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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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piecemeal participation...
I'm kinda checkin' in with the shows at my leisure by watching what's on youtube.I've gotta say,Dark Star from last night is pretty f'n good.
Just sayin'.
My brother Matt & his wife Mary made it to Cali in last minute,deadhead style and I hope to hear some stories soon.
:)
Whew...and Hell'inna Bucket from tonight is pretty good too.
P.S.-My only thing is a thing I've been hung-up on for years.No matter the incarnations,it's the SLOW CADENCE of all songs played now.That's it,my only gripe.You know,when Truckin' is slow?Alligator is slow.Etc.Etc.
P.S.S.-I would definetly give the Hell In A Bucket from tonight a 1990-1992 rating(w/ Hornsby,of course)(even if ya can't hear him,his persona & influence on stage is palpable)
:)
P.S.S.S.?-By the end of it,Bobby was definetly Enjoying The Ride!
Santa Clara Sunday 6.28.15~thee actual, correct setlist...
Set:1Stranger
Minglewood>
BE Women
Loose Lucy
Loser!
Row Jimmy
Alabama Getaway!!!>
Black Peter
Bucket!!
Set:2
Half Step>
Jam>
Wharf Rat (Trey!!)>
Jam (with a Caution tease!)>
Eyes>
He's Gone>
Drumz>
[NO SPACE¿?]>
Miracle>
Death Don't Have No Mercy (Bobby!! & EPIC Organ solo in the middle by JC!)>
Sugar Mags/SSDD
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{BOBBY ASKED FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR "THOSE WHO SHOULD BE HERE"}
Brokedown (a heartfelt version for sure...)
great performance by the whole band (ummm, except Mickey...)
the mix/sounds was fantastic as well...
Chitown should be even better...
♤
Lesh and Anastasia
Phil was policing everything Trey did. Trey did some good thingsthough.
Congrats and merch question
Congrats Strider 88, back in school we used to play a game called "Quick Draw McGraw" Basically a game that would test who had the quickest reflex/trigger finger,, dang Strider 88 ya got me there. Congrats to the others who guessed Truckin' and Feel Like A Stranger. I knew they would close with Brokedown Palace last night. 7.5.15 Final night closer will be... Ripple and some where along the line will be Box of Rain to open a set or help out with encore duties.
Merch question - anybody see the 12 prints/posters they were selling at Santa Clara ? The Mike Dubois was my favorite from the pics I saw, in person maybe a diiferent one will shine. Will these be offered at Soldier Field ? Or will be different set of prints ? And final question is price point,, I would imagine most are $30 - 60 ? if anybody can provide a list of artist name and pricing of merch that would greatly appreciated. Heading to Chi-town soon,, yesterday I spent the day at the annual comminuty music n arts festival, some excellent bands and I saw a sweet Pigpen print, but didnt buy cause of all the stuff going down this week !!
A child's wisdom
Curious about Santa Clara, so I checked out Cumberland blues on you tube. My 6 year olld son was playing nearby, he looks up at me and says "that doesn't sound very good,that must be from after Jerry died." ..........I cant wait to get this big box set of awesome shows!!!!
Fillmore West Box Set
just scored this, outer case is a little worn, but its all there with bonus disc !! For sure is coming on the trip to Chi-town.
I looked at the Chicago weather forecast and its supposed to be 60-70 degrees for Fri, Sat, Sun, same as the weather yesterday in Columbus. I barely broke a sweat and was out the majority of afternoon until late evening. In May, Dear Jerry had perfect weather and great times, I get the feeling Soldier Field is looking the same
Anyone who was in Santa Clara...
I was just wondering how difficult it was to get to the floor if you didn't have Gen Adm floor tickets. My brother and I have obstructed view for Chicago and I was hoping it wouldn't be too hard to meander down to the floor. Is there a wrist band or something? Hope this question doesn't rub anyone the wrong way.
Great show!
Great show last night!..reaffirms why I love this band! I do think that Eyes is not for Phil lead vocals though...valiant effort as it was!...
@Deadicated
I think Tiger needs his Ex to hit him over the head again with a club... worth a try?
@wilfredtjones
Thanks - think i have RT v1 n 3 and DPs 35...
but, was really enjoying the FOB off the archives!
PhilZone
Owlshead, fwiw the H2H on Fallout is from an AUD source. Only one tune though. Ever since the advent of matrix recordings, I've been a huge fan of those. I just recently listened through the July '78 Red Rocks shows and they were each fantastic. Both have board issues so they are helped greatly (in different ways) from matrix treatment. I wonder if any of the shows on 30 Trips will be matrix. Anyone ask or hear from David on this?
Phil on vocals
Ok I love phil, but not singing eyes of the world orMuch else for that matter on lead vocals..as someone invested in this chicago box set, I must say I'm starting to worry
Shows (So Far...)
I'm really proud of the boys for playing really well the last two nights. If they, at least, play half as well in Chicago, I'll be one happy fan. As big of a deal as these shows turned out to be, its really great that they can stay loose and just have a good time. I guess that's part of what always made them a good band. If you are a Phish fan or not, you have to give Trey a lot of credit for making these songs sound familiar and also a little unique. He obviously is filling in some big shoes but I think he is doing it with style. Cream Puff War was definitely a 1st night highlight for me. Anybody who plays guitar knows that's not the easiest song to play but it sounded perfect on Saturday and had a nice little jam at the end. I think Trey (and Hornsby) should probably be singing lead a little bit more but I'm sure its important to the boys to sing it themselves, when they can.
Re: WilfredJones/Matrix on 30 Trips
hey Wilfred..
I did ask David Lemieux the matrix question with regards to the 30 trips shows a few weeks ago and he did answer the question. To the best of his knowledge, there are no Matrix recordings on 30 trips. He did not comment an any audience patches or phased in crowd noise, etc.
I was 'impressed' with the sound of DaP 8, the only officially release matrix show (Hard to Handle on Fallout from the Phil Zone not withstanding). Then again, I'm usually drawn to the crisp, clear soundboards and can do without crowd noise altogether. ..since DaP 8 worked, I completely see a reason to include if it helps the sound.
Anyway, hope that helps. No audience / soundboard composites on the box, but I bet we see them again from time to time if they are an improvement from the board in the vault.
Oops.. edited for terrible grammar. Sorry folks..
Night 2 opening song winner
As mentioned in my "rules" post, I'm also giving a prize to the first person to guess the 2nd night opener (from the original pool of entries).
Wow - 4 people guessed "Feel Like A Stranger" right at 6:00, and 2 others a bit later - nice!
Correct entries were received from Dennis Wilmot, Wilfred T Jones, peakshead, chilly1214, Syracuse78 and uv1 - the last 4 all at 6 PM.
The first one to hit my inbox was...syracuse78. Congrats!
Enjoy Chicago - all who are going, watching, listening, or getting a direct feed to the brain from the cosmos.
Cheers!
JimInMD , i think the next matrix....
may well be right around the corner from your whereabouts,,, and that would be a show recorded at Merriweather Post Pavilion,, I am thinking that 1 of the six will get the matrix treatment and if they wanna toss in some killer filler I am all for that as well
Bolo24 u got an official screen shot of your inbox? Lol, they do say never trust a pranster, those 6 o clockers must have been a dead heat
Hey, back off mbarilla!
Hey, back off mbarilla! lol
Woohoo! 100s of hours hanging out on dead.net finally paid off! Fun stuff, thanks Bolo!
I'm looking forward to seeing the boys next weekend here in Chi-town. To answer the next contest before it's offered: Sunday's encore will be Ripple a cappella. ;-)
sorry Syracuse78
was poking fun at bolo24,, I am still a little goofy from the community festival I was at yesterday,, the Main stage I spent the majority of time was called the Bozo stage.
You keep us on the run
Anyone else sees somewhat of a parallel between Jack Straw lyrics and the two real life escapees? They did indeed shared the women and the wine, killed a cop...I don't know, it's a slow day here :-)
what i'm listening to
Just picked up RT Vol 4, No. 3 (11/21/73)....currently listening to the playing>el paso>playing>wharf rat>playing...yeah that'll do nicely.
Thought that this forum was about the "30 Trips"
There is no way that I'm going to shell out that kind of money for shows that available via the BitTorent sights that will provide the same set of 30 shows in good condition.
What will Daves Picks #15 be??
I'm guessing 1984 and/or 1981....I think we get details next week after Fare Thee Well is OVER
RV3 , I will toss a few in the hat DP15
some suspected years I am thinking the folks at Rhino are getting ready to release to the masses...
1973 .. potential for 2.15.73, Universal City, Roosevelt City or Nassau from Sept. I will still take the PITB from 6.26.73 if they wanna add that for laughs n giggles
1971 - April, August, Dec. has some candidates
1976 - I will practically take any show from this year,, 1976 super
1981 - Uptown, MSG, lots from May or July
@other003
Ostensibly (look it up) this is about 30 Trips. Sometimes it gets sidetracked. Congrats on saving yourself 700 bones (plus tax). Come September, I'll be digging the physical components of the box along with a few thousand other folks, AND the music as prepared by audio professionals. I don't mind paying a fair price for the work of all who contributed to this unprecedented display of audacity. Bonus: It's likely to retain its resale value for years to come, much like F69, the Winterlands, May 1977, and E72. Enjoy your downloads of questionable legality! Thanks for letting us know!
Floor crashing
Hey, Clovett...You asked about the ease of getting onto the floor of a show and oh-so-tastefully said "I hope it doesn't rub anybody the wrong way." Well, guess what? It rubs me pretty rotten. My last Dead show was the Deer Creek show in '95 when a bunch of ticketless creeps stormed the back fences and got into the show for free. I saw a female security guard get punched in the face and another get his arm broken. And the fans cheered. The Dead were FURIOUS. They played New Speedway Boogie for a not so subtle message that what happened was very uncool. Then, the Dead announced that they cancelled the following night's performance. Much deserved. You should read the letter the Dead wrote admonishing their fans to grow the fuck up and act like humans - see it at http://hake.com/gordon/deadletter.html.
Certainly, the Dead community thrives on a little chaos and anarchy, but please know that if you sneak down to the field, you will diminish the experience for others by making it ridiculously crowded. That being said, do whatever you like, but just because you sneak down with a smile on your face doesn't mean I won't clock you if you're crowding my space down there Saturday night! Enjoy what you've got and let's finish out the Dead experience on a positive note.
Thanks mbarilla
There's a couple Merriweather shows that are release worthy. I don't think there's a soundboard of the Noah's Flood show in '83 :(. '85 seems to sound the best, but '84 has some moments.
Too bad they pulled the plug on that venue. I think it was freaks taking showers in the outdoor fountains at the Columbia mall that got the most press. The locals got a little freaked at the people camping everywhere too.
Good times.
The Allman Bros. had some good runs there as well.
Thanks Bolo24...
...for the 'name that tune' contest, it was a ton of fun!
And congrats to Strider88 and Syracuse78 for taking the prizes!
@ FL Bob & my $.02
Bobaloo,
I hope to see you enter your acoustic rendition in next years Dead Cover Project!!!
~
My take on what I saw - stop singing Jerry songs Phil. It was cute and nostalgic in the late 90's with Phil & Friends. But a definite downer on songs that should've ripped. I love you man - but blow us away ripping up the bass. Drop a few bombs, take TOO to the next level!!!
Songs I think Trey would excel at: Peggy-O, Comes a Time, Tenn Jed, Row Jimmy, Althea, Here Comes Sunshine, Eyes, Scarlet -> Fire, Alligator, St Stephen, Dire Wolf. Cosmic Charlie
Songs I think Bruce would excel at: MAMU, Stella Blue, Liberty, Standing on the Moon, Terrapin, Two Souls in Communion, Dupree
From a Video perspective I know it's really about the legacy about the four, but if there's a guitar solo, organ solo or piano solo, let's see it. Let's not show every one else and then pan to the soloist as the solo wraps up. I felt the same way about the MUATM this year. As much as I did not want to see Jerry's dirty fingernails, I really wanted to see him play the solos. The camera shot does not need to constantly move and change from camera to camera??? I loved the side shot when they all sang together.
I did get goosebumps seeing them together and feel sad that next weekend is it. But step it up boys, go out strong! Release your ensemble, you picked them for a reason...
I'd give it a try Clovett...
This isn't Deer Creek 1995, so I seriously doubt there's going to be chaos if you and your brother go for it...but I do believe you will find it quite hard to get down there. Security should be pretty strong.
@Boblopes
Hello friend! Hey thank you for the vote. I have hesitated to play Dead songs for years because of the reverence fans hold them in. I don't mind slaughtering a Buffett tune, but some of these songs, well you just have to show them honor.I do love reading everybody's take on this. It's been its own strange trip since the big announcements. First the rumors then the formal and then the additions. And the ticket drama. Wow!
I'm thinking of goin to the cinema on Sunday. I never saw them, but as you and others know I am a huge fan today. Lots of you steered me to some of the best versions of songs I've ever dreamed of.
My logic is, Sunday will possibly be the last time the universe will hear the echo of this truly legendary ensemble and it's my very last chance to see and hear what is left of a dream and life force that has romanced millions of people.
Yeah I think I'd be a big fool to miss this last chance...........
the freaks taking showers at Columbia Mall Lol
that could do it , haha i can definetely see that happening. Merriweather is very cool,, that must have been one heck of a time for those weekends 83-85. A person I spoke with said she had gradauted that summer and snuck in the first 1983 Dead show at Merriweather and certainly enjoyed the ride.
There is a definetley a lot of interest in these shows
Clovett - SC GA
Hey Clovett, I'd echo thedude77, go for if you are so inclined.
SC GA required a cheap paper armband, like you get to buy alcohol. Granted, Levis and Soldier Field are under different management, but they probably get security requirements from the producer.
OK, I went to both nights in SC, had VIP seats 20 rows from the field at the 50 yard line one night and GA the second. I am so glad I was there. Sure they had a rough start, but both second sets were great, and Trey is obviously stepping up and playing better and better each show. He really rocked out Alabama Getaway and blew out the stops on Sugar Magnolia. I was standing in GA up front, thinking wistfully this is my last Sugar Magnolia, then I danced up a storm!
I echo who said the video was not with it. Cut cut cut cut cut, how creative. Please sit on a shot long enough for us to actually appreciate what the musician is doing. Wider two and three shots would be nice, too, to see the musicians interact. The occasional wide ensemble side shot was nice.
Really, please let Trey sing more, what a wasted opportunity.
Wow you guys at Chicago are in for a really super treat! Have big fun!
nitecat
sneaking down
I really don't think sneaking down to the floor is the same as gate crashing but it seems like an awful lot of work to me. When I first started going to shows the guys I went with had been going for several years and it was almost a matter of pride among them to sneak down to the floor if they had other seats. One guy, who always dressed like a junior high school teacher was ALWAYS able to stroll casually down to the front of the stage while the ushers hassled us long haired guys wearing tie dye and stopped us from entering the section.I'm more of a laid back guy, especially with a cool buzz and it didn't take long for me to realize that this was just not for me. The third night of Atlanta '91, after our "square" looking friend walked casually to the floor, another friend and I tried several times to get down. By the time we gave up there were no decent seats left in the balcony and we wandered around for awhile, finally settling on seats behind the stage. We were tripping our asses off, of course, and it was relaxing back there and sounded very good by the way. As it turned out, we had a great time back there and enjoyed the show. It was interesting to see the band from that vantage point. My lasting memory is how happy and enthusiastic Vince was.
Later in the night, after we got back to our hotel room, the two of us who sat behind the stage decided we had dry mouth so bad we needed to walk across the highway to Denny's for some ice cream. We were still tripping and by the time the waitress brought our sundaes we realized we weren't really hungry at all. We basically just sat there and watched them melt, paid the check and went back to the hotel for more beer to solve our dry mouth problem.
Soon after that trip, I met a girl who started going with us to shows (she's now my wife) and we were pretty content to find a comfortable spot early and enjoy the shows without all the fuss of sneaking somewhere or other. There were still times when we "stubbed" someone down if we had good seats. Maybe that's frowned upon now but it was the norm for our group at the time.
another comment on the price of the box
I mentioned last week that I was a little embarrassed to tell people how much I was spending at one time for a box of CDs. Last night I talked to an old friend who's a historian and mentioned the box set and added that I'd rather not say how much it cost. He laughed and mentioned that Louis XIV had the monetary records for the Palace of Versailles destroyed because the cost was so high (and, perhaps, embarrassing).
Just thought it was kind of interesting. It's good to be king.
Re: rdevil, history and how to eliminate box guilt
Great advice from Louis XIV, just torch the receipt and credit card statement.. problem solved.
Thanks man, I feel much better. What a relief, its good to be the king, indeed.
@floridabobaloo
Ripple is a great, great song to play on the old acoustic, it is almost a song, even if people don't like the Dead, almost, somewhere deep in their soul, they can sing along to ripple around the campfire, or so it seems?
posted this on another thread on this site:
Somewhere in the space between cosmic freedom and a responsibility towards the people you love and who love you lies the answer to life... The guitar is a good place to go in search of it...
quote from: "Guitar Man"
@ Mar-T
Don't think I knew about Deer Creek 95. my last show was summer of 89. so six years removed...
read the link from the boys, sounds just horrible... i always felt i got out at the right time for me (so to speak) -- got married in 1990, first son born Spring of 1995 -- and a few months away from 25th anniversary
@Owlshead
Ripple is an exceptional song I agree. The second line of each verse to me is the key to that. The way the melody line just glides with the simple chord change from G to C which is so very standard in western music. 4ths and 5ths are our backbone, and this song moves so gently and yet powerfully using these pillars. It's like water. Such a gentle and submitting element of life, yet so very powerful as shown in the Grand Canyon.Once I get this locked down to my satisfaction, I plan to recruit a mandolin friend. I think that will be the ideal presentation in playing this one out.
May the music move us all, and guide us in our lives today.....
Why we"re grateful
Every now and then I think as deadheads we all have those certain moments that make us realize exactly why it is we love this band. Well, I had one of those today watching a clip from a 78" show which im sure is well known 4/12..I never listened to much 78"... Never seen Jerry this animated on stage..I mean the energy is just captivating..and put a smile on my face ear to ear..if you listen, it is sure to do the same for you.. this is why I love this band and hopefully by posting this i can add a little brightness to someone's day out there.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbfjnUlhVc4
@4ever, and Santa Clara Review
Thanks for the link 4ever, wonderful. And even better - I had to step away, and when I came back, Youtube was still playing and I thought, wow, what the hell, I love this - and saw it was now Rich Stadium July 4 1989. Listening now. Wow. Liking 89-90 more and more (until the MIDI takes over in the long jams - I don't think I'll ever change on that one). This is the best sung Cold Rain I've ever heard. Guess I need to finally get Truckin' Up To Buffalo!
Anyway, also came across this review of Santa Clara, worth reading (apparently there's a #LetTreySing out there ha!)
http://www.glidemagazine.com/138552/grateful-dead-fare-thee-well-santa-…
What's Become of the Baby
Proof , the band reads this stuff. Helluva call who ever suggested that one.
And further (furthur) more, Bravo to Trey Anastasio. He rises to meet the challenge.
And about that Rainbow. My Zuni and Hopi friends/relations talk about Rainbows to be considered a living being as in the ancestors visiting. Call it a sign.
Rainin' on the Parade
I really hate to be the one who rains on the parade but...Billboard magazine is reporting that the rainbow at Santa Clara June 28th was only an illusion. The Dead and/or Shapiro paid a company $50,000 to make it happen.
Until confirmed i will be the first to admit that as of now it's just an ugly rumour. It would be really really nice to know that it just happened naturally and it really was a sign from above.
$50,000 woth of box sets?
Forget the rainbows and give away a whole lot of boxsets! I wish anyway.
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