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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 19, 2014 - 5:35am

#1091

unkle sam

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dap 11

yawn, a 72 show with no dark star, not real thrilled about this one, if I had not subscribed, would pass on this. Call me lame but the only reason I subscribed at all was the release of dap 8. I was really hoping for some more early 80's releases, maybe next time for dap 12. Not gonna subscribe again Dave, sorry. Look for a lot of this one on ebay soon.
July 19, 2014 - 5:35am

#1092

uv1

Joined:
June 21, 2012

Folks don't complain about EVERY release...

I don't remember reading any complaints -- other than the price -- about the Spring 1990 (TOO) box. Or about the stand-alone 3/29/90 release. Or Dave's Picks 8. So maybe there's something to be said for more Brent/80's releases.
July 19, 2014 - 5:19am

#1093

wharfrattx

Joined:
August 22, 2011

Can No Longer Hold Back

I never enter into the trenches of this period/that period discussions posted here, though I sometimes take pleasure in the creativity put forth extolling the virtues of specific eras. However, when I read Star Dark's post, I realized I had to throw in my opinion on top of the heap. (Hate to pile on S.D., but geez!) Here goes: You're complaining about more stellar '72?!?! Really?!?! I remember a time when Dead releases were so far and few between, I would have settled for the worst 1995 show and STILL have been happy to have it! What the hell are you waiting for?!? That KILLER 6 song first set from Fall '93 featuring the most badass "Greatest Story" ever played? Oh how the ones from 1972 sucked with the pumping groove and rippin' wah wah solos 'till you thought your mind was going to melt! Or how 'bout that acid-drenched "Wave to the Wind" that goes on for 30+ glorious psychedelic minutes, exploring every nook and cranny of your consciousness! And hey, how about we petition for a release of all the "Me & My Uncles" from Spring '94 on one super-duper collector's release, individually signed and numbered, of course. BE HAPPY WITH WHAT WE ARE GIVEN!!! There was a time when a '72 show was worth it's weight in gold, and yes S.D., there is a plethora of '72 available, but you have got to be the only person here who thinks that's a bad thing. How 'bout puttin' the "grateful" back into "The Grateful Dead"!! Anybody really complaining about too much Afghan Primo?!? Good Lord, what a piece of work!
July 19, 2014 - 5:03am

#1094

claney

Joined:
July 20, 2007

On the lighter side...

We only have Netflix, and the three channels we can get from our antennae (not many good signals in the Berkshires). My five-year old just finished watching "Land of the Lost" on Me TV. She loves it! Given the demographic of this site, I figured ya'll would appreciate that. (That show actually holds up better than I would have thought - dimensional travel and great banjo music, sweet).
July 19, 2014 - 4:41am

#1095

claney

Joined:
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ad-hominem

Hey all - Pelke and Bolo, nice posts. Star Dark - as usual, I totally respect your opinion. What I do wish you could see is that when you go beyond an opinion of the music, or the releases, to insulting people here, you are bound to cause reactions - which unfortunately also included insults aimed at you (which I don't agree with either - you're not a whiny bitch :-). In your first post about this, you compared those of us who are excited about this release to overeager, rather silly, puppies (I don't know how else to interpret the "tails wagging" comment). So, after my gushing excitement about this release - a show I dearly love - I findmyself compared to a stupid dog willing to lap up whatever is dished out. Rather than merely posting your opinion about this release, you expressed an opinion about those of us who are happy about it. I gotta be honest, I felt personally crapped on by that comment (sad face). In short, please keep expressing those opinions - smashing your CD's, whatever - it's all good, even entertaining as someone said. Just please don't make me feel like a moron for being happy about a release. Thanks.
July 19, 2014 - 2:05am

#1096

Zuckfun

Joined:
March 18, 2010

The road to Wichita

In Bolo's original post he included lyrics from He's Gone, Bird Song and Box Of Rain. Though at the time it was suggested "It's all a dream" could refer to Stella Blue. He also mentioned how his Van "Brokedown" and he "might as well". So that's 6 potential songs. Only Might As Well was not a clue- it was included incidentally. The list really narrowed only after Bolo said 28% of the songs have something in common- and the conclusion reached it must be a 25 song show. So He's Gone, Box, Brokedown, Bird Song, 25 songs, and 7 of these songs have something in common. This led to a number of guesses, including Wichita- and that guess turned out to be right.
July 19, 2014 - 12:58am

#1097

dantian

Joined:
August 6, 2013

Pelke

Nice post! I remember those days too. Taping the Dead hour on the radio, my finger hovering nervously over the stop button trying to figure out the perfect spot to flip the cassette tape, lol. I think I was even a little more fortunate than some, in that I had a Deadhead cousin who was a wheeler and dealer and was involved in the whole DAT trading scene, and would regularly supply me with crisp soundboards. We would partake, sit back and have our minds blown by some newly acquired amazing '73 show playing on his high-end system. I would invariably say something like "Whoa...holy shit, did you hear that?" and he would start giggling like a mischievous little kid. Ah, those were the days. Even so, to think that now we have these pristine recordings delivered to our doorsteps, is pretty incredible. As Bolo said, an embarrassment of riches.
July 19, 2014 - 12:41am

#1098

Zuckfun

Joined:
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Special Delivery

It seems a little strange DP11 was revealed in an email regarding address confirmation. Fortunately, a memo was intercepted between the email tomato and the website tomato- All it said was "Ketchup."
July 19, 2014 - 12:15am

#1099

Pelke

Joined:
May 6, 2013

I Rememer, Too....

I remember the 80's, too. My only source of pre-80's Dead was rushing home from work once per week to load the cassette deck so I could record another episode of the Grateful Dead Hour. We were lucky to get 4-5 songs strung together from a show, and never had the luxury of hearing a whole show. Few of my friends were into the Dead and those that were did not collect tapes, so if I wanted to hear a show besides attending one, the Grateful Dead Hour was about it. We had no internet. We even had to call a stinking answering machine in NJ to find out when the next tour was starting (anybody else remember calling back 2-3 times to record all the Soup Nazi like instructions for filling out your blank 3x5" card, under threat of having your whole order rejected if you screwed up just one detail?!). Fast forward to today. Four times a year, a dedicated archivist picks one of his favorite shows. Then, he remasters the music from the original sound board tapes (as opposed to some crappy audience recording, replete with distortion, numerous cuts, and idle audience chatter), generates informative liner notes, and has an artist pull together some kick-butt artwork for the CD cover. After that, he mails same said full length, remastered show to my door for my listening pleasure. I think most can agree that Dave is a very knowledgeable, hardworking, and enthusiastic proponent of the Dead's music. I would almost consider him a professor of the Dead. I am personally glad to sit back and see what the good professor has to offer. Perhaps if I listen closely, I might just learn something new beyond the scope of my own preferences or personal biases. I, for one, would like to thank Dave for the great job he does in bringing the music to us and opening my eyes to possibilities I may never have considered. Pelke
July 18, 2014 - 11:56pm

#1100

Pelke

Joined:
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Request for Bolo

Hi Bolo -- now that the cat is out of the bag, could you give us a run-through explaining your clues so we can see how they tied to the show? I think it would be fun to go back through and see how everything tied together. Thanks in advance!

John Perry Barlow

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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...

Spring 90

Without sounding to gooey and sentimental...Spring 90 is how I'd like to remember 90's Dead. The performances were great, the sound was great, the scene hadn't taken the full turn that it did circa 93-95. This is truly beautiful Dead and I can't wait to hear the shows.

sound

I don't have a problem with either the 2 track or the 24 track. The 2 track are pretty much direct on the fly as I understand-more of the you are there in real time sound. They sound great to me. The Terrapin Limited was 2 track as well-cranked that up again over the week-end-it is terrific. Joe Gastwirt did the honors on that one. The Without a Net is 24 track and sounds terrific-may be a little less sparkly high end and more "analog" like to my ears-ie-smoother, more of a finished product type of thing. They both have their place. Just like the matrix stuff has its place. Lucky for us-the Dead were fastidious with sound technology over the years which created high quality source material. Some other archival releases from jazz, classical and rock ensembles are not nearly as pleasing upon release many years later because, at least partially, they didn't obsess over sound, technology and in-house control.

listened to 8/24/85 over the past few days

not the horrific train wreck it is rumored to be, but you can hear Jerry's anger/irritation/po'dness in the A&A>LL, Daytripper. speeding things up, cutting off Bobby. I really enjoyed Black Peter. if any of y'all were there, what was it really like? back in the day, my friend had a roommate who went; he reported that the roommate's first comment upon returning was "you didn't miss anything." not really related to spring 90, but anyway...

Two whole months??

We gotta wait two months for this sonic glory? Hopefully we'll get a couple "Yoda Preview Tracks" to tide us over.

Just bought Terrapin Limited

RE: HarveyDental "Sold Out.." I just bought Terrapin Limited last week of May. I must have got one of the last ones, 44,000-something serial number. But I am still somewhat dismayed that it does not have a COMPLETE "Terrapin Station" with all the parts!

Ed, Terrapin, tickets

Ed,Actually, the entire Terrapin was only first performed live by Further a few summers ago (and it was pretty thrilling, I must say). The closest the GD came was 3-18-77, where they attempted the Alhambra (Jerry & drummers duel) piece...and not very tightly, though it's still really cool. The Terrapin Ltd show, 3/15, was actually the "weak" night of the three Landovers to many of us. But it cleans up nicely! one of the best sounding releases I know of, hard to believe it's not multi-track. I think we just had poor seats for sound on the night; for first half of first set, at least. Hardly heard a note of Jerry's leads on Sugaree, but the tapes don't lie (still can't compete with Landover '87's or Hampton '88's, though ; ) Terrapin thru to closer is just excellent stuff, and wonderful Althea, Cassidy & Jed in the 1st. Easy to Love You is near impossibly tight, and Walkin' Blues (always preferred Minglewood) is quite good, too. But I still think 3/14 & 3/16 are beefier. Fennario, reprinted vintage tickets may not sell a box. But that stuff really does add love to a package. When I opened the Spring '90 box and saw the Camper's Info guides, it nearly brought a tear to my eye--they were the EXACT ones that circulated for those shows. That's just a nice touch, and I can't imagine it's adding much to the cost. What it adds is richness to re-immersing in a time & place along with the music. To me, it brought a big smile.

@mpace

thanks for the feedback. I'll pull the trigger on CWI first chance I get.

@wharfratwhitey

looks like you were at phish in Mansfield a few weeks back. I was there too. Had never seen phish before and didn't know any of there songs. Still thought it was a great show. Was going to golf with some buddies and then we were going to go to the show. It was like a thousand degrees and humid that day. Ended up sitting in a buddies house (who happens to live in Mansfield) watching world cup and drinking beers. Concert was great. Only bummer was it took 2 hours to get out of parking lot in Mansfield when show ended ... that was rough. I listened to phish in early/mid 90's briefly and at the time, thought they were sort of a cheap imitation of the Dead so figured i'd stick with the Dead. I just recently borrowed some CD's from a friend and going to give phish a bigger listen.

re 2 track vs 24 track

An a-b comparison between Without a Net HDCD and Spring 1990 box should answer any SQ. questions. The 24 track mixes are full, transparent, with a wide open soundstage.The drums and bass have separation and depth. The Spring 1990 vol.1 material has a bright,digital, sound.Its all there but, it lacks balance and warmth compared to the Without a Net mixes. If Spring 1990 TOO is mixed down well, there will be no comparison.

Takimoto

Good deal takimoto. I was at Mansfield. Forgot to anticipate the additional holiday week traffic to the Cape. Listened to the match on the way down. Hot as hell. Ive been back on Phish for a couple years now after basically not listening at all since 96. I'm inspired by what I hear. I think the days of comparing them to the Dead should have passed awhile back. They are well into their own now and have been going strong at what they do for years. It would be like still comparing the Rolling Stones to Howlin Wolf or Muddy Waters. They (Phish) Jam and people still follow them around the country. I think the overall comparisons end there. If that was your Phirst show you caught a good one. I thought it was a very tight show and a beautiful night in Mansfield! Peace.

Digital Downloads

I wonder if the shows on the 1st box set will be released as digital downloads as well?

Brown Sabbath

I think that band is called Brownout

A few thoughts

I just wanted to say that I'm really moved by the generosity and positive sentiment, especially to those who I may not have always seen eye to eye with here in light of some of my admittedly controversial posts. That gesture of good vibes means more to me than any boxed set, money or any other materialistic gain. It's truly a noble and honorable circumstance. I'm not soliciting for freebies, handouts, charity and miracles. Claney pretty much hit the nail on the head in regards to several points, even going back to my post from 2012. True, I'm not in a financially set way by any means and true, purchasing a subscription for $100 is a large investment for me. It's also true that a friend helped me out with the first Spring 1990 box, which I was unable to afford during the time of pre-sale up until it sold out. I did however reimburse them eventually. It took a while but I, in good conscience couldn't just accept a freebie, regardless of my personal finances. A very cool person here has offered to order one of these up for me. They don't know me personally, which makes the gesture of generosity even more special. I did decide to take the person up on their offer in good faith that if I'm able to repay him, I would if that he would do that for me, but he also noted that there are no strings attached if I'm unable to. I very much want this great gentleman to be reimbursed for his generosity. A lot of people have said that they would donate to the cause, and I don't have any expectations, but if you do decide to help out, I'll refer this person to you in a private message so he can recoup his costs in a timely manor. In good faith, when I can afford to, I will pay it forward to the best of my ability and within reason. I don't expect anything from anybody, nor will I begrudge anyone who rightfully states that there are more deserving places in which to donate to a charitable cause than a guy on an internet forum over a boxed set of music. It is admittedly awkward for me to be in a "charity case" position in the first place. I realize that I've ruffled some feathers here with some of my posts and I'm not going to make excuses for myself or my frustrations that the releases with the shows in which I desire the most have been priced out of my budget. I can say that there are some truly awesome people here who have been incredibly patient with some of my controversial dialogue. The generosity and random acts of kindness mean far more to me than any materialistic items. In addition to Claney, I would also like to acknowledge MaryE for her voice of reason in her last post regarding charity and her moderator hat. Anyways, because of many circumstances, I'll be on and off here for stretches of time as I'm frequently in places for days without internet access. Finally, and again, if I do receive this box as a result of the amazing generosity here, I will pay it forward. Even if I don't get one of these boxed sets, I'm still moved by the positive sentiment.

Space

I already sent you a PM last week. Please send me the person's contact information and I will contribute. Glad you did not miss out on the release.

Spacebro

Fine words, well said. I am glad most posters understood what was and was not happening, and impressed Spacebro took the high road at every turn. A lesson for all of us when 'getting into it' on the interwebs.

Glad to see the Spacebrother

I am impressed by the whole thing honestly.In the coitus upped world in which we live, I relish the chance to be in things like this. My paper is on the way 100% complete coolness. What was the quote? "You're a Damn Good Audience"

SpaceBro

Dude is the real deal, the miracle ticket kinda person for sure… wish I had his karma, never scored one! every time I see his avatar…. well, he is truly the bother from another planet

To the bro and all who helped out.....

.......wow. It's great that people who can help out a fellow head are doing so. And Spacebro's comments about the situation are very moving and well stated. I know that if this was a 73 or 74 box I would be out of my f*****g mind if I couldn't come up with the scratch for it. I'm glad for all the late 80's and early 90's fans whom I can only assume are very happy with this release. It's good that everyone gets to be happy!! I purchased the Brandford show, and may buy others if they are ever released individually (like E72 shows). Just listening to all my Dick's Picks today, and wondering which one fellow heads would nominate for MOST UNDER RATED. I've always thought that #14 was under-appreciated (probably due to the fact it's not a complete show?). Other opinions would be sweet. As always, Peace.

Love DP14

its a bit sleepy, but then wakes you up in a big way with the terrifying jam on disc 4

Funny, DP 14 has always been

Funny, DP 14 has always been my favorite of them all. I listen to 31 a lot less than I might, but that's because I have the full shows and while I don't normally mind excerpted DPs (12, 18 are perfect), I hate the cutting they did on 31. Which makes it the most underrated for me at any rate.

off topic for a second...

1) i have no idea how he does it, but brian hahne is seemingly able to conjure out-of-print dead releases out of thin air. before you go paying scalper prices you really ought to talk to brian first. i will also say that the shipping prep he does to protect your investment is better than most (all)retailers 2) re: stuff going out of print, i see that some of the road trips are still available for short money in the dead.net store. -v2.2 is one of the most impactful shows they ever played -v4.1 is glorious 1969 dead (pig!) -v1.3 is the dead quintet at its peak -v3.2 is early keith 71, has a first set dark star, and a career best NFA/GDTR/NFA sandwich -v1.2 is fall 77, the last 70's H>S>F -v1.4 is post-egypt, has the finest stella blue ever, and a mind blowing TOO every one of those deserves regular rotation

Floridabobaloo Christmas-In-July

Hey Floridabobaloo, check your PM!

yes, cheers to Brother Brian H... AND!

2nd that emotion about Brian...he is a helluva helper... AND! AJS... you're living in the past... i&i was like thee 1st person to give you MAD PROPS for your generous gesture towards SpaceBro... c'mon man... that shite was months ago... why ya gotta bring the vibe down... live in the now, holmes... ♤

Wharfrattx hey hey !

Got ya and PMed ya. Cool avatar too!I love Les Pauls but could never get used to the weight. And that carved top........SG's are more manageable for some reason. The heat is on this way with afternoon deluges!

Spring 90 Part 2

Spring 90 Part 2, count me in, i absolutely love it. Without a net has been my go to album for years, although i like any and everything. I do prefer Brent though. It can not be stated enough that these are the 24 track mix. It will sound incredible! I am one of the people who did enjoy the mix for Spring 90 part 1 and i will enjoy the mix for Spring 90 part 2. As another person mentioned, it is the best of the both worlds. Now here is the real question, what could Dave's Picks Vol. 11 possibly be??? I was certain that we would get a Brent show because I felt that it was about that time. Even after hearing the rumors i thought that it may be too soon for Spring 90 part 2. Now we are essentially getting 8 Brent shows. People have mentioned Fall '72, that would be nice. While we have a lot of '72 in general, i can only recall a few Fall '72 shows that have been released. Dicks picks 11, 23 (one i forget about at times but it is solid as Hell through and through), and 36 (outstanding show). There are probably more but thats what i know off the top of my head. I think the Europe '72 releases obviously skew how we think about the quantity of '72 shows released. I honestly have no idea what we might be looking at next. But heres what i do know: 1. First week in August Dave's Picks Vol. 11 ships 2. August 30 my Alabama Crimson Tide take the field against West Virginia here in the ATL 3. September 9 Spring 90 part 2 ships out 4. September 6 two of my three kids have their first soccer games of the Fall season 5. September 7 my Atlanta Falcons take the field against the New Orleans Saints The Dog Days of Summer are counting down and its going to be an outstanding Fall!!! I hope every one is having a great evening and remember, regardless of the era, enjoy the music. Thats what its all about

@chrisgrand, @theeamazingace333...

you guys make me blush like a little schoolgirl. (said in my best "deiter" voice from SNL) haha Guys, I just have fun helping out. SO glad to help you guys.... with white whales, or missing Dick's Picks, or whatever... ya'll have been great to chat with via email and I hope if you ever come to SC you let me buy ya'll a beer. I know I'm hitting Ace up for one in SF. :-) In fact, I've helped quite a few folks here... so to those I haven't helped, hey, not all us ebay sellers are bad guys. :-) hahaha seriously though, I may be able to help find some stuff. especially original release dick's picks i happen to have a good bit of right now, at least certain ones... Seriously though you guys, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate that. And yeah, it may take me a little time, and a moderate amount of luck.. and actually, honestly, sometimes I have to lay out some significant cash to get your cd's off the hands of some folks who have them.. but I can usually come up with stuff over time. Then again it only took me about 6 weeks to get 4 of the 6 discs you were looking for ChrisGrand... Again though.. seriously, thanks.

Thursday's Child...

I think DP#33 is under-rated because it comes late in the series, and is overlooked (from what I've seen) because it's so damn hard to come by. Really the 30's are the best releases...30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36.... all top notch. 32 is ok, not my favorite. 33 is definitely hot. I'm partial to #25 also, but that's certainly not underrated. I also really like #20.

Yes, Briah Hahne is the Man

I ditto previous comments ... he has helped me score some rare DP's at very nice prices. And, he ships them with TLC so they arrive perfectly. He could ship an egg through regular USPS and it would arrive at your door uncracked :). Plus, a very cool guy!

Spring 1990 Part I and II

I selectively picked up about 7 E72 disks over last 5 months or so. Point is, if Spring 90 I or II was ever offered a la carte, i would go in and do the same. Hope they do go up for sale individually ... but would think that would only happen if the all box sets don't "sell out". I am guessing that is why E72 is sold individual ... because all box sets didn't originally sell out. Enjoy!

Ask the time baby I don't know

Julie catch a rabbit by his hair Come back steppin' like to walk on air Get back home where you belong And don't you run off no more Don't hang your head, let the two time roll Grass shack nailed to a pine wood floor Ask the time baby I don't know Come back later, gonna let it show I say row Jimmy row, gonna get there, I don't know Seems a common way to go, get out and row, row, row, row, row Here's a half dollar if you dare Double twist when you hit the air Look at Julie down below The levee doin' the do-pas-o I say row Jimmy row, gonna get there, I don't know Seems a common way to go, get out and row, row, row, row, row Broken heart don't feel so bad You ain't got half of what you thought you had Rock you baby to and fro Not too fast and not too slow I say row Jimmy row, gonna get there, I don't know, Seems a common way to go, get out and row, row, row, row, row. That's the way it's been in town, Ever since they tore the jukebox down Two bit piece don't buy no more Not so much as it done before I say row Jimmy row, gonna get there I don't know Seems a common way to go, get out and row, row, row, row, row Can't wait to hear both from the new box. 3-14 and 4-3 ,, Row Jimmy. Both 1st sets have a great variety. This was one of the tunes I was hoping to get more of from the Brent era

@antonjo

Hey, didn't mean to insult anyone with my comment about replica tickets. I know how much something like that can mean to someone who was there.

Dave's Picks 11

Starting to wonder if this Volume will ship before the official announcement. Kind of reminds me of the DP10 Bonus Disc. Isn't it about time for more good news?

@takimoto...

Much appreciated my friend!!!!!And back atcha on the coolness. haha thanks for the comments, and thanks for the kudos... and always appreciate the conversation.

a bozo's $0.02...

while passions may flare and settle here over this era or that, one thing is for sure, deadheads always have and always will make things happen in wonderfully unconventional ways. @Spacebro: what owlshead said. And......when I first started posting here, I read a very poignant post several years ago from you and the last sentence was about the memory of the death of your father (maybe Blair's Golden Road?). Anybody that can put that much of themselves out there like that is a-ok. That post is the first thing I think of when I see your avatar. Passionate, Well Informed Deadhead. Maybe some Italian in ya? I'm glad things are going your way. :) oh, I get by with a little help from my friends...(don't we all)

'76 Day on the Green.....

...i.e. DP #33, is simply, an incredible couple of shows. I've posted it before, and most likely will again. I'm partial to 1976 though......don't mind me. A banner year, with flags held high!!

Take note....

....the encore for the final show of the Spring tour, was We Bid You Goodnight. Simply classic.... Didn't make any of the tour....thought about it. Did see the Dominguez Hills shows a month later. I recall them as being pretty damn smokin'.

fennario, underrated Dick's

Fennario, Hey, no offense at all, I just took the opportunity to raise a toast to the extras since you brought them up (and so many others entirely dismiss such "trifles"). If Dick's 33 is underrated, let me sign the petition--one of the best Dick's. I think some of the early ones that were popular upon release have gotten lost in the shuffle: Dick's 3 (5/22/77), Dick's 11 (9/22/72), Dick's 5 (12/26/79). Some of my other favorites that are well celebrated are: Dick's 4 (of course), Dick's 28 (of course), Dick's 26, Dick's 25 (controversial, but I love it). And Dick's 21 (Richmond 11/01/85) always holds a special place, as it was my 2nd show and a cornerstone to my Dead-going career....extremely popular upon release, but rarely mentioned these days. Not a space-jammer, but a wonderful songfest played with great energy. Discs 1 & 4 of Dick's 31 are stellar, too--but I've never heard the complete shows, so just taking the selections at face value. Can I plug Dave's 3 again, too? But then I'd have to plug RT 3.1 as its companion, and then.....well, you know what happens. That's why we keep collecting!

Hey everybody....

Can we please take the tit for tat bullshit back to your PMs. None of the rest of us care and it's rude and fugly in public. Please? Thanks

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Really???

Whoa-oa what I want to knowIs are you kind? Maybe not so much. Looks like quite a few apologies are in order. Who's man enough to start?

New Jerry release...

Check out the "I second that emotion"...Wow!

IMO

Anyone making physical threats should be banned, although I will miss his curious Trustafarian patois.

Underrated DP - 22

DP 33 is one of my top DPs - and actually, I think I recall polls where it is tops for folks, and it sold out more quickly than othrers (hence, I respectfully disagree that it is underrated). I think it is rated very highly, and rightly so. I seldom see DP22 (1968) in "best DP" polls so I'll put that in as my candidate for most underrated. Very electric, lightning hard-edged. My favorite Good Morning..Schoolgirl. Deep Feedback. Raw (but tight). Funny story about DP33: A couple of years ago, it was sold out, I was quite bummed. Looked all over for a copy that was not equivalent to buying a small kayak. No luck. Then I happened to see it was available at Deadnet, jumped on it. It was shipped to me. Next day, it was sold out again. Who knows what else they'll find in the nooks and crannies of some warehouse? (Remember when they announced "finding" so many copies of the So Many Roads Box that they put it back up for sale for a year or two?)

Interesting Avatar

Bolo, that is a rather interesting new avatar you have there...

Bolo24, why I oughta ?!?!!

I love your new pic. But I dislike it at the same time. Just kidding, it's all in good fun, I'm sure most will find out at Night at the Movieson the 17th. I'm headed to the beach and will try to keep up and check Thursday night. East coast should know before west coast due to movie times. Daves 11 ,, UJB could be encore ?? Or maybe it was to settle some nerves. Just listened to a few cuts from 3-14, very nice. Since many are requesting downloads from previous sell-outs, I would love to hear/ be able to purchase downloads of the bonus discs Rhino was part of (Starting with Egypt RTC, RT's + others.) For a while I missed out on all normal releases and had to play catch up over the last 3-4 years. Between the time of 2004-2010 I was MIA. I know rhino took over during the half point in that time. So maybe there's a few bonus discs they could make a box or download out of ?? Just a little feedback.

3-18-90 another treat,

Friend of the Devil was another song on my wish list from late in the Brent era.

spineless p****** u old men are

wow, that's pretty harsh dude, ain't no time to hate. Thanks to bolo for the peace pipe, now let's all smoke it up and get back to the music. Pulled the trigger on the single release of the Branford show, 24 track, whoopie! I once got in a heated argument with a dude on this site, he did not like my opinion and started calling me names and even went as far as insult my family. Guy is not on this site anymore. What's wrong with a little peace, love and happiness? "tour rodents" now that's funny. "I may not agree with what you say but I will defend with my life your right to say it."

dantian:

laughing really hard at your video bit. Well done!

Underrated dicks picks

Now I'm gonna say:10,17,19,21,22,24... Ok Maybe not under-rated.... but fwiw, for all the DP series I find people, these are the ones most people DON'T pick.... aside from #17, which I think is just "ok", these are all great shows so I'm not sure why they are overlooked.... if anyone wants one of them let me know. ;-)

Diversity is a good thing...

...except for all the wars. Anyway, pre-ordered 3/29/90 (my 35th B'day show!). Also picked up the Denver '73 RT and DP 22 to keep ALL the keyboarderists happy.

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