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    The Dead Covers Project

    What a wonderful month it's been, sharing our love of the Grateful Dead through song and video! We applaud all the hard work and effort that you, the fans, put into the DEAD COVERS PROJECT, and we hope you'll continue to watch and support all the amazing participant videos on YouTube until we fire up the DEAD COVERS PROJECT again next February.

    Throughout the month of April, we'll be shining our lovelight on a handful of artists that really made the grade. You'll get to know each of these five artists and find out just what made them connect with the Dead in our exclusive DEAD COVERS PROJECT profiles, but for now we'd simply like to congratulate the following participants (in no particular order)...

    Now Playing In The Band...

    The project may be over for 2012, but you can continue to check out some of the "Top Rated" videos that were submitted and "Like" them here.

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    Semper Fire
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    Good fun time
    I had a great time, and I think most everybody else had a great time. Unfortunately the world is round and there are all types. So I guess there are whiners too. It seems like comparing apples to oranges to make a contest out of music. But if that is what some will want go ahead and give it to them. What is important is that now we know there are great bands out there still playing Dead. And now we know where they are etc.. We also know that there are tons of Deadheads out there playing amateur versions of Dead tunes. We also know there are tons of Regular folks out there who are also playing dead tunes........ And hopefully the Dead know that we love them and will never give up.... And whenever some of them want to retire the music wont stop. It will be okay.
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    Harp-Unstrung
    12 years 8 months ago
    Questions going further...
    But seriously.. I think many of us would like to hear an admission from the powers that be that the "contest" as it were (yes, there were prizes.. being among the ten featured / recognition IS a HUGE prize) is NOT based purely on talent and musical ability and interpretations of the Dead tunes, but more on how many "Likes" the band can get on Youtube. So, if one band had a techie in the group, or a huge supply of devotees that could spend 4th dimensional resources campaiging to harvest Likes into the multi thousands, that band would be more likely to achieve the pinnacle of recognition. ...whether or not there was another band that had a version of the same song that blew it away (vocally, instrumentally, etc) but had few Likes, perhaps owing to having started out late in the game, or being technologically challenged, yet managing to post by the deadline, thinking some panel of human judges would be viewing all the ones that were shared (at least on Dead.net's BB bulletin board with a link to the song on their YouTube channel). The reason I feel it is important to be answered (not just for myself but for all the participants) is that going forward, what can we expect for next year? Obviously all of us who entered will be keeping our entries up on YouTube. So for next year, do we simply resubmit them through this portal, on this BB, to say "hey, check out this one!", or must we record new ones, and if we are using existing ones from this year, how will the # of accumulated Likes figure in at that point? From what I've read both on the BB and on various participating artists' YouTube pages and comments, is that many of us jumped through hoops to get submissions up by he deadline, but it amounted to naught, and not due to lack of talent either. When the contest was announced, the challenge was "Do you have what it takes to cover the Dead", and not "do you have what it takes to make your video go viral and have more people "Like" it. Important concerns, IMHO. That having been said, I was extremely impressed with some of the top featured choices. My favorites were Brandon McCoy, Aaron Gibson, Jugtown Pirates, & Packy Lundholm, not necessarily in that order, and would like to congratulate them (as well as the others) for achieving this distinction. I'm also curious as to what extent if any, the members of the Dead and their repsoective offshoot groups see or have any input into what songs "made the grade" (ie the featured list). Thanks in advance for your response. - Mark The Harper
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Submitted by lilgoldie on

What a wonderful month it's been, sharing our love of the Grateful Dead through song and video! We applaud all the hard work and effort that you, the fans, put into the DEAD COVERS PROJECT, and we hope you'll continue to watch and support all the amazing participant videos on YouTube until we fire up the DEAD COVERS PROJECT again next February.

Throughout the month of April, we'll be shining our lovelight on a handful of artists that really made the grade. You'll get to know each of these five artists and find out just what made them connect with the Dead in our exclusive DEAD COVERS PROJECT profiles, but for now we'd simply like to congratulate the following participants (in no particular order)...

Now Playing In The Band...

The project may be over for 2012, but you can continue to check out some of the "Top Rated" videos that were submitted and "Like" them here.

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Submitted by marye on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:34

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I think this is going to be a popular thread...
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Submitted by Kat on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 13:44

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Cool! Thanks for doing this. Can it be a JGB cover, or is it strictly Dead?
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Submitted by grantini on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 15:56

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Every June I host a 4 hour musical tribute to the Grateful Dead near Kennett Square, PA, about 40 minutes southwest of Philly and just north of Wilmington, Delaware. Last year we had 26 musicians in total perform from about ten different bands. For each song the lineup changes by one, two, or three musicians. There is no downtime between songs so the lineup is carefully choreographed. I chose musicians from all kinds of bands and they range in age from their 20's to their 60's. In many cases they have never played with each other. There are no rehearsals. Each musician is told in advance which songs he will perform in what key and what instrument he or she will play. We get over 600 people out each year and everyone, including the musicians (especially me) LOVEs IT. There are a few train wrecks, mostly unoticed off the stage, but the spontanatiety and the surprise of weaving a tune for the first time with a particular line up is a BLAST. Here is the thread for last year's show. All proceeds benefit the Brandywine Valley Association and the musicians all perform for beer and food! If you want to get on the list for next year, email me at grantini@aol.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXX14nmu4AU&feature=results_main&playnex…
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Submitted by Canyon Critter on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 22:44

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It almost feels like they made this contest specifically for me! Fortunately, I'm not that egocentric. Oh please, OH PLEASE, will some band nominate me to make their video??? All I would need is to know that your band is... a. TRUE TO THE HEART ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ b. KIND DEADHEADS c. AND HAVE MUSIC and or VIDEO for me to use for this contest. The more the better. d. HAS A WILLINGNESS to work with me through email, skype, phone, etc. to make your video SMOKIN' e. Buy me a beer at the end of it all at a show. If you'd like to see my "ametuer" work from all the things I've made from the heart just go to my vimeo site. Can we actually use vimeo, or do we have to convert to the crappy youtube????? Anyway, either way, I can convert and work with any kind of file either way. Any band interested in a high quality investment (of only time/love/and Jerry) not to mention more exposure just contact my email....I know we have a ton of really killer cover bands out here in Chicago (hey didn't John Kadlicek come from DSO in Chitown?) but I'd like to give the opportunity out there for any Dead.Netter first! So before I go off into Chitown Land and offer my services to some amazing Dead Cover Bands (ie: Mr. Blotto, Sisters and Brothers, Paradise Waits, Jack Straw, Terrapin Flyer, etc.) please accept this plea for me to make your video, I will do it justice ask anyone here. All people interested in Dead "Cover" bands around the country of America go here.......Who knows, maybe you'll make a killer video and rock the Dead.Net? Just sayin' All inquiries go to this email and write me: canyoncritter@southerntwirl.com Or as always you could PM me here on dead.net. ~Critter
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:03

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Nice to see you here!
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Submitted by JBCatrino on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 11:24

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What about Drums>Space? May we submit a drums segment in lieu of an actual song?
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Submitted by MrBones33 on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 14:14

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"Estimated/Eyes" from our 25th anniversary show. We play in New Bedford Mass every Tuesday. We're on FB at "I love Pearly Baker" THe vids were taken by someone else, are already up on Youtube. Can someone explain how I can re-tage them to say Dead Covers Project? Not familiar enough with the youtube landscape to navigate those waters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTRcr3o2hk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhgqgMfQSfM&feature=related
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 14:30

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Just making sure here... Whereas we are loving this enthusiasm, we refer you to the actual directions for the contest, posted above, which involve posting your videos on YouTube: "Upload your video to YouTube, tag it “DeadCoversProject,” then we’ll make it available to view on the band’s official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/gratefuldead." (For the person who sent me a PM wondering if his video that's on Vimeo rather than YouTube will work, I think not, given the above reality.) Now if you just want to tell folks to check out your video, posting about it here is excellent, but for the contest, see above. We would hate to have some really cool video miss out because of this... Thanks, and on with the Dead Covers!
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Submitted by JSwine on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 19:29

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I hope you enjoy our attempt at a video here... Just highlight, copy, and paste one of the 2 following links into your browser to find the video. Afblu-Smokestackltnin.wmv www.youtube.com OR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOvUyeiuO74 It's the closest I could come to being creative. (PS)" I aint often Right... "(So I corrected the previous link... this will bring you to the video)
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Submitted by Canyon Critter on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 22:35

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You will need to PM me here on dead.net....just click my name and PM me. PM=Private Message I can teach you how to embed videos....and thank you Marye for clearing that up. I'll post two from Vimeo (I think it is a better site, and actually adheres to alot of our Deadhead principles) but when I make your song, YES THIS MEANS YOU BANDS~The Critter is offering his services for FREE!, I will be sure to post it on somethingtube....I mean Glewtube, oh wait I really mean FLEWtube, or YouTube or something of the like. P.S. I've gotten a couple of submissions so far, but I'm asking you Cubensis, The Maykers type bands from the west coast to get off your California Lag Time and start pulling for my help. Videos to follow (ie: how to embed videos on this site or show your video) examples: Dead.Net 2011 Contest for 30 Days of Dead #1 Dead.Net 2010 Contest for 30 Days of Dead #2 Love is Real, ~Critter
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Submitted by PAPPYPGH on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 07:48

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Is there a limit on submissions?
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Submitted by ProfessorIguana on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 08:15

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As I posted on Youtube: very cool arrangement of Smokestack. Chicago blues feel mixed with what sounds like a ska-like sound, in terms of the 'distant' voice of the sax. Nice!
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Submitted by BOUKINATOR on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:03

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Paradise Waits is Chicago's Grateful Dead Experience, and had hosted "Grateful Dead Night" in Chicago for over 2 years. They've been joined by Tom Constanten, John Kadlecik, members of JGB and over a hundred local Chicago musicians over their 7-year history of playing Grateful Dead music!
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Submitted by PAPPYPGH on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:32

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Here's our lil' ol' band from one of our parties up in Potter County, PA doing a twist on an old GD classic. I completely blow the 3rd verse...lol. Complete w/ a false start, too! How GD-like! ;0P The band: Mike South - Drums Mike Tony - Keyboards David Tauberg - Bass Eric "Pappy" Weingrad - Guitar, Vocals
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Submitted by PAPPYPGH on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:36

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theCAUSE with Cherylann Hawk & Jill Paone Simmons on vocals, Patti Spadaro joins us on guitar and Doug McMinn on saxomophone....
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Submitted by PAPPYPGH on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 17:48

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Jack StrawtheCAUSE at The Altar Bar in Pittsburgh with Jill Paone Simmons on vocals & Matt Montgomery (from FUNGUS) on drums!
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Submitted by hlsidle on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 19:02

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Hey everybody. Thanks for the kind words on my Row Jimmy video! I felt like doing an "I Know You Rider" cover today. Hope you enjoy.
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Submitted by katky111 on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 04:10

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Great idea! I can't wait to see and hear my fellow Heads...Dave's Picks and (hopefully) a ton of great videos for 2012 - my cup runneth over!