Dave's Picks Vol. 49: Frost Amphitheatre, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA (4/27/85 & 4/28/85)

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Anyone who has ever seen the Dead can testify that one of its shows will add quite a bit of color to the environment here at Stanford. Anyone who has not seen one of these spectacles should have the opportunity to do so. The Grateful Dead are an important part of the Bay Area's cultural history. Those of us who saw them last week can testify that the Dead are alive and well. The Concert Network would be hard-pressed to find an act which would bring Frost Amphitheatre to life as the Dead would. - The Stanford Daily

As you know by now, we'd certainly have voted aye on this motion, so much so, that we've loaded up DAVE'S PICKS 49 with not one, but two complete Grateful Dead shows from the Frost Amphitheatre, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 4/27/85 and 4/28/85. The first shows from '85 in the series, these back-to-back hometown performances couldn't be more different while delivering the same level of passion and precision, five hours of it, in fact.

In 1985, the band were celebrating "20 Years So Far," a feat that found them on these particular nights confident with invention in terms of both setlists and playing. There are old songs renewed, rare covers revived, undeniably nuanced Jerry moments, and a few surprises from Brent Mydland too. While it's impossible to select highlights, we can say with certainty that the overall clarity of these shows is unparalleled, courtesy of Dan Healy's recordings.

Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 49: FROST AMPHITHEATRE, STANFORD U, PALO ALTO, CA 4/27/85 & 4/28/85 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering.

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March 21, 2024 - 11:21am

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Dennis

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Gary and ABB

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March 21, 2024 - 10:14am

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Gary Farseer

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Chuck

I went ahead and ordered 3 of that ABB run; wish I could order the 2009 whole year but kinda out of my budget reach right now. I ordered the two Clapton shows and March 17th with Sheryl Crow; and Tommy Talton and Scott Boyer of Cowboy. First saw Cowboy with Pure Prairie League back in 1977.

Makes me reminisce about the possabilities of Hour Glass, the Allman Joys, and there connection with Clapton and Bonnie Bramlet, etc. Probably be a while b4 I can actually listen to them, lots going on. Hopefully in the next few weeks.
March 20, 2024 - 6:52pm

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JimInMD

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Ha

I chortled my beer out my nostrils when I read the last line of Nitecat's post. The quote of the day.

and to think it only took four tries and six revisions to get this post through.
March 20, 2024 - 2:06pm

#284

Chuck

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phil 84 and ABB Beacon

Saw two shows for Phil 84th ....the 4th and 15th both great Birthday show had more energy with the younger players

DMCVT Check your PM

Gary Farseer.....the two Beacon shows are very cool. I missed them live and I am going to order them too
March 20, 2024 - 1:50pm

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nitecat

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Vguy

Umphreys was good, although I was a little disappointed. Last I saw them several years ago, the two guitarist would trade doing leads which made it interesting, like the Radiators. This time one did all the leads and the other just rhythm. Also their music was a little too cerebral for me, not a lot of groove. The crowd really liked them, however. I probably wasn't on the right drugs!
March 20, 2024 - 12:59pm

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DaveStrang

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March 20, 2024 - 12:10pm

#287

Gary Farseer

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Went back thru

heynowhell.

Listened yesterday to the 15th anniversary of Eric Clapton playing with the Allman Brothers Band at the NYC Beacon. Very interesting show, plan on ordering the cd's.
March 20, 2024 - 10:38am

#288

daverock

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We created it..

Lets take it over.
Right on, Crow!
March 20, 2024 - 9:33am

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The Voice of Dume

Just wanted to make sure all you vinyl freaks out there heard about Dume from Uncle Neil. It's a two record set that is basically Zuma plus outtakes, but this is, IMO, one of the rare cases where the outtakes really add to the whole experience.

First of all, Zuma is possibly the Greatest Neil Young Album Ever. But it always felt kind of short. About 35 minutes total, which is pretty average for that era, but ... I wanted more! Adding versions of Ride My Llama, Too Far Gone, Pocohantas and a couple other songs from the same seasons really fills it out in a satisfying way. And it's pressed on very good quality vinyl.

Just thought you might like to know. That is all.

Oh, except: I hear you, Daverock! Go Rimbaud, and do the Watusi!

Patti changed my life. Hey Now!
March 20, 2024 - 8:24am

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jonathan918@GD

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March 1977

A box set from that run would be fantastic!

Hopefully done like the other two!!

Also, some more cool shirts to celebrate album art a little bit More too

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Anyone who has ever seen the Dead can testify that one of its shows will add quite a bit of color to the environment here at Stanford. Anyone who has not seen one of these spectacles should have the opportunity to do so. The Grateful Dead are an important part of the Bay Area's cultural history. Those of us who saw them last week can testify that the Dead are alive and well. The Concert Network would be hard-pressed to find an act which would bring Frost Amphitheatre to life as the Dead would. - The Stanford Daily

As you know by now, we'd certainly have voted aye on this motion, so much so, that we've loaded up DAVE'S PICKS 49 with not one, but two complete Grateful Dead shows from the Frost Amphitheatre, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 4/27/85 and 4/28/85. The first shows from '85 in the series, these back-to-back hometown performances couldn't be more different while delivering the same level of passion and precision, five hours of it, in fact.

In 1985, the band were celebrating "20 Years So Far," a feat that found them on these particular nights confident with invention in terms of both setlists and playing. There are old songs renewed, rare covers revived, undeniably nuanced Jerry moments, and a few surprises from Brent Mydland too. While it's impossible to select highlights, we can say with certainty that the overall clarity of these shows is unparalleled, courtesy of Dan Healy's recordings.

Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 49: FROST AMPHITHEATRE, STANFORD U, PALO ALTO, CA 4/27/85 & 4/28/85 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering.

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