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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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Two Day special on kindle version of DeadBase50 - $2.99
There was some snafu between Stu/DeadBase50 and Amazon in regards to if you purchased the hardcover and tried to get the kindle version for $2.99. Without boring you with the details, it was not possible. But today, heard that there's a Halloween two day special for the DeadBase50 kindle edition for $2.99 for those who purchased the HardCover Edition.
Caveat:
"Ready for a Halloween treat? For two days only the Kindle version will be available for only $2.99!!
This offer is intended for those who have purchased the hardcover book, but since we can't use the MatchBook program to enforce this, we're asking Deadheads to be on the honor system here. Thank you!"
Just ordered mine...
Moriarty
Bob, you are the man.
JRF - love your avatar.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/07/5d/31/075d314d8cf08d784c41…
Grateful Dead Halloween Shows
Happy HalloweenThe 83 or 84 releases could have been the Marin or Berkeley Halloween Shows
Here's my latest blog post on Dead Halloween shows:
http://gratefulseconds.blogspot.com/2015/10/one-more-halloween-night-de…
Uptake Report
"Dad, I haven't been able to get that song out of my head all day." My daughter, yesterday afternoon, hearing Casey Jones on Sirius XM as we drive home from school.
Later, looking up from her homework while I listen to the 9/18/74 Uncle John's Band: "I've had this song in my head all day too... It's very catchy."
[rubs hands together slowly]
The indoctrination program is proceeding according to plan.
Our kids and music
My kid was in like 2 or 3 grade and started singing in school, casey jones (drivin that train high on cocaine...) didn't go over well.
A few years later a teacher told us he was the only 5th grader who seem to know the words to "Danke Schoen".
USB Woes
I've been into the Dead since '67, and have EVERY official release, on CD, however, I ordered the USB ' cos I thought it would be cool, and for the high Def. sound etc. Bad move .... I feel like I've been conned !, especially as we didn't find out until AFTER the box sold out. They got my $700 ...... All I want is a date !
dead ahead bonus disc
Hey Now,I have the dead ahead bonus disc. It is in somewhat ruff shape but doesn't skip. Would trade for RT 2011 bonus disc or rockin the rhein bonus.
Let me know
@Boblopes - Kindle Deadbase
Thanks for the great tip Bob. Seeing as Deadbase is in large part a reference work, it is much easier to search for stuff digitally, so having the kindle version in addition to the hardcover is great :)
Customer service and Dr. Rhino came through for me
My box set was missing one disc--the first one from 1975, probably the one concert that pushed me over the edge to order this monstrosity. It took a little while, but the rascally runaway came home to his 79 brothers and sisters today. Good luck to all who are still dealing with problems, big and small.
FURTHER
My youngest daughter nannied last Summer two girls, 6 & 8. I had given the daughter 8/27/72 somewhat recently and she would play it, among other things, for these chiquitas when they were out and about in the car. Apparently, upon embarking the younger would ask for "that song", and the older would ask, "do you mean the Grateful Dead?", and the reply would be, "yes, THAT song". My daughter said the kiddos would be snoring (good for nannies) when Dark Star or another jammy tune would air.
1381 Arrives in Florida.... Finally
Finally arrived here in Navarre Fla. Thanks to Marye for her support in getting it delivered. Now for the good part.. starting with 3 July 1966
Why such little discussion in
Why such little discussion in the show threads? I just started '67 and have only heard Viola Lee Blues so far. I went to see the discussion on the rest of the show and there's pretty much nothing in there. I'll contribute soon but I need to go look for where I lost my jaw on the floor from that Viola Lee. Damn.
Re: Little Discussion
We were waiting for you, OE800. Have at it. This thread is ok too..
Various topics I missed in the past few days..
I am really glad to be reading so many reports of people's 30 Trips issues getting resolved.
I also enjoy reading about you all with kids and their jamming to some of the Dead songs. I wish I could get my 3 year old into it. So far, all he wants when he gets to my place is the TV turned on and cartoons from Netflix playing. I've even tried sneaking in Yellow Submarine to watch.. he wasn't having it. I hope he starts enjoying music one of these days.
@lovejerry - Absolutely hilarious and completely perfect description of that Brent keyboard sound. "Tinky-Tonk fisher price toy keyboard"... hilarious. I'm not a Brent hater at all and I like a lot of the other sounds he painted from his pallet (feel like a stranger, obvious example), but that one was at times not my fave and I couldn't have described it better. It sounds good on some songs, but it seemed some nights it was his favorite effect to use for a lot of songs.
30 Trips Reviews
There are still plenty of shows I haven't played yet. There are some I've gone back and listened to a few more times.
Second listen of '75 confirmed that this was a surprise hit for me. Really like that show.
Second listen of '78 was the same. That's probably my favorite '78 show I've heard so far.
I've listened to several others a second time, but unfortunately it's usually at work, on a car stereo, with distractions and having to stop a lot. I'd love to be able to spend as many days at home as I wanted and REALLY give these shows a full, undistracted listening on my stereo. Hopefully the packaging won't all deteriorate before I retire(assuming that's ever possible) and I can spend the twilight of my life shaking my fist at kids on hover boards as they zoom by my living room window and throwing obsolete electronic remotes at couples letting their robot dogs poop oil on my lawn(No doubt my wife Kate_C. will be there telling me to leave them alone and drink my prune juice) while I'm listening to all of these shows over and over... as well as Dave's Picks vol 137.
Deadbase 50
I bought a hard copy so was stoked to see a $2.99 Halloween offering.Snatched it up pronto,tootsweet some might say.
It will not load to my Kindle. I've tried 6 times now. Nothin'
Arrrgggg...
Deadbase
I wonder what the problem is. It loaded fine on my Kindle app on my ipad mini. Can it really be the size that's a problem? I wouldnt think so, can't the actual kindles hold hundreds of books? I wonder why you can't load it on an actusl kindle.
Edit: 30 Trips is temporarily set aside so i can listen to DaP16 that got here today. The Dark Star is playing now, and is just exactly perfect :)
Ahh...7th times a charm.
Loading now.Maybe a connection problem? Who knows?
Anyhoo....
:)
Deadbase 50
Downloaded fine on my phone via Kindle app and my Kindle Fire but it uses up a huge amount of space. If your having problems it might be a storage space issue.
DaP 16 in the gap
Well, I should finish the 1972 show from 30 Trips this weekend. If I can get DaP 16 in time, it might be perfect timing to play that before the Fall 73 show. Fits right in that gap!
For a (mostly) 70's guy
I'm really loving the '84 and '87 trips from this box, and seem to revisit those the most.
Just thought I'd share that. It's all good...
ATTENTION EVERYBODY!!!
Brent keyboard sound. "Tinky-Tonk fisher price toy keyboard".. Okay Got It!
Now remember it so we can move on and don't have to revisit this discussion over and over. thank you.
Oh yeah, and he can't sing.
Brent
I think he sings great. I could do without most of his songs, though. And Fisher Price is my least favorite of his sound choices. That particular one became less frequent over time until it pretty much disappeared. Its not too huge a price to pay for the rest of his keyboard work.
Dead Comet
Skull Fu+k from space. Skull faced comet makes fly by today, Halloween. Who writes this shit. It's a dead comet or is it a "Dead" Comet.
1971 RESEARCH PROJECT
Good morning rockers!!!!
As many of you may or may not know, I am a bit of a “1971 Dead fanatic”. I have taken on a slightly ambitious project, documenting all 1971 Dead shows, the end result of which I hope will combine numerous “facts/factoids” about shows with recollections of folks who actually attended Dead shows in 1971.
In order to accomplish this, I need the help of the Dead fan community.
ALL contributions will be properly and specifically credited.
If you attended ANY shows in 1971 and have ANY recollections to share, PLEASE consider participating. Please PM me for details.
While of course I’m happy to hear from anybody who attended “classic 71 shows” such as Port Chester, Fillmore East, Harding Theater, Felt Forum, etc., I’m particularly interested in hearing from folks who may have attended lesser known, “out of the way” shows, such as:
1/21/71 Davis
1/22/71 Lane Community College
3/5/71 Oakland
4/14/71 Bucknell
4/18/71 Cortland
6/21/71 Chateau d’Herouville
8/4/71 Terminal Island
10/19/71 Northrop Auditorium
11/11/71 Atlanta
11/17/71 Albuquerque
In addition, if ANYBODY out there has “paper ephemera” related to 1971 shows, Please consider participating. I’m looking especially for:
Newspaper/print media articles
Show posters/handbills
Ticket stubs
Photographs
Thanks in advance to all who participate and contribute!
Rock on,
Doc Gillespie
How many of these one time only Dark Star pairings did you see?
I saw one.
http://gratefulseconds.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-20-something-one-time-o…
I'm certain I am off by one or two but:
12-26-1969 Dallas Dark Star ->New Speedway Boogie
12-30-1969 Boston Dark Star -> Alligator
11-08-1969 SF Dark Star -> Uncle John's Band Jam
12-15-1971 Ann Arbor Dark Star -> Deal
03-23-1972 NYC Dark Star -> Big Boss Man
09-10-1972 Hollywood Dark Star -> Jack Straw (drums before Straw but with David Crosby)
09-16-1972 Boston Dark Star -> Brokedown Palace
09-27-1972 Jersey City Dark Star -> Cumberland Blues
10-23-1972 Milwaukee Dark Star -> Mississippi Half-Step
11-19-1972 Houston Dark Star -> Weather Report Suite Prelude
03-16-1973 Nassau Dark Star -> Truckin' (into Dew, wow!)
03-24-1973 Philly Dark Star -> Sing Me Back Home
06-10-1973 RFK Dark Star -> He's Gone
05-14-1974 Missoula Dark Star -> China Doll (let It Grow->Dark Star, thanks Dave)
07-25-1974 Chicago Dark Star -> Slipknot!
01-10-1979 Nassau Dark Star -> Not Fade Away
12-31-1981 Oakland Dark Star -> Bertha
10-20-1990 Berlin Dark Star -> Throwing Stones
09-26-1991 Boston Dark Star -> Saint of Circumstances
12-16-1992 Oakland Dark Star -> All Along The Watchtower
09-13-1993 Philly Dark Star -> Terrapin Station
Forensicdoceleven,About the
Forensicdoceleven,
About the concert on 21 June 1971 at the Château d'Hérouville, you can find two articles of the French rock press of the time:
- "Best", August 1971: http://gratefuldead.forumactif.com/t579-best-aout-71
- "Rock'n'Folk" August 1971: http://gratefuldead.forumactif.com/t578-rock-folk-aout-71
I wish you a good read.
has anybody heard yet?
I don't follow the forum on a regular schedule, but, has there been any indication as to when we might see shipment?
And on an unrelated note, when is Dave's 16 hitting the mail?
Happy autumn all!
Hey lowspark
If you love French press. Try a Moka pot.
Caught your joke, but you love coffee I can tell!,
@Mr Charlie
Did you order the box, or the USB? The former has mostly been shipped out, with a few unfortunate delays for some people. The USB has not shipped, as far as anyone knows.
DaP16 has definitely shipped. You should probably see it early next week if it didn't come today.
@bobaloo - I'll have to google that.... *UPDATE* Ah, yes.. that's a classic method. Never used one, surprisingly.. but it definitely has a reminiscent appearance. Probably a fixture in one of my grandparents' kitchens.
Individual show digital downloads........
So, does anyone else believe that the downloads for individual shows won't be made available until the infamous, yet to be seen, lightning bolt USB thumb drive completely sells out? That would be a real shame since it might not be totally eliminated from the inventory, if it truly does exist, until after the holidays.
1971 Herouville
Merci Alain, pour les docs sur Herouville.
Jerry wears the same Adidas Shoes I got in the seventies. Funny,
you can buy them now as vintage, means without smell...
I love french press part of the time, enjoy it some of the time, and hate it rest of the time.
1971, best Not Fade Away GDTRF Bad and Johnnie B Good ever!!!
On tap today....
....Riverbend '85. First set starts off pretty rough. Alabama, GSET and TLEO are pretty forgettable. Especially TLEO. Sad and humorous at the same time. Jerry was totally lost. The Persian reared it's ugly head. I counted three false endings.
Picks up during Minglewood. Jerry woke up and nails Tennessee Jed. Esau is wonderful. Healy effects introduce Loser. Again, Jerry was spot on. Let It Grow ends the set on a high, high note....
Second set soon. Remembering loving that set on my old Maxell II tape. Can't wait. As I recall, a fierce storm rolled through during Smokestack. Rolling thunder was heard on my old tape. Wonder if it comes through on this release....
....Happy Halloween friends....I stocked up on Reeses and Butterfingers. My family's favorites in case we have extra left over....
Oh, and as far as sound quality....
....Riverbend sounds pretty fukin good....
Another great Cumberland!
On the 73 show now and every Cumberland in this box has been excellent! One of my all time Dead favorites! This show starts a little "slow" then picks up steam. The second set is killer! Took a chronological break and listened to some of the 82 show to see what all the "hubub" is about the sound. I think it sounds OK. Listened to it on my PC and home stereo and while its not as "full" sounding as the others it sounds OK to me. It is a very good show and thats why Dave wanted us to have it I guess! Waiting for DaP 16 and hopefully 30 Days will start tomorrow! Take care folks and Happy Halloween!!!
davidadavis - 9/27/72, 10/27/79
Thanks for the Dark Star pairings list. 9/27/72 is not only one of my favorite Dark Stars, but that transition into Cumberland is so perfect, and perfectly absurd, it makes me laugh and shake my head every time. Grateful Dead at its finest.I'd always thought this show was the final vintage Attics (first in two years, as well), but someone mentioned one from October '72...?
Speaking of October....
Happy Hallowe'en, everyone! And a torrential one it is in Portland....loving it myself, but the poor kids....
October 27th, 1979 ~ five songs into this one, my only thought was, "I sure hope this gets better...!" Very perfunctory beginning, to my ears, and the worst Big River I've ever heard. Very disappointing considering the monster version on the monster Dick's 5 from two months later (a five-star show for sure ~ hottest Alabama Getaway ever).
Unlike David, I never had this tape, but I knew there must be a reason he chose it. Sure enough, the first set picks up with Easy to Love You and catches fire with Minglewood (though Jerry isn't putting his finale solo in yet ~ that's okay, he gets his licks in overtop the last verse). Stagger Lee's a little lyrically challenged, but very sweet outro jam, and the boys have indeed entered the sweet zone for the duration.
For all its length, Dancin' isn't terribly dynamic on first listen. Steady groove, though, and Jerry's in lightning-fast-lead mode all night, in fact. Similar story with Franklin's, until the "you plant ice, you gonna harvest wind" verse, and then this version really soars to another level. The last jam quiets to a whisper, surely they're ending it, right?, and then it whips back up into another glorious round of musical mirth. That GoGD magic can always strike at any time, and it really does with this Franklin's. From there, through Drums and beyond, they're in the zone. Caution jam, though Phil doesn't really hit the classic ascending/descending riff, is inspired fun, Jerry & the drummers are all over it, and then a really intense Other One. Heads must've loved Brent putting the organ back into this song after all those years (though he'd switched to piano by the time I was seeing shows).
His organ really simmers on the long, slow Not Fade Away out of Drums. On a lesser night, this tempo might drag, but here it's snaky and funky, the last few minutes hitting some particularly tasty interplay..I dare observe Bob's slide here is as creative an element as any other. When he's using it in a supporting role, it can be really cool (Wharf Rat & Black Muddy River come to mind).
Black Peter's "See here how everything chorus" is perfect, and Brent's organ on this tune shimmers and really nails the color of the mood.
Have to say, when the piano solo began on Round 'n Round, I spaced for a moment and thought, "wow, Keith's hot tonight" and then remembered it was Brent! Sorry, but Keith's solos in later years didn't always deliver the goods. Then he switches to organ on a dime, and when the tempo kicks into double-time, he's just smoking, along with Jerry and everyone else. Really great night for the drummers.
In conclusion, very cool show. As Dave puts it in the liner notes: "when they did hit their stride--they really hit it!"
Gosh, where to next with this box of shows? An ear issue and other circumstances have limited me to only three so far (not counting the '84 Dew I couldn't resist streaming)......but it's a rainy Saturday, and I'm ready for the next one..... 77? 67? 84?
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