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Dave, like a lot of people I waited until the next payday and missed out 😀

Bummer. You don't have the 1976 one do you? For some reason I didn't want that one when it came out....and when I changed my mind, it had gone. Bit of a cautionary tale there.

live in a state where it is illegal for a doctor to prescribe opiates any longer than 7 days. They are so worried about "drugs" that they take away from any and all who may actually need these medications. I live in a state where the conservative's rule, and let me tell you, it's not kind, not at all.
I have a great vascular surgeon who has completed this kind of surgery many times so I am in good hands, well, as good as one could hope anyway, also the VA hospital just received a 5 star rating and have always been given great care there for the 12 years I have been going there. Can't expect too much more than that.
Yes, us deadheads are experienced "druggies" and I do have quite a resistance to pain meds, also I am a redhead and studies have suggested that "gingers" need more medication to stay out than non-redheads, I read that somewhere and it seems to be true, with me anyway.
When I had my last colonoscopy, I was given meds that did not put me under, so when they started the procedure, I was not out enough, and I was "uncooperative" and they could not do the procedure. Had to do the whole procedure over again on another day, which meant having to "cleanse" again, no fun. The second time they gave me a shot and I remember the initial rush, and a big smile I gave the anesthesiologists then, nothing until I woke up in recovery, early still. I will definitely mention this to the nurses. but hopefully they have read my history chart and are all ready for that with extra if I need it.
Would love it if they asked me if I wanted morphine to go home on, but I doubt that will be the case, but fun to hope for :).
Was told by the surgeon that epidural would be used for pain, and nurse said I would be out for entire operation, will be on a ventilator and nurse said my lungs will love the break from having to work during the operation, and a catheter inserted so won't have to get up for a while right after the operation.
Probably too much information there, and I really appreciate all the thoughts, comments and well wishes from everyone. Thanks again
51 in the house, Dennis set me up with a trove of listening projects while I am in the hospital, so I am ready, well, as ready as I can be. "The waiting is the hardest part"

I had a colonoscopy and the doctor told me afterwards I kept waking up so they had to administer more meds than most and I laughed and said I guess I was not a cheap date LOL.... You are going to rock this brother, no other way you are a deadhead. Best of luck brother, look forward to hearing all about it. Peace

I get on here and we're talkkng about Colonoscopies, doctors, pain meds and 1976 box sets? Like the old folks home.
Anyone else find it peculiar or weird i.e irritating that on the 50th anniversary of 1974 we get - "ker-plunk" - as good as it is, a 1978 box, not a 1974 box? I mean. Not even a 1974 dave's picks release? Just bizarre. 1978? These are incredible shows from April of 78 but...the 50th anniversary? Seems like a giant lost opportunity. I think Dave has Aspergers or something. Just 'off'. Sync in bro. Sync. In.

Jamiers - I was listening to Dicks Picks 31 this morning - the 4th cd featuring tracks from 8/6/74. Truly amazing Eyes, Playing - Scarlett - Playing. The rest of the show later on a ...say it quietly...bootleg. But I agree, 1974 is a great year, only honoured so far by the re-release of Mars Hotel with it's attendant show. And Dicks Picks 12 on vinyl.

But nothing wrong in talking about health or medication, both of which crop in conversations with most people at my time of life. As opposed to PT's State, opiates - or more precisely - opioids- can be prescribed long term. But cannabis is still illegal, and last month I was advised to give up caffeine. I do cheat - in fact I had some about half an hour ago. Motorhead - alright.

MMMMM - in moderation.

PT - The laws concerning opioids, I think, has made it where docs shouldn't provide over 7 days (depending on state you live - not even sure that is correct.) That will have nothing to do with how long you will be on them. They just want a 7 day check post surgery. Dont know the time schedule at all, but if you are home by 7 day period you will still be in rehab/physical therapy. The doctor may need to see you after 7 days, but I believe you will receive an assessment at home by a qualified nurse or PT. Remember this, if you report bad pain, they will help. Everyone has pain thresholds, be honest with pain reporting on the 1-10 scale.

Both of my parents passed away in the last few months. Technically, they would have died by opioids. When you are that old, the system knows there will be pain. They will provide opioids to make passing more comfortable. Not going to get into it here, but I had to work with my sister on both of their passing.

I agree, not having a 1974 box was a loss - even if it had been a smaller box, say 4 shows. Maybe as the box ships we will have rave reviews and turn the tide of nursing home talk.

Again, just one guy's opinion.

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... regarding the packaging of the Friend of the Devils box, but I somehow doubt it. The desire to win awards seems too strong, with the result that we frequently get boxes in absurd packaging and frequently in weird formats. This time we're going to get a drum included. Wow! We will be able to play along with Rhythm Devils! Join the band. Maybe some people like this sort of thing, but I was happiest with the Fillmore West 69, Winterland 73 and 77 and RFK Stadium 89 boxes. More than that seems excessive.

On the endlessly fascinating subject of colonoscopies, I am astonished to read that most, if not all recipients of this invasive examination are anaesthetised for the procedure. I have such examinations every few years and have always remained wide awake throughout. That way, one can watch the monitor and follow the progress of the endoscope as it makes its way ever further onwards. Luckily I have never seen the back of my teeth during the procedure. Another advantage of being med-free is that I can drive home as soon as the examination is finished, I'm dressed and have consumed the sandwich and cup of tea offered. Of course, real men don't do anaesthetics.

I here ya Hoss.
But besides last years HCS 73 box, I don’t think they’ve ever done any anniversary boxes. I think overall that’s good, not predictable that way. But I also think it’d be appropriate for certain years, like 74!
Maybe don’t want to run out of 74 shows since Dave was talking 20 more years…
Really curious about 60th next year?

And topics lol, well we do like to freak freely here, for good or for Ill ; )
Personally, I love all the stuff we get up too. I’ve learned more about topics both cool and otherwise from rapping here with our little family. Especially Jazz! My collection is infinitely better thanks to the kind and knowledgeable folks here.
And let’s face it, most of us ain’t getting any younger, and the support of our DH brothers and sisters is a special part of our community.
See, this place isn’t just a fan site. Sometimes it’s much more…which is nice!
So jump on in, the waters nice!

Let the Music pull You In...

Anyone know that one?

Listened (recorded) live over the weekend.

in 86 I was working at a restaurant as a prep cook. Got severely scalded. OUCH. Two weeks in burn unit.

Dilaudid was prescribed. Me on that med: "Burns? What burns?"

The Munsters on telly was REALLY funny.

A commercial for chocolate chips and "lumpy bumpy cookies" had me laughing real good.

After discharge I was prescribed some med (not Dilaudid). Being at home was a lot less fun; and, they wouldn't re-up the at-home med. "Tylenol for you, bro." Bruh...

edit: "some med" was codeine, I believe.

interesting

Something for your pet rabbit to play with.

All the best wishes for your procedure PT. A couple years ago, had to have four procedures within six months in the middle of covid, great docs, nurses and hospital key but I did begin to wonder why they kept inviting me back. They no longer provide the good pain meds to take home thanks to the Sacklers. Reading Phil's book finally, glad to see his references to Coltrane, how Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus came to primal shows in the 60s. Moving from bluegrass phase to jazz, will hear Ray Vega this evening outdoors, Saturday afternoon, jazz by some old masters at a local church and later that evening, Coltrane's Love Supreme, by a trio in another church just up the road. Ron Miles last album Old Main Chapel is on the way, (his trio with Brian Blade and Bill Frisell). Frisell is about to start a long run at the Village Vanguard in NYC, for those within range. Then he will appear at the DC Jazzfest at the end of this month along with an incredible array of jazz greats.

Oro - Well said. A lot of great discussions here, on literature, the making of sound (something you are well versed in), art, aging, you name it. I cannot even list the number of albums I’ve bought based on recommendations here.

DCMVT - Great choice on the Ron Miles release, it’s a good one, and Frisell is his usual brilliant self on it. Anything by the late Ron Miles is worth listening to in my book, as his trumpet playing was understated, yet masterful. I am a fan of a lot of country, bluegrass, and hybrids (like country rock), but jazz is really special. I owe the Dead a big debt (among others, like Steely Dan) for opening the door to Jazz for me, or at least listening to different styles with an open ear.
To quote Mr Ones, “Music is the best”!

most of the time.

Saw him twice 38 years ago, Friday and Saturday Night (August 29 and 30 1986), at the Blue Note Greenwich Village Manhattan.

He and his band cooked.

....Billy Strings hometown.
A sit in is occurring as I type.
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Obvious Samson & Delilah/Throwing Stones theme mid Moma Dance. Very nice.
Jerry would be happy.

That's very kind, thankyou very much - I've just sent a PM. Sorry I didn't respond yesterday - we had a power cut.

I prefer a sensible sized box. They could send the little drum separately.

Mention of Dizzy Gillespie leads on to Charlie Parker - far and away my most listened to jazz musician over the last year or so. Bebop isn't my first language by ant stretch of the imagination - but this music is dazzling. The studio cuts on Savoy and Dial records are always the ones recommended. The live ones feature more stretching out, but sound quality isn't up to today's standards. In some cases, though, that actually adds to the enjoyment. Listening to Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker at The Town Hall NYC 6/22/45 you can sometimes hear the crowd and the glasses tinkling in the background. Like being in a nightclub in the 1940's. Weird.

Vguy billy and trey just tore the roof off the place last night. I am still on that high!

....yeah they did!!

I'm sure you know the June 1976 box is still available digitally?

I really think they need to start to include a digital version of the liners. I bought this April '78 box without much thought, but I think It's time I start to seriously consider digital. I used to enjoy the process of opening and ripping and curating, ect... but I think it's getting to be a bit much. Another 19 discs is pretty big right now...

Uh...what's a wave drum, Beavis?

Yes, thanks, but I think it was Cnkd that pointed that out to me recently. I'm a bit of a luddite, unfortunately. I have bought very few downloads - I got most of The Dead single show downloads that came out pre Daves Picks, but I burned them to cds and have only ever listened to them like that. I really should find a way to link my laptop to my speakers and "smart" telly. But I have been saying that for years.
I do like the physical objects, with the books etc. The recent vinyl editions of shows, even though they are of shows I already have - for the most part, have been my favourite Dead purchases in recent years. The Dead at The Lyceum in 1972 being the jewel in the crown.

Glad to see people talking about Frisell, the album w/ Ron Miles is terrific. Local Sea boy, still plays some small venues around town. Nashville, and Gone, Just Like a Train are two of his best albums if you want to explore a new jazz guitarist. For something more strange, he did this album Lagrimas Mexicanas, and that she-ite kicks ash. If you can swing it, his shows never disappoint....

One more to mention for Bill Frisell. Check out The Gnostic Preludes. Some of the most relaxing hypnotic stuff you'll ever hear. One of my desert island picks.

On the fence about this box set. I'll probably end up grabbing one though. That summer 78 box is very good.

I think that the June 76 Box files are 24/196, which you can’t burn to CD.

Get a DAC Magic if you are going to connect your computer to your stereo.

Or get a portable music player that takes microSDXC cards, put the music files on the card, then connect the music player to the stereo.
MicroSDXC cards are pretty cheap now.

I have Hidizs and iBasso music players, and a 1TB card that holds my entire collection of commercially released music in ALAC format, and is only half full.
I connect the iBasso to a DAC Magic 200 which connects to a AXR100 receiver.
Sounds great and my entire collection is right there.

Wowza! One thing to me is clear from listening to the sample sound check. These {FL trips} are indeed a bunch of Mick & Bill shows! Gotta love it! Very heavy on the percussion with the drum "rolls" baked in liberally throughout the songs. Couple that with some of the "popcorn" high hat stuff ala Dap45 and you've got a pretty heavy carbs set. {All I.B.S. joking aside} Very common in that late 1977 into 1978 era. I look forward to getting the preorder as fast as I can gather up the (k)needed dough!

Daverock.. I have an old (Japan) cd (1986) of Dizzys C.P. memorial concert from 1965 - really great - all-star-line-up.. Worth looking for.. Also great; Gillespiana from around the same time on Verve..

Interview in Rolling Stone October 7, 2019, Frisell talks about his discovery of then current music, late 60s, Hendrix and Cream, not knowing he would later play with Ginger Baker and Charlie Haden later on, what that was like. If I could get down to the city, hit the Village Vanguard. The range and depth of his opus, who else does that. Instead maybe DSO at Deerfield. Lucky to catch Dizzy in the early 70s at his mainstay Blues Alley in DC.

I would add to the previously mentioned noteworthy releases by Frisell - Nashville and Gone, Just Like A Train - two of my personal favourites, The Willies, and Guitar In The Space Age. The latter includes his take on the Kinks’ “Tired Of Waiting For You” that is otherworldly, IMO. Also, he is like Jim Keltner, a guy that has played on so many sessions by other artists, he pops up in your collection in the strangest of places. His various work on numerous Ron Miles albums are fantastic, but the list is long, you’ll find one you like.
I wonder what a guy like Frisell would have sounded like with Jerry. If Garcia could play so masterfully with a real “out there” jazz icon like Ornette Coleman (“Virgin Beauty” features Jerry prominently on three tracks and is a must-own), he would have fit like a glove with Frisell.

I would not know a Phish song from a fish fry, but I do check out their setlists because they occasionally throw in a VU/Lou Reed song. I also love Andy Griffith and saw they did a song by The Darlings (Dillards) in Grand Rapids. This doesn't seem to be a song The Darlings performed on the AG Show. Unless they did it while off set enjoying some of Helen Crump's fine homegrown.

First, hoping our brother PT is having a good trip and everything is A ok!

Speaking of Frisell and Ron Miles. Need some, getting to be time for some new Jazz (new to me that is). So, expert panel, how bout listing your top recommendations for each artist, separately or together.
Don’t necessarily have to give explanations, just a list of…
Please keep in mind if it’s still available etc
Thanks!

Hell, while we’re at it, how bout some other piano jazz?
Have a nice bit of Bill Evans, which we really like.
Like Bop, but more so BITD, now grandpa digs the weird mellow stuff.
Burton/Corea Duet has been getting lots of play lately, for example…

Helen's Homegrown.

Recently re-acquired the Marijuana Grower's Guide. I had it in the 80's, loaned it to a friend, never saw it again.

There is a specific technique within the book that will fit me perfectly.

Not sure how long it will take to read, understand, grow. Too many pots in the fire right now.

Thanks for the note about the 1976 box, Cnkd. Looks like I've got some catching up to do when it comes to tech and sound systems.

Danehead - thanks also for the tip about the 1960's Dizzy Gillespie albums. I've only heard his music from the 1940's and early 1950's, which is high flying. If I was to make a recommendation from those years - one featuring Charlie Parker - the live "The Quintet at Massey Hall" would be a good one. Features other top players from the era. Explodes with energy.

Oro - If you like piano jazz, I recommend the following:
Chick Corea - “Now He Sings Now He Sobs”; “Trilogy” (3 CD); “The Musician”
Keith Jarrett - “The Koln Concert” (his masterwork). Big fan of this guy, but his best stuff is with his trio of Jack DeJohnette and Gary Peacock. A good one to start there is “Keith Jarrett At The Blue Note” (the single cd release. There is also a box set, but try this first)
McCoy Tyner - “The Real McCoy”
Bill Evans - “Everyone Digs Bill Evans”
Christian McBride Trio - McBride is a bassist (plays on Correa’s Trilogy), but he fronts a number of bands, like this trio, and their album “Out Here” features a real hot shot pianist named Christian Scott, and is a decent listen.
PS -Our very own Bruce Hornsby is a remarkable jazz pianist. He released a jazz album with Jack DeJohnette and Christian McBride (the Jazz world is a small world!) called “Camp Meeting” that is not half bad for a part time Dead member!
That’s a good start on piano jazz, but I’m sure there will be a million more good recommendations.
I’d U Boob them to give them a trial run, see what you think.
Enjoy, bud.

I just recently got the MSG box and the River box, and am enjoying both of them thoroughly. I think you'll enjoy the MSG box Thin. The sound is not as good as the Betty's in the June 1976 box, but it still sounds good and the shows are amazing.

Peace

So how many aud patches Dave? My soundboard of 4/16 has a cut in Minglewood and one in Samson. How many others? And don't you think you ought to be honest and tell us?

Saw Christian McBride here in Denver not that long ago. He had a young set of folks playing. I liked that dynamic of giving them a platform. Nobody mentioning Oscar Peterson. I just think he’s fun once in a while.

a few more to check out, styles vary: Paul Bley, Enrico Pieranunzi, Fred Hersch, Kenny Barron, Steve Kuhn, Bill Charlap, Vijay Iyer, Kenny Werner, Brad Mehldau... some further "out" than others, stream on. Herbie Hancock. McBride is coming back in April, fortunate to see him play at Dartmouth with Chick Corea and Brian Blade. Article in today's WaPo on Zappa family history/legacy... had no clue that Tipper Gore jammed with them.

Don't know if mentioned (or if I have already), but,

Nat King Cole, people generally think of his singing, but I heard once he was Downbeat's player of the year for 10 years.

All his stuff is great, listening to his late 30's work right now.

If you're only gonna buy one, get "The After Midnite Sessions". GREAT

I recommend Keith Tippett. Discus Records have several albums that you could check out on Bandcamp.

It's been nice seeing some love for this box lately.

Stellar shows

To those just picking this set up, you won't be disappointed!!

3 10 81

Phenomenal

Legendary

So many great suggestions for jazz piano already, but unless I'm mistaken nobody has mentioned the all time heavy weight champ: Thelonious Monk!

Maybe because a lot of people think of Monk more as a great composer (which he certainly is) than a great pianist (which he definitely was). I think the same happened to Duke.

Anyway, please check out the live album with Coltrane from Town Hall. And everything else with Trane. And everything he did with Art Blakey. That'll get you started.

Art Tatum, Garcia was a huge fan of his.

....cranked that bad boy when Jim In MD was visiting.

Not the food kind of course! But anyways,... Yeah since we're raving about the Garden I've gotta chime in affirmation with others for 3/10~1981, great show. Though I would add 9/20~1982 as a personal favorite, especially for an underrepresented year. Great box set, with a big 'Deal' 1981 & good 'Shakedown' 1982.

Give it up for....Dodo Marmarosa. Best heard on Dial Records cuts from the mid 1940's.