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    Who's ready to boogie with a little Brent-era Grateful Dead from the Gateway to the West? DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 47 features the complete unreleased show from Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, MO, 12/9/79 and you're going to need stamina because this one is high energy from start to finish.


    By the time December 1979 rolled around, Brent Mydland had fully cemented his place in the Grateful Dead canon with his twinkling keys, harmonic tenor, and songwriting skills. No more is that evident than at this show boasting 25 songs including soon-to-be classics from GO TO HEAVEN like "Alabama Getaway," "Don't Ease Me In," "Lost Sailor," and the Brent-penned "Easy To Love You." It's also packed with whirling takes on fan-favorites like "Brown-Eyed Women," "Shakedown Street," and "Terrapin Station." And you've never heard a 2nd set quite like this with eight songs before "Drums" including an improvised "Jam" launching from the end of "Saint Of Circumstance." It doesn't stop there though, with a blazing finale of "Bertha>Good Lovin'" and perhaps one of the best versions of "Don't Ease Me In" the band ever did play. We've rounded out Disc Three with an extra nugget from '79.


    Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, this release was recorded by Dan Healy and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. Grab a copy while you can.

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  • bigbrownie
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    while walking out to the mailbox this morning, and I said, "Wouldn't it be great if Dave's Picks #47 just showed up today completely unannounced?" And here it is, #5173.

  • estimated-eyes
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    So far, so good. I am through Shakedown Street and approve of this release. I like DaP 31 too, so not surprised I like this. Mr. Norman has done a fabulous job as it sounds fantastic for a cassette master show. I wish he could have done the Alpine 82 Dicks Pick, clean that one up. Great to get another Shakedown Street and like this one, but I feel Shakedown really took off as a slunky, funked out jam in 1987-- July 1987 Pittsburgh has my favorite version and the Anaheim 87 version smolders.

    Ah, Brent tune debate. I admit that for many years, I really didn't listen deeply to the lyrics of most music, including the GOGD. I saw my first show in 88 and caught Brent's last shows at the World. I really liked him and what he added musically to the group. I think musically the band never fully recovered from his death as it was lacking that extra gritty oomph from fall 1990 onward. I liked some of his tunes, too-- especially Just a Little Light and Blow Away.
    What got me listening to the lyrics more was an outing where I was playing Blow Away from Dozin' at the Knick and a friend pointed out how the song's lyrics are written from the perspective of an abuser-- he is asking to be commended for 'I never held you against your will.' Ugh....

    That said, I like the jams in Blow Away (JFK 7/7/89 anyone) and still enjoy Just a Little Light. I think his tunes were too personal compared to the Jerry and Bob songs, and they were usually about some trouble with his lady, told in a much darker way than traditional blues songs. When I heard a 'Don't Need Love' on a recent listen, all I could think was 'We all need love, Brent is wrong.'

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    I've only listened to the first set so far but I'm already sure this show will be placed into rotation. The energy bobs along even and consistent, as you expect from early Brent era. Sound mix is quite balanced and Phil in particular sounds fabulous. Just listen to him throw down his input toward the end of Alabama Getaway. After that, I couldn't not listen to him the rest of the way through. Only minor critique is that Jerry's Row Jimmy guitar line regresses back to early 70s mode. And it doesn't fit. But that's not actually a critique. Not even a quib. More a noticing point of how the band was no longer the band it used to be. Always further and onward! The only way to go. Maybe Jerry noticed himself...... that fretwork during Candyman.... pure Tiger.

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    what a long strange trip it's been

    Still truckin, just a little bit slower and a bit more tattered. Been thinking about Jer alot lately, miss him and those days. Check out those jams put up in his honor, some real good ones. Love ya Jerry, no one will ever shine the light like you. Peace, Love, Jerry.

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    Do you think they sent these…

    Do you think they sent these late on purpose or just got lucky?

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    Landed in manhattan…

    Landed in manhattan yesterday on Captain trips Birthday!

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    I got an offer to buy an extended warranty for my car....

    ....in the mail today.
    That being said, I went with Dave's 44 Autzen Stadium '90 for my Garcia birthday listening tonight.
    That's in my wheelhouse.
    I arrived at the top of the 7th inning, but at least I made it to the game!
    The seventh inning stretch was just exactly perfect.
    Edit....yay! A Cumberland.
    I only glanced at the setlist and saw Feel Like A Stranger, then turned my head.
    Phish fans are funny in that they always seem there is a theme regarding MSG runs.
    Today it was "Garcia/The Dead".
    First song was Ghost. Second song was Reba. That's GR. Two into Grateful.
    "Are they going to spell Grateful Dead"?
    No A song after. Hopes were dashed lol.
    Including mine. Was crossing fingers for Alaska.
    But they did play Timber (Jerry The Mule) later.
    It's a cult man. Sign my ass up.
    King Gizzard is just all over the place.
    Pigeon hole those guys. I dare you.
    All Over The Place - The Bangles.
    Hey. I smoked a lil herb so go easy, because these just come to me.
    Legal in MN now btw. Where's Deadheadbrewer?
    The music never stops.
    Double high five edit to GratefulHan.
    You had a blast and you know it.

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    Mine arrived today

    Yes, appropriate for JG's birthday, BTK.

    :)))

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    So far, so good. 12/9/79 has not disappointed me. I am about halfway through the 1st set (Disc 1). it is a typical setlist for the era but played well. No doubt Brent is the catalyst for that, but I do agree that some of his original tunes don't do it for me. I am looking forward to 2nd set and the bouns material from 12/4/79.

    * I took a break from this show to listen to the free stream of the Phish opener for tonight, which is Ghost. It is still going as I am typing this.

    A spin on my last 5- shows I have seen:

    Dead & Co 6/5/23 - show was good, the traffic getting in was not
    Ziggy Marley 7/19/23 -*was awesome . opened for TTB
    Tedeschi Trucks Band 7/19/23 - great show, great band
    Phish 7/21/23 - good show, nice, not thrilling, but nice
    Phish 7/22/23 - pretty good show as well. Everything is Right achieved liftoff as the 2nd set opener

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    Very nice, my era though :-)

    Agree with Mr Ones,,, Loud, crisp in your face recording. Vocals maybe a hair hot, but the instruments are spot on.

    If this came from cassette..... should lay to rest about cassette masters.

    So,,, how much of the uptown 12/4 has now been put out. Quick check made it look like the chunk b4 this chunk.

    I'm gonna like this one.

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Who's ready to boogie with a little Brent-era Grateful Dead from the Gateway to the West? DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 47 features the complete unreleased show from Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, MO, 12/9/79 and you're going to need stamina because this one is high energy from start to finish.


By the time December 1979 rolled around, Brent Mydland had fully cemented his place in the Grateful Dead canon with his twinkling keys, harmonic tenor, and songwriting skills. No more is that evident than at this show boasting 25 songs including soon-to-be classics from GO TO HEAVEN like "Alabama Getaway," "Don't Ease Me In," "Lost Sailor," and the Brent-penned "Easy To Love You." It's also packed with whirling takes on fan-favorites like "Brown-Eyed Women," "Shakedown Street," and "Terrapin Station." And you've never heard a 2nd set quite like this with eight songs before "Drums" including an improvised "Jam" launching from the end of "Saint Of Circumstance." It doesn't stop there though, with a blazing finale of "Bertha>Good Lovin'" and perhaps one of the best versions of "Don't Ease Me In" the band ever did play. We've rounded out Disc Three with an extra nugget from '79.


Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, this release was recorded by Dan Healy and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. Grab a copy while you can.

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What would yo mama think
Pretty Peggy-O

Acid Mothers Temple

"Pink Lady Lemonade"

I discovered this walking Green Lake yesterday after a snack

Veeeeerrry nice

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Did I beat BTK to the punch with this one?
Two great shows I was lucky to attend. 76 was just exactly perfect. 1982 is the last year I really enjoyed, just couldn't take Jerry's voice, health and appearance going downhill after that.

Last 5(all vinyl):
Caravan: For Girls who Grow Plump in the Night
Misfits: 12 Hits From Hell
Jefferson Airplane: 9-30-66 boot
GD: 10/9/76
Motown Chartbusters Vol 4

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Good choice Cousin! I forgot that had been issued. RGM?
10-9-76 set 2 with a 10 song jam. And what a jam.
Cheers

It is indeed possible (and quite quick 'n easy) to download the JotW @ForensicDocEleven

However, I cannot seem to post instructions, nor even DM it to you; I tried my level best, removed all l1nks etc but it just kept saying that the site won't allow embeds or lnks and it even flagged me when I tried to send you my emial addr (misspellings deliberate). UPDATE: I finally got a DM sent w/ my contact info

Oro - what a great tape to get practicing on! I love to hear how 12/5/71 has stirred people, their hearts and minds or their souls or their ears or their hands. Or all of it. There's just some powerful magic radiating from that night's efforts. God Bless the Good ol' Grateful Dead

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41 years ago today I was up at the Frost to see the Dead put on a fantastic show. This was the first time the Dead played at the Frost and it might have been my favorite. This one is a must release, if they ever release any shows from the Frost.

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Mornin', rockers!!!

I was able to capture that 1/21/71, anybody who needs/wants, you know where to find me.............

Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man................

Rock on!!!

Doc
Determination becomes obsession and then it becomes all that matters...............

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10.22.83: Carrier Dome

Chet Atkins: Almost Alone

11.23.73: El Paso

Howlin' Wolf: The London Sessions

10.23.73: Bloomington, MN

...leave nothing but footprints; yet in a digital world, one man gathers what another man spills...

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10.22.83: Carrier Dome

Chet Atkins: Almost Alone

11.23.73: El Paso

Howlin' Wolf: The London Sessions

10.23.73: Bloomington, MN

...leave nothing but footprints; yet in a digital world, one man gathers what another man spills...

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Per Reddit, Dave's Picks 48 is 11/20/71.

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I'll withhold judgement until I hear it in full processed form.

I listened to 11/17/71 over the past few days...it was OK, but no wood.

I hope 11/20/71 remedies that.

(I love ya Dave....1968....1968....1968....1968....1968....)

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Alan I haven’t rechecked but looking at my subscription order a few days ago the date you mention was shown as DaP #48. Unless this is a cunning plot by deaddotnet to throw us off the scent it would seem that it is more than a rumour.

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43 Years ago today, 2 rocking Grateful Dead shows! Casey Jones encore on 10/9, these 2 shows burned! I'm really glad that the acoustic sets for these 2 shows were released, hopefully we will see all these shows put out in one BIG BOX SET. Fun times !!!

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… received my Grateful Dead vinyl box set,
Over 5 Lp’s recording of the Madison square garden concert from 3/9/81 and it sounds awesome! Great job on this first pressing. Really nice performance & audio quality is primo! Any one else purchase a Boxset??!

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Enjoy hoisting the banner.

Connor Bedard initial thoughts. Young and skilled, but smaller than I expected.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Barry Melrose. Tough news. I wish him well.

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....the pre-game was extra over the top. Hey! It's Vegas!
Melrose. Ugh.
Not good news regarding Mary Lou Retton either. But I guess that's on her.

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Where's forensicdoc when you need him?

Doc??

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Around comment 62 or so when it first leaked.
Not a full review but it'll do.
We said his name 3 times fast and he appeared.
Good health to the Doc & wife.
Cheers

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Anyone else order this disc? Was supposed to release over a week ago,,,, I've had no word, see no tracking on order receipt.

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The 4th pick of the year is generally good but not grate, seems this year is no exception.

In Burlington, VT visiting my daughter for her 21st and leaf peeping, she's at UVM. Was at Nectar's last night for "Dead Night." It rocked, I was one of the oldest guys there, mostly 20's and 30's. Also, this town is FULL of Dead stuff, Phish music, flags, images, nowhere to be found. Cracking me up

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Good morning to HF and all you other rockers!!!

I am here, but in serious lurker mode. One only has to ask............

IF 11/20/71 is the next Dave's, I think people will enjoy it. I'm guessing it's a returned tapes type of deal, if it's an upgrade I'm thinking of quality comparable to Albuquerque/Ann Arbor. Solid show, especially the second set. The question is, what to put on the third CD? Maybe the recently exhibited 1/21/71? Ah, one can only hope.........

Don't really wanna get into details about health issues just yet, but here's a clue.......H/O.............and I don't mean trains..........

You can find the entire cosmos lurking in its least remarkable objects.......

Rock on!

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There's something about shadows because you make your own mind up about what's lurking in them.....

Maybe it would be as well to ignore the Keith era for the next couple of years. Unless something truly different can be found, like the Fall 73 shows with horns. Otherwise there's a risk we could be getting slightly inferior versions of shows we've already got.
And 10/12/68 would be brilliant way to start. No Dave's Picks released so far is remotely like it.

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… on the subject of future Dave’s picks , how about the performance at Tacoma Dome 10//20/85 ?!

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Billy's getting enough love and playing enough incredible stuff that we kinda thought he deserved his own thread.
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I'll see what's up with that...
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but hey, I'm a mod, so if you and/or others continue to have this difficulty I will pass it up the line. Sorry for the trouble! And if you have problems, describe the error messages you're getting and anything else that seems to be going on...thanks!
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10 8 81

From my Craig collection

Worth a listen

Also, another reason why I don't look at setlists: 9 25 81

A few nice surprises in that show

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I've been listening to a lot of October 83 and now I have Day Job stuck in my head... :(

Why hasn't 10/15/83 ever come out? Maybe Dave doesn't bother if there are already good boards around?

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I was at this show, lots of fun, th4e sun dome is a great place with a floating dome, place sucked you in and spat you out. Second set here is awesome, with a great Drums>Space into Jerry doing a great reading of "Comes a Time". Gimme some loving too, First time hearing the band doing that one. Good times had by all.

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...30 seemed so old.

Just reflecting back over the last few weeks and posts I had not been able to post.

Someone posted about Hampton 1988, specifically 1988-03-27. I went to the Atlanta and then Hampton shows. They were all very good, but the March 27th shows was spectacular. It had the first Space to open a set since 1985-10-31. That one was space>Werewolves of London. Know everyone around here knows that but just thought I would post just in case.

Then was discussed the 1988 Cap. Center shows. We did that run, so I was extremely happy to see the Ripple. One of my favorite songs. Although, it was sad why they played that Ripple. Did those shows, then hit Miami, Tampa-St. Pete, and New Orleans.

Someone posted about Eric Clapton 24 nights. I have the dvd and cd's. Watched the dvd a couple of weeks back. It is very good but has its flaws also.

Seems like there was one more but it slips me.

I also in the last few weeks listened to Chicago's first 2 albums remastered on cd, both are great. The first album is still my favorite.

Oh well, enough for now.

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are relatively brief. But fun.

Ripple....they played that in 88 immediately after the two blechy shows in the Northwest, Tacoma (actually, kind of OK with Touch of Grey out of Space) and Eugene (still annoyed by that show in 2023)

I like the idea of it. I am half way through Paris 9/18/74, so I will be having my brain drilled by Seastones later tonight. That opens set 2, as it did for a few other 74 shows, so maybe that was a sort of precedent for the set opening Spaces.

Too busy lately, whats happened to our daylight. Thank goodness for GOGD. Have been trying to review much of E72, including the couple shows never heard before like Newcastle and loving every minute. As much as I have banged on the primal drum and would love to have more 1968, 71-73 is such peak period too, E72 monumental. Just had the extra fun and unlikely experience of running into John Scott of Deadbase fame a few minutes ago in a place so close to my home as to be almost next door. John is a friend of a friend but we had never met, a student at Dartmouth, where I later worked. Quickly traded stories, both at the 1980 Lewiston concert, recent music etc. Am certain I made him late for something. This crazy world can be such a small place, we must keep love friendship and peace in our hearts, madness and hatred out.

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I just received my email about Vol 48, on sale next Tuesday the 17th...it is 11/20/71 at Pauley Pavilion as we all knew...faintly remember it...they had two lines...one for the floor and one for the upper level seats...some fun...

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