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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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October 28, 2015 - 10:10am

#1581

drsox

Joined:
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European Sales Tax on Downloads.

Anyone have first hand experience on whether Rhino charges VAT/TVA etc etc on Downloads to a recognised European billing address ? Thanks.
October 28, 2015 - 9:56am

#1582

purpleerik69

Joined:
May 24, 2015

one artist method...

Over the last 34 years i had times when i only listened to the Dead for hours , the i had months where i went through all other kinds of stuff i like.Now - the last five years - i notice that the phases when i hear 95% Dead only become longer and longer , the last phase started in March - ok , occasionally i go to a concert or listen to ething that criosses my path - e.g. after hearing the 91 trip with Branford i had to listen to some Coltrane on vinyl - and yes there is Furthur , ratdog and Phil and friends on my playlist. Sometimes i have to listen to other music - when the band i`m playing in tries out new tunes - Overall , since March i`m hooked , never grow tired of GD. Yep , i`m healthy ( and hope to stay so ) , there`s only two addictions in my life : GD and a few cigarettes per day.
October 28, 2015 - 5:51am

#1583

icecrmcnkd

Joined:
October 20, 2015

@snafu

I do the artist method too. Grateful Dead 99% of the time. JGB 0.7% Pink Floyd 0.2% Others 0.1%. My system works great. :)
October 28, 2015 - 3:45am

#1584

lowspark75

Joined:
July 31, 2015

Songs Out Of Order

I just make playlists for most of the shows. If you do that, you can toss all of the songs in together and then put them in the correct order. Easiest way to fix a show that got rearranged because of CD restrictions. And then you aren't having to permanently screw up the order they came in on the cds in case you want to burn them ever.
October 28, 2015 - 3:17am

#1585

snafu

Joined:
April 23, 2008

@g1u2i3

Yeah it's a lot of fun going deep into an artist. I'm lucky I rent a room out and so far my music has never been an issue. Once I pressed play on my ipod (yes I know mp3s are going backward but I do a lot of travel and carrying a 1000 cds is tough)to Frank Zappa (I order everything chronologically)as I arrived at the Bangkok airport and was still listening to him as I approached Immigration in San Francisco. With layover etc 24 hours. My personal best so far. While I believe a person's formative years in your core music tastes come around age 12-20 Which puts me right in the mid 60's to early 70's I feel that every decade has great stuff to offer. From Punk in the late 70's (God save the Queen She Ain't No Human Being There is No Future and England's Dreaming to Grunge to Post Punk Social Distortion to Green Day etc. etc. Then the true lover of music continues to expand by adding genres My best friend got me hooked on Bluegrass in a big way 25 years ago.My job has mostly youngsters (I am "the Old Man")a friend had a radio show at SFSU and turned me onto modern R&B and hip hop. They aren't necessarily real high on my list but he got me back to Marvin Gaye Barry White etc. And while again it's not high on my list I have a better understanding of what kids see in hip hop than virtually anyone my age. I guess the bottom line to me is MUSIC IS LIFE
October 28, 2015 - 2:03am

#1586

saintstephen1971

Joined:
November 25, 2009

giving 68 another chance

ok so it was never going to fill the shoes of the 67 show i played before it....so ive returned for a revisit in isolation.... it still underwhelms me and has to be one of the disappointments of the box for me.....im guessing it was selected for being a greek show and little else?? and how high is phils bass in the mix...i almost cant hear pigs organ weirs rhythm or anyyhing else during schoolgirl or lovelight an odd selection of show.....and mix...but the rest with the exception of 82...pure gold...now back to 91 fourth time around....
October 28, 2015 - 12:50am

#1587

drcomedy1966

Joined:
August 28, 2015

Shipping notice received...

Only two weeks after box landed! Not complaining though as have been enjoying those two weeks' listening... only got to 1970, but all great so far...
October 27, 2015 - 11:45pm

#1588

prafter

Joined:
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USB Unsolicited E-mail

Here's what I received re the USB. Boxzilla is awesome. 1968 Greek Theater is mesmerizing. From: "deadnet@mailca.custhelp.com" Subject: Your Grateful Dead 30 Trips USB order [Incident: 151027-000164] Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:59:41 -0700 (PDT) To: deadnet@custhelp.com Full Headers Undecoded Letter Recently you requested personal assistance from our on-line support center. Below is a summary of your request and our response. If this issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may reopen it within the next 7 days. Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you. Subject --------------------------------------------------------------- Your Grateful Dead 30 Trips USB order Discussion Thread --------------------------------------------------------------- Response Via Email(Michael) - 10/27/2015 08:59 AM Hang tight! Your USB is still coming down the line! We're very sorry we don't have any further information for you at this time but we are working on it and we will get you an update as soon as we can. In the meantime, we hope you are enjoying your streams of the shows available on the order status page. When you do receive your USB, you will find an original Grateful Dead concert ticket and backstage pass included as a token of our appreciation for your unending patience. Many Thanks, The Dead.net Team Question Reference #151027-000164 --------------------------------------------------------------- Category Level 1: Where is my order? Date Created: 10/27/2015 08:59 AM Last Updated: 10/27/2015 08:59 AM Status: Solved Order Number: [---001:001069:31356---]
October 27, 2015 - 11:42pm

#1589

jrf68@hotmail.com

Joined:
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Alain

Totally agree on the '67 Trip. Fantastic:)
October 27, 2015 - 11:05pm

#1590

g1u2i3

Joined:
September 18, 2015

Listening habits . . .

snafu~ I listen to music similar to how you do. I like to immerse myself in an artist. I can go on some pretty long stretches for sure. I'm 49, so turning 50 next year. I've been obsessed with music, literally, as long as I can remember. I grew up predominantly in the 1970's, which is the most diverse and spectacular decade in music history. Radio in the 1970's was f^cking unbelievable. And it went on year after year after year. I loved so many songs, and in so many different genres of music. I wanted to own every song that I ever heard, that I liked. I felt this way at 7 or 8 years old. And so planted a seed that would grow and by 11 years old, began my journey of collecting and listening passion/obsession/craze. My collection is deep and broad. I was born 10 years too late, as my favorite music is from the generation(s) older than mine. I have not really been into the contemporary music of my time since the late 1970's and early 1980's. My favorite period of music would be 1966-1977. So maybe unsurprisingly, the artists that have consumed me over the past 4 decades and sent me on extremely long periods of focused and dedicated listening, and return to often throughout my life are: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, 70's Genesis, Simon & Garfunkel, CSN, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tim Buckley, Nick Drake, Bruce Cockburn, Caravan, Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, Spirit, Love, Donovan, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Gil Scott-Heron, Stevie Wonder, Peter Frampton, Black Sabbath, Gordon Lightfoot, Jefferson Airplane, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pink Floyd, Oregon (Jazz), Richie Havens, Jim Croce, Rush, Tom Rapp/Pearls Before Swine, Shawn Phillips, Steely Dan, Hot Tuna, The Beach Boys (post-surfer period), The Byrds, The Doors, The Spinners, Dionne Warwick (Bacharach/David period), The Moody Blues, The Who, Van Morrison, War and Yes. Of course, I love many other artists, but this list represents the artists that have spoken to me throughout my life and continue to inspire me and thrill me beyond anything else in life.

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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

Prime Prine

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

yep

I think you are right. My 72 was perfect, but I think we were in the distinct minority

6 new boxes added to inventory

SSIA! Get them while you can!

Ehhh...

5 boxes...;)

Countdown Revisited

Either 13 OR 29 days until BOXZILLA ships.

DaveStrang

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!

Boxzilla.....

.....sold out (again).....

Jason Isbell

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.

Real Gone Sale

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"

fourwindsblow

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.

Alvarhanso/Dave Strang

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!

Real Gone - Reijo

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!

Why does my Order Status say that my 30 Trips set is Backordered

Why does my Order Status say that my 30 Trips set is Backordered and due to ship at the end of October? I ordered right at the beginning.

@jkl2000

Until it ships, Dead.net always marks pending orders as "Backordered" No worries, it is coing Rock on

Mini-Boxzilla

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?

mini boxzilla

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.

'86 Shows and Mr. Zimmerman

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.

Good '86 shows?

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.

Alvarhanso / Serpent Of Dreams

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.

DaveStrang re: Genesis

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!

Serpent of Dreams

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...

I love the Genesis talk!

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? :)

'86 Hampton run...

...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.

Hampton 86

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....

Nice feature!

I must be behind the times, but I just noticed the "Grateful Grabber" on the Archive...looking forward to the ride home.

3-24-86

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?

Streaming

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.

'86 Philly!

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!

dantian/davestrang

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.

6 24 1970

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

6/24 & 7/10/70

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!

Jrad stream

Nugstv......thanks not necessary

Jrad

Couple cats on ustream have it too, free

Light the candle, curse the glare.....

....shout out to Mr.Dc. There's sick, and then there's really sick. Praying for you brother....

7 -10-70

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.

Inspiration....

....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....

11/8/70 and my 30 Trips plan

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).

Dylan Revisited

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.

Spoiling it all with streaming..

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.

That Capitol Theatre acoustic setlist from 11/8/70....

....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

1975....

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

dedhed76

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.

And 1984...

Another amazing show. Another reason I pulled the trigger on this boxzilla. Very soothing. Thanks dantian for the kind words.

And 1984...

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.

No Dead for me tonight

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.

Dantian I hear ya!

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

dedhed76

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...

Ray's Pizza

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.

toddlilienfield

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.

Dantian

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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