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April 6, 2020 - 9:47am

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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 17, 2022 - 7:45am

#2771

DeadVikes

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10/6/77

WTJ, I am listening to this show through the relisten app via Sonos. I have the third option on the list going which appears to be a straight SBD. Sounding good so far, but a long way to go.

The 89 Omni show sounds good for tomorrow.
January 17, 2022 - 7:29am

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Vguy72

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10.6.77....

....I was going to recommend the Omni 3.28.89 but this sound good. I've never heard it. Maybe Atlanta for tomorrow?
January 17, 2022 - 5:56am

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JimInMD

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12/31/76

Getting a bit of a snowstorm here in the Mid-Altantic. Made for a great chance to get a great listen of the second set while shoveling and the obligatory hot tub encore. It's a pretty long show and a classic, one of my favorite New Years efforts. Jerry's voice on much of this show is both well recorded and in it's prime, especially for the Eyes and Morning Dew. I never tire of this one, working to catch up today so Swing then on to 10/6/77 and I will be sure to add in the killer filler from UCSB at end of Dave's Picks 29.
January 17, 2022 - 5:47am

#2774

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10/6/77

10/6/77 it is.

Thank you Bolo.

Not sure on the source yet WTJ.
January 17, 2022 - 3:42am

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wilfredtjones

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10/6/77

Which source would you go with? My recollection has a bunch of tunes from other shows inserted into some of the archive entries to emulate a complete 10/6/77. I'd like to get a handle of how that show went down if even from an entry with a bunch of patches. Another show I'd like to hear is 2/6/79 Tulsa.
January 16, 2022 - 9:58pm

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bolo24

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OK - 10/6/1977?

I know, incomplete and bastardized show. But that NFA>Black Peter>NFA - yowza! 24 minutes of Mr. Garcia demonstrating once again why he is the only guitarist I can listen to every day.
January 16, 2022 - 2:05pm

#2777

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Bolo

Sweet Bolo, that sounds like fun. Count me in.

The Swing, such a great show. So interesting to hear the new songs develop over time. Terrapin and Estimated. They pick up steam as the year progresses. Recording is great.

OB, how about those Bills? What a blowout. Allen and Diggs looked really good.

How about a pick Bolo?
January 16, 2022 - 1:03pm

#2778

bolo24

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12/31/76

Such a great show. I shared my experience of that night a few months ago, especially with regard to that monumental Dew - my favorite for many reasons.

Think it might be time for a little contest for some GD schwag since we're in a bit of a lull waiting for more music. Sometime next week, right here.
January 14, 2022 - 7:23pm

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JimInMD

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Still working on the first set..

.. but making progress. Took a break and did a little skiing with my son, he asks too many questions to listen and ski. Finally some decent conditions with a big snowstorm on the way. I love snow, it brings out the kid in me.. like that exact moment when you find out you get a snow day and don't have to go to work em I mean school.

I like the twofer idea and transition right into the Swing. These are two first rate shows, back to back. Both have unique setlists and expansive jams. Powerhouses of creative focus and energy, the recordings.. (in my best Mr. Burns accent) excellent.

Thanks for entertaining my indulgence.
January 14, 2022 - 11:42am

#2780

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12/31/76

Perfect, is right first show.

What strikes me about this show is not only how they performed that night but also the fact that the last time they played before this show was October 15 at the Shrine.
Nice first set, the grove is there and they close with that monster Playing. Jerry is definitely feeling it.
Second set is a monster. Start out with a fun Happy New Year Sugar Mag into a nice Eyes, they aren't rushing anything. Wharf Rat into a Bob Weir Good Loving. Yes, I do enjoy his versions, Samson, into a really well played Scarlet that you can kind of feel like it wants to go somewhere. One of my favorite versions of Around and Around, bring it down now! Next into a Help Slip drums that is rocking. Not Fade Away into a Morning Dew that is reminiscent of 5/26/72 or Winterland 74. A top 3 Morning Dew in my book. One more Saturday night then into a two song encore of UJB and We Bid you Goodnight! What a show! I think I only saw one two song encore in my short career in Alpine 89.
The recording is one of the best they have every released. The sound quality is A++. It is always special show for me to listen to.

Good idea Jim.

If you don't have this show, it is definitely worth pursuing and if you need a copy you know where to find me.

Okay, on to the Swing!

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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.