Grateful Dead

....while at work. Patience is not my strong suit sometimes.
Damn! I forgot about Phish's latest archival release that came out today. I'm going to Japan!
LivePhish streaming service is $9.99/month. Worth it!

The complete Winter land Oct 1974 run audio & video, would be gone in a flash! Any 1970 box set that included acoustic material, would vanish! I think they could put out 15,000 units and would have no problem selling out very quickly.

… some sad news which I wish I didn’t have to post, but my dear old friend, artist, Stanley mouse, suffered a stroke last week. He has lost the ability to use his hands to create any more art work. It’s going to take a long time with intense medical therapy. We are all praying for a positive recovery from this unfortunate illness tragedy. I ask all our brothers and sisters here on the farm to Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers and positive vibes for a speedy healthy recovery for our dear brother Stanley mouse. Stanley mouse is the infamous artist responsible for many of Grateful Dead’s “Art Of The Grateful” since the beginning of the band’s career and through out their entire career to date. Thank you everyone.
Have a grateful holiday weekend my brothers and sisters wishing all a rock’n time! Peace be with you
🙏❤️💀🌹

You are APPRECIATED, my man.

Back in the day, early teens 1960s, fascinated with Mouse Studios and Ed Roth's "Rat Fink" hot rod designs, created my own t-shirt copies. Who knew where that was going.

He created/co-created a whole lotta GD imagery.

Yes, I am greedy.

I WANT THE HCS BOX!!!

"I wait for delivery each day until 3" (and after that, too, of course.)

English football team Forest Green Rovers have teamed up with the Grateful Dead and their outfits will feature, according to the website, everything “From the comfortable hoodies to the stylish t-shirts, every piece of FGR x Grateful Dead clothing features a Green Skull, representing the iconic Grateful Dead emblem.”

Looks like I have a new favorite football team! Used to be Green Bay Packers....hahaha lol

....I usually mix it in with well known music.
My phone algorithm directed me to this band called Turkuaz.
Thank you T-MOBILE!!!!!
Funky awesomeness.

Grateful Dead, BBQ, Cold Beer, Great Blues Music, ( Muddy Waters, Little Walter, B.B King T Bone Walker), Billy Strings, Mollie Tuttle, Junior Brown) .....to talk about.

Killer version on You Tube from 1985 from Farm Aid, BB KING burns!

His art is legendary and foundational to the Dead movement. Positive vibes and best wishes for a speedy recovery being sent from So Cal ..............tcc

I purchased 30 trips 4 cd mini-box for $23 clams with free ship. Is this a good little boost to my collection guys? I'm 8 anõs late. I was going to get the crimson, white, and indigo but was too late. Hi, guys. It's been awhile.

I find this quite incredible, but it's true. Not really sure what's in it for either party, but so what. Forest Green are in the 4th tier of English football and are, by remarkable coincidence, the nearest club, in the top four tiers, to where I live. Obviously I need to go along and watch a game. If you search on Forest Green Rovers Grateful Dead you can see the stuff.

Last year the announcement for the corresponding pick started hitting feeds on July 12/13. So if this year is the same, we only need wait a week to hear the details of DaP 47.

Teamsters from UPS are threatening to go on strike August 1st. This story is not gaining any traction in the media…….YET……..I guess because today is only July 5th. If you read the news though, talks between the Teamsters and UPS collapsed last night, making a strike more likely.
Folks, this doesn’t bode well for us receiving our Dave’s 47 anywhere near on time if at all. Please join me in trying to implore TPTB at dead.net to ship Dave’s 47 either very early, or to use FedEx, or straight USPS this go around. This is not a political rant, this is common sense that should there be a strike, all shipments will cease in place, and that would really suck. I, myself am really hoping that the two sides work out their differences on time, but I’m not holding my breath. The last time UPS walked out, it lasted 15 days. Can you imagine your Cds sitting in Butner or Urbancrest for 15 days? That would suck. Dead.net, pay attention to the news!!!

am with this, totally. They are post-production on it now. WMG, get out ahead of this. PLEASE continue to use post consumer/recycled safe and sound means of protecting discs, not jammed into cardboard sleeves bound by glue that sticks to media.

OK I admit it, I'm a completist collecting these wonderful releases. So Nugs had a 4th of July 25% discount sale site wide, and I scooped up the three download series releases I didn't have. The sale ends tonight I understand.

They aren't bad, some of those tee shirts. I wouldn't mind the one with the lightning bolt on the back. As ever, I would want with long sleeves though - I have the kind of arms that suggest I haven't done a lick of work in my life. I have - but it was all in the mind , what I did.

....I also have thin arms. And long.
Funny thing about that, I'm not a fan of long sleeves. They rarely reach my wrists after a wash.
However, I am asked by shorter shoppers to help them reach the stuff on top shelves from time to time.
I also earn my living with my mind.
It's a terrible thing to waste if you let it.
Speaking of Waste, it's a really good Phish tune.

Even though my Davz arrive in the mailbox

Is responsible for getting the Dave’s Picks to the USPS, who in turn deliver to the mailbox. If there’s a strike, UPS Mail Innovations will stop all operations……..

I hope the next Dave's Pick is from 1968, 1969 or 1970, if not this one then the one after. I would also like to see 2/17/79, 9/11/81 , or 10/9/82 released.

...to see Neil Young this evening. Seen many a show but never a solo acoustic.

Although I've never been a big fan of Mail Innovations, I've had an absolutely awful time getting my Dave's Picks 46. In fact, I *still* do not have it. Both times (yes, I managed to get a replacement sent) my package reached the closest regional UPS hub; both times the tracking info said it was being transferred to USPS; both times it went no farther. I contacted UPS both times. The first time they said the package was lost, the second time they said it had been given to USPS. USPS says they never received either package. Not the innovations I'd hoped for.

Idk... can lightning strike twice? Or did both of my packages get swiped?

It's been a frustrating enough experience that I feel like it would be irrational to resubscribe, so I guess after 7 years of subbing I will now have to become an a la carte buyer. On that note, if I do that, does anyone know if I can upgrade my shipping for a single DaP? At this point I'd probably pay a decent amount for an option that's going to... no pun intended... actually deliver.

I would be INSANE with frustration if I were you.

I don't know how delivering stuff in 2023 can be such a problematic issue.

Appreciate the sympathy, Proudfoot! Ya know, one reason I feel a certain equanimity is bc I know I've done everything I could. Our own Marye has fielded my DMs repeatedly (thanks, friend!) and then a week ago in desperation I finally reached to Mr. Dave Lemieux himself. And Dave responded! And he said he'd do what he could to help. Just a few hours later, I had an email from a person at Warner Music, offering me a refund, and a copy of DaP46 shipped two-day.

Now, with that said, it's a week later, and I don't have either. But I have to trust at this point. (edit: I stand corrected. The refund from Warner Music Group has hit my credit card. Thanks, Warner!)

For the future, though, I think Rhino needs to take a strong look at fulfillment. It's not just me; look how many folks have posted here this year saying they have a problem with their order, but they can't even get someone to reply to their emails, usually multiple emails. That's just not ok, period. Furthermore, this may not be popular to say, but I think the price point for a Dave's sub may be too low. Having to ship 4 CD packs per year is what is driving them to find the very cheapest option ("Mail Innovations") and obviously that service sucks. Alternatively, keep current price but give a "+" option that lets you buy up to a shipping method that doesn't suck.

....well? How was Neil?

… I would love a physical release for Road Trips Full Show: Spectrum 11/5/79 from the Download series or at least release the complete download series on CD Format! The performance is just primo from start to finish! Phil is vibrant as ever and plays some impressive Bass arrangements throughout the entire performance!!!
Been playing the new 1973 Boxset for a few days now! I know a lot of people won’t believe this but my 1973 Numbered Boxset is the date of my birthday!!! Unbelievable I still can’t believe it! It must of been fate! Holy Toledo, Good Ol Grateful Dead! Nothing left to do but “smile, smile smile!”
This is Primo Dead for my enjoyment! Looking forward for the Vinyl Boxset version is released next month! My turntable is getting antsy lol!
Have a great full weekend everyone peace be with you all! 🙏❤️💀🌹

Last night's show was, as Forrest Gump would have said was, "like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get". I don't know what was more fun: the church-like Mr. Soul>Mother Earth on the pump organ, or when somebody yelled "play 'Old Man'", and Neil responded, "ASSHOLE!". We did get an "Ohio" and a "Heart of Gold", and all around, the theme of LOVE shined through.

....awesome.
My next show is Little Feat. At The Smith Center.
Usually reserved for plays and orchestras.
Never been there. Looking very much forward to it.

About half of them have been released, either as DaPs or in box sets. We'll know in a few days if Dave has picked one of the remaining ones for #47:
1/20/68 Eureka Municipal Auditorium - Eureka, CA
4/21/69 The Ark - Boston, MA
4/23/69 The Ark - Boston, MA
9/19/70 Fillmore East - New York, NY
11/7/71 Harding Theatre - San Francisco, CA
1/2/72 Winterland Arena - San Francisco, CA
2/15/73 Dane County Coliseum - Madison, WI
6/30/73 Universal Amphitheatre - Universal City, CA
9/11/73 College Of William and Mary - Williamsburg, VA
5/18/77 Fox Theatre - Atlanta, GA
1/18/78 Stockton Civic Auditorium, Stockton, CA
1/15/79 Springfield Civic Center Arena - Springfield, MA
8/30/80 The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
10/14/80 Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA
8/30/83 Hult Center - Eugene, OR
10/9/84 The Centrum - Worcester, MA
11/2/84 Berkeley Community Theatre - Berkeley, CA
7/29/88 Laguna Seca Recreation Area - Monterey CA,
12/27/89 Oakland Coliseum - Oakland, CA
6/22/91 Soldier Field - Chicago, IL
9/26/91 Boston Garden - Boston, MA
3/29/93 Knickerbocker Arena - Albany, NY
9/13/93 The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA

Wow. Quite few nuggets of happy there.

I will put 5 dollars on 9/26/91 being #48.

I also will put 5 dollars on a 68 show being #48.

I bet we see at least one of the remaining shows by the end of 2024.

I never saw that “banner” but I did get this list of Possible shows for release that Dave listed before things got rolling, and yes, he’s gone to this well often…not quite half yet…I bet we’ll see 6/22/91 since they just spent time on it, and it’s on this list. Don’t have a lynk for it, but the interview is out there.

POSSIBLE LIST and OTHER IDEAS (DS=Dark Star, BB= Beatty board)
-1/20/68 Eureka DS
-4/21/69 Ark DS
-4/23/69 Ark DS
-1/2/70 Fillmore DS - DaP 30
-1/3/70 Fillmore p/o - Dap 30
-9/19/70 Fillmore DS
-11/7/71 Harding DS
-1/2/72 Winterland
-8/24/72 Berkeley DS
-2/15/73 Dane DS
-5/26/73 Kezar (BB) - 73 Box
-6/10/73 RFK DS - 73 Box
-6/30/73 Universal Amp. DS
-9/11/73 W&M DS
-5/17/74 PNE - PNW Box
-5/19/74 Portland - PNW Box
-6/23/74 Miami DS - DaP 34
-7/31/74 Dillon - DaP 2
-9/28/75 Lindley - 30Trips
-6/14/76 Beacon (BB) - 76 Box
-6/15/76 Beacon (BB) - 76 Box
-10/3/76 Cobo - 30Trips
-5/18/77 Fox
-5/26/77 Baltimore DaP 41
-11/4/77 Colgate - DaP 12
-1/18/78 Stockton
-1/22/78 Eugene - DaP 23
-1/15/79 Springfield
-8/30/80 Spectrum
-10/14/80 Warfield
-3/9/81 MSG - MSG Box
-5/16/81 Cornell - 30Trips
-8/30/83 Hult
-10/21/83 Worcester - 30 Trips
-10/9/84 Worcester
-11/2/84 Berkeley
-9/18/87 MSG - 30Trips
-7/29/88 Laguna
-10/26/89 Miami DS - 30Trips
-12/27/89 Oakland
-10/27/90 Zenith- 30Trips *
-6/22/91 Soldier Field DSJ
-9/26/91 Boston DS
-3/29/93 Albany HCSS
-9/13/93 Spectrum DS

… from the old banner from Dave, I’d want -1/15/79 Springfield released! Love my 1979! Stay Alive! I would love an early release like 68’-71but I don’t think it will be a 69’ release because of the release of Dave’s Picks #44 being from 69’ not to long ago. Always love 70-71 era. So many dusky jewels waiting to be picked for a future release.
As for an 80’s pick anything from 80-82 gets my bones a shaking! I Love My Acoustic Dead! The music & performances Move me! Would also love a 1985 performance! Oh yeah, that would be primo! As for a90’s era performance I could see a show from 91’ definitely being a pick! But honestly, I haven’t disliked a single Dave’s Picks to date/yet! I love experiencing all Shows & eras from the Grateful Dead! I have faith in both Dave & the Band to deliver the ‘good Ol Grateful Dead’s’ magic for years to come! Have a grateful day everyone! Rock on! 🙏❤️💀🌹

I find that list fascinating. Like of all dates in May '77: why 5/18? I know it has that amazing Eyes but I always think of it as one of the 'off' nights in an otherwise fiery hot month. Or for '80, I'd have thought to see an Alaska show date. And just one date in all of 1990?

....10.17.82 & 9.10-11.83 would be cool.

That being the point just about half way.
Yes, great mini-box idea V.
Even if they aren't on "the list".
Always liked those shows.
Cheers
Edit: DMCVT, flooding in the whole state? Hope you're on high ground.

😁

....pretty much a one off. The shows before were a week prior at The Frost. Show after were five weeks later in Jamaica.
I mentioned this years ago on this site. I'm a big fan of all three of them.

Yep, some major flooding here, video from spots nearby shown on national news. Let the mopping begin... thank goodness for the sump pump and power remaining on. On a big hill, but next to a pond, so when there's that much rain streaming down, things get very wet. People who live in valleys along rivers have it worse, some rivers have yet crested.

Yep, stay dry up there amigo!
“Don’t just stand there dreaming…”

EDIT: those Sante Fe shows are quite nice!

Looking at video and stills from all over VT and upstate NY, many folks near water courses had to evacuate their homes, doing OK here. Good thing just 4-5 inches, a few spots had 8-9. Being near a large pond, not much above water table, not my first rodeo. Bucket brigade now done, dehumidifier cranked. Full speed ahead with HCS.

Frost 10/9 & 10/82. First year at the Frost was the best year at the Frost

Holy Noah's Flood batman, that's some seriously heavy rainfall.

Wishing all those affected as safe and damage free tomorrow as possible.

Wow.

Serious stuff as video clips will show, its been bumped up to one of the worst floods ever on record, shy of the grand daddy flood of 1927. Full extent of damage will take another day or two, good news so far, no loss of life.

2/14,15/69

Anchor Brewing is no more : (
Americas oldest micro brew, and my all time favorite, is going out of business.
What a cruel joke: with too many wanna be reinvent the wheel triple milk sour farmhouse mango double IPA crap everywhere, but now one less way to get just a real, old fashioned Porter, Ale or Stout, not to mention their annual Holiday Ale, my all time favorite, well, this is what America is turning into. Crap Quantity over quality.
Can’t even buy a CD anymore without the chances of defect being high….
Oh well, what do the pranksters say…nothing lasts…