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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 Ratdog83 on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 20:23

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The Dead really were the first americana act. They fused so many styles!
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Submitted by Ratdog83 on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 20:17

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We cut this Tennessee Jed a few days ago live in my TN apartment Americana-esque. If you dig it, please like it on youtube. Thanks for giving it a listen!
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Submitted by mrfish on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 01:43

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Submitted by Ithaca Lost Sailor on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 05:36

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What a blast! How great it is to see all the amazing talent, passion and creativity inspired by the greatest band on earth. Here's another fun one...Please give it some love (likes!) and help it climb the charts :-) Lost Sailors performing "Eyes of the World" More Lost Sailors Videos here
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Submitted by mikesteppe on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 06:27

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Great version! These guys are fabulous musicians!
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Submitted by Packy on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 06:29

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Thank you guys SO MUCH for the feature! What an incredible honor, this whole project has been so much fun, and it's hooked so many musician 'heads up with each other in a beautiful way. Being featured is beyond awesome...And a huge thank you to everyone who watched/Liked so far. Woo hoo, my weekend's off to a kickass start! :)
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Submitted by rollout on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 07:38

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Nice listening to the creative & unique version. Really says a lot for their musical integrity and talent. A bright light in the world of upcoming JamBands with a respect for the Grateness of the Dead. Looks like they have a chance of making it to the top five if they get more votes! Hopefully they will be On the Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion!!!
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Submitted by PhilipLoGerfo on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 08:09

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Thanks Dead.net for bringing all this great music together.Hope you all enjoy this.
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Submitted by Semper Fire on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:21

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I believe I have just uploaded my first youtube video ever. I was going for an entertaining visual effect of my piano with the front removed. Hope you guys like it, God Bless the Grateful Dead, fans, and org. sdk Piano hammers_Loser http://youtu.be/Aj280WlAAlA
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Submitted by Ratdog83 on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 11:10

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We cut this Tennessee Jed a few days ago live in my TN apartment folky. If you dig it, please like it on youtube. Thanks for giving it a listen!
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Submitted by PeggyO on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 11:39

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When I first heard about this project I thought to myself, "why the hell would I want to hear some Tom, Dick or Harry's version of playing Dead covers. Man, I was sooo wrong! This project has brought to the surface so many talented heads and makes me proud to be part of such a beautifully talented community. Some of these folks have literally brought me to tears with their interpretations of some of my most favorite tunes, and you can feel the passion and connection folks have to this music when you see them playing it themselves. I particularly enjoy the folks who shot their videos in their homes, their parents houses, their bedrooms, etc. It's a really intimate sharing of music we all connect to and some of these folks are just blowing me away with their vids! Thanks to whomever thought this project up. It's most excellent! peace ~
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Submitted by marye on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 14:13

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the multiple post vacuum comes through periodically...
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Submitted by ShivaHo on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 15:05

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Dead Sessions 2011-01-21 Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, S. Burlington, VT Dead Sessions: Seth Yacovone-Guitar & Vocals Toby Kniffin-Guitar & Vocals Adam King-Keyboards & Vocals Pat May-Bass & Vocals Trevor Ainsworth-Drums Kevin Shapiro-Drums Christina Dufree-Vocals turkeymafia.com Audio Source: Soundcraft GD4/Nak CM300CP4-Mackie 1202vlz-Pro-Archos AV420-wav Video Source: Sony CCD-FX730V-Archos 604WiFi-mp4 Audio Lineage: Archos AV420-USB-Goldwave5.13-Flac1.2.1b Video Lineage: Archos 604WiFi-USB-Nero Vision-DVD Notes: Naks Shotguns left corner of SB 15' up 30' Back, Awgie Mix Recorded, Edited & Mastered by: Shiva Ho - www.myspace.com/shivaho
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Submitted by TyeDyedEyeZ on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 20:26

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That Dead.net can sift through all the videos and pick the best. The "like" system on youtube is easily manipulated by multiple people making multiple Youtube accounts and "liking" a video. This is pretty evident with the current #1 video.
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Submitted by stuart walker on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 23:22

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amen, i love this. It just feels so good to play because it's just so amazing to begin with.
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Submitted by rollout on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 09:34

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Love the unique style. They have the same feeling of improvisation like the Dead themselves. The way they take a song and recreate it, shows the talent of this up and coming jam band from the Haight. There are a few days left for them to stay in the top 5. Please listen, share with your friends and like! They truly deserve it. Been struggling for a long time.
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Submitted by Ratdog83 on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 10:20

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Please check out our version of Tennessee Jed recorded live in Nashville. If you dig it, please like us on the youtubes! Happy Deadin'!
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Submitted by chinacatsunflo… on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 10:23

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ok, this is weird. I am trying to post my video and others pop up! so random! Anyhoo, here is the link...maybe you can watch and like it by cutting and pasting? :) thanks for watching!!!! http://youtu.be/bGUR_rDL9bs
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Submitted by TheoCas on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:55

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Ok, here's our version of 'Playing In The Band'. It's sort of meditation music in that you don't have any idea where this piece of music is going to go. I know you can say that about the Grateful Dead version but this is different. So give a listen and enjoy the ride! - Theo Cas (thelonious castaneda) http://youtu.be/j-hlnSIZLMI
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Submitted by Semper Fire on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 12:04

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I don't care how many likes I get. I just hope folks get turned on by my video.I especially hope the band members and the folks who support the band from the past, present and future, are encouraged, and realize how much it all means to us. Semper Fire I wont embed here again, but go check out my video: Piano Hammers_loser
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Submitted by tiedyehigh on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 20:00

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Congratulations and Well Done!! to everyone who has submitted or will submit a video. It is incredible to see the amount of effort, and the emotions that all of the artists have put into their music, their recordings and their videos. So many great songs to choose from; all have been interpreted differently by the various artists. Great job!!Are any of these groups/individuals based in, or do any play regularly at any venues in the Las Vegas area? I have a friend (not a member of this forum) who has recently relocated there, and they are having a hard time finding music away from the casinos, House of Blues, Hard Rock, etc. When I spoke to them, they said they don't miss our Seattle rain, but they sure miss our music scene. Can anyone pass on any information to me that I can give them? Any thing would be helpful; clubs, other venues, band names, show information, etc. Thanks a lot.