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    "Basketball and music have always been alike for me, the celebration of life and all other good things. These two art forms represent the best of teamwork, constant motion, creativity, leadership, communication, focus, execution, friendship, loyalty, cooperation, hope, opportunity, purpose, sacrifice, discipline, honor, and fun. Fun to play. Fun to practice. UCLA and the Grateful Dead embody the highest levels of this celebratory joy. At UCLA, it was endless fun, every day, in every way. We couldn’t wait to get there, to get going — though it was never as much fun as when the Grateful Dead came to play with and for us." - Bill Walton
     
    Is there anyone who knows the acoustics of Pauley Pavilion better than Bill "Grateful Red" Walton? We think not, so we signed him on as a liner note scribe for DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 48, the complete previously unreleased show from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion 11/20/71. He was there, after all, "driftin' and dreamin'" as the Dead shape-shifted through a first set of Americana classics from WORKINGMAN'S DEAD and AMERICAN BEAUTY into their second one featuring truly primal psychedelic jams (a 23+ minute "The Other One"). They peppered in hot takes on tracks from the recently released SKULL & ROSES ("Bertha," "Me And My Uncle," "Not Fade>GDTRFB") and road-tested tunes like "Ramble On Rose" and "Tennessee Jed" that would make the cut on the following year's EUROPE '72. It's all delivered with such precision that we've had to come up with some overtime for disc three. There you'll find 75+ minutes of music from the Kiel Opera House, St. Louis, MO, 10/24/70, with the rest of the show due sometime in the near future.
     
    Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 48: PAULEY PAVILION 11/20/71 was recorded by Rex Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering.

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  • Dennis
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    Funny one for me.

    On a road trip with my tomato (thanks dave), time to roll up in the room,,, she pulls the draw out of the night stand to use as a cleaning tray. Already had a pile of seeds in it!

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    We should not be afraid to go into a new era......

    To leave the old beyond...........

    Mornin', rockers!!!

    Since we're taking 1971 (we were doing that, yes?....sometimes I wonder), this is the anniversary of a very historic day in Grateful Dead history. Northrop. Keith. Six new songs. Was it the yang to the yin of February 18???

    Yes, it's a bit rough, but it's rockin' and has its nice jammy bits. Maybe official release some year? Probably not for a while now............

    Excellent copies of the broadcast abound, always worth a listen...

    Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present............

    Rock on,

    Doc
    In order to exist just once in the world, it is necessary never again to exist.....

  • daverock
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    Talk of lids

    Reminds me of The Furry Freak Brothers. I never heard it referred to as lids apart from by them.

    I saw an exploitation movie from 1948 last week called "She Should'A Said No". Starring Lila Leeds who got busted shortly before the film was made, along with Robert Mitchum. Every time someone smokes a joint - or even if one just appears on the screen, this eery sound track appears, played on a theremin. Anyway, they refer to joints as "tomatoes" in the film. I have never heard that slang anywhere else except in this film. It used to be used as a slang term for hookers in the 1940's - but not for dope.

  • jonathan918@GD
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    Keller is a damn good rabit hole to go down!! Check out the Keller And Keels albums, some relly cool cover songs on those.

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    ....Keller is pretty damn good. The last thing I need is a new, undiscovered rabbit hole.
    Or, is it the first thing?

  • Vguy72
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    Keller Williams....

    ....the poll appears to be unanimous. Thanks! Dipping my toe into the Keller pool as we speak. He has 23 albums?! The more you know. Starting with a random pick. Funk. Ticket purchased. $34.18 after fees.
    Edit. His take on Talking Heads Once In A Lifetime is the same as it ever was. Very nice.
    My childhood friends older brother had a double LP of Big Bambu by Cheech & Chong. Came with an extra sized rolling paper. I remember that.
    My childhood friends older brother also introduced us to pot.
    We then proceeded to film homemade 8mm Mr. Bill movies. I remember it well. Must have been shitty weed

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    2 joints in a lid

    ha... a half ounce joint, party in Snafu's basement.

    It was $20 a lid when I came of age, back then even the good stuff was full of stems and seeds. I rarely heard the term Lid, but it was still occasionally used.

    There's a rock climb in the Frenchman Coulee, Washington State called Stems and Seeds. I'm pretty sure I chortled my beverage when I first heard that name. The first ascent was in 1986, which was right around the time the commercial weed (with stems and seeds) started to disappear in favor of seedless kind buds and the price was no longer $20 an ounce. Well, that probably happened much earlier in California and Hawaii. I guess it's also about the last time anyone used the lid from a coffee can eye out an ounce of weed. Do they even have coffee cans anymore?

    For what it's worth, Stem is a climbing term describing a technique where you 'stem' out your legs in a wide stance (think the stance on side of a pair of Air Jordans) to climb up large cracks that are wider than your torso. Frenchman Coulee has these large basalt vertical columns that you sort of have to stem up somehow.

    Oh.. tying this into the GD, Double albums were pretty much invented to give us something to clean our weed on. My favorites were Live Dead and Electric Ladyland. When times were tough, you clould always find just enough by opening up your double albums and carefully removing any crumbs left behind from better days.

    Whoever named this climbing route obviously smoked a lot of weed learning how to climb, and was probably too poor to afford kind bud. Surely they listened to a lot Grateful Dead. So there you have it..

  • musicnow
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    Another one for "go see Keller"! I have seen him many times through the years. Always entertaining and an amusing song writer about the little things in life. You won't be dissapointed.

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    I love 1971 Pigpens harp playing!Anyone have a favorite year concerning Pigpens harp playing years with the Dead. His organ playing is a totally different cup of coffee! Hope everyone is feeling & doing well! Peace be with you all brothers and sisters! Really looking forward to this new Dave’s Pick for my Collection! Give me 1971any day of the week rock on! Good Ol Grateful Dead

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    I've seen Keller a number of times and highly recommend seeing him. Check out Doobie In My Pocket and Freaker By the Speaker as just a couple of quick mentions. Very talented entertainer, he puts on an upbeat fun show.

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"Basketball and music have always been alike for me, the celebration of life and all other good things. These two art forms represent the best of teamwork, constant motion, creativity, leadership, communication, focus, execution, friendship, loyalty, cooperation, hope, opportunity, purpose, sacrifice, discipline, honor, and fun. Fun to play. Fun to practice. UCLA and the Grateful Dead embody the highest levels of this celebratory joy. At UCLA, it was endless fun, every day, in every way. We couldn’t wait to get there, to get going — though it was never as much fun as when the Grateful Dead came to play with and for us." - Bill Walton
 
Is there anyone who knows the acoustics of Pauley Pavilion better than Bill "Grateful Red" Walton? We think not, so we signed him on as a liner note scribe for DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 48, the complete previously unreleased show from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion 11/20/71. He was there, after all, "driftin' and dreamin'" as the Dead shape-shifted through a first set of Americana classics from WORKINGMAN'S DEAD and AMERICAN BEAUTY into their second one featuring truly primal psychedelic jams (a 23+ minute "The Other One"). They peppered in hot takes on tracks from the recently released SKULL & ROSES ("Bertha," "Me And My Uncle," "Not Fade>GDTRFB") and road-tested tunes like "Ramble On Rose" and "Tennessee Jed" that would make the cut on the following year's EUROPE '72. It's all delivered with such precision that we've had to come up with some overtime for disc three. There you'll find 75+ minutes of music from the Kiel Opera House, St. Louis, MO, 10/24/70, with the rest of the show due sometime in the near future.
 
Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 48: PAULEY PAVILION 11/20/71 was recorded by Rex Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering.

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Kinda like FU: works in different contexts lol

Like in this case: kinda like in Iko, “hey now” like a sorta warning. Careful, Watch out, don’t go there etc, ….OR, in my case Hey Now! As in Yessss, finally some “lackluster” shows ; ) !
85 finally! Picky DH might have picked something else from that year, but their definitely worthy, and, scratch the Frost/Greek itch so many have been waiting for.

And hey, to offset the possible negative complaining of such an “unlistenable” year, you just know 50 (and 51) is gonna be stellar to compensate (or enhance, depending on chever way your pleaser tends) for such a horrible, i mean Jerry’s voice is just sooo bad for like all but ten minutes of the 5+ hours of music. Yeah, it’s all just so unlistenable. Sure Jer rips the shit outta Tiger for 2 days, and the band is on and having fun celebrating their 20th anniversary at one of the all time favorite venues, but ya know, JGs voice is just so bad, it’s just not even worth listening…I can’t believe anyone would possibly want any of this?

Whatevs, I know I’ll sure Diggs it!

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My grumpiness about it is just me being a grouch

One of my alter egos is "Grumpy Grumpkins"

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Has anyone got a shipping notification yet? Usually I get one a few days before the release date. Although, I once got the package and never got a shipping notice at all.

The Post Office says my 48 will be here today, on time, It's been a while. I did not receive a shipping notification from deadnet or UPS at all. I have an account with the Post Office that tells me whats coming daily...

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I looked at the Bob Dylan that just came in and thought, shit more money out the door.

I thought I'd skip the vinyl and just get the cd's.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!! 160 BUCKS FOR 4 CD'S!!!!

I like to have the two shows, but that WILL have to wait.

160 bucks!!!!

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Ron, my shipping notice on the 24th was from USPS.
No notice from UPS but USPS tracking indicates it just went past me yesterday and is shuttling between the Denver UPS and USPS facility today. Sometimes that short ride takes a couple days which is weird. Oro and I will likely see it on Monday or Tuesday if past is prologue.
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....out for delivery!
No Dave's shipping notice yet.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's The Silver Cord dropped today btw. If you're a fan of Tangerine Dream or Kraftwerk or synths in general, you'll love it.

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Why so grumpy, Grumpy? I always enjoy your post and show date recomendations.

Also, I believe you have posted on being a teacher. Thank you for your service to our youth!

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I just learned of the upcoming Dylan release a moment ago while reading the post below, AND as I read the post, Jessi Colter sang something about what Bob Dylan said as I streamed her latest album! That was cool, as is her new disc.

Hmmm . . . I had to cut a paragraph to get the above to post . . . let's see if I can edit . . .

I was able to edit, but not to enter the text I wanted . . .

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I agree, 160$ for this release of 4 cd's is crazy as hell!

Something has to give on every damn thing costing a fortune these days! And don't get me started on ticket prices for shows, I might explode!!!

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48 Has arrived at my post office available for pickup It will be delivered tomorrow

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when I am feeling extra cynical.

Usually, I am pretty positive. Once in a while I show the grumpy light. It just happens.

Working as a teacher allows me counter that cynicism since I get to help shape the future.

(Will I get Hey Nowed when I try to post this?)

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In case you didn’t read the Almanac:

Excitingly, the Owsley Stanley Foundation somehow keep turning up unheard tapes as they continue to meticulously catalog the Sonic Journals. Though we can’t hear them just yet, they’ve recently put their paws on a few 1969 tapes from the Family Dog, including a fun-looking superjam and a rare appearance of Jerry Garcia playing pedal steel with Hot Tuna.

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Wow, those sound worth waiting for.
Can't get enough of Jerry on pedal steel.
Did he ever comment on playing slide guitar?
Never seemed as good to me, but he could bend the strings with some reverb and sound better than his slide playing on Passenger, WRS. No offense meant, he's my favorite guitarist bar none.
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I was reading thru the Bulletin from 2 weeks ago, and really want to order the Friday the 13th shirt. I cant find it anywhere searching. From the bulliten if you click on the embed it gives a 404 error, page not found. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.

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39 years ago I was up in Berkeley at the BCT for another fun night with the Grateful Dead, a great show to kick off a great run. Fun Times!

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It may just be sold out, but I'll see what I can find out!
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I always wish I'd been able to see a show at the BCT (well except maybe the 4/21/86 show) but by the time I started going to shows it was no longer an option for the band.

Anyway - the first tape I ever had from 1984 was 11/2/84. And one of the very first '72 tapes I ever had was 8/21/72. I've played them both so many times that I know much of the music note-for-note. But I wouldn't have done so if they hadn't been smokin' shows! That venue just seems to have good mojo.

1984
BCT

I love those shows.

There is a great one, too tire to look up now. Will look at in am.

But like second set was Playin into China Doll. Might be wrong, after all I am heavily medicated.

OK I will check dbase.

WOW, 39 years ago at Berkeley Communtiy Theater, is the first tapers section. The PlayinChinaDoll is the next night. Havent heard in over 2 decades but was always a favorite.

Billy (BTK) BCT - Place I wanted to go to so bad.

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....every song is extended. As they should be. Good shit.

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It's a Japanese release and in Japan it costs ¥20000 which is $134 which expensive there for 4 CDs. Once it has reached other countries it will naturally cost even more.

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Arriving early for once.
Out for delivery today.
Cheers

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48 Coming today.

Note - I've been downloading everything Joe Russo on the archive.

In at least 2021 and 2022 (haven't gotten further yet) there is a recording team Costello & McRoberts.

Not sure what permissions they have or who they know, but they make these 6 track recordings with mikes on stage, soundboard and audience, then make matrix "boards". GREAT recordings, really, really great.

I should have been seeing these guys all along,,, they are great.

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Thanks!!!

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wanted to post comment but got the Hey Now warning... no lynx, hits or errors, so cut it short. Now I go back hours later to see if I can add comments, by saving edits, seem to be able to... how odd. Hilarious that the case panels feature such superficial blase reviews, while Bill Waltons bio pic from back in the day casts light upon intimate events more than five decades ago. And surprise, Lynn Shackleford mentioned, had the rare privilege of golf and lunch at Riviera with Lynn a long time ago. High time to crank this puppy up.

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After that post dmcvt, I checked my order status and nothing. Last night went for another subscription, but comment was rejected so many times. Also added DaP 2 vinyl. Was thinking about the DaP 23, but have read so many complaints, including one guy on youtube who had a bad pressing, and a bad replacement. Not as big a fan of that show for that worry. But that lack of cd copies of DaP 1-4 is going to be filled by the vinyls. Until I hit the lottery, then it's game on for those ridiculously priced cds (that may not play), as well as the Steamer Trunk and Lyceum vinyl.

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Never got a shipping notice, but it showed up in USPS Informed Delivery. Should be here Tuesday!

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....the DiP 2 vinyl plays perfectly. #678.
Sounds really, really good. I have this set pretty much burned in my brain. It was on constant rotation 28 years ago. Because cd's man.

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I have just checked to see if my copy is on it's way, and have noticed it shipped on 26th October. Apparently should be here by 7th December. This year hopefully.

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Hopefully the oars won't break on the way

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....real gone, flaming lips, garcia foundation and king gizzard all seem to have their shit together. And the Grateful Dead is in the rear view mirror regarding orders. There is a definite synapse disconnect here.

Friends was fun back in the day

Another gone too young

You make it to 80, you good. Before that is too young.

No one here gets out alive, indeed.

Pleasantly surprised by audio quality, playing while watching WS #2. As Casey J finishes, at the fourth inning, the fade out baseball music is a few bars of Estimated... coincidence? I think naught, Terrapin is up next. PigPen piano on 48 is pretty high in the mix, nicely energetic.

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....I can admit. I watched it. RIP. Pop culture is what it is.
Perry had drug and alcohol issues. He seemed to have turned the corner. Alas.

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Is that Pig or Keith on piano

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Pigpen only plays Keyboard on the 3rd Disc if that helps you. I don’t know which part of the performance you’re referring to being Pigpen or Keith. Unless you’re talking to Daverock.

....well. Let's see what's on the damn rap sheet.
Supertramp - Breakfast In America
White Stripes - Elephant
Bread - Manna
Love And Rockets - Seventh Dream of a Teenage Heaven
The 10.31.71 Dark 🌟

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39 years ago it was show #2 with the Grateful Dead . Great show, great run! I bought a nice poster outside the the show done by Rick Griffin, also bought a nice tye dye t shirt outside the show.

Here's me getting in early about this one. Dave's Picks 33 - a towering performance by Jerry from beginning to end. The rest of the band seems to plod a bit to me during set 1. - but set 2 really takes off. Weird keyboard sound from Keith - sounds like he's playing a harpsichord or a spinet half the time. Sounds quite Elizabethan at times.

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My bad, watching the game, listening to disc one of 48, too quick glance at credits, which explains it, Keith was the piano player, not Pigpen. They said I wasn't paying attention, but I just wasn't listening (enough).

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5716 in the house.
Garcia 20 ordered.
Been waiting for one of their 15% off sales.
Halloween sale at Garcia Family Provisions.
Cheers
DaP 33, good pick DR. Will get to that on this first snowy day.

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Pig's organ is also high in the mix on disc 3. Which sounds just amazing I think...

*edit. until it doesn't

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This is just a test to find out if I ever going to be allowed to post one this forum ever again. (I've tried to contribute to several recent threads, but haven't gotten past the "not a robot" page.) If this was a real post I would've written something fun and interesting.

If this shows up online, I'm back!

If not, I'm probably dead. And not in a good way.

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