MAY 1977: Get Shown The Light Box

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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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February 27, 2017 - 10:31am

#441

deadegad

Joined:
February 2, 2011

Terrapin Station - Studio Original - and Furthur.

I read the the poster's comment about someone never having heard the studio version of TS . . .. And, yes, it is epic. . .. The suite part is fantastic. Furthur performed the full suite studio version many times and absolutely nailed it! Those tricky transitions. . .. The dramatic crescendos. . .. Epic stuff. Fine lyrics. Mythological images and characters. Well done Robert Hunter Sir.
February 27, 2017 - 10:28am

#442

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: Road Trip 3.1 Sugaree

Agree on the 12/28/79 Sugaree. If the riding mower wasn't out of fuel, I'd go back and reword that last post to read something like.. Sugaree is one of my favorite first set tunes and Spring 77 was a high water mark for this song onstage. Clearly there were a few high water marks for this song over the years. That reads better. Like rgergelis, there's a few I'm very fond of but cannot remember the exact dates. In the early 80's Jerry was making this very cool inflection point during the verse, "...how come you lay awake ALL night long" that I really like. I want to say it was circa 81 or so, perhaps around the Essen W. Germany show. Its about the same period Althea was very strong too. Lots of good ones to pull from. I also enjoy the version on the Winterland 74 Bonus Disc, its one of the few Sugaree's we have on video out there. oh.. below lists the shows where Sugaree was played at the Omni. I hope this narrows your search, rgergelis. 12/12/73- The Omni - Atlanta, GA 04/03/90- The Omni - Atlanta, GA 03/03/92- The Omni - Atlanta, GA 03/27/95- The Omni - Atlanta, GA
February 27, 2017 - 9:56am

#443

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Joined:
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Question Re: epic Sugarees

I had a cassette of a SBD from the Omni Atlanta, late 70's or early 80's believe Sugaree was second song of first set, but since archive link here shit the bed, I have no frame of reference,my deadbase was stolen a while back, it was like 18 minutes and it smoked...any help on the date would be appreciated. My brain is telling me April 3rd, but it's foggy at best....Working on digitizing my stash... Thanks in advance...
February 27, 2017 - 9:49am

#444

SPACEBROTHER

Joined:
June 4, 2007

Speaking of epic Sugaree's

The version that opens the show from Road Trips Volume 3 Number 1 12/28/79 is a monster. Many in the early '80's could be considered all-timers.
February 27, 2017 - 7:35am

#445

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: Heebie Jeebies & Other 77 Shows

I fear for my life when I post at that other place. :D I got to thinking about To Terrapin last night.. I forget who posted the details, but they were correct.. it was an impromptu release to create some hype around Spring 1990. But if it does have a best ever Sugaree (as we've already seen that's subject to interpretation).. that's reason enough for me for it to get some basking time in the sun. Sugaree is one of those classic Garcia Hunter songs, part of the foundational bedrock of the GD's song cannon. I've said it before.. I arrived to this party for the playing and jamming.. but I stayed because of the songs, the song writing and their meaning. Sugaree is one of my favorite first set tunes and Spring 77 is probably where it reached its high water mark on stage. Knowing what we know now (that all the tapes for the entire spring tour have been returned to the vault).. I wonder what the remaining 77 releases will look like. I suspect the sound is good enough to warrant box set, perhaps Plangent Processing treatment in addition to getting the Full Norman, but after this box they are a bit spread out. I guess time will tell....
February 27, 2017 - 6:56am

#446

Sixtus_

Joined:
November 8, 2014

3/18/77, The Mower, and KeithFan/Terrapin; DST

First, completely concur with the 3/18/77 Sugaree assessment. This probably flies under the radar at bit, but as others have noted it is a great read. The extended Terrapin that night is special too as others have noted. And, KeithFan - I was floored when I read you hadn't really listened to the Terrapin Station from the studio album proper. This is an absolute monster and you MUST go listen. It will put everything into context for you in terms of the song, the Suite, the lovely choral chanting and brass toward the end. IT's EPIC!!!! ALSO, Jimbo, the new Avatar is just exactly perfect. Well done. And yes, I would trust Mrs. Sixtus with the keys over me on most days. And good to know: no plow needed; the 70 degree weather at the start to the past weekend took care of every last snow pile. Finally, my Dark Star Today has been 2/14/68 (so far). Although a shorty, it's an early goodie. And then take me to the cleaners with that epic Alligator (aka the majority of which is pulled onto the Anthem of the Sun). I've really only been listening to the 2/14 show very recently, and i find it intriguing how they happened to splice up this Alligator for 'Anthem' - I assume to fit on an LP side. But is also does meld into a kind of giant epic Alligator jam, which one might not necessarily know was all spliced together at first glance/listen.... Oh, and eyes43 - that Watkins Glen jam of which you speak - you may or may not be aware, but a good portion of this was actually released officially several years ago as part of one the first big era-spanning box sets. I had never sought it out in it's native context though, so that's cool to see. Just prior to around 14 minutes in there, there's a little section that almost has a proto-Franklin's Tower feel that carries along pretty well. Happy Week, All Sixtus
February 27, 2017 - 2:08am

#447

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Joined:
February 21, 2011

@Eyes43

It's not '74 either...:-) As per the hyperlink you posted the correct date is 1973/07/27 And agreed, the soundcheck was amazing....
February 26, 2017 - 10:31pm

#448

eyes43

Joined:
April 9, 2013

its not 77 but....

im sure you have all heard this many times, but this (jam > wharf rat), from the sound check at the grand prix racecourse, Watkins Glen, actually 7/27/74, the night before the summer jam festival (7/28/74 with the allman brothers and the band)...it is incredible! this is one phil heavy and very tasty jam, into a nice wharf rat. here is a direct link on relisten: http://relisten.net/grateful-dead/1973/7/27-1/jam-wharf-ratthe whole sound check is great, minus the few cuts and bumps, but what an amazing thing to have actually been there...i can only imagine! definitely use your headphones! im not sure if this link will take you to a playable spot, as it doesnt seem to, on my iphone, but if you do not yet have it, and you do have an iphone, you must get the relisten app...there you can easily bring it up, and checkout the whole sound check. if the link above does not take to you a playable page on your phone, it will on your laptop. the "fire jam" inside this jam, is nice, real nice! so maybe it should be (jam > fire jam > wharf rat)! an excellent half hour! and while i am at it....as i do every now and again, tonight i had to give the final "so many roads" from the very last GD show, a watch and listen, as a pro-shot video of the entire song, is on youtube. yeah, yeah, i know its 95, but this particular "so many roads", if you were there, you must remember it! it was amazing, and jerry just keeps pushing from deep down to belt this one out. if you can watch it without tears...well...heres the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sFyRQPraJ8 "the kids they dance, and shake their bones!"
February 26, 2017 - 9:01pm

#449

Moonwalker

Joined:
July 11, 2014

Processing

Anyone else's order still "processing"? I ordered before they sold out and got the confirmation email. But my card has not been run, and when I check the status of my order it says processing.
February 26, 2017 - 6:56pm

#450

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

We are everywhere....

....I wore my "Make America Grateful Again" tee to the store. It's got a nice stealie on it. The guy at the meat counter noticed it. We reminisced about the Vegas years. He went to a couple of shows. Said it was freedom. I fist bumped him and agreed. He said the world could use that sort of freedom again. I couldn't argue....and yes, the Sugaree does deliver the goods....

John Perry Barlow

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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.

The 5/8/77 lp boxset on amazon!

The lp boxset is available with free shipping for prime members on amazon. Just fyi! Now if this broke down website would let me order the cd boxset of all four shows, it would be nice...or wait, it would just be normal ecomerce. Isn't ordering off the internet gotten pretty easy...isn't that what most people do? Half the people out there don't go to grocery stores anymore, they have there groceries delivered to their front door, after making a simple online order. But we fans cannot order THEE boxset we have been waiting decades for!!! Sheesh!

3hrs of trying . . .

and still no luck.I've tried 3 different browsers, 4 if you count my iPhone and can't get purchase to go through. As a loyal listener and someone who has just about every release ever, I hope this gets straightened out soon.

The 5/8/77 lp boxset on amazon!

Thanks man

1

they should have set the max quantity at 1....

Outta Time

I've been trying to order this for 3+ hours now. What a shame.....we've all been waiting for this release for a long time. I'm done for now as I have obligations this evening. BTW...I talked customer service and they're doing the same thing we're doing. Trying to order it online. It's like when the Griswalds went to Wally World. AHU, AHU, SORRY WE'RE CLOSED. Good luck to you all! I gotta go but my friends can stick around......

The Great May '77 Crash of 2017

Just by chance I logged in on this sight within moments after they opened this page. I watched Dave's video above (about 15 minutes later) then successfully placed an order and received my confirmation notice. About 5 minutes after that while typing a post, the site crashed. I used Google Chrome with no issues in ordering. I've had problems ordering in the past while using Explorer if this information is helpful to anybody.

Urghh

My guess is that so far they might have sold 4. This will be another one of those instances where due to an ordering system that can't handle orders there will be many many duplicate orders (just like many in fact!). I must confess that i am rapidly approaching the couldn't care less if i get this one or not threshold. Judging from the amount of guests shown as on the site they may be the subject of a DOS attack.

THANK YOU

Been trying for hours on this site, now I just have to wait it out for the cd boxset.

Get ready for $500 online

These are gonna get swamped & then re-sold. Hopefully, they up the limit like they did with Europe '72.

Forbidden

One can only take being forbidden so many times in one afternoon. Have been trying for hours..have gotten to the "place order" stage about 10 times to be booted back to the cart. No email confirmations. I'm out.

Fcuking Hopless!

Sitting here in Australia trying to order the box set and all I get is error messages no matter what browser I use.

Absolute Joke of the worst kind

Even worse than trying to buy a concert ticket

Shown the light

And it is was a freight train coming down on me. Over three hours, two lap tops an ipad and smart phone, plus on hold with the 800 number. NO LUCK!

Sorry for the triplicate message

Another result of the custerf*ck going here!

UGH

3 Hours and I still can't order this thing. I get right up to the Complete Order a few times, and it bombs. Nice Job Dead.net.

LP at least.....

yes bought the lp on amazon.com at least, now if only dead.net would take more of my money.

WTF???????

The One and Only run of shows, and the web site and phone ordering system break down??? WTF???

Sorry for the triplicate message

Another result of the custerf*ck going here!

Shown the light

And it is was a freight train coming down on me. Over three hours, two lap tops an ipad and smart phone, plus on hold with the 800 number. NO LUCK!

Its Sold Out...

Total Bullshit!!! ABSOLUTELY TOTAL BULLSHIT! You should be able to place an order no problem! This will probably end my Daves subscription run.. Have this release and its limited to 15,0000..CMON! You guys are going to lose a lot of business! Better make more!

Sheesh!

The Trump administration is running more smoothly than this place!

May '77 - 403 Forbidden

Come on guys - why are we Forbidden... Might have to rely on the Internet Archives to listen to these shows if Deadtech keeps failing...

Crazy

I have been trying to order for 3 hours now.Laptop, ipad and phone (I have been hung up on twice). This is worse than Europe Box. Bummer, all of our luck changes soon.

Crazy

I have been trying to order for 3 hours now.Laptop, ipad and phone (I have been hung up on twice). This is worse than Europe Box. Bummer, all of our luck changes soon.

May '77 - 403 Forbidden

Come on guys - why are we Forbidden... Might have to rely on the Internet Archives to listen to these shows if Deadtech keeps failing... The Archives are free...............................

Its Sold Out...

c'mon

been trying to obtain 1 copy of the box set since receiving the announcement--now, three and a half hours ago--have tried multiple web browsers and even an iPhone, all to no avail. shows in cart, and then "poof!," gone. have been waiting for buffalo replacement since ben clark took my maxell tape (sbd) t nepal and up everest back in 2003. c'mon WB music--get it together.

Its Sold Out...

It's In my cart...

But I can't proceed to checkout...

It's In my cart...

But I can't proceed to checkout...

if I just keep one in my

if I just keep one in my shopping cart perpetually will it always be on "hold" for me until they fix their website server?

if I just keep one in my

if I just keep one in my shopping cart perpetually will it always be on "hold" for me until they fix their website server?

I've now had this thing

I've now had this thing essentially ordered four times, only to have the system crash as it's processing. Not to mention 17 copies in my cart at once, due to this idiotic ordering site. What a cluster....!!!

Another seaside chat please

Maybe a chat on not letting that deal go down

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice...

Amazing that this can happen again after the Europe 72 debacle. Hopefully things will get sorted out quickly and those who cherish this music will receive what they've been waiting for all these years. Not a good look for Dead.Net, but there's still time to do the right thing and right this ship.

I've been stuck in the Forbidden Zone

for hours.I give up.

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

with you there, I'm done

this experience has been a huge let down for the Deadheads. Pure trickeration. I'm calling on Monday to cancel my Dave's subscription. I'm done with this website. Funny thing is . . . they don't give a fudgie the whale. They made their bank. They sold out. Literally.

Travesty

They should have shut the site down a long time ago, fixed the problem, and then rescheduled the sale.

The Forum '77 show

It figures one of the only shows from '77 they don't have would be my 1st show at the Forum in LA. And I better get one of these box sets. Totally uncool for such a small batch of these to be made available. All this does is drive up the prices in the sleazo secondary market.

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