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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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  • Oroborous
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    That’s the fluid part; in the beginning of the tour the horns are used sporadically throughout much of the second set.
    By Pittsburgh/Buffalo, their used more like you say, in a concentrated portion of the second set, and not on as many tunes. The recordings were hit and miss so hard to say for sure, but possibly they were dropped in the mix a bit too?
    Of course if there was multitrack, things could be edited and cleaned up nicely, but I’m guessing there aren’t any?
    They could always do a chop job and use it for the Wake of the Flood bonus material...
    Personally I the like the novelty, and would really dig having the 11th! It would be yet another one of the multi headed hydra that was the Dead. Talk about a palate cleanse! Another totally different version of the Dead to go to. And As I say, if nothing else, sans the horns, you still get great 73 Dead and a 73 Dark Star! But that’s just me...

    EDIT: historically you have to think they’d want to get at least one version of Keith singing Let Me Sing Your Blues, sorta like they got the only versions of Money Money out, though of course those are tied to “big” shows without the controversy...again, makes me think good Wake bonus material?

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    And there is the patch at the very end of Morning Dew through the beginning of Sugar Magnolia they would have to work around. Such a difficult place to put a patch.

    I'd still take 9/11. Much of the tour is somewhat a novelty, at least that's how I compartmentalize it. Oro.. since you are fresher off this tour than I.. I think most of the horns come smack dab in the middle of the second set jam sequences, right? If so, if they would have snuck them in during the first set and perhaps a song or two in the second set this might have been less a distraction from the goods that evolve in the meat of the show.

  • Oroborous
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    Yaasssssiree Mayor Jimmy, ‘‘twas me, and Bluecrow, until I lost him at the rest area after Syracuse (hopefully made a few dozen people happy from that particular rest area on the ole I 90 before the 84 Carrier dome show, but that’s a whole nother story; ) So Old Crow was hangin round some fine young DH ladies in a burnt Orange VW bus from New Mexico and when I came back out he was gone and I haven’t heard from him since? But I digress.
    Yeah I did the whole tour this fall and though I enjoyed it, I’d say mini box at best, but for whatever reason, like DHB said and feels, and the vibe I’ve always got about these shows over the years, is that many folks feel there’s nothing there?
    It’s kinda weird, perched right in the middle between the epic summer shows, and perhaps the greatest tour ever, and yet it’s like it doesn't exist?
    Personally, I concur with the mayor and others, and Dave has it on that “list” he put out when Dave’s started, 9/11/73 is definitely the “one” if ya had to pick.
    And PSYCHE in my best Ashton Kutcher voice it’s from.....wait for it....William and Mary! Hmmmmmm
    Oh, I think it might’ve been Hornsby first show too?
    I also argue that there’s the historical factor. As some here have discussed, sometimes shows get hyped and thus released because of certain historical significance, and that occasionally their not necessarily top shows. Egypt being first to pop into my head, not the best show, and the quality certainly isn’t mind blowing, but come on, are ya not going to release it? I’m sure glad they did...
    Finally, if you look past the horns, your still getting primo Dead from just before what some consider their best tour, AND, a sweet 73 Dark Star!
    So I can’t believe they haven’t at least got 9/11 out!
    If I were to pick a mini box I think I’d go with;
    - 9/11W&M for sure,
    - 9/17 Syracuse and/or
    - 9/21/73 with either
    - 9/24 or 26 to illustrate the tour changes, mainly around the use and duration of the horns...
    A 3 show box would probably be perfect, and as the tour was very fluid, a good taste of that...
    I unfortunately agree though that this is highly unlikely, at least not anytime soon, and of course I’m not familiar with the tape situation?
    I think 9/11 will see the light if day at some point!
    I’d be a shame if it didn’t...

    EDIT: oops forgot, saw something recently about the ginger bread man guitar up for auction...

  • JimInMD
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    Never trust my memory. I thought we were talking about the Capitol Theatre, but...

    I know that guitar in KF's post is the peanut. Strider usually catches up on these threads and seems to have a great memory. One of the great personalities here.. what I wouldn't give to have seem some of the shows he has seen.

    More to follow. Any update on Jerry's Granola, Popcorn and Potato Chip guitars? In hindsight, it was not a good idea to name his guitars after junk food with all that good weed around. At least the Peanut and Pretzel survived....

    Agree on the horns comments, but I think if they found a way to clean up and fix some of the cuts, William and Mary might just be releasable.. and there is the archive. I think Oroborous or someone here just did a run through all those shows recently, maybe BobT?

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    Trottered, I remember Dave saying that none of those shows would ever be released. Many people enjoy the sets with horns from that month, but I think the band and a decent number of fans aren't interested in a release from those shows. Good thing there's the Live Music Archive! :)

    I really enjoyed this year's Dave's Picks. The first two shows (10/29/77 and 06/23/74, for those with shortened memories :) were killer, and then I appreciated hearing a ton of music from years that we don't have many releases from. At this point I would rather hear some good stuff from the 80s or 90s once in a while, rather than the 21st-best show from, say, 1973. Dave and Mark and Rhino are doing a stellar job of getting us tons of music from the entire span of the GD's career.

  • icecrmcnkd
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    Guitars named after food

    Didn’t Jerry play the granola guitar at Boreal ‘85?

  • daverock
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    I vaguely remember Strider saying Jerry played the SG on 2/18/71. One of its last outings.

  • JimInMD
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    It's the peanut.

    https://rickturnerblog.com/2017/12/05/garcias-turner-peanut-guitar/

    There was a lot of talk about this a few weeks ago.. I think Strider88 might have been one of the ones leading the charge here.. plus, he got to see it sort of up close and personal at the Port Chester shows.

    The Peanut.. an early custom guitar made for Jerry Garcia. Originally rumored to have been invented by George Washington Carver, it was later confirmed to be an embryotic Alembic creature created by Rick Turner.

    Not to be confused with the Pretzel.. Another Garcia owned Turner axe which was stolen while in the possession of Sam Cutler circa 1975 and only recently resurfaced.

    https://relix.com/articles/detail/jerry-garcias-pretzel-guitar-resurfac…

    I'm holding out hope that the popcorn and potato chip guitars, missing since Woodstock and long rumored to be victims of the munchies, are found and safely returned.

  • KeithFan2112
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    First I have to get this out here - I really like the artwork they emailed for Dave's Picks 37. Yeah it's more skeletons, but I like the simplicity and colors. I have a feeling the new artist Helen is going to continue be a good one for this year, as far as my taste goes.

    As far as guitars go, I love the Gibson SG in terms of look and sound (Townshend memorialized this guitar on the Tommy Tour, which included the great Woodstock footage, Live at Leeds, and Isle of Wight.

    And then Jerry had his landmark moment with the SG on Live Dead (and Bobby pulled one out occasionally pre-hiatus).

    The Alligator Nash Strat sounds so damn clean, how can you not love that one too. Somebody on here once commented that nobody brought out the best sound of a Stratocaster like Garcia; I always took that comment to heart. And the Wolf is the Wolf - you need go no further than DP 18 for the Bertha solo or The Wheel into.

    But then there's this lost period in the guitar info on Jerry between the SG and the Nash Strat. Once I became a raging Dead-a-holic, I noticed those early '71 multi-tracks had a sound of their own.

    The two new Port Chester shows convinced me there's another guitar in there. The WMD and AB shows have some of the greatest sounding Jerry ever released (to my ears anyway); but more important, wtf was he playing?? Well, if you Google it, you can find a picture of one of the oddest looking guitars I've laid eyes on. At first I thought it was some kind of off-model Gibson Les Paul; the headstock looks it, but the body is narrower with symmetrical rounded off cutaway (similar to some old Rickenbacker Spanish body electric guitars I found online while trying to identify what Garcia was playing. There's a blurry picture of it in the booklet for AB 2/18/71. Here is a closer up pic:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qX11rUzflHxqDGIS2DssYoGA8hPsWrtN/view?…

    Whatever THAT guitar may be, is the one responsible for the rich melodic tone that Jeffrey Norman brought to life especially well on the 2/18 and 2/21 shows. Personally, I think 2/19 (aka Three From the Vault) is not quite in the same class of engineering perfection as these 50th anniversary shows, but it's also an old release at this point, so a lot may account for this (my subjective opinion not least of all). Yeah yeah, I know - It's only rock 'n roll.....

    Would love to know if anyone can positively ID Garcia's guitar here.

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    Thanks for the anniversary reminder. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NVqArOogY-c. I sure wish the Dead would have brought this back for the 1980 acoustic sets.

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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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Blurting out "Hell Fire!" to everything the wife sez -- there's the match that'll ignite the covid-dry tinder! But what a way to go! Living alone, I occasionally talk to myself, of course. Lately, after I make a comment, I blurt out "You don't say" in a bad faux British accent. Sometimes I accuse myself of being a "twat-head." Cracks me up. (Fearful of what's next!)

And here's to the poster whose wife pulled a bag of shrooms from the storage box. It's a sign! I had to stifle an impulse to rip apart the boxes in my basement... Not to worry, I know where the stash is, and as soon as this broken leg heals completely in about 5 more weeks, I'm strapping on the shrooms and the snowshoes and hitting Kenosha Pass for a little peace overlooking South Park (the real one).

Cheers to all. gonna livestream some NRPS and Pigpen songs tomorrow night because I can.

Here's to 2021 and the incoming 9-8-73. My seventh show to see full or partial release.

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GTFO.

really?

Bummer. I read this as I listen to the GD perform Death Don't Have No Mercy at an Acid Test

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 I'm new here. Don't know where else to ask this question. I've emailed customer service several times,with no answer. I want to subscribe to Dave's picks 2021. It includes free domestic shipping. But when I go to purchase it a $11.99 shipping charge is added. Does anyone know how to resolve this, or how to get a reply from customer service?

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Ok, scrolling further back I see others have asked about this shipping issue also. It appears this is still an unresolved issue. Do I just pay the shipping and hope it's resolved later?

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Ordered myself a DP26 vinyl yesterday, got tracking number today.
Just looked and now sold out.
Unnumbered copies.

It says it was mastered for vinyl by Norman, and that the tapes are from OSF.
Here’s the description.

https://realgonemusic.com/products/grateful-dead-dicks-picks-26-4-lp-se…

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The subscription period will probably close soon.
Best to subscribe now and argue the shipping fee later.
Also, you missed the Early Bird pricing. Watch for that next year, no reason to pay full price.

Here’s the info from the 10/23 email.

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Sub. Now. You
will not regret it.

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I happened to have played Fire Up+ a few days ago. It had been years since my last listen.

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That cd brings back lots of memories of youth.

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Ok. Thanks all for the advice/info. I'll probably do the sub anyway.

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The other date to note is January 8th. This is when the subscription window closes. The closing date was mentioned in the email from earlier in December when they announced DaP #38.

Billy - I think this was one of the few you didn't see-but I wonder if this stands out as a great show, New Tears (or Years I typed tears by accident) or not. I always enjoy it as much as any Fall 72 show. The other New Years shows do have a feeling of "you had to be there" a bit, just going off the recordings.

My cd copy of New Years 1972 also includes the sets by The Sons of Champlin-which I have never played, and the NRPS, which I played yesterday. I am not an expert on them by any means, but I liked this. Quite a long set for a support band-the second one at that-too. Must have been a great night out all in.

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One of the Great New Years Eve shows.

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I notice that the two links to the subscription from the home page are currently giving a 404 Page not found error. It is still accessible from the STORE/DAVE PICKS route. Perhaps they’re fixing the domestic shipping problem?

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Today is my first show anniversary. I went to Winterland with my friend and his older brothers on 12/31/71 and had a great time. I got on the bus seriously after 2 shows at the Berkeley Community Theater in August 1972. After that, I attended every New Year's the band played: 72, 76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90, and the last GD New Year's performance, 1991. It became quite a tradition. As time went on, in the later 80's I shared these rituals with 20 good friends on the floor near the front. We snuck in champagne and I always had great anticipation for the NY countdown when the balloons would drop, the band would begin playing, I hugged my friends, kissed my girlfriend, and we all sipped champagne. Now on New Year's, I miss this great ritual.

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1/29/1967

Wowie Zowie

Sound quality will keep some away, but woooow...that Grateful Dead energy is hot

I wish wish wish a whole lotta shows from 65-68 had high quality recordings

I truly love this band

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I'm sucking down some potato vodka dirty martinis. I know this is a 'who gives a shit' post but I cant find anything else to say. Happy new years in a few hours.

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Carlo, I like your spirit..

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I’m just focusing on 16oz cans of Bell’s Bright White.

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The dumpster fire will still be raging tomorrow morning/afternoon when we crawl out of bed.

But for now, it’s 12-31-78 Winterland.
Just finished Blues Brothers, now on to GOGD.

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Champagne and Bob's stream, then 12/31/78 or 12/3187.

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Proves I am not the only derelict.

Sparkling Santa Rosa Pinot (rose) at midnight, a couple Imperial Stouts before.. a Dogs Head and a glass of scotch and 12/31/78 right now... for as long as I can stay awake.

And some legal weed, thanks to those above.

Happy New Year to all of you. A rainbow of fun in the middle of the shitstorm that was 2020. Many thanks for just being yourselves..

As you were.

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Yo! Rockers!!

Doc here,

Yes I have come out of hibernation, because it is the golden anniversary of that great great Grateful Dead year 1971. To honor, commemorate, and celebrate that year, I will be offering any and all 1971 recordings to any and all that are interested. No limits. You can ask now, you can ask on the anniversary of any shows, or you can ask at any time up to and including midnight on December 31, 2021. After that, only the Shadow knows………….

Friends, I understand that 1971 is not everybody’s cup of Grateful Dead kool-aid. Perhaps you know little about it, maybe want to dabble, merely poke around, or heaven forbid go all in. Let Doc be your guide. Haven’t led anybody astray for decades……

I will also be posting, on the show anniversaries, comments, recaps, and opinions on every 1971 show. That’s right, you have to put up with my rants, raves, and ramblings for an entire year!!! And, for any & all interested, the “1971 Project” is almost completed, and available upon request……

You know where to find me,

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My only NYE show...last minute decision...flew early morning from LAX to Oakland...scored a miracle ticket thanks to the genorosity of a new met friend who bought two from a scalper and gifted me the second tix...I tried to pay him and he said no, enjoy...and I did...I had a ten foot square tarp in my bag o' tricks and used it to keep the drizzle and rain off of me while in line...it was gladly held up by folks on the edge while it was needed for a bit...never had a peyote brunch before but it seemed to work just fine...after the show waited for the BART to go back to the airport...the SF side was packed with all kinds of craziness going on...after awhile it was quiet and strange, finally the Airport BART arrived and I was at the airport after a quick walk from the BART station...People later told me I shoudn't have done that walk through a dicey part of town but I guess the road trip godz keep an eye out for fools...was backhome in LA by 10:00 AM or so...had the obligatory menudo my Sis had made and dozed off and on with Bowl games on TV...fuzzy day indeed...

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Here's the thing: whatever fate bestowed upon that band -- Constanten gone, Mickey gone, Pig starting to get sick -- they played their music with gusto, no matter the band lineup.

Also, Nappyrags, if you get a chance, check out 12-26-81. Perhaps not much of a setlist on paper (though there IS a Candyman, Jer sings Big Boss Man and Phil leads an Eleven jam), but played with gusto. Marye said she attended. Like many heads "stuck" in the Rockies with no dough, I never did catch a hometown show, though I did get to a Phil & Friends show (my favorite lineup, the Quintet) at the Warfield at some point.

I too wish to be optimistic and the trend lines point toward a better year. But as the fly in the ointment, we've got a rough slog ahead for many moons. I'll weigh that weird measurement, "normalcy," when we're back rockin' together at live shows.

"We can share the women, we can share the wine"............

I've got a feeling twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
Especially if you and me
See it in together
So you think twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
It could be good for me and her
But you and her, no never
I had no reason
To be over optimistic
But somehow when you smiled
I can brave bad weather
What about the boy?
What about the boy?
What about the boy?
He saw it all
You didn't hear it, you didn't see it
You won't say nothing to no one
Ever in your life, you never heard it
Oh, how absurd it, all seems without any proof
You didn't hear it, you didn't see it
You never heard it not a word of it
You won't say nothing to no one
Never tell a soul, what you know is the truth
I've got a feeling twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
Especially if you and me
See it in together
I've got a feeling twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
Especially if you and me
See it in together
I had no reason
To be over optimistic
But somehow when you smiled
I can brave bad weather
What about the boy?

Billy - nice one. Over 90 years old, that recording. Just goes to show that quality shines through the years.

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I was wondering if there are any quality 67'-69' live shows with video? I was thinking of an ark box with a video supplement similar to the giants box but obviously not as high quality but more like super-8. Any video from this time is better then nothing.

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Look up 1968 columbia university

May 1968

About...20 minutes or so

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You need the Bear Family A Shot in The Dark - Nashville Jumps box set; killer post-WWII blues and R&B, including the first BB King's recordings, Guitar Slim, Cecil Gant, and the best version ever of You Belong To Me by Helen Foster.
There's one on Ebay right now for $140, good price.

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Mucho thanks for the tip...will look into that release...

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Is there no end to the amount of great undiscovered music out there? Yes, there is no end.

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Those of a certain age should remember Gerry and the Pacemakers, one of the Liverpool groups in the early 60’s. Liverpool soccer fans still have ‘You’ll never walk alone’ as their theme song.

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