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February 13, 2020 - 8:15am

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clayv

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During the mid-1970s, the Grateful Dead saga was unfolding like a Greek classic. The Sisyphean Wall Of Sound had nearly broken the band. From it spawned a Medusa head of countless side projects, all deliciously fruitful but woefully not the same as the whole. The chorus lay in wait, pondering the reemergence of their heroes, and wondering if "THE LAST ONE" had really been it...

But in early 1976, Apollonian light and healing would shine upon our intrepid wanderers once again. No more epic battles for the people with cops and lines and tightness, the Dead would return triumphant in smallness, playing intimate theaters and renting equipment along the way. No more ticket scams and greedy promoters, they'd give back with first ever mail-order ticket program, one that had a few kinks to work out but eventually served the fans well.

Musically, June 1976 signaled a Golden Age of harmony and prosperity for the Dead. It marked an Odysseusian-like return for Mickey Hart. Donna Jean was in lock-step with the sirens' call. Jerry and Bob delivered orphic delight with solo musings like "Mission In The Rain" (the only tour they ever played it on), "The Wheel," and "Cassidy," emboldened by group effort. There was fresh repertoire from Blues For Allah, breathing new life to the Dead's continually morphing sound - as Weir once said of the '76 tour, they wanted to play "a little bit of all of it." Old favorites were re-envisioned with cascading tempos and unique sequencing, making the crowd question if they'd ever heard these songs before. And there was comfort and joy in the familiarity of watching the band make it up as they went along. By all means, it was clear that the bacchanalia of live Dead would reign on.

And now the revelry from this epoch, evidenced by the near-studio quality sound captured on two-track live recordings by Betty Cantor-Jackson, lives on, bolstered by Jeffrey Norman's HDCD mastering. It's housed for posterity in a handsome box featuring original art work by Justin Helton. It’s documented in liners by Jesse Jarnow and photos by Grant Gouldon. And it’s ready for a spot on your shelf.

As part of our pre-order for this Dead.net exclusive boxed set, we'll be delivering downloads of each listening party - one for each show included in JUNE 1976 - to purchasers from now until the March 20th release. Order at any time before release and you'll receive all the listening parties to date.

Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 12,000

What's Inside:

5 Previously Unreleased Complete Shows On 15 Discs

Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/10/76

Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/11/76

Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 6/14/76

Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 6/15/76

Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ 6/19/76

Sourced from Two-Track Master Tapes, Recorded By Betty Cantor-Jackson

Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman

Restoration and Speed Correction by Plangent Processes

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March 18, 2020 - 12:18pm

#1501

daverock

Joined:
September 1, 2014

No Live Dead 69

Sam - I am quite glad they have cancelled. There is no way I would go to London at the moment, and with a bit of luck, we will all be still standing later in the year, the darkness will have given, and they will come over to celebrate then.

Oroborous - sounds like the sooner you get off that site the better. Reading of the property owners - it is incredible how some people still put there own petty wants before other peoples needs.
March 18, 2020 - 12:10pm

#1502

JeffSmith

Joined:
June 9, 2014

Pan-demic/dora's Box on the way

Glad to see a ship notice in my ebox. Looks like Monday by end of day. Hang in there Oroborous and don't trust anybody over. . . . . . anybody! And fine Utah Quaking Dew story RobbZ. Be safe and let the music play. Onward.
March 18, 2020 - 12:00pm

#1503

Deadheadbrewer

Joined:
February 2, 2010

Pipers

Saw that on someone's list. I just purchased it for the first time the other day, after having many later Floyd CDs (and cassettes) forever. Gave it a listen the other night, but can't say that I quite "got" it.

But I DID get my Last Five: Wayne Shorter's Adam's Apple, Jimmy Smith's The Sermon!, Loose Tubes' Open Letter, Joe Ely's eponymous debut and Honky Tonk Masquerade, and Monk/Trane at Carnegie Hall. Sounds like some Grant Green and On the Corner should be next . . .

I saw McCoy Tyner a few times. The final time was about four years ago. They had a backing band play sans McCoy for about twenty minutes, then they dragged the barely-alive McCoy out to the piano. He played one tune, then told some stories, then left. The backing band played a bit more, then that was it. Curious and sad.

Listened to 3/17/93 yesterday. Great show! There are some real gems in the 80s and 90s, despite what I used to believe. I'll probably hit the next two from that run next, as those are supposedly quite hot, too.

If I WERE a robot, then I wouldn't have to social distance myself . . .

Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.

p.s. GarciaLive 13 is $11.97 at Bull Moose . . .
March 18, 2020 - 11:52am

#1504

Sixtus_

Joined:
November 8, 2014

Califor....err, UTAH Earthquake

WOW, RoBBZ - I had heard about that earthquake, but holy crap you actually lived it. Glad all is ok. I mean, additive to the already existing shit-show, just what someone needs is unprovoked, uncontrollable earthly destruction. Good lord. What's next, a meteor? Volcano? Aliens? it's DEFINITELY GONNA BE ALIENS.

Be well people - and may your walks in the Morning Dew provide solace and beauty, if even for a fleeting moment.

Sixtus

P.S. Oro taking a hit for the team....The Man is unscrupulous. Hang in there dude.
March 18, 2020 - 11:36am

#1505

RobbZ

Joined:
October 25, 2011

What Now...??

Had me one of those "moments" this morning that I know we all have…you know, that perfect moment when a Dead tune appears at precisely the right time--like some kind of perfectly timed soundtrack—hand-picked by the Cosmos to fully emphasize a normal, everyday, event.

Like so many in this country, I'm currently stuck in the house, fortunate to still be employed, but forced to telework now daily from home. So this morning, I drag myself out of bed, make a pot of coffee, log on to my computer, and reluctantly grab the remote control to quickly subject myself to the bad news of the day. (my routine would have been ESPN/or NHL channel—no fucking sports!!!!, but I digress).

Anyway, as I'm fumbling with the remote---my house begins a slow, steady, shaking, apparently the beginning of an earthquake!...a fucking EARTHQUAKE!...in UTAH???! Now I've been through a couple of tremors in my day, but this one sure felt like it meant business, with dishes rattling and family photos falling off shelves...the whole nine yards. Fortunately for me, I was standing just a few feet from my sliding glass doors, which I used to make a hasty exit outside my dwelling, my panicked dog running behind me in tow. As my dog and I stood in the back yard, ground still moving, I watched my house as it seemed to slowly sway side to side, it seemed almost unreal--like being on some hallucinogenic trip. And then, just like that...it stopped.

When I finally digested what just happened, and deemed it was safe to go back inside the house, I was met by my phone exploding with texts and messages from friends, co-workers, and well-wishers. Answering back, I explained that I was fine, my wife was fine, the house was fine, and all my neighbors were fine. Also there appears to have been no damage to any structures in my neighborhood. All good news.

However, this virus, the coffee, the GOD DAMN news, this earthquake, had put me a bit on edge, so I decided to take my daily “after work run”, right now!...fuck work…I’m going for a run, right fucking now! I need to clear my head.

So I lace up my shoes, toss on a fleece, hat, grab my phone and ear buds, locate the Spotify app--locate Grateful Dead--and deciding on a "game-of-chance", I quickly flick my thumb across the huge variety of Dead albums Spotify currently houses. The choices spinning by like a roulette wheel—where it stops, nobody knows.

As I begin my trot down the neighborhood street, it’s eerily quiet, no movement, no birds, no cars or anybody about, overcast skies but not cold, I eagerly await my first Dead song of the day…..then slowly I begin to hear a crowd coming alive, and first notes of “Morning Dew” begin to fill my ears…Spotify, or should I say, the Cosmos, has delivered me exactly what I needed--Dicks Picks Vol 14, 11/30/73 Boston Music Hall.

“Where have all the people gone today” the show opener, wafts thru my head like a sweet incense. Almost fifteen minutes of pure bliss. And as the music plays, and the scenery drifts by, I find myself smack in one of those “moments”…Morning Dew--surreal music, surreal words…perfect...just perfect.

So thank you Cosmos, I feel much better now……but still a bit shocked we had an earthquake in Utah.

Hope everyone here is doing well…stay safe, and take care of one another. It’s a fucking weird world out there….
March 18, 2020 - 11:05am

#1506

Slow Dog Noodle

Joined:
June 12, 2007

Where have all the people gone my honey?

Where have all the people gone today?

I thought while walking my dog through the empty streets of Chicago last night. As in Christmas Eve everyone has left the city for their in-laws or parents kind of empty.

Tone Poems sure did make a great easy start to the day. Just David Grisman and Tony Rice playing nice and easy.

So nice in fact I think i'll go straight into Tone Poets.
March 18, 2020 - 11:02am

#1507

stoltzfus

Joined:
January 13, 2010

Painting it green?

I have a creepy memory about a green door

Eww.
March 18, 2020 - 10:05am

#1508

Dennis

Joined:
November 1, 2012

KCJane doing the Jazz

Try Lee Morgan, The Gigolo,,,,,, opening cut is incredible.

Stoltzy - Doors? I'm painting one right now :-)
March 18, 2020 - 9:44am

#1509

stoltzfus

Joined:
January 13, 2010

The Doors

I listen to them once in a great while

When I do listen I am reminded how great they are

albums:
Waiting for the Sun
LA Woman
Morrison Hotel

the other Doors LPs are great, too, but rate juuuust below the ones above

5 to 1 baby
1 in 5
no one here gets out alive

"a Doors fan" - the kids in the hall

close the door on Covid-mfah
March 18, 2020 - 9:41am

#1510

stoltzfus

Joined:
January 13, 2010

Oroboros

harsh, bro.

stay healthy, my man.

John Perry Barlow

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During the mid-1970s, the Grateful Dead saga was unfolding like a Greek classic. The Sisyphean Wall Of Sound had nearly broken the band. From it spawned a Medusa head of countless side projects, all deliciously fruitful but woefully not the same as the whole. The chorus lay in wait, pondering the reemergence of their heroes, and wondering if "THE LAST ONE" had really been it...

But in early 1976, Apollonian light and healing would shine upon our intrepid wanderers once again. No more epic battles for the people with cops and lines and tightness, the Dead would return triumphant in smallness, playing intimate theaters and renting equipment along the way. No more ticket scams and greedy promoters, they'd give back with first ever mail-order ticket program, one that had a few kinks to work out but eventually served the fans well.

Musically, June 1976 signaled a Golden Age of harmony and prosperity for the Dead. It marked an Odysseusian-like return for Mickey Hart. Donna Jean was in lock-step with the sirens' call. Jerry and Bob delivered orphic delight with solo musings like "Mission In The Rain" (the only tour they ever played it on), "The Wheel," and "Cassidy," emboldened by group effort. There was fresh repertoire from Blues For Allah, breathing new life to the Dead's continually morphing sound - as Weir once said of the '76 tour, they wanted to play "a little bit of all of it." Old favorites were re-envisioned with cascading tempos and unique sequencing, making the crowd question if they'd ever heard these songs before. And there was comfort and joy in the familiarity of watching the band make it up as they went along. By all means, it was clear that the bacchanalia of live Dead would reign on.

And now the revelry from this epoch, evidenced by the near-studio quality sound captured on two-track live recordings by Betty Cantor-Jackson, lives on, bolstered by Jeffrey Norman's HDCD mastering. It's housed for posterity in a handsome box featuring original art work by Justin Helton. It’s documented in liners by Jesse Jarnow and photos by Grant Gouldon. And it’s ready for a spot on your shelf.

As part of our pre-order for this Dead.net exclusive boxed set, we'll be delivering downloads of each listening party - one for each show included in JUNE 1976 - to purchasers from now until the March 20th release. Order at any time before release and you'll receive all the listening parties to date.

Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 12,000

What's Inside:

5 Previously Unreleased Complete Shows On 15 Discs
Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/10/76
Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/11/76
Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 6/14/76
Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 6/15/76
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ 6/19/76
Sourced from Two-Track Master Tapes, Recorded By Betty Cantor-Jackson
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Restoration and Speed Correction by Plangent Processes

Ordered.

Good times to be a Head . . .

love it

happy days

Suh-weet! Stealth announcement.

Ordered, looking forward to this arriving next month. I bet we get two this year.

Stoked for this one! But…

Stoked for this one! But what’s new with that?

Early box might be because of 50th anniversary releases coming later in the year.

[edit] ....aaaand Dave confirms in the seaside chat that it’s going to be a busy year of releases, so wanted to get this one to us with time to breathe around it.

oh yeah

very nice ordered,,, sounds a little cleaner than my current copy. This appears to give us the complete (?) boston run. 6-9 is a road trip and 6-12 has parts (have to say parts with a boston accent).

Will NOT tell wife. She informed me to stop buying until I get a job.

Is it proper to tell wife of 40 years, fuck you?

Around & Around ~ 6.19.76

There it is !!!!!! !

Dave L. Toss in 7.13.76 Orpheum Theatre bonus cuts. Was just listening to this one. What happened to release of final Orpheum performance?

1976 shows are fire sauce. This is going to be a smokin hot box set desert island Dead. I missed the giants stadium set. Gotta get this one

I went to Hampton Coliseum for dead and company in November. One of the discs spinning was 6.29.76. Pure gold

Other 1976 shows I have heard recently are from Portland, Rochester, Columbus, and Cincinnati. All of the are really sweet.

Sugaree from Columbus is really cool

9.26.72 ~ Bird Song ~ about ten minutes in. Jerry sends in the Mind melters

June 76

Was just thinking about this when I was thinking of what years have not seen a boxset yet.

I guessed 5 shows on fifteen discs but wrong year. Do I get half credit? haha

Nice

Was just reading the Rob Eaton story about the Betty boards return. This looks immensely cool.

I guess I better do my taxes now and hope it's still available when I get my returns. These always seem to come out at the time when I'm strapped. I suspect this will be available for a little while, but you never know.

Vinyl?

Anybody know if they are going to put one of these shows on vinyl like they normally do for the box sets?

4 winds

No prize, but you get to buy.

June 76/ far out!

Fantastic choice Dave, I just bought two copies, one for me and one for my brother. This one is gonna go fast. Thanks for releasing this great music.

'76 Box

Sweet. I've already got all of these except 6/14 and they have always been some of the best played and sounding shows in my vault.

...but you know these are gonna sound waaaay better. And with these shows, that's saying something.
Get 'em while they're hot folks...
:O)

Box Announcement

Schwing!

Dennis. No way!

Looks like LMG was right. And Dave mentioned something big coming out in the fall. Can't believe how excited I am. Is something wrong with me?

Peace folks.

I'm in

locked and loaded - was even able to use the discount they gave me for the no show of JULY 78
fingers crossed should get it by Christmas .

Live at Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA, 6/10/1976 Digital Single

What is this: Live at Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA, 6/10/1976 Digital Single?
The set comes with the whole 6/10/76 show, so what is this single about? What's the point?

Sold!

I’ve been asking for these shows for years.

And what’s really crazy, I was going to post something about them this morning, but was late for work so didn’t.

Hey, Bolo was right about this one.

76!

I was just listening to Dicks #20 over the weekend. I ordered it also and I hope to get it by December also - fingers and eyes crossed.

'72 or '73 Box

Coming this fall? Or will it be Spectrum '89?

Ordered

Well that’s the easy bit. Ordered without any problems. Let’s hope I survive the holiday in Algeria at the end of March now that I have something to look forward to :))

Plangentized too

Originally had all of the shows on cassettes, then CD-R, then digital upgrades. Can’t wait to hear them all polished up.
6-19 has always been an FM copy, so that’s the biggest upgrade.
They’re all grate but 6-14 has always been my favorite.

Dennis

Fuck Off seems to work slightly better, not quite as personal, lol

Mbarilla

perhaps we won’t see as that one is widely circulated CD copy from radio broadcast? But great show for sure!

ICCK

Congrats, I know you’ve been jonesing for this one for a long time 😃

Good Medicine

A sincere thank you for this. Been on my box set wish list for a while now.

Fuuuuuuuuuuck Yesssssssssss!!!....

....happy camper here!!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Can't believe this one - has my favorite show of all time included....6/11/76

HAPPY DAY DEADFREAKS!

Sixtus

Here's a true story........

Last night I'm in the basement, to spin on the bike. My GD collection upstairs is 1966-1975. Downstairs I keep 1976-1995. So I pick the Capitol 6-17-76 (DaP 28) to listen to whilst spinning. Some amazing playing that reminded me that not all '76 is languid, which is my stereotyping of that year. Let's face it, every year has killer shows and ho-hum shows. So when this sucker popped into my email in-box, I thought, well, that's synchronicity. Then I looked at the show dates.

I was in Boston for one of the four nights in June '76 and clearly remember getting hassled by street walkers en route to the show and on the drive home we had to pull over and sleep in the car.

I caught one of the two nights at the Beacon in NYC. Not sure which.

And I caught the night at the Capitol when they opened with Help On the Way, which is in this box.

So, good chance this box delivers 2-3 shows I attended that year.

And let me say this: they returned from their hiatus in June and played 19 shows -- fresh, excited, etc.

Finally, I think Dave has an obligation to get as many ABCD/returned Betty Boards released as swiftly as possible and this continues that trend of the past 3-4 years. Very glad to have this. And maybe we get another in the fall???

Dennis, try this:

Use a bad British accent and say, Folk offff!

been waiting for this one

took a couple few tries to order, things must be jammin' now

charged up & fresh

been waiting for this one

took a couple few tries to order, things must be jammin' now

charged up & fresh

sorry please remove copies

funny sticky buttons

Happy Crampers and Sleep Walkers???

I think my goggles has gotten boggled… does that really say Dancing>The Wheel>Sugar Mag Scarlet Begonias>SSDD?? Have to check that out! 6/15/76 happening to be the one of the four I’m not familiar with.

Looking forward to this (I've over due for a new box).

Too boxes !

Too Boxsets you say , I’m so grateful, keep up the amazing work Dead Team!!!🙏❤️😎💀🌹💀🌹😳

Can You Pass The Acid Test?

DaP 33 was my “acid test” - if it arrived safe and sound, with no hassle, then I’d feel confident The Great Warehouse Debacle Of ‘19 was behind us, and all systems “Go!” to order with confidence again - it was received without a hitch, just like the days of yore, so no problem seeing my way to order this June 1976 gem of a box set!!! (I hope everyone has had similar good fortune.). Hurry up Spring!!!

Early Box

This is an excellent surprise, I hadn't expected an announcement anytime soon, let alone a box due 3/20. As much as I liked DaP28 6/17/76 and '76 in general, I am psyched for this box. I know you can't judge a show by the set list, but the set lists for these shows look pretty cool. Thought about waiting to order, then thought about missing out and put the order in now. Curious to see what the rest of the year brings.

76 Box Set

Just ordered, 5 complete shows wow, can't wait !

I like 1976

Yep, 76 is fine with me!*

*Just so my "picky deadhead" credentials are not tarnished:
I am disappointed that this will likely delay the release of the remastered multi-track recording of 7/18/76!

I have no interest…

I have no interest whatsoever in this June '76 box. None. Zero. It's gonna be a long wait to see what NEXT year will bring us. First time I've questioned a decision to release.

Help Me! I need Road Trips Boston Music Hall 6/9/1976

If anyone could grace me with a copy of this out-of-print Road Trips, I'd be grateful.

Not sure how I missed this one, but it's too expensive on the secondary market.

Perhaps I could send something you're missing in return.

I also spy with my third eye....

....a new bottle opener goes on sale on 3/20 as well. A perfect gift for CaseyJanes to settle our superbowl bet. He has everything! But he doesn't have that. Me either. Two please!

Seventies Dead

My favorite era. Totally stoked for this one. Order process went smoothly.

Jimi and the Road Trip

check you pm's sir.

76 box -first box of year

Well, nobody saw this coming. I'm in. Mabey.

@HendrixFreak - Help on the Way

I sent you a PM.

Well that put an abrupt end

To the Dap 33 thread 😸😸😸

Hey carlo13

Did you get a cheeky 15% discount voucher for your July 78 no show ?

Not lovin’ it.

At this point releasing any ‘70s box set is redundant. It’s now just a matter of whether I’ll be disciplined enough to pass on this one, as I certainly don’t need it.

Peri

Actually I received a 20 percent discount when I sent a text to rhino about the 3 month wait on the july 78 box and they apologized for the delay. So I used it to buy the Nightfall of diamonds show. They finally said no stock left. Sad. But I did buy one on ebay for $180.

Bolo

Did bolo mention boston for the next box?

Not lovin' it either

I wouldn't go as far as Patagonian Fox in saying that releasing any box sets from the 1970s is now redundant. But releasing anymore from between 1976-1978 may be. At least until the primary years are properly served. ie 1966-1969.

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