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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 14, 2014 - 6:48am

#1341

Roland Bruynesteyn

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2 track vs 24

@RMD: I can only assume money and/or time constraints. Just this morning, I had a discussion with a friend: 1990 the first one should ne worse than Terrapin/Dozin'/WaN, but, on a good system, I find the differences slight, to 'say the most'.
July 14, 2014 - 6:43am

#1342

mbarilla

Joined:
August 8, 2013

Budget, time, and client feedback ?!?

But my guess is as good as yours. First box may have not had the budget and time. The second box Dave mentions it took Norman nearly 5 months, with a rate of 1 song per day for the 2nd box. I'm guessing the client feedback and clear conscious told them to do it right. But who really knows?? some seem to like the sound of the 1st box. A buddy of mine and casual fan of the Dead noticed right away with the sound. He owns Dicks 12 and 17. And only listens when I'm around. Another question, Dave stated the 5 out 6 shows he picked for box 1 were changed close to the last minute before production or processing. Why ?? As the archivist that seems to an awful lot when he already had his mind made up. Who overrides him when it comes to that point in the planning ? Just a few thoughts, I guess my Fox Box will have to wait till another day. I do think a 79-85 show is cooking and in the works at some point this year. I'm banking on 3 more release this year from GD and Rhino. The final 2 Dave's picks and a double dose of vinyl and CD for RSD Black Friday. That's the big commercial holiday. 1971 has a good chance. With April or Dec shows fitting the bill ,, 12-14-71 comes to mind
July 14, 2014 - 6:40am

#1343

matchewy

Joined:
April 10, 2008

Steely Dan

I, too am catching Steely Dan at Taft Theatre in Cincy. I saw them last year at the Louisville Palace, and it was a great show! Steely Dan is a common favorite band of my Dad and me, so it's always fun seeing them with him. Thanks for the heads up on the Los Lobos Fall tour. I am going to try to catch them for a late September outdoor show in Ft. Wayne, IN. There is a band touring this summer and Fall called Brown Sabbath, an Austin band of Latinos playing Latin spiced Black Sabbath covers. One or two tunes have Alex Maas (Black Angels) on vocals, at least "Hand of Doom". Their version of "Planet Caravan" (one of my favorite Sabbath tunes, although not the representative Sabbath tune) is stellar. I just ordered my vinyl copy, on brown (my favorite color) vinyl, and I am going to see them in Indy in August. I can't wait; should be a great live band. I always appreciate the asides about other music on these boards, so there's my contribution for the day.
July 14, 2014 - 5:20am

#1344

RMD

Joined:
July 12, 2011

Curious

Not certain if this was discussed before, is there a reason why the first Spring '90 box was the 2-track and not the 24 like this new set?
July 14, 2014 - 4:08am

#1345

NorthwestGA_Matt

Joined:
June 18, 2008

CWI

On the subject of crimson white and indigo, my favorite blow away and one of my favorite versions of standing on the moon.Working down in Mobile, AL today. 5/17/77 Tuscaloosa on my stereo! Y'all have a great day!
July 13, 2014 - 10:04pm

#1346

Splunge

Joined:
September 17, 2012

Gatefolds...

Also good for the pin and glass trick. We used to hash out which album would be best to use.
July 13, 2014 - 10:03pm

#1347

rdevil

Joined:
November 2, 2007

record stores

I loved spending time in record stores and used to go to Vintage Vinyl in U City near St. Louis pretty often in the early 80s. I distinctly remember picking up Revolver and thinking, I should probably check this out...30+ years later it's my second favorite studio album of all time, behind Abbey Road. Used record store were a lot of fun and so were used book stores.
July 13, 2014 - 9:54pm

#1348

mpace

Joined:
September 25, 2009

CWI

Takimoto- I agree 100% with your post. I have both Truckin up to Buff and CWI - I would have to say on the overall and Jam side CWI is better. The second set really smokes although Brent's vocals are low in the mix. I think Truckin has a great first set with great versions of Bertha, Cold Rain and Snow, and Row Jimmy (really good). Second set starts fine with touch (really good), ship (flub verse, buts till good) and man smart but really (IMO) loses steam with Playing reprise, Terrapin, and I will take you home - normally I would love the Terrapin but it feels out of place and the watchtower was never a favorite, morning dew is alright and the NFA with Brent and Jerry trading licks is cool, but the set as a whole never seems to gel into those classic storyline type sets. CWI is solid just wished the Brent vocals were a little higher in the second set. Great starter Hell in a Bucket, and Jerry is really taking it to another level with the Iko- adding the chief phrase. Let it grow jams as the sun goes down. The box>scarlet/fire>estimated is the meat of the second set and doesn't disappoint. Jerry is not filling time here - there is some really inspired playing (highly suggest getting the video). Standing on the Moon is also well played. The rest of the set has a really good flow. Hope that helps-
July 13, 2014 - 9:43pm

#1349

rdevil

Joined:
November 2, 2007

order placed

For those of you scoring at home I ordered my two Europe 72 shows tonight. Ended up going with Newcastle 4-11 and Paris 5-4. I felt like I had to pick a show with Dark Star and was intrigued with what I read about 5-4, a show I've never heard. That made it really hard to narrow down the next choice but what I read about the jam at the end of the Other One from Newcastle sold me on that show as well as the universal opinion that the show is hot from start to finish.5-26 is probably the most "essential" show of the tour but I'm pretty familiar with it from the old cassette days and opted for two shows I haven't heard. It was REALLY tough to pass on the two Holland shows and when I first looked into this 5-3 was the one I was "sure" of. It was a lot of fun looking into this and thanks to everyone for their input. 4-8 is the only show I own other that the two mainstream releases and I'd recommend it to anyone. As many of you have mentioned, any two shows from this tour would be just great but I spent a lot of time researching anyway. Speaking of physical product, I pulled down my copy of The Taping Compendium Volume One for the first time in several years. I still use my Deadbase often but finally reached for the Compendium tonight before making the final call (it's great, by the way). I had to laugh a little, though: this is a book about tapes! Tapes are already obsolete and books are heading quickly in that direction. I'm old though, and still prefer actual books and CDs. With a couple releases selling out recently, I wonder if other folks here had the same buying strategy as me. I had some money set aside for a possible box set, but when it wasn't in my price range I was free to spend it on other music I really wanted. In addition to these two shows I was able to preorder the Branford show and the new Jerry release as well as Miles Davis A Tribute to Jack Johnson as the cherry on top (thanks for the suggestion, Crispyrob if you're out there). One last note: if you like Truckin' Up to Buffalo, you will probably like Crimson Light and Indigo.
July 13, 2014 - 9:10pm

#1350

rdevil

Joined:
November 2, 2007

@antonjo

For the record, Antonjo, I wasn't implying that you needed charity, I was just trying to make a broad point (and you probably realized that). As Marye pointed out, that opinion was rather judgmental, but I admit that I can be opinionated and somewhat cynical at times... Loved hearing your story about the Spring 90 tour and would love to hear from others on the same subject. Sadly (or happily, depending on your point of view), I didn't see my first Dead show until a few months later. I say sadly because I missed some opportunities earlier as many others surely did as well. Also: love to hear Steely Dan mentioned--they're not for everyone but those of us who like them tend to like them ALOT. 5th row...should be great. My big score this year is second row center for Los Lobos coming to my town this October.

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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...

@brianhahne

Thank you. I think?

Dicks...

I brought out Dicks Volume 2 this past weekend. Short but definitely very sweet... The Dark Star>Jam is one of my all-time favorites. Also recently listened to England '74. Can't remember the number off top of my head. Very good.

Dead start 1965?

I also have always been led to believe tht the band we all know & love so much got there start in 1965. So imagine my surprise when I found this pic while looking at some old photos of the Fillmore Westhttp://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0001/769/MI0001769217.jpg?pa… It clearly is labeled Oct. 23, 1964! Can anyone comment on this? Rock on

fennario?

you're welcome? I think?not sure why i'm saying you're welcome... but you're welcome

@brianhahne

I think just placed an order with you on ebay. Didn't know it was you until I got the reply.

Hbob Photo

Don't know where you came across that photo, but I wouldn't put too much stock in the printed info at the bottom. The photo itself looks to be from a 1990 show, and look closely, there are TWO Bobs in it! Fairly easy to type onto a photograph these days. Check your Deadbase. No shows in October '64.

@ wharfrattx

Thanks Wharf. The photo certainly confused me. Guess I am too gullible! I trust people too much perhaps.

as others have said, please take the squabbling and name-calling

to private messages, if you really feel the need to continue in this vein. Reposting PMs in public: please don't do it again. Thank you. mod hat off etc.

Dead Start

Look at the setlist on that bootleg. UJB PITB Ripple It sure isn't from the 60's.

RE hbob1995 - Dead start 1965

Well, the first Playing in the Band was 2-8-71, and the last King Bee was 12-15-71 (with PigPen). So, if this is all from one show, it would need to be between those dates. I checked and cannot find any shows (that we know of) that have all of the songs in the list for this CD at one show. It is probably songs culled from shows between those two dates. If anyone else wants to check, the song list on the cd is: Uncle John's Band NFA-GDTRFB Morning Dew Playing in the Band Ripple Sugar Magnolia Casey Jones Me & Bobby McGee King Bee. Interesting puzzle, though :)

fennario....

oh you did... ok? Then that's your road trips i just put in the mailbox. just a heads up... hit me up ahead-of-time next time via email.. I sell stuff there, but if you contact me, i will knock money off it if I know you're from here on this msg board.. can't do it after the fact though... but in the case of some folks here who buy a lot, it adds up

marye

Thank You. You can keep your mod hat on.

glass1990...

Got your PM... you got one back. I'll send you my email too.

Wow...

That was quite a morning read over my yogurt and granola. The best part of this cyber-community is that it helps me to stay connected to a great time in my life. The music and conversation sustain me on many fronts. Even the arguments and diatribes have their place (had some very intense discussions in the hotels, arenas, campgrounds, etc). The reality for all of us tied to this band is that we share a passion willingly with others. Some of us are nuttier than others (why I have the same show in four media formats or five different recordings is very hard to explain to the uninitiated). To get too serious or angry about any of this makes no sense. The music and memories should transport us to higher places in our minds. Sure it is personal, very very personal. In sharing the experience we need to give each other the space and respect we would give our neighbors at a show. Experienced plenty of true idiots there ( getting pissed on at calaveras 87 or having my girlfriend's head split open by a quarter thrown from the upper reaches at Nassau 85, trampling gate crashers, etc.) I like to think of these forums as being free of the idiots, a gathering of folks into it for the right reasons. I hope we can get back to this place. Thanks to Mary E for cleaning up the mess. Let's try to leave nothing but educated passionate footprints.

Wow...

Incoming

Garcia Live, Vol 4. Start the spin this evenin'. BTW-saw Robert Hunter is appearing at Newport Folk Festival. Saw him last time around in Boston-great show. Listened to the CSNY 74 1 disc compilation from the new box set. Nice versions of some of the more well known songs on this 1 disc version. Ironically it makes me apprec. the Dead all that much more-less hype, more jams, more chances taken, less politics, more timeless IMHO.

@Oxford88

Well said.

loves me some marye

Mary Ramon(e) Tommy Ramone passed recently...hooray for the Ramones! or, Gabba Gabba Hey! Revolver sounds REALLY good right now :))) I recommmmmmmmmmmmmmend Love or Confusion by Jimi H Exp. Wanna blow your mind? Read Beloved by Toni Morrison. CREEPY. HARTFORD 83!!!

hey Marye, Seth H. is correct...

you missed the original post that started it all...so, yea that should be removed as well... peace to you, Brother Seth... ♤

BlairJ versus BigDonnie

Does anyone remember the Blair J and Big Donnie smackdown on the Europe 72 thread a few years ago? That was something to behold.Speaking of BlairJ, you never see his postings anymore. Could BlairJ be posing as Bolo24? Just wondering.

Allman

That does make a lot of sense, indeed. Oh that mysterious Bolo...

New Jerry Release...

UnderTheVolcano: You are in for a treat... I was blown away by this release.The set list looks very ordinary but the performance is awesome. The sound quality is top notch. Love the background vocals with both Donna and Maria...

Bolo Jackson

Yep. Bolo, same first letter as Blair. J is the 10th letter of the alphabet. 24, or 2 + 4, = 6 6 + 6 = 12. Subtract 12 from the number of letters in the alphabet (26) and you get 14. Take the 4 from Bolo's name, and subtract it from 14, and you get 10 (J!) It's obvious! (The "olo" is just there to confuse us)

stop

Who cares who or what message started it? Please respect a very good moderator in Marye and just let the back-and-forth end. Marye does a great job and rarely gets involved in these spats between members. She isn't banning you guys, just saying cut it out. Now, where is the DaP11 announcement? The timing of this box announcement really will leave DaP11 little space of its own. I am sure it will get the love it deserves, but I wonder if some non-subscribers will have to forgo purchasing because of this $250 box already announced. Lastly, release of individual shows would be fantastic. My guess on the E72 individual releases is that there was a quick demand for the music-only box, but that did not live up the hype. So, they have them in-stock now. Personally, I love that the E72 tour is available individually-- I didn't get the box, but have been chipping away at shows. Someday, maybe I will have the tour...

Avatar confusion

Does bolo24 have part of the cover art for DaP11 up as an avatar?Saw it this morning and it's been bugging me. Is that it? So much confusion, so little mind. Bobaloo is curious..............

Claney

...or the "olo" are not letters, but numbers. Hmmmmm

A rose by any other name

This is pretty random, but Manuel Neuer is Germany's Goalkeeper. His name is abbreviated Ma. Neuer. And his nickname is "The Horse" Ma. Neuer. That is total BS. Of course his last name is pronounced "Noyer."

Individual Spring 1990 shows available for download?

Do we know if more than the entire box and the Branford show is available for individual purchase? I want several of the shows with a Branford hardcopy but not necessarily a complete run...

Zuckfun

Very interesting! But I don't think it's BS. HS, maybe.

call me old fashioned but....

dantian

Dantian, that's it! You've figured out the code. I can't reveal what I now realize though, it would not be fair. PS - “If you go flying back through time, and you see somebody else flying forward into the future, it's probably best to avoid eye contact” - Jack Handy PPS - Cosmicbadger - I think Peace, Love, and Understanding are freakin' hilarious.

@cosmicbadger

Great tune! sort of bang it out on my acoustic from time to time

had to do it, great pop song mtv...

Look really hard...

...at Bolo's avatar, and you can see (in VERY tiny print) "9/14/82" !

@owlshead

nice pick

@Jackstrawdavect

DUDE! I got your PM.I have what you're looking for. 1 left. Check PM for my direct email and info... check SOON though....

look really hard...

...at anything and you can see anything. In tiny print. I'm really liking the new Jerry Band release. Wonderful music for a long summers day and night.

@Star Dark

Looks more like 7/10/81 to me. :-D

Claney

I've finished translating the rest of it. Don't get on that ship! The rest of the book, it's... it's a cookbook!

LOL dantian

cue Twilight Zone theme

Sound Check

So, as we sit twiddling our thumbs in anticipation of DaP 11... In heavy rotation: Sturgill Simpson's "Metamodern" Howlin' Brothers' "Howl" Rodney Crowell's debut Hey - music beyond the Dead. Whodathunk?

Hey Fennario - how does JGBv4 compare to Pure Jerry Warner?

Fennario, How does the JGB Vol 4 compare to the Pure Jerry Warner Theatre Release? I love the Warner version of Mission - just bursting of energy and my wife loves Midnight Moonlight, so the second disc gets a lot of rotation in the car. Trying to figure where to spend my grateful music dollar... Music in play: Box TOO, JGB Vol4, GDMovie Soundtrack, SSDD, new CSNY box, Led Zep remasters, E72 boxset - Love it all, but can't get it all. Listening to the Spring 90 shows from bttree/archive, digging what I'm hearing thus far...

Pure Jerry

I missed out on the Pure Jerry which is one reason this release makes me so happy. One caveat: It's missing the last few minutes of Midnight Moonlight according to the small print on the CD case if that matters to anyone (tape apparently ran out). I'm sure it does matter to some of you :) IMHO It's worth it for the piano playing alone. Keith and Ozzie must have been competing for Jerry's approval!

Sounds like...

...it might matter to your wife, huh?

Actually...

it says "the first few minutes". My eyes are horrible...double vision.

Read it again...

...first few "measures"!

Nope...

It's the end that's missing. The song ends abruptly. Pretty ugly actually. Unless I have a defective CD?

heavy rotation

Cy Dune - "Shake"Wooden Wand - "AZAG TOTH" People of the North - "Judge A Man By His Fruits" William Tyler - "Blue Ash Montgomery" M. Geddes Gengras - "Ishi" Ghost - "Snuffbox Immanence" When the Sun Goes Down Vol.1 - "Walk Right In: The Secret History Of Rock 'n' Roll GD - "Formerly the Warlocks"

@boblopes

If you're thinking of the CSNY box, I'd say go for it. It's fantastic. Sure, it was cleaned up a bit by Nash, but the music is phenomenal. It's a nice portrait of the tour. The single disc version at Best Buy isn't too shabby a sampler, but the full three set summary is worth the cash. I've had it in since I bought it last week.

CSNY

I bought the single disc from Amazon and it came with Auto Rip. The auto rip included all 40 tracks - YMMV of course.

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