30 Trips Around The Sun Box & Digital USB

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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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May 16, 2016 - 2:46am

#81

One Man

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May 17, 2011

And May I Add...

1973 - This one is simply monstrous. It sputters a bit getting started, but by the time of China/Rider, there is no turning back. Yes, that TOO jam segment looks great on paper and it lives up to your wishes. There are a couple of aud patches and neither one is pitch corrected. These are minor blemishes, and this show will enjoy much play around here.
May 15, 2016 - 12:23am

#82

Younger_than_Y…

Joined:
July 1, 2009

More Listening Required

Listened to the first 4-5 shows last year and think I went in to much. Just listened to '68 and found it amazing! Jerry's guitar sounds so happy and bouncy. Rough sound at first and Phil is to high in the mix and Bobby to far back, but it gets better. 1967 is crazy good. No doubt primal Dead. The sound is very fresh. Has there ever been music like that since? No band could match these guys live.
May 14, 2016 - 5:24am

#83

One Man

Joined:
May 17, 2011

1966-1972

Who scared away Kate? Stop doing that. I really miss her posts. Did she erase one below? Here are some thoughts thus far. I also have song-by-song notes, too long for here: 1966 – As you would expect, this show features embryonic versions of many songs that grew to much greater proportions in later years. It also contains a bunch of relative rarities, and it all sounds pretty good. I think this is a great choice to open the box, even if a couple of songs are incomplete. The vibe is very pizza parlor. 1967 – As expected again, our heroes have audibly expanded their musical talents by this time and have incorporated more original tunes into their act. The sound quality here is as good as possible, since it was mixed from an archived 8-track source tape, only one of two multi-tracks in the whole box. Pig is big on this show. I like his songs best, plus “New Potato Caboose”. “Viola Lee Blues” also got a lot of love from listeners, and while I think it’s grand, you could probably find a hotter one or two. 1968 – This is a short show, and it really takes off about halfway through, with the early rendition of “Dark Star”. The sound is a little rough, and probably would have prevented release in a stand-alone context. So we are lucky to have this little unpolished gem, and I for one will certainly give it an occasional spin. The jams are big, big, big. 1969 – There was some chatter about this show being in the same league as the famous Fillmore West run of just a few days hence. But it is not of that caliber, and because it shares so many songs with that more snazzy series of shows, I probably won’t be listening much to this one. I do particularly like the take on “Death Don’t Have No Mercy”. 1970 – This is the clear winner thus far. The sound is fuzzy at times, and the organ is but a shadow, but the playing makes up for any audio slights. Do not miss the jam out of “Drums”, nor the jam in “Dancing in the Street”. In fact, do not miss any of this show. 1971 – As much as I love the 1970 show, I find this one somewhat spotty, mainly due to under-rehearsed new songs and one inexcusable cut in “Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad”. The good stuff is good, however. Again, there is little chance this show would ever have seen the light of day if not for this giant thematic collection of goodies. 1972 – Are there any truly bad shows from this year? I think not. This one is marvelous, with only a couple of rough spots and two big jam vehicles to make up for any transgressions. I could see this as a Dave’s Pick, or whatever series you name. It will take its rightful place alongside all other official releases from 1972. You know what to expect here, and you get it.
May 12, 2016 - 3:50pm

#84

Mr.Dc

Joined:
April 7, 2014

KYtrips

I have enjoyed your 30trips show write ups, thanks for posting.
May 12, 2016 - 5:49am

#85

ladwasur

Joined:
May 12, 2016

Nice

good thing you dont have to pay to watch your seaside chats,, the audio is awful, a little thing called wind makes it worse than listening to an awful audience tape. For somebody who is always picky about sound quality, ya might want to get those things fixed, so its not painful to watch. http://www.worldworx.tv
May 9, 2016 - 8:25am

#86

KYTrips

Joined:
August 25, 2012

1971

This is just a REALLY solid show, from beginning to end. There aren't a lot of super highlights, nor are there any clunkers, in my opinion. The Casey Jones opener is really strong, and the rest of the first set just continues in it's footsteps. Again, nothing stand-out, but everything is just really, really good. I particularly enjoyed "Me and Bobby McGee" (which I'm not normally big on) and "Ain't It Crazy (The Rub)". The shortened PITB near the end of the first set is also a nice change from the longer, jammy PITBs that would become the band's norm. The second set also is a good one, with my personal highlights being Truckin', The Other One and NFA. I hate to sound so repetitive, but really, there's nothing bad to say about this show and there are really no stand-out, blow your mind moments. It's just a really good show. Show rating: B+
April 21, 2016 - 8:51am

#87

KYTrips

Joined:
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1970 (WOOOOOO!!!!)

Moving into a new decade, the Dead don't miss a beat. The first time I listened to this show I was driving my car to work early in the morning. I thought... "Wow... this is a nice "Cold Rain & Snow" opener as it came to a delicious conclusion. Little did I know I was about to be ripped from my peaceful, easy, early-morning bliss by a sound which can only be described as the shriek of a banshee following the opening number. Woooooooo!!!! Ahh... Bobby Weir welcomes us all to Winterland. Let me just say... this show is a GEM. It's got everything I want in a GD show... energy, an interesting setlist, and some top-notch performances. CR&S opener, as mentioned, is a very nice version. It's followed by a great China Cat > Rider, which would only be better if Jerry hadn't screwed up the lyrics at what I believe to be the most critical point of this pairing. "Technical Difficulties" then ensue, which provide for some entertaining on-stage banter, followed by some more blood-curdling screams from Mr. Weir. "Mama Tried" is straight-forward as always, and done well here. Then, the show REALLY starts for me when they break out "It's A Man's World", with Pig laying down the vocals. A song I wish they'd played more often. A very early "Candyman" follows, and you can tell that the boys are still working this one out a bit. A great "Hard to Handle" and an unremarkable "Cumberland Blues" close out the first disc. The second disc starts with a big, fat, tasty "Cryptical Envelopment" sandwich, with "Drums" and some jamming leading into an awesome "The Other One" as the filler in that sandwich. Nicely done, boys! A great version of "Dire Wolf" follows and then the boys stretch their legs and get into "jam mode" and kick into a high-energy "Dancing in the Street". The show closes with an absolutely high-energy, delightful Lovelight > NFA > Lovelight which goes on for about 20 minutes! Overall, a fantastic show with very few "boring" moments for me. High point for me is definitely the first half of the second disc, but it's followed closely by the final 20 minutes of the show. Show grade: A-
April 11, 2016 - 7:04am

#88

Sixtus_

Joined:
November 8, 2014

re: The Eleven/75

Thanks LoveJerry, glad I'm not the only one this has bothered and that others have noticed. It could have been a fun romp through the melody especially after the absence. We still have our beloved '68's and 69's when there's a hankerin'.... Sixtus
April 10, 2016 - 5:41pm

#89

LoveJerry

Joined:
March 19, 2015

The Eleven / '75

Sixtus, I was disapointed as well. The 30 Trips 1975 Eleven Jam is not the actual melody that underlies the vocal portion of the The Eleven, it's the bass line that they all jam to during the second part of the Eleven (so for example if you tune into the 10 minute mark of the Two From the Vault version, that's what they're playing on the 30 Trips 1975 Eleven Jam).
April 9, 2016 - 7:47pm

#90

jrf68@hotmail.com

Joined:
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Fish On!

First brown of the year today in tha John D. Rockefeller,Jr. Memorial Parkway.(A little slice-o-heaven in between GT & Jellystone) ;0)

John Perry Barlow

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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

73 China

Are there some short drop outs during China Cat on the 73 show? I'm hearing a couple almost pops towards the end of the track...

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...

Deadbase

Thanks Bob.Not sure how this will look on my Kindle (or if it can be viewed on my IPAD) but for $2.99 it's worth a try.

Deadbase On Kindle

Thanks for the heads up.

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…

ipad

need the amazon kindle app for it to work on itunes. Downloaded it to my wife's ipad and my kindle fire hd (tablet). I think the file is too large for traditional kindle readers, at least my entry kindle reader model version...

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

1989 show

The multi-track from 1989 in this box sounds wonderful. What were the other multi-tracks that were included?

Multitrack

1967.

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.

claney

Thanks. I certainly had some negative waves waiting for the box so I put that one up. Ooops. But I also love the characters & humor,so I'm stickin' to it for now.:) Love your avatar too! That's who I'm rootin' for. Go Royals!

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

Bob is correct.You can load this on your tablet (or Phone) using the Kindle app. but it is not available on any of the pure Kindles. A great value for $2.99. Easy to bookmark things you want, add notes, etc.

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!

Deadbase

Interesting that you got it to load to a kindle.When I was on Amazon and tried to use the deliver to option it only allowed me to choose my IPAD or Phone. Sorry if I gave out bad info. about loading to kindles.

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...

To Gary

Hello!I send you a PM.

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.

Alain

I love French Press! *Buh dump dump.. CHING!*

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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