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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 11, 2020 - 3:46pm

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deadegad

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@Simonrob

I drank a corona last night. I did not have lime and had to use a lemon slice instead. Have you ever had a Victoria beer? That's another good Mexican beer. You are in the U.K. so I do not know if it is available there. Here in New York City Victoria was unavailable for a very long time but perhaps five years ago it finally became available. Once upon a time it was found in some Mexican populated areas for exorbitant prices. It is good stuff.
March 11, 2020 - 3:37pm

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billy the kid

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Dave Rock/Carl Perkins

Garcia got his version of Sitting on Top of the World from Carl Perkins version..
March 11, 2020 - 3:33pm

#1793

deadegad

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@Vguy @JimInMD

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March 11, 2020 - 3:32pm

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billy the kid

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Two cool tunes

Hangover Tavern by Hank Thompson & A11 by Buck Owens. Check em out on You Tube.
March 11, 2020 - 3:30pm

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daverock

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Bear Family

Coincidentally, I had another Bear Family box set delivered just this morning - a second hand copy of the 8cd "Classic Jerry Lee Lewis". In terms of cds, this is quite old, as it came out in 1989, but the sound is still impeccable. I preferred the look of this one to the more recent Jerry Lee box set, which looks even more opulent.

I kicked the day off listening to one of a series of cds on Bear called "Carl Rocks" which is a one cd compilation of Carl Perkins rockers focussing on the Sun years, but going up to 1990. Again, the sound is great. There are quiet a few of these "...Rocks" single cd editions on Bear, and all the ones I have bought are superb. I ordered the Lloyd Price one earlier today. They all come with great booklets. There are much cheaper 1950s compilations out there than these on Bear, but no one can touch them for sound and presentation.
March 11, 2020 - 3:23pm

#1796

Vguy72

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The "scratch my head part"....

....is that some make this virus a political topic.
I'm still outside.
March 11, 2020 - 3:23pm

#1797

JimInMD

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Ok

I'm respectfully bowing out. Certainly no ill-feelings on my part for anyone here.

Onward.
March 11, 2020 - 3:03pm

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deadegad

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Also nothing personal or political from me

There is nothing personal or political coming from me towards you or anyone here. Seriously. As I mentioned I was simply responding to some other poster mentioning this current virus and the fear spreading throughout the general public with the help from both the major news media and the minor leagues. No I did not mention Fox. Yet I did not mention MSNBC, CNN either. That was not a Sin of Omission as Noam Chomsky; among others, might say. It just did not occur to me to think about what were once considered the auxiliary cable news programs and networks. For the record so Many Fox news commentators were cheerleaders for overthrowing Saddam and that did not work out very for The U.S.A. and many Iraqis (in my humble opinion) so I do have criticism for Fox News too. A healthy degree of skepticism is in order with all major and minor media outfits. You can count me in with your Fox skepticism. I'm with you.

The back and forth can be a good thing and there is no, what's the word I'm looking for here, anger(?), on my part. And I guess neither on your part or on the part of others.

No I would not be surprised if their are skeptics regarding Ozone and other alternative, or naturopathic modalities here. That's fine too. I would also not be surprised, and, not to be argumentative, that there might be some PHDs or medically literate readers here who agree with alternative, naturopathic, medical therapies even if they disagree with Ozone Therapy, or, do not know much about it here. One of our late great GD tapers was Dr. Barry Glassberg. What he thought or would think, I have no idea?

Heck, who knows what our favorite band members and The GD Org. think of all of this? Marin County is both down to earth and far out from what I hear regarding a lot of things. They're both good.

I do think this off band topic does indeed belong here and no offence is taken by your disagreement with that or anyone's for that matter. Let's face it it is probably the most dominant news story facing this country and many others even if there's a lot of media hype involved in it. It can not be ignored.

I would add sacrilegiously for this place. . .. It might be more important then the next box set!!!

I also thought that I was being careful with my words and simply offering an alternative, but, informed opinion on the very large world of keeping healthy which is especially important in this country. Now especially.

I used to post and read here more often but not as much as in the past so I dropped by to read a bit: When I saw someone mention the current Covid 19 virus I simply wanted to add something not widely known or accepted here in The U.S.A.. It might be worth it to some here some day or some day sooner to investigate for themselves. In my humble opinion, moreover, one should listen to alternative medical voices and health practitioners.

To any and all who might actually read this post of mine please keep in mind that I responded to some other poster's discussion of this Covid 19 viral spreading. I did not log on today to discuss this at all. And I am posting from just outside ( two plus miles outside ) New Rochelle N.Y. where armed soldiers are imposing a "Containment" zone so that other post and my wondering if and when it expands to include -- myself, loved ones, neighbors -- is a very, very real concern.

With all of The GD community here in mind, and, also the actual GD, their families and friends in mind, I simply wanted to share some well wishes and practical advice. I would not suggest not going to an M.D. at all. Not to be sarcastic, but, second opinions should, whenever feasible, always be sought. In fact the more opinions the better! Including alternative medical practitioners advice could also prove to be a wise decision. I do not think that there is any harm in that nor with what I originally wrote.

Oh the silver mercury dental filling issue. Yes composites are better but the mercury is still being used and remains in peoples teeth. Sadly most dentists I meet even if using composites still deny that there was ever a problem with the silver-mercury variety.

Civilized dissent, debate are good. Imagine if we did not have any in our politics or journalism. I think it was I.F. Stones who once told a group of journalism student when he first came on stage to speak to them that the most important thing he wants them to know after graduation is: That governments lie! Maybe they don't lie of course not always.

I have a feeling that if we hijack that beer truck and knock back a few together we will discover that we have a lot more in common, and, agree on more things than disagree. We are probably more agreeable in general in person than it might appears from dry internet prose.

I really do wish everyone here all of the best during these trying times. Positive Vibes, Love, Light and Peace.
March 11, 2020 - 2:25pm

#1799

billy the kid

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Nappy Rags/ Mosaic

Nappy Rags, you truly know what the good stuff is. I have a great box set on Mosaic : The Complete Recordings of T Bone Walker 1940 - 1954. It's still available on secondary market for relatively cheap. Hey man, I dug your story you told the other day about driving down the coast and firing up a big one the day that Pig Pen died. Hearing Easy Wind on the radio, that's cool stuff.
March 11, 2020 - 2:21pm

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JimInMD

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Re: Corona

I am using Tequila as my go to hand sanitizer, does that count?

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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

My favorite subject: 7-8-78!

The band was high and ON! So loud I had to duck down a few times when the amps were clipping. The swagger of Jerry tearing it up. Phil's bass bombs physically shaking the rocks and we thought they were causing a rock slide but it was just people climbing up scattering gravel! (also not allowed anymore) The other-worldly Other One still gives me goosebumps every time. Bill Walton backstage on crutches. (or was that the August reprise shows) Donna being served a whiff on a platter discretely backstage hiding under a kerchief. (like we couldn't tell what was going on) Ah, those were the days! Thanks to this thread for suggesting the '73 scary Other One. Going there now.

On Red Rocks, 78 and more...

Thanks DaveRock, Alvarhanso, Estimated-Eyes and HendrixFreak for the thoughts and shared memories. E-E, I definitely appreciate the roadmap to appreciating 7/8. Will be playing tonight and following your signposts.

Also agree that Arrowhead is a fun one. Dig having the frontloaded cowboy songs, only to go psych full on in the second half. Little something for the Willie fans, little something for the heads, and plenty for those with wide-ranging appetites.

Summer 78 Box

I think these shows are my favorites from the entire year! Each one is hot, and the Arrowhead and two Red Rocks turn up the heat even higher!

Perhaps a listen is in order this evening... hmmm... Omaha or St. Paul? Who am I kidding - both!

@ Jim - when I was scrolling through the posts of scary shows, just knew that RavenSpace was bound to come up. Def. a freaky second set, but oh my, what a show :) Here's a good AUD copy, but it is missing the Brokedown encore :( https://archive.org/details/gd82-04-19.aud-martin.warner.19420.sbeok.sh…

Peace

Standout Song Performances

Certain songs just seem to stand out above the rest in some of these boxes. For the July '78 box it was Estimated Prophet that just seemed consistently amazing, a high water mark for that song in my book. For the first May '77 box it was the Scarlet-Fire sequences that seemed a cut above, particularly the start of Fire. For the PNW '73 &'74 box it was the performances of Eyes of the World that just seemed perfect as I prefer those slower, jazzier Eyes which seemed at a peak in '73-'74. It's not that there aren't other versions of these songs that I enjoy just as much from other releases, just that there often seems to be a particular song that stands out in some of these box sets. Curious if others have a similar experience with a particular song just standing out as being at a peak in a particular box.

RE: Charlie3 and standout songs from boxes

I would say the Greatest Story Ever Told stands out for me repeatedly on the PNW set. Also, I was just reading the Winterland 73 notes, and McNally posits there that Big River stands out for him in the same way you mention.

GSET Standout

CampaignShoutin, I suspected that others might have different songs that stand out for them in a particular box, I'll have to pay attention to GSET when I listen to the PNW box again. For me I think the GSET from 3FTV 2/19/71 is my all time favorite, just something about the way it lopes along does it for me.

Re: Standouts

Agree on Estimated on the 78 Box. Not only are they all well played, but they seemed to use it quite affectively as a launching vehicle into never, ever land.

For the PNW, I wouldn't call them standout versions, i.e. best ever.. but the 74 China Riders are spectacular. Agree with all the comments on July 78..

Lucky Man

So I've noticed in the past with box sets that a lot more info was given as to the contents other than set lists and dates. Anyone know more about what magic this Pandora's box may hold?
On a bus riding tip I've been reading these threads for a long time. Just started posting but have to say to all that most of us were truly lucky to see some of these shows. I got on the bus in high-school as I saw the Dead and the rich bluegrass and funk/GoGo scenes as the same as the DIY punk scene in D.C. where I grew up. My first show was Merriwether '85 (last shows with Jerry '93 Capital Centre; kinda full circle as my life lead me all over and to many other shows). Been rolling ever since. It's been great to get these Betty shows I've been told I was at and had a great time. Damn I'd give anything to be at a 3hr+ sultry intimate summer show dancing on the lawn with beautiful mamas and lightin bugs!

Re: JiminMD

You nailed it. It is a job problem.

Yesterday, no work, listened to all 3 of the NO 1970 Busted on Bourbon St shows. At that clip I could finish all the shows in like 3 years.

Today, work, (not just work, but in a training all day where we got to break up into little groups and do fun activities! and it lasts two more days! KILL ME NOW)
0 shows listened to.

I think those numbers speak for themselves.

Hey everyone

So my wife and I flew down to New Orleans last Wednesday to visit our daughter at Tulane and catch some Mardi Gras parades over the weekend. We were walking around a bunch in Uptown and I am really not on my phone that much. We stopped into a store on Magazine street and I checked my email as my wife shopped and there it was!!! So unexpected.. I quickly ordered the 76 Box, careful not to mess up like a did back in October 2018 with the Dave's subscription and order two... 6/14/76 Beacon to me is so perfectly clearly recorded!!! I am a big fan of June 76!!! Got back last night around midnight and have been reading all the comments.... sort of like catching up with old friends and it was only a week... bob t

Random song shoutout

I dont always love Lovelight, but day-um the one from 2-1-70 to close out that run is a banger. Its 39 minutes. Its like they played the one from Live Dead, and then played it again, and then played a normal one, and then Pig was like "alright now I'm good". Its nine minutes longer than even the Dicks 4 version which I always regarded as peak Lovelight.

Primus

I just received an e-mail announcing Primus : A Tribute To Kings-performing the Rush classic "Farewell To Kings" in it's entirety.
Sounds interesting. I've always enjoyed the Claypool musical perspective. Might have to see this one...

Dirty Honey

Saw Dirty Honey last night at the Bluebird in Denver. They're pretty good, and they have an amazing singer, the real deal not like that whiny punk from GVF... but, I digress.

Sunset Strip hard rock without the glam and makeup. They're a little short on original material, still, what with a drum solo and a guitar solo coming mid-set, as well as a classic Aerosmith cover "Last Child."

But there's a lot of industry buzz about them. If you're into that kind of thing, go check out their current club tour before they explode.

Road trip fun

Drove seattle to salem oregon

5 12 74 discs 1 n 2 yowzah
10 23 80 all three discs yahoo
7 25 72 discs three and four!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Return tomorrow
5 12 74 disc 3
10 30 73 disc 3
11 17 72 disc three
11 19 72 disc three

Last 5

Grateful Dead - 5/11/77 St. Paul. That Lazy Lightning - Supplication and the Scarlet-Fire were highlights, but as with most of those May '77 shows, there really isn't any weak song performance in the whole show.
Jerry Garcia - Garcia. Classic. Been a while since I listened to that one.
Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobin - Self Titled. Dig that Baubles, Bangles and Beads, but the whole bossa nova vibe of the album makes it seem almost like a drunken Mrs. Wormer should be rolling through the door any minute, ready to party.
Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter & Tompall Glaser - Wanted! The Outlaws 20th Anniversary. The Jessi Colter stuff on that album is fantastic.
Chris Joss - Sticks. Some pretty cool instrumental stuff.

Charlie3 - this is as far as I got before nodding off last night

Agree with you on GSET from 3FTV. Pigpen's Hammond really

It was the Road Trips

I was going to pass on this box set on account of it seeming like a watered down version of 1977, but then I listened to road trips from Boston June 9th 1976, and I thought it was really really different sounding from 77. Count me in.

1976

76 is a fantastic year for the boys and of course overlooked due to 1977.
The 6/9/76 show is one of my favorites and the second night of the Capitol Theatre is excellent, so I am excited to hear these five shows. For me, what makes this so fun is that every year was different, different sets lists, different versions of songs, the recordings, sound quality, etc.
We are a lucky bunch!

Pulled out July 12, 1989, from the RFK box the other day. Really good stuff, love all these shows from summer 1989. Hopefully Alpine someday. If you are into the Giants Box set, you would love the two shows from the RFK box and it is still for sale here.

Dead & DC punk

MendoFog, appreciate your ref to the harDCorer scene. Came up in the DC scene of the late 80s, early 90s. I've always been fascinated by the parallels between the Dead and Fugazi. Which, if you know both, seem pretty unexpected. They're both completely of their own scenes; allowed taping before others got onboard with that idea; no setlists. Even admonishments from the stage to take care of each other on the floor, and finally two drummers.

the messthetics

joe and brandon from fugazi with guitarist anthony pirog
here they are in dc playing their new album anthropocosmic nest

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ofemKgGCb34

also ian and joe and amy started up coriky
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rSQ3b6QnHlk

Re: 76, 89 and GD/DC Punk

'76 fills a void for me too, scratches a certain itch. Listen to 12/31/76 on a good system at a good volume and enjoy it in it's spectacular glory. 1976 is different, which has the ability to ooze into a particular mindset. Plus, for the most part, it was very well recorded (thanks Betty).

I found myself listening to 10/26/89 the last few days, only the second time since 30 trips came out. I am enjoying this go around much better.. great sound and recording (thanks Jeffrey).. anyway, scratches another itch and did I mention it sounds really flipping good with the right system?

Grew up in the DC area myself.. Merriweather was walking distance until I moved out from my folks house. My first serious GF was a dead freak and by dead freak I mean Grateful Dead and the Dead Kennedy's. She was way into punk, so I caught a bit of a punk contact buzz. We also caught tons of shows together over many years from sea to shining sea. Great memories..

76

I think I like 76 better than 77 or 78? But hey, “I’m silly that way, they call me rubber neck!”

Messthetics

Endorse all bands with Brendan drumming, and eager to hear the full Coriky album. In college in Virginia, most of my friends would be playing hackysack in their Birks, talking about the latest Dischord release. Will try not to overstay my welcome on this topic, but for those interested, the Trap Set podcast had a great Q&A with Ian. Very interested to hear him talking about listening to Hendrix bootlegs.
http://www.thetrapset.net/202-ian-mackaye-minor-threat-fugazi-the-evens…

dischord

another one is lungfish get everything you can from them
amazing band

Estimated 78

The moment may have passed for mentioning it, but there's a stellar version of Estimated played on 9/15/78 at Egypt. Its on the bonus disc of Rocking the Cradle, and for me its always stood out as one of the best tracks on any of the cds.

@ JimInMD

Bad Brains?

Bad Brains

Yes.. They are an interesting band, she had seen them and had a couple t-shirts. I never saw them, but they were in her car and they played a lot downtown in the early to mid 80's, then I disappeared, off to school. 9:30 club comes to mind??

*re\ June 76’ Boxset and 1972’ Boxset

...greetings and a grateful day to all my brothers & sisters out there! I hope all is well!
I’m really looking forward to the beacon theater shows. I’ve seen many many concerts there over the span of my life. One of my favorite shows I saw at the beacon theater was the Black Crows on a Halloween in the late 90’s mane 1996 or 1997 I can’t recall the year, an amazing performance, they whole band started the show dresses as Elvis, the whole band did; it was amazing night. I saw so many great bands and I love the theater . Always sounding primo in my Deadhead ! I always been on the lookout for an official release from the Dead from this venue so I’m doing little jigs around the house waiting for the box to arrive so I can once again relive an amazing series (5) performances from the Grateful Dead from 1976. Another favorite era of the good ol Grateful Dead 2976. Not a favorite with all dead fans but every release from 1976 released is primo in my book, not a dud in the whole lot, ect. Dicks & Daves Picks , Winterland and the spirit of 1976 Bonus Disc also come to mind and also the 76’ Release From The RoadTrips Series... a very special time in Dead history for this Deadhead fan & collector!

Also speaking of Boxsets , I was able to add the Complete Europe 72 boxset back into my collection. I sold my original for medical bills about 2 years ago if I remeber correctly . I found an all music Edtion of 72 boxset, the whole set complete and still sealed, every one of the 22 shows still sealed and in Primo condition on all 22 shows, just perfect condition. Very greatful to be blessed with this release back in my collection. Rock on deadheads! 🙏❤️😎💀🌹💀🌹
I recently sold a few Record LPs to a record collector. No Dead LPs, I sold a couple of original Beatles LPs and a couple of Elvis Records from my personal collection.
I was given an offer for the two Beatles LPs I couldn’t refuse, one being the white album on white vinyl. Excelent mix/mastering on this pressing. One of my favorite sources for the Beatles White Album. I have two more sets. It’s one of my favorite of their albums!

930 Club & '76ing

Ahhh, the 930 Club....quite familiar with that venue, saw many bands there back in the late '90's/turn of the century: Widespread Panic, Medeski Martin & Wood, Wilco, Dark Star Orchestra, Carl Denson's Tiny Universe, The Samples....tons of good times. I remember toking on a J in one of the dark/side rooms and getting busted yet claiming ignorance...

One of the coolest shows I saw there was the Medeski Martin & Wood show; they put chairs on the floor and it was very limited in terms of number of attendees. Had never seen it like that before but made for a very intimate performance.

Bring on the June '76 Box. So happy this is like a month away and not having to wait until the Fall or something for it to land. It was a sneaky close announcement of the release this time around and I'm not complaining at all. This is probably one of my all-time favorite eras - I mean this very particular run of shows in early June - they sound very different than even later in the summer. I Love the genesis of this sound and it's gonna be all totally Normanized!
What I AM curious about is Jerry's volume level on the 6/10 show; any version I've heard has him down pretty low in the mix. Given these are apparently 2 track tapes, my thoughts are they wouldn't be able to address that too much given the limited number of tracks - but I could be wrong. Curious if any others had recognized this or opined profusely on this point, as I seemingly have.

- Seventy-Sixtus

*Re/ 2020 RSD Grateful Dead Release

...Grateful Dead - Buffalo 5/9/77 5LP
🙏❤️😎💀🌹
May 9, 1977 – Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York
First set:
"Help On the Way" > (Garcia, Hunter)
"Slipknot" > (Garcia, Keith Godchaux, Kreutzmann, Lesh, Weir)
"Franklin's Tower" (Garcia, Hunter)
"Cassidy" (Weir, Barlow)
"Brown-Eyed Women" (Garcia, Hunter)
"Mexicali Blues" (Weir, Barlow)
"Tennessee Jed" (Garcia, Hunter)
"Big River" (Cash)
"Peggy-O" (traditional, arranged by Grateful Dead)
"Sunrise" (Donna Jean Godchaux)
"The Music Never Stopped" (Weir, Barlow)

Second set:
"Bertha" > (Garcia, Hunter)
"Good Lovin'" (Clark, Resnick)
"Ship of Fools" (Garcia, Hunter)
Disc 3

"Estimated Prophet" > (Weir, Barlow)
"The Other One" > (Weir, Kreutzmann)
"Drums" > (Hart, Kreutzmann)
"Not Fade Away" > (Petty, Hardin)
"Comes a Time" > (Garcia, Hunter)
"Sugar Magnolia" (Weir, Hunter)
Encore:
"Uncle John's Band" (Garcia, Hunter)

2/19/71

...321 Blast off!!

Medeski Martin & Wood

The only band i'm into more than the dead. I love MMW. Rumor on the streets is a new album and a tour in 2020.

Tonic is one of my desert island albums. I also thought End of the World Party was way ahead of its time. And now that it's 15 years later I guess it's just about perfect.

Medeski Martin & Wood you say

Its a Jungle In Here was one of the soundtracks to my college years. End of The World Party is great too, like Slow Dog says. Anything they do with John Scofield is extra juicy.

Their live sets are trippy AF. if you get a chance highly recommended.

OROBOROUS...ya Rubberneck...I needed that Jerky reminder

I had a long day and saw your Jerky Boys reference....and decided to fire up a little JB....I'm looking for paintwork....
what do you say we get together and paint each other up...Yeah forget about it

LAST 5

Who By Numbers
The Samples Blue album or first album
Quadrophenia
Eric Clapton live in Budokan Japan 2009
30 Trips 1988

Cheers

Rock and roll doctor your on the air.

I remember the radio skit on Dr. Demento with a hippy dude talking about quadrophenia...man. https://youtu.be/vv3rtJwffQI

Re: MMW

Rise Up:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tDUPzZTCR-Y

From 'Tonic' and I love that other people love the awesomeness going on here. It's hard to resist.

Friday Afternoon in the Universe hooked me, but my intro was Shackman.

Sixtus

My MMW listening experience is extremely limited....

....but I'm eager to learn.
I only have so many ears and so much time to digest it all.
Edit. From Wikipedia....
"In 2016, John Medeski formed supergroup Saudade with Chino Moreno of Deftones, Team Sleep, Palms, and Crosses; guitarist Dr. Know of Bad Brains; bassist Chuck Doom of Crosses and Team Sleep; and drummer Mackie Jayson of Cro-Mags and Bad Brains."
....full circle giving recent conversations here. Amazing.
I know of, and enjoy the hell out of Bad Brains, when the mood suits me.
Another edit. The Cro-Mags. Now there is a name I haven't heard in a long, long time....

2/19/73 Chicago International Amphitheatre

I know 2/19 falls in the Capital Theatre 71 anniversary run. But i love the February 73 tour. He's Gone>Truckin>Other One Eyes Of The World>China Doll.... 4th Eyes Ever.... sign me up doc.... bob t

7/8/78-Red rocks

I know I'm probably repeating it to much but this 2nd disk is just sublime the more I hear it. The franklins tower is hot. All around smoking set.

7/8/78

Good to hear some earnest enthusiasm.. Bring it!

Giants was surprisingly good too, plus the way far under the radar Get Shown the Light box and the wee, tiny mention 3 trips around the sun. Life is good.

did we miss any good ones?

Did someone say Sublime....

....so many good bands. So little time.
3 FTV. Had to bust that bad boy out today for obvious reasons. Easy Wind.

40oz to Freedom

Sublime smokes, love that 40 oz to Freedom album from start to finish, the original 1992 Skunk Records version with the song Get Out and the Rawhide cover. Get Out is just about the highlight of that album for me and I dig the whole thing from Waiting for My Ruca to Thanx. If you like Sublime, check out the Long Beach Dub All Stars, includes some of the same members and has some cool stuff. Particularly dig some of the stuff on their Right Back album, especially the song Righteous Dub.

Gave 5/12/77 from the first May '77 box another listen today and man does that disc 3 smoke. So good I may have to give it another listen tomorrow.