead.net).. Let yourself shine through is the best advice I can give.

It's how I got into Stanford (in addition to my mom hiring someone to take my SATs and photoshopping my face pic over some kick ass rower). Anyway.. bygones.

You will do fine and at the very worst.. make new contacts and improve your interviewing chops (which makes us more marketable). One way or another...

Relax, take a deep breath and whatever you do, don't get sucked into the who's better Phil or Bobby debate.

Be competent, confident and be likable.

Edit: Ixnay on the Tie Die.

Cumberland Blues.. a quintessential Americana song (or is it)? There are many possible origins
- The Cumberland Valley (The Great Valley), following what is essentially interstate 81 from central PA to Tennessee but wide enough to encompass parts of Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky
- Cumberland County Kentucky
- Cumberland Mountains (Mountain range located in western Virginia, eastern edges of Kentucky, and eastern middle Tennessee)
- Cumberland Gap (See Cumberland Mountains)
- Cumberland Narrows (west of Cumberland, Maryland, along Wills Creek, with Haystack Mountain on the left and Wills Mountain on the right). Wills creek is a classic local Class IV+ kayak run that at most runable water scares the shit out of me.
- Cumberland MD (City at the heart of the Cumberland Narrows)
- Cumberland River (In Tennessee)
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Or.. perhaps a historic county of North West England that had an administrative function from the 12th century until 1974.

Weird, related trivia. From Terrapin Station, "Down in Carlisle He Loved A Lady, Many Years Ago"
As far as I can tell.. there are only two geographic references to Carlisle that I can find. One a small city in South Central PA, at the beginning of the Cumberland Valley [at the junction between the PA Turnpike and Interstate 81] and one in Cumbria UK (See Cumberland UK, above).

I don't pretend to be an expert on the geography of the UK.. perhaps Daverock or someone else can confirm or deny my weirdness, but more or less all the Cumberland references in the US are in the Cumberland Valley and there is the town of Carlisle within, and the other reference is in Cumbria, the term Cumberland first appearing in 945 ad which also contains a town called Carlisle. Weird??

Dig deeper and I am not sure you will find Hunter reveal the true site of either Cumberland or Carlisle. So it could be either one or a purposefully vague reference to either / or / both. I'd like to think Cumberland, MD.. an old coal town where the lyrics make perfect sense.. but of course I am only saying that because it's close to where I live. Who knows, I guess it doesn't matter anyway.

Good night.. sorry for the long strange post.

This would go tp my comment on why people want releases sentimental v. quality. For me Cal Expo was downright uncomfortable. Saw some quality music but hot dusty and so on. I buy every release but I could wait for them. After the Greek I could fly back to the spectrum

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Submitted by Lovemygirl on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 04:40

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...I’m sad to hear of Dr. Johns passing. His musical Genius with live on thru his Albums, past concerts and interviews.
For my good friends 60th birthday party celebration many years ago, we had Dr. John perform at the ‘Norwood, NJ ‘ American Legion’ along with members from the ‘Meters’. With a horn section too! 😎
They put on a fantastic performance that night. I have a recording from the soundboard.
Ill never forget that celebration birthday party for Bobby D. One of my favorite shows I’ve had the privilege to be apart of, I helped the band set up & break down their gear and helped the sound man in charge that night. God bless, Dr. John! I’ll see you in the “great big concert in the sky” in all good time...
🙏❤️😔
https://youtu.be/QO53Xu6TZBg

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Submitted by fourwindsblow on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 05:50

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CSN - 1988-09-01 Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada
'Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, 1992
gd1976-06-11.141709.sbd.mr.pcm.fixed.dalton.miller.flac16
John Mellencamp - 1984-07-25 Cleveland, OH (SBD) Acoustic
LOU REED Palace Theatre Dayton 27 October 1974

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Submitted by Lovemygirl on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 05:55

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...greetings everyone on this beautiful Friday morning. I headed to my beach house sometime late to day for a much needed beach, ocean and sun getaway. We have had a family home for the past 60 years on Long Beach Island, Branaget Light, NJ a few blocks from the Historic ‘Lighthouse’ On the Island. The island is only about 18 miles long with only one main road, to no suprise called, ‘ Long Beach Island boulevard’., that runs the entire whole length of the island. Just one of the many beautiful parts of New Jersey’s Ocean communities that runs along the east coast. I’m packing some Grateful Dead music to take along...any suggestions for some good ol Grateful Dead music to enjoy by the ocean side my brothers & sisters?! (Over the years, 2 releases have always follow’d me down, Grateful Dead - ‘Dead Set’ *upgraded over the years to the 2004 Reissue Expanded’ and the best of ‘Skeltons From the Closet’ , lol)...
* Starting my day off with Dicks Picks #16.
It was recorded by ‘Bear’ on November 8, 1969 (with one song from the previous night's show) at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California. It contains the first live performance of "Cumberland Blues", one of my favorite songs from the Grateful Dead repertoire...🤠✌️
Have a grateful day everyone, peace be with you All ! 🙏❤️😎

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Submitted by Dennis on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 06:05

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Jim you go there to find out what the next box is. I think Charlie3 labeled it Box Tease.

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Submitted by Dennis on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 06:17

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Well that really sucks. The device is the cheap part of the lost. BACKUPS, BACKUPS, BACKUPS. I don't take a shit without a backup,,,, that's why I have four bathrooms!

You can see a sad/funny part, that the person who finds, loves the device and hates the music, ends up deleting 1,000 of dollars worth of data.

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 06:35

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I started the car ride with the June 7th 1977 Scarlet Fire. After reading your comments about That's it for The Other One Jim, I think I'm going to hop over to Road Trips 3.3 and check it out. I hope there's a drum solo in this one . That's right - I remember the volume and number. It's rare but it's not unusual. I used to just call it The Beast From the East. Oops. Terrapin Station just started. I can't turn this off. The Terrapin mood has taken hold. And I can hear what Bobby's playing. It's rare but it's not unusual.

P.S. - I'm psyched for the bonus this coming today. Should have taken off work.

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 07:15

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I believe folks, that the March 18th 1971 show from The Fox (in the box set 30 trips) is one mighty overlooked show. If it had been a Dave's picks, I think it would have been regarded as one of the best. I think everybody acknowledged it was a good show, but it just didn't get the fanfare and focus because it was one of 30.The show is near perfect. The audio quality is near-perfect, the performance is near perfect, the energy level is high, the setlist is outstanding. It wasn't Dark Star night but the other one is in there. And personally I enjoy pig pens Hammond's work on this one, as it is a bit more prominent in the mix. And it might very well have the best big boss man I've ever heard.

Jimbo - That Other One was a sizler - good recommendation. Just pulling into work now - off to never-ever land.......

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Submitted by mbarilla on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 07:27

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Throw away the key

Midnight Hour

midnight hour

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 07:36

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....I did not get this when it first came out for some reason - but I've noted it is going to be re-released soon (I found it on Amazon) so I pre-ordered it. I'm not sure I've ever heard this one....but the various references and writes up here have intrigued me fo sho.

Happy Friday Folks. Dead & Co at The Gorge this weekend; we know of at least one happy person from these here boards attending...I'll be watching on the 80 inch assuming I can make it that late again (I 've been three for four so far); these west coast shows are tough in that regard. Coffee starts around 5 PM....

Bring it!

Sixtus

What song is from the previous night? I have 11/7/69 and both shows follow Deadlists set lists…11/7/69 is interesting for 'The Star-Spangled Banner' played on a slide whistle after 'Mama Tried' by an audience member no less…only at a Dead show (LOL). Just curious…and I enjoy your posts…ALWAYS positive!

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Submitted by leedesj on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 08:39

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i agree that this st louis show is prime example of spring 71 that rivals the april fillmore and feb portchester runs in playing and sound quality, i have often thought that this Other One version is one of the greatest single drummer/no keith versions out there, kinda like the 4/28 skullfuck version but longer! would have been a great show even without the Caution but that certainly seals the deal, i was surprised back when folks were rating 30 trips shows and this one wasnt very high on most lists

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Submitted by Slow Dog Noodle on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 08:48

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If we're going with one venue over multiple years how about a Spectrum box? There are three great '73 shows to start with, assuming '68 DNE in the vault. And '72 was Dick's 36. That leaves 50 other shows to choose from to spice up the '73 ones.

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Submitted by cmd on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 10:47

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Fox Box (Atlanta - 9 shows '77 -> '85)

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Submitted by Dark-Star on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 11:03

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Previous night lovelight on DP 16

I'm really into Dave's Picks Volume 30. There are some places where the symbols are piercingly loud. Only complaint.

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 11:40

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Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - The Watts 103rd Street Band, dig that Spreadin' Honey
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - Together, the song Do Your Thing is the highlight for me on this one.
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - In the Jungle Babe, dig that funky soul goodness.
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - Express Yourself, the song Express Yourself is fantastic, I don't think you can play it too loud, and the remake by NWA is pretty cool as well.
Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo

Currently spinning Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - You're So Beautiful

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Submitted by Mind-Left-Body on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 12:29

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The "Fox From The Box" is awesome stuff, and especially Truckin' Wharf Rat Other One Caution (in some similar order).

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Submitted by hbob1995 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 12:48

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I was at Roosevelt Stadium for the 6/7/74 ABB show. My 2nd ABB show. Grinderswitch opened as was often the case in those days. A fine band in their own right. I saw the same show 3 nights later in New Haven. So gd hot in the ole Coliseum that I thought I was gonna melt. ABB actually took a break after only 3 or 4 songs to cool off. Probably did some coke and Heinekens and then back out for a show that was hot in more ways then one!

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Submitted by hbob1995 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 12:53

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How many of us have said something and then wish we had not said? Everybody! Sure, I did not like Butch's take on the GD drummers but if he did really say it, so be it.

After all, it has been reported that Jerry said "Of course we (the GD) read books a lot in our spare time. After all, we are not the ABB"! I found that one to be quite funny & telling.

I loved the ABB before I got converted to a Dead Head. Sure, they are not as exploratory or as psychedelic, but in their lane they are better then about 99% of the music out there. I have always held the Fillmore East concerts in very high regard. Give me some You Don't Love Me anytime!

Rock on

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Submitted by carlo13 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 13:18

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Disk 3 is growing on me.

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 13:31

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Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers are both excellent, no question. As HBob noted, the Fillmore East concerts are great stuff. Based on my enjoyment of the original ABB Fillmore East release I picked up the ABB The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings edition which I believe includes the complete run of those shows. The song lists are pretty repetitive, but there are variations that make it worthwhile.

As good as the Fillmore East stuff is, I would have to go with the ABB Live at Ludlow Garage 1970 if I could have only one. The performances of Dreams and I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town are both transcendent, and Every Hungry Woman rocks. If you have not heard Live at Ludlow Garage, do yourself a favor and check it out. I am spinning it now, because once I started thinking about it I felt compelled to put it on. Dreams rolling out of my speakers now...

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Submitted by bigbrownie on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 13:42

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Well, here's the big reveal. 6/3 Cold Rain opener. Now you all can get a glimpse of me and Mrs. Big groovin' at around the 4:50 mark. That's me in the flannel shirt and the missus in the dark glasses. Anybody on this tour and near the stage will be able to find themselves, no doubt.

p.s. HBob, yes Grinderswitch! Went out a bought "Honest to Goodness" the next day.

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Submitted by carlo13 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 14:38

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I was wondering if anyone has heard about the dead playing in Billrica MA. I have an old tape labeled just 'Billrica MA.' . No date or set#. I've had it for years. Want to know from you guys. I would rather find it here instead the net. Thanks.

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Submitted by carlo13 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 14:59

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What is the function of reddit? I checked it out and can't figure the main function.

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Submitted by carlo13 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 15:04

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Cool,thanks. Now I know. I thought it was somehow an old tape recorded over with the dead and someone forgot to put a new label on. Strange. The mystery has been solved. How could I have missed that on archive. I must be a dimbulb. Call me mr. Dimbulb.

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Submitted by fourwindsblow on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 15:09

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Currently listening to...

EAGLES
Boston Garden
Boston Ma
July 26TH 1974
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Opening set for the Allman Brothers

This set is rocking.

Was wondering if anyone was there?

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Submitted by fourwindsblow on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 15:13

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That's ok! I just happened to see it yesterday so it was fresh in my mind.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 15:13

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...."the front page of the internet". It's pretty much a site where you can look up countless subreddits about different topics or discussions. AMA stands for Ask Me Anything. you can ask questions and the person replies in real time. Donna did one last year that was fun. Reddit is tricky to get the hang of, but once you do, it's pretty neat.

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Submitted by carlo13 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 15:24

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Thanks.

.... wow, that setlist on paper looks fantastic. I've never heard of that show, and Billerica is not far from where we reside outside Boston. Who'da thunk The Grateful Dead would have ever played a show in Billerica Massachusetts.

I must check it out at this moment! It just so happens all the kids are in bed and the wife is out doing errands.

Time for 10 + 1 equals 11

Sixtus

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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 17:44

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10+1 = 11. Made me laugh..

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Submitted by snafu on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 18:22

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My buddy lives a mile from the venue it looks like a high school hockey rink. You'd never believe they played there post hiatus

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Submitted by carlo13 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 19:47

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Yea,I remember in the early 90s I called up Dead ahead with bill Gans and requested big Boss man and I mentioned the billrica tape to him and he said "really, I never heard that show, I'll check that out"" and he ended up putting that conversation on the radio when he played bbm. And when I got home and checked my answering machine, about 10 of my friends left a message saying they heard me on the radio! That was my 15 minutes of fame. Actually 1 minute of fame. Cool huh. P.s. I live in Southboro MA.. Close to billrica. By the way the Estimated on billrica is on of the finest I've ever heard. Jerrys guitar says "bababababa ba ba ba baba.

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Submitted by carlo13 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 20:50

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Would you shit if the billrica forum was Dap 31? With that Estimated version, it should be. Jerrys guitar after Bobs last "na na na na" is just goosebump producing!!

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 21:29

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....yeah, but whoever thought that they would play Cape Cod in a run down hockey rink either? Goes to show....

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Submitted by wave-that-flag on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 22:59

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Damn......would never have guessed or known. We called that place the Tully Forum when I was a kid and the University of Lowell hockey team played there then. I guess U-Lowell must have sponsored the Dead show. Lots of local kids played hockey there as well, including high school teams. Crazy. Was too young for Dead shows in '79, but I did play some hockey there that year as a kid. Also saw the Talking Heads around '83 there a few years later. (Also a U Lowell concert, as I recall.) But really it was a local hockey rink and not a music venue. Don't recall other shows there at all. This Lowell born boy will have to give this show a listen. Love me my '79, but have my doubts about the acoustics. Guess they didn't build the Worcester Centrum until '82 or so. Learn something new about the GOGD every day.

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Submitted by Oroborous on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 23:28

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These last ten posts, along with old war stories, and the connection with kind members of the human race, not too mention all the groovy things we learn about the band and their music, that’s why I make time to come hang out here. Thanks to you all, and too all a good night!

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