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marye

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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.

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October 12, 2022 - 6:21am

#1661

wilfredtjones

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knife's edge

Shoot my vertigo was just triggered. 10-12-84 anniversary listen? Sure, I'll tune in... :-) :-) :-)
October 12, 2022 - 5:16am

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dmcvt

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Ktaadn

Greetings Doc! Much enjoying your 80s suggestions after your deep and comprehensive 1971. Left Maine in 1980 after living there for ten years, moved to Vermont to an area you know from living here as well. That made the 1980 Lewiston show my last direct encounter with our band. Promise the soul is there year round. Have explored and hiked much of it, would suggest that those interested in the soul of Maine read Henry David Thoreau's book Ktaadn. Thoreau found his trancendental approach challenged by the formidable hike he took there in 1846 and the hike has not changed, very rugged and totally amazing to cross the peaks on the Knife Edge trail a few feet wide with a thousand foot drop to either side. The northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, it's not the Rockies, but about as good as mountains get on the east coast. Or go out to one of the more remote islands, like Monhegan a little off season.
October 12, 2022 - 1:27am

#1663

Forensicdoceleven

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Maine is a joy in the summer.,,,,,,,

Hey rockers!!

Pick Of The Day: Augusta, Maine October 12 1984

This is for Wilfred T Jones. And everybody else, especially those of us who were there……

This was our best, favorite, most fun show of the 80s. Dead center, about 30 feet back, didn’t get crushed, excellent 25, a night to remember!! We had seen some good shows in the Spring 83-Summer 84 period, but frankly, this concert restored our faith in Good Old Grateful Dead.

I’ve said it before, and will say it again, for the rest of our touring careers, after this show we were chasing Augusta. We never got back to that space in time, but it wasn’t for lack of trying………..

Give it a listen, there’s a reason it was on 30 Trips………….

Rock on!

Doc
But the soul of Maine is more apparent in the winter…………….
October 11, 2022 - 7:55am

#1664

Oroborous

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Ha, vocals, vocals, vocals

or Marsha, Marsha, Marsha…
I didn’t think they were that bad?
But, unless he’s got a cold and is having troubles the whole show, it doesn’t really bother me, in fact, often he try’s to make up for it by singing his heart out. Ragged but right!
And yaasssss, the playing is ripping and the energy is almost too high!
If you didn’t know better you might think it a east coast show.
I had never heard the 27, the 28th I’ve had for years.

The 27th does have a fine first set with fun set lists, Agree WTJ the transition from Scarlet to Eyes looks better on paper than in person, but after some many decades I like unusual set lists.
Perhaps not the best of 85, but a fine WE non the less!
Nice to see Doc venture out of his niche, hope he does it some more!

4/11/89: the Shakedown plods a little at first but picks up nicely. Nice little BTL mini set in there.
Overall status quo spring 89, good, but not…quite…there…yet?
I snuck in the first set of 4/9 which I still can’t believe I didn’t go to. So I don’t think I’ve eve4 heard it?

Ok off to the mine, probably will try to finish 10/2/72 that I started last week…
October 10, 2022 - 4:37pm

#1665

JimInMD

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There's always the vocals...

But I still liked the energy and Jerry's guitar work.
October 10, 2022 - 7:52am

#1666

DeadVikes

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WTJ

Nice work WTJ. Yes, Jerry was on and off during this period. You know the story.
October 10, 2022 - 4:51am

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wilfredtjones

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Frost 85

I wanted to give these shows a closer headphone listen especially considering Doc’s rare 80’s (90’s next?) recommendation. It’s going to be mixed around a little bit (like me), but here’s my review for DeadVikes. The new clugston/miller transfers/uploads don't disappoint. Especially in the drumz segments, but also in random spots of songs like Throwing Stones. Once it’s dialed in the main sources are clear and satisfying throughout.

Be prepared Jerry's voice is fried in places on both nights, think 4-7-85 type fried (but not quite). 1/2 step and high notes in China Doll on 4-28 are especially ragged. His voice seems to benefit from the rest during the Set II drums break 4-28 though, he sings sweetly Wharf Rat. Set I from 4-27 is a definite keeper with Tom Thumb's standing out particularly (first one?). The grate trio of Tom Thumb>CR&S>Music Never Stopped is tight. Other standouts from a good set I are the high energy fun Dancin' opener, and the BE Women which Jerry sings with welcome gusto. The Audience is a factor both nights.

The second set from 4-28 is definitely more my style with Playing in the Band woven through the proceedings. They give something interesting a try the night before by trying something novel out of Scarlet, but the transition to eyes is too abrupt. Jerry could have led a slower tempo, but unfortunately chooses not to. I like Scarlet, Eyes and GDTRFB, but this night none rise above pedestrian level. Not much stands out from the rest of set II on 4-27, but I liked the wheel out of space and the Truckin’>Other One combo was good choice. I’m surprised the lyrics maybe completely correct on Day Job of all songs.

So in the end, definitely an enjoyable listen and one of those 2 show runs where I like the 1st set from one night and 2nd from the other. 4-28 E2: She Belongs to Me
Stay Grateful All! :-)
October 9, 2022 - 1:37am

#1668

Forensicdoceleven

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The home should be the treasure chest of living…….

Good day, rockers!!!

Pick Of The Day: Winterland October 9 1972

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end to which every enterprise and labor tends, and of which every desire prompts the prosecution……

Back on their home court, the Dead in fine form! They sound comfortable and happy…….

Nothing stupendous stands out here, but sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The usual suspects, new and old, rock and roll, good old Grateful Dead. Plus about three minutes of good friend Gracie getting down and weird…………..

Good copies circulate, perhaps like Springfield a candidate for official release some day? Until then, enjoy!

Home is the place we love best and grumble the most……

Rock on,

Doc
One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time…….
October 8, 2022 - 2:43pm

#1669

JimInMD

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Behind also, box in hand

I did squeeze in a good listen of the first Frost show. Classic '85. Unique setlist, a good Jerry show. Hot first set with a non-disco Danicing in the Streets into a high energy Bertha. An Appalachian favorite, Brown Eyed Women sets the pace for a strong first set. "We Want Phil" (Garcia I think replies, we all want Phil. We're hanging onto him for a while, he's ours) gives us mellow third of 58 times played Tom Thumb Blues.

Great three Jerry songs in row opens the second set with a Scarlet > Eyes > GDTRFB. A nice little show, an oddity perhaps.

Just got the box so I'll likely blend the 28th with some early 80's MSG shows.

Beautiful fall foiliage this year. It's starting out quite spectacular.
October 8, 2022 - 8:56am

#1670

Oroborous

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Intermittent box bliss

Yep DV, trying to make my way through the box. I usually like to do one show a day, in order, first thing when I’m fresh, the coffees kicking in and the weed hasn’t taken over the conversation yet.
But the situation has not allowed that and figured either had to go gorilla style or wait until? Not sure when I’d get the right time, so been trying to sneak em in. Good session with 9/21/82 last night, going for 83 twofer today.
Hoping I can sneak some PTO in the next couple weeks at which time I will follow proper protocol.
But hey, a little bit o something is better than all of nothing. And, hey, Go VIKS!
Maybe mañana do the 85 duo.

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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.

1974 Chop Shop

I am at an impasse with some of the partially released 74 shows.. I think I need to reconstruct the full shows using pieces of the official releases and supplement any missing parts from the best available source.

What were they thinking???

Edit: David Lemieux as a kid.. "Look at all these reels.. I bet we can releases dozens and dozens of songs...."

Chop job redemption

Plangentize and Normanize those ‘74 reels, and Box ‘em up, PNW style.

9/10/74 Alexandra Palace finished

Already on the end of set one of 9/11/74, Playing just started...23 minutes to end the first set. Then a 41minute Phil & Ned where a big chunk is with the band before going into a great Eyes of the World into Wharf Rat... (44 minutes of Eyes and Wharf Rat) .. 108 minutes of jazzy, jammed pure 74 bliss. bob t

9/11/74

That long jammy section with Ned is niiiice. I wasn't even aware of it before. Good call BobT and Daverock.

Missing These Picks..

and who could ask for more than another 1974.

I am not listening to the composites of these again though.. I want to rebuild the complete shows.

1974

some of my favorite releases back in the day were the 1974 multi-show highlight releases, and of course same goes for DiP 4 Fillmore East. Still find them solid and very enjoyable. however - i definitely would like to see full show releases of those shows barring any significant reel issues.

Bluecrow Hat Trick - continuous deep listen to all three discs in a single release. much as I can ask for nowadays.

prayers to fire affected brothers and sisters out in California, Oregon, & Washington - heartbreaking

American Reality

Loading up the phone with the Dead, putting all of 1972 on now.

Do some rain dances & send some good vibes towards the west coast.

We need all the help we can get.

Be Well All

Any one up for some William and Mary.... 9/11/73

Dark Star>Morning Dew included!!! I finished the last Alexandra Palace show (9/11/74), favorite of the 3 shows. I know this September 73 tour isn't everyone's favorite because of the horns, but I like them... Have a great weekend. Bob t

Mickey Hart 77th birthday

Always enjoyed his work, in and out of the Grateful Dead, all around, the faster we go the rounder we get. Rolling Thunder, Diga Rhythm Band, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Dead and Company. Prolific musician and workingman.
Excited about upgraded Betty Cantor recording of 2/18/71. Also when American Beauty was released my old friend Jimi tripped out on the lettering on the cover. Was the first person I remember to see “American Reality”. More than we ever dreamed it would become , reality.

9/11/73

Never heard this one. I will check it out Bob t. Thanks.

By The Way

Where in the hell is Bolo? It has been a long time.

And Otis?

GOGD, did you find a complete listing of the 375 reels from ABCD?

9/11/73

To my ears, perhaps the best of the fall '73 mini tour with horns. Definitely worth a listen. Might not be the most popular release if it were to ever see the light of day, but well worth the listen. I am right there with BobT, an enjoyable and noteworthy show from an enjoyable and noteworthy tour.

I'm paying the 3 dollars and coming back for the next night!!

To quote Phil and the end of Sugar Magnolia, from the 9/11/73 show..Morning everyone, I'm going to listen to 9/12/73 William and Mary... Bob t

3 Dollars

Grap me a ticket too Bob.. I'll pick you up in a couple hours.

I’ll throw one out

9-12-91
Anniversary yesterday

9/12/91

PITB > Terrapin > PITB sandwich
I'm in!

Funny, I was just listening to So Many Roads comp disc 1 as I hadn't heard it in forever and was putting all GD releases on my phone in case we had to split.

BTW anybody got the 9/26/90 GD rehearsals that D Gans put on the Best of the GD Hour sampler CD?
Jam Out of Terrapin > PITB
I'd like to hear that there stuff, got the Hornsby stuff from 9/28 but never heard the above.

DV: No ABCD list as far as I can tell, but there's a nice list of Betty Boards in one of the Taper's Compendiums, I'll have to look for it when I have a minute.

Alright, Be Well All.
And that TLMD outtake on So Many Roads is worth visiting the next time you get a minute.
Sublime stuff.

I'm In

Giving them a try.. thanks cone kid.

9/12/91 I'm in

just finishing up concert where Phil says "this is the quiet part folks".... bob t

I’m a big fan of Fall ‘91

In fact, I like the whole Hornsby era.

But a Fall ‘91 Box would be cool.
Oakland?
MSG?
Boston?

Which to choose?
May have to draw straws.

Keeping with the 90’s theme

Now spinning a Vguy show, 5-31-92 Sam Boyd

9/12/91

I will check it out. A little MSG. Thanks Conekid. Yes, 91 certainly shines. A lot of great shows.

Oh and it is a Pearson Healy recording, even better.

Thanks for looking into that GOGD. Hope everything goes okay for you out there.

Stay well folks.

91

Agree, most of 91 decently recorded for the most part. Oft maligned, but not deservedly so. Bruce brought a lot of energy and in some ways brought Garcia back to life.

Keeping the 90’s alive

Since the CD-R case in my living room containing 90’s shows I burned more than 10 years ago is open, I tossed in 3-30-94.
The ScarletFirePlayingDarkStar is awesome and worthy of official release.

DHB Friendly Two Day Bickershaw?

Something different and something good. Since it's such a long show, two discs a day should suffice.

Thoughts?

Jim 5/7/72

Jim, I would be in on that but I don't have this show.

Still working my way through 9/12/91. Great show, great recording.

I'm gonna throw in a wild card....

....Mickey Harts Mystery Box.

5/7/72

I don't know what you are doing out there but is smells rotten! Great show Jim, good call. Thanks Man!

Happy Anniversary 9/16/72 Boston Music Hall

How I wish more than 8 songs existed on SB..... At least there is a Playin, Morning Dew, Dark>Star into Brokedown Palace, NFA>GDTRFB>NFA... bob t

Today's Pick

Decided to go with 3/24/73, Dave's Picks #32 for today. Of course it is 73.

Are we something like a month away from #36? My god, time is moving fast this year and very slow.

9/16/72

I might have to hit this one tonight.. as always, thanks Bob.

Partial or not.. looks hot.

9/16/72

Nice pick. I'm not too familiar with this show. Well, it seems a couple folks on the archive claim this Dark Star is one of the greatest of all time. You never really know, do you?! I'm listening to a matrix now. The live music shutdown has given me a new appreciation for audience tapes.

GSTEP....

...."Greatest Dark Star Ever Played."
I have no idea. Most are above average. So there you go.

9/16/72

Big Fan of this show!

IMO top 5 PITB as well as Dark Star.
Well worth the Trip.

This was my goto Bike Ride show for awhile, worked every time!
It's a traveler, and it'll take you places.

Def one of my favorite 1972 shows.

GOGD

Good to hear from you GOGD.

Were losing a bit of steam here.

There Ain't No Place I'd Rather Be

Won't You Carry Meeeeeeee!

Couldn't resist.

Thanks DV, been glancing in, but there's been just a few distractions. (insert eyeroll, face palm, the scream etc)

Meant to praise 9/16/72 yesterday, (nice work Bob T!)
Definitely check out the partial SBD portion, it's one of my personal favorites for sure.

If anybody has the FLAC files of the SBD easily accessible and wants me to patch that transition between Dark Star & Brokedown send em over, I've wanted to do that for awhile, but only have the Mp3 files.

Alright, be well all, and keep it goin', this is a fun little place to visit :)

Dave's 32

Finished my third or fourth listen of this gem. I love how some releases seem to get better with each listen and this one fits that bill. The whole show rocks, so many highlights. As others have mentioned Disc 3 is very special. The He's Gone-Truckin-Jam-Dark Star into the final three songs are just awesome.

Yes, #32,#33 and #34 are pretty sweet. Looking forward to what Dave has in store for #36. Okay, my money is going with 72 or April 78.

Stay well all.

36

Have to think it will be either 69, 72 or perhaps spring '78.

...what's on for today?

Dave's Picks

DV - Yeah, as far as GD releases, we're in the golden age!

FWIW I still think we'll see a Pigpen Era release for DaP V36 circa '68-'70. Most likely '69.

Alright, I know the following for certain:
I'm jonesing to find out if I'm right or wrong :)

Announced in October right? Any theories on the date of the announcement ;)

10/17/82 possibly?

Hi Ya Jim!

Anybody wanna check out the new eBay Audience source of 10/17/82 that just got posted on archive?
https://archive.org/details/gd1982-10-17.150574.eBay.miller.flac2496

I wanna check it out at some point.

Just an idea since you were asking for a pick.

I was going to recommend Vegas 5.30.92 for today....

....but 10.17.82 works. It's Santa Fe!!. Strange show that was just a one off apparently. No tour to support it. Eleven song first set! Let's goooooo!!

82 or 92

VGUY - Either is cool w me!

I don't think I listened to the Pearson Upgrade of 5/30/92 either.

Too Much Dead Bros!!!

EDIT: 10/17/82 it is, look at that set list bro!
Post Space> Throwin'> GDTRFB> Wheel> Other One> Wharf Rat> Good Lovin'. Who does that?
The GD in '82 that's who!
We can do 5/30/92 tomorrow.

So Far...

Here’s what’s been released so far...

Here’s a Breakdown of Dave’s Picks
(First #) = Year:
(2nd =)Total Releases from this year/
(3rd = )How Many Releases since last pick from this year../
(4th =)Release # of last pick from this year

80: 1 / 27 / #8
69: 2 / 25 / #10
81: 1 / 15 / #20
78: 3 / 12 / #23
72: 3 / 11 / #24
71: 3 / 9 / #26
83: 1 / 8 / #27
76: 3 / 7 / #28
70: 2 / 5 / #30
79: 1 / 4 / #31
73: 4 / 3/ #32
77: 5 / 2/ #33
74: 5 / 1 / #34
84: 1 / - / #35

80 is past due, what about Gainesville? Course that’s not happen with the fourth pick...
69 is past due! Good bet except I don’t think they’ll go for fourth pick...
81, same as above..
So that leaves 72 and 78. I’m going with 78.
Of course there never seems to be enough 77...
Some day you’d think we’d get a 91, but not fourth pick...

GOGD Announcement dates

Last year #32 was announced on 22nd October and the 2020 subscription was announced on 30th October.
My guess would be 20th October for #36.

DaP V36 Announcement Dates

CG - Damn!
That's more than a month....

This pandemic is really warping time.
I didn't realize a pandemic could be so psychedelic, but I've definitely been tripping since March.

Good Stuff and nice sleuthing. I appreciate it, even if it spiked my jones.

Jeez, lotsa drug references ;)

OB - I'ma gonna grok on that there hypiothesissss thingy there for a minute. Nice work bro.

I still call Pigpen era!

Oroborous-1980

Yes, 1980 is of course extremely underrepresented, don't get me started on that. No idea what they are doing with 1980.

I think they will give us the heads up announcement the week before the seaside chat on October 20. Release date is October 30, which usually means I should have mine by November 15.

Dave's 36

10/31/69, if not now, when.

September 72 east coast tour

Never have done this before, but on 3rd show of tour today, 9/17/72 Baltimore.... (Dicks Picks something)... started with the Boston show back on the 14th on Monday... bob t

RE: September 72 East Coast Tour

You probably already thought of this, but it seems like 10/2/72 should get included too.

I wanna do that.
Best Part: Playing In The Band on every show!!!!

Sept '72 is some epic stuff.

Said it before, but I think '72 is my fave year.

Europe box announcement got me back into collecting the Dead after like 10 year hiatus.
After Europe box was released '72 was the first year that I collected all existing shows for.

Kinda envious there Bob T, gonna have to follow your lead one these here days.
Enjoy!

I'm listening to...
A tutorial.
Knowledge is good, but envy is not.

Re: Nov 15th

...of what year? :D

Fall '72. Interesting idea.. I've done E72 in sequence a couple times. The last time I did it.. I had to break out into a different era for a palate cleanse.

Did anyone commit to something for today?

Today's Listening Choices

Jim -

VGUY and I are checking out 10/17/82 - New Miller Audience (might not be as good as the other audience.. not sure what I think yet, anyhow it just popped up)
Also mentioned 5/30/92 (possibly tomorrow though)
Bob T - Going deep with September '72 tour journey.

November what year = Doh!