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marye

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December 13, 2024 - 9:18am

#371

Oroborous

Joined:
June 19, 2007

12/8&9/89

The sixth was ok, good but nothing special…

Onto these beauties today. Heard them mentioned over the years but have never checked em…

BC, definitely spend the time with 12/31/80, “a really beeg shoe”
Glad I finally got to it.
You’ll Definitely dig the Bear tape on that sweet can set up you got going!

Yeah things were so different back then. Until they got the hotline and then GDTS it was like the Wild West in the wilderness. So many shows that might have been if we’d only known : (
Mail order was heaven sent as trying to get out of town tics before was next to impossible.
Edit: yeah BC POTDWD was just the ticket during those days of uncertainty.
Yes big thanks to Bolo and Marye, but GOGD really was the high point for me. I’ve “met” so many cool cats here, but something really clicked for me with GOGD. It’s like he was some kind of mysterious spirit that came and went with the pandemic. Things just ain’t been the same…
And that was my gateway drug for shows lol. It got us all listening to tons of shows and many we might not of heard otherwise, and eventually I realized I’m listening to all these shows, maybe I should try and hit em all? And that of course doesn’t work very well on a forum requiring different people to do a group thing. So I realized that that path is for my steps alone lol
So I love POTDWD, but can’t expect a group of more “normal” DH to try to keep up with my madness lol…
Fortunately I’ve got the time to keep on Truckin’ Onward!..through the fog lol
And fortunately we have this fun board to talk about em!

The interviewer gets interviewed lol
So Mary, did you know anything about the dead before or was it just something to do?
I bet growing up in the Bay Area everybody at least had heard of the GD, but perhaps not many “KNEW” the GD? Perhaps thought of negatively by the normal masses of John Q Publics? Interesting sociologically.

I had been steadily indoctrinated lol, so had been impatiently itching and waiting for about a year before I got my chance, seems maybe it was all complete unknown serendipity with you?
If so, I can’t imagine going in a blank slate, especially NYE!
Quite the baptism by fire eh!
Did ya dance, twirl, do the boogaloo, melt in the last row, or just stand agape with your jaw on the floor lol come on, inquiring minds want more! Lol ; )
December 13, 2024 - 8:59am

#372

proudfoot

Joined:
August 2, 2020

in the car

11/11/71

such a shift in overall sound from the final show in August 71

GBtGD
December 13, 2024 - 7:57am

#373

bluecrow

Joined:
September 21, 2015

April '71

Yeseterday had a hankering to hear Dark Hollow and reached for Ladies and Gentleman. It sounded so good that I"m back with Disc 1 in the predawn, this time listening on the Senns. That early '71 Skull and Roses sound is bliss. Those early Bird Songs are such jewels. Now skipped to Disc 4 cause I want some of that Alligator jam for breakfast.

Oro - you're the hardest working man in show business!! Still waiting for a cryptic Almanac reference to you and a "DHB" - aka a "deadheadbrewer" - the hat trick of GD show listening. Ah, those heady early days of POTDWD when we had so much time (thank you Bolo24 and MaryE for that gift!) Nowadays I feel lucky to get a solid full show deep listen once or twice a week.

Definitely need to borrow the time machine for 12/31/80 . Don't think I've ever heard it, certainly not in its entirety straight through (reported.) I remember my first listen to Reckoning, it was very late night summer of '81, and it just blew us away. Still wasn't that tuned into the GD world and I had no idea. Just checked and the LP release date was April 1 - pretty funny! Closest I probably came to an acoustic set - with close being a relative multivariant concept - was probably that Rambler Room one-off on11/17/78. About 10 miles from the house but probably not back on Turkey Day break yet, and also that Uptown run was not on my radar at the time so yeah not quite that close. Anybody looking for a banger Fall '78 listen try Set II from the next night (Uptown 11/18) - it kicks ass and it needs to be released.

As for Indy 12/5/81 - when Dave finally releases it I'm pretty sure he's gonna say it was originally being considered for Dave's 20 ; ) I mean dropping a Big Railroad into the middle of that killer Set II pre-drumz?? Wat is happening?! That Space > Wheel is so very fine. Sweet sweet show.
December 12, 2024 - 11:21am

#374

DeadVikes

Joined:
October 26, 2016

12/31/80

What a first show Mary. Must have been a blast.
Would love to see this entire run released as a box set.

Oh yes, Bills are still looking good OB. The Vikes have been getting it done. Bears on Monday night.
December 12, 2024 - 10:13am

#375

marye

Joined:
May 26, 2007

Yup, it was my first show (12/31/80)

I'm still stunned. Among other things, it had the acoustic set, soon to be famous on Reckoning. It ended with Ripple, which was new to me, and here I am.
December 12, 2024 - 9:20am

#376

proudfoot

Joined:
August 2, 2020

Bills Lions

that will be a good one
December 12, 2024 - 8:53am

#377

Oroborous

Joined:
June 19, 2007

12/31/80

Big show to start today, followed by 12/6/89 as we finish 1980 and move to finish the end of 89.

BTK (actually, the whole run), and Marye were there and I believe this might have been Mary’s first show?
If so, we’d love some stories : )

I had a tape of p/o this show way BITD but don’t remember it at all so it will be a treat to check out the whole show!

Being the holidaze and all I haven’t gotten the best listens in to this run, so haven’t noticed a lot of standouts, (that’s me not the shows) but overall I’d say they start out the run with good, solid consistent performances like much of this under appreciated year, and seem to build every night through the run.
From the Rockin Bama/Promised land, somewhat rare for time TLEO, and overall good first set (seconds a blur?), to hot Strangers, Sugarees, Half Steps, China Riders, couple hot Truckin’s, a nice Shakedown, sweet China Doll, Fun Casey Jones encore, hot FOTD on the 30, in fact all of the 30 seemed a step up, just a four show blur of consistent solid enjoyable GD!
No hometown slacking this run!

So now onto the big finale, including a nice capstone to the 1980 acoustic revival and one of the last of a mere few acoustic sets they’d play.
Onward!
EDIT: Hmmmmm and it’s a Bear recording…

Thanks DV, maybe someday I get my own blog LOL
Go VIKS! (Too nervous about Bills Lions after that LA fiasco)
December 12, 2024 - 6:42am

#378

proudfoot

Joined:
August 2, 2020

10 1 77

From Dave's

In the house
December 12, 2024 - 6:11am

#379

daverock

Joined:
September 1, 2014

St. Louis Blues

I thought I'd go back to the St. Louis box, and play the shows in sequence-something I haven't done since it came out. The opening 1971 shows, from 12/9 and 12/10 are great. Maybe not routinely recognised as among the best shows of the era, there is still plenty to enjoy here. 12/9 features no extended jams as such, but they seem to me to be more in tune with the spirit of rock n' roll than they ever would be in any other year. Although they persisted in covering rock n' roll well into middle age, those later excursions often come across as light relief, before or after the more serious fare. Here every song is played with commitment. They sound as though they are having a good time.

Initially, 10/12 sounded less impressive to me. The same sort of thing as the previous night...again. Until the final cd where they stretch out into the future. An amazing rocking jam.
Starting on 10/17/72, the first cd passed me by a bit, but the opening Cumberland and Playin' in the Band on the second cd of this show are as good versions of these two songs as any I can immediately remember.
So there we go - a great box! And plenty to come.
December 11, 2024 - 2:10pm

#380

DeadVikes

Joined:
October 26, 2016

OB

You made the Bulletin again OB. Congrats!

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New year, new update. Tell us of your musical adventures in real time!

9/11/83

Again ; )

Perhaps a little 10/14/83 later…and it was Mas Fina!

finishing up...

...tribute to Mr. Lesh today,

march 19 1995 spectrum

well, because I made it to the 2 nights before
and then sold my tickets for 3/19
to take my lady to sunnier & warmer climes...
...I knew right away she was not like other girls...
for a much needed break from work

so imagine my horror upon
returning 6 days later...
...what the...UNBROKEN CHAIN!

well, after 36 yrs of life together
she is still the best in my life...

....once in a while you get shown the light
in the strangest of places if you look at it right...

PEACE!
One World in Harmony...

Back to finish up 69!

Starting with 11/1
Then did 11/7
And now 11/2
Later, 11/8 to compete with the horrible noise…

2-28-69 vinyl

Subwoofer turned up for some extra Phil.

Now onto 10-18-72% vinyl

Philo Stomp rockin’ the subwoofer.

10 20 90

Very pleasant 1st set

break day?

Why Not!

and it will begin with

Eric Burdon "The Masters"
The House Of The Rising Sun
I'm Crying
Boom Boom
Gonna Send You Back To Walker
Bring It On Home To Me
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
It's My Life
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Help Me Girl
Don't Bring Me Down
See See Rider
Inside Looking Out
San Francisco Nights
When I Was Young
Monterrey ("the GD, blew evrybody's mind")
Anything
White Houses
Spill The Wine
The Night

these songs should evoke many different feelings for ALL people today

Make LOVE not war!
PEACE!

uncle_tripel

11/15/69

meh?
11/21/69
That’s better…High Time really resonated today.
Next up: 12/4/69.
Cool Dark Star
And finally today: 12/5/69

12/7/69

Then 12/10/69
Followed by 12/13 short and sweet, and
then 12/19, real treat!

10-31-71% vinyl

Playing now.

12/11

&12/69 mas Fina!
Received these in a big batch of stuff from our good friend here a couple years ago, but as is often the case with new big batches, these kinda have been neglected!

10/31/71

That's a great album alright. The other Dead I played over the last day or so was the first show from the Winterland 1973 box - 11/9/73. A great show - every musician on top form and working together. And the next 2 shows in the box are even better.

starting ...

...with the hidden track on diP #13, been awhile>>>
scarlet > fire from 11/1/79

then onto 5/6/81 set 2 diP #13

sub pre-order purchased last PM,
-10%'er :)
now, it's hurry-up wait time lol
convinced myself that the
30 / 60 anniversaries will impact
the 4 installments choices
if TPTB don't make it happen,
then oh well,
it'll be the last sub

PEACE for ALL!
uncle_tripel

Last night

12/20, 21, and 23/69…yowsa!

Now: Gary Burton Duet, then after, Like Minds…

11-9-73 it is

Good call DaveRock.

Imagine the reels of those shows being Plangentized/Normanized, and pressed onto vinyl.

💀🎶🤤😵‍💫🫠

Winterland 1973

Cnkd - I'd buy that box in a shot. It would be great if they did reissue it in that way. If they are reissuing boxes on vinyl, following on from the Fillmore West 1969 shows and those from May 5th-9th 1977, this would be an ideal choice.

1-22-68 Seattle

On sirius this morning while I was driving up the coast to get bbq. I was in tears.

Alligator>Cryptical>The Other One>Cryptical> New Potato>Born Cross Eyed>Spanish Jam>Dark Star>China Cat>The Eleven>Caution.

Holy Effing Shite!

Good idea Daverock!

Hit big chunk of 11/9/73 via yer synaptical jumpstart.
Now onto 11/9/79 II
to be followed by 11/8/85, then prolly some mellow jazz…maybe Pat M?
Bit of a personal theme today…

Howdy Brownie! Yass, need to go deep on the primal sooner than later!

goin' down the...

...road feeling...

GOOD with september 13 1993 set 2

just a wonderful evening in the ol' Spectrum
with the GOGD!

One World in Harmony
Peace for All!

uncle_tripel

New Tunes!

Robert Plant - Band of Joy
Pat Metheny - Offramp
Miles Davis - E.S.P., and Mikes in the Sky
Pat Metheny Charlie Haden - Missouri Sky

and other goodness from the collection:
Robert Plant - Lullaby…and the Ceaseless Roar
Wes Montgomery- Finest Hour
Wynton Marsalis - Standard Time

4 21 78

:)))

After 4 21 78 set one

JIimi Hendrix 4 cd set at Winterland

this one's a drummers choice...

...oct 18 1984 at the meadowlands arena

identifier #16171 on the archive
new chas miller
uploaded earlier this year :)

sweet!

PEACE for ALL!
uncle_tripel

Oro & Miles

Miles - Mikes in the Sky,,,, must be a heavenly recording :-)

Miles, Mike and Pat

BigBrownie, thanks for reminding me of 1.22.68, long time favorite show and primal. Looking forward to the new Miles boot. Oro, your mention of Pat M took me down a rabbit hole, seen him a bunch, all the way back to days with Lyle. Peak experience minimal but incredible, had a back stage pass after his show at the Kennedy Center in DC the night he was announced as NEA Jazzmaster. The band was exhausted from touring and headed off on an overnight bus to their next gig. New interview just posted, Rick Beato with Mike Stern, Mike had Pat as a teacher at Berklee, played with Miles, introduced by Billy Cobham. Beato is a superb interviewer, gets musicians talking, also check out his interview with Pat.

4 21 78 disc 3 motivated me

to do some work around the house

Thank you GD

5 26 93 PITB

Some of hottest GD I have ever heard

WOW

Uncle Trippel and Proudfoot

You've got me pulling these shows down from the archive for (almost) immediate consumption.

Jiminmd

Were you lucky enough to get the Road Trips copy of 5/26/93 back when released?

I missed buying it but my oft referred to friend Craig gave me a copy

In major praise of 12 16 92

Excellent show

Oh.. then I have it

I have all the road trips and bonus discs, I just did not recognize the date. I will revisit this though, it might have been 10 or15 years since I listened to it last. So a great late era PITB. I'm still engaged and will give it a spin.

If I did not have it already, based on your comment I would have hunted it down.

hopefully...

...gotten past all
of the jabberwocky,
and it's time to get back to
why we are here

Feb 18th 1971 @ the Capitol in Port Chester NY

as I don't have the 50th Anniv
of american beauty, it's the archive
for me today
identifier #157425

smokin'!

PEACE for ALL!
uncle_tripel

PS: 12/16/92 - - - > thank you mr. latvala for #27!!!

Hopefully, last four from 69

Starting with 12/28/69

Continuing with 12/29

Finally, 12/30/69!

Dont forget 12/31/69

Fabulous stuff

Currently

Swans - Feel Good Now

Currently

10/15/77

Hot 'lil show

Stella Blue is tasty, despite some annoying buzzing from one of the guitars

Stella your face

Cap 71 I have

End of year, 69.. I have not listened to yet.

stuck in...

...the 70's, but different era

november 9 1979 set 2
at the aud in buffalo

saw a hockey game at that brokedown palace
sabres vs flyers game - back in 1986
even remember hitting Garcia's Irish Pub
before the game
for a few cold ones and wings

PEACE for ALL!
uncle_tripel

10 15 77

Spicy encore

GBtGD

primal Wed

Since I must push through a repetive set of tasks at work this morning, I needed something primal to take my mind off it, so 3/1/69 seemed called for. This show continues to be my go-to from the FW 69 box. I believe that's because I had this show on tape back in the late 80s and so it's simply burned into my brain. I do a lot of my listening in the car, and I burn CD-R copies for the purpose (so that the originals stay safe back at home). However, this morning I've found that my 3/1 CD-R has sustained some damage that affects The Eleven (aaaah noooo) so I'm going to use this opportunity to just chuck it into the trash and burn 2/28 instead in an attempt to try to get out of this 3/1 rut.

And I mean it's a deep rut - I've had the box set for years but have literally never played 2/27. The shows from 2/28 and 3/2 also get criminally overlooked... bad Obeah, baaad

Meanwhile, this weekend I got stuck into 3/17/68. Ferocious!

DaP 37

4-15-78 (Edit: the Let It Grow in this is fiery!)
Staying in sequence while trying to finish the Box. One more in the Devil box then I'm going to do DaP 15 from 4-22-78 to round out my April '78 tour. Not full Oro level investigation (love those, keep them coming Pedro) but I'm kinda slow. Then I may get to the Santa Fe release. Ah, the bounty of a cornucopia of fall riches!
Cheers

12/31/69

No PF couldn’t forget the last one lol, even though I liked the 30 better…

All good things in all good time 1stshow…

Sabs Flyers BITD nice…saw Dave Mason at Garcias on a date with the one that got away and four of her fun girl friends!

12 30 69

Great stuff

Dark Star is cut though

C'est la vie

Currently

10 16 77

Nice

Holy...

Man, you should give 2/27/69 a chance, I doubt it will disappoint. I know that the Dark Star is on Live Dead, so you have probably heard it a few or more times already, but it really adds to get the transition out of Mountains of the Moon into the Dark Star. My car has a radio with a hard drive, and that show is burned onto it, so I end up listening to it quite a bit. That Good Morning Little School Girl from 2/27/69 just cooks in all the right ways too, probably my favorite version. The Doin' That Rag that follows is also fantastic, I really dig it, I suspect you might as well. Really just an excellent show.

PEACE for ALL!
uncle_tripel

Oro - Dave Mason one hard working rock'n roller; got to see him 2x in 1980 (march/august)