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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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June 13, 2015 - 7:52am

#6731

mbarilla

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Phil and Friends re-create 5.8.77

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/125427/Video-Phil-Lesh-and-Friends-And-…
June 13, 2015 - 6:44am

#6732

mbarilla

Joined:
August 8, 2013

Anybody have Dave's Picks 1 for sale ?

For a Reasonable price ? Can do cash, credit, or trade. Lots of good stuff showing up at my doorstep lately, make an offer if ya got it and are willing to part. Or Fillmore West Complete Recordings ? If you are searching like me, I may have what you are looking for. Hey Forensicdocevelen, what is the good word in regard to 3.11.71 - U. Centre Ballroom, Dekalb, IL ? Was this show cancelled ? 4.18.71 going a few days ago,, excellent Truckin : Hard To Handle. And the Drums during Good Lovin' ,, so nice Billy K is killing it. I may just have to call him "Billy Killin'IT" Edit: Is there any truth or can someone confirm if the Grateful Dead played a show at Kent State on 4.2.71 ? One person says it happened at a small bar and not a large venue. 2 days later they would be in NYC, but no local records show they played at Kent State. Being the middle of the semester I suppose school newspapers would have documented this, but nothing has turned up.
June 13, 2015 - 6:42am

#6733

boblopes

Joined:
January 13, 2009

Free the Fillmore West Complete Recordings - Re-Release Please!

To TPTB: Please, please, please free the Fillmore West Complete Recordings from their captivity. Make it a brown box special so the original pressing is more valuable. Just like old Beatle records - 1st generation pressings are worth the most! Re-Release for the 50th Please! Thank you!
June 12, 2015 - 10:05pm

#6734

mbarilla

Joined:
August 8, 2013

4.13.83 primo

Included in the Jeebs stash, as was Riverbend 85. Jeebs was always trying to find some of the more quality recordings from all eras. I suspect a few of these 30 trips shows were picked based upon higher quality sound compared to others in the same year. And a few were also picked to save some meat for releases in other series. 1980 does standout considering August, September, October all have some very special stuff. One show Jeebs didn't recommended was 6.24.83 probably because only Audience are circulating. But this one is a dandy. Sets fire from first contact. And the Candyman > Red Rooster is full throttle. April 84 showing up lately, and 4.29.84 is going way under the radar.
June 12, 2015 - 9:16pm

#6735

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Ten years from now....

....when I'm pushing sixty, I imagine them releasing a huge box to store all the boxes. Hopefully in the shape of a vintage VW bus, circa '74, with a pop top. That would be neat...really neat. ....some of those buses were awesome eye candy. Even in the late eighties, they turned my head, Dead that is....
June 12, 2015 - 7:30pm

#6736

Mr. Jack Straw

Joined:
August 29, 2013

Choices of shows

Really impressed by the choices made here, especially post-1978. Dave really put together a fantastic set. I'm wondering if there are any choices that people are second-guessing, and if so, what would they replace them with (knowing what we know about the contents of the Vault). Remember, I'm not complaining! I love this set, purchased one, and can't wait to dive in. But we've got to pass the time somehow until 9/18 and keyboardist debates can get old (and sometimes violent). I feel the choices for 1966, 1967, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 are spot-on. Wouldn't change a thing. I don't know much about the choices for 1968, 1983, 1986, or 1990, so I won't comment on them. I love the choice of 4/15/70. Great show. But I would have gone with 9/20/70 to get some of that Fall 1970 sound. If that's not in the Vault (unclear), then I'm fine with this choice. They also could have used 6/7/70, which is in the Vault. I also love the pick of 3/18/71, but its the exclusion of December '71 material that has me second-guessing. 12/5/71 or 12/15/71 are up there too! A complete 8/6/71 would also have been nice, but much of that show is out with DP35 and RT 1.3. The 1972 choice is interesting. The one that circulates could use some cleaning up, and that may catapult the show into top-tier status. Much of October 1972 is not in the Vault, so choices like 10/18/72 and 10/28/72 aren't options. I would have gone with 9/28/72 from September or either of the Berkley shows if not 9/24/72. That said, I'm looking forward to the Vault's copy of this show. Again, 11/14/73 is a GREAT show. Love it. Happy with the choice. But I would have picked 6/10/73, 10/25/73, or one of the March shows over it. 1977 is a unique case. I would have taken a number of shows over 4/25, but they're not in the Vault. 2/26, 5/5-5/9, 10/29, and 11/6 aren't there. 3/18 could have been a great pick...perhaps someday? However, I'm happy with what I've heard of 4/25 and this is a worthy choice. I'm a bit baffled by the choice for 1978. I've always felt that '78 got worse as the year went on, with January > Feb > April > May. I know 1/22/78 and Red Rocks aren't in the Vault, and all 3 would have been great options. Maybe 4/21/78? With DP18, From Egypt with Love, COW, and DaP7, some of the best shows are already out there. Similarly, the 1980 choice is confusing. Obviously, I would have hoped for an acoustic set from Sept or Oct, but those were chopped for Reckoning and Dead Set. I always felt 11/29 was a superior show to 11/28, and 6/20 would have also been a better choice. I like 6/24/85, but it pales in comparison to 6/30 or 7/1. Hopefully, those are a mini-box at some point. There are some good November shows, but I'd still go with 6/24 over those. I'm no expert on 1988 or 1995, but I always felt 7/2/88 was the best show of '88 and 3/30/95 was the best of '95. What do you think?
June 12, 2015 - 6:59pm

#6737

will74

Joined:
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Re: Choices of Shows, Brent

In response to Mr. Jack Straw...here is my quick 2 cents. Overall, I am very excited about most of the selections in this box set. He was either spot on (10/27/79), or very close (6/24/85) with a lot of the choices...in my opinion. However...here are a few dates I would trade out for. 1981: 3/6/81 ...amazing show...Let it Grow>Deal is a must hear, as is the Estimated>Franklin's. Would have loved to have seen 7/10/81 also...awesome 2nd set. Hope this could be a Dave's pick soon. 1983: Most of the Spring tour, especially 4/13/83 (one of the best Scarlet>Fires EVER), and 6/20/83 would have been incredible to see in this box. 1985: 6/27/85, Saratoga: great playing, inspired setlist...including Feel Like a Stranger> Eyes, a 1st set Crazy Fingers, and an exciting Supplication jam Whoever does not know these shows should check them out. Quickly on Brent...I did not learn to appreciate him until well after even Jerry died. I love his early singing more than his later years, but I LOVE Blow Away these days. I also love a nice Far From Me. I would have laughed myself out of town 20 years ago if I heard myself say these things...but there you go.
June 12, 2015 - 2:55pm

#6738

Morning Sun

Joined:
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Brent, et al.

Just a Little Light, Blow Away, Easy to Love You, I Will Take You Home, all fine by me. Do the people railing on IWTYH have children? Hey Pocky Way cover was a highlight. I agree the Blow Away rap was cring-inducing at times, but the song structure and way it jammed out to an unexpected stop, particularly '89 versions, was great. My reaction to much of the "90 boxes was that the band was lucky Brent was there, because he was working like mad to keep these songs coherent. A little like Garth Hudson for The Band--the more you listen, the songs are really his keyboards combined with all the sweet singing. Except for the Dead you had not so sweet singing, at that point, usually. Bob's 'angular' later songs? Throwing Stones, Picasso Moon, Feel Like a Stranger--love them all. I expect some of the highlight shows not included in this newest box are to save for later DPs and boxes.
June 12, 2015 - 1:03pm

#6739

MLavallee

Joined:
January 14, 2009

Speaking of Brokedown Palace...

Noticeably absent from the box altogether. Was always my favorite encore, just perfect.
June 12, 2015 - 12:48pm

#6740

davey concepci…

Joined:
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May post more later, but I

May post more later, but I was at the Cincy '85 show and was a little surprised that it was selected. I hope DL2 gives us some thoughts on how the shows were selected . . . I mean, after all, that's part of the fun of being an obsessive Deadhead is engaging in such arcanity (and why the Boys still make lots of money off us!). I thought a good show, better than most during that period in which Jerry was so obviously seriously impaired, but would have thought Saratoga a few nights later or one of the Red Rocks shows, or the Halloween show in Columbia, SC with the Space opening of set 1(which was quite good). Also a bit confused why none of the anniversary shows from 1980 were selected instead of a pretty pedestrian Lakeland, FL show. Any clues on that one? I mean, is it correct that the NOLA shows were not recorded by Healey or Betty? I've always loved the AUD of that second show with the Brokedown encore. Please don't take this as whining . . . it's not. I bought on day 3 (had to fix debit card max charge and didn't realize the snafu for a couple of days) and think this will be superb. This may be the product that my kids (25 and 21) really come to grips with the importance of the Dead as a musical phenomena as opposed to a social and commercial one. Anyway, just rambling gambling thoughts! DCFHOF. It's time. Kentucky Scott

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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...

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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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