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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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January 14, 2022 - 9:12am

#2781

1stshow70878

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Soundhole Opened 12-31-76

A Marin county band that had Mario Cipollina in it that night. Parents came to see the other son. Had to look that one up. I was like, wait, John C. was there 12-31-78 wasn't he? Need to check them out now. I love bands with a horn section. Cool how these connections lead me to other music I'm unaware of.
Cheers
Great show! Love the slowed down post-hiatus era. Jerry was in his prime and the band was just exactly perfect.
January 13, 2022 - 9:32pm

#2782

billy the kiddd

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12/31/76. What a show!

But a show that I didn't go to. At the time, I was working as a sheetrock hanger, and I was so tired at the end of the day I went home and went to bed. I woke up later and listened to the show on the radio. Tickets were available the day of the show and I did think about going , but I was just to beat at the end of the day. My brother and all my friends went, they were talking to some older folks sitting behind them and the people said that their son was playing tonight, it was John Cipolllina's parents. Not only did the Dead play great that night, but Santana came on before the Dead and just played fantastic. I never cared for the Cow Palace, it was a big old place, I only went there once to see a Sharks game. My brother saw the Dead there in 1974. Of course the Beatles played there in 1965.. When the Who played there, Keith Moon passed out and couldn't play, so the Who got some kid out of the audience to play drums and finish the show. He certainly has a story to tell.
January 13, 2022 - 7:40pm

#2783

JimInMD

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Full Disclosure

I had a shit show for a day, but fun was overshadowed by work (hoping it's temporary).

Feel free to proceed, 12/31/76 > 2/26/77 is an epic quest. Give me a bit to catch up.

Not poking fun or being sarcastic... but I am hoping Billy the Kiddd chimes in with commentary on being there. First or third person is ok with me. I love epic tales all things GD. What's not to love?
January 13, 2022 - 4:55pm

#2784

icecrmcnkd

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Full disclosure

I’m not playing along, I listened to all 5 of those shows at some point in the last month or so.

The Winterland shows are not listed as being returned as reels, but they are listed as being returned on cassette.

19. 3/18/77 Winterland = 2
20. 3/19/77 Winterland = 3 *= +1 CASSETTE = TOTAL 4 CASSETTES FOR 3-19-77*
21. 3/20/77 Winterland = 3

That’s from the list of returned reels site. I’d post the connection to the location on the internets, but you know….

But you can search for it:
Jerry Garcia’s Middle Finger: The New Alphabet: ABCD

Yes, a seaside chat in the near future.
January 13, 2022 - 5:55am

#2785

DeadVikes

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12/31/76

Live at the Cow Palace it is.

Yes, Conekid, the Swing show is really good. Let's get it in the rotation for tomorrow.

Oh and I would think we will get a new seaside chat soon.
January 13, 2022 - 4:52am

#2786

icecrmcnkd

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Your homework assignment

Compare and contrast 12-31-76 with 2-26-77.

They are kind of like a 76/77 hybrid, elements from each year.

In December is listened to 3-18,19,20-77 (not consecutively) and they seemed like the bridge from 76 to May 77.
So yes Dave, bring on the March 77 Winterland Box. Small and compact, yet big in stature, like the June 77 Winterland Box.
January 12, 2022 - 10:36pm

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JimInMD

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8/4/76

I think HendrixFreak was at this one. I'd have to think if they don't have the reels someone does... which means they will wind up in the vault eventually. They do exist.

76 is not always in my bag, but when it is I go on and on until it isn't. There is an infectious groove here, something between 74 and 77. 12/31/76 might just be the very best of this transitive year.

So do 12/31 tomorrow? June will come again someday.
January 12, 2022 - 9:34pm

#2788

DeadVikes

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76!

Jim, 76 is always welcome. Live at the Cow Palace is a multi track gem. Too many great things to say about this show and release, so anytime.

Or the June box works as well. One of the Beacon shows?

You name it.

Let's keep it rolling.

Edit: Thinking of 76. Do they have the reels in the house for 8/4? That would be a great release at some point.
January 12, 2022 - 8:24pm

#2789

JimInMD

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Just getting back

Been working outside today.. I hit Jerry Live 17, then 16 as I had not listened to them yet. Man.. there's a good bit of empty space on those CDs. Killer Filler is not on their menu, but enjoyable nonetheless. Nice mixup, 76 then 91. That Lucky Old Sun.. gets me every time.

So a pick for tomorrow you say. We have been on such a roll lately I fear I can't outdo what's just been done. I really am in the mood for something I think we hit ready in the two years we have been doing this, 12/31/76 or something from the June 76 box. I have no idea why... 76 is my muse at the moment. That opiated transect groove perhaps.
January 12, 2022 - 9:05am

#2790

DeadVikes

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Picks

Hey Jim, I am open. Let us know.

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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.