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    Buckle up as we take a deep dive into Giants Stadium!

    What's Inside:

    5 Previously Unreleased Complete Giants Stadium Shows On 14 Discs

    7/12/87 (24-track masters)

    7/9/89  (24-track masters)

    7/10/89 (24-track masters)

    6/16/91 (48-track masters)

    6/17/91 (48-track masters)

    Blu-ray/DVD video of the complete 6/17/91 show, mixed in surround sound  Mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering with Plangent Processes restoration Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 10,000

    By 1987, the Grateful Dead had lived many of their nine lives but were about to embark on one not a soul had seen coming. In The Dark, their first studio album in seven years, had spawned a hit (A TOP 10 SINGLE FOR THE GRATEFUL DEAD?!) and "Touch Of Grey" begat a new generation with their fanny packs and their MTV and their undeniable quest to join the party already in progress. And boy, did the Dead let them in! But not without fine-tuning their sonic vibes to meet the new demand.

    "The Swamp," as Giants Stadium was affectionately known, along with the grandstands the Dead had been frequenting, would seemingly equate with BIGGER and LOUDER, but the band "remained determined to give equal weight to the more subtle, oblique elements; to the exploratory improvisation and rhythmic complexities; to the fine details of the most heart-rending ballads as well as the weirdest dissonances in the jams."

    With GIANTS STADIUM 1987/1989/1991, we retrace this journey from their 1987 breakthrough to their 1989 revelation ("the closest they ever came to sounding like a really polished stadium-level rock act, but the band’s penchant for breaking out of the constraints of song structure and into freewheeling improvisation will remind you just who you’re listening to here") to their transformative return in 1991, aided by elegance of Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby.

    GIANTS STADIUM: 1987, 1989, 1991 features five previously unreleased shows that were recorded at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on: July 12, 1987; July 9 and 10, 1989; and June 16 and 17, 1991. Originally recorded by John Cutler, each show has been mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA, and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. The first three shows are mixed from 24-track masters. The final two from 1991 are the only Grateful Dead shows ever recorded to 48-track masters. We’re rounding things out with a little visual stimuli -  the entire multi-camera 6/17/91 concert recording on either two DVDs or a single Blu-ray, both with a surround mix by Norman.

    Due September 27th, this release is limited to 10,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from Dead.net. We highly suggest you grab a copy while you can so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out.

    Prefer your boxed set byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

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  • #1521
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    My favourite show is the one from 1967. I have only played the 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 1990 shows this year, and I have enjoyed all of them all. After 1967, I would say 1968 and 1969 are the next two favourites. Maybe 1970, too- brilliant Other One there. I am sure the 1972, 1973 and 1974 ones are exemplary, too, but I cannot honestly recollect what they are like at this moment in time.

    Its also nice digging in the corners, as Jim suggests, and finding a shining star where you least expect it.

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    Is going to look great on the shelf, feel great in the hands, and sound AMAZING. I am Grateful.

    LOVE the 1967 from TTATS--best show ever? The '68 is fantastic. And then I am grateful for all the later shows in that box, particularly '82-'84 and '93-'95. The 1969-1978 shows are good, but we have so much from those years that my ears are thankful for the opportunity to hear sweet shows from the years we haven't heard much from.

    If I were a robot, couldn't I easily work around a basic CAPTCHA?

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    My favorites mirror some of those already mentioned.. especially 67, 70, 69 and (surprise) 74. 75 is very interesting also.

    ..but for me it's those shows that are off the beaten path that I sort of get the most mileage from.. 84 and 87 for example might just be the best shows played in their respective years and are super high energy. I could use a few less patches, but I enjoy the box very much.

    As mentioned on the Dave's Picks 31 thread, it looks like Dead.net got hacked and had to pay £73.92 in ransomware COD to some UPS guy with a Russian accent. Strange days..

    Have a great week all..

    LMG, check your PM.

    Oh, can't leave off 68, 76, 77, 78, 71, 72, 73.. Riverbend 85 is fun. 86 has a really sweet Comes a Time out of TOO. 91 with Branford.. 67 and 70 are my favorites though, if I had to pick.

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    11/10/67, 2/22/69, 4/25/77, 10/20/68, 4/15/70 mainly listen to the Drums> Soul Sacrificish Jam> The Other One, but great Man Man Man's World, too.

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    Hard for me to narrow to just 3 because they are all nice shows.

    I pretty much listen to everything I have from the Dead at least once per year on or near anniversary dates (for the most part), but here's 3 I like...

    9/10/91 MSG
    10/26/89 Miami Arena
    9/18/74 Dijon

    ...but I also like these 3...

    2/22/69 Dream Bowl
    10/20/68 Greek
    10/27/79 Cape Cod

    ...and of course EVERYTHING else.

    I couldn't see myself discounting any show from this set. All have plenty to like for me.

    As someone who came onboard during the 3rd decade of the band's existence, my initial preferences were the Pigpen and Brent era's. As I've dug deeper, mainly thanks to these releases, I like it all. Every era.

    Of the 50 shows I saw with Jerry, a few in '95 were kind of rough, especially the last two at Soldier Field. If released I'd still want them. Even the US Blues that Jerry pretty much gave up on at the second to last show.

    At the time of going to shows, the only other time (besides a few in '95) I felt the show was subpar was 3/13/93. The follow-up to Rosemont which I would agree was a nice run. Upon further listening many years later I find that even this show was really good. Terrapin through the end was top notch, including one of the GREAT Stella Blue's.

    My main hangup has always been lack of variety in official releases, and now that is no longer an issue. Love it all but my sweet spot is 65-95 with emphasis on '87-'91.

    Budgetary constraints has limited my ability to be a completionist, and I'm quite a few behind, but at least try to keep up as best as possible as new things come out. Missed out on much of the Record Store Day releases.

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    I find myself playing 9/28/75 Lindley Meadows the most....probably 9/18/74 Dijon France and the 3/18/71 Fox Theatre a lot... hope that helps.... there are so many good choices... bob t

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    I'm sure this has been asked before....but

    ****First off--LMG, stay positive and get well soon****

    Friends, looking for some feedback on the 30 Trips Box Set...in your opinion, what are your favorite 2-3 shows from the box. Appreciate your responses...

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    I got in the bus in mid 1992, and from then until 1995 I only had the exposure to the music from the few shows I attended, and the few live releases that were out, one and Two from the Vault, Bears Choice, Without a Net, Dick's Picks 1. I was also able to acquire some tapes. Basically I was taking it all in, loving all of it of course. Yet I do recall at my first show, when Bobby sang Lovelight i was little thrown off - yes I was used to hearing Pigpen on that tune. The result was that I just didn't have a good knowledge of shows or eras and was certainly lacking in the numbers tapes I had listened too.

    So I did my Dead scholarly work after Jerry died, because I was compelled to get as many shows as I could. I sought out getting more tapes and thankfully Dick's Picks kept coming out. Now even then I knew that the shows from "back in the day" were more coveted, or at least that was what more experienced heads told me. I remember a dude from college who only listened to shows from 73-74... he was pretty obsessed with it, but I can see why. So I got every tape I could and listened to them all. Many of my tapes were from 69 -78 as it turned out. I became most familiar that time frame and over time I developed that as a preference. Of course I was exposed to many of the standout out shows: 3/1/69, 4/28/71, 5/8/77, 7/8/78...etc

    However over time and especially in recent years I have been way more open to shows from all eras/years. I still feel like there are a few years that may not appeal to me, but I am open to anything. It doesn't matter where they played as long as the music is good, well I should say good for the time. For example, I will certainly judge show from 85 on its own merits and not compare it to a 77 show.

    At this point I will buy any just about anything TPTB give us. Although I may have expanded my horizons over the years , still I feel the same as I did all those years ago in '95, when I valued every show because everything came to end. I still feel this way and now we have had many shows be given the official release. In terms of volume The Dead/Dave L./Rhino have not quite cuaght up with the tapers/archive.org obviously. Yet I am happy and appreciative of what Dave L and the crew have given us and I feel like they are doing a great job.

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    I’ve a similar view to Daverock on this. As a U.K. follower of the Dead I only saw them twice; the last two nights of the 1990 European Tour. Both shows were great, particularly the last night.

    Without A Net had only been out a few weeks and I loved the wider sound palette they were using (midi I guess). There were also two or three incendiary performances on the album, albeit along with a few lacklustre ones, and I decided I really liked this modern Dead sound. Up until the I’d only listened to official releases. I had a few tapes, but I’d never really played them as I didn’t like cassettes.

    One From The Vault came out in 1991. The sound palette was more limited but the performance was uniformly strong and Garcia’s voice sounded great. I stuck with the just official releases which became more plentiful as the years went on, covering most eras of the band. I yearned for more of the sparkling midi sound of WAN. I’ve already mentioned that I loved Terrapin Limited, but couldn’t find anything at all to enthuse about in Dozin’ At The Knick. Subsequent mid to late 80s and 90s shows continued to disappoint whereas I found several of the earlier releases, from the 70s, to exceptional.

    The more I listened to release of all eras, the more it became apparent that, whilst you can find good things to listen to from all eras of the dead, the consistency of performance started to deteriorate in the late 70s and this only accelerated from the early 80s. This view is simply my own, not born out of the era I started listening to the band in or the shows I attended but out of what I hear in the Dead’s numerous official live releases.

    So, whilst I loved the shows I saw in 1990, I’ve no desire to see these released. Having heard so many disappointing releases from the 80s and 90s, why should I believe these shows will stand up to the scrutiny of repeated listening any better than most of the others?

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    I am not sure its acceptable to answer your own question, but....
    Of all the 1980s shows, I would be most interested in getting copies of the two I went to-or shows from the two tours they were a part-Europe March and October 1981, than any of the others.
    Similarly, of all the Bruce and Vince shows I would be most interested in getting copies of the three I attended in October/November 1990 than any of the others.

    But...and its a big but....I would prefer to get any unreleased show from the 1974 Europe tour than any of the five I went to. Or any show from 1974 and earlier, come to that. I just prefer the music played during those years.

    I have this attitude for most of the rock/blues/pop.. whatever... music I listen to. I much prefer the era from 1965-1975 than what came after. There are exceptions of course-but I probably listen to more music from those years than any other.

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Buckle up as we take a deep dive into Giants Stadium!

What's Inside:

5 Previously Unreleased Complete Giants Stadium Shows On 14 Discs

7/12/87 (24-track masters)

7/9/89  (24-track masters)

7/10/89 (24-track masters)

6/16/91 (48-track masters)

6/17/91 (48-track masters)

Blu-ray/DVD video of the complete 6/17/91 show, mixed in surround sound  Mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering with Plangent Processes restoration Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 10,000

By 1987, the Grateful Dead had lived many of their nine lives but were about to embark on one not a soul had seen coming. In The Dark, their first studio album in seven years, had spawned a hit (A TOP 10 SINGLE FOR THE GRATEFUL DEAD?!) and "Touch Of Grey" begat a new generation with their fanny packs and their MTV and their undeniable quest to join the party already in progress. And boy, did the Dead let them in! But not without fine-tuning their sonic vibes to meet the new demand.

"The Swamp," as Giants Stadium was affectionately known, along with the grandstands the Dead had been frequenting, would seemingly equate with BIGGER and LOUDER, but the band "remained determined to give equal weight to the more subtle, oblique elements; to the exploratory improvisation and rhythmic complexities; to the fine details of the most heart-rending ballads as well as the weirdest dissonances in the jams."

With GIANTS STADIUM 1987/1989/1991, we retrace this journey from their 1987 breakthrough to their 1989 revelation ("the closest they ever came to sounding like a really polished stadium-level rock act, but the band’s penchant for breaking out of the constraints of song structure and into freewheeling improvisation will remind you just who you’re listening to here") to their transformative return in 1991, aided by elegance of Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby.

GIANTS STADIUM: 1987, 1989, 1991 features five previously unreleased shows that were recorded at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on: July 12, 1987; July 9 and 10, 1989; and June 16 and 17, 1991. Originally recorded by John Cutler, each show has been mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA, and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. The first three shows are mixed from 24-track masters. The final two from 1991 are the only Grateful Dead shows ever recorded to 48-track masters. We’re rounding things out with a little visual stimuli -  the entire multi-camera 6/17/91 concert recording on either two DVDs or a single Blu-ray, both with a surround mix by Norman.

Due September 27th, this release is limited to 10,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from Dead.net. We highly suggest you grab a copy while you can so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out.

Prefer your boxed set byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

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Submitted by Dennis on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 07:17

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My vinyl is 'out for delivery' :-)

Now about that turntable....

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Submitted by boblopes on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 07:51

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fun video, technologically challenge. I was reading the Youtube comments, they were pretty funny. Bodies tossed overboard, Donna facing the amps for most of the performance. Would've been fun to see the camera pan the whole audience to get an idea of the space they were playing. Sounds like a pretty decrepit boat...

I wish they'd do a box package where you buy the physical box and vinyl you'd get a free Hi Res download of that last show. Now why would they do that when you can buy all individually ;)

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 08:13

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Hey CaseyJanes.....astute observation.

Well, for anyone else paying attention, we indeed had only TWO open houses about 3 weeks ago, and our home was IMMEDIATELY snatched up by the ensuing Monday (we had 3 offers all over ask and went with the one with NO contingencies and NO inspection - cha ching!). So the move is "on" for the middle of Labor Day week out to Sudbury.

The interesting thing here is, in fact, our destination property is ALSO on a Dead End, as in, like, the very last house on the street. BUT, sadly, there is NO DEAD END SIGN!!! So this has had me contemplating a few things:

- WHY no Dead End sign there, hmmmmmm? Seems a bit odd, but then again, the home is literally at the top of a Hill that may otherwise be perceived as a private drive, but there are 3 other houses on the same street

- Can I put a Dead End sign up at the end, just outside of the property? Or would that need to be an actual DPW 'sanctioned' road sign?

- I could very well put up a Dead End sign on the home's property I believe, in which case I would try to find an actual, real, like, Dead-esque 'Dead End' sign....if such items exist (Google will be my friend here).

If anyone has any insight to these extremely important and pertinent questions, do share.

Of course, once we move in, a HUGE Dead Party will be thrown, and all you cats will be invited.

Sixtus

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Submitted by unkle sam on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 09:13

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I'm in. Gotta have it, how many pounds makes up a dollar? Or how many dollars make up a pound? Why is everything so hard nowadays? I need more help. Daverock, thanks for the heads up on the Randy music. Take my hand, going to Potatoland....

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:29

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Lay down all thoughts, surrender to the box
It is shining, it is shining

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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:43

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“Dead Head Ahead”

Sign shaped and colored like a SYF, with wording across the lightning bolt.

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Submitted by takimoto on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 15:57

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I will likely only buy single show on giant box. Like most, I generally listen in the 69 to 77 years but I also like 89-91 very much. I think then band played really well in this later stage and had a very powerful, full sound (probably from the new technology in addition to midi) and just really rocked. I also feel that bill and Mickey had a more prominent role in these yrs too. In any event . at the end of like Hell in a Bucket Jerry and band are on fire ... I love it. So even though I’m a 70’s fan, about 5- 10% of my dead listening is in the 88-91 era and I love it. I would guess there weren’t many rock and roll bands that sounded as good as dead live in 89-91. The announcement of this box had me settled in 89-91 recently. I will likely only buy the one show as I am not a completist and have about 75% of everything dead net has put out and it’s a ton of music and I just don’t listen to that much music as my main music listening time is on drive to work and I share that time with sport talk, politics, phone calls etc. Plus I go through runs where I listen to all Dead and then need to take a break with other bands. Anyways enjoy to those who go for full box. I was at the 87 show.

Sixtus, I take you are moving to Sudbury... beautiful town ... I drive right thru everyday.

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:06

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Jeopardy answer

What is Tomorrow Never Knows, Revolver, 1966. A Ringoism no less.

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Submitted by Charlie3 on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 18:04

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Nice catch Keithfan2112, nice catch.

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Submitted by otheronerat on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 18:08

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who are the grateful dead and why do they keep following me . been going to shows and collecting live dead since 1978 its been a great ride but as you get older and wiser I think you have to pick and choose more carefully ,this box looks great but how much time do I have to put this in the rotation with all the other great music from the dead ,this has been tough to say pass, and will save my money for Daves picks 2020, wish like others you could just buy the dvd , enjoy the box,

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Submitted by nappyrags on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 20:56

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As I mentioned earlier I picked up a used Fillmore West Box Set for $99...I almost jumped on it once at Amoeba in Hollywood where it was $325...looking today on Ebay I saw prices ranging from $375 (used) to $1,450 ("new" Still sealed in it's shrink wrap along with the bonus disc)...I also found the bonus disc starting at $129...whoa...guess I'll be taking the long way to work this week...Also last week I finished ripping my CDR's I had burned from the Download series, lost all the files in an HD crash...so lot's of stuff to be playing over the next couple of months...maybe I'll be needy by the time the next Dave's is released...

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Submitted by snafu on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 02:37

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I hear you about just how much you can buy and in reality listen too. For the past decades I've spent 10s of thousands of dollars on cds. To the point I have 3500 titles plus a 1000 lps. Yeek! Anyway a couple of years ago I realized I had virtually everything replaced on media that will work on my thankfully very good ears. Add to that many boxes and live shows ( the Airplane have about 20 high quality live shows out). So I'm in the happy position of being able to keep my fanaticism going with the 2 bands I want everything available. GD ( which includes Jerry ) and Frank Zappa. At less than $500 a year that settles my as FZ said fetishist inclinations. And even leaves room for a couple of new bands ( very carefully checked out) and maybe a Neil new issue. It's worked pretty well for me. And I even got rid of cable. Enjoy your choices and here's to a late '60's box next. Maybe it's like Animal Farm...they're all good but some are gooder than other. Sorry George lol

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Submitted by carlo13 on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 02:41

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Will that party include a keg of suds?

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 07:11

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If money grew on trees, heck yeah I'd buy it. But I'm going to have to pass, as I know I won't get too much listening time out of it. As much Grateful Dead as I listen to, I still don't have the 60s and 70s entirely melded to my music brain. I need to absorb a band in its entirety, but the Grateful Dead is just too vast.

When is Rush going to start releasing the old live stuff they must have stored in their vault. Let's get some live Hemispheres, Cygnus X1 Book II. How about a show from the Moving Pictures tour? Exit... Stage Left is really only three sides of music from that tour. A few years ago I bought the deluxe version of 2112, which has a live version of the Overture and Temples of Syrinx from the Moving Pictures tour (that's what they opened with - can you imagine). It sounds so good. The old Beta release of Exit...Stage Left also has the ending medley of the show, which is also not on the album. Also fantastic. It's time to get this stuff released now that they're retired. Oh and if he's still alive, let's get Terry Brown back in the mix please.

Ha.. you nailed it. I just knew Fred Astaire was a deadhead, now we have irrefutable proof!

That is hilarious.

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 08:34

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...hells yeah keg 'O suds! And Lots 'O buds!!

conekid - I like your suggestion. In fact, I did a google hunt yesterday, and surprisingly, I found NOTHING within the realm of my thoughts or yours, for that matter. Weird and surprising.

So this means I am putting out a call: Who out there is in the biznisss of making GD-related road signs?!?!? Specifically, Dead End signs, or perhaps as conekid suggested 'Dead Head Ahead' signs?!?

It seems this is a ripe opportunity for an active application of one's creativity if you happen to specialize in road signs...ha ha.
No. I'm serious. This needs to be done.

Sixtus

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Submitted by drpryan on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 13:03

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Dennis
That is frickin insanely funny. How the hell did u think of that. Second thought probably better not to reveal anything
Drp out

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Submitted by CaseyJanes on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 13:16

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Just in time for a box that rocks...I'm in....
Wait.....what kinda box are we talking about again?
Do I have to wear Red Sox?
I'm a Royals fan

Edit: Fred's the original spinner

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Submitted by Dennis on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 13:30

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I would think any sign company can make a vinyl wrap or those corrugated vinyl signs. If somehow you came into possession of a metal sign (how this could be accomplished it will not say), a nice vinyl wrap job would be easy. As long as the sign shop was run by a pig. You know them pigs squeal!

The Fred/Jerry front.... I heard that song and that was my first thought. I wish I could tap dance because that could be a great modern tap song. I only wish I had the soft ware to make the two sync up better. Also it appears Jerry can jam longer than Fred can dance :-) I also think Fred could do a bang up job on the lyrics.

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Submitted by Dennis on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 13:39

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Don't remember which board, and I believe Nappy Cousin talked of them. Last night on TCM showing movies of Lena Horne, this one from 38, the duke is tops. Had a sundry of people, then they listed "specialty acts",,, and one of the listed was the cats and fiddle. Had to leave and didn't see the movie, but still chuckled over the recent comments.

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Submitted by carlo13 on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 14:17

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I bet you $20 that as soon as that sign is placed on the road you live on, some neighbor or neighbors will complain about it. Even though you live on a dead end. There is always a douche in every neighborhood. Peace.

Was also 86 Dead, Dylan, Petty.

From OH, but did multiple Alpine's & Milwaukee's & Chicago's.

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Submitted by cub on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 17:24

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I was tardy in checking my e-mail this week. Fortunately the Blu-Ray 91box was not sold out. One deduction of $178.00 from my bank (which I can't afford of course) and I am at peace.

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Submitted by otheronerat on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 18:46

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i must say that if there was a lot of bread in the bread box right now I would probably be in on this box ,butt if this was a greek box or pretty much anything pre-1977 or for that matter pre-1979 I would be in all the way, I may be frugal on this one but not crazy , heck ok pre-1985 , guess we all have to pick and choose , and don't forget about the money it cost to go to the shows ,dead@co ,hangtown ,high sierra, etc. enjoying the ride is not as cheap as it used to be ,or maybe im just getting older, cheers. p.s. I like what one person said about a 4/21-22-23/69 the ark box ? I'm in

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 09:31

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Thanks to the couple of folks who've chimed in with suggestions or commentary on the Dead End sign situation....
I still like the idea suggested from another Head to accidentally hit the Dead End sign outside our house now with the moving truck and then just 'oops', take it with us, thus saving anyone the trouble of clean up. That would be totally an accident and not pre-planned...at all. :D

Also gotta remember to get the quarterboard off our back yard pergola gate which reads "The Lazy Gate" and take with.
Very important.

Sixtus

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Submitted by musicnow on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 10:34

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Since these shows are from the state I grew up in AND was at the '87 and first night '89 show I guess I'm getting this box. Looking forward to some awesome sound quality with memories.

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.... woke up blind the other day, I was then rushed to the hospital ang given many tests, the doctors have found a lesion In my brain the size of a golf ball, about 4cm. It’s in the right side almost in the middle. I go for spinal tap this Thursday and more tests as well.
I feel like I’m in a twilight zone film story. Everything I see is the opposite, like looking into a mirror, my anxiety is rightist the roof! I can’t watch tv or read, only think o have left is my Dead music to guide me thru my day! I’m still in shark , I’m scared really really scared

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Submitted by simonrob on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 13:05

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Wow, bad news. Stay strong and I hope recovery comes quickly.

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Submitted by JackstrawJay on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 13:29

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Sending light....for a full recovery.

LMG be strong - that is tough news and I am sure, hard to take.
Know that you have many concerned thoughts coming your way from this corner of the universe.

Sixtus

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 16:43

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Get some valium if you can.

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Submitted by nirktwin2 on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 16:54

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I think these last 2 box set themes of the PNW '73-'74 and the latest based on Giants Stadium for 3 different tours is a little weird way to construct a box set. I much prefer a stretch of one tour than a hodge podge of multiple tours (save 30 Trips). I love the PNW shows too, it just seems like their stretching for a way to link some shows together they want to release. Give us a box where it's a whole stand at one theater over a week or so like The Capitol, the Fillmores, Academy Of Music, etc. I wonder if the 1978 box not selling out soured them on the idea?

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Submitted by takimoto on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 17:38

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I respectfully don’t agree. I like the idea of including different years from same venue in a box as less likely to get a lot of duplicate songs. I feel at times some boxes from same tour have a lot of repeat tunes as they were what dead had in rotation for that tour. It is what is. A little repeat is ok but a lot is not my preference. I think the bigger issue is did they pick the right venue that had solid shows over a number of years. I suppose to your point there always the risk that if they commit to a venue like Giants stadium and pick 5 shows it may be that only three or four are worthy of release but they planned on a 5 show box so they need add another show or two to get to 5 and those last shows aren’t worth releasing

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Submitted by takimoto on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 17:39

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Hang in their LMG ... my thoughts and prayers are with you

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Submitted by CaseyJanes on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 18:15

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Hey all....just a heads up that Comeback Vinyl is having their anniversary sale through Monday which is 20% off entire order including pre-orders. They have some nice stuff coming out in September including the Giants Stadium 6/17/91 show. Also two Widespread shows, Bears Sonic Journal
Allman Bros, and many more!

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 19:46

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But man, it's had me in its hooks fiercely the past 6 months or so. This one from 3/16/73 has some pretty decent sound for a board rec, I'm 8 minutes in, and it's fantastic. If I could go back in time, I would convince them 1) that I was a time traveller, and 2) to play it at least every other night in '74. Six times in 40 shows only. Seven if you count the Jam after WRS on DP 12, which the CD does not, but many set lists do (or it's referred to as "Dark Star Elements"). 1971 could have used a lot more too. A dozen Dark Stars in 82 shows. Yikes.

That 3/16/73 one went cacophony about 20 minutes in, but that's to be expected. So these soundboards I just fine random Grateful Dead artwork on the internet and use them for my digital album covers. The March 16th show has a Bertha skeleton riding on a terrapin. So that album is album "Terrapin and Bones"

"Haze Over Utica" from 3/21/73. Not quite as enticing at fik , but that's okay, it rolls right in two Philly 73, March 24th ( I have a folder for each year with just the dark stars in it). The Philly one is actually a two-parter, where the first part is just called Jam, but it sounds much more Dark Star than the one on Dick's Picks 12. Anyway, part 2 just started and I am blissed.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 19:57

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....oh man LMG. Walking on eggshells here, but I will say one thing. Actually, I didn't say it....
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." ~ Isaiah 41:10
If this offends anyone, pass it on or pm me.
Keep strong my brother. Friends abound, and are concerned and love you.

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Submitted by JimInMD on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 20:33

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Sad to hear this.. My brother has a tumor in his brain pressing against his vestibulocochlear nerve.. scary indeed.

Wishing for the best.

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Submitted by mhammond12 on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 20:48

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Stay strong my friend. You're my daily dose of Vitamin Happy.

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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 21:41

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Burning as we speak my man. I'll get 'em out to ya tomorrow.
Big, big love. Hang tough, mama...
~JRF

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Submitted by Lovemygirl on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 00:08

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I’m very grateful to all you brothers and sisters prayers and best wishes! Thank you all from the bottom of my soul & heart!
You all have a special place in my heart, everyone on this board, I consider my family!
We are all so fragil and sacredvessals ... I wish you all love. Peace be with you all, god bless! 🙏❤️💀

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 03:05

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Just listened to UJB from the Rolling Stone listening party sample. There's something to be said for these 48 track masters. No idea what they're recording on half of them, but they sound great. I love the atmosphere that Hornsby's synth brought, Jerry is where he needs to be in the mix, and Bobby sounds great here (better than his tone in '78 IMHO). And they just plain sound good. Can't wait to hear the Dark Star interludes.

Hang tight and remember,
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro!

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