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April 6, 2020 - 9:47am

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Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

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February 9, 2021 - 10:01am

#4531

Strider 808808

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Licorice

Licorice roots are awesome. Used to get them at Scarborough Faire in Eugene, Oregon almost 50 years ago.
35 years ago was at the Henry J Kaiser Auditorium Dead shows that included the nights with the Neville Brothers. One of the better jam sessions of the 80s.

Grateful Dead cards? Ace of Spades ?, The Joker?, Aces back to back? the Queen of Diamonds ?

I can tell by the ways she shines.
February 9, 2021 - 9:44am

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bluecrow

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Grateful Dead Trading Cards?

Ha - that is one crabby review! But at least we know they played on and on and on, as is their wont! We can only hope tapes of the whole of 2/19 surface. Thanks for linking the grateful seconds post - always appreciate the archival work Dave Davis put into these. I probably saw this one back when he originally posted but no memory of reading that review.

By all accounts the Int. Amp. was a dump, quite the contrast from the jewel-like Auditorium Theater where the Dead played in '71. I was too "young" to see the 2 Int. Amp. shows but saw Jerry and John Kahn at the Auditorium in July 1982. By that time the Uptown was falling apart and closed. Towards the end of the show all sorts of yelled requests for Ripple. Then some guy yells - "Play what you want!" Jerry replies "Thank you." And then he breaks into Ripple!

Interesting to see an earlier article in the post by same guy listing some new and upcoming releases. Gives limited props to Skull and Roses, but whines that one whole side "taken up boringly" by the Other One and continues with the Dead having done this before with overly long numbers, they'll continue doing it, and it hasn't worked yet! Then in a little capsule of record history he goes on mention some upcoming releases - Jerry's first album, NRPS, and John Hartford's Aeroplane!!! What a great freaking album that is.

Glad to cue up 10/29 later today! Onward!
February 9, 2021 - 9:20am

#4533

DeadVikes

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10/29/71

Okay, on it GOGD, thanks man.
February 9, 2021 - 7:44am

#4534

The Good Ole G…

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What next? Grateful Dead trading cards?

@BlueCrow - Yes! I like where this is going.
This is what I'm talking about.. Research.
Alright, based on your post about the Chicago Tribune article, I knew where to go.

Unfortunately the reviewer / journalist is jaded and decides people would rather listen to him expose his cold and dark soul instead of doing what he was being paid to do, which is.. review the music that was played. Bunk!

Quote:
Well, The Dead played on and on and on, as is their wont, duded up for the occasion in country and western glitter and, appropriately enough, skulls and roses on Garcia’s suit.

Oh well, the hunt was fun and we can definitely assume they played more than one set, possibly 3.
Further proof that "eye-witness" accounts are highly susceptible to weird whims and fancies.

If you want to read the shitty review here's a link to the wonderful Grateful Seconds website -
http://www.gratefulseconds.com/2017/03/four-hours-with-dead-chicago-197…

Good Stuff BlueCrow!

I'll take this moment to suggest listening to 10/29/71 and that you go to Strider's profile page and look at his newly updated Shows Attended list.

Better yet do both at the same time!
February 9, 2021 - 6:47am

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bluecrow

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more 2/19

Concert history for NRPS states they joined the Dead for some other dates on February 73 tour starting with this show (they had just finished a 4 night run in Aspen!). Next played with the dead 3/19 and then 4/2. i think only 2/19 and 3/19 are shown as co-billed shows most other sources. comment from another attendee of 2/19 says he snuck in and heard Uncle Johns soundcheck and saw Jerry and Marmaduke smoking a J - they saw him too and let him be (archive comment for non-Miller source). Also mentions a You Aint Woman Enough.
It appears there's a Chicago Tribune review of the show - its behind a paywall and didn't feel like going there last night. From what I could tell the title was "What Next, Grateful Dead Playing Cards?" I could glimpse snippets of it and seemed to mention both El Paso and Brown-Eyed Women and so maybe the partial Set 1 list is from there. Also mentions their country and western suits(?)
February 9, 2021 - 3:07am

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daverock

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Cassady

Inspired some great books and songs, though.
February 8, 2021 - 10:01pm

#4537

Vguy72

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I don't own a coat....

....but I own a suit.
For serious business only. LOOK OUT!
February 8, 2021 - 8:32pm

#4538

The Good Ole G…

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Nudie Suits

That's right!

They wore the Nudie Suits 4 times I think:
12/15/72
12/31/72
2/19/73
3/19/73

I'd forgotten that this show was one of the dates.
They wouldn't put those suits on for only one set now would they...
Far out.
February 8, 2021 - 7:17pm

#4539

bluecrow

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2/19/73

concert attendee quick68 here on dead.net says, and I quote: "My best show ever!! Worst seat in the house. New Riders were fun, first set was OK. Second set involved numerous trips to edge city and back. They wore the Nudie suits, but who cared!"

Ha - they wore Nudie Suits for this show!! "official" photos here on dead net show Weir and Lesh all dressed up (wonder if actually from this show.)
February 8, 2021 - 4:24pm

#4540

Strider 808808

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Third Stone 🌎 From The Sun 🌞

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Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

68 and Loud

I completely agree.

On occasion and if I'm not careful volume gets the best of me. One day I might live to regret this. Thankfully, that day was not today.

A new one for me. Some sound weirdness especially in and around banter, but what the hey.

I don't know what it is, but I have soft spot for The Eleven, Born Cross-Eyed and especially New Potatoe Caboose. Good show with some vintage grease to end the night with me feeling a little dirtier than I did when I woke up.

If there's no pick for tomorrow, I suggest the next in line. It's a partial, starts with a rare Clementine. 1/20/68 Euraka Municipal Auditorium. I think we should set up a go fund me to find all the missing reels, there's a couple missing from this show. It would be something for them to be found.

4/30/88 at the Frost

Hey Jim, I know you have had a lot on you plate this year. Thanks for checking this one out. Yes, the recording is decent, not great. Like a lot of 88 recordings out there. Still think they have some good ones in the Vault.

I liked the show, anytime I see a Hey Pocky Way, I am in. Nice Shakedown to open the second set. Love the triple Encore with China Rider OMSN.

It is good to get out of the comfort zone once in a while Doc.

Carousel Ballroom 68, okay Jim, Ok will have to que it up this morning.

Enjoy the weekend out there.

Edit. Oh and after the carousel ballroom I will be moving on the 12/9/79, Dave's Picks #47. Love this one and I need some 79. If I had the keys, I would be putting out a big 79 Box.

Lewiston, for your consideration

44 years ago today, there when Roy Buchanan along with Levon and His All Stars opened for the Dead. My last in person show, on the bus since their first album, however things had changed so much.... Doc was there, a wild late summer scene, part of my farewell to Maine.

All is worthwhile if the soul is not small.....

Hey rockers!!

Yes, we were there and had a blast. Beautiful day and tremendous music. A very fine show by the Dead, one of my all-timefavorite in-person Dead experiences.

Would make a solide offical release. It is worthy......

Doc
Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile, I caught hell for.....

All is worthwhile if the soul is not small.....

Hey rockers!!

Yes, we were there and had a blast. Beautiful day and tremendous music. A very fine show by the Dead, one of my all-time favorite in-person Dead experiences.

Would make a solid official release. It is worthy......

Doc
Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile, I caught hell for.....

9/6/80

Hey DMCVT,

Love this show and will get it going again this weekend.

And yes, it would make a great releasen.

Pretty sweet you and Doc were there.

9/6/80 Lewiston

I'm in - hopefully sometime this weekend I can transport my mind and spirit into late summer beautiful day/evening Maine. Sounds like a dream show and setting. Very cool that a couple of you guys got to be there. Didn't realize this was the last show before the Warfield run. Long and heartfelt write up on grateful seconds (he was there). Comment at the end from a guy who was 8 at the time and lived a "bike trail" away from the fairgrounds. Listened to part of the show from his clubhouse. Rode his bike over and snuck in. Totally dug the Drums. Made major bank (for a kid) collecting cans and bottles for deposit afterwards (which is exactly what 8 yr old me would have done.) Think I might travel John Deere with the Jim Wise FOB.

Been Gone

But back this week. I can do Lewiston again.

As I recall there is not a good soundboard that circulates, right? And the one that does is first set only and it sure does sound like an audience (or ultramatrix on steroids at least).

High energy though.. like Gainesville, there must have been something in the water.

You have to wonder if this was recorded and if so where the hell are the master tapes? I think someone (Parrish??) tossed out the language that some of the master reels were left on the seat and when the truck pulled away they must have flown out the window or something.

I'd love to see more reels (and cassettes) returned.

Anyway, Lewiston Me for me tomorrow.

Edit: Started tonight - why not? Gave up on the "soundboard" and settled on the Jim Wise same as Bluecrow. Good news, Bluecrow.. The John Deere Broke down and was sitting in the yard for the last half of the week. I got it working today. Had to replace the solenoid. Damned electronics are always interfering with time travel. Just imagine if this broke back in time before Jebediah Solenoid created the first working model for riding mowers.. we would have been screwed.. I mean, nothing wrong with being stuck in 1980 but why not go back another 10 to 15 years...

High energy is right. Pretty good audience.

Follow-Up

While I was in the neighborhood, I took a quickie with 11/28/80 Lakeland Civic Center - Lakeland, FL (30 Trips).

I figured why not.. most enjoyable, especially To Lay Me Down. Not sure why I like that song so much, but I do.

More 1980

Ah, yes, more 1980. You don't have to twist my arm. A shorter show for the time period, but still really good. Will get it going after I finish up Dicks #36, which was mentioned on some other threads. Such a great show, but apparently didn't sell well at the time. No idea why.

My Favorite Non-Multi-Track 1980 Release

Random Musing - 1980

My favorite non-multi-track 1980 release has got to be Dave's # 8, 11/30/80 Fox Theater. Love how that Matrix worked out. If anyone remembers the seaside chat, he was spot on.

Crowd noise was not as big an issue in 1980 as they could play in some pretty intimate venues. Also, as the age of the cassette master replaced the lovely Ms. Cantor Jackson, a lot of those early soundboards are a bit sterile sounding without the crystalline highs and the booming lows. Blending those early 80's soundboards with one of those near perfect audience masters works. When they aged out of the smaller, cooler venues (thinking after Jerry's coma and In The Dark) audience tapes had to compete with hundreds of the guy next to you screaming "JERRY!!" at 95 decibels, this was no longer possible.

That SBD/Dr. Bob matrix is almost exactly perfect (or as good we are going to get for the time).

On the opposite side of the same coin, I think some of the Ultra Matrix's have a bit too much of the guy yelling JERRY! then I sometimes want to hear. Thinking a lot of 87 suffers from this, and by then the audience tapes were no better.

Anyway, if Mr. Norman can pull of similar wizardry I wish they would do more like DaP#8.