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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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August 6, 2021 - 7:13pm

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JimInMD

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4/7/85 - Agree with Otis

"Did you ever just know you're not going to remember the chords?"

There's an edge to 85. Jerry's tone is the same but he is attacking the front edge of his timing on notes and chords.. aggressive and edgy. His vocals, even on the good nights, had this harsh richness to it.. too much chasing the dragon me thinks.. but they brought out all these great tunes (some starting a year earlier).. the old arrangement of Dancin' in the Streets, Midnight Hour, Do it in the Road, Smokestack, I could go on. Anyway, I really liked this show, but Jerry sounds like Kermit the Frog, probably not going to be the next Dave's Picks. Man he could play, I like the energy from this period.

Edit: Love the She Belongs to Me.. but I don't think it's near the best of the year. Same with MDew.
August 6, 2021 - 9:31am

#3322

Thats_Otis

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4/7/85

Just finished the first set 6-pack. REALLY creaky Jer-Bear vocals, but as I have found with a lot of 85, the music is fierce - almost like Jerry is making up for the fact that he can barely eek out the lyrics with his guitar. The copy I found on the Archive sounds good too - you can really feel the energy coming from the band. The 85 energy reminds me of the raucous 78 sound, like the band is constantly teetering on the brink of destruction, holding on by a nail. It is exciting, but I don't know if it is my favorite. However, the "Bird Song" and the "Dancin' in the Streets" are both really solid, with the "Bird Song" achieving lift-off and taking it pretty far out there. Good stuff.

I see a "She Belongs to Me" coming up in the 2nd set - a song that I really wish they would have kept around a lot longer, and I am looking forward to that. Sometimes Jerry's old shot voice actually adds something to the songs, and from other versions I have heard (the one from Dick's Picks 21 - November 85, Richmond) this is one of those songs that can actually benefit from the creaking and the croaking.

Anyway, fun show! Thanks for the rec!

Is anyone else checking out the Cal Expo 89 shows this week? (8/4,5, and 6)? There are some real gems to be had there!

Peace
August 6, 2021 - 8:50am

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Oroborous

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4/7/85

Best Easter Sunday ever, and one of my favorite shows attended.
Yes JG has the tour “cold” going on, but if that doesn’t bother you this show smokes!
First time to the Rectum, which would become the venue I saw the most Dead shows at (13, and another JGB in 89).
Still GA in 85 and not overly crowded. Wasn’t up front but pretty close when Phil stepped up to the mic (I think before the lights were down?) and started yelling “hi a, hi a, hi a kids, can ya hear me” and just like that our tripping arses were shot out of a canon!
August 6, 2021 - 8:11am

#3324

Vguy72

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4.7.85....

....day late and a dollar short, but I'll check it out.
August 6, 2021 - 7:27am

#3325

JimInMD

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'85

Checking it out now.. I'm a fan of 85.

Agree with Oro on pick of the day, a bonus of this thread is it draws me to shows I haven't hit before. I get as much out of the road less travelled than the superstars we all know and love.

We had a week of stunning weather here the Mid Atlantic this week.. highs in the mid 70's and sun. Not too hot, not too cold.. tie dye t-shirt weather. It looks like the temps and humidity are ticking up and the dog days of summer are upon us. After rehabbing my hurt wing I plan on spending a good bit of the rest of this month in the water listening to Gold Ole Grateful Dead. Have a great weekend all.. be safe play dead.
August 5, 2021 - 4:41pm

#3326

wilfredtjones

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another show...

...with 'interesting' Jerry vocals is 4-7-85 Philly. Personally, I do like the show and listened to it a heck of a lot back in the cassette days. I'm not necessarily offering it up as suggestion. But, check it out sometime at least. Maybe I'll tune in now. BTW, I have an old friend from back in the day that flew cross country to attend 4-4-88 because he won tickets on a radio call in. Flew from WI to Hartford to check out the show. I think this might be the show Jerry purportedly threw the mic due to frustrations with his vocals. Or at least it was from the same run. Forgive me if someone already brought this up. Take 'er easy Deadheads! :-)
August 5, 2021 - 4:18pm

#3327

Oroborous

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It’s all good Bra!

Personally, that doesn’t bother me much, especially doing cores etc.
And hey, he’s ripping much of the time on the ole git-tar!
Spirited show too. Good Cassidy.

Sorry about your 39 : (
Somehow, mine just showed up, and since they’ve streamlined the packaging it fits in the box so we don’t have to mess with waiting in line etc.
AND...looking like I might get tomorrow off (probably just jinxed myself)
If so, all hells breaking lose LOL.
August 5, 2021 - 1:45pm

#3328

DeadVikes

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4/4/88

Yes, let me apologize for this pick. Jerry sounds terrible, must have been really sick. Like the Kermit the Frog reference Jim.

Just goes to show you don't offer up a pick until you hear Jerry.

I still don't have my #39 either OB. Don't even have a date yet.

Enjoy it Jim. Let us know.
August 5, 2021 - 1:25pm

#3329

Oroborous

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5/14/74

Devoured, man I love that DS. Hangs with 12/6/73 in my book. Really dig the soft cloud landing into China Doll after that juicy sky walking dissonance! Big Sky indeed!

Perhaps a nice project for Kiethfan as I know he’s spent mucho time on them: list biggest, weirdness Dark Stars...say 72, 73, 74...
68/69 are sorta in different class, and not much/many that fit the criteria elsewhere?
Say top 10 long, weird, awesome DS’s...

Ok, onto 4/4/88.
Cool start!

PO has my 39, so hoping they’ll get around to releasing so I can hit that and catch up on the 71 stuff I missed the last few days.
August 5, 2021 - 8:34am

#3330

JimInMD

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4/4/88 Hartford

I fit this show in with my morning work. Not the most focused listen, but enjoyable nonetheless. It's a decent show, especially post drums. Jerry does sound haggard in this one.. which is too bad. You almost have to ignore his singing to get the show.. even in Stella Blue he seems to be projecting his inner Kermit the Frog. Poor Jer but his guitar work is mostly spot on and Brent/Bobby deliver at the end. I'm a sucker for Dear Mr. Fantasy.

It looks like Dave's Picks 39 will get bicycle delivered to the top of mount crumpet today.. looking forward to that and will definitely give it a spin. I don't know who impresses me more, Santa - with his yearly feat of delivering presents to every kid on earth or MaryE for hand delivering all these Dave's Picks by bicycle four times a year.

Somehow I will start feathering in Missoula too. I honestly have not listened to this show in a very long time. It's a classic. Lots going on in GD Land, including an impromptu party at Chez Oroborous.

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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.