Grateful Dead

I just wanted to note yesterday was my 12th anniversary of joining this awesome dead head club! Thanks for all the great conversations and music recommendations!

I will absolutely buy it on Blu-ray if it comes out.

I didn’t attend MUATM, but have had grainy video of the show on DVD for years, with computer graphics to fill in the gaps between video segments.

Looking forward to viewing the restored version on Blu-ray.
Sounds like a grate Black Friday release.

DaP44 arrived today.
Sound quality - on my stereo system I can hear everyone, Phil is very clear.

Very cool of you to both step up and own it. We all have our bad days and have posted things we regret. Myself included. As many have already said, this is an accepting bunch.

MUATM - way bummed on this one. The closest venue is an hour and a half away.

Hendrixfreak - no offense taken here. You are spot on. The JGB shows I saw in the 90s were far better than anything the GD were pumping out during that time.

Now to annoy some folks out there myself. DaP44 has not arrived yet, but this will be the first release to be shelved without even a listen. I’m still reveling in DaP43.

Enjoy to all of you looking forward to this release.

Went last night with one of my old tour buddies. It was short but sweet. Like others I have seen the majority of this on the tube. It was great to be in the theater again. I didn't see a huge upgrade in the video.

Dave mentioned they had one set for 2021, but obviously cancelled it. I wonder what it was.

I got that phishing email as well. Would have to guess the site was compromised again. Don't reply or click on any of the finks. I would also be careful with payments. Makes me nervous.

....Autzen arriving tomorrow.
Plus, Phish had a concert poster dump the other day on Dry Goods. Holy crap. Needed to have lighting quick fingers to snag one. Gone in less than 15 minutes. I had two in my basket that were sold out before I could get to the payment part. I settled for the '21 NYE run one. Aka, the shows that never happened due to omicron lol.
In case you didn't know, some of these prints bands put out at shows fetch a pretty penny.
Last Five....
The Beatles - Revolver Super Duper Release (on Spotify). Current listening. Please dont spoil my day, I'm miles away, and after all I'm only sleeping.
Hot Tuna - Burgers
Hot Tuna - America's Choice
Dio - Last In Line
Metallica - Ride The Lightning

I've heard that tour posters match up to form a bigger picture. True?

Didn't get into the poster buying, I buy enough crap already :-)

but If he grows a little more hair he might cover it up 😂
Actually, he has more up top then I do lol.

But I agree about JGs interest in the 90s.
Though I’ve heard him play good shows then with the Dead, it seems quite obvious that he was able to enjoy himself much more doing extracurricular things and it clearly shows: Merl, JGB, Grisman, Sanjay Mishra, Ornette etc. Anyone but the Dead!
I think some of these other ones are some of his best work!
So the argument that he couldn’t play anymore is not accurate, as evidenced by all this amazing work during this excellent prolific period. No mho is he was bored (maybe burned out is better word?) with the whole Dead cycle and it often showed, and I think indirectly it contributed to his demise.
I’ve been saying it for 30 years, they should have taken another hiatus after Brent died!

Happy anniversary to NITECAT, we’ve enjoyed your company!

....yes. Some do..

Long story short: The Store (and Dave's Picks subscription, etc.) now require that you set up an account there separate from your Dead.net account. This may address some of the issues people are having with going over there from Dead.net, being prepared to purchase only to be told they have to log in, etc. If you did all that and it's STILL acting up, do tell. Thank you.

In Da House!!!

....but God Of War Ragnarok comes out Wednesday.
Any gamers here?
Dave's out for delivery.

I just got my DaP 44 today. I am listening to it now. Man I love Brent... Honestly the connection between him and Jerry had was and is so good. I am only on CD 1 so I have a lot listening to do, but I am liking what I am hearing. I really do think these summer 1990 shows were great. Maybe not quite on the level of Spring 1990, but I am not dismissing these shows either. I feel like the music is looser in the summer than in the spring in 1990. Now this is not a slight, just cool observation and one to which I have come to expect with the finest band in the land. I would definitely welcome more shows from this summer tour to be released. It sounds like Dave has this show's counterpart on his radar for future release, which would be nice.

I am heading to the MUATM this Saturday. Where I live, I am within a mile radius (walking or driving) of a large county park, groceries stores, restaurants, and the movie theater that is showing the Tivoli show. It is nice that all of this is so close. My wife I am are contemplating walking to the movie theater so we can engage in some fun activities pre show. I have been working on my wife's understating of the band and Pigpen is huge for me. So for her to see this version of the band on the big screen will be nice. I know we get 3 Pigpen tunes so that will be the icing on the cake as the expression goes.

UPDATE: I am editing my post for the typos I saw, there may be more that I miss. However I am also on CD3 now and I must say this is a mighty fine show.

....is here. And in it goes.
Got the WS on mute.
Edit. There has been a Cumberland sighting y'all!

I was at JGB on 10/31/92 and it was one of those shows that really stuck with you. For many years I kept seeking out reasonably good recordings, but it seemed to trade heavily in poorly pitched and muffled copies. This recording is beautiful, and the playing and soul shine so bright. This release is a jewel.

Yes, latter era Jerry side projects were good, but I think the "strong" periods of solo stuff match up with what I consider to be good Grateful Dead too. For my tastes, 1989, 1990, 1991 were strong on either side. 1973, 1974 same. And I saw many JGB shows at the Warfield that were not very energetic or strong in 92, 93, 94, etc.

....this pre-drumz second set goes on for a long, long time. Uncle Johns Band snuck up on me. Badass.
I got sick and missed this show. Ugh!!

38 years ago tonight, I was having a great time at the BCT with the Good Old Grateful Dead. Fun show to end a fun run of shows. It also had a Cumberland.

Great dialogue here, but a tough situation.

You have to give Jerry some credit for creating quite the world he lived in. He helped create or created the Grateful Dead. The psychedelic Juggernaut of a band. He said in an interview that they were too powerful and in the next sentence he said he often sabotaged them I think in a reference to hiding from any commercial success.

But early on, just a few years after the GD was formed, he began his solo projects that became the JGB. In the later years this was the shit.. the GD were in decline but the Jerry Garcia Band was his refuge.

Listening to this all these years later, it's obvious` the GD was a bigger thing than the JGB ever became. But for brief moments in time JGB floated ever higher than the GD, perhaps simply because he soloed more and at ever just the slightest higher temperature. It did seem he enjoyed himself more without all the machinery that was the GD.

It's all subjective though. It's a double dose. We got them both, how lucky were to get two great bands out of one performer. And the kick, for the most part somebody pressed record just as the curtains were lifted.

Just a moment of reflection, as you were.

For what it's worth, I get the impression that in the latter years the JGB was a hobby and the Dead a job. It must be strange singing songs that were written, sung and played when you were young, but which you are still expected to play with conviction when the moment may have passed.

I was able to attend three shows over the years
12/something/84 Seattle
1993 Seattle and Portland

fun in person

repetitive set lists
How Sweet It Is etc.
and slow AF sometimes

I rarely listen to JGB. GD takes priority.

that said...

there is some JGB that I dig
Midnight Moonlight from 78?
5/8/84!!!!!!!!!! now THAT'S a show I would love to hear all cleaned up. I still have it on cassette

blah blah blah

GD is my BAE

back to work, Proudfoot.

beware the Brown Acid, people. Some would love to dose the entire country with it.

blah blah blah blah blah

On DaP44. Extra week because of Mail "Innovations".

JGB and other solo projects really let Jer delve deeper into so many styles.
Anything 73-74 always blew me away. His Motown covers like I Was Made to Love Her. Solos going so far you wonder how he's going to get back. Then you go wow, never would have thought of that return. Vassar called him fearless when soloing.

Last 5 - more old tapes
Blue Ribbon Bluegrass - 1993 Rounder Records. A who's who of bluegrass.
Doc & Richard Watson - Third Generation Blues
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Live Art
The Radiators - New Dark Ages
Leftover Salmon - Euphoria
Cheers

My DaP 44 arrived Wednesday, just 5 days after the release date, and I think that’s the world record. Usually they get to me 10-14 days later. Weird that I never got any tracking info, but hey, here it is! And it’s really good. Like Vguy, I gave it a spin with the world series on mute (goddam Trashtros!) and really enjoyed it.

I think I’ll always prefer the early ‘70s to everything else. I could just go and live in 1973, as Dick Latvala once said. But I’ve come to realize there are good shows to be found in every era, and the “Late Brent Era” had some gems, as DaP 40 and 44 demonstrate. Definitely a unique vibe to this Oregon show: kind of laid back, from start to finish, but everybody sounds engaged, and the audio's good so you can really hear the whole band. It’s a whole different experience than what we get from a great ’69 or ’73 show, because of course it is.

Interesting to speculate about Garcia’s state of mind. I think he definitely felt burned out at several points, and he also felt like he owed it to everyone—the other band members, the crew, and all of us—to continue. That’s a classic formula for substance abuse: a person feels trapped by circumstances they feel powerless to change, so they seek escape via the wonders of neurochemistry. Which works, until it doesn’t. I, too, wish they would’ve taken a couple more hiatuses whenever Jerry got real strung out. I’ve heard interviews where Phil said he wanted to do so, but he knew Garcia would just go on tour with the JGB and just keep using. So they just kept on. But based on the recorded evidence, they kept it together pretty well in 1990 ... until Brent died.

It's a matter of taste, for sure, but I wouldn’t agree that Jerry’s playing was better with the JGB. I think he may very well have preferred playing with JGB at certain times, because there was less pressure and because it was probably a relief to play with a “normal” rhythm section that stuck to the chord changes and kept the beat where it was when the song started and played things the same way from night to night. But I think his best playing resulted when he was being pushed and prodded in various unpredictable ways by the Dead.

Last five:
Dvorak: Symphonic Poems (now THAT is some psych-a-delic shit)
GOGD: DaP 44
Billy Strings: Home
Hank Mobley: Soul Station
Kamasi Washington: Harmony of Difference

The mysteriously placed sun in the artwork reminds me of the Kugelblitz at the center of season 3 of The Umbrella Academy. Whether the the deadheads are naively summoning its arrival, using the power of dance to capture its cataclysmic energy or happen to be enjoying their newly found freedom of life as post-apocalyptic skeletons, who's to say. Its all up for personal interpretation. But I think there's a clue in the bottom right corner. Curiouser and curiouser!

On with the listen.....

Must fess up, being a first and second era kind of fan, have enjoyed 44 and though I may not pull it from the shelf much later on, dug the laid back sunny afternoon in the NW vibe that permeates an excellent recording. Maybe a touch too much reverb drench on Looks Like Rain. Remarks here reminded of David Grisman's story of meeting Jerry for the first time when they crossed paths looking for Bill Monroe at a bluegrass festival in PA in 1964. There are a few revealing moments in the Grateful Dawg film where one can tell Jerry is so totally relaxed and enjoying himself at Grismans house... when did Jerry get to play banjo or lap steel with the Dead? There was a lot going on with the latter era Dead, as been said, so many expectations, the big stage et al. Live jazz tonight, Paul Asbell's group with Gabe Jarrett on drums (son of the famous pianist) and bonus, a few minutes ago, scored a front row seat for Steve Kimock Zero at the Flying Monkey tomorrow night. Music is The Best!

Still my favorite for nailing Jerry's sound. Would be a great show to see.
I have a friend who when he got a custom Alembic sounds remarkably like Jerry. Guy is so good but hardly ever plays.
Jimmy Herring was the only "replacement" I got to see post-'95.
Cheers

Oro, thanks for the kind words on my anniversary. I enjoy reading your posts. Truth be known, I enjoy reading most everyone's posts on these forums. Music IS the best!

Arrived yesterday, but I didn't have time to listen, as Dark Star Orchestra were in town last night at First Avenue. Unfortunately they played a hodge-podge show with almost no "classic" GD songs! :( They played lots of once-in-a-blue-moon covers that the Dead played, plus Liberty, Corrina, and a seemingly-interminable Drums. I had a friend along who is getting into the GD, and I had to keep explaining that what they were doing was not at ALL like a GD show. It was the oddest set list I've ever come across while attending DSO shows. There was even a Low Spark that almost crawled to a stop at times, which I guess is true to GD form (from certain tours), as in when Althea or West L.A. occasionally slowed to the point of almost stopping! :)

Got the subscription and the calendar, so now I've got to get myself back to the Gar-a--ar-den (box), the second set of GarciaLive 19, and DaP44!

Be kind, rewind. Then vote for kindness.

Two weeks after getting the initial message telling me my order is on the way UPS tell me they have the item in Fontana. At least it’s started the journey.

....all I know, is that when we saw a show from a new tour, speculation was always, "will it be a somewhat healthy Garcia or the other one."
His weight was all over the place.
As we sat on the knoll outside of Shoreline after the last '95 show, we all thought that this may be the last time we get to see him.
On the plus side, winter warmer beers are arriving!
Finishing up disc 3 of Autzen. The Wheel into Miracle was neat.

Hey now ~ received my DaP copy 16302/25000 and it did not have liner notes enclosed. That is a first. I understand that they should be enclosed according to Daves YouTube update and vaguely in the CD description. Has anyone else had this issue? I contacted customer service and am waiting on a resolution. Fingers crossed.

please send me a PM with the details and I'll see if the Doc can find you some liner notes. So sorry!

Iz in da house!
Was getting slightly worried as it started out moving along nicely, passing within less than 2 miles from our house going to D town, then it just stopped in Denver…, like disappeared off the grid for close to a week.
Magically popped up and was ready for pickup yesterday, so in the end only 2 days longer than originally stated.
What evs, it made safely home, it’s ripped, gonna have a big breakfast, coffee etc, and do it proper!

listen, first set, first beer, first bowl.
I seldom get to listen to these the first day either.
It's all good! And I'm on a Cumberland.
Cheers

That was good.

Well worth it.

Thank you very very very much, PTB!!!

Nice Cumberland Blues

The show overall brings on a multitude of emotions. At the time my marriage was not at its finest and it was also a bit wobbly career wise. And, as I said before, at the show, I was waaaaay up there knowwhutImean.

No complaints, however.

Fun tempered with reality.

I am ready to get back into Europe 72 now.

God bless the Grateful Dead :)))

The music on the PA is NOT the GD. It's a bit jarring on the psyche.

....check this out. One of my favorite tee shirts is one that says Make America Grateful Again. It's my go to concert tee and I've been high fived, fist bumped and met several people that ask if they can take a picture of it. Grate conversation starter. HF knows.
Anyways, I do wear it around the in the wild as well.
Was as the store today grocery shopping wearing it. Was checking out when I was approached by a random guy.
"Hey man. What the fuck is that supposed to mean?"
"Excuse me?"
"That shirt you're wearing?"
"Idk. Figure it out."
"Hmmm. Seems like you are making fun of our message?"
I noticed he was conceal carrying. I know that bulge under the shirt.
"And what message is that?"
"You know damn well what message."
It was time to cut this particular conversation short. Like fast.
"Hey man. You do you and have a great day." Tried to pass by him. He actually grabbed me by the shoulder and went all crazy eyes.
"I don't think your shirt is funny."
"Its not meant to be, but you are fucking hilarious. Now please let go."
His face went beet red.
Other people around started watching because he wasn't exactly quiet while squawking.
"Fuck you."
"Ok. You first."
He let me by and I left the store and walked to my car. Looking behind me all the way. He didn't follow me, but holy shit. Some people can't see the forest for the trees and the kool-aid is strong with some.
Home now and spinning Autzen's second set.
Best shirt ever. Might buy another one in fact.
Please vote....

goddam proud to know ya Vguy.
Cheers

You are one cool dude.

I am glad you are ok. This country is reeeeeeeeeeally ill.

PS Fuck that guy.

....and I wasn't about to antagonize any more than I already kinda did.
I felt sorry for him actually.
What a sad existence.
The Wheel is turning and you can't slow down.

Just been to two of the shows by Tedeschi Trucks Band in London and on both occasions before they came out the venue played a lovely version of Brokedown Palace. I’d love to know who it was by. It was soft, almost gospel sounding and nearly a capella.

....you beat that covid!
Was concerned.
Excuse me if I'm wrong, but if I recall you caught it.
Joined dead.net 2007 club member lol.
Stick around.

TLEO sweet. First disk in. Hashables cookies & cream edibles will kick in by disk 2. I'm a very lonely guy.

What to listen to? Hands down Jerry. As has been mentioned I too preferred Jerry shows in the 90’s. Part was due to the post In The Dark insanity but truth be said sitting in the loge at the Warfield or to be honest even this show beat East Coast stadiums or even Sac with the Dead by this time. Glad I can fully enjoy the music now

Cooler heads prevailed I see.

I see nothing wrong with the wording on your t shirt.

10 second rule....gather yourselves and stay cool everybody.

in other news, the World Series keeps giving us Dead snippets. Caught some Estimated at the end of the second inning going to commercial.
Going back and forth with Caddy Shack on IFC.

#8623 has arrived. Will listen tomorrow, as I have finished the MSG box.

Sorry to hear of your stressful event, VGuy.

Sorry for your troubles.

Do yourself a favor a pop in disc 3 of DP11. One of the best Cumberlands ever. And out of a Dark Star as a bonus.

....I won't let that idiot get me down.
I'm better than that.
People Are Strange - The Doors.
It's really weird though. And not in the Bobby Weir weird sense.
I just don't understand some people's mindset. Best I don't dwell on it anyway. So into music I go.
Larkin Poe is dropping a record next week, and I am all in.
I've decided to play the Day Of The Dead Box set. Disc 4.
Thanks AJS. Cumberlands are the bestest.
Music soothes the soul. And Caddyshack is a classic.
"Gophers! Gophers! Not golfers!"
"Not my fault I can't understand what you're saying."
Asstyros suck.

Thanks Vguy - yup, got it beat. It lasted a little over a week and has left me dopier than ever! Ha! I felt better after a week but was only clear around the 10th day. I’m wondering if this was actually the second time as I remember feeling exactly the same right at the start of the pandemic but mistaking it for a really bad cold, shivers and ghastly throat. This time food and drink taste a little metallic and I’m just perennially tired.
Anyway, enough of that. Tedeschi Trucks are terrific. Last night they incorporated two Allman Brothers numbers which reminded me of my trip to NYC in 2010 to see the Allmans at the Uptown Theatre. TTB also did a lengthy jam around Anyday (Derek and The Dominoes) which went into a great rendition of Soul Sacrifice. They are a band to watch!
Sorry to hear about your upsetting encounter. It’s difficult to understand where this aggression comes from. It seems to me that the world really does need some Grateful magic to make us , in Jerry’s words, copacetic and kind.

So glad me and a buddy made it to MUATM yesterday!! Great sound, great camera work, great to see Pig!! I’m hoping to pull Tivoli out of the trunk today, and play all the music that was not in the movie.
VGUY, you are a 100% stand-up member of this board, and I’m glad to hear you did not have to break bad with that A$$hole.
In my mind, the worst development of the last 7 years has been people’s absolute need to demonize the “other side”. There’s only one side!! We have to share this rock we live on.
I am disgusted and deflated. It’s only on this “grate” site, that we can disagree, and not want to kill each other.
I have voted, as I’ll be out of state in Tuesday. That’s all I can do.
Well, I can play Dead, and a hundred other bands. And why not??
Music is the Best!!

Has Autzen arrived in Europe (UK especially) yet? If so, when?

Just curious.

As an aside, recently purchased some music and a T from the Garcia store and I have to say, it was painless and very, very, reasonable. Tax paid upfront, sensible shipping costs, and very well priced music. Got here in no time at all. (Electric on the Eel and Jerry 19).

If you haven’t ordered from there before, I can wholeheartedly vouch for them. Really good job.