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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 13, 2021 - 9:43pm

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JimInMD

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4/15

I'm in. I've listened to this before, no spoilers.. catch it if you can.
September 13, 2021 - 9:35pm

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DeadVikes

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11/30/79

Great show! Sound quality is really good, matrix recording. Love these early versions of Easy to Love You. Nice Peggy O, FOTD. Second set is hot, with a Scarlet Fire, Terrapin into Playing, Lost Sailor SOC. The whole show is worth a focused listen and thank PF for bringing it up on another thread.

Thinking about 4/15/89 at the Mecca in Milwaukee for tomorrow. There is a great sounding Miller available, recorded by yes you guessed it, Don Pearson. Hope you all can check it out.
September 10, 2021 - 6:11pm

#3203

JimInMD

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Dreadfully Behind

I just last night finished Madison.. and this morning had to relisten to my favorite parts. I did mix in 4/7/87 but only got through the first set of 4/9. Oh well... At least I'm enjoying the ride....

Happy Friday everyone.

Edit: Hope you all had a good weekend. Finished 4/9 which makes me completely caught up.
How about a lurker out there toss out a pick of the day. I know there are a couple..

Happy start to the new week.
Now where was I.. oh yes.. a birthday show.. set the wayback to 1987. Missed this one.
September 10, 2021 - 3:39pm

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bluecrow

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4/9/87 UIC

yeah - it was a fun show :)

looking forward to 11/30/79 - only familiar with its crazy twin brother

a fun bit of in person banter was at the Jerry and John Kahn show at the Auditorium 7/1/82. Deep in the 2nd set and all sorts of folks are are yelling "Ripple, play Ripple" Then someone yells "Play what you want!" Jerry replies Thank You. And then he plays Ripple.
September 10, 2021 - 9:11am

#3205

DeadVikes

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87 and Today's Pick

87 is always welcome at my house. 4/9/87 must have been a fun show to be at Bluecrow. The version I listened to was decent, but needed a little work.

On to 11/30/79 today, per Proudfoot's recommendation.

Enjoy it.

I love the banter you hear on some of these shows. Especially with people yelling out requests all night long. That must have drove them crazy at times. I think it was Dick's 31, where Bob said quite yelling out songs we already played idiot.
September 9, 2021 - 7:29am

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Dennis

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Blue Crow - 1987-04-09 - UIC Pavilion - Chicago, IL

Thanks for the heads-up on this show. I agree this Charlie Miller was better than the copy I had in stock. My copy has now been replaced.

Thanks
September 9, 2021 - 6:32am

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bluecrow

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4/7/87

4/7 - Nice pick, I enjoyed it, totally new to me, set list and everything. Ultramatrix was good, maybe a little heavy on the crowd at times. Band sounded in fine form. I thought Jerry was engaged and sharp. Song selection and placement seemed unusual at times. Stagger Lee always seems like a rarity. West LA, Bucket > Don't Ease closing the first set?! Really liked the Box of Rain to open Set II. To have that followed by Miracle > Bertha - once again would never have seen that coming. And did anyone catch Jerry teasing a bit of Slipknot at the beginning of space?? Just a couple of lines but unmistakable - to me at least :) Strong closing sequence to the show. Sounded like The Wheel was going to drop in before Gimme Some Lovin.

4/9 - don't have a source to straight up recommend. Since I last really looked there is a new Ultramatrix remaster by Charlie Miller that I think replaces the "mediocre"board I referenced. The relatively recent FOB shnid 148683 hessberg/miller/clugston seemed like a solid audience. I'll have to do some more sampling today.

Follow up: listening to Set I of 4/9 Miller Ultramatrix and that source does the trick. As Jim said - Healy liked a little SBD with his audience mics.

Yeah '87 was a tasty vintage. Enjoy the day everyone. Onward!!
September 9, 2021 - 6:24am

#3208

wilfredtjones

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4/9 UIC

Nice call from '87. I was always familiar with 4-11, a couple nights later FM broadcast. BTW, 4-7 was one of the one's that helped get me on the bus. Also, 5-10-87 Laguna Seca is fun. There's a lot to like in '87 with a rejuvenated Garcia and pre-midi 80's spaces, which I like.

Thanks and have a Grateful Day everyone! :-)
September 8, 2021 - 9:35pm

#3209

DeadVikes

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April 87

I thought 4/7/87 was a good show. Recording and performance were good. Nothing mind blowing but I love hearing Box of Rain to open the second set and a Morning Dew in the mix. Quinn the Eskimo to close.

Fun shows in 87 and yes for sure got the feeling things were turning. I felt it in Alpine in June. Great memories. I can still hear that Feel like a Stranger and Tons of Steel.

Let's do the 4/9/87 next. Sounds great to me Bluecrow.

Pretty sweet you were able to see Dead & Co Jim. Sounds like a fun time. I know I would go if they came anywhere near us out here.

We probably should take a look at that 11/30/79 show per Proudfoot's recommendation. You don't have to twist my arm for a 79 show. Maybe Friday?
September 8, 2021 - 10:47am

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JimInMD

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Show

The show was good, but I think not as bright as the NE shows before. A fun opening to the First Set, and the highlights of the second were a solid Althea and a nice second set Viola sandwich that meandered quite a bit going in and out of a funky psychedelic/blues approach to that crazy old jug band blues tune. The judge decreed it....

It was more crowded than I had hoped.. we got what was likely one of more discrete spots on the lawn under an old oak tree in the back, top part of the lawn. There was a stiff breeze all night coming down on us, so we mostly had what I would call almost fresh air.. still... being fully vaccinated and taking precautions there were risks. This was a redo show from last year so we all bought these tix pre pandemic.

Anyway.. it was great to see live music again, I just wish there was less risk. My fear is not getting myself sick but accidentally being part of the spread, so I will treat this next week very gingerly and stay away from everyone including those in my family (that are all also vaccinated). It's a good week to do outside wood working projects and long bike rides.... pistol packing lot's of GD of course.

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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.