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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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June 17, 2022 - 5:45am

#2031

DeadVikes

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12/12/73

Good pick OB. Yes, enjoyed the sound check, those can be fun.
Sound quality was good, would love to hear an official Norman version at some point.

Early versions of Peggy O, always good.
I could be wrong but I believe they debuted this one two days earlier on 12/10/73, which was also part of the download series. Really solid show Eyes Dew!

Did I hear an 83 pick for today? What do you have for us?
June 17, 2022 - 4:53am

#2032

bluecrow

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hang in there Jim

Best wishes and best of luck for you, your Dad, your brother, the whole family.
June 16, 2022 - 8:32pm

#2033

JimInMD

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10/31

I wasn't able to fit this in. I did make it through the first half of 12/12 though. The first Peggy-O. Get the Miller with the soundcheck songs.

I'll get the rest of this in tomorrow and with a little luck, 10/31/79.

Jerry singing Sleigh Ride? Get autta here. What a great sound check.. hope we get an official release with sound check as the bonus material, this would be a good one.

Love Ventura.. made it there once. Would love to go back.

OB, told the tale of hang on baby on the 42 thread. It's been a wild ride.. I'm a big exhausted.. love the kitty w/ claws in the branch reference. It's not too far from truth.
June 16, 2022 - 4:35pm

#2034

Gary Farseer

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OB

yep ventura, as i think back it may be the best venue i went to. Just all around awesome.

No cops no dea.

I sailor outside was saying loudly, help me smoke this, i have to be back on base soon. He had an ounce, we stayed for 15 minutes or so. Eight miles high. It didnt take him but maybe 45 minutes to an hour and he's gone.

Then one guy was holding up above his head a 12" mushroom. Had to buy that as we were heading to Berkeley after those shows.
June 16, 2022 - 11:49am

#2035

DeadVikes

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12/12/73

Sounds like a good idea, I have never heard this one.
Glad you liked 10/31/79 Bluecrow, this run is really hot.

Hang in there Jim!
Bad waters over as well, which I think we are close to the back end.
Stay well all.
June 16, 2022 - 10:23am

#2036

Oroborous

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“Hang in there baby!”

Remember those posters people often had around the office etc with a kitten hanging?
Well, sending a psychic one your way buddy! Can send psychic hugs too if need be ; )

73 today, with something rocking from 83 or 85 mañana to go with the Friday energy?
12/12 has some fun sound check stuff on it and the Miller sounds pretty good.
June 16, 2022 - 9:59am

#2037

JimInMD

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Dec 73

That works for me. I was hankering for some rowdy 83 or 85 too.. all good things in all good time.

Thanks guys for keeping it going. It's been a really weird two weeks here for a host of external reasons that are completely out of my control. Mr. Toads Wild Ride.

Be good all, and a sincere thanks for being yourselves and providing the soundtrack.
June 16, 2022 - 9:46am

#2038

Oroborous

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Ok, since it’s POTdayWD

Don’t think we’ve ever hit 12/12/73. At least I know I haven’t.
That is unless someone is hot for something other?
June 16, 2022 - 8:12am

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daverock

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Bob on Bob Off

His singing seems quite impressive to me in 1971, especially on the more country style material. Not a fan of his rock ' roll singing so much, or his blues/soul attempts. Like Donna, a bit shouty in 1974. But as the jamming went to the moon and back it's a small price to pay.
June 16, 2022 - 6:39am

#2040

Oroborous

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Moderation

I think it’s like many things: there’s a sweet spot. Sometimes it works just right, sometimes he just goes too far.
I think that was part of the challenge for DG: she was a singer, used to quiet studio with monitors etc, Bob wanted her to scream and/or she had to in order to hear herself.
Hey I love Bob too, but he can be fun to pick on!
7/2/89 video with barrettes and short shorts anyone ; )

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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.