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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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October 16, 2022 - 4:21am

#1631

Forensicdoceleven

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Yesterday's weirdness is tomorrow's reason why……

Rise and shine, rockers!!

Pick Of The Day: Milk Weg, Amsterdam October 16, 1981

This is for Wilfred T Jones. And for all those who like to indulge in hash that perspires……

Don’t know how highly you rate weirdness value, but this rates as about an 11 on my 1-10 weirdness scale. The second of two Oops concerts at this small club. Borrowed instruments. Bob Weir’s birthday. A pretty nice acoustic set. Electric set that goes straight into deep weirdness, with Hully Gully, Gloria, a resurrected Lovelight. Weird with a capital W………….

Was this this last truly spontaneous thing the Dead did? Not sure about that, but if TPTB have a sense of cosmic adventure and fun, maybe it’ll officially see the light of day at some future date…….

We talk about quantum weirdness and things being in two places at once, but it all involves atoms and molecules, stuff we don't normally interact with……

Rock on!!!

Doc
I think 'weird' is an interesting way to say 'unique.' It has a strange connotation, but weird is good. If you embrace your weirdness, you'll be on the way to becoming who you are…..
October 15, 2022 - 4:39pm

#1632

JimInMD

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Upside Down and Inside Out

They used to tour to promote an album, now they make an album to get people to come see them in concert.

...and then albums quit selling.

Got to give the GD credit for figuring out live music was where the action is.
October 15, 2022 - 8:10am

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JeffSmith

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Greed-flation

According to the US Inflation Calculator $12.50 in 1980 translates to $45.03 today. Still, not bad, but that was before Ticketfuckers and all the rest got fully entrenched. I remember driving to Little Rock to see all the heavy bands in the late 60s-early 70s, and never paying over five bucks for a ticket – a little less than the going rate for a lid of pot ($5 in 1968 equals $42.64 in 2022). All the great bands of the day that is except for the Grateful Dead, who never came to Arkansas. (Can't imagine why, and, No, my grandfather wan't named Snuffy.)
October 14, 2022 - 8:09pm

#1634

DeadVikes

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Billy

Wow, what a bargain hey Billy. Three sets, a small theater and a good bar, what else could you ask for. Thanks for sharing.
Would be fun to have some of those out.

Not sure why the tickets prices are so high now, definitely not what the Dead were about back in the day. I think the most I ever paid was $20 and we had second row seats in April 89 at the old Met.
October 14, 2022 - 7:09pm

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billy the kiddd

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Deadvikes. The Warfield ticket prices 1980

Deadvikes, you asked how much the ticket prices were to the 1980 Warfield shows, $12.50 for floor seats , $10.50 for balcony seats. The Warfield only holds 2,300 people, it has a great upstairs bar, and there is not a bad seat in the house. What a bargain 3 sets of music from the Grateful Dead for $12.50 in a tiny theatre. I actually posted this information 2 days ago on the #43 site, you probably didn't see it . Bob Weir is playing the Warfield the next 3 nights, some of the tickets are up at $400.00 a pop, maybe it's for a benefit, I dont know .
October 14, 2022 - 7:00am

#1636

DeadVikes

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Jim

Enjoy those colors out there Jim. I am sure it is beautiful. I woke up to snow here in MN,👎. Way too early for that here.

I have been digging the box as well Jim. My only complaint, they didn't include the 79 shows. I mean, interesting choice don't you think. I think the sound quality is really good and better than some of the two track boxes of the past. There are a few short patches but nothing significant. There are definitely no four to five song stretches of no vocals etc. I compared the sound quality to a couple of the 30 Trips shows from the same era and the MSG shows sound better, the sound is fuller. Of course just my opinion.

Will I listen again, absolutely!
You need to be in the mood for the 82-83 shows of course.

Might have to come back with a pick.
October 13, 2022 - 2:35pm

#1637

JimInMD

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Yep

I think it's an ultra matrix. We will see what it sounds like.

Been busy with the Box and Augusta, but I truckin' along. If I poke my head outside, I can see the weekend coming...

Beautiful colors this year in the mid-Atlantic mountains. Super pretty.
October 13, 2022 - 2:27pm

#1638

DeadVikes

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#44

So, I didn't see that coming, closing out another year with a 1990 pick, but I like it. 6/23/90.
October 12, 2022 - 4:52pm

#1639

DeadVikes

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Gary

Gary, when I go to this site's opening page, I scroll down to the bottom and there you will find the four most recent posts from all threads.

If that doesn't work for you, click on the three lines on the top right on the site, click community, click Dead Heads for this thread or product for the latest Dave's Picks or Box set release.

Speaking of latest Dave's Picks, we should be getting that 91 announcement tomorrow.
October 12, 2022 - 3:53pm

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icecrmcnkd

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10-12-84

Started it in the car this morning, but since my drive is about 25 min each way, I’ll probably finish set 2 Friday evening which will be just exactly perfect.

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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.