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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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September 26, 2020 - 5:17pm

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Vguy72

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I found something!!!....

https://youtu.be/0MMhWt-xXEE
Matrix mix. 4K brilliance.
Hockey background. GOGD foreground. I think cone kid and I could be best friends.
September 26, 2020 - 3:30pm

#5752

icecrmcnkd

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DV

On my 2nd one already......
Prepping for grilling and listening to GOGD while hockey is on but muted.
September 26, 2020 - 3:29pm

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icecrmcnkd

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95

6-27-95 jam between Victim>Foolish was cool when there. It has good and bad ‘reviews’ on Archive. Still no SBD’s available of that run. Don’t know why the SBD’s are being held back, the shows are not really release worthy unless parts are going to be used for a compilation release.

95 shows still could have some moments where you could tell that the embers had not yet been extinguished, but that they just couldn’t quite be reignited and the flame maintained.

My 95 shows were
4-1,2
6-27,28
7-2 (Deer Creek Disaster)
7-8,9

The Pyramid was fun, got a Take Me To The River, and Jerry threw in an extra “but I try” in Crazy Fingers to let us know that he was trying. Also got my first Unbroken Chain which was awesome, got my second one 7-9.
September 26, 2020 - 3:13pm

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DeadVikes

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Good Call Conekid

Good call Conekid, enjoy that Octoberfest! It is really good.
I picked up a case this week.
I wish the shelf life was more than 3 months.
September 26, 2020 - 12:07pm

#5755

The Good Ole G…

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1995 Now We're Talking

'95 bros!

Now I kinda wanna check out that Seattle run.
I just quickly looked at a review of 5/26 and there was some amusing Vince bashing.. Gotta love Dead Heads!

I'm still grooving on the dusty trail I stumbled onto that led me to break out 7/2/86 (yet again) and I've gotta say I really like this show. Got the Dylan & TP set too which has really grown on me.

Of course I'm biased from being there, but as (I believe) Otis would say "ragged but right" or is that VGuy?

My memory really does leave a bit to be desired. I guess I should walk more huh Strider?

Good Times You All.
Cheers To Bob!

9/26/80 on pause, Set 2 in the Cue after I get through this Dylan jones.
September 26, 2020 - 11:27am

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bluecrow

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Visions

ConeKid - i got the SLC 2/21 tapes after-the-fact in Summer '96. while my focus on shows in 30 trips box was on earlier years, the inclusion of 2/21 show was definite plus. Not only does it have Visions of Johanna, it has a gorgeous Foolish Heart. Jerry's solo work on that tune was simply beautiful in those late days - had seen a version in Seattle 5/25/95 that floored me (excellent '95 show, as were other 2 in that run.)

and, lest I forget , they opened with Salt Lake City!
September 26, 2020 - 10:23am

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icecrmcnkd

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Visions

I had 2-21-95 on tape, and then saw the 7-8-95 one, which made the $35 ticket totally worth it.

I really like Queen Jane too.

Made it to the beer store but skipped the record store. Will wait for October RSD.

DeadVikes, I grabbed a 6 of Bell’s Octoberfest, it’s on ice now.
September 26, 2020 - 10:05am

#5758

The Good Ole G…

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Visions

Bluecrow: Yeah.. that's right! Too Much, Too Much :)

I'll check out that Visions today, you all gots me wanting to hear some Dylan.

I've got some tune choices now, and need to visit the real world, but fun chatting!
September 26, 2020 - 10:01am

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bluecrow

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yeah GOGD ....

that Watchtower was really "something" ; )

listening to Visions from 7/8 - damn
September 26, 2020 - 9:53am

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The Good Ole G…

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RE: Dylan Covers

Nice list Blue Crow.
I saw a few of those with you :) (That Pittsburgh Show was a Hoot!)

My second show was 7/2/86. Dylan & Tom Petty opened, then Dylan came out and played Don't Think Twice It's Alright (along with Lil Red Rooster & Baby Blue) with the boys. Then later in the show Bobby busted out a Desolation Row while Jerry walked off the stage. I remember wondering what was going on (in many ways).

When I finally got home (big adventure in between there). I sat in front of my tape deck and through a lot of play, stop, rewind, wrote down all the lyrics to Desolation Row so I'd know em the next time.

Memories are fun.

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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.