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    Dave's Picks Volume 3

    Dave's Picks Volume 3
    October 22, 1971
    SOLD OUT
    Cover Art by Scott McDougall

    REPLACEMENT SHIPPING UPDATE (October 22, 2012):

    The replacement units for Dave's Picks: Volume 3 have begun to ship out to those that reported their order missing.
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    DAVE’S PICKS VOL.3 FEATURES SHOWS FROM KEITH’S FIRST TOUR!

    This product is officially SOLD OUT. Stay tuned for news on Dave's Picks Volume 4.

    In all the years that archival Grateful Dead recordings have been coming out, there have been just three from the red-hot fall of 1971, Keith Godchaux’s landmark first tour with the band. Those would be Dick’s Picks Vol. 2, a rippin’ single-disc release of the second set of the group’s Halloween show at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Download Series Vol. 3 from the 10/26 Rochester show and Road Trips Vol. 3 No. 2 from November 15, 1971 in Austin, Texas. Now there is a fourth: Dave’s Picks Vol. 3 features the complete October 22, 1971 concert from the beautiful Auditorium Theatre in Chicago on two discs, with a third disc culled from the previous night’s scorcher at the same venue.

    Keith came into the band in mid-September ’71, at a time when Pigpen was desperately ill and the band was hungering for something new to help fill out their sound. A sparkling pianist, Keith was a complete unknown at the time, yet, miraculously it seemed, fit in with the Dead immediately. The live “Skull & Roses” double-album (recorded in the winter-spring of ’71) had just come out, and the band was still enjoying a surge of unprecedented popularity since Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty were released the previous year. They were on a roll!

    Never ones to rest on their laurels, however, the band continued their torrid pace of introducing new songs: “Sugaree” and “Brown-Eyed Women” first appeared in the summer of ’71, and that fall, when the band with Keith hit the road, starting out in Minneapolis (10/19) and then moving on to Chicago (10/21-22), they had a whole bunch of other freshly minted tunes waiting to be born—“Tennessee Jed,” “Jack Straw,” “Mexicali Blues,” “Ramble On Rose,” “Comes A Time” and “One More Saturday Night,” all of which appear on this set.

    The sparkle and verve that Keith brought to the band is immediately apparent, as he tears through rockers and bouncy mid-tempo numbers with the confidence of someone who had been playing this music forever. If the quiet keyboardist was nervous or unsure of himself on this first jaunt, it certainly wasn’t apparent. And you can feel the electricity in the rest of the band, as Jerry, Phil, Bob and Bill absorb and play off of the amazingly inventive musings of their new recruit. Of course Pigpen’s absence was deeply felt (and the band acknowledged it at every stop), but Keith’s entrance was so seamless and the energy he injected into the music so impressive, the group didn’t appear to lose any of the momentum they had been building tour after tour.

    The songs are a blend of old, still-recent (from Workingman’s Dead on) and brand-new. One forgets that crowd-pleasers such as “Bertha,” “Deal” and “Playing in the Band” had come into the repertoire only eight months earlier, and “Truckin’” and “Sugar Magnolia” were just over a year old. Even a bunch of the cover tunes were relatively recent additions—“Big Railroad Blues,” “Me & Bobby McGee” and “Johnny B. Goode.” Keith handles all of those (and earlier chestnuts like “Cold Rain and Snow” and “Beat It On Down the Line”) with his characteristic aplomb, but perhaps most impressive is how he fares on the Dead’s big jamming numbers. On Disc Two, you’ll hear his thoughtful and inventive contributions to a truly stellar, 29-minute version of “That’s It for the Other One.” And on Disc Three (from 10/21), listen to him as he navigates through a spectacular “Dark Star,” which is split by a spirited romp through “Sitting on Top of the World.” The encore of 10/21 also features the first of only three “old school” (pre-hiatus) versions of “St. Stephen” Keith played on.

    Most of the 12,000 limited edition copies of Dave’s Picks Vol. 3 are already spoken for by subscribers to the series, but there are a still a few thousand available through Dead.net only. These will definitely sell out—and fast—so if you want make sure you get your copy, order today! As always, the 3-CD set has been lovingly mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman from the original vault reels, and the eco-friendly Digipak includes a booklet with an essay about the show and, in this case, some very cool photos of the interior of Chicago’s historic Auditorium Theatre. For the complete song lists and ordering info, click here.

    —Blair Jackson

    If you haven't received your copy of Dave's Picks: Volume 3, please see our note at the top of the page.

    DAVID LEMIEUX ON VOLUME 3 & MORE
    David Lemieux sits down for a seaside chat about his favorite moments on Dave's Picks, Volume 3: Auditorium Theater, Chicago, IL - 10/22/71. Watch the video here:

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    Some 60's Dead would be tasty, as would some 81. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the business decisions such as limited editions or small print runs, that shut fans out, are a thing of the past... Hopefully everyone that wants this gets the opportunity to purchase it.
  • Gr8fulTed
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    Athens from November 1968
    The 60's are a bit raw for me, but if you can dig up Athens from 1968, I'd go for it; otherwise, stick with the early 70's.
  • itsburnsy
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    Take a look at your last two 30 Days of Dead downloads for clues about what a '67 release might be. I noticed last year that 3 or 4 of them were from '67. As far as the upcoming box (and it's been way too long people), my money is on '80 or '81. Maybe 8/28/81 will finally get it's due. Fall of '79 would rock too, tons of good shows in there, Cape Cod, Pitts, etc.
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Dave's Picks Volume 3
October 22, 1971
SOLD OUT
Cover Art by Scott McDougall

REPLACEMENT SHIPPING UPDATE (October 22, 2012):

The replacement units for Dave's Picks: Volume 3 have begun to ship out to those that reported their order missing.
We again apologize for the delay and inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,

The Dead.net Team

DAVE’S PICKS VOL.3 FEATURES SHOWS FROM KEITH’S FIRST TOUR!

This product is officially SOLD OUT. Stay tuned for news on Dave's Picks Volume 4.

In all the years that archival Grateful Dead recordings have been coming out, there have been just three from the red-hot fall of 1971, Keith Godchaux’s landmark first tour with the band. Those would be Dick’s Picks Vol. 2, a rippin’ single-disc release of the second set of the group’s Halloween show at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Download Series Vol. 3 from the 10/26 Rochester show and Road Trips Vol. 3 No. 2 from November 15, 1971 in Austin, Texas. Now there is a fourth: Dave’s Picks Vol. 3 features the complete October 22, 1971 concert from the beautiful Auditorium Theatre in Chicago on two discs, with a third disc culled from the previous night’s scorcher at the same venue.

Keith came into the band in mid-September ’71, at a time when Pigpen was desperately ill and the band was hungering for something new to help fill out their sound. A sparkling pianist, Keith was a complete unknown at the time, yet, miraculously it seemed, fit in with the Dead immediately. The live “Skull & Roses” double-album (recorded in the winter-spring of ’71) had just come out, and the band was still enjoying a surge of unprecedented popularity since Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty were released the previous year. They were on a roll!

Never ones to rest on their laurels, however, the band continued their torrid pace of introducing new songs: “Sugaree” and “Brown-Eyed Women” first appeared in the summer of ’71, and that fall, when the band with Keith hit the road, starting out in Minneapolis (10/19) and then moving on to Chicago (10/21-22), they had a whole bunch of other freshly minted tunes waiting to be born—“Tennessee Jed,” “Jack Straw,” “Mexicali Blues,” “Ramble On Rose,” “Comes A Time” and “One More Saturday Night,” all of which appear on this set.

The sparkle and verve that Keith brought to the band is immediately apparent, as he tears through rockers and bouncy mid-tempo numbers with the confidence of someone who had been playing this music forever. If the quiet keyboardist was nervous or unsure of himself on this first jaunt, it certainly wasn’t apparent. And you can feel the electricity in the rest of the band, as Jerry, Phil, Bob and Bill absorb and play off of the amazingly inventive musings of their new recruit. Of course Pigpen’s absence was deeply felt (and the band acknowledged it at every stop), but Keith’s entrance was so seamless and the energy he injected into the music so impressive, the group didn’t appear to lose any of the momentum they had been building tour after tour.

The songs are a blend of old, still-recent (from Workingman’s Dead on) and brand-new. One forgets that crowd-pleasers such as “Bertha,” “Deal” and “Playing in the Band” had come into the repertoire only eight months earlier, and “Truckin’” and “Sugar Magnolia” were just over a year old. Even a bunch of the cover tunes were relatively recent additions—“Big Railroad Blues,” “Me & Bobby McGee” and “Johnny B. Goode.” Keith handles all of those (and earlier chestnuts like “Cold Rain and Snow” and “Beat It On Down the Line”) with his characteristic aplomb, but perhaps most impressive is how he fares on the Dead’s big jamming numbers. On Disc Two, you’ll hear his thoughtful and inventive contributions to a truly stellar, 29-minute version of “That’s It for the Other One.” And on Disc Three (from 10/21), listen to him as he navigates through a spectacular “Dark Star,” which is split by a spirited romp through “Sitting on Top of the World.” The encore of 10/21 also features the first of only three “old school” (pre-hiatus) versions of “St. Stephen” Keith played on.

Most of the 12,000 limited edition copies of Dave’s Picks Vol. 3 are already spoken for by subscribers to the series, but there are a still a few thousand available through Dead.net only. These will definitely sell out—and fast—so if you want make sure you get your copy, order today! As always, the 3-CD set has been lovingly mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman from the original vault reels, and the eco-friendly Digipak includes a booklet with an essay about the show and, in this case, some very cool photos of the interior of Chicago’s historic Auditorium Theatre. For the complete song lists and ordering info, click here.

—Blair Jackson

If you haven't received your copy of Dave's Picks: Volume 3, please see our note at the top of the page.

DAVID LEMIEUX ON VOLUME 3 & MORE
David Lemieux sits down for a seaside chat about his favorite moments on Dave's Picks, Volume 3: Auditorium Theater, Chicago, IL - 10/22/71. Watch the video here:

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In all the years that archival Grateful Dead recordings have been coming out, there have been only two from the red-hot fall of 1971, Keith Godchaux’s landmark first tour with the band. Those would be Dick’s Picks Vol. 2, a rippin’ single-disc release of the second set of the group’s Halloween show at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, and Road Trips Vol. 3 No. 2 from November 15, 1971 in Austin, Texas. Now there is a third: Dave’s Picks Vol. 3 features the complete October 22, 1971 concert from the beautiful Auditorium Theatre in Chicago on two discs, with a third disc culled from the previous night’s scorcher at the same venue.

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Looking for Pure Jerry releases ? Try cduniverse.com , they have them at very reasonable price. Hope this helps :^)
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This is flagged up for September release. Something from Jerry to look forward to, Keystone Companions: The Complete Fantasy Recordings of Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders. 4 CD Set Seems to be about 50% recycled Keystone material (Keystone 1, Keystone 2, Keystone Encores) and 50% unreleased cuts. A bit annoying having to buy half the material all over again , but given the Jerry drought I suppose we should be grateful for whatever comes our way, and that was such a fine band. Track list here. Also listed on Amazon http://www.allmusic.com/album/keystone-companions-the-complete-fantasy-…
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Today is the 46th Anniversary of the first time The Grateful Dead played outside of California, at the PNE, Vancouver, BC. Would LOVE to see this officially released!

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The only 70's run I'd buy is one from 1970. Not even '75, since Kezar & American Music Hall are already released and the others are available in great quality already ~ though I'd wholeheartedly support a '75 box on principle (in some ways, I've always thought that was their creative peak). Any other '70's year, not a chance for me. I'm psyched about Dave's 3, especially disc 3 which has some atypical tracks on it ~ but probably wouldn't be buying it if I'd gotten the Download Series show of a few years ago. I understand the beauty of it being Keith's first tour, but that fact is hardly a novelty anymore with this being the 4th release from that tour ~ it's only the music that's drawing me. And I won't buy another from this tour. I've often been with the chorus on saying we Heads aren't grateful enough for all we're given, and it would serve us right if the releases stopped coming. That said, I think those of us who've purchased a huge % of all the releases these last 15-20 years and have waited patiently for another mid-80's release have a right to be weary. I'm tired of hearing, "don't worry ~ we all have preferences, you'll get your wish eventually".... It's been nearly 19 years since Dick's 1 and still no '84. One '83, one '85, and one out of print '87 (another great year), and that's it. There's CERTAINLY enough in the vault for a few releases ~ the snippets in box sets and Taper's Section readily prove that. And if the "complete show" brigade has to live with an anthology if there aren't that many full shows intact, I don't think the world would end. Dick's 31 was a FABULOUS release of parts of shows that weren't intact in the vault ~ and I actually prefer it to Dave's 2 (though there are a lot of gems on the latter). With what's now a vast library of releases, and the current limited quantity production runs, I think some of the smaller cheering sections for certain eras or formats ('66-67, 84-86, even '90's, as well as non-complete shows) can and should be accommodated if releases are going to keep coming. I've truly got enough '71, '72, '73, '74, '76, '77, 78, & '79 to keep me satisfied for a long while. If that's blasphemous, so be it. As to the clarification below regarding Dick's 21 (Richmond '85) ~ that it actually wasn't chosen for its atypical setlist ~ my question is, why not? Once upon a time, Dick HAD included the setlist in his criteria for picks. I find it hard to believe that no summer or December '69 shows, for example (which featured loads of different country & folk songs rarely or never played again), are worthy enough performance-wise. Why not mix it up with atypical stuff? Know that I'm putting this voice out there just so it IS out there ~ I'm not trying to stir things up, or be ungrateful, or be unkind to David. I love David. But I know, for example, that he loves the mid-'80's. So how about it? If I'm sounding impatient ~ given that some of these under-represented years WERE listed in the original Dave's series announcement ~ well, maybe I am. I'm not ungrateful. But I AM growing impatient. Hope everyone's having a fine summer.

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p.s. That Keystone box looks pretty sweet.
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otherwise I will gladly be out, sure it's going to be late sixties or 1979!
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Won´t be out, but something from 1981 - 1988 would really be great ... for the upcoming box or the next Dave´s Picks.
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Why not just make everyone happy and release a box set of the 60s 70s 80s and 90s all at the same time ?
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that we have a 1984 or 1986 release? It sometimes sounds as though it's just to tick a box. I cannot understand the sentiment that says: "If the next release isn't from the time period I want, I'm out." To be honest, I'm really not especially hoping for a release from the 1981-1988 years -- but I expect one or several will come along in due course. And I will most likely buy them, as I always have, with the expectation that they will have been chosen on their own merits as shows, not as dates, and are going to be real treats to hear, in spite of my prejudice for other periods. Because it is just my prejudice. But when I like a show or a release better than another, it isn't because it's from a certain date. It's because of something ineffable about the playing, the intensity of the communication. We only have one show from 1983. The band were hot on that date and I treasure that release, but does anyone remember the hardcore maligning of Dick's Picks 6? That will be the unfair fate of the next release to come from this era also, I imagine. So while I'll never be able to say, "Well we've heard enough from 1973 [insert another year if you like], so that's covered" because I know there are still ridiculously outstanding musical gems there, I also know that there's great stuff from other periods, too. And I'm confident that we're going to get to hear it.

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It's not at all about ticking a box. It's about enjoying the shows we came of age with ~ as well as a several year stretch of shows being ignored as if they never existed. They did exist, I was there, that's when I got on the bus, and wonderful things happened. It's as much about feeling disenfranchised as a Head as it is a consumer.
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let me try to express my views without turning into a complete asshole. any live grateful dead release is going to be derivative to some degree. unfortunately, what is often par for the course is completely redundant. the same type of stuff gets released over & over, while entire periods go virtually untouched. not one 'touch of grey' was released in the entire 'dick's picks' series. that pretty much sums up my point. the problem is fans of the grateful dead are having to compete with the mega fans to have their voices heard. mega fans (or faux connoisseurs) don't really care what is released. they just want more, so they can overanalyze every note, and impress upon their friends just how knowledgable they are. yes. i know i'm stereotyping. i tried not to be an asshole, but deadheads piss me off. screw you guys. i'm going home.
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Veneta, OR, 40th anniversary release. Get just the Audio CD, the DVD, or both. Order on the 1st and get it by 8/27. That would make sense.
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8/27/72 would be the most excellent of choices. if it is the next release, i will smile for the rest of time. the cartman reference made me giggle, PFox.
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Interesting discussion on which time period should be released. Every Dead show I ever went to was from '85-'95--and I don't want to see any box sets from that time period. I had never heard many older Dead shows during the time I was going to shows, and I enjoyed most, but not all, of the shows that I went to. But now that I've heard stuff from the '60's and '70's, I can't go back. While some '80's and '90's stuff was good, I cringe whenever I hear Brent Mydland singing those '80's pop songs("Easy To Love You", etc.). "The Other One" has changed from an epic 20-30 minute trip to a simple 5 minute song. And to hear "Space" in every show...'nuff said(I couldn't stand "Space" in concert and I would hate to hear it in an entire box). That said, the choice is simple. If the box isn't from the '60's-70's, I just won't buy it. I have enough shows to listen to to last for quite some time. If the box is from the '80's or '90's, then I'm happy for those who want them.
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The early show is relatively brief, but full of life and energy. It also is a good example of how important Bobby's rhythm playing is in the GD sound.
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"enjoying the shows we came of age with," which is appreciated. Unfortunately, it simply can't constitute a criteria for selecting "the best" shows in the vault. And since different people "came of age" all throughout the Dead's history, it really does boil down to just ticking the boxes -- let's get releases that satisfy each generation's nostalgia fetishes. On the other hand, "they just want more, so they can overanalyze every note, and impress upon their friends just how knowledgable they are" is just more of the usual personal attacks from the master of the personal attack. Yawn.
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May I be the first to complain specifically about the new box set. I think it is a very bad choice for the following reasons Wrong period Wrong shows Bad packaging Bad sound Bad mix Bad artwork I already have a good quality copy Costs too much Oooh I feel so much better getting that out of the way now. It will save so much stress later and it is makes me feel very important to be the first.
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As it is, '84-'90 is my favorite era for the Grateful Deads music, performancewise, and I'm part of the demographic that is among some of the most neglected as far as official releases go. The first 15 years of the Deads musical legacy is only half of the story. A box set that falls within the parameters of '84-'90 would go a long ways to keep my interests piqued, especially with all of the great music coming out by so many other great bands right now on my limited budget.

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Not sure if I'm a moaner or a klingon, but I hereby censor myself ~ sorry for exercising my opinion. And I'm so glad Badger made himself feel better.
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Moaners, complainers, snobs and their klingons. It's enough to drive you away!
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When was Kezar '75 officially released? The only show from '75 I recall being officially released is Great American Music Hall. The former was mentioned as being released in the thread. Am I missing something?
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was included as a Bonus Disc with the Beyond Description Box Set. A Bonus Disc Box Set seems like a great idea, and would probably be well received by those who missed out on some (or all). And although it's unlikely this seed of an idea will ever grow, I still try to give it water sometimes...
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PatFox is funny. I like that guy (girl?). S/he's right -- there will be plenty of analysis and I will be among the analysts. I don't do this to impress anyone as s/he suggests, I just enjoy digesting the material in detail. After that, I can relax and enjoy the parts that turn me on. It's easier to find them after I have a guide: my own notes. If someone else is cataloging all of this, please tell me. I'd love to see it.
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10/31/70 (early and late shows) get tepid reviews in the compendium, but are worth a few listens. cleaner sound would make them more palatable to many. how about a spanish jam compilation disc? a select few might be interested. another great box set would be 9/18-20/70. yin-yang billing: GD-The Doors remember the pranksterism: nothing lasts.
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But how about a deeeluxe absolutely customized release: The First Show Collection. Many of you have official releases of your first Dead show. I have not, and I want mine, please (Augusta Civic Center 9/2/79). Cleaned up, impeccably mixed and mastered, show-specific artwork. Maybe with my name on it or something, a little "you were here" arrow showing my seat? There were 5 or 6 thousand other folks at the show, maybe you'd sell a couple hundred at, say $50 a pop? Has DaP #3 started shipping yet?
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This is a really nice release. I am a fan of Keith's early work and he is prominent in the mix. From what I have heard so far, this is the best sounding Dave's Picks yet. This will be in rotation for a few days. Thanks Dave!
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Any guesses based on the new Bulletin with the skeleton in a Native American head-dress? Red Rocks perhaps, or something southwestern? Looking forward to the DP 3 - - keep reviews rolling in! Happy B-DAy Jer - DCFHOF
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I finally listened to DP3 and loved it!!! Wasn't this a case of quite an improvement over what was out there? The show bubbles and simmers beautifully - plenty, plenty jamming. Muchisimas gracias, Senor L. & Co. Too much excitement with tomorrow's announcement in the offing!!!
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I agree with what "Davey" said, the indian tells me a Red Rocks Release (we have not got an official one yet). I am thinking it was the boys last run there from 1987 (08/11, 08/11 & 8/12). My fingers are crossed!!!! Just started listening to DP3, the sound quality is PERFECT, much better than DP2.
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Although I would love to see Red Rocks '78, I understand it's not in the vault. Red Rocks '82 would be cool, or Santa Fe '83.
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Or it could be a box from Santa Fe, NM from Sept of 1983
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Came home today to Dave's Picks 3 on my doorstep! Really sounds amazing. Keith really shining absolutely love it so far.
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Word at the Steve Hoffman message board is that it is a 6 show, 18 disc set called Spring 1990. The Capitol Centre shows are the main focus.

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That would be sweet. Since 2nd night Landover is already released as Terrapin Limited, hopefully they'll sub it with 3rd night Nassau.....! And maybe include some Hamilton.
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Maybe first and third night of Cap Centre, two Hartford shows, and the two Copps shows.
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Hola! Though I'd love to see those 70 runs in a box set, Id still buy the 90 box (if that is it); but under my rule of buying every offcial release as a token of good will & gratitude for years of taping & trading --- which really took off under the Dead's official auspices when the first Dead website message board went on-line in the mid-90s. Now those were some vines - sometimes seeded by Latvala. By the way, Anna rRxia, your comments about the Estate is likely wholly misinformed.Jerry died with lots and lots of loose ends and lots and lots of exisiting and future assets.Complex? please. Only person to blame for any estate debacle is the dead. Pun intended. Davey
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If that is indeed the forthcoming box, sign me up! I attended the last three shows of the Spring '90 tour at the Omni and if any of those three nights will be a part of this set, in addition to Cap Center, that'll be more awsome than awesome! Hamilton would be great! Nassau would be cool! Knickerbocker! All winners!
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Me too! ;-) "I'd bet money on the March/April '90 run, although I had all these in nice SBDs, and they weren't really my cup of tea in terms of shelling out $100+ for a few shows, or $200+ for a longer run. Seems like they have gotten a lot of mention lately, and they are available in high quality (although they also circulate in high quality)."
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This year has always been a Lemieux favorite so it's not a surprise. This should be a lot of good music from one of the Dead's golden eras. It's right in the middle of the fat 89-91 sweet-spot. I won't buy it though. Because in my opinion Rhino has less than a 5% chance of giving me a box that is perfect. And I mean perfect in the most essential aspect -- all of the discs being pristine. Of all the music I have bought over the years I have never had major issues with any label except Rhino. I don't know what the deal is there but I feel so burned I will never go there again. And I'll still enjoy the music, thank you very much.
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Well, that is good, but not the point. I want it right the first time. I don't want to have deluxe mess-cleaner-uppers. I want to make a purchase without the hassle of fixing what should be right in the first place. Am I the only one that feels that way??
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Regarding Fluffanutter's comment about quality problems with Rhino, I would narrow it down somewhat. I have bought a whole load of Rhino releases, big and small and have never had a problem with any of them - except Grateful Dead releases. Once any customer services issues (Globalware Solutions) are taken out of the mix, I have still had several "hardware" problems with GD releases - the "Egyptian glue" issue, for example, that I have never experienced with other Rhino releases. Hopefully by now, Rhino have learned from their earlier mistakes. Having followed Mr. Badger's link about a separate customer service setup this time around, I hope the ordering and facilitation is as it should be this time around, rather than a la Globalware. With the "Dave's Picks" subscription system, it has now been quite a while since I ordered from here and had (almost) forgotten what a stressful experience it has been more often than not. Here's hoping everything goes well ths time around. As someone who's favorite Dead period was up to '72 - '73, I have to say that spring - summer '90 was one of their better late-era periods, probably their swansong in fact. Looking forward to this one and hoping it will be hassle-free.
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I'm gonna wait till reviews come out, ie packaging, sound quality, shows represented, etc... I'm sure there will be quality control problems, rhino is involved so expect fu's. Seperate customer service line, so they all ready know there are gonna be problems. I hope they don't rerelease another show that has all ready been released (ie terrapin limited) from the cap center run, like they did with the euro 72 release, some of those shows had all ready been released (hundred year hall, etc...) all ready got it, don't need another copy, also, cost per disc is on the rise, if it is 18 discs for 200, that's more than 10 bucks per disc. If it is a limited run of copies and they want my credit card up front, they can forget it, not this time, once bitten twice shy. Over a year now and nothing about replacements for the europe 72 box set, nothing.
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People frequently rave about Spring 90, but I haven't heard much of it (I do have "Terrapin Station", the 3/15/90 show.) I assume this date won't be among the newly released shows. I still experience newness and freshness even after 30 years of listening to the GD. This new set will bring all kinds of good things. All I need is the new job... Thank you GD for putting together this new release.
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I don't know how cosmicbadger finds these things- the link about the new Box Set, the Jerry/Merl release in September- Excellent- Thank You!