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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
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October 16, 2015 - 4:13pm

#2221

Kayak Guy

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Disc rot...

The type of disk rot my 2nd CD of 4/25/77 has looks like when a wet print gets smudged. The back of the CD is fine, but when you look at the silver side there's like a translucent "thumb print" on the inside of the outer edge of the clear plastic CD and won't play the last track. It's a 1/2 inch "wave shape from the outer edge of milky unplayable CD.
October 16, 2015 - 4:13pm

#2222

marye

Joined:
May 26, 2007

Tix and Passes

As requested, I asked whether the tix and backstage passes here are originals or reproductions. They are originals. Thank you.
October 16, 2015 - 4:12pm

#2223

fishcane

Joined:
June 6, 2015

get well Phil!!

Just got the following email from TXR: 10/24 & 10/25 Phil & Friends Show Cancellation A Message from Phil: Dear Friends, I am sorry to let you know that I will need to cancel the October 24th and 25th Phil & Friends shows with Chris Robinson. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in early October, and have spent the last few weeks at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale doing tests and eventually surgery to remove the tumors. I am very fortunate to have the pathology reports show that the tumors are all non aggressive, and that there is no indication that they have spread. So thanks to my local doctor Cliff Sewell, and the incredible team at the Mayo Clinic, all is well and I can return to normal activities in two weeks from my surgery. Unfortunately, that means I will have to cancel the PLF shows scheduled for Oct 24/25. We will reschedule these shows as soon as we can, but in the meantime, keep a lookout for a free Grate Room show before I leave for the East Coast shows. I also plan to pop in and jam in the bar before we leave, so I hope to see you there at Terrapin. Love Will See You Through.... -Phil PS Ticket refund info will be posted soon
October 16, 2015 - 3:55pm

#2224

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Conspiracy!

I am pretty sure by now.. everyone has gotten their box except one man. No, seriously.. I feel your pain.. I do love a good conspiracy, but often there is a less fun, but rational answer. ..there is something wrong with getting this out all at once. It could be staffing, clearing out half a warehouse within a few days creates its own logistical problems. It also could be simpler. Perhaps there were production problems and the supplier could commit to half the inventory by x date and the rest by y date. But who knows.. what I do know is something doesn't make sense. Could also be the boxcutter bandit struck again and they caught it before mailing and rejected those. But something is weird and I do feel bad about those who don't have their box and me having mine. So without offending people from GA, FL and clearly WY, something is not exactly perfect and getting fixed. Only speculating.. but the reply jrf gave from Cust Serv tells me there is something we just don't know. Either that or there are 10 employees at the warehouse and they have reached their 40 hour limit and no boxes for anyone in GA, FL and WY. Or perhaps Vladimir Putin did in fact cut a couple thousand boxes with a soviet made boxcutter. We will never know for sure. What else could it be?.. but one man and jrf.. I think its worth the wait. _________ One edit: my bro, Luis! Great to see you.
October 16, 2015 - 3:47pm

#2225

DaveStrang

Joined:
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Recent Topics

@ Alain - the 11/10/67 show and 'Anthem' would be a good place for anybody to start as far as understanding the GD and what they were about. @ Keithfan & Lowspark75 - that '77 show is as near perfect as we're ever going to hear as far as live GD. Everyone, including Keith can be distinctly heard in the mix. All around fantastic mastering job with the '77 show.
October 16, 2015 - 3:44pm

#2226

luis

Joined:
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1967

I'm listening that for the other one past morning dew andgood morning little school girlWhat can I say, this is the REAL, REAL, GRATEFUL DEAD!!! To me. Dr.rhino answered today to my mail. They will send a new case.... Whiteout dics They are really a good company,.. Not cable,electric, mobile phones...Lol Peace and rock on
October 16, 2015 - 3:32pm

#2227

One Man

Joined:
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Conspiracy!

Has anyone in GA or FL received their box? Why do the gods hate us? I thought for sure Mr. UPS would darken my doorway and thump my front porch with some precious cargo today but all I hear are crickets out there. What is a red-blooded southerner to do? At least I have some fresh (to me) Miles Davis to keep me company. But still...
October 16, 2015 - 3:26pm

#2228

TheDude77

Joined:
November 6, 2013

Disc rot...

Best to just Google it, OE 800. You'll find lots of pictures. Some of my old CDs from back in the late 80s show some signs of disc rot. My old Europe 72 double disc has it in a few places and won't play. I have an old Bob Dylan bootleg, and if I look at it in the right light, It's hard to explain, but It looks like something was spilled inside the CD. Not sure if that's the beginning signs of disc rot too, but it won't play either. edit: I've noticed some of that "something spilled inside" effect in some newer CDs (at least 1 in 30 Trips), and they played..although they sometimes get a suspicious activity mark from EAC. It's really bad on the Dylan boot I have and that CD use to play just fine.
October 16, 2015 - 3:22pm

#2229

Kstag

Joined:
December 11, 2014

Disc Rot Cont…

Sounds like there may be a fungus among us that develops over time. I checked some of my 80’s disc’s and luckily no rot. Is it contagious?
October 16, 2015 - 2:59pm

#2230

mjzeee

Joined:
September 18, 2015

Missing disc 1 from 4/25/77

My 4/25/77 cover contained 2 of disc 2, missing disc 1. Just sent an email to Dr. Rhino. Update: very quick response! He's sending out a replacement disc.

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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

But that fan art!!!

I am loving this section of the book so much. This and the stories will tide me over until the set arrives. Have to admit, I am very jealous of that driveway gate!

'66

those opening notes of 1966's "next time you see me" are so sweet

1967 Viola Lee

If I could only show my smile. That first minute of Viola Lee is worth 700 bucks. Wow.

@chilly

Did your card get charged yet? Maybe the link doesn't come up until payment is accepted... ???

email

they said they sent the email but it's not there??

@Dusty

Yep. Card was charged this morning. I've emailed customer service and if I haven't heard anything back by morning I'll ring them.

Chilly....

I didnt get an email, just go to your ORDER STATUS and you will need to type in your original ORDER NUMBER, the tracks and book will pop up after you enter that.

No charge, with links..

I checked my order status and I have the links, but I haven't been charged yet.. Anybody else out there the same issue?? Never in my life have I ever been dying to have someone bill my card $750.. Lol

It's sold out again

Wonder if they'll find anymore? :D Have a grateful day.

There's that email!

There's that email that everybody was looking for...

A Few Digital Extras?

Anyone know what they mean by that? "streaming access to the shows, a PDF version of the book, and a few digital extras"

Trippin' the light fantastic

thumbed through the book to the end where I got to read the show by show mini write up by Dave. They should've released one a week during the presale and it would sell out well before today!!! Limited myself to listening to the first show and the 7" record on my little computer speakers... Can't wait for the physical product to arrive!!!

RE: A Few Digital Extras?

> Anyone know what they mean by that? Probably the digital version of the 7" - that's the only other thing I see there.

re: digital extras

You mean you did not get the golden ticket with lifetime access to the Terrapin Limited Museum with a one weekend stay at 710 Haight Street with a room of your choosing with a dinner reservation at the founder's table at Terrapin Crossroads? Just call me Charlie ;) Maybe the digital copy of the 7" 45rpm record???

1981-05-16

From the book (pg 153):"A technical note here: In addition to the soundboard tapes for any given show, the Grateful Dead’s vault often has audience tapes as well. For this show, the board tapes were missing the end of the second set. Fortunately, there’s also a really good audience recording in the vault. The last few songs in the second set, after “Truckin’,” are from the audience-sourced recording, and we are very happy to be able to include them. You’ll definitely notice quite a dramatic change in the sound, but this performance is so good we didn’t want you to miss any of it."

1981-05-16

It's a nice sounding AUD.

Where's my link!!!?

The card has been charged, I have an email with the link to the order status page, but where is the stream and the pdf? If anybody can help I would appreciate it. I can't seem to find it anywhere, I tried on my phone, iPad and computer, I enter my order number and billing zip and only the basic order status page comes up, no stream link or anything in sight

nm...

...you're not alone; apparently we've been banished to King Moonracer's (or Captain Trips') Island of Misfit Deadheads. S'okay, though, I'd already intended on entering Boxasaurus Rex blind! (though I supsect deadnet will quickly restore temptation by remedying our access problem)/peace, K

Learn something new every day

I'm one of those Luddites who prefer the band's first 15 years. So I decided to listen to the shows in reverse order while waiting for the real box, figuring that I might never get to the later years on CD. Turns out that the 1995 show is wonderful! How many more of my set-in-stone beliefs will turn out to be wrong? How will I find the time to do anything but listen to Boxzilla?

1981-05-16

I wonder who recorded the audience portion, or if it was from one of Healy's mics at the soundboard? If I get a chance I will see if I can figure it out. There's two audience tapes on LMA, one by Jim Wise and one by Doug Mow.

The Bucket opener

I was wondering if the show notes would go something like this- "For our 1987 show, they opened with Bucket-Sugaree. Then for 1988- it's Bucket-Sugaree. Then for 1990- a Bucket-Sugaree opener. We changed things up for 1992- Bucket-Althea. Then threw a curveball for 1993- Bucket-Bertha. It was commonplace back then for the Grateful Dead to open 5 out of 7 shows with the same song." Anyways, last time I'll mention it.

Re: Steve73

What you say? After reading the posts on this board the last six months I recently burned all my Dick's/Dave's/Box sets with shows played after 4/79. Now you guys are telling me there was some good playing in those years. (kidding folks)

Today in GD History 9.18.74 (included in box)

but thats Today,, this was yesterday not included in the box.. 9.17.73 !! I'm glad I had some extra errands to run and time to kill because the portion Dave played yesterday went on for a while !! Holy smokes !! Three take aways from this piece.. 1st takeaway - Looks Like Rain was fantastic !! some interesting sounds on that one, take a listen people... 2nd takeaway - Loose Lucy was a nice addition to this show.. And 3rd takeaway - surprised me the most LOL.. I was sitting in my car in front of local bar waiting for a friend. SiriusXM was blasting while I was parked and Row Jimmy was in full swing.. A really old lady walks up to my car window and says "what cd is that?" I replied its not a cd.. Her next question "well what is it ?" I said its the radio.. she smiled and said "Good song" and slowly walked away.

barton

I put in a minute of the LMA audience and it does sound good. Although it is a touch disturbing to pay for an audience tape. There had to be a full board tape from a great 81 show somewhere in the vault. (Went back and it shows I downloaded this show a couple years back, so I know I wore it out previously. Trying to not listen to any of it till it gets here.) My understanding is Healy didnt start using mics at the board until late 86; (testing with rollout in March 87).. Do not know if that is true. Also know the box will be incredible. Of course, got to get it in my restless greedy hands. Wringing Hands, Mwahahaha

art / music

I say this with peace and love, but I'm personally not a fan of the color-swapping album/show covers. Just makes me appreciate the extra-touch given to Europe '72, which had some amazing and unique (while still sticking w/ the E72 "theme") artwork. That said, I just finished 1966 and am completely blown away by the music which, as we all know, trumps everything. Looking forward to 67. Nice work, everyone.

30 Trips Goin' Mobile

This is insane, I can stream this on my phone and blue tooth the mofo in my car. 30 Trips gone mobile.... I decided I want to hear 1966 - 1978 on the big stereo / surround sound / home theatre system in my family room, so I'm listening to the rest of it backwards, and am reversing the song order as well. No that's not true, why would anyone do that. But I did start with the '95 show. Sounds good, I've always loved Foolish Heart. I saw these guys in Albany in '95 during one of the shows when Jerry was awake, but all the same, I'm a neophyte to this latter era Dead - who is it I hear on keyboards, Vince, Bruce or both? I didn't see anything indicating these are HDCD - did I miss it, or did they not produce it as such?

Trade

Have 11 9 73 from the Winterland box set in perfect condition. Would like to trade for 3 14 90 from spring 90 other one box. pm if interested.

Keith / Bruce

I'm fairly sure that Bruce only played with them late 90 - 92. Someone correct me if in wrong.

Wow, Bruce 90 - 92?

lol, is that right, 90 - 92? He wasn't playing piano alongside Brent when I saw them in Philly at JFK in '89? Too much weed and whatever else for this guy. I've been telling people for years I've seen Hornsby. These aren't the droids I'm looking for; I can go about my business; move along....move along...

bruce

my understanding as well that bruce left in 92. i think he made a few guest appearances afterward but no longer did tours.

Vince

Bruce left after Spring 1992 I'm pretty sure or about then, but that's just Vinny

1966

I started right at the beginning. It Sounds Phenom! Next up. We'll see??..?..? But I'll be planted by wi-fi for the weekend! Glad I called in sick today!

bruce shows...

http://www.agitators.com/gd/bruce.html

Okay Then, Vinny It Is

Thanks, I'll take the word of the experts - Vinny it is. I'll tell you what, he is mixed in very nicely on this 1995 show. He doesn't sound on top of it like a lot of the 80s stuff. Jerry's voice sounds good too, so far (I'm up to FOTD). Up to Tennessee Jed now. Leafing through the book. I'm surprised at the difficulty Lemieux had finding good shows in '94 / '95. What were the issues? They were pretty good when I saw them in Albany '95, just eleven shows before Jerry passed away, and I don't recall it being bad or off; but then again, I didn't really know the songs back then.

Keithfan: Hornsby Dead history

a quick Googling (isn't that a CCR song?) found this:Jeff Lester's "Bruce Hornsby's Grateful Dead Performance History": Bruce shows as a guest before he joined: Saturday, June 25th, 1988 - Buckeye Lake Music Center, Hebron, OH (2 songs acc.) Saturday, September 24th, 1988 - Madison Square Garden, NYC (3 songs acc/epiano) Wednesday, July 12th, 1989 - RFK Stadium, Washington, DC (2 songs) Thursday, July 13th, 1989 - RFK Stadium. Washington, DC (2 songs) Sunday, December 10th, 1989 - Great Western Forum, Inglewood, CA (8 songs a/key) Tuesday, July 10th, 1990 - Carter-Finley Stadium, Raliegh, NC (8 songs acc.) Grateful Dead shows with Bruce Hornsby as a regular member: All shows from 9/15/90 MSG through 3/24/92 Auburn Hills except: Saturday, October 13th, 1990 - Stockholm, SW Philly'89 is the Crimson. Red, And Indigo release. Hornsby WAS the opening act but did not sit in with The Dead that night. (If Hornsby was the "really good opening act" to an '80s Dead show, does that make him ... '90s Dead? Hmmm?) Friday, December 14th, 1990 - McNichols Arena, Denver, CO Tuesday, February 19th, 1991 - Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA Wednesday, February 20th, 1991 - Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA Thursday, February 21st, 1991 - Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA Saturday, March 23rd, 1991 - Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY Sunday, March 24th, 1991 - Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY Monday, March 25th, 1991 - Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY Wednesday, March 27th, 1991 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY Thursday, March 28th, 1991 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY Friday, March 29th, 1991 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY Friday, May 3rd, 1991 - Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA Saturday, May 4th, 1991 - Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA Sunday, May 5th, 1991 - Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA Sunday, Novemeber 3rd, 1991 - Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park, SF, CA Friday, December 27th, 1991 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Saturday, December 28th, 1991 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Monday, December 30th, 1991 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Tuesday, December 31st, 1991 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Saturday, February 22nd, 1992 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Sunday, February 23rd, 1992 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Monday, February 24th, 1992 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Shows with Bruce as a guest after his tenure: Saturday, June 20th, 1992 - RFK Stadium, Washington, DC (accordian) Thursday, March 18th, 1993 - Capital Centre, Landover, MD (accordian, II/E) Friday, June 25th, 1993 - RFK Stadium, Washington, DC (accordian) Saturday, June 26th, 1993 - RFK Stadium, Washington, DC (accordian) Friday, March 25th, 1994 - Nassau Colisum, Uniondale, NY (accordian) Thursday, August 4th, 1994 - Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (accordian, II) Thursday, March 23rd, 1995 - Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, NC (piano) Saturday, June 24th, 1995 - RFK Stadium, Washington, DC (piano) Sunday, June 25th, 1995 - RFK Stadium, Washington, DC (piano)

Dude77 for the win

Posted while I was typing!My post was too long and the end was cut off. Philly '89 is the 7/7/89 CRI release. Hornsby WAS the opening act that night but didn't sit in. (If Hornsby was the "really good opening act" for '80s Dead, does that make him '90s Dead???)

LoveJerry

This IS the last time I will respond to you, like a few others here always who feel the need to belittle those who don't share opinions and personal taste with others in music. Making friendly suggestions on what to check out are one thing, and appreciated. Telling people what they prefer is lesser than what you prefer (ala second rate opening band) is a matter of etiquette. On another note... I received the link so my order must be going through fine. Did a quick glance at some of the earlier set lists and gave a little listen to the opening number from 10/12/84 and have to say that right out of the gate, the very first notes played by Jerry, this show is everything but an opening act second rate performance.

Thanks Seth

lol - I DID see Hornsby! Is that right, he opened up for them. Now things are coming together. You have to understand, while I saw them in '89 and '95, I wasn't into them, and even now (as you've gathered), I'm not familiar with that era of the band's history.

Thank Goodness You're Done Space

Because I'm tired of your negativity while I'm trying to enjoy posts about the new release. If it's not enough that I explained the comment was not made with nefarious intentions, then who needs you. Cheers to your silence.

Digging it

I went straight to '95!! I am not familiar with much past '79. This show was not was I was expecting. Everything sounds great!! And Jerry doesn't sound craggy and the playing is pretty darn tasty! I have taken Dave's words to heart and am giving each era a chance. I might just have to work back words thru history!!

And just because...

...everyone is flush with surplus cash these days (hint: some remarkable DiP prices): http://shop.realgonemusic.com/collections/sale?page=2 /k

Black-Throated Wind / So Many Roads '95

This is also sounding pretty damn good. I may take up the mantle as full-time Vince-era Dead advocate if this keeps up.

4/23/77

While waiting for the box and the 30 shows, why not spin one of the VERY BEST shows of '77? Astounding treasure! I'm taking this one with me.

Love this collection!

Thanks for putting this together! Looking forward to spending some time hearing it. Here's a brief write-up I did for it: http://zumic.com/music-videos/202110/30-trips-around-the-sun-the-defini…

Thanks Kate...

..and welcome back from Lockin'.I appreciate the heads up.Just picked up Dick's 20 for $25 and a double John Hartford for $10!Mucho Garcias :)

Unlistenable Seaside Chat

The Seaside Chat is completely unlistenable with this wind noise; was there really no way to do something about that in post-production?

OWWWW GIT BACK TRUCKIN' ON

I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this '95 show. Truckin' hasn't sounded this good since '73 lol. Ok that may be a stretch, but this Vince guy is Alright with a capital A in my book. Where'd they find him and what's he doing these days? I don't know too many of the remaining songs here, I may have to move on...not enough hours in the day.

What is Vince doing these days?

Really. Really, really.

Wow

You gotta be kidding me. Googled him. The Tubes of all bands. Can't believe he committed suicide, that's incredible. Well now I like him more, Salut, rest in piece my friend.

I call BS too

I may not know anything about 80 to 95 but what I've heard from the releases they are in no way shape or form a "opening act." I like the Warlocks box, first spring of 90, and DaP 8 Thanks Spaceman for all your insight on the years I'm not familiar with. it's always a pleasure reading your posts.

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