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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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  • MLavallee
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    Couldn't resist! I saved $500, silly me, I thought that was being ambitious! 7/3/66 (Setlist incomplete) Dancin' In The Street, I Know You Rider, He Was A Friend Of Mine, Next Time You See Me, Viola Lee Blues, Big Boss Man, Sittin' On Top Of The World 11/10/67 Viola Lee Blues, It Hurts Me Too, Beat It On Down The Line, Morning Dew, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl, Cryptical Envelopment-> The Other One-> Cryptical Envelopment, Alligator-> Drums-> Alligator-> Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)-> Feedback 10/20/68 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl, Turn On Your Lovelight, Dark Star-> Saint Stephen-> The Eleven-> Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)-> Feedback 2/22/69 Set One: Dupree's Diamond Blues-> Mountains Of The Moon-> Jam-> Dark Star-> Cryptical Envelopment-> Drums-> The Other One-> Cryptical Envelopment-> Death Don't Have No Mercy Set Two: Doin' That Rag-> St. Stephen-> The Eleven-> Turn On Your Love Light-> Drums-> Turn On Your Love Light 4/15/70 Cold Rain And Snow, Mama Tried; It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World, Candyman, Hard To Handle, Cumberland Blues, Cryptical Envelopment-> Drums-> Jam-> Drums-> The Other One-> Cryptical Envelopment-> Dire Wolf, Dancing In The Street, Turn On Your Lovelight-> Not Fade Away-> Turn On Your Lovelight 3/18/71 Set One: Casey Jones, Me And My Uncle, Big Boss Man, Bertha, Me And Bobby McGee, Loser, China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, The Rub, Playing In The Band, Cumberland Blues Set Two: Truckin'-> The Other One-> Drums-> The Other One-> Wharf Rat, Sugar Magnolia, Greatest Story Ever Told-> Johnny B. Goode, Not Fade Away-> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)-> Feedback, Uncle John's Band 9/24/72 Set One: Big Railroad Blues, Mexicali Blues, Loser, Black Throated Wind, Cumberland Blues, Sugaree, El Paso, Tennessee Jed, Beat It On Down The Line, Bird Song, Big River, Brown Eyed Women, Playing In The Band Set Two: Greatest Story Ever Told-> Bertha-> The Promised Land, Friend Of The Devil, Jack Straw, Tomorrow Is Forever, Dark Star-> China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, Sugar Magnolia 11/14/73 Set One: Big Railroad Blues, Jack Straw, Sugaree, Mexicali Blues, Here Comes Sunshine, Black Throated Wind, Cumberland Blues, Row Jimmy, The Race Is On, Brown Eyed Women, Beat It On Down The Line, Tennessee Jed, El Paso, China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, Around And Around Set Two: Truckin'-> The Other One-> Big River-> The Other One-> Eyes Of The World-> The Other One-> Wharf Rat, Me And My Uncle, Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> One More Saturday Night 9/18/74 Set One: Uncle John's Band, Jack Straw, Friend Of The Devil, Black Throated Wind, Scarlet Begonias, Mexicali Blues, Row Jimmy, Beat It On Down The Line, Deal, The Race Is On, To Lay Me Down, Playing In The Band Set Two: Loose Lucy, Big River, Peggy-O, Me And My Uncle, Eyes Of The World-> China Doll-> He's Gone-> Truckin'-> Drums-> Caution Jam-> Ship Of Fools, Johnny B. Goode Encore: U.S. Blues 9/28/75 Help On The Way-> Slipknot!, The Music Never Stopped, They Love Each Other, Beat It On Down The Line, Franklin's Tower, Big River, It Must Have Been The Roses, Truckin'-> Jam-> Drums-> Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey-> Not Fade Away-> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> One More Saturday Night 10/3/76 Set One: Sugaree, New Minglewood Blues, Ramble On Rose, Looks Like Rain, Loser, El Paso, Scarlet Begonias, The Music Never Stopped Set Two: Samson And Delilah, It Must Have Been The Roses, Playing In The Band-> Drums-> The Wheel-> Jam-> Good Lovin'-> Jam-> Comes A Time-> Dancing In The Street-> Not Fade Away-> Dancing In The Street, Around And Around 4/25/77 Set One: New Minglewood Blues, Deal, Mama Tried, They Love Each Other, Looks Like Rain, Peggy-O, Lazy Lightnin'-> Supplication, Ship Of Fools, Estimated Prophet, Brown Eyed Women, The Music Never Stopped Set Two: Scarlet Begonias-> Fire On The Mountain, Samson And Delilah, Terrapin Station-> Playing In The Band-> Drums-> Wharf Rat-> Playing In The Band Encore: U.S. Blues 5/14/78 Set One: Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo, Cassidy, They Love Each Other, Looks Like Rain, It Must Have Been The Roses, Me And My Uncle-> Big River, Brown Eyed Women, Let It Grow Set Two: Samson And Delilah, Ship Of Fools, Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> Drums-> Not Fade Away-> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> Around And Around Encore: U.S. Blues 10/27/79 Set One: Jack Straw, Candyman, Me And My Uncle-> Big River, Brown Eyed Women, Easy To Love You, New Minglewood Blues, Stagger Lee, Lost Sailor-> Saint Of Circumstance-> Deal Set Two: Dancing In The Street-> Franklin's Tower, He's Gone-> The Other One-> Drums-> Not Fade Away-> Black Peter-> Around And Around Encore: One More Saturday Night 11/28/80 Set One: Jack Straw, Peggy-O, Little Red Rooster, Tennessee Jed, Passenger, Deep Elem Blues, Looks Like Rain, Deal Set Two:Feel Like A Stranger, To Lay Me Down-> Let It Grow-> Terrapin Station-> Drums-> Space-> Not Fade Away-> Black Peter-> Sugar Magnolia Encore: U.S. Blues 5/16/81 Set One: Feel Like A Stranger, Friend Of The Devil, Me And My Uncle-> Big River, Althea-> C C Rider, Brown Eyed Women, Passenger, High Time-> Let It Grow-> Don't Ease Me In Set Two: Shakedown Street-> Bertha-> Lost Sailor-> Saint Of Circumstance-> Space-> Drums-> Space-> Truckin'-> Stella Blue-> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> One More Saturday Night Encore: Uncle John's Band 7/31/82 Set One: Alabama Getaway-> The Promised Land, Candyman, El Paso, Bird Song-> Little Red Rooster, Ramble On Rose, It's All Over Now, Brown Eyed Women-> The Music Never Stopped-> Deal Set Two: Scarlet Begonias-> Fire On The Mountain-> Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> Jam-> Drums-> Space-> Uncle John's Band-> Truckin'-> Morning Dew-> One More Saturday Night Encore: Don't Ease Me In 10/21/83 Set One: The Music Never Stopped, Loser, C C Rider, Cumberland Blues, Cassidy, Ramble On Rose, My Brother Esau, Big Railroad Blues-> The Promised Land Set Two: Scarlet Begonias-> Fire On The Mountain, Uncle John's Band-> Playing In The Band-> Drums-> Space-> Truckin'-> Wharf Rat-> I Need A Miracle-> Touch Of Grey Encore: Johnny B. Goode 10/12/84 Set One: Feel Like A Stranger, It Must Have Been The Roses, On The Road Again, Jack-A-Roe, It's All Over Now, Cumberland Blues, The Music Never Stopped Set Two: Cold Rain And Snow, Lost Sailor-> Saint Of Circumstance-> Don't Need Love-> Uncle John's Band-> Space-> Drums-> Space-> Playing In The Band Reprise-> Uncle John's Band-> Morning Dew Encore: Good Lovin' 6/24/85 Set One: Alabama Getaway-> Greatest Story Ever Told, They Love Each Other, New Minglewood Blues, Tennessee Jed, My Brother Esau, Loser, Let It Grow Set Two: Iko Iko-> Samson And Delilah-> He's Gone-> Smokestack Lightnin'-> Cryptical Envelopment-> Drums-> Space-> Comes A Time-> The Other One-> Cryptical Envelopment-> Wharf Rat-> Around And Around-> Good Lovin' Encore: U.S. Blues 5/3/86 Set One: Cold Rain And Snow, The Race Is On, They Love Each Other, C C Rider, High Time, Beat It On Down The Line, The Promised Land, Deal Set Two: Scarlet Begonias-> Fire On The Mountain, Man Smart (Woman Smarter)-> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> Jam-> Drums-> Space-> The Other One-> Comes A Time-> Sugar Magnolia 9/18/87 Set One: Hell In A Bucket-> Sugaree-> Walkin' Blues, Candyman, When I Paint My Masterpiece, Bird Song Set Two: Shakedown Street-> Man Smart (Woman Smarter)-> Terrapin Station-> Drums-> Space-> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> All Along The Watchtower-> Morning Dew-> Good Lovin'-> La Bamba-> Good Lovin' Encore: Knockin' On Heaven's Door 7/3/88 Set One: Hell In A Bucket-> Sugaree, Walkin' Blues, Tennessee Jed, Queen Jane Approximately, Bird Song Set Two: Touch Of Gray, Hey Pocky Away, Looks Like Rain, Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> I Will Take You Home-> Drums-> Space-> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad-> I Need A Miracle-> Dear Mr. Fantasy-> Hey Jude Reprise Encore: Not Fade Away 10/26/89 Set One: Foolish Heart, Little Red Rooster, Stagger Lee, Me And My Uncle-> Big River, Brown Eyed Women, Victim Or The Crime-> Don't Ease Me In Set Two: Estimated Prophet-> Blow Away, Dark Star-> Drums-> Space-> The Wheel-> All Along The Watchtower-> Stella Blue-> Not Fade Away Encore: And We Bid You Good Night 10/27/90 Set One: Hell In A Bucket-> Sugaree, New Minglewood Blues, Jack-A-Roe, Black Throated Wind, Ramble On Rose, When I Paint My Masterpiece, Bird Song-> The Promised Land Set Two: China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, Saint Of Circumstance-> Crazy Fingers-> Playing In The Band-> Drums-> Space-> Playing Reprise-> Stella Blue-> Throwing Stones-> Not Fade Away Encore: One More Saturday Night 9/10/91 (entire show with Branford Marsalis) Set One: Shakedown Street, C C Rider-> It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry, Black Throated Wind, High Time, Cassidy, Deal Set Two: Help On The Way-> Slipknot!-> Franklin's Tower, Estimated Prophet-> Dark Star-> Drums-> Space-> Dark Star-> I Need A Miracle-> Standing On The Moon-> Turn On Your Lovelight Encore: It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 3/20/92 Set One: Hell In A Bucket, Althea, The Same Thing, Brown Eyed Women, Mexicali Blues-> Maggie's Farm, Bird Song, The Promised Land Set Two: Shakedown Street, Man Smart (Woman Smarter)-> Dark Star-> Drums-> Space-> The Other One > Standing On The Moon-> Turn On Your Lovelight Encore: U.S. Blues 3/27/93 Set One: Hell In A Bucket, Bertha, The Same Thing, Peggy-O, Queen Jane Approximately, Broken Arrow, Loose Lucy, Cassidy, Casey Jones Set Two: Eyes Of The World-> Estimated Prophet, Comes A Time, Corrina-> Drums-> Space-> The Wheel-> All Along The Watchtower-> Days Between-> One More Saturday Night Encore: I Fought The Law 10/1/94 Set One: Help On The Way-> Slipknot!-> Franklin's Tower, Walkin' Blues, Althea, Me And My Uncle-> Big River, Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues, So Many Roads, The Promised Land Set Two: Scarlet Begonias-> Fire On The Mountain, Way To Go Home, Saint Of Circumstance-> Terrapin Station-> Drums-> Space-> The Last Time-> Stella Blue-> One More Saturday Night Encore: Liberty 2/21/95 Set One: Salt Lake City, Friend Of The Devil, Wang Dang Doodle, Tennessee Jed, Broken Arrow, Black Throated Wind, So Many Roads, The Music Never Stopped Set Two: Foolish Heart, Samba In The Rain, Truckin'-> I Just Want To Make Love To You-> That Would Be Something-> Drums-> Space-> Visions Of Johanna-> Sugar Magnolia Encore: Liberty
  • reijo29
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    Hard to make it out from all that wind but I believe Dave said that for $700 & if you order it during pre-sale it gets hand delivered to your door by either Bob, Phil, Micky or Bill. After the presale you get Donna. In all seriousness I have that same feeling of rejection that I got when my Fare thee well envelope was returned. It's going to be epic yet most probably out of reach. Wish it was closer to $500, I'll have to settle for the comp.
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    11/3/657/3/66 11/10/67 10/20/68 2/22/69 4/15/70 3/18/71 9/24/72 11/14/73 9/18/74 9/28/75 10/3/76 4/25/77 5/14/78 10/27/79 11/28/80 5/16/81 7/31/82 10/21/83 10/12/84 6/24/85 5/3/86 9/18/87 7/3/88 10/26/89 10/27/90 9/10/91 3/20/92 3/27/93 10/1/94 2/21/95
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    NOTHING LEFT TO DO BUT SMILE SMILE SMILE!!!
    BRAVO David L. & Co.
  • estimating prof
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    Yeah...Wow!
    There it is. There are some really nice shows in there. Some fine 80s shows too. I also can't afford to drop $700 on dead shows. That is not in the family budget. Why not make some sort of pre-order for individual shows and print more?? I gotta say I find this all pretty sad and nauseating. Everything that's come down for 2015 has been so high cost. This is so exclusive. This is one more run at the money. I think I need a break from dead.net
  • direwulf
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    And here I thought this was gonna be a fun 50th celebration.
    No way can I afford this and the wife would kill me too! I gotta agree with someone earlier mentioning how all the 50th stuff is so expensive. 700$ is just too much money right now especially with no advanced notice whatsoever for the presale. Thanks Dave nice to see that the show will not be available individually on CD or electronically. Gotta say this one stings, even more so than not being able to get a ticket to a single Santa Clara or Chicago show. Please make these available for individual purchasing or electronic download. Seriously.
  • Vguy72
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    I must admit....
    ....there are some really, really outstanding shows on this list. Still a lot of scratch. Excuse me, I just swallowed my gum.... ....surprised they included a Europe '90 show. Figured that tour would be a future box....
  • jbxpro
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    what shows??
    So what shows will be included? Can anyone say Barton Hall??
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    individual shows
    It is worth noting that the info above says individuals shows will not be sold on CD. However, the possibility of individual shows being available as downloads still remains. "Never Trust a Prankster."
  • fourwindsblow
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    Why not run a individual pre-order sale for a short time and then they will know how many extra copies of each show they will need to produce.
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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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Lucky to have grown up and live in Lexington. First saw Prine in 1976 and the last time in 2014. Always, always, always great. Truly loves performing and it shows. If you get the chance see him. As noted, his voice is ravaged from surviving neck cancer and probably a gazillion shows, but its just a different view now. Love to all as we wait for the glories of the Sun to drop in. Kentucky Scott
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I think you are right. My 72 was perfect, but I think we were in the distinct minority
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5 boxes...;)
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Either 13 OR 29 days until BOXZILLA ships.
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I read that last week in one of the 50th commemorative issues (maybe Newsweek?) and a google search of Bob Weir lessons from Rev Gary Davis finds a few blurbs. GW You took lessons from the great blues fingerpicker Rev. Gary Davis. How did you come to meet him? BOB WEIR Jorma [Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane guitarist] was a big fan of his and he helped me look him up in Queens. I made my way out there whenever I was in New York. I only got three or four sessions with him before he passed from this mortal coil [in 1972]. He was my main guitar influence, really, and if you listen to his stuff you’ll see that he took it all from piano, too—all of his parts are stride piano playing adapted to guitar. It’s amazing stuff. He had a Bachian sense of music, which transcended any common notion of a bluesman. So, you were correct in that Jorma introduced him to the Rev's music. According to reverendgarydavis.com, the Rev would give all day lessons at his house for $5 and that would include a meal!
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.....sold out (again).....
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Gary, I saw Jason a couple months ago and he was as good as ever. The new songs were a little too over-produced for me on the record, but live, they hit home. I hope you can go.
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Today is the last day for that sale. I picked up Dick's Picks 17 for $16 Actually some awesome filler on disc 3 makes it a good pick to own. Dick's Picks 14 still available, that is simply a must own. If you like blues at all the 2 cd Freddie King collection is absolutely essential. Each guitar lick viscerally stings right through you & the presence of the recordings sound like you are in the studio with them. Of the 3 Kings of blues I prefer Freddie & Albert over the late great BB. Lastly, someone suggested John Hartford, so I picked up that disc set as well. Did not listen yet, but got a kick out of the sticker labeling it "newgrass"
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You'd have a real hard time putting your finger on Dylan's best years or work...no artist had a better 2 year period than 1965-1966...although 1967 wasn't bad because the basement tapes were recorded then not known until 1975 but those in the know knew about it almost immediately via the underground trade or bootlegs...other periods were great 1975 you may say was his best album "Blood on the Tracks"...or his only grammy coming in 1997 with "Time Out of Mind"...you might even say the best songs he ever wrote not released came out of the Infidels sessions...he was all over the map with greatness...Slow Train Coming was a great album I can see the masses not liking it but it was good...it's not easy to define Dylan in just mere words his body of work is debated only between the Beatles, Elvis and maybe the Rolling Stones as having the best complete Body of work...not taking away from the Grateful their greatness lies in their live performances and their complete body of work ranks a little lower than the very best artists of all time.
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The Rev would do lessons of secular music in his Queens basement (with the likes of Bromberg, Roy Bookbinder, Ry Cooder, Jorma, Stefan Grossman and Dave Van Ronk, to name a few in addition to Weir) until Mrs. Davis came downstairs, at which time he abruptly switched to the spirituals. The Rev knew who was boss in that house. We are lucky that players like Jorma, Bromberg and Bookbinder keep his music alive. A real treasure. And as much as I generally prefer Jorma's versions of Death Don't Have No Mercy, I really like the '69 Dream Bowl version in the box. Looking forward to hearing the CD!
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The John Hartford "Complete Warner Bros. recordings" is just a wonderful reissue comprising arguably the two finest albums from a true genius, along with eight outtakes, four from each of 'em. Enjoy!
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Until it ships, Dead.net always marks pending orders as "Backordered" No worries, it is coing Rock on
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While I am eagerly awaiting my USB chip I decided to make a mini-set of non-official releases. Here is what I now on my FIIO X1 1977-04-22 1978-04-08 1979-09-02 1980-10-26 1981-05-01 1982-10-09 1983-10-17 1984-07-13 1985-07-01 **No 1986 1987-09-15 1988-09-19 1989-10-15 1990-10-31 1991-08-18 1992-03-16 1993-06-11 Does anyone know of a good 1986 show I can get?
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Since you said unofficial i guess that means boards and audiences. I always liked 6/21/86 Greek. I have a great audience. It is a bit short. The He's Gone dedicated to Len Bias is good. Sure y'all remember him. I think he just got drafted number #1 in the NBA draft. Then died from a huge gacker.
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I saw a lot of stinkers in '86. Short sets, Jerry not sharp. The only two that really stand out are Portland 3/28 with an interesting 2nd set built around the Playin' theme and 12/16 the second night of Jerry's return. Fun second set with the Nevilles joining and a powerful Stella. Great conversation about Bob Dylan. My favorites are Freewheelin', JWH and Blood on the Tracks. The Bootleg Series has been consistently incredible, breathing new life and different angles into Bob's various eras. I really love the new treatment of Self Portrait. All of the early live stuff is amazing to me. The Maggie's Farm and Baby Blue from his last appearance at Newport are incredible.
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These are my votes for checking out. All were in the first batch of tapes I ever got (from a CT Head in Fall '86). The band is struggling and frail, but Bobby is strong and Jerry has his moments:3/23/86, Philly- every Philly '80s run has a Shakedown. Here it is. Bam! Spoonful is really nice too. 3/28, Portland, ME- three-part PITB and that Maine vibe. 4/4, Hartford, CT- If you like Looks Like Rain, this one is very sweet. None of these shows have the muscularity of a 71 or 77 show, but they are part of the long, strange trip.
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Thank you - I truly enjoy learning about or hearing of obscure facts like the one regarding Rev. Gary Davis, Bob Weir, and Jorma Kaukonen. It makes me wonder how many other musicians were able to learn from and take advantage of this good man's teachings as well as his generosity.
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I want to say that in the documentary the Lamb idea discussion was nixed after Gabriel made it clear he was on a touring timeline of his own and the others weren't going to wait for him. There are a handful of articles with him and Mike Rutherford where the topic comes up and, while they both don't say no definitively, they seem to each question the probability of it ever happening. The possibility is always there! But it seems like such a long shot. Too bad. I don't care if Gabriel is Rael on stage or not. Just make a video for a backdrop. The Slippermen outfit would just be weird anymore knowing he's inside. He could always work on his flute playing too!
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30 years ago I borrowed "Dave Van Ronk Sings Ballads, Blues, and a Spiritual" from the library, and though I had long since forgotten the name of the album and artist, the songs and the artist's voice stayed somewhere in the back of my mind until this day. Well, just a few days ago I went searching for those songs and that voice, and just yesterday that album was delivered to my mailbox. Funny you mention him now, I don't think I've ever seen him mentioned here before. Talk about collective consciousness...
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BIG Prog rock guy here, had a prog band in the 90s/00s called Lands End. It was my goal to be a prog jam band. We made a fun noise for a while there. I'm quite proud of our album Natural Selection. And come on, the Terrapin suite, that's prog rock at its finest no? :)
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...including Box of Rain bust out (first in 13 years)! Man was it loud in there, but we quieted down for Phil to sing. Also, a Visions of Johanna, where Jerry, before teleprompters, nailed verse after verse after verse, atoning for his previous night's butchering of Althea! Hampton shows were always a treat.

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Hoopsie, Yes, Hampton '86 would've been perfect for a 4-disc Road Trips. All three nights featured some great stuff, with a few hiccups: messy Truckin' the first night, the awful Althea 2nd night, and lyrically-challenged Uncle John's on the 3rd. But some warts become beauty marks: post-Terrapin confusion/tempers onstage resulted in a really cool jam with only Jerry & the drummers left onstage...I can still see him facing his amp, immersed in sonic exploration. But for Althea, the 2nd night -- Box of Rain night -- is uniformly high caliber, if short. Friend of the Devil is as fine as any version anywhere (yes, I just said that). And the second set features a fun Iko with Bobby guesting a verse, and one of the hottest Estimateds I've heard to this day--by the time Bobby finishes screaming, the crowd is shouting...then all at once quiets as Jerry wahs everyone into the journey that will eventually arrive at Eyes. There's a Brent 'n drummers jam before space, and Wharf Rat goes to a really unique place after the "I'm sure she's been true to you" line; one of those moments of spontaneous composition that sounds planned but wasn't. (Jerry posed for my friend Dean during that Wharf Rat, also ; ) Some sweet Jerry ballads during this run -- Visions, Wharf Rat, Stella Blue -- and Bob climbed up on the amps during Sugar Mag, which says something about the energy. Some other highlights are a smokin' Cold Rain, hot ChinaCat jam, and especially Playin' 1st night, which reaches deep Space even before drums; Dupree's and a monster Bird Song 3rd night, and the battle to play or not to play the Lazy Lightning reprise out of Supplication -- Phil & Jerry have almost pulled it off when Bob forcefully starts singing Let It Grow before they've even launched into it, just to make his point. They relent, and an orange & green Let It Grow follows.... (Those were one of the stage light combos on that song, and the one I've always thought best captures its color.) All this and a Brent "Hey, Little Red Rooster..." verse, too....
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I must be behind the times, but I just noticed the "Grateful Grabber" on the Archive...looking forward to the ride home.

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Spectrum 2nd night may've eclipsed any single one of the Hampton shows, though. It's to my lasting regret I turned down a ticket to recover from Hampton. What kind of college kid does that?? (Ok, I'll plead that I didn't wanna miss yet another day of classes.) The 2nd Box of Rain ~ Phil sings it even better ~ and the final Lost Sailor, along with Alabama, High Time, Dew, and a Midnight Hour encore. Did I mention I still regret passing on that one?
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Wish I hadn't listened. Wish they'd never offered it. I have self control issues. I think I just watered down my 30 Trips experience. Baahhhh.
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OK Antonjo!My ticket stub collection shows that I attended that Spectrum show after the 3 Hampton shows, and I might as well have "missed" that show, too, whatwith the already present overwhelmedness! But I may have to revisit the archive (and my cassette) of that philly 3-24-86 and see what I missed! Oh, and by the way, I was a college kid at the time, going to school in New Hampshire!
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dantian - Like Neil says, "it's all the same song", except it's not really, but you get my drift. Alot of the music we are all talking about here flows from the same well. Thanks for the tip on Van Ronk's record - I looked it up and it has some great songs on it, also done by others discussed here. I may grab it for my collection. Collective consciousness indeed. davestrang - if you want to explore some of the Reverend's music, I recommend listening to Harlem Street Singer, Children of Zion and Live at Newport; you'll recognize many of the songs. Also, Ragtime Guitar is an excellent recording of his instrumental pieces. These are just a few of the many recordings out there, including Demons & Angels, a fine overview and compilation put together by Stefan Grossman.
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Would be insane to have this released, doubt its in the vault though. This has always been a show I consider when thinking about time travel haha. Here's the best source I can find. That Attics makes me tear up everytime, I am really sick right now, no end in sight. Amazing what this band can do, really a shining light in dark times. https://archive.org/details/gd1970-06-24.aud.lee.5339.sbeok.shnf

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Mr. Dc, 6/24/70 would be insane, indeed...I think one of the Jack Straws brought that one to my attention awhile back. Another that also features Attics, kind of in the future Stella Blue slot, is: https://archive.org/details/gd70-07-10.aud.cotsman.17351.sbeok.shnf Would love to hear a great recording of this. Kind of sounds like it's through the bathroom wall, but the performance is sweet and actually I love the ambience. Clearly, people even then got really excited for the "old" stuff: Minglewood, Alligator, Cryptical, and Cosmic Charlie. Some posters on the Archive even believe this is actually the early show for 6/24!
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Nugstv......thanks not necessary
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Couple cats on ustream have it too, free
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Thanks for sharing that link antonjo, pure magic. That Alligator-Other1-Attics-Other1-Cryptical-Cosmic Charlie is unbelievable. Once you get used to the sound the pure gold comes through quite clearly atleast to my ears. Thanks Vguy that really means a lot to me.
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....move me brightly. Every three years or so I change my avatar pic. I present to you a shot I took in my backyard during a full moon. Check out the cloud heart and "arrow". I fukin love it.... Stay kind my friends.... ....edit (duh)....no sweat Dc....
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Someone mentioned 6/24/70 Capitol Port Chester, an excellent show, but for anyone that loves this period of the Dead, do yourself a favor and listen to 11/8/70, also the Capitol Port Chester. A one hour acoustic set, a bit over an hour New Riders w/Garcia etc., and an electric set that starts with a version of Morning Dew that will blow you out of the room. The second part of the electric set starts in with Truckin' right into Dark Star and keeps going weaving an early Main Ten ending with Dancing, then NFA, Good Lovin'. There is a solo gong/feedback/percussion section in the middle of Dark Star. Sophisticated performance, not usual. A decent audience recording circulating, never heard of a soundboard. Sounds like a balcony recording (drums are distant in the back but Lesh/Garcia shine). The aud circulating captures the sound of the room really well, limitations mentioned, but the band comes through. The early part of the electric set is also unusual. I haven't listened to any of the streams and I will wait for my USB. My plan was originally to start at the beginning and go to the end, but now I think I'm going to do something a little different. I like contrast, and so I plan to start in the middle and work back and forth, ending at the beginning, sort of like this: 1980, 1979, 1981, 1978, 1982, 1977, 1983, 1976 etc. I'm trying to figure it out so that 1995 is second to last and 1966 will be the end (or the beginning of my next trip through their music).
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I really enjoyed the Dylan thread over the last few days. Interesting stuff and some profound comments. Dylan was at the center of a movement, but I think a few others deserve a little credit too.. The Woody Guthrie, Pete Seegar, Pete and Alan Lomax, Harry Smith and Delta movement certainly influenced him. Not much of that was mainstream or tin pan alley, cookie cutter stuff. The beats and poets likely played a role. He was certainly aware of Ginsberg, Kerouac and the like. But perhaps Albert Grossman, as much as anyone, deserves a bit of a silent nod. Much like the Colonial did with Elvis, Grossman provided access and marketing to Dylan in his formative years and had a lot to do with his success and ultimately influence. Not to take away from his talent, that goes without saying. Just a few thoughts.. I think tin pan alley had lived beyond its useful life by the time Dylan came along. He probably was the one that pulled the plug, but the times were changing.. he gave the new times a fresh voice and spoke for the new generation. Anyway, really good stuff. I shouldn't be surprised how well you all know your music and history. I am often humbled. I guess that's why we read this stuff. Great thread and great contributions everyone, thanks a lot.
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I planned to wait for the product in hand too. I went ahead and started listening though. I've only gotten through the first 3 shows, so I am not too worried that I've ruined it. That still leaves 27 trips. Looking at some more of the set lists, I am super excited about the '77 show. I think the only favorite they didn't play that night for me would be Big River or maybe one of Bob's other cowboy songs. I think I am going to be very pleased with the shows from '77-'81. Really can't wait.
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....handle with caution.... Dire Wolf I Know You Rider Dark Hollow Rosalie McFall El Paso Operator Ripple Friend Of The Devil Wake Up, Little Susie Uncle John's Band ....outstanding....soothing
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Streaming this gem. I had a decent soundboard but the stream is delicious! Loving this. Worth the price of the box alone.,..I'm a retired Marine Deadhead and my moniker speaks for itself
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I hear ya! Lindley Meadows is an all-time favorite of mine, and that alone made this box a must have for me (though there are many other great shows in this box as well). Also, thank you for your service. Several Marines in this Deadhead's family and extended family.
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Another amazing show. Another reason I pulled the trigger on this boxzilla. Very soothing. Thanks dantian for the kind words.
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Yeah, man... One I didn't know about until I streamed (on the recommendations from a few friends on this board via PM), but I am now hooked on.
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just some Dave Van Ronk, and some Donald Fagen to close the night out. An all-Manhattan night for me ;) Ah memories...by the way, NYC is effectively dead to me now (and not in a good way)...9 out of 10 native NYers surveyed agree, NYC is mostly populated by hipster douchebag transplants these days. The closing of Ray's Pizza on 11th Street and Sixth Ave was the last straw for me...oh, and those fking bike lanes, it takes every last ounce of my self control to not run those citibike-riding mfkers over...just serving the rest of my time until I can escape to the country and collect a pension... Maybe I'm just growing old(er) and cynical.
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I couldn't take it there anymore and I love NYC.. I grew up in NJ and transplanted to sunny CA and haven't looked back..l
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Thank God, someone knows what the fk I'm talking about... God bless you, brother. When did you make the move? Shit changes so fast, you wouldn't believe the state of affairs now...
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Say it Ain't So ...Now you're making me hungry and a little homesick. I also grew up in NY and now live in sunny CA. As I got older I couldn't deal with living indoors for so many months a year.
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Yeah, dude. Ray's Pizza (the one in Greenwich Village) that's been there since like 1973 is no more. When I went elementary school across the street, a slice was 50 cents (that was expensive back then, other places were charging 35 cents!), Ray's would give us kids a half slice for a quarter. They've been gone for a few years now. NYC is done. Stick a fork in it.
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Hard to imagine no Ray's.A slice cost a lot more by the time I found it but worth every penny. Remember all the places that used a variation of the name to try and trick people?
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