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    "To my ears, the best Dead shows are those that not only fit the criteria that make them amongst the best of a year, but that are also completely unique for their era—shows that fit perfectly into their year of performance, but also fall somewhat outside of the norm for that year. Harpur College, Veneta, Cornell, Cape Cod, and Augusta are all shows that are objectively excellent, and if they are not the best from their respective years of performance, they are certainly unique. Miami 6/23/74 falls into that category: not only one of the very best shows from this outstanding year, but also one of the most interesting and unique. It’s certainly worthy of many, many deep listens." - David Lemieux

    ¡Ándale, ándale! ¡Arriba, arriba! We're back with a hot one from Miami, F-L-A. DAVE’S PICKS VOLUME 34 features the complete show from the Jai Alai Fronton, 6/23/74, one with unparalleled sound quality due in equal parts to the Wall Of Sound and the beautiful sonic clarity of Kidd Candelario's tapes. The first set is chock full of dynamite takes on classics like "Ramble On Rose," "Mississippi Half-Step," and "Cumberland Blues." The second set delivers on the JAMS - one leading into a gorgeous "Ship Of Fools," one rare instrumental version of "Dark Star," and a "Spanish Jam," this is Miami after all! The show also offers up a "first" and an "only" - the former, a Seastones set featuring Phil and Ned Lagin and the latter, the sole Grateful Dead performance of Chuck Berry's "Let It Rock."

    Limited to 22,000 numbered copies, DAVE’S PICKS VOL.34: JAI ALAI FRONTON, MIAMI, FL 6/23/74 has been mastered from the 7.5 IPS reel-to-reel tapes to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman. ¡Agarrarlo mientras esta calientito! (Get it while it's hot!)

    *Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

    Subscribed to Dave's Picks? With this release, you'll also get a bonus disc with selections from Miami 6/22/74. Excellente!

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  • frankparry
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    Seastones

    Daverock - short article on Seastones in the July edition of Uncut. Says it will be released on vinyl on RSD by Important Records.

  • gratefulgerd
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    Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Sixtus

    Best Wishes, stay healthy!
    (On June 10, 1972 I attended a Emerson, Lake And Palmer show in Frankfurt).
    Long, long time ago.
    Gerd

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    Happy Birthday, Sixtus! Hang in there!

    Cool story, LMG. Glad you got E72 back. Thanks to a friend's "advance" notice I was able to score one of the original steamer trunks. (he had seen a news article somewhere and alerted me) I didn't receive my official E72 e-mail from Dead.net until the day AFTER the trunks sold out, but had already ordered one.

    Gerd, if I'm ever in Europe, I'll look you up. Would love to have a bier with you.

  • Sixtus_
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    Hey Folks

    Just checking in, it's been a bit but I've been lurking. Been on a few interviews, and hoping for a bite following a perceived home-run yesterday; time will tell. I've got three more lined up over the coming days. For those who may be in the same situation, keep your head up - things will come around, with some effort and luck.

    Also just tossing this one out there for today, which is indeed also my actual birth date show. This explains why I am such a deadhead freak along with you All:

    https://archive.org/details/gd1973-06-10.sbd.miller.89640.sbeok.flac16

    Be Well people, and Happy Day.

    Sixtus

    P.S. Speaking of tossin', I see several rounds of disc golf in my immediate future...where are the local Heads???

  • Lovemygirl
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    *RE/ Davidrock & ‘Seastones release...

    ...I think I read they are being issued for apart on RSD , I might be wrong if it’s this year or if it was last year, parts 4 parts5 seastones record Boxset I’ll have to take another look at the RSD List. Take care David 🙏😎

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    Hey now Daverock, Yup, Seastones was re-released in 2018 as a 2CD set or as a download: http://spiritcats.com/seastones.html . Glad your Dave's 34 finally docked with the first live performance of Seastones (an admittedly acquired taste, but tasty nonetheless). Onward.

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    *Re/ Europe 1972 Boxset - 22 complete shows

    ...it’s strange seeing talk of the 72 Boxset. I had to sell my original Boxset as well as my Music Only Edtion to pay major medical costs. It started about 2 or three years ago. I was grateful for everyone s support back then, it was heaven sent and one of the reasons I’m still alive, so thank you all involved & played an important part in my life. You will always be in my heart of graditude !!!
    I found an all music edtion for sale on Monday to my surprise! Brand new , each show sealed and in perfect condition.Still in the same box dead.net used to ship with! No bent corners or spines...Nothen but brand new A+ primo/Mint quality. It loooks like it was made yesterday all 22 individual shows back in my collection. I would of liked the original packaging but I couldn’t say no to this deal! I paid $500 plus Shipping costs.it was sent over nite, 1-Day ShippingI’m grateful to once again have this primo Boxset back in my Grateful Dead collection, it arrived yesterday night about 8pm . I’ve never had a delivery come so late in the day but I welcomed the parcel with Open loving arms! I haven’t listened to this box in order for over 3 or 4 years I can’t really put a date on it but it’s been a long time coming! I’m almost afraid to Open them lol! I will start my listening party after summer comes to an end and the fall weather begins!im Looking forward to this years remaining releases for 2020 to be made available! Until then, have a grateful Day my brothers and sisters, Rock on! 🙏❤️💀🌹
    I’ve been listening to dicks picks #28, Another Primo release from the dead’s vault, since I started my day.when the dead started a set with ‘Cold, Rain & Snow , it was pretty certain it was going to be a grateful performance!
    Another beautiful day here in Bergen County, NJ , sunshine daydream everyone!
    Peace be with you all!

  • daverock
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    Maybe they should slip a bonus disc in for subscribers from Europe, as a thank you for all the extra time and expense incurred !

    Mine arrived last week, and its well worth waiting for, I'll say that much. Right from the second song-Black Throated Wind-Jerry slips into gear, and its feels as though they could take off on a jam that early on. But they don't, and after a few technical difficulties, we are treated to some otherworldly electronic bleeps, as an indication of what is to follow.
    A great end to the first set, too. After a superb WRS, the band drift seamlessly into China Doll, and the set ends in pin drop silence-beautiful. Some first sets seem like entities unto themselves, but this one is quite different. It feels like the end of the first part of a play, and you are left with a feeling of anticipation as to what will happen next. Which is, of course, Seastones.

    Which reminds me...Seastones-the original album - was reviewed in this months edition of the Brit psychedelic magazine Shindig. Makes me wonder if it has been re-released.

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    ... I’m grateful to say I was his friend.he called me his friend and even gave me a nickname ! nicked named me “ Thumper” because he joked I rolled my joints as thick as my thumb lol ha ha. Every time we would see each other, the first thing George would do was give me a thumbs up with a beautiful grin hiding beneath his beard! I still remember the first time I met him at the Englewood New Jersey Bergen PAC theater where he was performing that night.my family is in the union for the tickets and my aunt actually works at the Theatre part time Since the 70’s in one way or another. I have some family members who are in the music industry as well so ived within this sacred community of artists from the lower east side since my childhood. Any way getting back to George , I was in the back of the theater hanging out with the Union boys & production & so on shooting some words over a couple of some primo home grown blueberry joints I rolled and put in my cigarette pack for the evenings entertainment. George arrived early because he had met with friends earlier in Alpine nj for dinner and didn’t feel like going back into nyc until show time so he was hanging out in the theater walking all over the place. He told all of us that he really loved Ed this theater and played a part in the. Restoration process that the theater went through over the years since it was first opened in Englewood no and was not called the Bergen PAC but an actresses name , Helen Hayesi think or I may be thinking of another actress. Well then he mentions that the smoke smelled amazing, so I introduced my self and gave him one of my. Party favors For himself. He said wow that’s a thumper! I brought along some of my old LPs he released and asked if he would mind signing one of them. I told him to pick the record as well!, lol ha ha he signed everyone to my amazement and addressed each one to “ thumper ! Lmao ha ha . It was a grateful night and a memory I hold very dear to me. Over the years, I met his wife and pets! He loved his pets very very much. He always loved talking about them. And some other family members , very nice family! And George was really a loving man. He loved life even though he made his career making fun of it all, I respected him tremendously he was a true artist! I miss him just as much as I loved my friend. RIP old friend, god bless! 🙏❤️😔

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    ...speaking of diplomas, I could be of help when it comes to the German section.
    Just drop by and you'll receive yours with a fine German Kellerbier (or two…).
    No speech necessary at the ceremony, ha, ha.
    Gerd

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"To my ears, the best Dead shows are those that not only fit the criteria that make them amongst the best of a year, but that are also completely unique for their era—shows that fit perfectly into their year of performance, but also fall somewhat outside of the norm for that year. Harpur College, Veneta, Cornell, Cape Cod, and Augusta are all shows that are objectively excellent, and if they are not the best from their respective years of performance, they are certainly unique. Miami 6/23/74 falls into that category: not only one of the very best shows from this outstanding year, but also one of the most interesting and unique. It’s certainly worthy of many, many deep listens." - David Lemieux

¡Ándale, ándale! ¡Arriba, arriba! We're back with a hot one from Miami, F-L-A. DAVE’S PICKS VOLUME 34 features the complete show from the Jai Alai Fronton, 6/23/74, one with unparalleled sound quality due in equal parts to the Wall Of Sound and the beautiful sonic clarity of Kidd Candelario's tapes. The first set is chock full of dynamite takes on classics like "Ramble On Rose," "Mississippi Half-Step," and "Cumberland Blues." The second set delivers on the JAMS - one leading into a gorgeous "Ship Of Fools," one rare instrumental version of "Dark Star," and a "Spanish Jam," this is Miami after all! The show also offers up a "first" and an "only" - the former, a Seastones set featuring Phil and Ned Lagin and the latter, the sole Grateful Dead performance of Chuck Berry's "Let It Rock."

Limited to 22,000 numbered copies, DAVE’S PICKS VOL.34: JAI ALAI FRONTON, MIAMI, FL 6/23/74 has been mastered from the 7.5 IPS reel-to-reel tapes to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman. ¡Agarrarlo mientras esta calientito! (Get it while it's hot!)

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

Subscribed to Dave's Picks? With this release, you'll also get a bonus disc with selections from Miami 6/22/74. Excellente!

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Still nothing in Skåne.
I have given up thinking it will arrive.
I am in touch with customer service and asking for a replacement copy.

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I have just been informed that the Swedish Postnord have returned my Daves to sender! No information when or why, and no attempt at communication from them. I have been chasing them constantly since it was sent from Brussels on 19 may since when no tracking updates.
I hope Dead net can send a replacement......
This is not the first time something from Dead Net/Rhino has not arrived. Not their fault, but I shall not be subscribing again. Too much hassle.

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Tried to post yesterday. System here unresponsive. (Usually that's my schtick...) Thought perhaps someone (Carlo3??) believed I went too far with that tame tale of twiddling. Had a story to tell. Forgot it.

Please resume your vulture-like waiting for ... yet another show.

So, one more DaP to go this year, which is usually something pretty sweet. Have we begun to speculate?

My entry is fall '72...................

I'm hoping for a '69 show as the final 2020 Dave's and then if we get a second box this year make it the '72 (STL) Fox box, ohh that'd be nice!

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It's a nightmare! Seems I'm the only one in Germany who has not received the CDs.
Wonder why this happens obviously only with deadnet/Rhino.
I'd ordered Garcia Vol. 13 on June 24 from the 'Big River' USA. Guess what? CD had been shipped on 2nd July and arrived on July 13.
Now 11 weeks waiting time for DaP 34.
I'm also waiting for DaP 33. After I received a shipping note on 30 Jan. I was in good hope. On 3rd April I checked status.
Surprise, surprise. Status said: processing! Customer service promised me to send a copy as soon as possible.
Repeatedly on June 23.
Next trip might be the WMD box, shipped July 10th. And I'm worrying what becomes of DaP 35.
I understand possible delays due to Covid 19, but as it has proved it can be done better.
The shipping time for the June '76 box was 6 weeks, but he box made it and it was acceptable.
I'm not sure if'll I ever buy or subscribe again.
Not a good day, Gerd
Dogon, check pm if you like

Huh, my posts from last night is gone, which is ok as I only was trying to see if it was just another board or all of Deadnet? I was ble to post, but not edit, then this AM it was all there, but now gone?

EROUPE DP 34: that’s crazy that y’all still are having problems getting 34? Murphy’s law too, it would have to be a killer 74.....have any of you tried contacting the Dr or Marye? Hope you receive yours one way or another, sooner than later.

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Thanks for your concern Oroborous. I havnt reached out to Marye, because this time the fault doesnt seem to lie with Deadnet, rather, their choice of shipping. Of course the Covid epidemic has slowed things down considerably, but we are also talking about the delays of the various links in the chain which should get Daves to me, and Postnord has also showed a remarkable level of incompetence. I have phoned them numerous times but they do not recognise the tracking number, today I didnt let them fob me off, and was then told it had been returned to sender!
Deadnet have assured me that they will send a replacement, but even if they can get their warehouse to issue it, its another 2 months till I have it my hand. If it comes, thats a big if!
Onward and upward

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Bummer, you folks across the pond have to be really dedicated just to get some new tunes!
Hopefully it’ll all work out and maybe someday they’ll figure a better alternative. It seems ridiculous in 2020 Covid or not that the “system” is so inefficient.

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Hey, I totally meant the "too much info" as a funny response to a funny situation. I'm no prude, believe me I've had my share of covert sex at the shows.

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Still no DaP 34 here too!
I'm really exhausted by the way they managed things! I have been shopping on the Deadnet for 25 years but the last 2 years have been a disaster! Just for the record...Last year I had to pay twice the price of the Pacific Northwest boxset due to some mysterious courier deposit costs, I contacted Deadnet and you know what...they didn't even answer me!
Obviously I don't buy boxes anymore, I don't want to throw money away
@Dogon
you're right when you say that there are many links in the chain of the delivery but it's not my job to investigate, my deal is with Deadnet/Rhino.
OK I'm out
Have a nice weekend Dead Freaks

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Dave said the next one would be a big one, maybe 5/26/73 Kezar, that's a big one.

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38 years ago today I was down in Ventura having a blast! The Dead put on a great show, they ended the first set with Truckin. I spent a lot of time in the beer garden that day. Crazy fun times had by all.

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Can anybody tell me how to get to Dave's 35 'Comments'? The links to 'Description', 'Product Details', 'Track Listing', and 'Comments' on the main 'Product Pages' no longer go anywhere. I was only able to get to this 'Comments' page because I have it bookmarked. I'm using Chrome. Same results on Firefox.

Am I missing something? – Wouldn't be the first time. . . Onward?

I can access it from the product page using my iPad. The other way is to click Community at the top of the home page, go to the bottom of the list and select Dead Store Products then scroll down the list, at the moment the DaP 35 comments are found on the second page of this list but will surely move up to be first page as more people comment. Then you can bookmark it. Alternately, wait until it appears in the last four posts shown at the bottom of the home page click there and bookmark it.
Hope this helps.

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Just as I was about to go into existential free-fall, you and another brother showed me a new way to Dave's 35 Comments. Thanks a ton! I still don't understand why I can't get to 'Comments' via the main 'Product' pages (I tried Dave's 34 & 35 and WMD). It didn't matter if I was using Chrome, Firefox or Safari on my MacBook Pro – the links on the main 'Product' pages don't work – all that loads is the product image, Listening Party, Dave's Backyard Chat and dead* links to 'Description', 'Product Details', 'Track Listing', and 'Comments'. And everything's normal on an iPad? Weird. . . Thanks again for the workaround! Onward, Jeff

* That's 'dead', not 'Dead' ;-)

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has anyone of you from Europe already received their copy of DaP34? because i'm still waiting. and the client support mailing agent or whatever wasn't helpful either, because he gave me a generic copypasta as an answer...

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The missing Europe CDs bugs me. I think (hope) they will get there eventually.
34 is monster good. Perhaps soon.... we hope.

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Most European copies were delivered in June. Mine arrived in the Netherlands on June 3. Many others in Europe received theirs later that month but Scandinavians, amongst others, have, in many cases, not been so lucky and are still waiting or have given up. I am afraid this offers little consolation to those still waiting.

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I don't know for the rest of Europe, but here in Belgium I am still waiting for my DaP 34. I did receive a tracking number but USPS's status hasn't moved since may 12th and any response to my inquiry from customer service hasn't yet showed up (worst part about the situation is that the DaP shipments do transit in Brussels!). And of course that kind of thing had to happen with the DaP that came with the bonus disc. So, even if Dead.net issued a replacement, would it come with said bonus disc?

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I will make sure to get my own copy. I and my husband spent time that day on the beach.

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...this release is getting pushed back to this Fall now Due to More Virus Condition Arose effecting final inspection quality control. I’m very grateful everyone envolved is keeping a close eye on All Details to this upcoming grateful release . Some primal 68’ dead awaits many turntables across the Gobe!
Have a grateful evening & weekend my brothers & sisters! Peace be with you all. I still enjoying WMD 50th and honestly the last 3 Dave’s picks in the series! It’s been a grateful 2020 for the Dave’s Picks series & bonus disc so far for this grateful DeadHead! I’m still going bonkers over #34! Lol ha ha! 🙏❤️💀🌹

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Yeah I got that email too.

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Gave 6/11 another spin last night. What a wonderful show and a nice little box set.

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In case anybody reads this stuff any more....................

Miami was released six months ago. Still don't have the things promised to me by DL. Yup that's right, for six straight months not a soul has been at Rhino.

I deeply regret allowing TPTB to use those
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In case anybody reads this stuff any more....................

Miami was released six months ago. Still don't have the things promised to me by DL. Yup that's right, for six straight months not a soul has been at Rhino.

I deeply regret allowing TPTB to use those
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Doc
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Doc, let me get this straight, you loaned the Grateful Dead pictures, they promised you stuff, you got nothing? What the@$%& is up with that? DL time to get with the program or get down the road. Now I see where their loyalties lie with them selves and money I guess. Shame and just not Dead like. Do the right thing Dave and Deadnet

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Well, finally got my stuff, not exactly what I asked for but it'll have to do. Better late than never, I suppose...........

Nothing left to discuss here, let's move on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Doc
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Long time Dead listener. I've purchased Dead shows on and off through the years, but have missed the boat on many great shows officially released in recent years due to life's demands. Last item I purchased was "Get Shown the Light." I was wondering is there anywhere to buy sold out official Dead releases for a reasonable price anywhere? I get on eBay and about pass out when I see the prices listed for individual Dave's Picks. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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I often look on Discogs site to see if there are second hand box sets that I am looking for. I can't say I have ever bought a Dead show from them-and those I have looked at don't come cheap. But I have found bargains by other artists-so it's worth a look if you haven't checked them out before.

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Yes, it was available for $28.98 last Thursday.

9-8-73, -2-23-74, 11-2-69/12-26-69 still available.

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keep'em comin', more '74!
celebrating 50 years!!

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...thanks for passing on the photo's from Jai-Alai from your friend, just looking at them as I load up disc 1 for today's LET IT ROCK n roll show. Sending MANY healing VIBES your way!

PEACE ALL!
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This is kind of an odd question but I am wondering if anyone is aware of the existence of subscriber versions of this (with the bonus disc) that are NOT numbered? The reason I ask is because when this was released, my order got utterly lost en route, and so I contacted Dead.net for a replacement. IIRC, the title was already sold out, and yet I got a replacement with the subscriber bonus disc, which made me happy. I had been so anxious to hear an official version of these shows that by the time the replacement was sent, I had already obtained the digital audio files from what may or may not have been nefarious means.. So I kept my copy sealed. Then, lo and behold, months later my original order shows up at my door, and in one piece too!

But I've been hanging on to that replacement order for years now, and since times are especially tough in my house, I'm considering selling it for whatever the invisible hand of the market decides its worth. However, I can't discover whether or not it is a numbered copy without breaking the shrink wrap. So back to my question - are they any known *unnumbered* copies of this or any other DP entries that shipped with a bonus disc? I've also heard of people collecting the unnumbered / promo copies, which seems weird to me (it's not like promo vinyl where there are sound quality reasons to want a white-label promo).

On a related note, I received another unnumbered copy, this time DP 49, in February, and Dead.net replied to my inquiry in record time and sent out a replacement via FedEx lickity-split. I've also had a few vinyl orders that shipped out FedEx as the default lately. Good on them for (finally) upping their shipping game!

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