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April 6, 2020 - 9:47am

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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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August 19, 2022 - 6:31pm

#1861

billy the kiddd

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8/16/91 I was there

I was there in the 3rd row, The Dark Star into Promised Land was one of the coolest things I ever saw the Dead play. Fun times!
August 19, 2022 - 5:32pm

#1862

Oroborous

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8/17/91 & 8/18/91

Check a roo!
Bad news is I mostly only heard these on my device : (
Good news is they were still very enjoyable! ; )

Not much time now, so I’ll just say I thought the 17 was perhaps the top dog overall, perhaps with the 16 close at its heels. The 18th had a fun set list with some unusual fun placements and was a good show, but I thought the others flowed better overall? Another fun run from 91 and 3 more notches on the proverbial bedpost!
Ok, FAC time, gotta cold one waiting, toodles!
Y’all have a great WE, and once again the talented Mr Bolo with the story!
Good job boss, lol, my Other One would have just gave me the look and probably said: “idiot” lol
August 19, 2022 - 1:49pm

#1863

1stshow70878

Joined:
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Likely Both

If she's anything like my girl.
Perfect story Bolo!
And I can only give her an approximate year, not the details.
Cheers
August 19, 2022 - 1:24pm

#1864

bolo24

Joined:
November 25, 2009

Impressed or disgusted?

Wife and I are spending a few days in Tahoe. Coming back from dinner the other night around 8:45, there was some pretty loud music coming from a nearby condo. She thought the volume was pretty high for the time of night.

I responded, "It has to be played loud. That's the Dead playing 'The Other One' from November 17, 1971 - Albuquerque."

She stopped walking, an incredulous look on her face. " How can you possibly know that?"

"Easy. Dave's Picks 26. That one is in the CD player in my car."

She went inside and hugged the dog wistfully.
August 19, 2022 - 8:48am

#1865

1stshow70878

Joined:
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Buck On SNL

I do remember his somewhat dark skits on SNL.
He fit in perfectly with that storied crew.
Wasn't until later that I realized his many writing credits.
Kinda reminded me of a Hunter S. Thompson in those skits.
As shocking as they were hilarious. Typical for SNL back then.
Cheers
Edit: He passed in 2020. Look up his writing credits. You'll be surprised.
August 19, 2022 - 8:40am

#1866

JimInMD

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Archive

There's a funny clip on the Archive of Buck Henry going to this show and filming the adventure for whoever he was working for at the time. I think most know a bit about the writer/director/funnyman perhaps most famous as co-creator of the TV Program Get Smart with Mel Brooks.

In the beginning he is bemused and uninterested, sitting in his seat while others go nutz around him as Help On The Way kicks off the show. By the end he is twirling with the best of them and continues to do so after the band is packed and gone dancing in circles with streamers in his hand. I'm sure they were trying to capture getting on the bus or dosing and melding into the fold.

Anyway, an amusing curiosity. I always had a lot of respect for Buck Henry. A comic from a bygone generation. Perhaps more like us then one might expect.

______________

Bluecrow.. "(l mean really??)" Totally agree, lawn over 3rd row? The GD did Dylan better than Dylan did Dylan. Sorry if I offended anyone with this take, I'm a big fan of GD's Desolation Row. How did Bobby remember the lyrics when he couldn't seem to get through Truckin' clean twice in a row?
August 19, 2022 - 6:59am

#1867

JeffSmith

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Woodstock 50th in HD

I've been bouncing around the country this week – sorry I missed chiming in on the hallowed day. . . Doc's offer of the GD set is generous as usual. Also the entire 416 tracks that were part of the sold out 38 CD box were eventually released as a high-def, 96kHz / 24bit download thru HDtracks dot com as "Woodstock — Back To The Garden — The 50th Anniversary Archive". The monumental task of herding all the artists, record companies, and assorted stake holders was more than equalled by the painstaking efforts of Andy Zax (producer), Briam Kehew (mix), Dave Schultz (masters). The historic 50+year old recordings will probably never sound better. Check with Doc or HDtracks.
August 19, 2022 - 6:27am

#1868

bluecrow

Joined:
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Shoreline August '91

Deadbase IX has a funny review/story about the first night - 8/16. Dude had 3rd row seats and for some unfathomable reason (to me at least) decides to wander up to the lawn during Desolation Row (I mean really??). There he gives his ticket to a friend so she can catch the rest of Set I from up close. She skips on down the stairs and moments later Jerry plays the opening notes of Dark Star!! I had forgotten they finished it the next night out of space with the Dark Star jam > Morning Dew.

It's both lots of fun and something of a fool's errand to try to guess the next DaP but for some reason I'm thinking that a '91 Bruce show makes "just exactly perfect" sense.
August 19, 2022 - 4:57am

#1869

JimInMD

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What I like about 91

What I like about '91 is the toned down nature of the Ultra Matrix and the introduction of DATs. I think I am right on this, but happy to be corrected if I am wrong. Don Pearson played a larger role and the cassette master was gone. Plus, there just seems to be much less audience noise pumped into the mix than the late 80's.

Still, a step down from the analog reels of the 70's and digital storage was in it's infancy. Just having Pearson look over Dan's shoulder seemed to help keep things from getting too wild and wooly on tape.

Oh, and ole Brucey sitting in on keys.

Not sure if anyone else has thoughts on this or not. The recordings finally started to improve from the low point. I'd say in 87 was rock bottom for the ultra mix.

Back to your regularly scheduled Dark Star Jam out of Space into Morning Dew to close the show. Wow.
August 19, 2022 - 3:41am

#1870

icecrmcnkd

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Yes Jim

I saw that too.

Dave,
91 Box
91 Box

John Perry Barlow

John Perry Barlow

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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.

GOGD/whistful

I hear ya, It was the same for me only in like 77/78. If they would of played locally I could of been on the Big bus a year earlier...such is life.
(Big bus being after seeing live, versus little bus being stuck listening in my teenage room wishing I could see them live!)
EDIT: Ha, think of poor Dave having to go all the way to Harshford with his Ma! Whatever it takes eh!

6/20/74 Cool show!

Awesome “sequence”, interesting Slipknot; JG and Kieth are super tight, but Phil and Bob sit out. Not exactly the kind of song you fake lol.
Sound was all over the place; sometimes great, sometimes things were over saturated...

Ok, who’s up for some extra credit?
How bout 7/7/81? Never have heard the first set, but the second set was a tape fav BITD.

7/7/81

weird

I had the first set on tape, but not the second

5/3/86 plays currently

"justajustajustajusta..."

Bears choice

That bears choice 'Hard to handle' NEVER gets old.

Wha'd Ya Know

Low and behold, my Dave's Picks 36 arrived. Long wait.. I had faith it would plop down on my front porch..,, eventually. Thanks to MaryE for the hand delivery.. I saw the EBike pull away.. pig tails flowing under the swirled, dayglow helmet. She turned to look.. and then was gone. Again, many thanks from all of us for all you do.

#1 of 22,000. My lowest number yet. Now I can finally read the liner notes. Wow.. apparently Dave was at this show, far out.

Congrats Jim

Great news Jim! Finally. Did they throw in some socks for the wait?

#1/22,000, Ha!

6/20/74, good show. Agree OB, the recording is a bit uneven, some parts great, others not as good. Overall B on the sound quality. Seemed kind of a short show for 74. Good pick PF.

Your 81 show for tomorrow OB?
Couldn't make it a two fer today. Hard to keep up with the overachievers.

Okay, so we have a month to go until #38.

No Socks..

Just a coupon for a cup of free hot chocolate.

Edit: I like the socks idea.. colorful, plaid, rainbow or paisley.. I'm all in. Especially the electric kind that blend well with my Birkenstocks.

3/31/80 the other Capitol

The first Feel Like A Stranger 41 years ago today. So let me throw 3/31/80 into the ring for today’s pick.
My one time to the Capitol Theater was 1972(?) to see NRPS. Dr John opened the show. Quite the rowdy audience, ha ha.

Jim & Number 36

Glad to hear.

I like to think that TPTB will always make it right, in time.

At least you got a GREAT number!

.... and free socks? Must be those Balboa socks they always advertise on TV. For every pair you buy, you claim every sock that those socks touch and all the socks that those socks touch.

36, Good Number

Actually, it was 10,393 of 22,000.. which is fine with me.

36 arrival

a good day

if you haven't heard it yet, Desolation Row > Birdsong is really good.

It's gonna get stranger

Far out... dug dusting off 6/20/74.
Ship of Fools sounding so good, man I dig Jerry's voice in '74.
And that Truckin' > Eyes > Slipknot! > China Doll. That's the stuff.
A bit under the radar, especially with all it's towering neighbors.
Speaking of... popped on 6/22/74 Bonus after and that kinda further proves why this 6/20 show might go unnoticed.
Damn!

Alright, you know it's gonna get Stranger huh Strider?

I'm hip for the trip to 3/31/80.

Hot Dog Jim them's some Hot shows in Hartford, love that '87 vibe.

OB I wish I could help with the cartoon.. but you got me.
Not familiar with it, but if you find it, I wanna see it and hear all the deets.

That's all I got.
So let's get on with the show!

I check my memory, I check it quick, oh yes I will

6/16/74: out-of-this-world wood
6/18: solid wood
6/20: nice wood
6/22: good wood
6/23: major wood
6/26: awesome wood
6/28: magnificent wood
6/30: beautiful wood

Couldn't see the forest for the trees

That's a lot of wood.

Wood

Remember kids wood and catheters don't mix!

how bout.....

Woke up with some morning wood today.
Went to pee but the wood would not go away.
Went in the yard and water the plants this way.
When the water past, the wood it went away.

I know, sad humor,,,, if it were good, I'd be selling ice cream!

It’s better than wood...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7mNr5WMjA

Woody Harrelson....

....love that guy.

Great Recording

by Rob Eaton on this 3/31/80.

Sounds like this run was fun.

6/16/74 Playin'

one of the all-time greats

3.31.80 Capitol....

....first Stranger!!

Ha

Love the wood analogies. Doing some home carpentry, so timely humor.

I gotta bump up 6/18 a notch though. One of the all time great Eyes of the World>China Doll and the WRS/TOO/It's a sin something..

3/31/80

Decent show, good aud...another off the beaten path notch off the list.

Yeah both

So both of them there shows sound killer today.

Nice suggestions PF & Jim.
I'm in June '74 with the Wall of Sound and it's sunny outside.

And anytime you want to suggest a top 5 PITB, I'll take the bait.

Amazing how much presence Phil had in '74.

Edit: 6/16 & 6/18/74 that is.
(Oil that is! Black Gold, Texas T)

Stranger

One of the great late era songs. I don't think I am alone in saying this tune made sense or had a calming effect on that point in the show where the ceilings and walls become liquid and there is at least a little concern that they might turn to goo and begin dripping down the sides of the coliseum/shed/theatre/area/stadium or wherever the hell you were when the shit really started to hit the fan.

And I love that song for that effect. It's going to be alright, now let's get on with the show.

One more wood

Minglewood

Re: Dr. Proudfoot

Goodness.. as funny as I thought my last comment was, it will surely screw up my future run for Senate. In summary, Dr. Proudfoot, deadnet's most beloved scholar.

My edited post pontificated and expanded the meaning of the word Minglewood. Let's just let that post die a graceful death.

Night all.. this is a family channel after all???

Or is it?

Favorite Minglewods

4/29/71, 5/15/70, 12/30/79, I like a lot of the 1977 versions also.

I'm "goin' down" (wink wink nudge nudge)

to mingle my wood with....uh....

Family shmamily

We are all just twisted old men here

of our own device

I'm "goin' down" (wink wink nudge nudge)

to mingle my wood with....uh....

Family shmamily

We are all just twisted old men here

of our own device

You could almost think

that you're postin' double

Stranger

I always like Stranger for an opener.

Just for the line... you know it's gonna get stranger...

I always label this in my mind as an "Electric" song. Versus China Doll I classify as a "music box" song.

Minglewood

So many great minglewoods. 5/28/77 comes to mind as well as 10/3/87. But there are so many more. Always a rocker. And the version from Ladies and Gentlemen from April 71 lights it up.
Didn't this appear on Shakedown Street. All new minglewood blues.

right there

with Dr. ProudFoot - 6/16 Playing is one of the greatest. love it love it love it. another favorite from that year is the first October night at Winterland, 10/16.

yes like a moth to the psychedelic flame of '74. that Omni show on 6/20 was new to me too, despite looking at the set list for years in my raggedy ass deadbase. listened yesterday and thought whole show was excellent. yep a little short for the year, some tape wobble and speed issues maybe set II. no matter. Trucking and Eyes were the bomb. Something about the Slipknot jam reminded me of a Celtic fiddle tune, which was not something I've ever associated Slipknot before. The China Doll was gorgeous. hopefully any tape issues can be ironed out for a release.

onward

Minglewoods

4/29/71
5/15/70
my first show, first tune: Minglewood.

Just for the sake of arguement

Today marks anniversary of my first show. 4-1-80 - Capitol Theater - Passaic, NJ.

RAH!

Didn't know shit! It was all a blur. It was loud.

Knowing now what I know, I was very lucky to be at that venue, we had great seats on the floor in a small theater.

"A" is for...

Alaska
Alpine
Ark
Avalon

Dennis

Pretty sweet way to start in April of 1980.

41 years ago!

Now if they would just give us a nice 1980 box!

Happy Anniversary Dennis!

That’s one hell of a start!
That should of been our pick...

STRANGER: always loved a good Stranger opener, especially if plugged in ; )
Like a second set song to open.

Jim/Senate

So do you think your taking my seat or VGUYS?
I relish the battle ahead, and a new breed of politics. Let’s start with that time you skipped a show to study for a test
Rrrrraaaaabnnnnnnnntttttt, (buzzer sound like when your wrong on a game show! ; )

Family Shmamly

Hey, I resemble that remark!

Here’s some family entertainment for the kids
https://archive.org/details/gd85-04-07.sbd.sacks.3346.sbeok.shnf/gd85-0…

Dr PF?...

Nah, I picture him more like some weird lab rat assistant in a white coat who likes to test the potions, later, after hours, after everyone else has gone home ; )

6/16/74

Isn’t that my good twin Oroboros first show? Where is that ole rascally rascal? We haven’t heard from him in a couple years! If your out there, hope your doing well amigo!
Perhaps Dr Proudfoot can conjure up some potion and summon him?

Wish Realgone would re-drop this one, one of the few I don’t have. But I do have the Bonus disk thanks to an unbelievably kind person here!! Thanks again Bra! Still can’t believe how generous that was!

BOLO and the four As

Hhhmmmmm??? That would make a sweet box!
3 shows from each historic run....
Or is it another clue?
Or is it a fools errand?
Hmmmmmm???

"A"

Alfred College
Alligator Alley Gymnasium
Aladdin Theater
Academy of Music
Alfond Arena
Alleghany State College

I think Bolo has officially announced the Alphabet Box Series and the end date for vault material releases.

Each year for the 20 (no venues starting with X, Q, Z,...) or so years we will get a box of all releasable shows based on the first letter of the venue, after the alphabet is completely exhausted.. all the worthy shows will have been released, Dave will retire and that's it. This is great news, the "A" box released on October 31st is going to be spectacular.

The down side.. I am going to be old as dust by the time RFK '73 gets released. An alternate box concept is the Everything Box where every show in the vault would be remastered and released as a giant treasure chest. (#StormTheVault #FeeTheReels)

Edit: The final box would be a three show box for Zoo Amphitheatre, 1981, 1982 and 1985.

As for my run for Senate.. My only shot is a devastating scandal followed by resignation.. so long as you two stay away from under age girls while crossing state lines, your seats are safe.

give it a listen sometime.

Gong Bong, anyone?

some people...

Last summer, my son's Prius had its catalytic converter stolen.

three nights ago... my Prius' CC got stolen.

BASTARDS.

If I could get hold of 'em, I'd force feed the thieves brown acid and lock 'em in a room with a non-stop strobe light and nothing but Bobby Goldsboro's greatest hits on repeat.

Luckily, insurance covers all but $100 of the replacement.