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"When we began discussing audio projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead back in 2012, we knew we wanted to do something completely unprecedented. We could think of nothing more exciting or ambitious than a career-spanning overview of the band's live legacy focused on what best tells the story: complete concerts. Our first criterion was the very best live music to represent any given year in the band’s history. We wanted to make sure that there were not only the tent-pole shows that fans have been demanding for decades but also ones that are slightly more under the radar, but equally excellent. For those who listen to the entire box straight through, chronologically, the narrative of the Grateful Dead's live legacy will be seen as second to none in the pantheon of music history." - David Lemieux

We are more than pleased to announce the Grateful Dead's most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions.

The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies, a nod to the band’s formation in 1965. Along with the CDs, it also includes a gold-colored 7-inch vinyl single which bookends the band’s career. The A-side is “Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)” from the band’s earliest recording session in 1965 with the B-side of the last song the band ever performed together live, “Box Of Rain” recorded during their final encore at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.

The box also comes with a 288-page book that features an extensive, career-spanning essay written by Nick Meriwether, who oversees the Dead archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with special remembrances of the band submitted by fans. Also included is a scroll that offers a visual representation of how the band’s live repertoire has evolved through the years.

The USB drive version* will be shaped like a gold lightning bolt with the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary logo engraved on the side. The drive includes all of the music from the collection in both FLAC (96/24) and MP3 formats and is an individually numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Digital version of the book also included on USB.

Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This release is sure to sell out quickly so pre-order your copy today and stick around as we will be revealing a mighty fine selection of music, art, and much, much more right here.

(Looking for a smaller 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake? September 18th will see the release of a four-CD version of the collection titled 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY 1965-1995. More on that here.)

ROLLINGSTONE.COM SONG PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE DAVID LEMIEUX INTERVIEW
Head on over to Rollingstone.com for the very first listen of "Morning Dew" 9/18/87 Madison Square Garden, David Fricke's exclusive interview with archivist David Lemieux, and the reveal of 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN's '69 and '84 shows.

*Helpful hints for using your USB:

Running the 30 Trips Player / Reader program:
On Windows – Navigate to the USB drive and double click the PCStart.exe file to run.
On MacOS – Open the GD 30 Trips drive, and double click the MacStart to run.

Viewing the digital book:
You can either view it within the program that comes on the drive, or by opening the PDF directly.

To view the PDF, open the PDF folder on the drive and the USB_bk_spreads_08-31 file within. Selecting the option within your PDF reading application to view as a “single page” might be preferable to viewing as a continuous document.

Importing music into iTunes and other library programs:
When you import the songs from the USB into your library, the information used to identify the track will likely leave them sorted incorrectly. Please use the song list found here to re-number the songs for each show so that they playback in the correct order.
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September 11, 2015 - 4:20pm

#4681

Kayak Guy

Joined:
June 4, 2015

woohoo digipacks

That makes me happy, even if they are delayed. I'd be happier with a photo of said digipacks. Its the silence from TPTB that creates the wild speculation on the board.
September 11, 2015 - 4:15pm

#4682

Zuckfun

Joined:
March 18, 2010

My crazy notes

If anyone is interested in the weird way I split up discs when I copy them, here's how the box set seems to be shaping up. For everyone else, please ignore the rest of this post: -1966 Discs 1 and 2 can be combined except for Midnight Hour (can be added to disc 1 or 2 from 1967) -1971 Add Greatest and JB Goode to another show as filler. Discs 2 and 3 can then be combined -1976 Samson added to end of set one disc and Playin-Encore on Disc 2 just leaves Roses for filler -1978 and all 3 disc shows (72-74, 82, 83-etc...will have some room for filler tracks) -Maybe keep Lindley Meadows intact as 2 discs, which leaves much room for other tracks on these 2 discs. -1979 Combine discs 2 and 3- Dancin-Black Peter(cut). Then Black Peter-Encore as filler (for 2 disc show) -1980 Stranger/To Lay Me Down at end of Set I (2 disc show) -1984 Cold Rain>Don't Need Love at the end of disc 1 (2 disc show) -1985 Good Lovin +Encore at end of disc 1 (2 disc show) -1988 Fantasy>Encore on Disc 1 (2 disc show) -1989 Estimated-Blow Away on Disc 1 (2 disc show) -1990 Throwin -Encore is extra for 2 disc show, also 10 minutes left at the end of disc 1 -1991 Help/Slip/Franklins on Disc 1 for 2 disc show -1992- Lovelight and Encore on Disc 1 for 2 disc show -1993 Days Between>Encore on disc 1 for 2 disc show -1994 is a 3 disc show (61,70,51 min) -1995 Encore on disc 1 for 2 disc show -1972/1973/1974/1981/1982/1983 and 1994 are all 3 disc shows. The current count looks to be 66 discs. Then again, this all depends on the accuracy of the allmusic timings. I can't imagine anyone splits up shows like I do, hence they're my crazy notes.
September 11, 2015 - 4:13pm

#4683

kerehman

Joined:
September 11, 2015

got a reply back today from Rhino

I'm new to this message board as of today but I have been following these threads for months now. I sent Rhino an email via their contact info on their website. This was my message and their response: Thank you for your email, Kevin. The shows will be in digipaks. Thank you for your patience. Dr. Rhino From: XXXXXX@yahoo.com [mailto:XXXXX@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 1:04 PM To: Dr.Rhino Subject: 30 Trips Around The Sun (Grateful Dead) Hello, I’m sure at this point you have received many emails about this box set and now that the shipping date has been pushed back people are starting to get angry. I for one am not angry, but a little concerned. My concern is I have pre-ordered something that I have not yet seen and am about to be charged $700 for it. Is there any indication that this product will be revealed before I am to be billed for it on Sept 17th. Now, with no actual shipping date and no product information I am starting to consider cancelling my order. I don’t think it is a very good business practice to expect customers to pay up front for something and provide them so little information on the product itself and base their purchasing decisions solely on speculation. If you could answer one question, I would greatly greatly appreciate it. I just want to now how the cds will be packaged within the box. As individual shows? In digipaks? That sort of thing. If no information is given out about this product before the September 17th billing date, I will unfortunately have to cancel my order which I really don’t want to do. I just can’t justify supporting a business model such as this, playing on the loyalty of fans of this band. Thank you, XXXXX XXXXXX
September 11, 2015 - 4:03pm

#4684

boblopes

Joined:
January 13, 2009

re: packaging, delay, lack of info

I hope they are similar to Dave's Picks and not like E72 or the RTs where they scratch the disk or rip the cardboard. Would be cool if they had liner notes for each and every show. Bummed that they're delayed, but would rather wait and receive it exactly right from the crack equipment crew. I think the negativity would be a lot worse if they released it messed up and then had the horror show of taking it back and sending out whatever is messed up. SNAFUs happen, would be nice to know what happened. Not interested in low quality mp3 streams. I'd rather listen from my stereo speakers than my pc speakers. Would be a nice reward to be able to download high quality flac/alac or even HD tracks for this issue, but I totally understand why they would not do that... I think the lack of details in the actual cd packaging is TPTB's attempt at trying to minimize the profiteers the opportunity to gather the remaining stock. I do wish Dave had done more videos talking about the shows and why they were chosen. His enthusiasm is contageous and I look forward to them even with the wind and distractions. The effort they spent with the countdown, they should've really celebrated this boxset while we waited. IMHO they should've included the Flash Drive with the boxset and increased the number available to reach the same profit margin. While we wait, could the wise sages here come up with the runner up 30 trips for us to listen to (archive or release) while we wait? I do hope that there's a companion show released for DaP16 (Oxford ME anyone???) I look forward to Bliss's interview with Dave! Keep it cool - we're all frustrated - it's going to be worth the wait!!! What's everyone listening tonight???
September 11, 2015 - 4:00pm

#4685

planet1

Joined:
June 28, 2013

Go with the flow

Now a special box treat will be most appreciated for the unforseen circumstance :) keep on rockin In the fee world. Rain or Snow.
September 11, 2015 - 3:58pm

#4686

ctoleary

Joined:
May 6, 2008

Qustions Unanswered...

Look..although I have been a lurker here for years, this is my first post. I have really been frustrated at the unanswered questions posed here, so I decided to contact Rhino corporate in Burbank. I just received a call-back. Most of the information was useless, but I did relay lots of concerns mentioned here. I was told he will try to talk to the "higher-up" powers that be, to post answers to these questions on the dead net site. 1. Will the USB have fades or will the second sets run continuously with no breaks A--no idea. But good question. He will raise this question and hopes to have the answer posted on dead net. 2. Why was the box delayed. A--not certain, but he understands it was an issue that needed to be addressed and could not be overlooked. 3. Will the shows be individually packaged or will they be included either with the book or packed together in some sort of folder. A--Although he personally has not seen the box he has been told each show will be in its own packaging. Whether digi-packs or tri-fold sleeves or whatever he wasn't sure. Along these lines, he said everything he has heard about the book would point to the book being a separate part of the set and not some sort of integrated book/disc package. For grins I asked about the decision to not include Santa Clara in the Fare thee Well set. He said this has been a huge cause of complaints. He has relayed this up the chain before and will do this again. Please...I know there isn't much here that is very solid. I pass this along as an example that getting straight answers, even from corporate Rhino is impossible. At best, maybe these questions will be passed to someone who matters and knows. Please--no flames towards me here--I'm only trying to get some answers like all of you. Hey, I'm shocked I got a call-back/response.
September 11, 2015 - 3:52pm

#4687

fluffua 01

Joined:
May 6, 2013

your post

I know. I don't anything about Hd files or flacc files. I've only bought files for shows that don't have an option physical copies. as a purist I don't know anything about new technology. Ponos I have no clue about but they look baddass. I really wish the digital owners would get the USB with box because it's deserving for the price. thank you for your explanation because I'm old fashioned. I agree with you I will use the files to put in Itunes but will wait for the box because to me it's like having sex before you meet someone. thanks for your post and knowledge
September 11, 2015 - 3:02pm

#4688

Kayak Guy

Joined:
June 4, 2015

Packaging

I stand corrected, most of those boxes has the paper Road Trip style fold out sleeves that scratch the CDs when you try to remove them from the sleeves, not really what I consider individual packaging that stands up to being put on the shelf out of the boxes. I would like digipacks like Dave's picks, not trifold sleeves that barely fit the CDs or DVD sized packaging that only fit on my DVD shelf. I guess it doesn't really matter as they will go in storage for safe keeping once they are ripped.
September 11, 2015 - 2:28pm

#4689

alvarhanso

Joined:
January 16, 2014

tracklist

There's some 31-40 min discs in there. I would imagine it would be the acme of foolishness to expect some filler. Franklin's Dancin' as an entire disc does not have my heart palpitating. Since it appears they kept the long jam of 11/14/73 together by moving some things, is it complaining too much to think they might have done the same on some shows they could have knocked down to two discs? I went through Spring '90/TOO to burn my car discs as 2 disc versions, and I only had to take out Space on a couple of shows and move some encores or parts of set II to disc 1 to accomplish that. (Though I also had to excise the fades as well, which took the most time, and I removed some crowd noise on a couple of shows.) Also, I'm curious at the specificity of the review on the allmusic page. You'd think that that review was actually written by someone who listened to the entire set, especially given the comment on the drums becoming more schtick as the years/shows progressed.
September 11, 2015 - 2:26pm

#4690

antonjo

Joined:
June 4, 2007

7/03/66

This setlist exceeds my hopes. Nobody's Fault, Tastebud, and Cardboard Cowboy...yes! No Early Morning Rain or Good Day Sunshine, alas. Disc 7 (Doin That Rag > Stephen > Eleven jam > Lovelight) sure looks sweet-tastin'....

John Perry Barlow

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"When we began discussing audio projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead back in 2012, we knew we wanted to do something completely unprecedented. We could think of nothing more exciting or ambitious than a career-spanning overview of the band's live legacy focused on what best tells the story: complete concerts. Our first criterion was the very best live music to represent any given year in the band’s history. We wanted to make sure that there were not only the tent-pole shows that fans have been demanding for decades but also ones that are slightly more under the radar, but equally excellent. For those who listen to the entire box straight through, chronologically, the narrative of the Grateful Dead's live legacy will be seen as second to none in the pantheon of music history." - David Lemieux

We are more than pleased to announce the Grateful Dead's most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions.

The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies, a nod to the band’s formation in 1965. Along with the CDs, it also includes a gold-colored 7-inch vinyl single which bookends the band’s career. The A-side is “Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)” from the band’s earliest recording session in 1965 with the B-side of the last song the band ever performed together live, “Box Of Rain” recorded during their final encore at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.

The box also comes with a 288-page book that features an extensive, career-spanning essay written by Nick Meriwether, who oversees the Dead archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with special remembrances of the band submitted by fans. Also included is a scroll that offers a visual representation of how the band’s live repertoire has evolved through the years.

The USB drive version* will be shaped like a gold lightning bolt with the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary logo engraved on the side. The drive includes all of the music from the collection in both FLAC (96/24) and MP3 formats and is an individually numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Digital version of the book also included on USB.

Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This release is sure to sell out quickly so pre-order your copy today and stick around as we will be revealing a mighty fine selection of music, art, and much, much more right here.

(Looking for a smaller 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake? September 18th will see the release of a four-CD version of the collection titled 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY 1965-1995. More on that here.)

ROLLINGSTONE.COM SONG PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE DAVID LEMIEUX INTERVIEW
Head on over to Rollingstone.com for the very first listen of "Morning Dew" 9/18/87 Madison Square Garden, David Fricke's exclusive interview with archivist David Lemieux, and the reveal of 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN's '69 and '84 shows.

*Helpful hints for using your USB:

Running the 30 Trips Player / Reader program:
On Windows – Navigate to the USB drive and double click the PCStart.exe file to run.
On MacOS – Open the GD 30 Trips drive, and double click the MacStart to run.

Viewing the digital book:
You can either view it within the program that comes on the drive, or by opening the PDF directly.

To view the PDF, open the PDF folder on the drive and the USB_bk_spreads_08-31 file within. Selecting the option within your PDF reading application to view as a “single page” might be preferable to viewing as a continuous document.

Importing music into iTunes and other library programs:
When you import the songs from the USB into your library, the information used to identify the track will likely leave them sorted incorrectly. Please use the song list found here to re-number the songs for each show so that they playback in the correct order.
PDF
Text

Vocals

Can someone please tell me why in gods name Phil is singing lead vocals??? Why won't they let trey sing? This was my biggest fear....

DS

That was the most subdued dark star I've heard, have only heard pre-95 before but that was weak

Good call....

....going with Trey. He's getting it done!! Impressive.

DS

Just FYI, Jeffeis' comment was made less than halfway thru DS. They made a pause and launched into a nice jam followed by the second verse and then a segue into St. Stephen

Nice Celebration

Man I don't want to be a downer and I truly appreciate this last hurrah, very positive show but let's face it when its dark star into st stephen just to keep pace, the vista cruiser has long been retired. So many beyond description performances by this band, this show is a great reminder / remembrance, guess I'll leave it at that - and that too is truly special, dont mean to diminish but this bands legacy casts an impossible shadow...

Lovelight -> Drumz....

....and people are bitching?!

continued....

...space -> What's Become of The Baby

onward..

...The other one followed by Morning Dew

Casey Jones....

....at the stroke of midnight. Bravo!!

The End

Thank you and GOOD night!

Setlist 6/27

Truckin>UJB>Alligator>Cumberland>born cross eyed>Cream puff war>viola lee blues Set 2 Crypt>dark star>st Stephen>the eleven> Love light>drums>space> what's become of the baby> Space>the other ones>morning dew> Casey jones... And this isn't part of the package for sale because?!

Wow !! Setlist craziness

I still need to hear the show,, hopefully Sirius has it going today,, Anybody have any favorite highlights ? The pictures on Instagram from Santa Clara looked pretty cool and hopefully all had a mighty fine time. Tonight the Sunday show could be pretty heavy on tunes from 1971-1972.. And some from 1970, like Dark Hollow I'm thinking tonight will be songs like Greatest Story Ever Told Jack Straw Black Throated Wind And for Sure has to Have a crunchy - Not Fade Away > GDTRFB > NFA - as part of big second jam EDIT : Check out the pics of the massive Rainbow hanging over the Levi Stadium,, Captain Trips was definitely somewhere over the rainbow

reading some of the reviews

Last night was listening to a FOB 08/06/1971 - great, great energy... has this ever had an official release? Phil singing huh? he could be rough on his best day, back when... i prefer the music from the past, and NOT just for the Dead, really doesn't matter, for me it is like an athlete - at some point you just aren't as good, I think anyway - like being on the seniors tour? I get AARP stuff so i am there too :)

@owlshead re: live releases of 8/6/71

Per deaddisc.com: Aug 6, 1971 1 live song Fallout From The Phil Zone, Grateful Dead, 1997 Aug 6, 1971 5 live songs Road Trips: Vol 1, No 3: Summer 1971, Bonus CD, Grateful Dead, 2008 Aug 6, 1971 7 live songs Dick's Picks, Vol. 35, Grateful Dead, 2005 P.S. re: The Dead show, I stayed up late enough to learn about the opener. So glad folks had fun! Have a grate summer all.

owlshead, if you like 8.6.71

go down the road about a week later,, Berkeley Community Theater August 14-15, 1971. Very nice and similar to the two nights at the Hollywood Palladium.

Re: Bolo24 Contest

I should have just guessed Loser instead of Feel Like a Stranger. lol

So cool

I watched it in my living room so not quite the concert experience but man how often do we get to see the guys play some true "live/dead" era stuff--definitely not what I was expecting but really a fun time! Early 70s theme tonight?? American beauty/workingmans dead? Can't wait to see. To all the people complaining, please remember that it's not 1977 anymore. These guys are in their 70s and still rocking out. Open your mind a little and be grateful for what we have. Have fun to all the folks going/watching/listening tonight!

owlshead

Great analogy - Tiger Woods comes to mind.

Anybody else guess Truckin' and enter at start time 6:00pm ?

Any guesses on tonights opener and closer? I had a good feeling Casey Jones would close a set last night and sure enough it was the encore. Somebody posted they opened with a Smokestack tease. I thought for sure it would be Truckin' then a Smokestack.. Any guesses for tonight set openers and closers.. I think tonight will close with Brokedown Palace.. Opener is a tough call,, I would say Promised Land for opener but I think they wanna open with a longer barn burner,, So most likely Dancin in the Streets as tonight opener

My guess...

Good Times at 6:00. Boy was I way off. That was one killer setlist.

Santa Clara webcast

What an interesting experience, my first live stream and it went well even though it was a laptop on wifi with some PC speakers. Total lack of preshow banter and the set break was like a screensaver that got beat quickly, I would have preferred the soundboard camera shot like they had before the show began. Yes, I'm a picky Deadhead, but this was okay, which is one of my higher post Jerry ratings ;) The fact I can take the webcast on tour to visit friends and rewatch with them through July makes it even more appealing and I'm seriously thinking about going for the Chicago webcasts and taking them on the road in July to visit some old tour buddies. Going to be hard to beat that setlist though, even if they keep up the chronological theme, it's all downhill from here as far as my tastes go. That's what keeps me from pulling the trigger on the Chicago ones, it's going to be hard to match Live Dead AND What's Become of the Baby.

6/28 opener...

Bertha

Last night

Great set list, but they really could have rehearsed more. The whole Live Dead segment was shakey, and I thought they didn't really get it together until Morning Dew and Casey Jones.The drummers were solid, keyboards were low-key all night; Phil, Bob and Trey appeared lost at times. Hope things improve tonight.

Cream Puff War

Cream Puff War was the best tune of the night! Phil needs to turn more vocals over to Trey. My one takeaway from last night would be to shorten the jams-they were too aimless and none seemed to really go anywhere. No need to jam for the sake of jamming.

6/27/15

The band sounds good!!! Some nice footage on youtube

Last night...

Sounded like practice to me.

PLEASE a little Help

A little shakey on this online streaming business...Have the House to myself and would like to see the show. What is the easiest way and How?? I have an ipad, a BLU RAY and one Desktop computer. Would like to watch on the big TV though.Any Possibilities here?? I appreciate the Help!!

kevinbrandon

Assuming you have an HDMI port on your TV, and a Wi-Fi network in your home, the easiest way would probably be with Chromecast or Roku or the like. Edit to add links to info: http://www.dead50.net/watch-listen/ http://www.dead50.net/youtube-supported-devices/

Question....

....purchased the first Santa Clara show through youtube. How can I replay it?

God Bless Chris Squire

Gone too soon

Re.: Webcast questions

Vguy- I have been unable to replay on Youtube, either. It just says the live broadcast is over with a frowny face. Kevinbrandon- based on the three devices you mention, your desktop computer is the best option. Note: by ordering on youtube, you can only watch on the device with which you place the order. You have to have a youtube account or google account. After purchasing, you will get an email confirmation with a hotlink in the email to access the broadcast. Depending on what audio and video outputs your computer has, you can pipe the audio to a big audio system and the video to a larger screen. The webcast is in stereo, the video is HD 720p. Hope this helps.

"Name That Song" contest

Some of you may be interested in the 1st night results. Truckin' was correctly guessed by 5 people: TheeAmazingAce333, WhenInRome, Wadeocu, Strider88 and Mbarilla. The last two folks both sent in their entries right at 6:00. The first one to show up in my inbox was....(cue dramatic music, cut to commercial). OK, we're back. The first one to show up in my inbox was....(drumroll)...Strider88! Come on down! (Actually, just send me a PM with your address so I can ship your prize) Congrats! I'll use the same entries for tonight's opener. Good luck to all!

YouTube....

....one time only. Figured it out....oh well. Guess I could always buy it later. Probably not though....

First song breakdown

For those who may be curious, here's how the guesses went: 6 entries: Feel Like A Stranger, Promised Land, The Music Never Stopped 5 entries: Golden Road, Jack Straw, Truckin' 4 entries: Bertha, Hell In A Bucket 3 entries: Help On The Way, Here Comes Sunshine, Viola Lee Blues 2 entries: Playin' In The Band, Shakedown Street 1 entry: Box Of Rain, Cassidy, Caution, Cold Rain And Snow, Dancin' In The Streets, Estimated Prophet, Gimme Some Lovin', GM Little Schoolgirl, Half-Step, Iko Iko, Early Morning Rain, Let The Good Times Roll, Minglewood, Not Fade Away, Saturday Night, Passenger, Sugar Magnolia, Wheel, Uncle John's Band. And a special gold star to whoever mentioned "What's Become of the Baby" - never thought I'd hear that one played! Cheers!

Trey Can't Sing The Blues... 6/27

And Phil can't sing. The whole first set was a struggle. Interesting that the whole show was tunes from 1970 and prior. Will all the setlists be such segmented time slices? Will they repeat anything between cities? Phil's only strong vocals were on Whats become of the baby. Trey Can't Sing the Blues, but OH MAN he sure came through in the second set!! I streamed it, and enjoyed all the great camera work on Mickey. Bruce's vox and piano should have been louder, and Trey should only try singing when he feels sincere. so I had mixed feelings. I would have felt ripped off if I had trecked out there and sweated through that weak first set.

stream

This has probably already been mentioned here but if you buy the stream through MLB then you have 30 days to watch it. YouTube is only 24 hours. http://mlb.mlb.com/concert/dead50/

Santa clara

Consensus from this board not very positive. I saw one say " could have been worse". I thought it sounded real good and thought the band was solid. I was in atom with some other people so wasn't watching as close as others. Wished Phil would not sing solo and that Hornsby was more prominent but all in all ... It very much exceeded my expectations.

I SO WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE

I CANT STAND ALL THE NAY SAYERS ON HOW THE BAND PLAYED SOUNDED OR ANY THING NEGATIVE !!!! Phil's 70 something and Bob's younger but still a senior citizen thank the Good lord they even played live at all. Not a day goes by that I don't miss Jerry or my Father or both there both gone way , way too young so to all that negativity shut it ,cause I wish to God I could go And see the Boys Just one more time

I was at the show last night.

I was at the show last night. All I can say is wow! Sure during the first few songs we saw them having problems connect at times... But it just got better and better. I agree with the "Phil needs to sing less" comments but not with the comments that the jams were too long and aimless. You can look at a setlist or watch a webcast... But being there was incredible. Trey fit in very well and did so without just trying to mimic Jerry. His style was still very present... But he was playing the notes that jerry would have played. In the next four shows, these guys are going to get better and better and there will be many faces melted in the process...

Like a wave upon the sand

"Home in Missoula,Home in Truckee, Home in Opelousas, Ain't no home for me. Home in old Medora, Home in Wounded Knee, Home in Ogallala, Home I'll never be." Sal Paradise

Face Melting

I have no doubt that will be true. The so-called "consensus" isn't. I, for one, will be watching tonight. Seventeen minutes 'till showtime!

Whats up people!

Just checking in! watching tonights webcast! Looking forward to it! RIP Chris Squire...a great underrated bassist! He will be missed! Take care folks!

Cumberland blues

Did anyone else catch the frustration by bobby and phil for the song perhaps not starting on time, Watch for phil and bobs reaction, around 32:00-33:00 into the first set..maybe it's just me, but interesting nonetheless https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LTUA46DyiIk

Pleassssssssse!!!!

For the love of Christ!!! Let trey sing!!!!! Not even row jimmy??? Cmon

Fun but not inspiring

No condemnation here- just joining the dialogue. Just watched the first set video someone generously posted on youtube. The band was fun, and definitely more dynamic than the bulk of the Dead's shows post '90, but I wasn't inspired by it. It sounded more or less like every other post-Jerry incarnation of the Dead/Further/ whatever. Actually of all the incarnations I've heard, I thought that late Furthur with Kadlicek has been the best, and has risen a bit above the others. Still, although the guys are reasonably tight and musical, the music's lost the subtleties, grandeur, rawness, lyrical density, and unpredictability of the Dead in the 60's, 70s, and parts of the 80s. Also- again, I'm not 'hatin,' as they say- I've always felt Hornsby is too polished and polite for the Dead, though he helped to save their ass when Vince was around. Plus- with two drummers AND two keyboard players, the music's developed this crowded ensemble feel. Trey- he's fine, as guitarists go, but I'm surprised that people are so wowed by him- his playing here doesn't sound particularly distinctive or seem to advance the music. Just the first night, though- maybe a strengthening is in store. Am not saying that no new guitarist could bring some magic back to the band, but so far he hasn't been found for these shows.

Decided to bow out....

....on purchasing tonight's show. Sorry Phil, but you can't sing. One Hornsby lead last night? Really? Unfortunately, I think it's an ego thing with Lesh. Stick to the bass.....please. Bruce should sing most every Garcia tune, with some Anastasio sprinkled in....no brainer imo....

Sorry....meant to be a

Sorry....meant to be a private post.

Thanks 4ever8ful!

Thanks for posting the first set. Loved it!!!

First set

Your welcome , glad you enjoyed it :-)

6/28 setlist (Night 2)

Set One: Feel Like a Stranger > Brown-Eyed Women > Loose Lucy > Loser > Row Jimmy > Alabama Getaway > Black Peter > Hell In A Bucket Set Two: Mississippi Half-Step > Wharf Rat > Eyes of the World > He’s Gone > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Death Have No Mercy How was it from anyone who watched/was there?

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