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    Dave's Picks Vol. 50: Palladium, New York City, NY 5/3/77

    Reviewer: WolfmansBrother - favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite - February 11, 2008 - Online Review

    Subject: setting me on fire

    left the orchestra section during ship of fools and arrived in the loge for the basso profundo MNS - it's the best of the tour so far, i think, and the balcony is shakin' to its raging outro leading. i sit to take a short break, too.

    yet another night of the first set seeming to spill over. first half of this second set is well-played, indeed, but the sugaree is the INSANE highlight, and keith and jerry are battling it out. one of the strongest estimateds of tour and i, for one, am happy for the FOTD break. the second half belongs to jerry - eyes is short but stellar and bridges to yet another rip-your-heart-out wharf rat, and NFA showcases some down in the weeds jamming. we're stomping and clapping and grinning our faces off, and then joint is jumping for sure as they close it down. another fine UJB encore sends me out the door, so very deeply in love with this band and its music. is there anything better than being a deadhead?

    Is there anything better than being a Dead Head when one of your favorite shows is officially released in its entirety? We'll double down on your sentiments WolfmansBrother, with DAVE'S PICK VOLUME 50: PALLADIUM, NEW YORK CITY, NY 5/3/77, and we'll bring the fire extinguisher to cool you off after you listen to Betty Cantor-Jackson's complete recording. Don't want the party to end? We'll stoke those embers with a few hot tracks from the first set of  5/4/77. Dave's Picks Subscribers score the monstrous second set from 5/4/77 featuring "Scarlet>Fire,"  "Terrapin," 'Playing In The Band," "Comes A Time," and more. Woowee!

    Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, this release has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. 

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  • proudfoot
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    So we now see why that Hey Now shyte existed

    mofo AI shyte

  • careerforwebs
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    setting me on fire

    Love your recap! The energy and excitement you described are what make being a Deadhead amazing. Can't wait for DAVE'S PICK VOLUME 50: PALLADIUM, NY 5/3/77 and the bonus tracks from 5/4/77. Betty Cantor-Jackson's recording will be epic. Thanks for sharing!

  • Noah's Great Rainbow
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    I dont feel inclined to complain much about recording quality or glitches myself. In the 80s, I had a very large collection of cassettes, of varying quality, and we were just happy for what we had. And we all went to extraordinary lengths to just get those tapes.

    I told this story a few years back, but here it is again. In my college town, located in central PA, there was a country music station nearby. You could often hear it faintly in the background while using the phone, or even during the silent parts between songs on your stereo. So I called the radio station and asked them to check their equipment, but they pretty much told me to go away. I even got filters from Radio Shack, then finally, I called the local FCC office as a last resort. Later, a few townies told me that it was a lost cause and I'd just have to live with it. So, I made a new plan.

    You see, "The country music station plays soft, but there's nothing to turn off"

    Every few weekends, I'd load up my car with my tape decks, and a few cases of blanks from friends, and drive back to my parents house to make copies. Then I'd drive around between friends' houses, staying up late drinking coffee and setting timers, etc. You know the drill. Rinse, repeat.

    I'd rather spend my money on the best stuff, but sometimes there are only mediocre recordings of otherwise great shows. For me, Louisville 74 and Stanford 73 are my all time favorites. So each year I sign up for Dave's hoping this will be "the year" for proper releases of my beloved shows. But now, I am perfectly content with what I already have (and many new releases are similar to my own favorites, in higher quality regardless). The only thing that has changed is whether I want to pay money without knowing what I'm getting. It was both easier (and harder) when it was "free". And I truly appreciate the folks who post here, and test drive the new releases, as I must be careful with my spending (like many of us). So thanks! Keep calm, carry on, and be well everyone!

  • fourwindsblow
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    Hi all,

    I'm happy with what we get. but these are my picks.

    Oakland Auditorium Arena1981 Box. All good shows with some very interesting playing. Tapes sound great!

    Now the shore-lights beckon, He'll Yeah there's a price for being free

    Honolulu Civic Center 6-12/13-70 3cd. Dave said "when things settle down band and tapes sound great"! These were recorded for release.

    Well I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life...

    Video of 12/31/81 will be in theaters, and in the Box.

  • RyXs
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    Clarifications

    No one's comment in particular was I reefering to, just an over all consensus from some of the more critical comments that I have read all throughout these Dead.net threads. Personally I'm crossing fingers for a Dave's pick from autumn 1982.
    As for Boxes not selling out fast, that's a blessing for some! I'm one. Sometimes folks may have been broke or undecided about a box release at the time, or maybe got the Single disc release and want more later. Maybe they get lucky and get that Box set two years and some change after initial release.

  • JimInMD
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    I did harp on the cassette masters though.

    I like the MSG box and hit it in sequence six to eight weeks ago. 81 still the tops for me but there's several discs that come close. I think my comment on one of these forums at the time was the box does benefit from turning it up.

    I don't see them releasing another box with 81 through 83 right now because the MSG box has not sold out yet.

  • proudfoot
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    A phenomenal box set in my opinion

    3/10/81 has been a favorite since I got on the bus

    3/9/81 is a gem

    I love the 83s

    Kramer had it right when he said "extra MSG"

  • RyXs
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    I have read a few threads of folks knocken' the Box, so I felt to say something. Now you all may be right about the quality of recordings but as to the critiques of content I feel all that bad smoke a bit too harsh. The spring 1981 shows are a nice compliment to the Dick's 13, in Nassau. Great 'Deals' with extended ends. The autumn '83 shows are quite comparable to Dick's Six, and the October 1982 shows are just gems of band ingenuity as it was the birthplace and time of a few of the 'In the Dark' tunes. I was still digging on Dave's #39 at the time of that year's Box release so the MSG Box was a nice addition to my collection. NyC is an acquired taste at times. Ciao! Seriously though, no Mono Sodium Glutamate for me.

  • Gary Farseer
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    I got in bed last night, under the covers when I thought that wasn't on AMC it was USA Network. I was too far gone to get out of bed and correct my mistake. Did all of Dave's 37, I think, the 1978 William and Mary and partial Pittsburg. Get into that deep penetrating buzz and relax, and of course, smile, smile, smile.

    Still a great night to be at home and watch them live. And I like the Midnight hour with all the house lights up.

  • proudfoot
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    Both have Slewfoot

    "High on a mountain"

    Indeed

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Dave's Picks Vol. 50: Palladium, New York City, NY 5/3/77

Reviewer: WolfmansBrother - favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite - February 11, 2008 - Online Review

Subject: setting me on fire

left the orchestra section during ship of fools and arrived in the loge for the basso profundo MNS - it's the best of the tour so far, i think, and the balcony is shakin' to its raging outro leading. i sit to take a short break, too.

yet another night of the first set seeming to spill over. first half of this second set is well-played, indeed, but the sugaree is the INSANE highlight, and keith and jerry are battling it out. one of the strongest estimateds of tour and i, for one, am happy for the FOTD break. the second half belongs to jerry - eyes is short but stellar and bridges to yet another rip-your-heart-out wharf rat, and NFA showcases some down in the weeds jamming. we're stomping and clapping and grinning our faces off, and then joint is jumping for sure as they close it down. another fine UJB encore sends me out the door, so very deeply in love with this band and its music. is there anything better than being a deadhead?

Is there anything better than being a Dead Head when one of your favorite shows is officially released in its entirety? We'll double down on your sentiments WolfmansBrother, with DAVE'S PICK VOLUME 50: PALLADIUM, NEW YORK CITY, NY 5/3/77, and we'll bring the fire extinguisher to cool you off after you listen to Betty Cantor-Jackson's complete recording. Don't want the party to end? We'll stoke those embers with a few hot tracks from the first set of  5/4/77. Dave's Picks Subscribers score the monstrous second set from 5/4/77 featuring "Scarlet>Fire,"  "Terrapin," 'Playing In The Band," "Comes A Time," and more. Woowee!

Limited to 25,000 numbered copies, this release has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. 

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This show definitely has more spunk than 5/3. I can just feel the energy in the room.
And I really like that disjointed Half Step opener!
Purple Pyramids? Takes me back to the summer of '80. Had some real good times.
Camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains, body surfing at Hattaras, or just hanging out and reading Zap Comix with good friends and good vibes.

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Yesterday I was reading the June issue of ‘The Wire’ with an article about Shellac and today I see that Steve Albini has died. Bad timing with the new album.

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This release is exceptional. I never post but could not resist. Hearing for the first time made me lol at how good it is. Thanks to the team for getting it to us!

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Spring '71
Fall '79
YES a coupla great shows indeed!!!!

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....did no one on the "popular" board wish Bill The Drummer a Happy Birthday yesterday?
We all slacking yo.

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Happy Birthday to Billy! Hellava Drummer. 78 sun trips now, I will remember that from here on out as I was jamming to Boston 5/7~1977 Yesterday & of course some Cornell today. Dancing in the Street!

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Some one should've cast the blame on the "Hey Now" about Bill's absent B~Day wishes. Now seriously, I've got a theory. Every time I try to post some "T.M.I." about my futures speculations on Dave's picks. I get the Hey Now.

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...STEP BACK...
...AND THEN YET ANOTHER STEP BACK...
...Doesn't that feel better...

for today's listening enjoyment, backin' up the truck to 1977-05-07 boston garden, this should get me thru my almost 3 hour grass cutting chore for today :]

Peace All!
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Happy belated Birthday Billy!

I always loved Garcia's line on how Billy got in the band. Something to the effect of I couldn't understand a word he was staying so we asked him to be our drummer.

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Good call Proudfoot. I love this rockin' raw period. And a great quote from Jerry "We have Pigpen with us but we forgot to bring an organ..." How I would love to go back in time and follow these guys.

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Hey rockers!!

3/24/71: Weir’s cryptic “Code Seminole, check 3 check 3 check 1, Red Dog over, proceed plan Dakota…”

Actually, a very solid show, especially the Pigpen material, organ or no organ. Also the Truckin'/Other One is crunchy. Always worth a listen and would make a nice official release some day..........

Inner space is so much more interesting, because outer space is so empty.....

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… two primo picks my brother! For 71’ and 11/24/79 is a favorite of mine!

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So I guess it’s Sheldon Keefe’s fault that Marner doesn’t back-check.

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...that this is a really great release. This show is as good as anything from the tour. Actually, that applies to both shows included in this release along with the bonus disc.

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Has been a favorite of mine for many years. My all time favorite Hard To Handle. Crackles with energy.

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Started listening to the RT series a while back when it was the hot topic. Lots of good music, and I rarely listen a Bob cowboy song, so worked out for me. <Hey Now Test>

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37 years ago today I was at Laguna Seca Raceway having a great time with the Good old Grateful Dead. Great show! Bill Kreutzmann dedicated He's Gone to the memory of Paul Butterfield.. The Dead came out after the show and filmed the Touch of Grey video.

GD87 is a year I rarely listen to

I will try 5 9

only show I attended in 87 was 7 19 87

GD were so so

Dylan and Grateful Dead together was priceless

....Dave's 38 - Nassau.
Metallica-....And Justice For All
Pearl Jam - VS
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard - Fishing For Fishies (vinyl)
BOC - Secret Treaties (new 180g vinyl release)
All bangers imo.
Stop what you are doing. Right now. And find BOC's Flaming Telepaths. Somewhere. Anywhere. And tell me what your thoughts are on that song.
Soooo good.
Edit....Let Me Sing Your Blues Away from DaP 38 just started. Surprise!

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I did very much enjoy DaP49. The first disc of 50 to my ear was a bit slow and sloppy, if still good (is anything from 1977 NOT at least "good"?). Then the Might As Well starts a bit slow and sloppy, only to find some real energy towards the end. Then Estimated gets quite lovely and suddenly--SUGAREE! Wow. Then everything is just top-notch, with a stellar Wharf Rat. Good stuff, Maynard!

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I bet most of us got the email from the G_D today, this week at D_ead Ne_t. I noticed they are not steering readers to this site for the first time in a while on one of these emails, my guess is because of the Hey Meow banter and dissatisfaction with their web policies.

A missed opportunity during a time of declining sales.

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Love it.. love it.. love it.. great show(s), great sound - moore may 77.. BW from Copenhagen

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. . . but very cool. "The Clubhouse Sessions - Episode 1" (google it!). Fly-on-the-wall-view of Phil rehearsing with Grahame, Nicki Bluhm, Daniel Donato, John Molo & Holly Bowling . Keep on bombin' Phil!

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Just never stops, can't even finish my post, think I'm done here

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You think someone would wake up and say.. hey, maybe the kind heads on dread n_et actually know what they are talking about and our new IT director and brainchild of the new web architecture Bozola the clown aka Dr. Hey No_w is smoking a bit too much crack.

You're right Burnsy, it's a shame to see some of the really good-natured fun people get fed up and leave. People best at spreading infectious enthusiasm that fuels this place and surely improves sales.

It just never stops.

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It would help if we just knew the rules which are way past you can't put in a web address, etc. The randomness is very frustrating. Which word is getting me HNed?
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I agree 1,000 percent that we should have either resolution or some goddamned actual rules about what words can or can't be posted. What symbols will be flagged. Don't just piss off your literal customer base by making us deal with this shit for literally months. We put up with some ridiculous excuses on Warehouse migration issues that affected releases years after the warehouse was moved into, so at some point it would be nice to get a sense of what the hell is going on, and why it cannot be fixed easily and more quickly than months. As an act of protest, I am getting Mars Hotel 50th and zoetrope disc from Jeff Bezos.

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This Hey Now stuff. Hey now seems to have started as a fun play on Iko, now it can be torturous.

We got the crickets and cicadas singing like crazy. Wonder what it is like around Illinois where they are getting the double brood. The mighty locust chomp then the birds get a double meal.

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Who the phque is in charge name please

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short answers

cd player make model

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Received on April 27th.

First listen on anniversary dates, Niiiiice!

And love 1989-05-07. The first true dive to go deep in Midi with D/S. Just listen to D/S intro into the other 1. Amazing Sounds and transition. It was a big deal back then because it was the first time Phil played the opening bars of The Other One in a long while, if memory serves...

Billy's 43

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We’re going to finish up and send you on your way with one more “Other One intro” show, but one that’s a little less widely known. It’s actually the last of the 14 Grateful Dead shows in the intimate, forest-like setting of Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford University campus in the 1980s. It just so happened to be Kreutzmann’s 43rd birthday, and this Sunday afternoon show was solid and enjoyable. But makes the cut here, though, because of 12 shining minutes in the second set that showed that the band still knew how to experiment, explore, and blow a few minds in the process.

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Hell Noed

Can look up title, ill keep trying

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