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    An institution in American rock music, the Grateful Dead continue to surprise the ears with new arrangements and altered styles. If their playing continues with the force that was heard in San Bernardino, the spirit of the Dead will live on. - Sun Telegram

    We are more than pleased to kick off this year's Dave's Picks series with the much requested and quite spirited complete performance from Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77. The Swing ’77 show was a unique beast, unlike any others from this era: as the band’s first concert of the year, it bridged the gap between the new and re-emerging sound of the returning 1976 Grateful Dead and the precision excellence of the spring ’77 Dead. Debuting two of their most intricately crafted songs of the 1970s, “Terrapin Station” (to open, no less!) and “Estimated Prophet,” the Dead demonstrated right from the start of this new touring year that they were not going to be a nostalgia act; they were going to be as adventurous and ambitious as they were at any time in their career.

    Join the adventure as they soar through tried and true ("Playing In The Band," "Tennessee Jed"), well-loved covers ("Mama Tried," "Samson and Delilah," "Dancing In the Street"), and epic new jams.

    Rounded out with three songs from Santa Barbara, CA 2/27/77, this one was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

    Dave's Picks Volume 29 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

    *Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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    JackstrawJay
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    Check out: 10 16 81 Netherlands....acoustic and electric....smoker!!!

    There's a GLORIA in there somewhere....they open the electric set with Playin'.... GARCIA STRETCHING OUT HIS LICKS LIKE SILLY PUTTY. SO flippin' funky!!!

    I believe the electric set, sans drums/space, is one long stream of tunes.
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    As usual, A day late and a dollar short....

    Yesterday (4/1) was the 39th anniversary of my first show, Capital Theater, Passiac, NJ. I knew NOTHING about the Dead, my now wife was the head. So the show was a complete blur to me. I remember when we sent away for tickets the local TV channel show tickets being picked. They had filled a small above ground pool with all the request and they had a babe in a bikini walking in the pool randomly picking names,,, I guess we got luckly!

    https://www.jambase.com/article/grateful-dead-pull-off-instrument-switc…

    Here's a link to jambase talk of the show. The April Fools day joke went right past me then!

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    Are on a 81 kick together! For me it started with a visit to MSG 3/9 and 10 and burned from there.

    Also suggested: 3/7 for a 17 minute Bird Song and I am loving the sound of the matrixed Uptown Theater tapes. The second sets for all three nights are well played in my opinion. Check out Jerry's licks at the beginning of GDTRFB on 2/26.

    I am now starting the September Greek shows. There are several AUD recordings. Can anyone recommend a favorite recording?

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    Kaptain Kopter and the fabulous twirly birds; Randy California some great guitar work on this one
    Alan Parsons project, Tales of mystery and Imagination, Dr Tar and Professor Feather
    Grateful Dead 4-1-91, Jerry and Bruce on point
    Back Street Crawler, The band played on, Paul Kossoff at his best
    Paul and Gracie, Sunfighter Earth Mother your children are here

    If the border gets closed, will that mean we won't have to deal with shitty mexican discs anymore? If so, I all for it :)

  • #295
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    Yes, Garcia had some insane moments in 1981!!!

  • #296
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    I was referring to the Dead vguy. I had a moment while listening to my newly purchased Dick's Picks 24 during the Morning Dew. The medley it's in was mentioned by someone recently. The PITB part is fierce. Now I want to see how the other 2 times they played this arrangement sounds.

    MDJim I just listened to Daves Picks 17. I have been into 1974 lately. I enjoy the jazzy rocky improv. The second set is exceptional and a much cleaner recording than Dick's 24.

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    the ace of spades, the ace of spades behind his ear

    just had to say it

    mo' March 81 fluffing...3/5/81 has a sweet To Lay Me Down

    and 3/3/81's China > Rider... :)))

    stay Grateful, my friends

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    Ace of Spades behind his ear…

    Ace of Spades behind his ear...

    Anyone care to wager a guess?

    What will 'they' release first:

    New cover art for Dave's vol 30....or will they unveil the next box set?

    BOX SET: 1969....in accordance with AOXOMOXOA 50-year anniversary... 4.21 4.22 4.23 ARK plus something from Fall 1969

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    *RE: Last Five Listen’s...

    ... last week in between my Grateful Dead listening, I thru these 5 LPs on my turntable, anybody dig these bands?... 🙏❤️😎
    #1) ‘Good Rats’ -“ RATCITY in BLUE”...check out the song that’s the title of the album, ‘ratcity in blue”! Killer track/song.
    #2) ‘Bowie’- “Diamond Dogs” , some primo tracks on this album including “Rebel Rebel.” 😎
    #3) ‘Jefferson Starship’ - “SPITFIRE” ...’Dancing with the Dragon’ 🤯 and “ST. Charles “
    #4) ‘Jethro Tull’- “Bursting out” ...a sweet “Flute Solo Improvision/GOD” 😉
    #5) ‘Cat Stevens’ - “Buddha & The Chocolate Box!” ...lovely track/recording of “Oh Very Young!” ... a beautiful song, both musically, lyrically and spiritually ! 🙏❤️😎

    ... now back to to earth , have a grateful day everyone! 🙏❤️🤠

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    *RE: 30TATS

    ...wishing everyone a grateful day today, remember to smile smile smile!...

    ...this is making me smile as I type this message, September 24th 1972. Palace Theater, Waterbury CT... :) :) :).....
    The magical 72’ era but at a different pace than Europe 72, No PigPen :(...
    Still theirs plenty to love about this show!
    Just listen to the Dark Star >>China cat>>I know you rider>>sugar magnolia ! Wow , holy Toledo !
    Ending the performance with a fine ‘One more Saturday night’... 🤠
    Rock on my brothers & sisters!
    🙏❤️😎

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An institution in American rock music, the Grateful Dead continue to surprise the ears with new arrangements and altered styles. If their playing continues with the force that was heard in San Bernardino, the spirit of the Dead will live on. - Sun Telegram

We are more than pleased to kick off this year's Dave's Picks series with the much requested and quite spirited complete performance from Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77. The Swing ’77 show was a unique beast, unlike any others from this era: as the band’s first concert of the year, it bridged the gap between the new and re-emerging sound of the returning 1976 Grateful Dead and the precision excellence of the spring ’77 Dead. Debuting two of their most intricately crafted songs of the 1970s, “Terrapin Station” (to open, no less!) and “Estimated Prophet,” the Dead demonstrated right from the start of this new touring year that they were not going to be a nostalgia act; they were going to be as adventurous and ambitious as they were at any time in their career.

Join the adventure as they soar through tried and true ("Playing In The Band," "Tennessee Jed"), well-loved covers ("Mama Tried," "Samson and Delilah," "Dancing In the Street"), and epic new jams.

Rounded out with three songs from Santa Barbara, CA 2/27/77, this one was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

Dave's Picks Volume 29 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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Submitted by hbob1995 on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:15

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

Rock on

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Submitted by unkle sam on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:29

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Thanks everyone for making this a great forum to be a part of and to read thru, this was a good one. Now, on to 1/2>3/70 #30.

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:39

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Right on Uncle Sam
I'd think most may agree, this thread helped get our collective mojo back.
Whether it was the awesomeness of the 'Schwiiiing' or just that the time was right, the metamorphosis is hard to ignore. I trust it will carry over with the momentum in tow aiming at the prime time rockabilly-fest in 2/3/70.

Peace All
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Submitted by JimInMD on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 20:13

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The more things change.. the more they remain the same.
Be good all, I hope things equalize on the DaP 30 thread.

Seriously, here's to humanity, civility, good karma and doing, and saying, things that help us all.

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Submitted by nitecat on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 21:17

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

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Submitted by Lovemygirl on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 05:01

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

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Submitted by Diggey on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 06:51

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

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Submitted by Diggey on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 17:53

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I hope I'm not breaking any rules and can delete this if I am. I have some Dead cds and Dave's Picks for sale and wanted to put them up here. I'm not trying to get rich, just movin' out some clutter. Send me a message and payPal preferred. shipping is included for all of them listed. Thanks

San Francisco, The Warfield 10/9 and 10/10/80- Record Store Day CD- $16 shipping included
Dave's Picks 27- Boise State U, 9/2/83- $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 28- Capital Theater, Passaic, NJ, 6/17/76 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 29- Swing Auditorium, San Bernadino, Ca, 2/26/77 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 30- Fillmore East, NY, 1/2/70 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 30- Bonus CD- Fillmore East, NY, 1/3/70 - $30 shipping included

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