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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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  • #1001
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    Reply from Dr. Rhino .....
    Just received this ....... 'I apologize for the tardiness of this email. I have been advised by Dead.net that an official announcement will be sent out by the end of next week, regarding the ship date of your 30 Trips Around The Sun USB order. I have no further information available at this time. I am very sorry for the delays and thank you for your continued patience. Dr. Rhino'
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    ....Augusta '84 may just sneak in there. A rocker from beginning to end. Must Have Been The Roses being the only ballad. Stranger, All Over Now, Cumberland & MNS are all top shelf. What a trifecta to end the set!! Simply wonderful. Jerry was a beacon of light that evening peering through the opiate fog with authority. You go Jer....
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    I know you are right - but that was the only way I can think of venting. I am really doing a project in class about this very topic, but we are using assumptions rather than facts. Thanks for the admiration :) I'm still truckin!
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    With all due respect to a very well-thought out list of inquiries, you are never getting those questions answered by Rhino in a million years or with five million people ringing their bell (and keep in mind I am someone who cancelled their order last week, so I am among the great dissatisfied). Some of what you ask goes well beyond what they owe us as customers, it touches on issues that may be proprietary in nature and even if not, may have serious legal ramifications to the parties involved. For example, take the inquiry about a problem with the manufacture of the USB. If Rhino answers you no, that could be an admission against interest in any dispute with the manufacturer as to the manufacturer's liability. Answer "yes" and it could be a breach of confidentiality between those two parties in their agreement. Just aren't getting answers to those questions and frankly, you aren't owed that level of detail either most likely. But man I admire the effort.
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    I've written and called them a bunch of times, and there is no new information about the chip - just the same rhetoric! I totally feel everyone's frustration. Here is some of the email I wrote to them after asking a few questions about the USB chip, and got another templated 'generic' response...... Hi there Mac (Dr. Rhino), In all honesty, I feel that the email you just sent not only didn't explain anything, but came across as patronizing. I am doing a project for my class about distributing box sets via USB chips, and the Grateful Dead chip is a great model for this project. There have been two other USB chip releases that I can think of which have been extremely successful: The Beatles Apple USB Queen's USB Orb I understand that they were put out by huge record companies with a large budget, but it makes you question why Rhino has had such difficulty with this release. I believe as a 36 year old fan of music that USB music distribution is a great way to acquire music as well as have a tangible product. But since this 30 Trips mishap - I think people's trust in your company has been tarnished. Here are some of my questions: - Did you guys get a test product, and if so, did it work? - Was there a problem with the manufacturing of the USB chip itself? - Did the issue have anything to do with uploading the music? - Was the chip not big enough to hold all the music in 24bit FLAC & MP3 along with the PDF? (I have yet to see a small flash drive with more than 128gb) - Did you get the entire shipment in and realize that it wasn't correct - maybe the ID3 tags weren't correct? - Was the production sent offshore to be produced, and there was a communication error? The reason my teammates in class agreed to do this project with me was because of the lack of communication with customers. I mean, all you have told anybody is there was a 'production issue' and thanked them for their patience. In all honesty, you haven't given anybody a choice but to be patient. You have not offered any refunds - and thinking that a backstage pass from a show in 95 is a sufficient consolation prize for a two month delay on a $700 product is pretty ridiculous. I wanted to take on this project because I care about the Dead community, and want to help so this issue doesn't ever happen again. I mean, in the two months since we were supposed to get our USB chips, a new Dave's Pick has been released, The 2016 Dave's Pick subscription is now available to purchase, and all the Fare Thee Well shows are set to go out. I may not be the only who is dissatisfied with the level of customer service and information, but I am the person who wants to help make a difference so future Deadheads don't experience this frustration, and I'm offering to do it for free! No strings attached. I will get an A on my project with or without working with you guys - but why waste the effort? ______________ I basically got a BS answer - so, instead of emailing the BBS, try contacting these guys below. Maybe, if enough of us raise hell we will get a few more answers. The problem is how they've communicated with us. Dr. Rhino: Dr.Rhino@rhino.com VP for Rhino: ben.trask@rhino.com
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    Cancelled. Enough. I already have the physical box set and had bought both thinking that it would be great to have the physical box for a collector's item, but the ease of file transfer from the USB and not having to rip each disc etc. was how I would get the music to my ears most quickly. Well the delay really took away that advantage and the outlay of cash made no sense. While the way this has been handled is a travesty, I will at least give Rhino CS credit for allowing folks to cancel the order and refund the money.
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    Well, I sent emails to both asking for an update on the USB ...... surprise, surprise, I've not had a reply yet. Customer Service my arse ! (that's a UK expression, in case you're wondering !)
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    I just popped '77 in for the first time as this morning's drive-to-work soundtrack. LOVING the first set so far, they really come out swinging. Jerry's leads sparkle from the get-go on Minglewood & Deal ~ sweet Deal. They Love Each Other is a perfect version, and Billy does some fun little rolls in the peak bars of Jerry's solo. And I don't think I've heard a finer Looks Like Rain from this era ~ the dynamics from everyone during the finale, including Keith, are just lovely. And the sound quality is immaculate ~ love it when I can hear the cymbal subtleties. Looking forward to the rest of this show, especially if 2nd set is even better...
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    Just finished with the 77 show. Here are the shows that have blown me away so far: 67,71,72,73 and now this one! Ive questioned Dave twice: the first was Daves 3. I thought that coming on the heels of E72 this show had a similar set list and would have been the same old stuff but upon listening that show rocked! One my favorite Other One's of all time! The second was this show. I thought there might have been a better 77 show for the box(4/23 maybe?) but once again Dave has proved me wrong! Jerry is simply cranking on this! The first set is great, second set even better! Great Scarlet>Fire, probably the best Samson Ive ever heard and the Terrapin is Superb! I like the early versions of Terrapin where it starts right in with a faster beat! The PITB and Wharf Rat are great too! Just a great show all around! More Spring 77 please!!! Im taking my time with this box and I listen to the shows several times before I move on! 78 today! take care folks!!
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    This crazy USB debacle...... a few of us have had troubles over the years-- all eventually remedied-- with Dead / Rhino Customer Service but most interactions are good. They are also two companies known for putting out a quality product and being pretty Fan-centric and responsive.This is so far out of the norm-- so NOT the way they normally operate-- and that's had me puzzled. And trying to assemble this Puzzle is tough with several critical pieces missing. Then it dawned on me...... "Non-disclosure Agreement". That's the one thing that would explain the uncharacteristic behavior and lack of useful communication between Seller and Buyer. And if there is an "NDA" between Rhino and whoever they unwisely sub-contracted the Lightning Bolt out to, that agreement may well contain a clause that even the existence of an NDA cannot be disclosed to the public-- not an uncommon occurrence. I have no inside information-- I'm just speculating--but at least my suggestion lies within the realm of possibility AND points the finger away from those beleaguered CS Folks who can only tell us what they're allowed to tell us.
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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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Submitted by mbarilla on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 19:13

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I listened to this earlier this week,, love the Althea and The Same Thing !!
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 19:21

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....got my Bose soundbar plugged into my phone and I'm overwhelmed with the selections. I'm breaking tradition by tasting each show. The Cal Expo Race Is On is being served next. Mmmmm....tasty....
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Submitted by MilesM on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 19:35

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Vinnie's band after the dead was called the Missing Man Formation and they were pretty damn good. I got to catch a show one time at Nelson Ledges in Ohio which used to be like a local dead sanctuary. It was real laid back and after the show Vince hung out at our campfire and just bulshitted and hung out for like two hours. He even drank some of our beers. He told us a bunch of Jerry stories and it was just great. He was just like us. Just another deadhead and a very kind soul.
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:43

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I'm shocked. Its sort of a release day and very few are whining, complaints are at a minimum and trolling almost non-existent. People are even groovin' that 90's jig. I guess that settles it, from now on all releases have to contain at least 15 especially killer shows equally picked from all eras.. so the Pigettes don't pick fights with Keith and Donna who then beat up Brent who in turn trash Vinnie. I hear SpaceBro even asked LoveJerry out for dinner and movie minutes after hitting the streaming link. Finally, some peace in the house. We only have one more Dave's Picks left in this years subscription.. To prolong this feeling of kumbaya, next years Dave's Picks subscription has been expanded to 4 offerings of 15 shows each arriving quarterly. ..but somebody's got to break the news to Jeffrey Norman's wife and its not gonna be me. She's street tough.
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Submitted by dantian on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:21

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I was not planning on streaming and wanted to wait for the CDs, but couldn't help myself and have been sampling this and that, skipping around as free as can be... So far, listened to: The Lindley Meadows from beginning through Roses (so sweet). The '68 Dark Star The '71 Wharf Rat The '72 Bird Song and Playin' The '73 Sugaree, HCS and Eyes The '74 UJB The '76 The Wheel The '77 Scarlet>Fire and Terrapin The '81 Shakedown Currently checking out the '87 All Along The Watchtower as I type this... Loved everything I've heard so far; it's an all-you-can-eat buffet, and I'm a glutton who has escaped from the fat farm and is running amok.
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:34

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..hey Dantian, that whole post space sequence from GDTRFB through La Bamba Good Lovin' is worth checking out uninterrupted. It is that good. Hope I caught you in time...
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Submitted by CCRider3659 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:26

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Greetings all. I am new here. Inspired by this music. Been listening to this all day am blown away. First show was 79 in Springfield MA. I do hope we all understand an appreciate how lucky we are. This is bliss........
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:34

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....is a happy Vguy. Checking out 1990 Zenith now. Second set. Sounded muddy at first, but evened out, or was that just me?....If dead.net could just set up separate forums for each show, it would actually be "just exactly perfect!"....but I may just be jumping the gun. That, hopefully, is in the works. This box deserves it. I am impressed with the streaming format. Grate job!....
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Submitted by dantian on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:40

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funny you should mention that, as I haven't left the '87 yet, I got sucked in and the thought just didn't occur to me to skip to anywhere else ;) I really should have seen this show actually, as it was only 8 blocks from my house and we (me and my cousin, who was my touring buddy) had tickets. He came over to my place before the show, but he got me so fucked up that I couldn't leave the apartment, hahaha. Oh well, live and learn ;)
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Submitted by dantian on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:48

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that Knockin' On Heaven's Door is sublime. No, don't think I'll be parting with this show. It may have been the "live" one that got away, but I'll be damned if I give up CDs of it.
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:56

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That's a really funny story.. thanks for sharing. In truth.. if any of us ever feel we are too fucked up to go somewhere, 99.9% of the time, we should trust our instincts and not go anywhere. There's a fine line between having the time of our lives and fucking up our life. I bet that was good judgment, my friend. ..and I bet you had a good time regardless. ..and now you have a good story to go with the show. Edit: full disclosure, that could be the first responsible thing I have ever said, I guess I'm old now. Not sure how it feels.. Tomorrow I might just wear wingtips because they are so comfortable (and provide trippy visuals plus go with most of my hot dyes).
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Submitted by drshakedown74 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 20:57

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Thanks for the Realgone sale info. Maybe not though, wow I have a lot of Dead coming. DP,s for twenty=yes please.
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Submitted by SPACEBROTHER on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 21:16

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I did a quick sampling of bits of almost every show and realize this may be more music than my brain to handle. I don't know where to begin. As a whole, this may be the single best Rhino era release yet in my opinion. Many of these shows are falling on virgin ears and each show will have many discoveries with repeated listens. Without even having the physical product in hand, I stand, bow and clap my hands to applaud Dave and everybody involved in pulling this monstrosity together. A show from each year...a stroke of genius! How long before 30TATS (TOO)? Too soon after just punishing our wallets and bank accounts?
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 21:19

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I take it your date with LoveJerry went well then. (kidding, no offense meant in any way, kumbaya).
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 21:26

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....with beer, smores, kind, and a boombox pumping out that '87 MSG offering. They tease GDTRFB pretty early in space, then it all congeals into a fun post-drumz....I listened, I heard, and I danced....
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Submitted by SPACEBROTHER on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 21:32

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No, the date was like being on a really good but mere opening set where ones subjective personal taste can beat up the other persons subjective taste. You should try it sometime because it's better than an opening act, albeit a really good opening act. ;)
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Submitted by dantian on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 21:36

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Yeah, it just wasn't going to happen that night. Funny thing is, I spent a few years after that so messed up that it made that night look like amateur hour. Lucky to be alive, really, heh. Anyway, I got to see them 2 more times the following year in Hartford, CT, before I got off the bus. Loving this '87 show, went and restarted it from the beginning, think it is one of my favorites now...
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 21:57

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....kinda forget about that one....Wouldn't mind if they jammed it out a bit. Sounds like Jerry is digging it....
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 22:00

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oh.. jeeze Space. It sounds like you got careless and knocked her up. Good luck with that, but you need to do the right thing. Play the '87 la bamba to the baby. It will make anyone stop crying, even me. (seriously, kidding). Great release.. be happy my friends, or as they say in Vegas, be kind my friends.
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 22:07

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....truer words have never been spoken....until you're knocking on Heaven's door....sounds incredible....
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 22:38

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...from,about maybe '85-'86->'88-maybe '89.I think of Dan Healy & Bob Bralove as DEAD members too. Just a heartfelt thought. :) ...their additions to The Other One could sometimes throw ya into the cosmos...outer-body kinda shit... :) 4-1-88 Other One is a small example.RT Vol.4 No.2
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Submitted by NWScarletFireGuy on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 22:15

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WOW!
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 22:43

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I agree jrf.. except I wish they kept recording on reels after Healy started taping in (I think) '81. I like the occasional midi freak out too, and I am not ashamed to admit it.
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 22:48

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....between Cumberland and Sugaree on Waterbury '72. You'll thank me later....the songs aren't half bad either. Good night, and stay kind my friends....
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 22:52

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Help->Slip->Franklin's,Boston Garden-'94!Get some! Late-n-tha-game goodness! :)
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 23:12

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...not sold out....again.;) Get some?
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Submitted by dantian on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 23:20

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Bela Fleck and Chick Corea http://chickcorea.com/corea-fleck/#dates Think I might have to check them out on 9/27. I followed Bela and the Flecktones many, many years ago when they were first starting out, and Chick Corea, well, he's a legend. Been too long since I've seen live music...
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 23:24

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Congradulations-You have just been voted "Occasional Midi Freak-Out TOO" chairman & president!I yield the floor... ;)
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Submitted by wjonjd on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 02:31

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I paused for a little while to give my ears a rest from the headphones after streaming the new box tracks (everything in order) I'm up through Death Don't on the '69 show. EVERYTHING has been top-drawer, and I do mean very topiest-drawer, stuff. People are gonna cream themselves. EDIT: Now just finished the Cryptical/Other One on '70. I suggest you don't even bother cleaning up from the prior indiscretion. @LoveJerry - about the Scarlet on 5-21-77 on DP29, you have a great memory. Yeah, it's my favorite Scarlet, for sure. When you compare the whole Scarlet-Fire, there are others that leap ahead because of the transition or Fire or both.
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Submitted by chilly1214 on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 03:14

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After a few emails to customer service my order status page now has the streams and link. Happy happy, joy joy!!
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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 04:35

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http://www.dead.net/show/july-3-1966-0http://www.dead.net/show/november… http://www.dead.net/show/october-20-1968 http://www.dead.net/show/february-22-1969 http://www.dead.net/show/april-15-1970 http://www.dead.net/show/march-18-1971 http://www.dead.net/show/september-24-1972 http://www.dead.net/show/november-14-1973 http://www.dead.net/show/september-18-1974 http://www.dead.net/show/september-28-1975 http://www.dead.net/show/october-3-1976 http://www.dead.net/show/april-25-1977 http://www.dead.net/show/may-14-1978 http://www.dead.net/show/october-27-1979 http://www.dead.net/show/november-28-1980 http://www.dead.net/show/may-16-1981 http://www.dead.net/show/july-31-1982 http://www.dead.net/show/october-21-1983 http://www.dead.net/show/october-12-1984 http://www.dead.net/show/june-24-1985 http://www.dead.net/show/may-3-1986 http://www.dead.net/show/september-18-1987 http://www.dead.net/show/july-3-1988 http://www.dead.net/show/october-26-1989 http://www.dead.net/show/october-27-1990 http://www.dead.net/show/september-10-1991 http://www.dead.net/show/march-20-1992 http://www.dead.net/show/march-27-1993 http://www.dead.net/show/october-1-1994 http://www.dead.net/show/february-21-1995 P.S. I have put in a request to the tech folks to simply make the dates 'clickable' at the top of the 30 trips page, but nothing yet. Maybe if a few more folks voice their desire to have a link to the each show's page, it might happen!

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Submitted by floridabobaloo on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 06:02

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I'm enjoying reading about all your discoveries with boxzilla. It's been a long wait and ya'll deserve the joy.heres hoping the enjoyment multiplies once the box is in your hands
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Submitted by LoveJerry on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 08:39

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Was fantastic. My date was a complete gentleman, although it was peculier, he wanted to leave the theater after the previews.
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Submitted by wjonjd on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 09:18

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That's odd, LJ, because I heard it was you who wanted to excuse yourself precisely at intermission. I understand the whole movie was pretty damn fine, too!! Very glad you both had a great time.
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Submitted by MDB52 on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 09:32

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My 30 trips to my horror didn't stream but it was my Commodo Dragon browser, a form of Google Chrome browser. After trying some things I found that it plays perfectly well with the Microsoft Explorer browser, a browser I use less, it is now playing great as ever, thanks. Heads up if your browser dosen't stream your box set, try another browser.
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Submitted by wjonjd on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 09:53

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'71 Me and Bobby McGee - is this the most satisfying version of this song you've ever heard? You'll be the judge, but I've rarely heard Bob sing better, Billy's already doing the whole God thing, and the whole vibe of the song is just exactly perfect. Jesus, these show selections so far have been wonderful.
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Submitted by Strider 808808 on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 10:12

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Was over the top.
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Submitted by mbarilla on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 11:28

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I thought for sure by today. But maybe tomorrow,, after all it would fit in line with the "Glorius Sunday Morning" theme Dave has had going on certain occasions.. Anywho Sirius has had some delightful stuff as of late.. 4.19.78 - which includes one of my favorite "Friend of the Devil" a smokin version of "Deal", Not sure if it eclipses the "Deal" featured on Dave's 15.. But it's tasty. And the "Bertha > Good Lovin" opener is a great way to kick off this show (performed better this night than on 4.22.78).. 2nd set features a nice combo that could have been a setlist from 1973 or 1974,, ending with He's Gone > Drums > Space > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Around and Around Encore ; Werewolves of London (1st time played) Sidenote - Space that leads into "The Other One" has a small Close Encounters tease Sirius also featured this show 3.2.81,, the night before my favorite "China > Rider",, thanks for the suggestion people. Still making my way to some of those.. Anyway back to 3.2.81 ,, a very nice piece, well worth a listen.. Also another classic sequence that was played in previous years.. From 3.2.81 - Playin' in the Band > China Doll > Drums > Space > Playin' > The Wheel - Space > Playin' has some cool stuff.. Check it out people
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Submitted by johnny361 on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 11:23

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I've been stuck on this first show of the BOX. So cool to hear the early version of the boyz!
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Submitted by CCRider3659 on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 12:53

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What a remarkable way to spend a rainy Saturday morning. Listening to 93. Last night sampled several years. Remarkable stuff. I remember the first time I heard the 87 show. Was listening to the Dead Head Hour back in 87 and David Gans played much of the second set. Got chills then and again yesterday. I guess for me the biggest surprise is the stuff from the nineties. Amazing.
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Submitted by bohlint on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 13:15

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I'm not going to listen until I get the CD's! I'm not going to listen, I'm not going to listen........... Well, I guess one spin of 87 won't kill me
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Submitted by johnny361 on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 13:18

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Many great shows in those years
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Submitted by Judysparty on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 14:21

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Yes, for me it is the "wet one". I have been listening to the (4 CD) 30 Trips set-> over-> and over-> and over-> and over again! And I gotta say, there are some "Awesome Gems" on this f#cker! I am hoping to get to some "streaming" in real soon. Hopefully tomorrow. But wait- "I Bleed Green" so I am afraid the Eagles game will get in the way of my Grateful Dead prayer services. Maybe if I get up earlier I can fit a whole gig in! Where to start? Where to start? OH Where To Start??? Any suggestions? HELP ME PLEASE! As you can see I'm having some issues, but I'm sure anyone reading this understands my plight. So I would like to say this to the fine people who are responsible for bringing this BOX to us -> PLEASE. PLEASE!! PLEASE!!! SHIP THIS F#CKER OUT AS SOON AS YOU CAN!!!!! PLEASE. I'm really not doing well because of the delay. Show some mercy to the Flock. And as always, GOD BLESS THE GRATEFUL DEAD! Happy Day Deadland!
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Submitted by Nanno-1974 on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 15:12

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Hi All, I have been a bit overwhelmed with the release of the streaming 30 Trips. I was relatively confident that I would not listen to the streamed shows, but would wait until I received the actual physical box set. I made a minor adjustment to my initial plan yesterday when I received the access to the streamed shows. I figured that I would at least start to listen to the shows outside of my desired GD-era (e.g. basically anything post-hiatus) to tide me over until mid-late October. Plus, I partly figured the streaming capability would "break-down" and/or stop functioning properly after a couple of days, which would force me to wait until the physical box arrived. Of course, my plan didn't last a full day, and the next thing I know I'm digging into the shows from "my personal wheelhouse" of favorite GD (e.g. 1971-1974). By last evening I was streaming the first set of 11/14/73, and I plan to listen to the second set this evening. I'm sure the 9/24/72 show is on deck for tomorrow, followed by 1974 and 1971…followed by the 1970-1966 in an unknown order. Rhino/GD had to deliver something to us yesterday, upon charging our credit cards full sales price of the product. However, the initial built-up excitement and anticipation for receipt of the music included in the box set has been minimized by access to the streamed shows. I wish we could have received everything at once, but I understand this had to be done because of the mysterious delay. Of course, I could have ignored the streamed shows (as initially planned), and waited until mid-late October, but obviously this isn't how I operate. Also, I could have simply listened to my personal "non-wheelhouse" shows until the box set arrived (as planned after my initial plan deteriorated), but this didn't work out either. Although there is hope for me…I don't have to listen to the '73 and '72 shows tonight/tomorrow, but who am I kidding. By the way, the first set of 11/14/73 is very hot…surprisingly excellent considering the usual lack of first set focus by the band typical of this era. I mean, first sets in the early 1970's are usually tight/good, and seen as a warm-up for the second set magic. This show starts out magical from the opening notes of Big RxR Blues. I also jumped around a bit in the '90s, listening to bits/pieces of 3/27/93 (my favorite show attended) and the 1995 show (forgot the date). Both of these shows are very terrific sounding, and the performances are great as well. Enjoy folks! I know I will…sooner rather than later.
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Submitted by wissinomingdeadhead on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 16:47

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I listened to the condensed version last night which will be good enough for me until I actually have BOXZILLA in my hands. Even though I appreciate the fact that TPTB gave us the ability to stream & read the contents of 30 trips, I still would rather wait for the real deal. That's what I paid $758.87 for, not a download & a stream. I'm tempted by nature however I will resist ALL temptation, I've waited since June 24th for BOXZILLA what's another month or two. If I listen to every show in it's entirety what's am I looking forward to? I'll know EXACTLY what to expect and deny myself the element of surprise & I LOVE surprises. And YES the 4 CD version is AWESOME!!!! If BOXZILLA is just exactly like MINIZILLA, I will say it was well worth every penny. SOLD OUT FOR THE 8TH TIME IN 12 DAYS!!!!! IT'S ONE MORE SATURDAY NIGHT, DEADLAND DID YOU PLAY DEAD TODAY!!!
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Submitted by rrot on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 17:01

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If you are holding out, and aren't going to listen to any of the shows via stream, but are waiting until you get the box set... Have you decided what you plan to listen to first? I bet a lot of people plan to go chronologically. I am definitely going to listen to the 1986 Cal Expo show first. I know nothing of 1986 But this just looks like a hidden gem to me.
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Submitted by Duece on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 17:09

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Just throwing it out there now, please have artwork for us to use for iTunes when this box is shipped please, just as was done for spring 90 too
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