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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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  • JimInMD
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    Agree. Everyone knows the best period for the Dead was between 6/1/74 and 6/30/74. Now that we have this out of the way we need to get back to releasing just these good shows please.

    :D

    Happy Friday all. Have a good weekend.

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    Shame this wasn't advertised as being shown in England. I just assumed it was an American thing until Peri mentioned that it was being shown in London., but by then it was a bit late.

  • Oroborous
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    Right on!

    HBOB1995 and good ole Mr Pete.....
    For you closed minded negative fucks...
    “Don’t ya put on any airs when your down on Rue Morgue Ave,
    They got some hungry ‘creatures there, that’ll surely make a mess outta you’”!

    Personally, I think there’s plenty of white bread 77 released, but I don’t come on here and shit all over it just because it’s not MY favorite! I sit back, and relax and find the goodness and joy that can be found in ALL GD, and like individuals, find traits that I like.....believe me, if one wants to you can find idiosyncrasies in EVERY GD show....
    It’s like riding pow in the trees, you learn to look for the spaces between the trees, not the trees or else DOooooo!
    Same with the dead...

    PS: just a side note. It always seems like the folks who like later eras or all eras are more respectful of releases tha5 are not necessarily there favorite, while the 70s nazis are the ones who say negative things if a release is not, yet again, one of their favorites......

    Finally, here’s a informal breakdown of Releases.
    It’s funny how the folks who have received the most releases in their sweet spot seem to be the most unhappy?
    RELEASES

    DP = Dicks
    Dap = Dave’s (* multiple releases)
    RT = Road Trips
    DL = Download series

    68: DP 22/ RT 2.2/ DL 6 = 3
    69: DP 16 26/ Dap 6*, 10*/ RT 4.4/ DL 12 = 6*
    70: DP 4, 8/ Dap 19*, 30*/ TR 3.3/ DL 2, DL Family Dog = 7**
    71: DP 2, 35/ Dap 3*, 22*, 26*/ RT 1.3, 3.2/ DL 3 = 8**
    72: DP 11, 23, 30, 36/ Dap 11, 14*, 24/ DL 10 = 8*
    73: DP 1, 14, 19, 28/ Dap 5, 16, 21/ RT 4.3/ DL 8 = 9
    74: DP 7, 12, 24, 31/ Dap 2, 9, 13, 17/ RT2.3 = 9
    76: DP 20, 33/ Dap 4, 18*, 28/ RT 4.5/ DL 4 = 7*
    77: DP 3, 10, 15, 29, 34/ Dap 1, 12, 25, 29/ RT 1.2/ DL 1 = 11
    78: DP 18, 25/ Dap 7, 15, 23/ RT 1.4 = 6
    79: DP 5/ Dap 31/ RT 1.1, 3.1/ DL 11/5&6/79 = 6
    80: Dap 8/ RT 3.6/ DL 7 = 3
    81: DP 13/ Dap 20 = 2
    82: DP 32/ RT 4.4 = 2
    83: DP 6/ Dap 27 = 2
    84 = 0
    85: DP 21 = 1
    86 = 0
    87 = 0
    88: RT 4.2/ DL 5 = 2
    89: DL 9 = 1
    90: DP 9/ RT 2.1 = 2
    91: DP 17/ DL 11 = 2
    92: DP 27 = 1
    93: RT 2.4 = 1

    Here’s a Breakdown of Dave’s Picks
    Year: Total Releases/ How Many Releases since../Release.#
    69: 2 / 21 / #10
    80: 1 / 23 / #8
    74: 4 / 14 / #17
    81: 1 / 11 / #20
    73: 3 / 10 / #21
    78: 3 / 8 / #23
    72: 3 / 7 / #24
    71: 3 / 5 / #26
    83: 1 / 4 / #27
    76: 3 / 3 / #28
    77: 4 / 2 / #29
    70: 2 / 1 / #30

    Of course this does not include Box’s or other releases, and their influence on the release schedule, but it still is fun/interesting to compare......
    I did this informally so please excuse any errors

  • hendrixfreak
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    great show last night...

    Jer was in command last night in the 6-17-91 movie. It was great to see the little cues and glances that made the music happen, especially among a seven-man lineup. The show grew stronger with each song following the Eyes opener and when they had built a small fire, Jer really stepped up and elevated the proceedings. Just like old times.

    Pretty decent turnout in a Denver theater, five of us went together, but everyone in the crowd was cackling to see each other and everyone was super nice. As one would expect, but I miss that camaraderie.

    The segment with Dave was kinda lame. He just talked, no Dr. Rhino showing off the box. I'm sure it's full of good music. I think Jer was clean in '87, '89 and '91. Everyone in the band looked young, but Jer at 49 was pretty frayed looking. But alive and well! What a trip... The only drawback was the vicious beating Mickey gave his tom-toms; at times it overwhelmed the music and even Jer occasionally glanced back as if to ask for mercy. But Jer and Mickey locked quite well a few times, too.

    I'm not buying the box, but it will be good music and a solid release to document that the band kept cooking in '91. And thanks to forensicdoc for crying out "Garbage!" Funniest thing I've read here in many moons.

  • daverock
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    This here box. Dvd/blu ray release

    Yes, I am quite happy, too. I don't think I'll buy the box-but its looks like a great release for those who like the band during this timespan. I will be happier still when Daves Picks 31 turns up, and I don't have to pay for it-but thats another story, and anyway, I'm on the wrong board for that.

    I quite like that idea about releasing this 1991 show as a stand alone dvd/blu ray disc. Or even better, including the dvd in with the cd release. Other bands have done this-Deep Purple and The Stray Cats have are two that come to mind that have released live cds with dvds of the same show included for the price of a cd set. I think I could stretch to that!

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    Next box

    I am hoping for a solid box from 1993 just so I can see miserable people light up the comments board. I laughed outloud at "Just frustrated with this release".

    All kidding aside, I will be happy no matter what is released, regardless if I purchase it or not.

  • Jason Wilder
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    Amen, brother/sister

    The overwhelming majority of releases are in the '68-'78 zone.

    But there are 17 years worth of stuff AFTER that. More than half of the life of the band. Including some very good stuff late in '79 after Brent joined, the '80 acoustic sets, the '85 summer tour 20th anniversary stuff, the really good vibe post-coma in late '86-'87, the late era Brent peak in '89-'90, and the Hornsby/Vince stuff in '91.

    Me, I like the whole shebang. But the fact is a lot of the sets are pretty freaking repetitive in '68, '69, '73, and '77. And they are much more diverse in the late 80s. I enjoy the variety.

    I have no issue with an 87/89/91 box. Having said that, I would not have picked shows that give us 3 Throwing Stones/NFA closers out of 5 (and Sugar Mag the other 2). Nor would I have picked an 87 show where we lose the encore (and a double at that).

    I was at those '89 shows and they were darned good. Though another summer '89 release that is not Alpine is starting to tick me off some....

    For the record, here is how many of the releases have been in the '68-'78 zone:

    1) Yearly big boxes: 8/12 (n/i RFK '89, which was in addition to Get Shown the Light; 8/13). Including Giants. 66.7%/61.5%.

    2) Dicks: 28/36. 77.8%.
    3) RT: 10/17. 58.8%
    4) Downloads: 9/13. 69.2% (n/i RT Full shows)
    5) Dave's: 27/31. 87.1%

    The people carping about '68-'78 only are being ridiculous. That is what is has been, especially lately, with 27/31 Dave's and the first big box outside that zone since 2014. Yeesh.

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    Not sure where to begin.

    Will just add a couple things: First, I think it’s obvious that Dave is a Head. A Grateful Head, to be sure, who likes the entire 30-year storied history of the band, as do I. This is a long-term project. I don’t think he slipped and missed 12/1 or 12/5, I think he genuinely thinks 12/3 smokes- as do I. Love that whole fall ‘79 run, it really does mark a critical turning point in dead history.

    As for this box, I must say I was getting used to the idea of some sort of June ‘91 run, perhaps ending with Soldier Field. Still, I like this one. Someone mentioned this, sort of like 89/91 box(es) and the 87 show for bonus. 6/17 is a masterpiece and I sort of see the ‘89 shows as nice companion pieces to the RFK box. After all, Bruce sits in on those shows, his band having opened at both.

  • bob t
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    Not a very long wait either for this box!!

    Wasn't the PNW box all summer?? Is it bad that I am already wondering not only what 32 will be.... but I also thought this morning what 33 would be so subscription number could jump to 22,000!!!! What's wrong with me!!! This is while i listen to the Scarlet>Fire from 12/3/79............. (Going with 5/26/73 Kezar by the way) Have a good weekend everyone.. bob t

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    I was at several shows in 1991. The most fun I had was a tie between Las Vegas and the Deer Creek > Buckeye Lake segment, and the best show I saw was RFK.

    I was at the June 16th show at Giants and recall only that it was a totally unremarkable lot scene and venue. Not sure why this place gets featured in a box set release, other than a lot of $$$ lives in the region and might get excited to buy this.

    Maybe now this is out we can get back to focusing on good music? The Dead were at their best August 1968 - June 1977 and I'm hoping we don't stray outside that range too often.

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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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My vinyl is 'out for delivery' :-)

Now about that turntable....

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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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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.

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

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“Dead Head Ahead”

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

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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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Jeopardy answer

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

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Nice catch Keithfan2112, nice catch.

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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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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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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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Will that party include a keg of suds?

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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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...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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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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.

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Get some valium if you can.

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

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

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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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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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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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