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    "Welcome to the 10th year of the Dave's Picks series! We're amazed and humbled that this community of Dave's Picks fans keeps growing, and we just wanted to let you know how much we sincerely appreciate your support of and interest in the series. We started in 2012 with 12,000 of each release, and now we've more doubled that, with 25,000 in 2021. Wow! We keep working as hard as we possibly can to bring you the best, most exciting Grateful Dead shows in the vault. Our 2020 releases included music from 1977, 1974, 1984, and the latest, biggest release yet in the series, the two complete Hartford shows from 1987. Looking ahead, we've selected two exceptional, A+ Dead shows for Vol. 37 (more on that in the video below) and 38, as well as the Bonus Disc that will come with Vol. 38. Big year ahead! As we head into the 10th year of the series, there's no end in sight. We love what we do, and have loads of plans and ideas for the next few years. Onward to more great music!"

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    Times may be trying but the music has never and will never stop! Keep the momentum going by doing the Dead all year long with a Dave's Picks 2021 subscription. We're taking the production run up one final time - to 25,000 - for each of the four Dave's Picks 2021 releases. We'll also be doing things a wee bit differently this year - subscribers will be the first to receive their Dave's Picks. A la carte sales will go up on street date (no more pre-orders) and if you don't subscribe - we highly encourage you to - you'll want to be ready and waiting because these releases sell out within hours. Hours - no hyperbole.

    In addition to the four releases in 2021, totaling 12 CDs, you’ll also get the subscription exclusive bonus disc, which has proven to be one of the most highly sought-after collectables we release, and free domestic shipping. Subscriber bonus discs will not be released outside of this offer. Early bird subscribers can nab a sub at $99.98 (regular pricing will be $115.92).

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    I think with the right writing we could turn this into a hit miniseries. We might have to clean up the language around the f-hole discussion.. or we could get the guys from South Park involved and just go with it.

    Edit: Woody Harrelson as HendrixFreak? Vin Diesel??

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    F holes

    Lol

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    Gretsch 64

    Sounds like a humdinger ! Mine are Japanese reissues that I got second hand trading in other guitars. They sound tremendous-but they aren't easiest guitars to play either. Not for widdling at the 15th fret anyway. They do like to fight back. Even changing the strings is a work of art-I need both hands, a foot and my chin. Well worth the effort, though.

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    RFK Stadium 6/10/73

    Taper's section has a few songs today from this unreleased show. I still have my hopes up for this to be let out of the vault someday.

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    The Gretsch story....

    You might well wonder what a poor boy like me is doing with a 1964 Gretsch 6120... if it was perfect, it'd be worth many thousands. Alas it is not, but the tone is so vintage and so cool that I ended up with the righteous end of a bargain. Here's the short story on how I came to possess it.

    Co-worker sees me playing my acoustic on lunch break, as I picked up the guitar for the first time about a dozen years ago. She says her husband's brother passed away, left a closet of stuff, including a guitar. Could I find out what it is and what it's worth? Inside the original case sits this unplayable, heavily altered Gretsch. I look it up. Take it to a luthier. The original tuning pegs were swapped out. The original pickups replaced by Fender soapbars. The "kill" switch is disconnected. The scratch plate is missing. And the former owner had -- very carefully -- cut out the painted f-holes so that this beast had become a true hollow body. But the Bigsby tailpiece is intact and original. Neck in excellent shape. Not worth much in that state. Guesstimate of $1000 to make it playable but too expensive to fully restore and the f-holes could never be restored. Maybe worth $1000, as is.

    I tell my co-worker the info I'd gleaned. I instinctively knew this guitar could sound killer, so I offered her $1000 and said I'd invest $1000 to make it playable. And that once it was playable, I'd treasure it til the end of my days. It was mine. I put in the $1000 and my luthier restored vintage/remake Gretsch pickups, ensured that tone and volume pots worked and reinstalled a new Gretsch pickguard. I traded the original case for most of that work. I didn't need or want a "collectible," I wanted that vintage tone!

    Frankly, at first, it was a difficult guitar to play, as I'd just started developing technique. Over the past 10 years though, I've managed to get good enough to play rhythm, lead and fingerpick on that baby. The cut-out f-holes create a feedback hazard/opportunity. If one punches a boost pedal (I use a Tube Screamer) and/or add wah and turn the guitar and its open f-holes towards my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe tube amp, this thing starts to roar like a jet plane and that ... sound .... can be manipulated, of course. So this beast is fun and dangerous and a prized instrument to own and play.

    I could care less what it might be "worth," because this Rube Goldberg-son-of-a-gun is as close as I'll ever get to a full-on Gretsch 6120. I've got the tone of a rare and otherwise unobtainable instrument.

    Yeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you catch my drift.

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    yesterday I stop to get gas while listening to 11/3/84

    the pump stops at 19.84

    I get in the car, and the clock reads 11:03

    hmm...

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    Nice collection!

    Hendrixfreak- but the 1964 6120 Gretsch would be the pick of the crop for me. Beautiful guitars - mine-I got a duo jet as well as the one pictured - sound superb. I am very ham fisted, but the response from the bass strings is amazing if I can put a run together using a thumb and finger pick. A fender champ and Memphis Sun Delay pedal completes the picture. I'm getting a quiff on just thinking about it.
    The one I play most though is a steel bodied National tuned to Open G or D and played with a brass or glass bottleneck.

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    You have an excellent memory HF. I do remember that conversation, it was hilarious. It's sort of got a religious spin to it, and I have never let my mashed potatoes touch my pork chops again.. why risk it, they could be right.

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    I’m still going with Kezar 73...probably lives near the top of many’s wish list, would probably fit right, and it’s a ABCD return...gotta say I’m down with a fall 72 box if/when we’re given the chance!

    EDIT: mashed taters/pork chops?? Bummer, I missed out on that, that sounds like some Seinfeld shit!

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    Geek speak and the return of Carl

    Yaaasssss beerrryy interesting!
    Just to be clear, I was only critiquing a certain statement, not what era someone considers best. I would never consider doing that. And forced to do so, I’d probably pick that tour as the pinnacle though I think they had several over the years.
    I’m torn about his sound as those Alembic modified Tube only powered Twin Reverbs, slightly pushed into overdrive is pure, glorious, old school R&R at its finest. I can picture Doc drooling at the thought. But the same Twin with the pre out into the Mc2300 was a perfect paring with 3 or 4 JBL K then later E series speakers. I had this same set up BITD (unfortunately I couldn’t play for shit lol) you could get that shit loud and clean or just the right touch of distortion. Heavy ass rig to truck though, aaaaa the hubris of youth! Like who the fuck would do all that for bar gigs lol.
    So I can’t pick a best JG sound, I like both a lot, but I agree that E72 was a top era for he and the band!

    HF, I never liked or understood having to have so many axes on stage. I know Keef does a lot of weird tunings but still...that’s part of what I was saying was give JG damn near anything, and he still can get a good sound. Think of that video BTK showed us from the Sweetwater with Sammy Hagar et el. Or I saw some Latin music awards or show or something from probably the nineties? He has his guitar but plugs into like Los Lobos or ? but just a basic rig or something and he just rips! I never liked taking more than 1 axe, sometimes I’d have to take 2; one electric bass, one acoustic electric bass only cause the music needed it...

    JIM; hhmmmmmmm the grenades definitely have potential, just not sure how the damn HOA would feel about it?
    As much as I’d probably enjoy the flame thrower better, and it would be gentler on the old hearing than the explosives, I think we already get enough fire around these parts ; ) I can’t remember the name, but I researched the perfect water pistol; long, accurate range, with enough power to get their attention but not enough to kill em, with no leakage, something I guess that is a problem with many water guns.....but unfortunately it’s several hundred dollars for one on the black market....hey, just had a thought! Perhaps Bolo has access to some high end black ops gear? Aaaaa, of course then he’d probably have to kill us?

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"Welcome to the 10th year of the Dave's Picks series! We're amazed and humbled that this community of Dave's Picks fans keeps growing, and we just wanted to let you know how much we sincerely appreciate your support of and interest in the series. We started in 2012 with 12,000 of each release, and now we've more doubled that, with 25,000 in 2021. Wow! We keep working as hard as we possibly can to bring you the best, most exciting Grateful Dead shows in the vault. Our 2020 releases included music from 1977, 1974, 1984, and the latest, biggest release yet in the series, the two complete Hartford shows from 1987. Looking ahead, we've selected two exceptional, A+ Dead shows for Vol. 37 (more on that in the video below) and 38, as well as the Bonus Disc that will come with Vol. 38. Big year ahead! As we head into the 10th year of the series, there's no end in sight. We love what we do, and have loads of plans and ideas for the next few years. Onward to more great music!"

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Times may be trying but the music has never and will never stop! Keep the momentum going by doing the Dead all year long with a Dave's Picks 2021 subscription. We're taking the production run up one final time - to 25,000 - for each of the four Dave's Picks 2021 releases. We'll also be doing things a wee bit differently this year - subscribers will be the first to receive their Dave's Picks. A la carte sales will go up on street date (no more pre-orders) and if you don't subscribe - we highly encourage you to - you'll want to be ready and waiting because these releases sell out within hours. Hours - no hyperbole.

In addition to the four releases in 2021, totaling 12 CDs, you’ll also get the subscription exclusive bonus disc, which has proven to be one of the most highly sought-after collectables we release, and free domestic shipping. Subscriber bonus discs will not be released outside of this offer. Early bird subscribers can nab a sub at $99.98 (regular pricing will be $115.92).

ah.. don't pay attention to me. I'm just a little miffed that I thought I had subscribed and low and behold I got shut out of the Ripple year. I have been buying all the archival releases since One From the Vault and haven't skipped a beat. Now I have a hole in my collect and I'm just not gonna buy these singles on the secondary market. Not gonna do it.

So my interest has waned...

What are they? The last one closed quite a few years ago in my town. The nearest one is quite a distance, and as I don't drive now or use public transport if I can help it, online is my only option. It would be better buying them from an independent shop - I used to buy from them when they were here, and always headed in their direction when I went to London. 5/9/77 cost me £99.00 last night, which is about 75 dollars - I'm not sure how much it cost on RSD.

I do remember going to a shop on RSD about 10 years ago. There was a queue outside! Screw that. I'm not keen on the concept of limited editions, either.

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Submitted by That Mike on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 12:51

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I lost the love for vinyl over thirty odd years ago, when I moved so many times in my younger years, I realized carting a collection of albums from here to there was a real pain. As well, they are finicky, in that the slightest misstep can cause a major skip. Hard to display reasonably too. So many covers get scuffed just by storage (or a “friend” who uses your cover of Traffic’s “Shootout At The Fantasy Factory” to cut up his stash with a razor) I sold my vinyl collection about fifteen years ago, and no regrets. While RSD is a noble idea, I agree with other posters in that great record stores of yesterday don’t exist now, only a few major chains, and you know they don’t carry anything more cutting edge than Beyoncé. People swear there is an incredible audio difference, but honestly, having not the ear of a Brian Wilson or a George Martin, CDs sound pretty awesome to me on a great system. Finally, the price is just prohibitive. You would have to be highly selective in your choices. As I own a few thousand CDs, I find it easy to take a flyer on an artist or band you may be curious about, without the oxygen-sucking price. Used CDs, generally, hold up well. Storage and display is great, and you generally still get the cool cover art and inserts.

So if Dave Lemieux and the good people behind the scenes continue to produce these great CD offerings, including box sets, with top notch production and art work, then RSD to me is just another day on the calendar. Even my kids, late 20s and early 30s in age, prefer to download their collections, for all the reasons I listed for vinyl.

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Submitted by JimInMD on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 12:54

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No local record shops here either.. it's a couple hour drive to the closest one.

I befriended the owner of a (not really) local record store a few years back. Each year I ask him if it would be possible to get a copy of the Deads offering and drop it in the mail and promise to keep it on the down low. So far so good.. I don't think it violates ethics, I am supporting a local shop. It sure does save a lot of fossil fuel, time and money. I just can't get there in person.

Still.. all this is on the down low, I would hate to get anyone in trouble and I would hate to miss 5/9/77 in all it's vinyl glory.

Gave a great rest of the week all.. now what to play? Got some chores to do...

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Submitted by billy the kid on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 15:00

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That's right, the greatest record store of all time, type in Village Music Mill Valley to read about it. We used to go there and spend hours in there, you could spend lots of time just looking at all the cool stuff on the walls. I remember there was a John Cipolina guitar hung up on the wall. We would go across the street and have pizza and beer when we were done, then we would drive down to Down Home Music in El Cerrito another great record store. Great times!

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Submitted by InfiniteJest on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 15:03

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Does anyone think we're going to get another box set in 2020? Im pulling for a 72 fox run box!

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Submitted by InfiniteJest on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 15:08

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Someone mentioned a June July 73 GD & ABB box set, that would be a holy grail for sure and id Actually prefer that over the 72 fox run box but dont see it happening right now, but who knows!

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Submitted by Sydney Prentice on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 15:57

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My local record shop closed 30 plus years ago, I was always keen to visit and have a good browse, a lot of the records that I was after had been deleted in the record companies infinite wisdom at the time. However, I could browse in there for hours with my pals and always come away with something off my radar.
Fast forward now and the Record companies are using the RSD as a way of shafting music fans into spending a lot of money on an exclusive limited edition of some shelved recording that was not deemed fit for release at the time, or a reissue of a great recording on some coloured vinyl, from a sub-standard recording of the original.
It's nice to see an issue of a recording that was only previously available on CD, but it is always at an inflated price and you have the anxiety of trying to find a copy in a far-flung record shop or a scalper on the internet. I have brought some records on RSD, but it was several years back. If you really want something, I find it turns up eventually one day at a price that is more than pleasing after all the hype of the day.
Apologies for the rant, but experience has taught me, buyer beware, I tend to look at what I have got, and be thankful rather than what I haven't got, even though we all need more GD recordings, we are a lucky lot.

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Submitted by Cousins Of The… on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 16:16

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Billy - I used to go to Village pretty often, the inventory was incredible; got a bunch 40's Grand Ole Opry tapes there, and lotsa' Motown. Down Home Music is still open.

No, it doesn't look like there will be a second box set for 2020, which is a bummer. DL mentioned Norman is currently working on the 2021 box set. ☹️

I like your Wall of Sound pic.

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Submitted by JimInMD on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 17:20

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There was a David Lemieux special on SiriusXM today at 4. The topic, the American Beauty 50th Anniversary Box Set which was apparently AB + 2/18/71 at the Capitol Theatre.

So that is the late in the year item they were working on on one of his seaside chats that lots of people assumed was going to be the second box set.

..at least that's my take on events.

I have no friggin' clue what the 2021 box set might be. This one is a pure mystery.

Fox on the run
You scream and everybody comes a-runnin'

Anyone else remember that lil tune?

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Submitted by proudfoot on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 17:30

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Sox White
Sox Red
Dox-ology
Jox-er
Knox-ville
Pox
Vox populi

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 18:37

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....if they toured with Spinal Tap, I would totally mail order.

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Submitted by InfiniteJest on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 19:11

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Im thinking maybe the bonus material for Daves 37 could be the playin sandwich from 4/21/78 in lexington, Playin>drumz>Stella Blue>Truckin>Playin!

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Submitted by CaseyJanes on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 20:36

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Well I never fail to learn something on this board! Thank you DeadHead Brewer for setting me straight on that one...guess it makes sense, and with a perfect year to end it on 2021...something we can all hopefully look forward to I guess.

Honestly, I had no idea the dead only released 21 singles....that said, I still wish they would continue for reasons previous mentioned...other studio cuts or something on 7!inch singles, but I digress...

Again, thanks for the GD knowledge...always good thing to have 😉

Oh and...just finished the vinyl 05/09/77....sweet sounding indeed!! Get it now before it’s really over priced. I still regret my decisions on the Cornell Vinyl which is very difficult to find at this point.

Be well all!

KCJ

Sorry...almost forgot....Dave Rock! Gong, Live at Sheffield....this is some out there stuff!!! My copy is the red and green vinyl. I especially like Side D Titicaca (Live at Glastonbury 89). That one hits the sweet spot for me!

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Submitted by direwulf on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 04:01

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You like the post and can't wait to see the post about your post? Wow....spambots and malware AI is getting REALLY lazy. I think you'll find this post and link really interesting....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 04:26

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Early on, I was thinking 4/16 but since have been converted to 4/18 being the better choice to round out the set. April '78 really floats my boat. Some days that 4/24 Terrapin>Drums>NFA sequence is what I just HAVE to hear...

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Submitted by daverock on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 04:47

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I haven't subscribed, but half way through 5/14 I am beginning to wonder if I should after all. Not got to the second set, but the first is excellent. Maybe I'll go for a la carte on this one, in anticipation of more late period shows to follow. Maybe I should just be happy with the 78 shows I've already got. Its a conundrum.

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 04:49

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And the musical box...

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Fox on the Run Ace-ified

https://youtu.be/iUnS_ZKPNbA

Love this guy. Did you pick up his Anomaly album Mind Left Body? Way better than I ever expected. Closest thing to his '78 solo record he's ever done IMHO.

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Submitted by daverock on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 05:19

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I've got the full set which features Titicaca-Live at Glastonbury 1989. If you fancy a copy its no problem.
Curiously I actually have the guitar its played on. I bought it off Daevid Allen about 23 years ago. It doesn't play so well, but hey..

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Submitted by Elbow49 on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 05:33

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Where did that come from? It looks like they will be putting out an unsigned version; just give them your e-mail address for in stock notification. If anybody wants to sell, $$$, send me a PM.

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Submitted by hendrixfreak on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 07:26

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Well, we've had a '76 box this year, '89-'91 last year, '73-'74 in 2018, and before that plenty of '77 and '78.

This year we got 'bonus' '71 shows.

Using very loose logic, '72 would indeed seem to be the year whose time is nigh. Especially as Dave could tee up a 6-show box and not really dent the fall '72 supply.

I gotta dream, based on external, er, events....

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Submitted by JimInMD on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 08:32

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I picture Dave down in his dungeon reading these threads yelping out a maniacal, evil laugh every time someone makes a box set suggestion.. then doing the opposite purely for spite. Evil laughs waft into the living space upstairs as he squashes our hopes and dreams for that perfect release.

I picture Mrs. Dave pacing pensively upstairs unsure what to do when he gets this way.. Clearly too much evil to confront, the risks too high.

I don't think Dave knows just how fragile we are. He should just buckle and give HF his '72 box before things get much worse. These are dire times Dave, why do you mock us so!! Lock up your evil lair for good and give us a string of Fall '72 monster shows. It would be good for us and good for you.

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Submitted by billy the kid on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 08:44

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36 years ago today I was at the Berkeley Community Theatre for a another cool show, fun city, what a great run of shows!

...actually spinning 10/30/84 now. It's been a pretty tasty ride; I'm about to get into the Eyes at this particular moment. Strong playing.
Right on.

Sixtus

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Submitted by Colin Gould on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 08:56

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If anyone is interested Strange Attractor are putting out an autobiography

Muse, Odalisque, Handmaiden
A Girl’s Life in The Incredible String Band
by Rose Simpson

The limited hardback version is due in November and a paperback in December.

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Submitted by Deadheadbrewer on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 09:11

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Right up my alley! I've been doing all kinds of 1984 since Proudfoot sent me scurrying toward 10/08/84. Just now loaded up 10/28/84, then came on here to find that others were of the same mind. I've not spent much time in 1984 before this DaP, but have to admit that I'm loving it. To me, when Jerry solos in 1983 and 1984 it's very personal and introverted and unique; he's not just trying to play what fits or what the song is expecting from him.

Second box in 2020--Dave specifically stated that there was one on tap, but perhaps Rhino pointed out just how much extra stuff (WD and AB) they were putting out this year, or decided that with so many people suffering financially that they should shelve the project? My bet for the next box is still the remainder of the February Capitol run. They've obviously been spending some time with that batch of multi-tracks . . .

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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 09:48

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I cannot possibly be more on board with a 1972 box set. Personally I'd like at least 10 shows, but realistically I'll settle for 6.

Or even better, I'd love it if they went with my "Dark Star Constellation" proposal, which is a 20 show Super Box with all Dark Star shows; at least 8 would come from 1972. I can picture the box.... Black with white dots all over it and a stealy constellation on the top or in the middle or something. They need to strike while the Iron's hot. IMHO I think Dead and Co has made the Grateful Dead more popular than any time since the Dick's Picks series ended. For cumulative sales I think they need to release a big bundle right now or risk losing out down the road.

The Super Box has paid off twice now. It was four years between Europe '72 and 30 Trips Around the Sun. I can't think of a better concept to market a large quantity of shows at this point. I emailed both Dave and Dr. Rhino last year. We are due for Super Box....

I, too, have been dragged down the '84 BCT run thanks to Billy the Kid. I brought up 10/30 on the Pick of the Day thread yesterday. Sometimes I have a itch that needs scratching, something off the beaten path. 10/30 did the trick.

Plus, I have been in the mood for some alternative Scarlet Fires. Something about the mountains of peppers I chopped yesterday. My hands still sting a bit and I dare not rub my eyes, 14 hours later.

Anyway.. it's funny what inspires us here.

JIM:...LOL, staring Montgomery Burns as David Lemieux!

SWEET: wow there’s a fun blast from the past! Also Barroom Blitz and Little Willy, too funny...

KEITHFAN: DS Constellation box....sign me up!

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Submitted by Dennis on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 13:20

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Came back from being out of town to several releases on sale, GarciaLive, the 45's and Dave's. Glad I didn't get shut out of any of them.

Is this the last year for the 45's? That went fast.

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Submitted by InfiniteJest on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 14:57

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Does anyone know if the rfk 1989 box is actually still available? Ive sent a couple emails to customer service with no answer... its still available for purchase on the website but on the thread someone said they had ordered it in june and as of late August they still hadn't received it...

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Submitted by JimInMD on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 15:34

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I believe it's still available. If you go to the store and type it in the search box it brings you to a part of Dead.net even they don't know about.

Clearly the brainchild of their crack marketing team..
"......hey, lets hide the RFK page so nobody can find it or buy the box. This is sure create a feeling of exclusivity and create demand for this wonderful piece of music the likes the world has never seen..."

(and by CRACK marketing team, I mean clearly they have been smoking too much crack)

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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 15:42

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Somehow I ended up with 2. I would entertain trade offers, but for some reason I have a feeling this one will be staying in the plastic for quite a while. The sound is fantastic on it, but I would venture it's quite a bit 'Brenty'.

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Submitted by hendrixfreak on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 07:19

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Easy does it, Keithfan! A "SuperBox" of 30 discs??? My god man, pass me whatever you're toking... But don't put some gold nuggets out of reach for the poor slobs among us (that's me).

And JimInMD, I actually, involuntarily, laughed a little evil laugh when you mentioned "evil laughter" with the image of Dave making counterintuitive choices based on our naked begging.

Cuz NOW I'm calling for a complete run of shows from August 1986............. TAKE THAT!!!

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Submitted by billy the kid on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 09:17

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Boy, this is tough, but I'm going to vote for Europe 72 the Complete Recordings as my favorite box set. Fillmore West complete recordings was neck and neck and it was an extremely tough choice, but in the end Europe 72 box offered more variety and more volume and the Dead were better musicians in 1972 than they were in 1969 individually and as a group.

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Submitted by dreading on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 09:18

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I love the "super box" idea Keithfan! Mmmm Dark Star. Even the title is perfect.

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Submitted by wadeocu on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:19

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... it's full of stars!

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Submitted by Deadheadbrewer on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 13:03

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In case some folks love this particular show (and it has always been listed as a favorite of many), I won't poop in someone's Cheerios by posting the date. We each have our own favorites and not-so-favorites, but I just can't understand this concert, and it isn't a runt that was lumped in with seven others in a box. And it's not one of those shows where you think, "SOMEONE (not me) will enjoy this because of ____". It's on my brain because I just listened to it again yesterday, thinking that maybe THIS time I would "get it". Nope.

PM me if you're bored and want to know which show I highly question being selected for release. As a bonus I will let you know which other highly-regarded concert I cannot understand. Hint--I've been doing anniversary shows of late . . .

p.s. My son just came in with the mail, and AB50 arrived from Bull Moose!

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Submitted by Trainwrecked on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 13:17

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I have a savings account I opened after my girlfriend and me got in a debate over buying 30 Trips back in 2015. 10 bucks comes right out of my paycheck automatically. I have over 2K in it, so I'm all-in for the Super Box.

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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 14:11

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I, too, will bow down to our Dark Star Box Overloards at any given moment.

Here:
Take My Money,
Kindly.

#KeithFan2020

Sixtus

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Go to Nassau and the PNW 3cd set have been in heavy rotation

Pulling out Dick's Picks #2 for my annual Halloween listen - been doing it for years.

Last 5/6
Miles Davis - The Lost Septet
Miles Davis - The Lost Quintet
Band of Heathens - Stranger
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - Reunions
Little Feat - Waiting for Columbus
Eric Burden & The Animals - Retrospective

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