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April 6, 2020 - 9:47am

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marye

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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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December 30, 2020 - 6:19am

#4951

The Good Ole G…

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Tastes Great Less Filling

I wanna thank you guys, and I wanna thank the Grateful Dead for having me.
Because we’re all about the same thing.
And uh…
I’d like to thank Bill Graham.
The guy that’s always putting on the good stuff.
- Etta James 12/31/82

NYE 1982
Set 3 is a one-of-a-kind good time.
The crowd must’ve been going nuts.
Hard to imagine later but Lovelight in '82 was a rarity at best.
Hard To Handle, hadn’t happened since ’71 (unless you were there the night before) and never happened again.
And a Midnight Hour closer.
Conjuring up the spirit of Pigpen in ’82-83.
What’s not to like?
I’ll let you decide that, I dig it.
Enjoyed watching the video of Set 3.
I mean, this show is a good time party.

And speaking of good time parties.
I’ve been enjoying this one here on Dead.net.
Thanks to all who have and continue to contribute.
It’s been a real hoot!

Good Times and a Happy New Year!

Speaking of New Years, what a difference 7 of them make.
As we jump ahead in the space time continuum to hear the confident swagger of the Grateful Dead 1989.
Once again it's almost an entirely different band, but then again somehow the same.
Listen to how Jerry delivers that Touch of Grey. As if he's been doing it for years.. which he has.. seven of them.
Compare the versions of Man Smart, Woman Smarter.
That 1989 sound.
I think it's gonna be another fun ride.
Enjoy!

PS - Bonnie Raitt is kicking ass with the boys on Big Boss Man. She sounds great!

PPS - 12/29/77 is Off the hook, never gets old. Wowzer energy!
Great great stuff, glad I put on the end of Set 2 at least on it's anniversary.
Damn you all that were there.. Tell some more stories about what that was like. Last times at Winterland Strider did you have an idea that would be the case?
December 29, 2020 - 7:25pm

#4952

icecrmcnkd

Joined:
October 20, 2015

Diet Beer

Guinness is 4.2% alc, and 210 calories for a pint.

I haven’t tried any of the light craft brews yet.

I’m drinking a Pseudo Sue currently. Tastes great, and probably not too light on the calories.
December 29, 2020 - 5:14pm

#4953

JimInMD

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..Ha.. it hurts

What a drag it is getting old. I just can't consume carbs like I used to, an unfortunate side effect of age and genetics.

So a little cutting back here and there never hurts. The three I mentioned, to me at least, taste quite good. Hoppy and balanced.
December 29, 2020 - 4:42pm

#4954

Vguy72

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June 29, 2007

Light beer....

....you lost me at light.
December 29, 2020 - 4:27pm

#4955

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

100 cal IPA's

There are quite a few.. I have had the following and like them all

Slighty Mighty - Dogfish
One Y IPA - Oscar Blues
Fly Jack - Firestone Walker

But I think I will go the beer store tomorrow and restock with some turbo

Been drinking scotch lately too.. I have never been a scotch person, but I have taken a liking to some on the island of Islay.
December 29, 2020 - 11:35am

#4956

DeadVikes

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October 26, 2016

100 Cal IPAs

Okay Jim, who makes a 100 cal IPA??

I tried Bells Light Hearted Ale this year and it was not good.
December 29, 2020 - 11:31am

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JimInMD

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N2O

I have had a pack of those cartridges sitting around in my tool room for a few years. I might have to break out my whipped cream canister and live it up NYE this year. ...by making whipped cream of course :D.

I haven't gotten to 12/31/78 yet.. I might have to savor that one for NYE. It's been forever and a year since I actually watched that DVD. I have been drinking nothing but those 100 cal IPA's for a couple of months (for obvious reasons). I might have go rouge and get some anti-100 cal beer for the occasion, some Imperial Stouts or Christmas Ale or something special. I plan to celebrate in grand style, except 2020 style (pretty much devoid of anything resembling people outside my immediate family that breath air).. Still, I have no plans on getting up early on 1/1. Laughing gas and Grateful Dead seems about right. Let's flush this 2020 shit-show down the toilet with style.
December 29, 2020 - 10:34am

#4958

Strider 808808

Joined:
June 20, 2007

New Years Eve balloons

That’s a lot of tanks. Just say N2o.
December 29, 2020 - 9:17am

#4959

JimInMD

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June 27, 2011

Great Stuff Here All

Many thanks.. everyone on this thread is a strong contributor. There is some great music being tossed around.

I saw Cousin's comments on 12/29/77 on I think the subscription thread and I just have to hear at least part of that show. I always like the transition between China Cat and I Know You Rider from that night. What a breakout and the transition is smooth as butter. I will get into the 81 show after that. I think that was my suggestion, so I cannot miss it. I liked the GD's performance that year and in 82 I thought the Tower of Power stuff is classy, top shelf GD.

Again.. thanks to all of you cats. This place is a safe refuge and a safety line from the 2020 delirium that is seemingly grinding on all around us.
December 29, 2020 - 8:45am

#4960

The Good Ole G…

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And the hits keep coming

Literally.
So many upgrades dropping it feels like Christmas!!!

Holy moly.

Great stuff Strider, thanks for sharing man. I dug the back story. And you sure were in the right place at the right time in December '81. That run is a hot one! I'm kind of jonesing to hear more of it after yesterday.

Great great Playing In The Band on 12/31 and Dark Star never hurts.

Blair says it was his first and favorite NYE show as well.

BTK Blair also said he watched NYE 1978 on TV with friends and has never regretted it.

Ah good stuff!

And today we get... the first Brent song played on NYE.
Seems about right.

Set 1 NYE '82 sounding good.
How'd these guys do it year after year?
Maybe don't answer that ;)

Good times.

All that 12/29/77 talk makes me want to try and hit that up too.
At least Three of our denizens here were there 43 years ago.
Pretty cool.

Holy Fuck Look At All Those Balloons! - Bob Weir 12/31/82

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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.