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  • #481
    hendrixfreak
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    We have a winner!!

    And the trophy goes to Oroborous for "fungal foxtrot" -- my gawd man, you should be a writer. Oh wait...

    Another story: Roy Buchanan. We first caught Roy at Carnegie Hall in spring '74 and probably caught him a dozen times across that year into fall, most often in small theaters and clubs. (See: Roy Buchanan at Town Hall 1974...) At many shows, we had purchased "seats" and we sat in them -- for about the first 15 minutes. Then a half-dozen of us would emerge from our sometimes scattered seat assignments and basically make our way to the lip of the stage. It's not a Dead show and most folks remained seated while we formed a small cluster in front of Roy. He would smile to himself. His drummer later told me that the band referred to us as "Buchanan's rabbits," because we were always "popping up" at the lip of the stage. To this day, I've got more hearing damage from Roy's Tele and Twin Reverb (maybe 75 shows, 1974-1986) than from a roughly equal number of key GD shows (1972-1992). (Key shows: RFK '72, Watkins Glen '73, Capitol Theater/Passaic '76, Englishtown '77, Red Rocks '78 and every single subsequent GD Rocks show.) Not braggin', just happy lookin' back.

    One such event featured a double bill of Roy and Boz Scaggs w/Les Dudek on slide. We were in the first 10 rows and it was so loud, no need to get closer! After both bands played, Boz, Les and Roy jammed at supersonic volumes...

    Not to mention the many times we spent the day on the east stairs at the Rocks, then dashed in to actually cop front row (one behind the actual front row, reserved for handicapped) and at one ABB show realized that we had WAY better seats than the fairly large contingent onstage in the wings.

    Basically, my life has been one dash for the front or a judicious stance near the soundboard when I wasn't working, going to school, chasing tail or poking around the backcountry. I'm semi-retired from the big shows and, looking back, pretty effin' happy with the way I misspent my youth.

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    Up Front when it was cool

    The first six or seven years we’d go up front any chance we could if it was GA and we got there early enough.
    Half the fun was hanging out with the heads all afternoon waiting for the chance for the mad dash to the front.
    We’re talking small Auds we’re up front you were often less than 10’ away from them and the stages were often only 4 or 5’ high, very intimate! And the stage sound was amazing.

    Speaking of the dash: At the 7/1/92 show that we worked production, we were on the stage when they opened the gates and it was wild watching the throng come swarming over the hill and down toward the stage at Buckeye as Healy blasted the Horse race Trumpet Fanfare lol. Like some kind of psychedelic scene from Braveheart!

    It could be physically brutal and grueling though, especially if you weren’t in the very front row on the rail, where you could sorta lean and push back against the throng. Better ventilation too. Basically, it was on the wall or nothing, with the wall being only about 4’ high.
    If you knew what you were doing, and the circumstances were right though, there was nothing like it, but nothing comes for free so it was often a long grueling day, but we were young, prepared and it didn’t really phase us, especially once we got electric!
    So early on it was all about up front. Yes the vocals weren’t as prominent but you got the golden pure unfiltered sound of their amps/speakers, and in 83 when they started using the Meyers stuff full time they’d put small monitors on the stage in a half circle pointing out to help fill in the vocals better.

    But besides the sound it was like going to school to be able to see how they played things and to check out all that marvelous gear out up close! “Oh, Finger Ease, that’s the stuff Bobs always spraying on his axe”, like going to school!

    Perhaps the best part was the eye contact. If you were really paying attention you could see them communicating non verbally and they’d pick up on if you weren’t just some stoned civilian, but could tell if you were really catching all the little things they were doing. It was like you were in the band and if they picked up on you, they’d watch you and see if you caught little things they’d toss about. They seemed to really dig folks who could properly pay attention to all this, especially if they made a mistake!
    I can still picture any of them throwing some musical little tid bit out there, and watch your reaction, and then smiling because they knew you caught it, PRICELESS!
    It was big fun to joke around between songs with them too. We used to pick on Bob about songs and Phil especially always had a good time with that!
    Sigh, those were the daze!
    BUT!!! learning the fungal foxtrot in front of the SB was pretty damn sweet too lol.
    And aw those awesome summer nights outside with a big ole moon during a hot Terrapin…
    Sigh, yep, those were the daze my friends, we thought they’d never end…

  • #483
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    Getting close...

    So apart from Watkins Glen we had partaken of the GD/ABB gathering at RFK earlier that summer, the first day. The GD went on first, I think because Jer had an Old & In the Way show in Boston that night -- that's what we heard. (He 'coptered from DC to Boston with Peter Rowan, according to hearsay.

    So a good friend who had not eaten the blotter said, "Let's go up front." Plenty of room to manuever that day. We got real close -- definitely whites of their eyes -- and several things unfolded, no longer sure the sequence. First, some Deadheads being assholes, a few miscreants were tossing fireworks around. Some genius lobs an M-80 onto the stage and it lands at Jer's feet. He used to do a little shuffle when he was jamming and, without skipping a beat, he kicks the M-80 (prior to explosion) back into the crowd with one smooth movement. When they started He's Gone, the crowd moans and boos -- the feral animals on acid syndrome. But Garcia carries it off and I think they closed the set with China-Rider. (Just looked at the Setlist Program, and that's backwards -- set closer with China-Rider, 2nd set opener He's Gone.) During China Cat I get acid-confusion. Bobby is playing a Gibson SG (I believe) and Phil is playing a big brown hollow body, but in my youth and ignorance I always associated the solid body with bass and the hollow body with a Gibson guitar -- so I'm like, wait, which one's Bobby and which one's Phil?? (I knew from photos who was who, but go figure in that "special moment"...) I said nothing, but I think my buddy realized he was leading a potential casualty around and we retreated. Also, when you're 15, although tall, you are rail thin and still getting initiated, so we did not make a habit of pressing forward. It was a foray only.

    In 1976, during their theater tour, I had something like 7th row center, 3,000 people, I could the band quite well right in front of me and discovered for the first time the buzz of the amps in the back line. I was much closer in May '73 for Old & In the Way: 3rd row, audience left, right by Jer and his banjo.

    If that's not a great way to grow up, I don't know what is.

  • #484
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    About 20 rows up at red rocks

    Is just exactly perfect. My first show 7th row middle was too close for the best sound. Got there early as HF suggested and had our pick. But it was so loud I had to sit some just to give my ears some relief. Next two times there we figured out, as Vguy notes, the balance and full bass effect was better about 20th row middle. A few rows in front the tapers section and soundboard (duh, that's why they put it there). For Brent's RR debut in '79 we got back closer to 12th row as we wanted to see the new guy and the sound was pretty darn good and it seemed the crew had figured out the Red Rocks by that third visit and how to bounce Phil off them. All my other shows were pitifully far back or to the side with McNichols '79 the worst sound of all, upper deck right side and an echo chamber. The Denver Coliseum, where I saw a few other bands, had terrible acoustics. College halls that were designed for good acoustics like C.U. Boulder's were ideal. Pin drop perfect for the Chick Corea/Gary Burton show. You could visually see the notes, no wait, maybe that was the shrooms.
    Cheers

  • #485
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    close up Newcastle May 1970

    Probably late to the party on this, just discovered on utube , lengthy (almost two hours) coverage of the Dead's May 1970 trip to England, rough cuts, casual interviews, a few tedious moments, loaded with inside looks and about 35 minutes of concert footage from 5/24: "Grateful Dead England 1970 (The Lost Film)"

  • #486
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    Seeing the whites of their eyes

    As I remember it, it was quite easy to walk up quite close to the front of the stage when the Dead played at the Rainbow, London, in October 1981. It was standing room only down there.
    I was even closer the first night on the October 1990 run at Wembley. Brilliant! Seeing people you have read about and listened to so much, for so long, at such close quarters. Prior to this night it was hard to believe that they actually existed. Nobody I knew had ever seen them, or even heard of them. Like living in a world of your own. Which, given the alternative, might not be a bad thing.
    The last night I was up the balcony to the right, and that wasn't as good. I'll never know what was me - I was high as a kite - and what was really happening. The people around me appeared to be dancing and cheering before the band came on. It was like they could hear something I couldn't. When the band did come on, the only instrument I could clearly hear was Bruce's piano. I went bombing downstairs to try and get in to the stalls, but was easily ejected and went back to my seat. The balance improved during the show - but it was an odd sound. And as I have said before, drums and space was incredible.

  • #487
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    Being really close at the Dead....

    ....only twice. Vegas '91 and Portland '95. Sound sucks up there anyways.

  • #488
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    Getting up front

    Was fairly easy early on. Then it became a headache.

    Back in 93 or 94 we decided to go to the Spring shows on Long Island. You were still able to call in for tickets back then and somehow I got right through. To the customer service rep - I need tickets for Thursday and Friday, but purchase Friday first because that will sell out quickly. Of course when she reads the first order back it is for Thursday. Annoyed, but I got 6th row. By the time she put in the Friday order, we got the farthest section back in the upper deck. That was the last time we got up real close. Of course as any seasoned head would do, we brought our Thursday stubs to the Friday show. The usher gladly showed us to our seats right up front soon after the lights went down.

  • #489
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    Pretty much gave that up around 85-86. Combo of no more GA, getting a little older, and most of all…discovered the Lysergic shuffle which requires proper floor space lol

  • #490
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    ....yup. They have changed a lot since I first saw them in 1994. People up front on the floor tend to get very territorial. Throw down huge tarps and will say they are "holding spots for their friends" and will get hostile sometimes. A lot of times I never see their so-called friends ever show up. Sad really. I don't go up front anymore.

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Submitted by That Mike on Tue, 10/25/2022 - 15:26

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Yes - I received my shipping notice last Friday (21st)

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Submitted by adedhed68 on Tue, 10/25/2022 - 15:28

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For the shipping feedback!

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Submitted by That Mike on Tue, 10/25/2022 - 15:33

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Please report to the PM Centre.

Hi Ones,
I can understand that urge to escape today's madness in this forum. But, like you, I also enjoy hearing the insights from folks here, no matter the topic. And how far we've come! Remember Garcia's "Lame 80s" as he called it?

It was the 1980s, the money decade. Charitable causes and activism, often tied to the values of the 60s were considered quaint and out-dated by my aspiring "Alex Keaton type" fellow business majors at our college. I decided to enter a college essay contest, "The United States and Peace in Central America". My essay wasn't perfect, but in my 20 year old mind, it was fairly good. A few weeks later, I received a letter instructing me to pick up my award at the registrar's office. It was a $20 check (for second prize). But then they told me the bad news - they had cancelled the awards ceremony. It turns out that nobody else even bothered to enter. A professor later said "You're 20 years too late". But amidst those huge crowds at the shows, I had met many kind people, and I knew in my heart that it was just a matter of time. I replied, "Trust me, you'll be seeing more of us very soon". I then placed the "Back by Popular Demand" peace sign sticker on my bumper, and never looked back. Until now, that is.

My point is, people actually care about issues today (and sometimes they even agree). And the Dead phenomenon helped to leave something special behind that transcends the music and permeates much of today's culture. A reminder of our common humanity. Without taking a position on most issues, the band helped to provide a gathering space for like-minded souls to connect with each other prior to the rise of the internet. My first peace sticker was actually purchased at a Dead show at a time when you couldn't find one in a store. And today, I carry both hope, and very profound sadness about how far we still have to go. Nobody should have to watch the news, and unexpectedly find themselves reduced to tears. But that is the world we live in. Finally, thank you to everyone here for sharing your unique perspectives. I look forward to when we don't feel the need to discuss those hard truths...perhaps in a few more lifetimes.

Thanks for the kind words. I am sorry I caused you offence in the past. I can promise you it wasn't intentional - if it ever happens again, do drop me a PM or say so on the board-I am sure it could be cleared up in a jiffy.
Maybe I should say, I come from a background where people voiced there disagreements with each other quite forcibly. My family were like that, and at work we had team meetings almost every day where people were usually at loggerheads with each other. Assertiveness bordering on aggression. It's no excuse,to justify current bad behaviour on past experiences - especially when you are in your 60s - but it can help to understand it sometimes - and help us to try and do better in the future.

I agree with what you say about arguing - whether it's about The Dead or the weather - its an ugly thing to be engaged in or witness. But to discuss things with people you respect, but who have differing views - I have always loved that. There's nothing worse than being with people who only like you if you say things they agree with. Well...there is...but you know what I mean.

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Submitted by Sydney Prentice on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 01:59

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There are some prickly people on this site who do not take kindly to a personal view, opinion and get to take it as a personal insult. Sometimes this goes on for sometime. Rather tiresome to read & it makes you forget what the difference of opinion was about to begin with. I suppose a good argument is better than being ignored.
Being shouted at & expletives used are not clever or helpful in posts.

I can remember having a minor disagreement with someone locally a few years ago, and he came round to my house and we soon made up. As he was going he said, "There aren't many people I wouldn't want to fall out with, and you're not one of them." And he wondered why his wife didn't understand him!

The thing with being ignored is that the person being ignored isn't always aware that it's happening, so it can affect the one doing it more than the one they are doing it to. It's a very sneaky way of behaving, though. I used to go out with someone who did it . Sometimes it wasn't such a bad thing, I'll say that much.

I liked what Hendrixfreak said in a different context a few days ago-to remember that there are real people here behind the icons. I'm not talking down to people saying that - I need to remember it as much as anyone.

Must admit, with a few divergent threads going, it's a little hard to follow the music right now. Thanks to all who participate in civil fashion, the way we treat each other here is so very important, we are a community. All for lively discussion on music and culture, have avoided politics here as a bit too radioactive, a trigger for too much right now. What Vguy said, while watching sports, turn off the audio, turn up the music. With a dvr spooling up content, easy enough to stop and rewind if there's something of interest. Possible to watch almost any game in thirty minutes by avoiding ads and useless coverage. Set record, do something else/useful for an hour, come back and play catch up with FF to real time finish as plans allow. Did sign up for 2023 DaP, no problem, impossible to not do so. More 1977 is fine by me, there's not a lot left so run it out. Found that the discount code shared on a thread a while back still worked for 10% off, astounding. Sorry to not point this out sooner but we don't want Rhino WMG to go bankrupt yet. Did receive shipping notice for 44, tracking number is not recognized, means nothing anyway until it arrives, 80s and 90s not my prime interest, happy to have them but no sweat. Looking forward to the new Zappa releases, passed on Erie box too$, 2CD '75 on order and the Waka/Wazoo box due in December. Happy Halloween to all, play some Frank while 44 transits, he loved spooky weirdness.

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Submitted by Dennis on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 08:04

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The new Jack Reacher book is out!!!

Somebody is getting a good ass kicking!

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 08:41

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....discount code you say??

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Submitted by frankparry on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 09:01

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1stshow mentioned Dave talking about two upcoming 50th anniversary releases for 2023. Could one be Bear’s Choice, the long awaited History of the Grateful Dead vol.2?

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Submitted by Oroborous on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 09:36

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The greatest invention of all time: twice the tv in half the time and no political commercials 😀

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Submitted by Oroborous on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 09:45

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That’ sounds pretty wild too Jeff!
Thanks for posting that.
Sounds like they had 6 track with the horns isolated already on 2 of the tracks so only had to apply SW (auto tune) to the horns? Still pretty damn cool. Think of all the early seventies shows where one or all are horribly outta tune. Same with the vocals. Using both technologies you might be able to fix levels AND the tuning issues!

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Submitted by Crow Told Me on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 09:59

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For it is written that when Heads taketh up Tongues against Heads, then shall the Sun be Black as a sackcloth of hair and the Moon become as Blood and the Stars of Heaven fall unto the Earth, and the Great Day of Wrath is come, and who shall stand?

In other words, man, if even Deadheads can’t get along, we are so so fucked.

I’m-a stay outta the politics, even though I have some pretty strong opinions on some of the subjects that have been broached. For one thing, people are just not persuadable anymore. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him think. Facts and logic don’t count for much these days, and there is zero (0) chance that anything I could post would change even one (1) mind out there.

So, whatever. Do what ye will. I hope you listen with an open mind to all sides, and listen to your BEST self when you vote, and make compassionate choices. And if we really can’t even talk to each other anymore, let alone run a democracy, well, at least we had some good times (didn’t we?) before the whole shithouse went up in flames.

And at least we can (mostly) agree that Dave’s going strong. Loved all three releases this year so far, and fully expecting ‘90 show on 44 to be at least good as the one on 40, so resubscribing is a no brainer for me. Basically, $100 for 14 discs of well-chosen Dead in SOTA sound? What’s not to like?

No shipping notice on 43 yet, which is no surprise. I usually get a notice right around the release date, and then it takes about one (agonizingly long) week for the package to travel the approximately 300 miles it needs to go to reach my humble abode. As long as it comes before Thanksgiving, I’m good.

Last five:
Michael Brecker: Michael Brecker
Grant Green: Matador
TTB: Best of the Beacon
Little Feat: Last Record Album
Ray Charles: Genius + Soul

....coming out in December. Girlfriend/Now wife and I went to those. A couple of the best Phish shows I attended, but 1998 was a peak year for them, sooooo.

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Submitted by SPACEBROTHER on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 10:42

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I concur with your post a few pages back. 100%. Has to be said often. I've purged acquaintances, former friends and even family for pushing the lying scamming ripoff racism of "that guy" who refuses to go under oath because he's obviously guilty of too many things to list here.

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Submitted by PT Barnum on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 10:46

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First, let me apologize to any and all who were here to witness my decline into the deep end of hysterics. I especially apologize to you Stranger, sorry for losing it on you, no one deserves that. Also, to all of you who commented on the topic, thank you for all, negative and positive. A lively discussion that I let get the better of me.
Got some news yesterday that threw me for a loop and I should have just stayed in bed, but I didn't and now I regret it. I have received pm but I will not address it, there just isn't anything else to discuss about the topic. Thank you and so long.

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Submitted by wave-that-flag on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 10:58

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2/28/81 Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL
1/18/70 Springers Inn, Portland (DL Series V. 2)
9/21/82 MSG
5/20/90 Hilo Civic Auditorium JGB (GLive V10)
10/28/77 Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall Kansas City

Be kind all! And go Ducks! (Respect for Autzen)

On board for Daves 2023 in SoCal…..

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Submitted by dmcvt on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:09

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OK, at the risk of blowing things up and bankrupting Rhino/WMG (ruthlessly cynical as ever...) here goes: a month or so ago, early in the thread on the new MSG box a discount code was posted. It's still there. I ordered DaP2023 yesterday morning and used it to save 10%. It worked which means announcing it here will start the clock ticking presumably, it will be extinguished... Hey, it wasn't all that long ago when I was buying much music directly from dead.net, individual shows from Europe 72, RTs, later editions of DPs, et al. Two, three times year, stuff went on sale, like around July 4th etc. Now it seems there's an over abundance of lifestyle accessories... times sure have changed, must be i turned into a curmudgeon. So find a cudgel and bludgeon the curmudgeon. Just remember to vote, please! Discount code as follows: CC22WMG10. Last three: Hot Tuna Burgers, such a classic if a bit dated. Bill Frisell Intercontinentals. DaP #21.

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:10

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Those Brecker Brothers albums.
Where are those?
Oh yeah, tapes.
I was too cheap to buy them at the time.
Glad I just got a solid restored deck recently.
Cheers, and thanks Crow.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:15

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....and his stupid family. Just being transparent here. Ain't no time to hate has its limits. The Woodward Tapes were just released. Holy shit my friends. Rant over.

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Submitted by Oroborous on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:44

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Are you familiar with Steps Ahead Magnetic?
Great fusion like album from 80s.
Scorching guitar opening track Trains!

DENNIS!
Hope your recuperating well old top!

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Submitted by JeffSmith on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 13:36

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Everybody has a bad day sometimes. Thanks for owning it PT Barnum. I agree with what JimInMD said someplace about folks around here being kinda like "brothers from another mother." I for one hope your "so long" wasn't permanent. You're part of this fam damily. Onward.

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Submitted by billy the kiddd on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 13:47

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9/19 & 20/70 Fillmore East, 10/12 & 13/68, Avalon Ballroom, 1968 Tour of the Great Northwest, ( tapes could be in Owsleys box). 1970 Fillmore West shows acoustic & electric ( tapes could be in Owsleys box), and last but not least 2/17/79 & 4/22/79.

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OUT

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Submitted by nitecat on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 14:28

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Hey now DMCVT, thanks for the discount code, worked perfectly! Took me 5 tries to get my subscription ordered as a guest. Saved me 10 bucks on an already great deal.

Billy yes of course, I was at the October 1978 run. The obvious advantage of growing up in the bay area. I swear, we must have rubbed shoulders a few times! Wish I remembered more of it. I know I had a great time and heard some awesome music.

Vguy I agree with your rants, I also enjoy this space being relatively free of politics. I could do without sports, too, but obviously that's a fun thing to chat about. This space is wonderful, inciteful, and I have a whole shelf of books to read because of everyone's interesting conversations. Thanks, all.

Alright folks let's chill out.

As you were.

... hope others avail themselves of that code for any other purchases, as it seems to work for most anything. Thought to try it on a whim, not expecting it to still work. And I have been very close to political comment, scary close as I stand with Vguy. Maybe we should have a discrete, meaning deadicated thread for politics... even satire might be risky... was hoping the orangebaby dirigible seen over London came across the pond for the last campaign with a justly stained diaper... but, better stop right there.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 15:09

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....and I bet you do, check out pushrainbows on Instagram. Incredible stuff.
Last 5
Bowie - The Man Who Sold The World
White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan
Wier/Wolf Bros/Wolfpack - Seattle 10.23.22
Depeche Mode - Violator
GOGD - MSG 9.21.82

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 18:29

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....yup. We are. We're family. I stay in contact with a few of you more personally in fact. Even met a few in person with no regrets and consider you friends. Planning on heading to the NE next year to meet more of you. I remember posting years ago that if i could, I would go back in time and purchase several rows of seats at a GD show and fly you all in so we could dance. Music is the glue here, and the best band in the land is the superglue.
I just had to get stuff off my chest the other day. I almost deleted the original post, but said to myself, "Nope Vguy. You posted it. You own it. Some eyes will roll. Others will widen. Others will smile. Let the chips fall where they may." Thanks for understanding. I love this site, and I love this country. Even though some may think I'm not "patriotic enough." Whatever that means. Disappointed for sure that so many of my fellow Americans decided to hitch their wagon to that guy. Ugh.
I'm not a fan of politics at all, but when push comes to shove, I just couldn't ignore the elephant in the room anymore so I vented here of all places. No PM from Marye, so I guess I'm good to go.
Rock on. Stay cool. Play Dead.
Edit. Push Comes To Shove. Another song I really like and sad that they shelved it in '89. Time to walk the dogs and check out the cool Halloween decorations in my neighborhood then come back home and pick a good scary movie. Thinking Evil Dead. Classic.
Any horror movie Heads out there?

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Submitted by The Outer One on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 19:57

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So I turned 65 at the beginning of the month and my son gave me a subscription to Spotify. Wow! Talk about having your eyes opened! What does one do with 1,000s of CDs which suddenly became redundant!

I any event, the last 5 songs added to my 1st playlist:

1. Down at the Rock and Roll Club - Richard Hell and the Voidoids
2. Sonic Reducer - Dead Boys
3. Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus
4. Rockwrok - Ultravox!
5. Ball of Confusion - Love and Rockets

Reliving the punk years of 2nd year University tonight. Like a kid in a candy store ...

That's a tall order, BTK. A few of those are on my list too. Fortunately, that list has been whittled down over the years. I have gotten most of the shows I was hoping would one day get released.

I have to remember if my avatar here has the dial set to 6/10/73 or not?

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Submitted by Willysin4wd on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 20:06

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Thanks DMCVT, used the discount code on the 2023 (and may a wonderful year it be) Subscription and paid it back by buying more GD stuff.
Last 5 on vinyl working from home today-

Hudson- Dejonette, Grenadier, Medeski, Scofield
Deep Purple- Made in Japan
Bowie-Ziggy Stardust
Kenny Burrell- Midnight Blue (played over and over)
Rush- Permanent Waves Box set

DAP-#43 been enjoying that off and on.

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Submitted by JimInMD on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 20:18

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I hit the first show from that release yesterday myself. Simply classic. 12/26 will fall in the days to come.

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Submitted by Vguy72 on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 21:08

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....hell yeah man. Enjoy!
Agent Orange and Black Flag and The Cramps and The Subhumans and The Dead Milkmen and Husker Du and Sonic Youth and....
W.A.S.P and Armored Saint are playing here Friday. Tix are $40. Then Weir Saturday. Tix are $80. Double dip?
If any of you recognize those bands, I tip my cap.
House down the street has an awesome Nightmare Before Christmas setup.

Vguy - now you're talking my language! I've been watching a few horror films lately - 5 great ones are
Nosferatu ( 1922)
Black Sunday aka The Mask of Satan ( 1960)
The Blood on Satan's Claw ( 1971)
Suspiria (1977)
Eraserhead (1978)

Suspiria is one of the most psychedelic looking and sounding films I have ever seen. "Eraserhead"...possibly not one to trip to.

PT - thanks for your last post. I wish we all could be as honest as you. I hope your last sentence doesn't mean your thinking of dropping out though.

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Submitted by billy the kiddd on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 04:42

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38 years ago today (along with alot of other great folks who post on this forum) I was at the BCT for a great show and the start of a fun run of shows. I bought a real nice tye dye shirt at this show also a cool poster by Rick Griffin.

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Submitted by JimInMD on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 05:55

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Saw that one in the Charles Theater in downtown Baltimore sometime in the early 80's. Perhaps the quirkiest movie I have ever seen. Quirky isn't the right word, downright strange. I enjoyed it though..

I recommend not tripping at this movie.

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Submitted by billy the kiddd on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 07:14

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My favorite scene in Eraserhead, is when Henry goes to eat at his girlfriends house. Henry tries to carve that chicken and the chicken starts doing weird stuff, and his girlfriends father is starring at Henry with a weird look on his face. That dinner scene is the best scene in the movie. As far as movies go , Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart are way better movies.

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Submitted by PT Barnum on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 07:34

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did you catch the quote of the day? "There are three things I've learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." Linus Van Pelt

Thanks everyone for your well wishes and positive vibes. I normally try and keep my emotions in check but certain things steam my oysters.

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Submitted by nappyrags on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 07:47

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Thumbs up on "Black Sunday"...I was 10 years old when I saw it first...jacked me up for weeks...I saw it at an old movie theatre close to where my family lived...it had an upstairs foyer that led to the Men's & Women's rest rooms...after the movie ended I went upstairs to pee and had to stop dead in my tracks...as a movie promo there was a coffin similar to the one in the movie set up in the foyer...I stood and stared, had to pee but I couldn't bring myself to walk past it to get to the men's room...Bravo Mario Bava!!!! P.S. this was the same theatre that at about the same time I saw the original "Little Shop Of Horrors"....killer cameo by Jack Nicholson in "Little Shop..." his 3rd screen appearance...

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Submitted by nappyrags on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 07:49

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My go to Halloween movie is "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein"...

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Submitted by Dennis on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 08:35

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The "Movies" channel has been tearing it up with these.

Caught a few minutes of "attack of the 50 foot woman". Good laughs.

Cop is shooting at a giant alien (probably 50 ft tall), shooting with a snub nose 32 cop gun,,,, no effect. They jump out of car and he starts shooting with "the shotgun",,, no effect. And I shit you not, reaches into his shirt and pulls out a hand grenade!!! FROM HIS SHIRT!!! (see, even in the 50's we were militarizing our police)

Alien then picks up the cop car (he was really pissed after the grenade) and throws it to the ground. Problem was he picked up a 57 Chrysler wagon and throws down a 49 woody!

Aliens with the ability to change car types,,,, the world should be worried!!

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