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    What's Inside:

    Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
    • 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
    • 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
    • 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
    • 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
    • Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
    • Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
    • Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
    • The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
    • In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
    • Producer's Note by David Lemieux
    • Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
    • Release Date: May 5, 2017

    WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

    NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
    "Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

    BOSTON 5/7/77
    “The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

    CORNELL 5/8/77
    “...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

    “There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

    "This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

    BUFFALO 5/9/77
    "...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

    If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

    Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

    The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

    Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

    Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

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  • Born Cross Eye…
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    In a way I'm glad this box sold out, this "SOLD OUT" ranks 2nd as the fastest sell out of a multi-disc box set unit after "Europe '72: The Complete Recordings" box.Was this release distributed evenly - one unit per order, with no 2nd or more orders from the same party? NO. That's the the way I would have handled it, *if* I had anything to do with Warner Music Group sales and distribution. I feel "lucky" that I was able to order a box. I feel sorry for the people who were shut out of placing an order. I have no doubt that there will be several cancelled orders before the May 5th delivery date, and perhaps there will be a lucky few folks that will get a 2nd chance to order one of those cancelled boxes. And for those who order one or more just to make a profit (100%) a little later, I don't have a kind word for you.
  • deadegad
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    My heart goes out to you!
    That is a serious bummer but SpaceBro is correct more will probably become available as payment/shipping time draws near. Sometimes payments do not go through for whatever reason and more then become available. It is possible that some are deliberately held back and released. That happened with 30Trips. Also I noticed a wish list button or something on the ordering page which is probably like a waiting list. You might call customer service and ask to be put on a waiting list for when more become available. Good Luck!
  • rcg
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    August West, This is a long shot, but my understanding is that Ebay sellers must list & offer a physical product, not a pre-order that is technically unavailable at the time they offer it. This happened with the Europe '72 Mega Box, the sellers offering pre-orders were kicked off the site & the boxes went back into the inventory. Plus, if enough multiple & false orders are added back into the Dead.net inventory, these unreserved copies may go up again as a batch with an email notice to the individuals who unsuccessfully tried to get a copy the first time after the main orders are accounted for. Again, just a shot in the dark but this was how I got a copy of the Europe '72 Box Set. Good luck & hope you get a copy, BG
  • August West Wh…
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    THIS IS SO UNFAIR!!!! DAVE AND DR RHINO HELP!!!
    I TRIED EVERY DAY TO ORDER ONLINE AND 'I COULD NOT GET ACROSS'. I TRIED 5X ON SAT THROUGH RHINO W/ 4 CARDS AND PAYPAL, TOOK ME TO THE LAST STAGE EVERY TIME AND THEN SAID "THIS FORM OF PAYMENT INVALID.' I HAD FAITH AND KEPT TRYING EVERY DAY. SO TODAY I FINALLY CALL TO MAKE SURE I GET ONE AND IT SOLD OUT AN HOUR AGO!!!!! I BUY EVER THING THEY RELEASE AND NOT TO SELL,TO LISTEN TO AND TO READ AND TO COLLECT AND LOOK AT PICS AS I LISTEN. I DO 30 DAYS EVERY YEAR AND AM ON THE FORUMS ALL THE TIME, AND I GET SHUT OUT OF THE BOX I WANTED MORE THAN EVER AND NEVER THOUGHT WOULD HAPPEN (MISSING TAPES NOT IN THE VAULT, ETC) THIS LIMITED ED. CRAP IS UNFAIR. ALREADY MULTIPLE EBAY OFFERS FOR $300- DOUBLE AND IT IS NOT EVEN OUT UNTIL 5/5. THE LADY ON THE PHONE SAID SHE WOULD DO ME AN 'ESCALATION' IN CASE THERE ARE ANY EXTRAS THEY FIND AND WILL EMAIL ME IN 2 DAYS. I AM NOT HOLDING MY BREATHE,THIS IS SO UNFAIR AND SO NOT HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS.I MAY JUST BOYCOTT DEAD.NET AND RHINO IF THEY DON'T FIX THIS. BEST BOX EVER AND THEY HAVE ALMOST A WEEK OF ONLINE ORDER PROBLEMS! NOT ACCEPTABLE, PROVIDE ENOUGH COPIES FOR ALL OF US RHINO! THANKS FOR THE MOST SAUGHT AFTER BOX BEING ONLY 15,000 COPIES. I HAVE BEEN WAITING 20 YRS FOR A BOX LIKE THIS AND NOW IT WILL COST ME DOUBLE ON EBAY. I AM DISGUSTED W/ DEAD.NET AND RHINO RIGHT NOW. FEEL LIKE A STRANGER! I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OVER THE YEARS ON MUSIC AND GEAR AT DEAD.NET. IF I DO NOT BOYCOTT THEM COMPLETELY, I WILL AT LEAST BUY NOTHING BUT THE LIM ED RELEASES AND RESELL THEM TO MAKE UP FOR THE EXTRA I HAVE TO PAY ON EBAY NOW. I ALWAYS SWORE I WOULD NOT BE A SLIME BALL AND DO THAT, BUT HEY- IF U CAN'T BEAT THEM???
  • August West Wh…
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    scum bag scalpers and bots beat us to this one!
    I screwed up by not calling on SAT and believing the email I got about 'patience' and order problems, I got shut out and feel like vomiting! Scalpers are selling them for $300 on ebay already!!!!!! 15,000 was too low for this one. so unfair. makes me want to boycott and just do archive from now on.I got shut out of FTW too, mail ordered and drew a cool pic and everything. The scalpers screwed us again
  • August West Wh…
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    Why oh Why only 15000 copies?!?!?!?!?!
    I am so bummed about this, I just can't believe that they would roll out a box set this important and not have the online order stuff tested and set to go! This is heartbreaking - $300 on ebay already!!!! bottom feeding scum order 10 copies and I get none. They should limit it to 2-3 copied per person at least. this sux! Left outside looking in! NO light shown to me here, only darkness that has got to give! Dave and Dr Rhino - please find me a copy! I am a faithful head w/ over 100x seeing Jerry live! I need this box.
  • Frank Weissenborn
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    I pushed the button "subscribe" on the order site (next to the "sold out" info) and was told that I was "already subscribed to this product", although I didn't place an order. Does anybody know what that means?
  • owlshead
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    Thanks! And yes, in a way, I wish it stuck so i don't have to think about it in couple months... but, reading some of the post of folks getting shut-out... Really bummed for these guys, hope something can be done! 15,000 just doesn't seem right for this... and i don't know how many flippers bought this? I know that sometimes can be overstated, but?
  • SPACEBROTHER
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    Sold out?
    I would keep checking back as it's often the case here that more become available. Of any show releases that I would expect to see sell out fast, Cornell and Buffalo are the most likely candidates next to 8/27/72, FW '69 and E '72. I was surprised when the Winterland '77 box became a hot commodity. If 2/13-14/70 had been released as limited instead of as a Dicks Pick, that too would have been in high demand. Same story with 3/29/90 and a few shows from TTATS. Seeing as a digital option will be available on the release day, resale prices for the actual box won't be as obscenely high as the FW '69 box. If and when tptb decide to re-release that one as a digital option, the reseller market will take a hit.
  • mcgruber
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    MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT BOX Packaging
    Glad I got in on this. Thinking I should have grabbed an extra, but that's okay. I'm really curious about the details of the packaging and if it will be anything like the other epic May 77 box set, which is my favorite box set packaging from their 70s releases. At the moment it looks pretty basic and less involved than the July 78 set, but I'm hoping that changes. The book looks interesting (which is being released on 4/11/17): https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/150170432X/hnetreviews-20?dev-t… I hope they give the box set some laser cutouts and psychedelic look. I'll be watching for updates. Been raging out to the remastered matrix version floating around and totally loving it!!
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CLICK HERE FOR THE
ALL MUSIC EDITION

SOLD OUT

What's Inside:

Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
• 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
• 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
• 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
• 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
• Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
• Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
• Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
• The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
• In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
• Producer's Note by David Lemieux
• Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
• Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

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Even though we all knew it was coming, just seeing it here gives me goose bumps! Can't wait...
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Yes indeed, my copy is ordered. Oh happy day!!
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....same artist as the first 1977 box. Neat!....
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A very big day in modern Grateful Dead history. Way to go guys.. this place is going to go nuts.
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First off, these are truly great shows. If you are one of the few folks here debating whether or not the quality of all four shows stands up to the price tag, I will say that YES, they are that good. That being said, I would hazard to guess that most of us who frequent this site have had great sounding recordings of these shows for many years. Is it worth ponying up $154 to have the artwork, the book, and Normanized versions of these shows? Well,... I didn't really hesitate. Besides, its a credit card, not real money, right? Would I have liked some other shows released as a box? Sure. Will I enjoy the hell out of this set. I have been for years :) Peace
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so nice. very happy. Sixtus F that. I'm GIDDY!!!!
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Scooped this one up quick. Now we all just have to wait for May. Unzipping the digital single now...
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couldn't get my credit card out quick enough would love to know what the other 350 reels contain
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New Haven was my second show...3rd row center. That second set is burnt into my brain. First show was Palladium on 5/01. My original Cornell cassette is spliced with scotch tape, so this should be a fine upgrade.
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A grateful dead letter day. Thanks Dave.
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Personally I think Buffalo is the best show of the run. Cornell's popularity is a result of being in early wide circulation as a well recorded show. "Best show ever" status could be applied to many performances throughout their 30 year career, but there's no doubt that Cornell is a good one. One of the earliest soundboard bootlegs in my collection from when I first started collecting tapes in the late-'80's. As a four show release, this is a little pricey though.
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Don't want anyone getting frustrated trying to order this, so in case anyone else has this issue, here's a note I posted on the 21 board: Tip for anyone ordering online - I have had problems in the past ordering where the site shows an order in my cart at first, but then shows empty when I click to get to the checkout page. I think I remember other people mentioning a problem like this on previous orders too. That happened to me when using "never" allow third party cookies in Firefox. Changing that setting to "always" allow third party cookies took me to a proper checkout page. So anyone having problems with checkout may want to try setting cookies to allow all. Thanks, Dave and Company!
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40th anniversary, Betty Boards back, inevitable. Cornell was my first DAT back in '93. I'd had a couple really dreadful sounding tapes I'd received from friends over the years and a few insanely expensive bootleg CDs of some recent shows I'd picked up; "European imports", finally figured I should just start trading, bought a Tascam DA88, found a dude offering to trade for blanks and postage and a week later got a package with a tape saying "play this first", it was like a blind man seeing for the first time! Don't know what took me so long, I'd been seeing as many shows as I could manage since '87. Good times.
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I just got off the phone with Customer Service as I had difficulty on website. e-mail confirmation sent!! THANK YOU DAVE!! I haven't listened to these shows ever, so I am really excited!!
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You've never heard Cornell? Unless you've just recently got on the bus, that's a rarity.
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This is going to be the hottest box yet. Sure we have archive and our old maxell XLIIs, but his is going to be something altogether else... I will be ordering the box and the vinyl!! Sick Sick Sick! I guess I need to start eating beans and rice now.
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Need I say more?
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Sure, I have nice-sounding recordings of all these shows, there's no way I can't get this. Pre-order done. Now, I will forget all about this until some time in early May when I'll get this set in the mail and it will make my day.
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Spacebrother - Always loved 5/9 and my copy (while decent) is probably nothing compared to what the official release will sound like. So excited for this box.
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I have always preferred Buffalo to Cornell. There.. I said it. Glad we are getting the whole lot at once. Happy day, I'm giddy too.
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Once again, encountering difficulties ordering this product. What the ever loving fuck is wrong with this place?
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DONE! So glad I checked in this morning.
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It was just down for about 20 minutes. They must be getting hammered!
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Cart says 8, I just want one, then when I go to cart, it says it's empty. FFS, what is happening???
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YES YES YES PRE ORDERED HAPPY HAPPY THURSDAY
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Now theres nothing left to do but smile smile smile... and listen to this Scarlet>Fire digital download over and over again
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I never thought I'd see the day. Thank you, Dave, Rob, Dead, Mark, Rhino, et al.
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my order confirmation is in the email box marked 1:20 PM CST and the announcement email is marked 1:54 PM CST!
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Now theres nothing left to do but smile smile smile... and listen to this Scarlet>Fire digital download over and over again
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Has it really been 40 years?!?!?!? Got my pre-order in, this box will be amazing and will nicely complement the earlier May '77 release (5/11-5/17).
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Looks like their might be a little bit of excitement for this release. The site just crashed out like crazy. I have my order page all filled out. I think I will wait a little bit before I check out so they can work out the kinks. Don't want to be charged 25 times or not receive a confirmation. Always some weirdness to work out after such a barrage of activity. Well this is the one I have been waiting for! Very excited to see this run finally being released. A very grateful day indeed!
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Confirmed. Finally, an official 5-5-77 ,my birthday show with a standalone St. Stephen. My given name minus the St. :) Happy day Dead friends!
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Site keeps crashing - managed one time to get as far as putting in my address details and then it crashed - back to the start again but won't move from the initial page! Why is ordering from here always such a problem!
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Thank you Betty, Dave, Rhino...and the band. It's a good day.
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Take my money already!!!! I can't get this site to cooperate with the placing of my order!
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I have to say, I have always preferred this show to the night before it. I cannot wait to hear Jerry's jam during TMNS, finally, in perfect sound quality! The splice of the listenable audience source, during the tape flip of the soundboard has always been one of those slightly cringing moments, during an amazing jam! Its there, too, on the Hunter Seamons matrix. Again, the patch, to me has always been listenable, but i have been waiting for this gem given its proper treatment, and official release for many, many, years! The help/slip/frank opener is my favorite, of all time! And the wonderfully beautiful Comes a Time, is pure bliss! Just an all out amazing concert! The rest of the box, is the absolute goods, no doubt! I cannot wait! Thank you to all involved! Now if i can just get my order to go through!!!
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I always preferred Boston. ;-)
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The site is horrible. Just keep trying I guess. And hope.
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I always preferred Boston. ;-)
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What's up with the site? Can't order. You know you're going to have this kind of response to these types of offers. Why can't you have a system that can handle it? It's not like there's not enough money.
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The site is horrible. Just keep trying I guess. And hope.
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No luck for the past hour+ trying to complete my order online, also tried the 1-800 number and it timed out on me TWICE in exactly 17 minutes each call. Their hold system craps out before the customer does! Heck of a note.
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The site is horrible. Just keep trying I guess. And hope.
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