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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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    Hey there, To everyone who’s frustrated because they can’t get noticed or even find the video they posted. All these entries could not be sifted and ranked in thirty days, nor should they be. There is some really awesome stuff on here (check out the jam band on the big stage at a hot springs in Utah – wow!) and this is going to be a phenomenal collation of wonderful creations. But we’re here for the long hall. Over time the really cool stuff will come bubbling up just like the very best dead shows have. I love this band soooo much and can never get enough of their delusion. One of our posted videos had 2 likes 3 weeks ago. At least 20 of our Facebook fans went to the video’s YouTube site and clicked on “like” yet it still has just 2 likes. Some of them asked me what they should do and this is what I said: “Don't know and ain’t gonna lose sleep over it. The problem lies with the Grateful Dead [dis]Organization. This band's logistical team could screw up a Sunday Picnic (It was always part of their charm). They couldn't hold free and fair elections if their drug supply depended on it (In fact their motto used to be: "fuck em if they can’t take a joke"), but thanks for trying! and God Bless the Grateful Dead! LOL” Not trying to be mean here or (god ferbid) disparage the band but I wouldn’t ask them to take out my appendix either. There are a couple of really interesting, inspiring, tunes featured but by far the really phenomenal stuff is buried deep in the entries. You don’t often hear deadheads talk about what horney fucks they are but there’s no question, just looking at what’s making the feature page so far, that the male votes can be influenced by a pretty girl (or in my case all the cute guys, especially bass players) which probably isn’t really fair is it? But there you go and it’s my point (if I actually have one). I mean really folks; David Gans has ALREADY been featured twice - the fix is in - Let them have their 30 days of fame in their own mind, we’re here for the long hall - and what a great site and collection. LONG LIVE THE GRATEFUL DEAD!! and all the creative musicians they have FINALLY spawnd ziph
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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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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.

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Submitted by michaelg420 on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 20:42

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Two great "Cassidy"s rolled into one! Blair mentioned this in his blog and said it wasn't posted to DCP. I re-tagged and re-titled it on YouTube today so hopefully people will be able to see two nights of Scarlet Mountain jamming in one vid.
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Submitted by dajokr on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 20:06

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These guys are amazing. A true 'cover' without being derivative, spectacular chops on those acoustic instruments, and a great film to boot. Love it!!!!
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Submitted by sherbear on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 07:33

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This project is wonderful.I am enjoying it everyday. Kudos to those musicians playing that which we love; so tenderly and passionately. I needed to see, hear, feel the wonder and sigh in awe at the delightful vibe that is ever-present all around the world. I will have several messages to give as this things progresses. And hey I'm in! I'm heading over to my best friends recording studio and going to send in one myself. I will like and that will be good enough but I may be able to give ya little vibe myself. This was the sweetest idea and ALL praises for ALL Bands is send out from NY today...your ALL winners if you put LOVE in the music...The THREE CHEERS to the ONES with THE MOST! May you all set the bar for playing in the band, xo. I love and have loved you, ALL! ---------------------------------(----@ sherbear, xo
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Submitted by pozzio on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:39

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If you like the video check opiumfields.com for free download
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Submitted by Matthew Lepkowski on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 19:23

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Greetings Folks!I just submitted a video for the Dead Covers Project a few days ago. The title is "Franklins Tower by bliss." I did have it tagged Dead Covers Project, yet I have not seen it appear in The Dead Covers Project page or channel on YouTube... Am I missing something? Peace, Love, & bliss, Matt
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Submitted by Sixes_n_Sevens on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 18:14

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Love that treatment as a cover! . . . and the groovy graphixs . . . .
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Submitted by NotDeadYetBand on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 19:43

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Thank you Dead Net for the Dead Covers Project. Not Dead Yet is an Ottawa , Canada based band. We love the music and are doing our bit to keep it alive. Thanks for checking us out: http://www.youtube.com/user/thebandNDY/videos http://www.thenotdeadyetband.com/ (please forgive a newb if the embedded video didn't work right, cheers!)
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Submitted by Stellar Blues on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 22:01

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The submissions are great. Please keep them coming. I'm trying to listen to all of them. The variance in approach from the different entries is so interesting, so while Carl Akers' Watchtower rocks, so does Hal Weeks' Birdsong.
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Submitted by Stellar Blues on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 23:44

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Beautiful dynamics and fine musicianship!
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Submitted by PAPPYPGH on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 06:49

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I really dug the NSB. Great arrangement!!! And I REALLY like the NEW NAME of the group.;0)
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Submitted by PAPPYPGH on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 06:50

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I really dug the NSB. Great arrangement!!! And I REALLY like the NEW NAME of the group.;0)
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Submitted by Jeffitaph on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 07:03

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How is it possible for the Punk Is Dead video to get up to #4 yesterday, and then just disappear?!?! I don't see how it could just go away so quickly, unless it was taken down.
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Submitted by Matthew Lepkowski on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 08:40

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I tagged my version of Franklin's Tower with Dead Covers Project, yet it doesn't appear on the channel for it in youtube! Any idea on what to do? Thanx,Matt
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Submitted by wadeocu on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 09:05

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but certainly on topic! ARABIA!!!!: CAVEAT: sound is not mixed for tape - low bass (true shame) high vocals (not problem on this track)
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Submitted by PAPPYPGH on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:03

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Seems to me that whichever videos have the most 'likes' are what make the Top 10. Be thankful they (you?) were up there! I didn't crack the Top 10! That's quite an achievement.:0)
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Submitted by Kingwood on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 13:30

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Trippy, melancholia video best viewed with the right head, produced by Geo Meek, shot in HD, looks lovely on full screen or even on 50" TV capable of playing YouTube. Amazing 3D art by Bryn Oh, visual artist, hauntingly cool visuals for this arrangement of Dylan's Visions of Johanna, a favorite I saw so much in 1995 from Jerry. Please click LIKE on YouTube if you do. Thanks! Von Johin http://www.youtube.com/v/PTE7B7Be9MA?

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Submitted by Jeffitaph on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 21:40

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Punk Is Dead is gearing up to record a full-length album, and we need your help to make our dream a reality! Check out our Kickstarter video, and PLEASE help us by donating whatever you can! We've got some cool incentives, too. Polish your thought jewels, and help us kickstart our recording! http://kck.st/AvyNzm
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Submitted by STASH on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:16

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Super!