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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 17, 2021 - 7:26am

#3191

Oroborous

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6/24/83 and P&F

Didn’t get to give 6/24/83 a full immersion, but what I heard sounded pretty darn good.

Streamed Phil last night, part of three show package. Was supposed to go tonight but got a refund, just not there yet...breakthrough cases are now 18% of all new cases here in Colorado and it’s a small place.
Last night was decent, certainly not like the “quintet” but enjoyable none the less.
His kid does some Bob tunes and the set list was fun. His kid channels some decent ABB style playing too.

Really bummed not to go, but it is a nice to watch on big screen system in comfy chair, with powder room steps away and party favors at hand etc...
September 16, 2021 - 1:10pm

#3192

Oroborous

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3/25/91

Another solid, enjoyable 91!
Vinny doing fine without Brucy, good sounding, High Time, Crazy Fingers suggests JG was feelin’ it..
Cool jam outta spoonful is most def coolamundo!
Almost sounded like he was playing on top of Half Step progression with some obvious parts removed?
Definetly had a neat familiarity about it...

Well, since I have Dane fever, figured I’d hit another that I’ve not heard: 6/24/83.
So far, Shakedown is sweet once JG shakes the webs a tad,...
September 16, 2021 - 9:00am

#3193

Oroborous

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Hot Damn!

unplanned off today so let’s play....Dead!
91 to start then I need something on my server as I have tagging and things to do on there and need to HEAR something proper! As good as these streams can be their still stomped on sonically...

Oh, forgot to mention, last WE I finally succumbed to temptation, broke my purity vows, and listened to both 73 Danes, gulp. Yeah, hope they have good Beatty’s et el, cause these puppies need to feel the love!
Though I feel cheap and dirty, I’m still wallowing in the sinful pleasure, rrrrrrrrrrr
Great Dane Box Dave, do it!

DV: first, WTF happened with the Vikes? Hey, at least they had a chance at winning...fuggin Buffalo did for part of the first and then...Chad the Wonderboy and his trusty side kick Diggs couldn’t do squat. D was good early on but without any O that wasn’t going to last.
Busy would be better if I was working in empty houses so I could be fully in on TPOTDWD!
And less exposure! Actually returned our Phil tix for Friday. Pretty bummed as I might never see the old bastard again, at least not in our backyard. Things just getting too weird again so not worth the worry etc. hopefully I can stream somewhere?
But busy’s been a yin yang thing: it’s good for me to move around more, and money’s cool, but I hurt most days (especially the day I recently spent ballin a heavy hole hog on a ladder through 3” joists set every ten or 12 inches, and all because some whiny 20 year old wouldn’t stop bitching about how much it sucked and he didn’t want to do it, so I sent him elsewhere and did it myself) Advil is unfortunately becoming my new best friend lol.
That five months of “retirement” I had the luxury of was sweet, but as the song goes:
“ a taste of honey is worse than none at all”
Onward Amigos!
September 15, 2021 - 6:57pm

#3194

DeadVikes

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3/25/1991

Did somebody say Shakedown Street? I am on this one for tomorrow. Thanks Conekid.
Good to be busy I bet Oroborous. Yes, more 79 please, or shit any 79 at this point.

Yes, every show doesn't blow me away, but if the sound quality is really good and they have it going, it usually works for me. But for sure, Spring 89 doesn't compare to summer 89. Still enjoying this ride.

Stay well folks.
September 15, 2021 - 5:39pm

#3195

icecrmcnkd

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I got a pick for ya

3-25-91

I’m listening to Set2 and the Jam after Spoonful is quite interesting. Could be one of a kind, not sure. I haven’t heard another version of that Jam before that I can currently remember.

And the Beam has my house vibrating now.
Heading into Space…..
Musically, not on an Elonrocket.
September 15, 2021 - 1:37pm

#3196

Oroborous

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79 was fine!

Really loved the 11/30 show, 4/15;89 was good too, but didn’t seem to have the fire?
Those 2 Stanley’s would make a great Dave’s with Bonus, of course the haters heads would literally explode lol.
That Passenger was scorching! Forget what all else moved me but overall I thought it was great!
89 is usually a fav, and I liked it, but, maybe it was just me? It was good, but I don’t recall any of “those” moments, well, Dew was perhaps.
Anyway, 2 more cool shows under our belt, thanks for the picks guys!
Not sure when I’ll get time but keep em coming as I’m lurking and still try to catch what I can...
September 15, 2021 - 9:49am

#3197

wilfredtjones

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4-15/16-89 Mecca

I remember one of my friends back from my old haunts having a nice photo of Jerry from those shows that was featured in the Milwaukee Sentinel around the time of the shows. He called into the paper and ordered a glossy print, framed it and hung it in his living room. I remember it being a good shot of Jerry. I wish I could see it again, but a quick google search is yielding nothing.
September 15, 2021 - 6:38am

#3198

DeadVikes

Joined:
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4/15/89

Yes, I agree, great show Bob t. Good to hear from you. The recording is great and the show is hot. I was there as well Bob t. My main tour buddy and I drove from Minnesota without any tickets. Walked around all day trying to find tickets. I believe we scored some right before the show. We got into the arena and went to the usher behind the stage. The usher looked at us and said this was the tenth time he had seen the same row and seats in this section. What? Fake tickets. He looked at us and said go try and find a place to watch and have fun. And man, we did. What an experience. Definitely worth another listen.

Who has a pick for today?
September 15, 2021 - 4:56am

#3199

icecrmcnkd

Joined:
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Bobt

Hah, when I typed Bobt the spell check wanted to change it to Bong.

Anyway, those videos are on the bonus disc of the Long Strange Trip documentary.
September 14, 2021 - 7:45pm

#3200

bob t

Joined:
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4/15/89 I'm in... Mecca

Howdy everyone... greetings from the road in Rochester, NY.... I'm biased on this one, I was there on the floor in the fun area between stage and sound board.. really strong opening 3 songs, and the Blow Away also was good... for some strange reason i cannot recall the Morning Dew.... hmmm wonder why!! Good call Dead vikes... hey did anyone watch the interview with pigpen in the camper video from England 1970... also they practice Candyman on Youtube??? Pretty cool........ sorry if already discussed... Bob t

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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.