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April 19, 2022 - 9:21am

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One more Saturday night at Winterland! Yes, we're back to home base for DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 42, the complete show from Winterland, San Francisco, 2/23/74. The one that featured the earliest amalgamation of what would soon become the Wall of Sound, the one that is so "loud, clear, and defined," it's been ripe for release for quite some time and we're glad it's finally getting its due.

First set or second, there are no wrong answers here. From the unique show opener of Chuck Berry's "Around And Around" and an incredible "Here Comes Sunshine" that would then disappear for 18 years, to a medley of WAKE OF THE FLOOD tracks - "Row Jimmy," "Weather Report Suite," and "Stella Blue" - cementing their status in the canon and an unstoppable hour through the classic 1973-1974 Dead that is “He’s Gone”>“Truckin’”>“Drums”>“The Other One”>“Eyes Of The World,” it's all exceptionally hot.

Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE’S PICKS VOLUME 42: WINTERLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, 2/23/74 was recorded by Kidd Candelario and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. Grab a copy while you can.

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May 20, 2022 - 11:34am

#971

Oroborous

Joined:
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To Hell You Ride!

Been there a few times, love it!
Stayed in Mountain Village first time there. My cousin and our buddy paid as they could afford it lol.
I wasn’t going to go (BG fest) but they talked me into it.
I went mostly to hike and pa-tah! as I did not have tix or credentials.
Climbed I believe it’s Gold peak (above Mnt Village?) and up past the mine and falls etc at the end of the box canyon? on whatever that Jeep road is that heads back to civilization? Sorry been at least 25 years? The night I hiked to the top of that, as I returned back down and into town I could hear Emmylou Harris playing just for me!
. We had a suite, but I slept on the balcony in my sleeping bag JK style. Amazing stars and meteors up there! Fa-king awesome! One of the best WE trips ever. Wish it wasn’t so far, but I guess that’s part of what makes it.
Never got to ski there but I was drooling the whole time I was hiking overlooking the back terrain etc.
it was always so cool to meet a wealthy person and/or celebs that were truly nice and down to earth! Hey they all put there pants on the same as us!
May 20, 2022 - 11:18am

#972

1stshow70878

Joined:
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Thanks Oro

It really was fun. I was never star-struck because they just look like normal folks. The townies are a whole different class from Mountain Village where the mega stars live. Some like Justin Leonard had skied there his whole life as his parents had a condo in town and later he did too. Saw him a lot in the summer as well, had to get out of Dallas! I think he still has a place in Mountain Village too and one in Aspen. You brought one to mind I'd forgotten. Treasury Secretary John Snow. I could tell when he was coming in because the guys in suits that talk to their wrists would precede him, always in pairs. NO ONE wears a suit in Telluride. He too wore the dorky ski clothes. Now Mr. Toll was anti-fashion. His outfit was a Hawaiian print wind shirt from the 70's or an ancient navy blue plain down parka. Salt of the earth dude. You would never know he was a big wheel in construction. Ralph Lauren very grounded too. Big ranch near Ridgway. He remembered me from shopping in Montrose years before which impressed me. I sold him white Levi's and a white denim Levi shirt for a BBQ he was throwing at the ranch. We would talk cars. He had supercars but my favorite was a '69 Mustang coupe, baby blue with a white vinyl top. Reminded me of my Mom's Mary Tyler Moore plain Jane '70 'stang only Ralph's had a 351 Cleveland and Carroll Shelby's signatures on the glove box and clear coated on the trunk edge. Ambassador Holbrook was a genius. He made me guess who he was as I had no clue. Took me weeks of 20 questions while he would be putting his gear on. Finally his wife had to give me a hint, said he worked in the government. He could speak extemporaneously for any length of time. Saw a 40 minute speech he gave to the U.N. on TV. His son said his notes for that were 4 bullet points on a 3x5 card.
For the hockey crowd, I worked with a guy who recently passed away who was Stan Mikita's cousin. He said Stan wasn't blood, had been adopted.
Cheers
May 20, 2022 - 10:46am

#973

Oroborous

Joined:
June 19, 2007

Misc. ramblings of a lunatic

It’s funny how many people recall meeting celebrities and comment on how they were shorter than expected. Besides Phil, the Dead was kinda like that the few times I was around them (not on stage).

DENNIS: nice! Hey, you know us, so, that and a dollar might get ya a up of coffee ; )

DEADMIKE: nice to see ya, hope your 42 comes soon! Think I have the poster you mention. I have it as part of a collage on about a 10’ by 20’ wall in our stairwell. The one with Phil sporting the SYF weed shirt and JG in pig tails? Think I got it back in the seventies in High School?

CROW: great story “ and I left her mad ass there by the side of the road”.

HF: sounds awesome! That’s the spirit, forward, never straight!

AJ: you shoulda just casually said “Hi Mr Hasslehoff as you passed by lol.
Hey, I told ya the AVs weren’t THAT good. Feeling it’s going to be a real series, gulp.
And if they do make it to the cup finals, boy yer right about Kucherov and the Bolts. It’s like they keep getting a little better the farther the go in the playoffs!

ISTSHOW: I know of what you speak. Worked “guest service” work for ten years: Golf resorts in the summer hotel Doorman, Bellman and Ski Valet in the winter. One of our favorite pastimes was mocking out clueless rich folk wearing the old one piece snow suits with un PC names I can’t repeat nowadays lol. For years folks had bumper stickers that read “Dick Chaney skis in jeans” (the ultimate insult at posh resorts) after his secret service guys abused and arrested some dude for simply shit talking him in Beaver Creek, Douche! I thought there was this thing called free speech?
Used to see the Fords a lot as they lived there, they were always nice. Later in life Jerry would sometimes do interviews on the deck/patio at our hotel, and his secret service guys would stay there when in town. We’d sometimes get to know the regular SS guys a little.
The Giffords used to live up here too. Guy I used to work with worked at their house a few times. Said Cathy Lee was usually nice and would usually just be hanging around the pool sipping cocktails. Frank came to the hotel once when I was doorman, asked where Tramonti restaurant was, I pointed and said right there (about 20’ through the small lobby under a prominent sign that said “Tramonti” lol.
First thing I learned about rich folks: many are pretty clueless as they’ve had everything done for them their whole lives. They always seemed to be losing everything: their skis, golf clubs, shoes, cars, you name it!
But generally I’ve found people come in two general classes: ones that give a shit, and assholes. All walks of life, social class, race, celebrities, you name it. After ten years of dealing with ALL kinds of folks, to me, that’s what it comes down to.
May 20, 2022 - 10:43am

#974

That Mike

Joined:
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Jack > Kucherov

Jack, you are right - all of Florida is learning Kucherov’s name. He is a remarkable talent. I expected more fight from the Panthers, but they could not get the inside of the offensive zone. Tampa Bay turned their amps up to 11.

HF - Welcome back, sounds like an absolutely awesome trip. Muscles tired in the best way possible, a humble run against nature, and some fine company and provisions to make it memorable.

I agree 100% on the feedback on this latest Stones live release, the El Mocambo (a fine club that has reopened again). They sound engaged, rested, revitalized with Ronnie on board, and despite Keef being in the throws of his smack habit, the musicianship is absolutely crackling. I’ve mentioned here before I knew a guy in high school that won a radio promo to see the opening band (April Wine), and he thought it was going to just be a night out, hear a half decent band, have some ales, enjoy. But then the Stones came on - sometimes, you are in exactly the right spot at exactly the right time! This release is up there with Ya Yas and Brussels for sheer quality.

VGuy - Gerard Gallant a finalist for Coach of the Year (actually, the kiss of death) > why was it the Knights dumped him again??? Kinda a Leaf move!
May 20, 2022 - 9:55am

#975

Angry Jack Straw

Joined:
October 2, 2012

Vguy

Margo Timmins - I have met her as well. She is awesome.

Regarding short people. About 10 years ago were were at a restaurant for my wife's birthday and Alec Baldwin walked in and sat two tables away from us. One of our friends says, "That is Alec Baldwin." Half of us disagreed because he was so small. It's well known how prickly he can be so nobody wanted to approach him and say, "Hello." Since it was my wife's birthday I offered to do it. I simply said that I will walk over there and say the following, "I'm sorry to interrupt your dinner Mr. Hassellhoff, but it is my wife's birthday and she would like to say Hello. Would that be O.K?"

She made us leave.
May 20, 2022 - 9:51am

#976

hendrixfreak

Joined:
February 26, 2014

I'm baaaack...

Great, er, trip... Little Snake is seldom rafted, probably because it runs only for 4-6 weeks in spring, then becomes a sand box. Big 28 mile first day, 18 each on second and third days. Popped a well-stocked cap of psylocibin on first day and had time and the heart to reflect on my 20-year journey with my recently departed pal, Zoe. Was able to convert the blubbering grief into warm love and thanks to the universe for her companionship and sense of humor. Let's face it: I got lucky. What a time we had together. (Thanks to Crow and PT for your recent comments...)

Late on the first day we stopped at a grassy spot among endless high desert thorn trees at around 5pm, having done the planned 24 miles for the day. My buddy Rob insisted that we use the remaining daylight to go another 4.5 miles and break the back of the 64 miles we had to paddle on this trip. Of course, we shove off and, suddenly, 25-30 mph winds kick up and freezing rain falls and the river is all white caps and sea foam. At one point we had to hold onto shoreline willows to keep from being blown back upstream... Amazingly, we covered the 4.5 miles in just over an hour, hunched into the wind, digging in with our paddles. A real physical challenge but I managed a few maniacal laughs as the rain stung my face. We would not be denied. Man, the whiskey and Indica tasted good that night. Lots of bald eagles, vultures (my favorite), great blue herons, coyotes, elk, swimming deer, swallows, meadowlarks, redwing blackbirds. A spiritual renewal when needed most. We saw one human in 64 miles. The morning after the first day, we were loading the boats (inflatable pack rafts, 6-7 feet long, 3 feet wide -- try that in big water!), by an old antique ferry -- a single one-inch cable strung across 50 yards of fast moving water. The "box" was ancient and unsturdy and rolled on two wheels sitting atop the cable. We wondered how many years it had been since a person used it. Then a sheepherder arrives in a truck, climbs in and rolls 3/4 of the way across the river (he probably couldn't swim if he dropped into the drink) then uses a tool he carried to winch himself the rest of the way to the opposite shore, jumps out and waves to our cheers, jumps on a waiting ATV and rides off to work on the ranch on the opposite shore. Second day we encounter a four foot drop-off -- actually two within a half mile -- at a bridge over the river with standing waves as high as our heads and we did fine. Then a river-wide pour-off of similar stature, then camp before the wind killed us. Third day, we entered the river's lower gorge and joyfully rode the Class II rapids through a 7-8 mile gorge devoid of human traces. (Definitely going back to that gorge!) Anyway, we had a time of it, smoking doobies and hitting the flask. And just in time, as extreme winds hit Colorado yesterday and today south of Denver we're expecting a classic spring snowstorm. Tonight: playing blues with a few buddies who knew Zoe. A celebration of life, as it should be. Zoe's resting easy in a silk tapestry under a couple of paving stones in the back garden and I'm turning the page..... Shoulders still sore but I'm back home with my guitars and a real bed.
May 20, 2022 - 8:57am

#977

deadmike

Joined:
June 13, 2007

Still waiting in Sweden ...

I have read what some of you have written, about the alternative tracking number, if it ends with CH, which my package does. I don't understand why it's being sent to Switzerland instead of Sweden? I found it on the Asendia site though but only that they had recieved information about the package.

I recieved a shipping e-mail on April 26th. Package was recieved in Fontana, CA on May 3rd, it was processed on May 6th and processed again by an international carrier on May 11th. So I guess it will arrive in Sweden around May 25th, perhaps, even though I have never undestood why it is taken so long.
When I order GarciaLive albums I get the packages in about maximum three weeks but more often less time than that. So how come Dave's Picks packages take that much longer to arrive in Sweden?

Btw, I have a poster of the Dead framed on a wall in my living room. It's from June 9th or 10th 1973. I have a tape of the latter since the mid-80's but would love to have an official album from both dates.
I bought the poster in San Francisco in August or September 1986, so I have had it for a long time.

Micke Östlund,
Växjö, Sweden
May 20, 2022 - 8:31am

#978

Sixtus_

Joined:
November 8, 2014

Morpheus

....I once ran into Laurence Fishburne on 18th Street in Washington, DC.
He was shorter than I had expected.

Sixtus
May 20, 2022 - 7:58am

#979

PT Barnum

Joined:
December 2, 2009

Vangelis Papathanassiou

Better know by his first name, passed away yesterday, he was 79. Loved those albums he made with Jon Anderson of Yes, The Friends of Mr. Cairo comes to mind. Jon and Vangelis made several albums together and they are all very good. He also was big in movie soundtracks back in the 80's. Via con Dios.
May 20, 2022 - 7:39am

#980

Dennis

Joined:
November 1, 2012

I know no one....

..... except the fine people here on the forum.

NEVER met anyone.

But I do have high friends in low places.

John Perry Barlow

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One more Saturday night at Winterland! Yes, we're back to home base for DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 42, the complete show from Winterland, San Francisco, 2/23/74. The one that featured the earliest amalgamation of what would soon become the Wall of Sound, the one that is so "loud, clear, and defined," it's been ripe for release for quite some time and we're glad it's finally getting its due.

First set or second, there are no wrong answers here. From the unique show opener of Chuck Berry's "Around And Around" and an incredible "Here Comes Sunshine" that would then disappear for 18 years, to a medley of WAKE OF THE FLOOD tracks - "Row Jimmy," "Weather Report Suite," and "Stella Blue" - cementing their status in the canon and an unstoppable hour through the classic 1973-1974 Dead that is “He’s Gone”>“Truckin’”>“Drums”>“The Other One”>“Eyes Of The World,” it's all exceptionally hot.

Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE’S PICKS VOLUME 42: WINTERLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, 2/23/74 was recorded by Kidd Candelario and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. Grab a copy while you can.

1stshow

Sshhhhhhhhhhhh, we’re on a mission from god!
Mike, I told ya not too tell anybody ; )

11/24/78: always wondered why this hasn’t gotten the treatment?
Perhaps because It is widely circulated?
I know it was radio broadcast and I thought it was video PPV or…?
I know it was definitely recorded for archival and/or other intentions.
Not sure, just know I’ve seen the video many times since then, and there are good versions on blutoob.
This show was a big early influencer on my teenage pea brain as it was one of my earliest tapes and having very few I played the hell out of it! It took place around the time I was fully becoming a freak, or at least a DH. This, the New Years show, and some Orpheum 76s were probably my first tapes and had the most influence on my transition.

Some many great one liners too, it’s like Bobs boning up for a career as MC lol.
But hey, I’d just wish they’d get these elephants off the stage!

I used to think Jerry was outta his mind as I believe this was around when he was really getting it on with the Persian etc, but have learned he was very sick. Being sick, perhaps a little of both? In fact I’ve heard there were rumors the show almost got cancelled like the following ones? And yes his voice shows it at times but my god he’s on fire! You can tell if you watch the video. He’s rocking back and forth and moving around and really into it.
This show is a must see for any self respecting head who’s never seen it!

Non-GD recommendation

Zappa in New York
Cruisin' for Burgers

Just now had my virgin listen

H
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@Proudfoot

I am!!!!! I was hoping for BOXSET '22 to be from Boston Garden '91 but the multiple years clue kind of wiped out that pipe dream. So I figured why not 6 shows from The Spectrum I'm down. How about a boxset featuring 6 shows from the BCT?!!!!

Lurking.... Shakedown....

August 13, 1979. BOAT....

Oro shoots and SCORES!!

Like a Rat

To cheese, what’d I tell ya ; )

BOAT Shakedown....

....ok HF. I'm checking that one out. You better not be wasting my time.

It’s good

But I wouldn’t call it BOAT.
I think maybe it was the purple dragons ; )

Multi-year Box

Every show has a smoking (crater of my mind) Shakedown.

That Shakedown....

....shook. But the BOAT? I'm not sure about that. No offense.

11 4 85

Check it out...

You'll be glad you did

8 13 79

I used to have thin-sounding cassette of the second set. I will check it today.

To the archive!

Shakedown Street/Frank Zappa/ Music is the.......

9/12/81 great Shakedown opener! Frank Zappa & the Mothers, my brother saw them play in 1970 at the Fillmore West, they put on a great show. Music is the best,, especially with bbq, lots of good cold beer, Grateful Dead & killer blues music! The big 1969 box is on the way!

Favorite Shakedowns...

shows I saw...

Long Beach August 28, 1981
Red Rocks June 14, 1984
Red Rocks September 7, 1985
Oakland December 31, 1989

shows I heard...

San Francisco December 31, 1984
Merriweather June 30, 1985

Shakedown

Seems like they played Shakedown at every show I saw in the early to mid 80s.

Attended 6/30/85. Prefer 12/31/84 followed by 4/6/82.

Shakedown

7/6/87 Set II opener (Nevilles show) is my fave of those I saw

partial to those in the Godchaux era

Long Beach '81 show smokes.

Music is the best....

....taking my granddaughter and her soon to be husband (they're getting married in August and I'm walking her down the aisle) to her first concert in September. Def Leppard / Motley Crue / Poison / Joan Jett. I hope they last the tour. Tommy Lee playing with broken ribs and can hold on for maybe half the set, then today Poison cancelled their set due to Bret Michaels having to be hospitalized due to a medicinal reaction. I hope they can last the tour. They're getting up there.
Saw Poison in 1984ish before they hit it big in a club of maybe 500. Saw Crue open for KISS roughly the same time and the crowd booed KISS yelling "bring back the Crue!!" I was 16 in 1984 and was impressionable and realized I loved live music.
Good times.
Edit. My step-granddaughter in case y'all are doing the math.

music is the best

yeah its pretty damn good

Great to hear

Thanks Bluecrow....

....looking very much forward to both events.
Check your PM.

12/31/84 Shakedown

I was also at the show, great show, great Shakedown.

Shakedown

A funky tune to be sure. They played it a bunch at the shows I saw in the 80's too.. most notably 6/30/85. They played this on Sirius yesterday for TIGDH. The jam is solid, it surely ranks up there. Poor Jer's voice is a big ragged for this one. Being there, I thought the Cryptical was the special moment but in hindsight Jerry couldn't match the vocal range he was going for. The next night has its moments too, I like those 84 and 85 Dancing in the Streets (well, I like the 1970 versions better but that's another story for another day).

Shakedown might be the closest the GD ever got to PFunk. (edit: ok.. ok.. I get it, you in the back, stop throwing bottles and cans, no offense meant).

I was at the Pittsburgh show at the end of the tour too.. I enjoyed those Neville/GD shows during that period.

Shakedown

Finally got around to watching the 11-24-78 video y'all recommended.
Excellent and Jerry is really animated.
Comments section one says they were on mescaline.
Another says Jerry was hospitalized the next day and on a ventilator.
And almost died?
I also learned the hard way to not trip during or while recovering from an illness.
You might think you're OK but your body knows better.
But some good bud does help with flu or stomach issues.
Now on to the other Shakedowns for GOAT comparisons.
11-24-78 is not the GOAT.
Cheers
Edit:
Brought back a memory of post trip while sick events.
Still in a fugue a day or two later while Shakedown album playing and my roommate grabbed the metal refrigerator door handle exactly when lighting struck VERY nearby and he got a big shock! Hand hurt for days.
And yes, that's the song that was playing. I recall your darkness (mine) when it crackled like a thunder cloud.
I was sure I had caused it.

Confession: it was the blotter...

Actually, the use of "BOAT" is -- or should be generally recognized as -- a mere provocation. Just like guitarists, beer, ice cream -- there's just the moment and the current perceptions and preferences of individuals, who I have noticed vary widely.

Jimi said the "best guitarist in the world" is whomever is hitting that note in that moment. Coffee ice cream or mint chip -- which is best? (This is a well-known Zen koan...) It's whatever the hell I prefer right now. As for Shakedown, the BOAT is the one you're shakin' your down to at this moment.

How 'bout THAT for slippin' and slidin'?? You can only imagine how I slide out of accountability with women........

And I can't believe that y'all scurried ....

to take a listen to 8-13-79 on my recommendation!

Next up: BOAT "Day Job"...................... now where's that tape??

Like the Shakedown Discussion

Always such a great “get on your feet” tune that could morph into a decent jam tune.

Oro - I saw the good folks in Denver gather en masse to throw the AVs a great party! The crowd was HUGE, looked like everyone was well behaved, and having a great time. So nice to see crowds get out and celebrate a little civic pride, because quite often when folks gather like this, they are pretty pissed about something, and things turn dark pretty quick. Anyway, good on Denver, and I hope you were there doing your own drunken “Shakedown”, Oro!

Dennis - I gave the first Charles Lloyd “trio” disc a listen, and my first impression is Meh! Both Lloyd and Frisell really sound muted in their playing. I’ll have to give it a few plays, but so far, it ain’t so hot.

Finally - Well wishes to all my fellow DHs here from north of the 49th parallel - it’s our national holiday up here (Canada Day).

It's box set month.

I wonder what it's gonna be? Unfortunately, what I always wish for ( 1969/1970) is always wrong, so it won't be that. Check Amazon, they always release something related to the box set before it is ever announced on here, ( vinyl, or a single show cd.).

The least expected box will be................

I say they combine the newly discovered June '68 tape with the so-far vinyl-only release of October 21(?) '68 with two more discs of '68 partials for a 6-disc '68 package.

Okay, I'm gonna need a toke to make that sound in any way plausible... (But they gotta do SUMPTHIN with those '68 tapes before I lose interest (i.e., croak).)

P.S. Oro, don't think I didn't catch you throwing asparagus with that "rat to cheese" remark, bro!

RE: confession

I agree HF, there really isn’t a BOAT etc, their all the best!
Or as Jimmy would say, “the one I just listened to was best”.
Personally, I think it’s futile to even try except for a little fun, and hey, by trying to think (ouch) what’s best, one often starts to remember good things and memories, so that’s a plus too!

I was just trolling ya in a fun way cause I know how to summon the genie outta the bottle. And hey no harm no foul cause I know your down with fun, and look how many posts we generated with our fun!

Happy Canada Day eh!
I’ll be cracking my first Molson Brador with my HST style bfast!

1stshow: that’s the stuff! Cool tale, I wish I would of collected data/notes over the years about that awesome cosmic GD serendipity that seems to occur quite often, especially when fully open and seeing the light in the strangest of places!
Would have made a hell of a book!

Sales

Email just dropped 15% off at Rhino 4th of July sale.
And the harsh teaser from Dead.net that only tells us the 7-13 announcement date for 43. As well as their "selected" 30% off sale.
Wait, what? My Light Into Ashes purchase now discounted?
Certainly thought that would sell out quick when I jumped on that one.
Goes to show you just never know.

Thanks Oro. Thought that story might strike a nerve (ZAP!) with this gang.
Turns out the lightning struck a huge old tree in our backyard and started the ancient garage out back by the alley on fire! House was a classic college student rental built early 1900's and the cloth wrapped wiring was from the 30's.
That garage (landlord wouldn't let us use; had his stuff in it) was a carriage house (had horse stalls) BITD.
Glad I didn't have my car in there.
Cheers
Edit: Now Garcia family sale too. Progressive discounts, spend more - save more (uh... kinda).

#43, dang!

No box announcement til after August 1.

Never thought I'd be disappointed to hear about the next Dave's. But for some reason, I'm not overly optimistic that it'll turn my crank. I rest easy, however, knowing it'll turn someone's crank, and that's good enough.

Shakedown

You all are KILLING me here! I chased that song for 23 shows from '91-'93 and never got a Shakedown.

Wave that flag, but don't catch them ol' U.S. Blues, friends! :)

Be kind, rewind.

BOAT

Got it - it's best of all time, isn't it.

I wonder if they have any stats or ideas at deadnet about which years sell best, worst and inbetween. And if they do, if this influences what they release. Maybe they do, and that is why 1977 has been so favoured.

Shakedown

Funny that someone mentioned the best Shakedown I have heard-- the 7/6/87 Pittsburgh edition with the Neville Brothers joining set II after. That is a hot one with a great funky groove in the jam. Just exactly perfect.

Now, here's a rumor....

On "another forum," someone posted that on yet "another forum" that Mark Pincus has publicly (source?) said that mid-July will bring a multi-year box announcement, possibly containing two shows. And that MUATM will be revived with newly discovered footage "relevant to this year." (So... E72 footage? This summer?)

Make of it what you will. Should be confirmed or refuted in about two weeks.

What?? Two weeks without any sleep?? Geez................

Egypt

Like I said I'm partial to the Godchaux-era Shakedowns. They are a totally different beast from those in the Brent-era. And don't get me wrong, there are awesome Brent-era Shakedowns. With Brent I skew towards the early years but 7/6/87 kicked ass. Caution - Driver listening to Hot Shakedown.

A couple of months ago I stumbled into some forgotten music (forgotten by me) in the collection - the Egypt release.

Pretty much fresh ears it had been so long. And among the many many revelations I was captivated by the Shakedown. So very-much-out-there-freaking-good. Outro jam is beautiful. Multiple listens (including right now.) At some point realized it had to be the second live version. First is Red Rocks 8/31.

The Cap Theater Shakedown 11/24 is a a fave. Had that one early on and it undoubtedly colored my world on this. Several months ago Bolo pointed the POTDWD crowd to the video of that show because there's a point where Jerry is in a major "zone" jamming and Bob turns to the drummers and asks "Where is he going?" or something similar. Funny as heck. I feel like its out of Estimated into Shakedown. Will revisit after Egypt Disc 2.

Like Dead Head Brewer says - Wave that Flag but don't get those US Blues!! Safe and happy 4th everyone.

Onward!!

No US Blues?

Dark Star jam - Spanish jam - US Blues at 3/23/74 is grrreat. Dave spicks 34. Feels like the song was written for that moment.

The 1st Shakedown

Thx Bluecrow! Did someone say Red Rocks? I've always been an "it's underrated" guy on 8/30-8/31,78. Even our CA (our experienced GD guru) buddy in our crowd liked the new rave up of disco Dead tunes which Shakedown sort of fell into. Definitely not in the whaat is this crowd. His reaction to 7-8-78 was more of a what the f was that. Shaking his head the whole time. They are out of control and it was great. May have been his first post hiatus show.
Cheers

No blues listening to 4/25/77 (TTATS)

That has a suh-MO-kin' version of U.S. Blues! I'll pull at least that one song out for Monday. I'm declaring it here and now to be a BOAT version. :-O

Now that I think about it, today's the anniversary of that killer Willie show--7/1/78

rock the BOAT!

:)))

BOAT or not, HF is right: 8/13/79 is hot.

this is 100% true: during Shakedown Street a dude walked by with his dog. The dude had a Skull and Roses shirt GRATEFUL DEAD

I love it

8 20 80

Chicago

11 5 85 worcester has some good stuff

Boat

mmm.. I thought BOAT was biggest of all joints. Damned dyslexia.

Loved the Shakedown talk.. I am terrible at best ever.. unless it was a total train wreck the last listen tends to rank high. My last Shakedown was 6/30/85.

I swear someone mentioned Bolo. I started watching this show called Old Man.. I swear it's Bolo. (notice, if someone else mentioned him and there's two references above.. that makes three)

Bolo.. help... please help us with the next box set. With inflation, Ukraine, Putin the Terrible (smelling shit) and all the trouble in the world we could use some box set or Dave's Picks guidance even if you are just making it up. We need a twisted muse.

Rant over.. as you were.

(Streaming Phil's show. Love me some Phil)

And cheers to proudfoot for being perhaps the most positive influence here over the last 48 hours (there were 420 close ties for second)

all righty, then

BOLO!!!

Re: Shakedowns

Speaking of GOAT shakedowns..

I decided to stream tonight's Phil show. W/ Scofield, Haynes, Molo, Medeski & A. Helms. Spectacular. I gravitate towards Phil when he get's a Jazzy ensemble. Holy cow.. Perhaps the best SD I have ever seen.

Shakedown Street >
The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys >
St Stephen >
Unbroken Chain
Help/Slipknot!/Franklins
Midnight Hour

Very, very good.

Scofield was immaculate, really perfect.

8 13 79

WHY is of "not released" status?

Hot stuff.

In Blair Jackson's book TMNS he lists shows recommended for collection. 8/13/79 is on the list...

Phil

Wow. That is a damn good setlist. I posted last week that Low Spark is one of my all time favorite songs.

I will take Phil and his buddies over Dead and Co. all day long.

43 Damn

Just got this email form deadnet

SAVE THE DATE:
DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 43

We're rounding 3rd with a killer complete, unreleased show. What will it be? You'll just have to show up to find out. 10am PT, Wednesday, July 13th is the time. Dead.net is the only place.
drp out

DRPRYAN

Thank you

Only 11 days away...

Hhmmmm?

That timing is interesting. Wasn’t there some recent scuttle about the box news dropping also around the middle of the month? Seems unusual? Or maybe I’m just all confused, so what’s to lose, you can call this song, the United States baaa lllluuuuuzzzzzeeee!

Rumor mill sez

Daves mid july

Box early august

MUATM "is anybody's guess"

What?

Had a weird month and a half:

Got COVID at a Gov't Mule show in Reno

Ran a half marathon and messed up my hip

Eulogized my amazing father on two occasions - tough stuff

Endured the Golden State Warriors celebrations with negligible brain damage

Kept having recurring dreams about being chased by bears. I'm convinced I'll eventually meet my demise at the hands (paws) of an ursine menace. They're watching me.

Shakedown: watch the video of the Essen version. The interplay between Jerry and Bobby, particularly toward the end, is improvisational perfection. Two people, two instruments, one mind.

Safe and sane, folks.

43

Hoping for 12/01/79 a show that's just ripe for the full Norman.

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