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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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April 28, 2021 - 6:38am

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DeadVikes

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#38

Okay Jefito, an autographed picture of Dave?

Interested in your thoughts on the release when you get to it.

Otis, yes, seems like a good idea to hit Doc's all time favorite show. 4/28/71.
And a twofer with 83. I will do my best to get to that as well. Thanks.
April 28, 2021 - 5:03am

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jefito

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@DeadVikes -- Some dude from…

@DeadVikes -- Some dude from Canada will spill the beans, once he's done getting distracted by a seagull, or something. Wouldn't want to spoil his time in the spotlight, y'know...

Tiny, unhelpful hint (my stock in trade): a chunk of the new release has already been put out in either Tapers Section or Jam of the Week.

Edit: nevermind -- it's already out there; they posted it in the April '21 email bulletin.
April 28, 2021 - 4:48am

#3733

Thats_Otis

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A Few Days Late...

... and more than a few dollars short.

Two suggestions for a pick today - 4/22/83 New Haven. I started this one on the "day of" last week, but only got through a bit. I really loved what I heard though! Stranger, Bird Song opening one-two punch! That's a hell of an opening duo. This show comes highly recommended by my good friend who knows these kind of things, and he has yet to lead me astray! The link below will take you to a really nice sounding Front of Board AUD if yer into it:

https://archive.org/details/gd83-04-22.sennheiser.martinson.1863.sbeok…

Also, 50 years ago today, the boys played what our good friend Doc says is his all-time, desert island, #1 with a bullet show. With a recommendation like that, how can we not give it a listen?!? Here is a link to the Miller transfer of 4/28/71:

https://archive.org/details/gd1971-04-28.sbd.miller.106099.flac16

I have a somewhat lax workday - going to try for a double show day!

Peace
April 27, 2021 - 10:13pm

#3734

Vguy72

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I misread 12.12.78....

....for 12.28.78. Still had a good time!
April 27, 2021 - 9:16pm

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DeadVikes

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12/12/78

Great show WTJones. Post Egypt 78 has that real raw rocking vibe. No Shakedown in this one but there is a solid Stagger Lee. Great start with that 1/2 Step in Franklins. Recording is really good. I think I remember hearing a interview with Dr. Bob talking about this show. Bummer they moved the US Blues encore to the end of the first set. Agree Otis nice estimated into Eyes.
Thanks WTJones.

Okay, I am dying to know what is the big surprise with Dave's #38? Who will spill the beans?
April 27, 2021 - 7:19pm

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jefito

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Too busy...

... to listen to DaP 38 just yet. Drumming for dance class comes first, always. @DeadVikes, hopefully you'll get your notice soon.
April 27, 2021 - 4:58pm

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carlo13

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Dap 38

38 is in my mailbox at home. I will spin tomorrow.
April 27, 2021 - 3:42pm

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Oroborous

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Otis

The Man is on to ya 😉
April 27, 2021 - 3:39pm

#3739

Thats_Otis

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12/12/78

Just wrapping up this show, and I enjoyed it! I think I actually prefer late-78 to Spring. High energy 1/2 Step>Franklins, a peppy Peggy-O, M&MU>Big River, slinky Estimated, hyper Eyes with a really cool jam leading into Drums. All in all, good pick, WIlfred! Thanks!

I will say though - that piano must have been black and blue after the pounding Keith was putting on it. Perhaps it was the source I chose, but he was mixed HIGH and those block chords came through loud and clear!

Peace

Edit: It seems I can still post on this page from my home computer - it's my janky work computer that seems to have the issue.
April 27, 2021 - 2:53pm

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Oroborous

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4/27/71: only one I had previously heard all of on XM. Enjoyed it more this time, goofy part and all.
Really looking forward to the next two...
12/12/78: another solid, high energy, off the beaten path show...enjoyed ✔️

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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.