Pick of the Day, with Discussion

Post reply Log in to post comments

April 6, 2020 - 9:47am

8,084 replies

marye

Joined:
May 26, 2007

Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

Comments

sort by

Recent

Recent Oldest A to Z Z to A

Reset

September 24, 2021 - 6:35am

#3181

bluecrow

Joined:
September 21, 2015

God Bless the Weirwolf - Dead and Co - Wrigley

not potdwd but thought I'd share some outer world stuff. last week had to journey back to the Midwest for a family "event" - first time traveling like that since the beginning of the plague times. a solemn event at the center but good to see us together and to see family friends again in some cases after many years. and by complete coincidence Dead and Co. was at Wrigley during that time. wasn't originally planning on going but in the end that would have been a true mark of losing my "alleged" mind and with great urging from my brothers, the younger brother scored some tickets. vax card or neg. test for entry. so glad we made it. not quite as carefree as the old days but boy oh boy did i need some of what they were dishing up. first night was a weather night - lots of rain and lightning delaying the show and cutting the 1st set short. second night was picture perfect early fall evening. lots of great tunes both nights - gotta run to work so won't get into a detailed breakdown now - you can find the set lists on line. Scarlet > Deal> Fire and Dew 1st night with Ripple encore. better seats night 2 - Set II was freaking awesome end to end. China > Rider, Estimated > Eyes, Milestones out of space, into Days Between > Help > Slip > Frank. I get choked up just thinking about it.
Drove both there and back, old school, didn't sleep in a cave in the hills but did crash out for a couple hours at the museum in Eagle at 3am on my way back.

Take care everyone. Hold your loved ones close in your heart.

Onward!!
September 23, 2021 - 3:09pm

#3182

DeadVikes

Joined:
October 26, 2016

Oroborous

Holy crap man, you are busy.
I don't want to miss another OB pick, so either of those 81 shows sounds good to me.
September 23, 2021 - 12:09pm

#3183

Oroborous

Joined:
June 19, 2007

Sorry...

But I’m riding the rails of a crazy train!
Did second set of 3/14/81 first thing, decent, but not perhaps 81 Hot?
Then I hit 9/24/91✔️, good show, but perhaps overall a step behind the previous shows, even with the set list eye candy?

Okay, I’m moving onto 10/27/91 as that looks fun!
Maaaaaayyybeee, I can round back to the 3/14 first set I inadvertently missed and got faked out with the Bama/GSET start, and pick up the DHB Hat Trick!
Aaaaaahahaahhaaaaahhaaa (cue the Ozzy laugh).....
ONWARD!

Mañana: looking at some combination of 3/20/81, DP 17 9/25/91, and 9/26/91, ASAP anyway....
Hoping to tag Spring Europe 81, and at least the rest of Boston 91,...if not October Oakland 91, before the new box arrives.

Whoa, 10/27 off to a strong start...can they sustain it?
September 23, 2021 - 4:54am

#3184

icecrmcnkd

Joined:
October 20, 2015

Take your pick

4-1-91
10-31-91

They both have a Dark Star.

Not sure if either of those has already been a pick.

10-27-91 is also nice with Carlos joining.
September 22, 2021 - 7:39pm

#3185

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

91 (and 90 and 89)

Feel free to pick one. 91 is hot here lately..

I have to say.. I was pretty blind to the later years (post 91) until 30 trips came out. Many of the years people don't often recommend shine in that box. 86, 92, 93 and 94 come to mind. You just gotta poke around.

That being said, 89 through 91 are strong years to these ears. Your pick Cone Kid.
September 22, 2021 - 5:14pm

#3186

icecrmcnkd

Joined:
October 20, 2015

I’ve been doing 91

And 89 and 90.

A few weeks ago I loaded a micro SDXC card for one of my music players with non-commercially released shows from 89-92 and have been working on those at home (commercial releases in the car).

Been hitting up September 91 a lot this month.
Did the Sixtus Special H/S/Fire last night. I had that show on cassette and played it a lot back then.
Just fired up 9/22 which I also had on cassette.
Notice during tuning at the start of the show Bruce fires off a quick little piano part from Quadrophenia.

Yes, Fall 91 has lots to offer as far as future Box Set possibilities of complete runs.
MSG
Garden
Oakland
Yes, they all need to be Normanized and released.

But, which one first?

Oakland, because 9/10 and 9/25 have already been released.
September 22, 2021 - 1:52pm

#3187

Oroborous

Joined:
June 19, 2007

All Good Brohiems!

Just teasing...I’m sometimes as bad/good lol as ole PF tossing out all kinds of things besides the chosen picks etc. Never would I expect anyone to follow me down all the rabbit holes I try en sniff out.
I just toss stuff out there and if it sticks cool, if not, cool lol...

7/7 I recall was one of those extracurricular shows and all that matters is someone else enjoyed it!

So, Baaaaassssstin 91.
Ooohhhh, Danny boy the pipes are calling! Or whatever ? (Don’t think it’s Shenandoah) their noodling on before set 2 on 9/21, aaaaannnd JG quickly recalls it in space but ya have to be paying attention...also some obvious classical music references but I’m not versed enough to know what it was?
9/20/91✔️
9/21/91✔️These shows are SOLID! Good sheet mon, going to move onto 9/22 in un momento...
Figured Id work through to DP 17, and THAT next night (9/26) being the big carrot. Dave has 9/26 on that original wish list of his, and if it’s as good as these, only better cause of the big dogs in the list, well I say bring it!
But I’m getting ahead of myself lol,
ONWARD!

Going full 91/81 (Europe March 81 anyone 3/14 - 3/28?) to fully cleanse after so much 71 earlier this year...so I’ll be ready for both the box, and to jump on the ole Doc 71 express again when it leaves the station, with hopefully conductor Strider to help us along...

EDIT: 9/22/91✔️Wow, this run is awesome!
September 22, 2021 - 1:25pm

#3188

DeadVikes

Joined:
October 26, 2016

Memories

Yes, glad we checked it out. I can't remember everything that we did or didn't do last year or even last week, my memory isn't that great. I tend to go back to shows that I enjoy as well. Hope it is not a sign of things to come.

Boston 91? I will have to look into these shows. What looks good?
September 22, 2021 - 11:50am

#3189

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Ooops

Head down with shame...

I try to catch these shows regardless of who tosses them out, year, recording, etc.. but I do not recall listening to this one. It's possible (probable) that I didn't have time to pull it down and do all the work it takes to get it in my digital library.. or perhaps I was just busy or perhaps DVikes has a way with words...

Glad you are being a good sport about it.
September 22, 2021 - 9:30am

#3190

Oroborous

Joined:
June 19, 2007

HA! 7/7/81

I tossed this one out last year and no one bit! Lol
Glad folks are digging it, as like many 81s, its a good show with a nice, slightly different, set list.
I’ve had a second set tape since probably 81 that I loved. It was an aud with that weird guitar feedback before Women Are starts. I listened to it so often that It’s one of those recognizable moments when you instantly know what show it is!
First Women Are was 7/2/81, this one being the second performance. My first was In Chrotchfester on 4/9/82.
I probably got this tape partially because of “what’s this new song” etc...always loved it, and now dig the first set too.
Went Miller SB this time and yes, it does sound good!

Minglewood openers you say: 17 between 2/27/77 and 11/16/78, then 9 times between 9/6/79 and 9/2/80 when I saw it (my first one no less) one in between, then 10 times as an opener in 81. Looks like last time it was opened was 6/20/83. Think Jim was there?

EXTRA CREDIT: hit 9/20/91 per a comment by Sixtus elsewhere...
Another solid 91 show with cool one time H-S-Fire second set opener, good stuff!

Think I might continue on with those 91 Boston shows, but I will have a special request for this Sunday...
But, always open to something else from where the angels fail to tread....

John Perry Barlow

John Perry Barlow

Forums

Currently Listening To...

Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

Which JGB release are you speaking of bolo?....

....need specifics.

Bolo JGB

This one?

https://jerrygarcia.com/album/jerry-garcia-band/

Yeah

That one

OoOoOoOh....

....that is a good one. Been a while since I've played it. Hopping on that bus tomorrow.

JGB

I’m on it, that will go good with morning coffee tomorrow.

9/25/76 & 9/28/76 = Happy 4/20

Man I dug those two shows!

I agree with OTIS, It's not so much Highlights as it is the Whole Trip .

For both nights.

I think I enjoyed 9/28/76 even more... coulda been the time of day it played as it is 4/20 after all.

Two comments:
Missing Bertha from 9/28/76 would make killer filler somewhere.. (hint, hint Lemieux)
The 9/28/76 Set 2 "Jam" tracks ("Jam", "Orange Wango Tango Jam") seem more like continuations on the PITB theme, anybody else hearing that?

If listed as such it makes that set look even greater on paper:
PITB > Wheel > Samson > PITB > Comes A Time > Drums > Eyes > PITB > Dancin' > PITB. Johnny B. Goode

GREAT Set either way you slice it, but.. that's what I was hearing and I love it when they weave in and out of a theme throughout a set like that. GREAT PICK!

I thought I had that JGB for a second, dug through the garage, but it's the Almost Acoustic from '88.

I found a few tracks on YouTube, so I'll kinda follow along and will look for the feedback.

I plan on doing an anniversary trip through 4/21/84, and maybe 4/20 & 4/19 too. Goin' back to Philly!

Happy 4/20

No Spotify GOGD?....

....best $9.99/month I can think of spending money on. That and weed.

Ha..

I've been really, ridiculously busy.. but I did finish Dicks Picks 18. Am I late to the party?

I will add.. I liked the Scarlet Fire so much, but it just didn't scratch the itch well enough. Perhaps it was the recording, perhaps, well.. it was missing some relevancy so I did a side-by-side comparison to the one from Dave's Picks 8, 11/30/80 Fox Theatre, Hot Lanta. Man.. that totally hit the spot. and the recording, to my ears at least, sparkled, which is amazing because half of it came from an audience master (thanks Dr. Bob!! bow of the head, tip of the glass.. much appreciatto).

So what's next? I guess I will have to read the last 18 pages since this one was mentioned.

Hoping to have some more free time soon.. perhaps I won't get so far behind.

Drinking an excellent bottle of red, and getting ready to put on some tunes? JGB? The best palate cleanser. Good golly miss molly.. I think I missed a lot here.

Re: 9/25/76 & 9/28/76 = Happy 4/20

Man.. great to see these shows get some love. Perhaps it was because it was back in the Dicks Picks days, when any release was a treasure trove of new and undiscovered magic.. I believe this release predates soundboard copies on Archive.org.. all this was new, but to the meat.. you have to add Jerry's guitar work during supplication as a high point. Crank it to 11, he shreds it and for the mellow vibe of 76, it's worth a listen.

9/25/76

Fall 76! I remember the first time I heard the Cosmic Charlie out of Dancing and thought wow, 76 is really good. Still true today. Love the Sugaree, just a solid show throughout. The whole show is really smoking, solid finish.

Great choice WilfredTJones.

Stay well folks!

1976 is Mrs. Vguys favorite year....

....she would never admit it, but I know better. 🤫
She likes them mellow, like a pinot noir.

9/25/76

I haven't played it this week, but I just thought I'd chip in to say its my favourite 1976 show, and has been since whenever it came out.

One of my favorite Tangled up in Blue's

I bought the cassette back when it came out... Why oh why!!

Tangled Up In Blue

Morning!

Waiting for A Miracle seems like such a relevant tune today.

Man, I know I’ve got this JGB CD somewhere.. or had it, but if I had it I woulda kept it. So.. hmm.

Feel ya BOBT them Dylan tunes are what I wanted to hear most. Found around 6 of these songs on YouTube but not that one.

VGUY yeah, you’re right I should prob get Spotify.. can I handle/afford 1 more sub in my life… I gotta think about that, meaning procrastinate longer until the next time:)

Anyhow, what I’m hearing is sounding GREAT, and real nice playing by Jerry.. Dear Prudence solo is sounding real good, sick drum fills too. I had this back in the day…

I’m gonna trip on over to the April 1984 Philly run per OTIS mention.

Have Fun today and Be Well!

The I Shall Be Released on this release....

....literally just released me.

Jerry Garcia Band (Album)

Like others have mentioned.. the Dylan stuff shines for me, add in Dear Prudence, which blew me away the first time I listened to this version.. But my favorite cut of the album is Lucky Old Sun. and talk about a karma lift.. My Sisters and Brothers.

That Jerry Live Album

...definitely changed me. It came out at a time when I was also getting fully into the GD; these versions became staples against which all other versions were judged (I know we ALL do this from time to time...).

The Simple Twist of Fate is a definite favorite here as far as the covers. But my favorite of them all is I Shall Be Released. (right on VGuy)
Jerry's vocals are so heartfelt; sounding nearly broken at times, offset by his absolutely WAILING solos, especially that final one....total chills up the spine every time. When shit like that happens, you know it touches a deep part of your innards.

A++ for this release

Sixtus

P.S. Bolo Contest chin scratching commencing

Jerry Garcia Band

Yeah, definitely a game changer! I too was just really getting into the Dead, and when I got that CD (a year or two after it was released,) it cemented for me that Jerry was going to become my all-time favorite guitar player. In addition, as a big Dylan fan, it has so many great takes of his tunes, and it was Jerry's voice - fragile, sensitive, warm, - that totally sold me (still does.) The big highlight for me (though I LOVE every track) has always been "Senor." Makes me stand up and take notice, every time. Jerry's delivery and playing on that one... holy guacamole!

Oh, and "My Sisters and My Brothers." That song became a mantra for me in high school, and I think I am a better man for it now.

Great pick Bolo!

Peace

JGB

Good pick Bolo.
On Lucky Old Sun now, all songs so far have been hitting the spot. Love the tone of Jerry’s guitar.

Don’t want to do any overkill today, but later this week I’m also going to spin the other compilation releases How Sweet It Is.... and Shining Star.

DaP34

On sale now.

Nice bonus disc!

Before you get on board Sir your name we'd like to know

Dusted off some classic releases a few weeks ago

~ Box of Rain ~ Fallout from the PhilZone+ Jerry Garcia Band double disc with John Kahn cover artwork.

Cool graphics and pics on the CDs and booklet

Hundred Year Hall + Don't Let Go

Dicks Picks 4 , 11 , 13 , 18 have been in my car for months.

China -> Rider -> China Doll from 12.29.77 is real nice

catchin' up

Playing at home when i can - we've had sweet spring weather and been spending time in the garden and reveling in the real world outdoors. Bolo - great to hear things turned corner for better with friends and loved ones - scary times.

In the end caught some of these picks, missed a couple others, I'll get to 'em eventually, plus a few non-pick-of the-day musical detours. One detour that's been on repeated repeat is the '91 JGB show from Electric on the Eel. Love it love it love it! Been meaning to bring it up, its a big beautiful dose of carefree big smile summer fun. Cool to have Bolo rec the '91 JGB live release (Deal now.) This release got a lot of mileage back in the day, but its been long while. One song that stood out back then was Senor - totally unfamiliar to me as a Dylan or JGB song, super eerie and powerful. General later JGB thought - Melvin Seals organ playing is a freaking force of nature.

Finished Landover 9/25/76 this morning - awesome show, years since i last listened. That second set is out of this world! And somehow I'd totally lost track of how great 12/2/73 was - oh my goodness. That '83 Santa Fe show is like a train about to jump the tracks. On a non-pick-of-the-day closing note - had a delightful late evening with those 2 October '80 Warfield acoustic sets released last year.

Opening notes of Senor . . . .

Re: JGB Compilations

For what it's worth, of the three JGB compilations, most of the time I prefer this one. Perhaps at least partially due to nostalgia..

We more or less got Without a Net and then a year later Jerry Garcia Band (Live) within a year.. and before that there was a dearth of officially released live material going back a number of years. ..and if you were seeing shows, one couldn't help but notice how much better and more consistent the live performances were. It was a good time for all things Grateful Dead.

Quick opinion

So I just found this thread and am listening to the '91 JGB show. I'll write a full opinion review when I'm done with the album, but dang I had to say that was a GRATE jam in "The Way you do the things you do"!

Tangled Up in Bloohoohoo! Tangled Up in Blue!

JGB 91, coming to a rocking close. What a fine release!

Have I missed Bolo's clue? Was it his post "Yeah - That one"? If so, that's a tough clue (or is it?) :)

So, what's on tap for tomorrow, folks? I've really been enjoying the picks so far!

Also, Good Ole Grateful... did you make it to Philly 84 yesterday? I really loved that 4/20 show - amazing Let it Grow, great Scarlet>Fire, overall fun two sets and I thought a really great sounding AUD. Also, that may be the best Esau I've heard - at least I can't recall a better one :)

Peace

EDIT: I now see that I posted my question about Bolo's clue at 11:48 PST, not 12 noon. My ability to do simple math seems to be slipping...

Ok....

....now this is getting fun. Nice to meet you gratefulgal7277.

VGUY72 and everyone

Nice to meet everyone! Y'all rock and this platform is amazing!

Hokay

Time for America’s favorite game show, “Name That Grateful Dead Concert!”

Please read carefully: Following this post, a clue will appear that can be EASILY deciphered to reveal a particular Grateful Dead concert. To win the contest and receive some groovy and valuable Grateful Dead items (TBD), simply send me a PM with your guess of the date and venue of the concert. Also, you must include how you determined your guess, i.e., show your work! No work shown = no entry!

Do not post your guess on this forum as it won’t count. Earliest PM with the correct answer wins. And only one entry per screen name, so take your time to make sure your guess has merit as multiple guesses will be ignored. Screen names must pre-date the time stamp of this post.

Have fun with this, celebrate Dave’s 34 release, have a beer (or whatever), blow off some steam, turn off the TV, get some fresh air. Call your parent(s) and tell them you love them (if applicable).

Clue to follow.

Fixable

Foot

Answer....

....oops. hope no one saw that. Lol

nice recovery

ha - there and gone in a flash!

Clue?

So the Clue is = "Foot"?
Or = "Fixable Foot"?

Not sure clarification will help me here, but.. figured it was worth a shot.

Jerry '91 and Sept. '76

Haven't listened to that Jerry release in a long time. Have it since it came out played it many times. We need more Jerry releases.

9/25: Started nice the rest of set 1 was okay. Set 2 Dancin' picks it up nice! Scarlet. Stephen> NFA> Drums>Jam> Stephen>Sugar Mag great!!

9/28: Have this one marked as an all-timer. Big River was nice Cassidy too this whole first set was excellent. Set 2 Playin' sandwich Awesome!!

Can hear '77 a comin'.

The Grateful Dead

The Other One ->
Stella Blue ->
Sugar Magnolia

Just ordered June 1976 box set

Dave's Picks 34 with bonus disc and the box set should arrive about the same day.

Dave LSD you got one more job this year. fire up a 1984 show for release and include 7.13.84 second set with encore

Fixable Foot?

The answer must be My Pal Foot Foot.

https://youtu.be/XR9d4ESlpHY

Fixable Foot

Well.. here goes nothing.

Next Pick

What's on tap for tomorrow?

Anybody get it right Bolo?

Fixable Foot

I got nothing.

Fixable Foot

I thought I had it... and got my reply

"missed it by that much"

Himey, kill the light.

Next Pick

Got nothin' on Fixable Foot

As for Tomorrow..
4/22/66 Trips Festival (I gotta trip through that:)
4/22/77 is looking like it should be listened too.. not official release though
4/22/78 DaP V15 is official though
4/22/79 Brent's First show might need some honoring

Just a few anniversary date themed thoughts in that regard.

Super curious about the fixable foot...

OTIS - I finished up 4/20/84 & 4/21/84.. they both had their '84 charm.. I'd say for me the highlight was that Slipknot! on 4/21/84... that's definitely worth a listen, dug the PITB too and Stranger from 4/20. Thanks for the reminder!

Gonna try and get 4/21/69 in today... but it might not happen, Hard To Handle with Jerry on Slide.. so far it's weird:)

Fixable Foot.. that just.. I got nothin'