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What's Inside:
•144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
•A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
• Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
•8 complete shows on 23 discs
      •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
      •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
      •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
      •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
      •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
      •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
      •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
      •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
Original Art by Jessica Dessner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

"If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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July 20, 2014 - 6:11pm

#1021

rrot

Joined:
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GD & Rhino

They have made some pretty good choices in Latvala and Lemieux. As far as I can see, both Dick and Dave were/are as informed as anyone could want about the Dead's performance history. But equally important, they were/are both very interested in What Other People Think. Dick definitely was open to learning more from anyone -- and if you go back and look at the comments of his that people quote about this or that show, in their complete context (he published basically a laundry list of shows with his comments in a few big blasts), you'll see that he was constantly asking "show me" "what do you folks think?" etc. We know he peeked in at dead.net forums and sometimes posted. Dave L is in some ways very similar. He says he doesn't look in at any of the goings-on here (who could blame him!), but you could easily email him and ask about anything, like what he thought about releasing something from the Spring '87 Hartford Civic Center or Worcester, MA runs? And I'm sure he'd have a thoughtful reply, based on knowing the performances, what other venues had hot shows in that time period, and what was actually in the vault (we did hear the 3/26/87 He's Gone in 2010's 30 Days of Dead...). I don't at all believe that Dave is biased against particular eras. He's got a 20-70 minute radio show every day of the week, where he plays something from the approximate calendar date. Anyone who's listened to that show over any length of time will tell you that Lemieux plays music from, and seems excited about, every facet of the band's career. Looking at Dave's Pick's early days also seems a lot like Dick's Picks early days. There were complaints about every single one of the early Dick's Picks: not whole shows, significant audio shortcomings, too well-known &/or not enough of an "upgrade" over what already circulated, etc. (Naturally, 99% of folks who own those picks today wouldn't want to give them up!) But none of the early Dick's (or Dave's) picks got the drubbing of Dick's 6, ironically from a time period that would now be greeted with joy, or at least relief, from all quarters: the mid-80s. Meanwhile, the actual situation with releases in audio and video, is quite literally an embarrassment of riches. Who the %^&! would've believed, 5 years ago, that we'd soon see the entire Spring 1972 AND Spring 1990 tours released? And that there'd be f^&#(ng VENETA in our living rooms??! Shit, even if you don't especially love every bit of one (or the other) (or all), you can at least be happy that it means those particular silver mines are sealed! Now on to other rich veins!!! Hold on people, we are getting where we are going faster than we ever believed.
July 20, 2014 - 6:05pm

#1022

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

The only way I would be upset....

....with a new release, was if was a re-release of an already official release. There, that should settle it......
July 20, 2014 - 6:03pm

#1023

mbarilla

Joined:
August 8, 2013

Now that 1972 and 1990 has been put to bed for a while,

Bring on the 1983 or 1984 show !!! I would be very pleased to hear a top of the line show in great audio remastered from the hands of Norman and picked by Dave from either of those years. I may not get my wish for those two years, but I do think 9-18-87 is coming very soon. For the community to quench their thirst for more 80's. I also anticipate another release for Black Friday, hopefully in both formats (vinyl and CD.) RSD is like an early Christmas for me. Norman should have plenty of time to work on those 1971 tapes that were returned, since it was revealed the Spring 90' project was finished in May. I Would love to know what they got their hands on. Anybody with any info about Hawaii June 1970 ?? I mentioned before and know Dave has got something from June 12, 1970. I am pumped for any release, so keep em coming for those who are responsible. All good things in All good time. So many roads to ease my soul, so many roads to tease my soul.
July 20, 2014 - 5:59pm

#1024

MilesM

Joined:
August 13, 2012

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Man there some mad anger goin on on this site today. All i know is that if i dont like something being released um i just dont buy it. I dont go on some internet site and lash out on the band and there affiliates because they didnt cater to my every need. Relax and respect the dead
July 20, 2014 - 5:46pm

#1025

dantian

Joined:
August 6, 2013

PatagoniaFox

re: Rhino, band member's input, integrity, etc. "All four Dead members and Garcia's estate have to approve new entries... "Hart did not preview the remastered concerts. "I don't listen to the [old] music, because it's kind of like eating the same meal, and all I hear is the mistakes," he says. Like the other members, he's far too busy concentrating on making new music to focus on the past. That's what they have Pinkus for. "I go to sleep at night and know our legacy is not being plundered by some evil corporation," Hart says. "It doesn't make me cringe, and I think they're doing good business, as opposed to being evildoers." http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-grateful-dead-20110908…
July 20, 2014 - 5:30pm

#1026

cowhead

Joined:
March 18, 2008

to each their own

Im excited, for both the Daves Picks and the Spring 90 too box set, 1972 may not have been my first pick, but I'm not the picker and was 1972 bad, definitely not. Im just happy that someone is still taking all the time to remaster recordings, put together awesome art, and then sell it to us. If I was so picky that I only wanted releases from a few years of the Deads career I'd go on archive and suck up whatever sound quality was there just so I could here the years I want. So I think i like every year right up to the last show in 1995. I don't see any reason to disrespect people that are excited for the releases that are coming out, or to be mean to the people who don't like the releases.
July 20, 2014 - 5:27pm

#1027

dantian

Joined:
August 6, 2013

PatagonianFox

why not more 80's... DL: We just don't have outstanding quality tapes of every year. When we do, we don't necessarily have more than maybe two to five great tapes of a certain year. Whereas 77, we have two-thirds of the year in outstanding, really good quality. 73, 74, we've got 90% of both of those years in great quality. In addition to having great quality performances and really unique shows every night, we've also got these amazing tapes. We do try to bounce around a fair amount. We do pay attention. We do have this 89 DVD and soundtrack [coming out]. We do have this big box set (_Beyond Description_) that was 73 to 89 that was very heavy on 80 to 89 on the bonus material that went on Dead Set and Reckoning and Go to Heaven. We consciously looked at that and did the 66 thing. We're hoping to do some 69 later this year, something substantial. We did an 82 Dick's Picks quite recently. We don't group the 80s Dick's Picks together too much because we just don't have great tapes of a lot of em. But we do have a lot of good multi-track from 89, 90, so we consider that to be very much 80s releases, whether their Dick's Picks or not. We've got Nightfall of Diamonds. We’ve got Go to Nassau out. We do try to get out a good representation, but I agree that it's definitely weighted towards the 70s but it's twofold, based on performance, first of all, and the kind of tapes we have. JPG: I’m just surprised that the 80s don’t have good quality tapes. DL: Well, they're mostly PA tapes. A PA tape is a board tape that's exactly what came out of the PA, that mix. If the hall didn't sound good, the PA didn't sound good. Whereas a Betty Board or something "Kid" [Candelario] recorded or Rex [Jackson] or any of those people in the 70s, those tapes were actually mixed by somebody offstage specifically mixed to tape. Those were mixed in order to be specifically listened to by somebody dedicated to mixing a proper tape as opposed to a guy, Dan Healy, whose main job is to make it sound good for 20,000 people. As a side note of that, he hits record on a cassette deck. So, you're getting a cassette tape of a PA mix vs. a reel-to-reel of a properly mixed tape by a professional recording engineer. That's why something like Alpine sounds as it does, which sounds fine, but it doesn't have the fullness of the stature of a Betty Board from 77. You listen to Dick’s Picks 29, (5/19/77, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA and 5/21/77, Lakeland Civic Arena, Lakeland, FL) versus an 80s cassette board. It's like a professionally mixed album versus a good quality PA tape. It really is largely weighed on that. If we had Betty Boards, if we had reel-to-reel properly recorded tapes of every show in the 80s, believe me, we would be seeing a lot more 80s releases, equal amount as there is from the 70s. JPG: Yeah, the 80s. Makes me think of the Brent Mydland era. I’m a big fan. DL: Me too. http://www.jambands.com/features/2005/07/09/truckin-up-to-buffalo-part-…
July 20, 2014 - 5:09pm

#1028

claney

Joined:
July 20, 2007

Thanks Ace!

Thanks Ace, I feel the same way... (it's the way I felt for Spacebro when the Spring 90 TOO box was announced - like "yeay for Spacebro") Bluekind - first - welcome to the site! I think you're saying that my reply to Unkle Sam (a long time poster whose opinions I respect) was exemplifying "mobbishness." Since you are new and don't have the context of my earlier posts, I might explain that my favorite eras are 1968, 1971-77, 1979-85, and 1988 (pre-midi). So, I don't feel like I'm part of some 70s mob or something. And in fact I've often called for / hoped for a relase from 1983-84 especially . My point to Unkle Sam was regarding one statement, that because it took this long to release Wichita, it must not be good. I did not attack him personally, and the lame little smiley face was just to try to make that even more clear. I was, however, trying to find a pithy way of commenting on the need to label one show "Good" and another "bad" - when it seems to me that we're talking about two very good shows, and whether one LIKES them is subjective. So my point remains, with what I hope is respect and a spirit of non-agressiveness - if Wichita is bad because it is released now, doesn't that mean a show released after it is worse? (I'm NOT saying 3/29 is worse, I'm saying that the above logic would dictate that). Wouldn't it mean that Dick's Picks 1 was the best, and every release since is a little worse? I believe it is okay for us to debate points of logic about the music, is it not? Anyway, peace - and welcome (seriously, no sarcasm - that's why I tend to rely on the dumb smileys)
July 20, 2014 - 3:17pm

#1029

Triad

Joined:
November 3, 2013

I'm still happy...

This is the only band in the universe where 20 years after they ended we could get new releases. quit the bitching. any dead is good dead...
July 20, 2014 - 3:13pm

#1030

PatagonianFox

Joined:
October 25, 2011

wow! sarcasm!

no record contract is one sentence long. if the grateful dead have surrendered all control to rhino then they obviously don't care. if they still have some input as to what is released, and they choose not to release anything from the '80s then they should probably explain why. if its truly a matter of money then they are sellouts. i have nothing against capitalism. i like money too, but at some point it can't be your primary objective if you value your integrity.

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What's Inside:
•144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
•A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
• Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
•8 complete shows on 23 discs
      •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
      •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
      •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
      •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
      •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
      •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
      •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
      •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
Original Art by Jessica Dessner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

"If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

donations

I'm willing to donate one sealed DaP 6 or DaP 9 to the SPACEBROTHER fund, if I can please get the new Jerry! That's all I want right now.

space

My pleasure. I had considered suggesting that you post your physical address, but realized that you might wind up being over donated. Be that as it may, do so and use the funds for future releases. I purchase multiple copies of almost every release for fellow heads who are not as financially well off. This music is simply a treasure and nobody as devoted as you should go without. I attended many of the shows on this tour and possess life long joyful memories. But I simply do not enjoy listening to the music any more. To me, the magic is gone. How I envy those who were there in the beginning. Let us know where to send the funds and the money will be promptly delivered. Peace and enjoy. Lastly. PFox - you are a complete and utter tool. Enjoy living off of your parents hard earnings and go find another band.

random thoughts

I too will save for the big anniversary year! The last show I think i saw was in the summer of 89 so… did not see the band after I got married in 1990 (2015 will be a big year! 25 years of marriage and for the Dead as well!) Seems from what I have read/studied most folks think 1991 was the last really solid year for the boys, and things went down from there, with some good nights and some not so good… I remember well where I was when I heard Jerry had died in 1995. Again, by then, I had not seen the band live in about 6 years… I think I always thought I might get back to one more show… but I guess it probably was best I did not… Looking at some of the youtube vids of Jerry at the end… just sad to see, even to this day! Really think he looked good in 1989, maybe the best he had looked in many years… so maybe glad I shut it down there? I goof on Brent a bit, again he was my keyboard guy from 1984-89. And I do like some of his covers: Gimme Some Lovin, Dear Mr Fantasy, Hey Jude is not too bad…sometimes Let the good times roll… but think, when he was at his best, it was doing backup vocals, again, just my opinion with a a distance of 25/30 years… yikes. So I tend to listen to a time frame I did not witness… which is really late 1960s to early 1980 Have a Grateful weekend

Pricing & Sales

Other then the Europe '72 box., I think the cost per disc of this Spring '90 #2 is the lowest one. It comes to 10.43 U.S. dollars per disc. (I am not going to look at taxes or international duties here) Most of the other releases run a bit over 11.00 U.S. dollars per disc, so I think this one is fairly priced. Plus, due to the dearth of Brent releases & later, this one will sell out pretty quickly. For proof of this, look how fast the first Spring '90 box and DaP8 sold out. Some here have been comparing it to the May '77 box. Let's not forget, that one had 15,000 copies and this one has only 9,000. That is 40% less, and for an era that many folks have been asking for. It will sell out pretty quickly for sure. If you don't get it you will probably regret it.As far as 2015, I will worry about that in 2015. Who knows what will happen between now & then. I try to live for today! I have no guarantees that tomorrow will get here. Plus, who knows what TPTB have planned? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I also would like to salute all of the folks who have stepped up to help out a Brother in need. After all that has been said, it restores my faith in the folks on this sight. It is a beautiful thing indeed. Rock on.

3-29-90

This one is essential dead, would love to order this one show from this box, but can't seem to find the order page for this one show, any help?The only reason that I am even considering this show is due to the 24 track recording, this will sound wonderful. I really wish they would have put all the Branford shows in one box set, now that would have been really cool. spacebrother, you must have great karma to get everyone on this site to buy you this box set, or perhaps the squeakiest wheel gets the most grease. Ebay sellers will not jump on this one like the first one I don't think, but if they do I hope they are kind and not greedy. As for me, I have all these shows on soundboard and they sound great, this is just too much for me to spend on these shows. After the Europe 72 ripoff, I just have a real problem buying big box sets put out by rhino, they don't care about the average deadhead. (when these shows actually happened, I was broke and poor and couldn't even think about going) That all being said, if anyone has any extra cash that they don't want, you can send it to me so I can get this set too, ok? LOL

Next years' Anniversary Box?????????????

Some have noted that next year being the GD's anniversary then something special should be released. Two questions: 1, What do you want it to be? 2. What do you think this next box would most likely actually be?

Count Me In

Someone please PM me with PayPal or snail mail details on how to contribute $20 to Spacebro's plight. I never agree with anything he says, but I am damn glad he holds true to his opinions, no matter how they are stated.

spring 1990

just make more of the damn things,so we don't get stuck going to ebay and getting ripped. I still don't have the first box set because I wont pay 500 bucks for it.if anyone has a copy I would love it Joshua.bisson@gmail.com and be willing to pay

I think...

I think it should be live. I think it should be previously unreleased. I think it should be Grateful Dead. Why do I personally think something special will released for 50th? Well lets see for starters you got a guy like Dave Lemieux at the helm who does a stellar job with the releases. A fan. A Deadhead. A guy that likes to get stuff out to the people. Can I stop here? Does this need explaining?

@unklesam

page for ordering 3-29-90 http://www.dead.net/store/1990s/wake-find-out-nassau-coliseum-32990-3-cd

Spaced Bro

Check your PM's

Weighin' In on the 70s and Spacebro

Woke up this morning and listened to the entire 5-15-77 show from last year's box. I think this one may be edging out 5/17 as my favorite. Some amazing playing goin' on for sure. As for rdevil's request, it's really easy. Close your eyes and pick one. The Amsterdam show is off the hook and I personally find 5/13 from Lille, France to have some extraordinary, over-the-top jamming. Why I never see it mentioned and raved about is beyond me. Definitely the unsung hero of the tour. For those of you who skip this show in favor of the "big guns", go back and have your mind blown! And finally, if someone organizes this Spacebro fund, please post the details and I'll pledge a Jackson also. His bitchin', though irritating, also makes for some interesting conjecture here, and for that, I'd say he's earned it. P.S. - What up Pfox! Good to see you back! I've missed your arrogant rants!

3/15/90

It's a Spring 90 weekend! Listening to 3/15/90! Grate Wharf Rat.

bt has these up now

hey, just went to Btorrent and they are upping all of these shows onto the site, most to all soundboards or matrix recordings, get them there for free.

WharfratWhitey . . ..

. . .Don't be a jerk.

Love this place

Spacebro has been here since the beginning. I have read his opinions in the past and applaud his passion, and at times taken point with some of his statements. I have traded with him back in the day (opinions and shows ;o}), and now that a brother is in a position of need, the community rallies. Even in spite of differences. Where else does that happen?Love it. I was in a similar spot with the 77 box, which includes my wife's first show in Minnesota. While I didn't pull the trigger and have regrets, this outpouring of compassion quells any of that. Despite our varied and vast opinionated ramblings, this is what deadheads are about. Hey, you all 'miracled' this for Spacebrother! Is there a better feeling that getting someone to the show? Tremendous. (Where do I sign up to get into this?) The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.

Next Year...

The Box Sets I dream about for next year:5/4-5/9/77 (5 shows) or 10/21-11/1/73 (6 shows) or any variation within these two. Third place would be a 3 show Winterland Box- Either February of '74 or March of '77. I'll also happily contribute to Spacebro's Miracle Box, please someone PM me with details.

The Spring '90 Full Meal Deal

I posted this a few days ago, but (for obvious reasons) 'tis now more important than ever for collectors/completists: According to Dead.net's shopping cart bounce messages, fewer than 40 copies of Terrapin Limited remain. Super-hot show. Don't wait for the scalp!

DaP11

It's in the realm of possibility that the next Dave's Picks release is one of the shows of which a song was featured on the 2013 30 Days of Dead. Just a hunch folks. The 2012 30 Days of Dead had one track from the May 1977 Box on it. No tracks from 2013 30 Days of Dead were on DaP9, DaP10, or Spring 1990 Too. I'm thinking the answer to DaP11 or DaP12 is in there.

angry jack straw

i'm sorry your parents were unable to give you a better life than the one they had. you people call me a troll for voicing opinions you don't like, but the reality is even when i'm not involved in the conversation you bash me in an attempt to get a response. this thread isn't the first time. contrary to popular belief i'm not bothered by what some stranger on the internet thinks of me, and you know nothing of my financial situation. i don't need to go search for another band, because i'm in it for the music. i didn't gravitate to the grateful dead, because i needed an identity or camaraderie. with that said, its sort of hard to justify getting this box set at the heavy price they are asking, especially when i have more than 100 GD albums already, and there are so many other albums on my wish-list. i've drastically cut down on music purchases over the past few years, and i already get the DP subscription, so even though its a brent era release i have yet to make up my mind.

Spacebro Box

Is someone organizing Spacebro's Miracle Box? Ideally a PayPal account of someone representing the mission who in turn will be responsible for purchasing the Box (provided this person knows Spacebro's shipping address.) Please PM me with how to proceed...

The Crazy Fingers Box

Excited to dig into this come September! The legendary first spark b/n Garcia and Marsalis is one I have been looking forward to for a decade. I might have even neglected choosing it as the 'next show to digest' because I was waiting for the pristine cut. This is the cut. One song per day on the mix? Nice! What really makes these choice of shows interesting (for me) is the repetition of songs Crazy Fingers, Estimated, Truckin that make this feel more like a Jazz box. ex: Milestones, Round Midnight, Walkin 3X on a 6-disc. Love to compare these over the weeks performed. Nice choice of shows! The art looks as deep and talented as the previous edition. Although I had to miss that one, I am happy to pick up this round. 3/18, 21, and 29 for the most will be brand new to me. 3/28 may be my vote for 'funnest' of the run. Nice!

Zuckfun, Next Year...

I would be surprised if we didn't see something like a 5/7-5/9/77 box, or at least 5/8/77 as a general release along the lines of Sunshine Daydream. They would make so much money on that one they'd have to be crazy not to. As for '73, I'll surely take anything from the under-represented "Honey" year, but I'm really wishing for 6/10 RFK and 6/22 PNE. Throw in one more show and make a June 73 box? I can dream, anyway.

DaP11? Am I crazy?

Star Dark posted the cover for the Dave's Pick 11 is 7/10/81. I'm surprised noone has commented yet.

DaP11

Though the setlist looks interesting, I was convinced it was 11/17/72, I'm a little disappointed. Between the Box and now this, Brent era lovers should be pretty happy

DaP12?

That photo sais volume 12? Next up is 11

See two posts ago...

...just making mischief. If anyone here knows the "true identity" of DaP 11, they ain't sayin'!

Love the artwork Star Dark.

Love the artwork Star Dark. Still believe the answer is in 2013 30 Days of Dead. I'm leaning heavy on Texas 1971 for some strange reason. Or Spring 1970. You know what would have made a killer bonus disc? 5/6/70 Kresge Plaza, MIT. One of my all time favorite tapes. Plenty of energy despite the cold.

If you are not bothered . . .

then why respond?

C'mon now AJS

Whenever you get things stirred up it costs the rest of us money!

Star Dark

Nice job on the artwork. Obviously very convincing. I didn't even realize it said 12. D'0h

Thanks dude!

I was just trying to figure out where the rest of the 3/24 show was... I was missing the first Spring '90 filler. And here I was getting all worked up over nothing...

Next Box Set

What about Alpine Valley Wi. There were some great shows there!!!!!!!!!

rednow

Let me guess, you were at those shows, right?

Dantian

YEAH!!! YOU DON'T LIKE THE ALPINE SHOWS?

No sign of the SpaceBrother?

Ground control to Spacebrother..............where you be dude? Deadheads disagreeing reminds of the Riped off fan scene in the GDMovie! I wonder were those cats landed? The blond guy, John Williams?, looked pretty well on the way to a California lifestyle I always thought. In FLA it's hotter than Hades, so the stereo is jamming with SSDD, Dicks 29 and some sweet 72 off DP 23. Charting a course for 1990 and plan to descend with Daves 8 in Hotlanta. Gotta find that blender and make up some frozen bevvies and cocoon by the pool for sunset time. Hoping the Bro isn't lost in Saturns rings or other strangeness................

Alpine '89 and...

... 9/14/82 to face off in the Deadocrat presidential primary... Note to anyone "dissing" (hate that word) the July '89 stretch: At the time of those shows, the Alpine Valley trio - particularly 7/17 - was widely considered the best of an otherwise very good period. Then the Warlocks thing (inferior but for the breakouts) happened, and that was all anyone could talk about.

Space Brother et. al.

Can someone who is tallying up the finances for Space Brother let us know how the funds are doing? Have we covered the cost yet, or do we still need more donations? I can't afford the box myself, but I can afford throwing in a 20. Luke

AJS

i'm not going to let you defame me when its unwarranted, but for the record i've never inherited a dime from anyone. i have a college degree, and hold 3 licenses in a federally regulated industry.

rednow

Just showing off my psychic abilities.

Patagonia

Ug. I can stand and appreciate Space Brother at his worst. But I do wish we could vote Patagonia off the island, if only because his CV is simply too impressive. Exclusionary practices normally suck, but, well, sometimes...

@WharfratWhitey

Nevermind... getting punchy!

just when i thought i was out they pull me back in!

i understand i'm not liked by most people on this board, but if you can be honest with yourselves for 1 minute you'd realize i'm often goaded into a fight. you say you're tired of the drama, but the facts don't support your claim. SPACEBROTHER you'd be a fool to take these people's money. they're getting more out of it than you.

Of course

everyone here is getting more by giving than Spacebro is receiving. That is the delight, in giving the gift. The benefits of sharing has been what inspired the whole Dead taper community as well as the Deadheads as a group. "Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."

2015 prediction

Lifetime subscription to Dave's Picks $15,000 Companion T-shirt and tea cozy $120 I'll toss a Jackson into the pile. Spacebro: PM me with your address

Dantian

Just me being a midwestern boy! I love all of the DEAD! But a great show in my opinion, That I think is overlooked is the 4-11-87 show at the U.I.C. Pavillion in Chicago. Sorry all of you 80 HATERS!

RandomDead

Random Dead. How about the Good Lovin' with drums from Princeton 1971 featured on GDHour 793! I'm not overly keen on drums alone but when it is good it's Grate! Listen to this one folks. Wow! Hope the rest of this show is as hot and in consideration for release some day. Also FW69 bonus disc. The Caution?

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Rednow

I'm not an 80's hater, I'm more of a 70's lover. Also, I think the mullet was a great hair style, and I wish more people would follow your example and try to bring it back into vogue.

Alternative Joy

It's been a therapeutic 48+ hours! After being introduced to a GD saturation point that I didn't expect even existed (e-cubed!), I found myself needing a fix - particularly of the mid-to-late '73 vintage I'd hoped for with this announcement. So, I checked out Bear's Boarding House recordings of O&ITW, which had dropped about $10 since release, quickly ordered Thurs. A.M., and received it today in time to put on the Ipod for a couple mid-day hours spent running trails in the national park (I love living in proximity to an Amazon distro center!). I only own 1 of the original 3 individual releases of those performances, so the net gain of remastered and complete shows was tremendous...for those on the sidelines of part deux here, but still desirous of a new infusion to the collection, I encourage you to check this one out!/kate

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