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 26, 2017 - 2:31pm

#461

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Spring 1970....

....Pirate's World piqued my interest in that era, so I looked for a nugget in the goldmine, and lo and behold, I found this.... http://relisten.net/grateful-dead/1970/3/8 ....Archive lists it as Star Theatre. Relisten has it as Travelodge. My DeadBase 50 says Santa Monica Civic Aud with a somewhat different set list. Who cares. It does the job.... Cold Rain And Snow 4:01 + Yellow Dog Story 2:25 + China Cat Sunflower -> 4:42 + I Know You Rider -> 4:41 + High Time 7:45 + Dire Wolf 4:50 + Hard To Handle 8:22 + Monkey And The Engineer 1:47 + I've Been All Around This World 4:32 + Me And My Uncle 3:23 + Black Peter 10:13 + Katie Mae -> 1:49 + Inpromptu Blues 9:39 + Not Fade Away -> 9:44 + Turn On Your Lovelight 13 Some cool banter between HTH and Monkey and the Engineer. Such a neat show, I played it back back to back....check it out....
February 26, 2017 - 2:27pm

#462

simonrob

Joined:
June 7, 2007

The life that you're livin's no good...

...if you only get a half hour to an hour a stretch to listen to the good old Grateful Dead!
February 26, 2017 - 2:10pm

#463

KeithFan2112

Joined:
August 6, 2014

Vguy that's awesome

Such a great show you played it back back to back...that says it all. I've been trying to stick to whole shows lately, but it gets difficult when I only get a half hour to an hour a stretch. Today I listened to about 45 minutes of From Egypt With Love, disc 2 of Red Rocks 7/8, and about the first half hour of 6/10/73 (aka Dead Day RFK). I was convinced by one of you fine folks, that it's worth not waiting for the Full Norman. I burned it to disc, along with Chicago '74 (i.e. the July 25th show that hosts one of the Sacred Seven Dark Stars of '74).
February 26, 2017 - 12:52pm

#464

nitecat

Joined:
November 1, 2010

Sugaree and More!

After several comments here about the Hartford 77 Sugaree, I had to break it out and see...YES it is a great one, with super Jerry leads. The show is good,too, and impressive considering it was the end of the famous May Tour. I had planned to not listen to the current spring 77 box so when the new 77 box arrives, my palate would be ready for new impressions of the songs...but then I got sucked in reading about this Hartford Sugaree. Having broken down for what was truly an awesome performance, I will try to stay away from Spring 77 until the box arrives. Other recent spins: Paris 5/3/72: Working my way (this is work? Naaa) through the E72 box for the second time. This one lies in the shadow of the next night, but still has a strong Truckin>O1>Drums>O1>Bobby McGee>O1>Wharf Rat. TTATS 79: First set highlight: Sailor>Saint>Deal, Second set: Dancin'>Franklin's, and He's Gone>Caution Jam>O1>Drums>NFA>Peter>RoundnRound DaP 11: Wow this is surely one of my favorite Dave's Picks! This November 72 show is different than the earlier Europe shows, well played but less muscle than Europe. It features Truckin>O1>Brokedown Palace that is spine tingly and also great filler-Playin', Wharf Rat- from a show two days earlier. 3/25/90 from Spring 1990 TOO: An underrated show due to the power of the show the next night at the Nick, this show has well played versions of Bird Song, Let it Grow, and a Eyes>S&D, Crazy Fingers>Truckin'>Spoonfull, amazing Jerry guitar at the end of Black Peter, and a Mighty Quinn encore!
February 26, 2017 - 9:34am

#465

icecrmcnkd

Joined:
October 20, 2015

3-18-77, had it on cassette

I'm a big of Terrapin>Alhambra.Hoping it gets the Full Norman someday. Jim, that new mower would look pretty nice with a Bill Walton autograph on it.
February 26, 2017 - 7:23am

#466

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Walton Changes Dye..

Gotta Love Bill. I think for Christmas.. I am going to track him down and send him a tie dyed pair of boxers. Or perhaps a matching pair of rainbow spiral boxers and tightie whities. :D
February 26, 2017 - 6:27am

#467

KeithFan2112

Joined:
August 6, 2014

Who Knew

Thanks Dantian, I didn't realize there was a missing arrangement in the live Terrapin Station. Haven't ever really heard the studio records. I checked my backup hard drive, and I do have 3/18/77 - loading up Terrapin now.....
February 26, 2017 - 6:05am

#468

JeffSmith

Joined:
June 9, 2014

Walton changes Tie Dye in Middle of Broadcast

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/02/bill-walton-change-shirt-off-tie-dye-te…
February 26, 2017 - 1:18am

#469

dantian's last…

Joined:
February 19, 2017

KeithFan

Yes sir, the only live Terrapin ever played that includes the "At A Siding" movement, which otherwise can only be heard on the studio/album version. And, the Sugaree is pretty good too ;)
February 25, 2017 - 7:26pm

#470

muleskinner_blues

Joined:
September 11, 2014

Good Lord willin', if he says I may (and the creek don't rise)

Jimbo - Larry Campbell, one of my favorites..real grit between the toes, do it all, musician. Guy behind the guy for the best modern live Dylan (~99/00, before my time but I love the recordings) and Levon. Glad to see him and Teresa on their own, I enjoyed their 'first' album. I didn't know they played with Phil? Very cool..need to do some digging. Speaking of...holy Han solo Jerry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHXMRd1KTI&t=5s Why you scruffing looking nerf herder.. I love a full band and the possibilities it presents, and like Elwood Blues said..no pharmaceutical product could ever equal the rush you get when the band hits that groove..the people are dancin' and shoutin' and swayin', and the house is rocking. Just exactly perfect. But when it boils down to it, I'm a song guy, maybe outdated but I'm about the structure, the hooks, the 'catchiness', what Dylan said in Chronicles about 'putting the song across'. The essence of that is a guy and his guitar; a master bluesman, practicing his craft. I love the Tomorrow Never Knows of the world, but in my head, if you can't play a song alone on a guitar, you've overdone it. This solo Jerry is the purest of the pure..showcasing all of the songs, his vocals and his playing. Listen how he fills the spaces, not as easy it sounds when you're by yourself and not just strumming chords, though he does get into that a bit. And even the songs..Dylan, Merle, Elizabeth Cotten, some of the best of the Hunter/Dead songbook, English/Scottish/American folklore..Biblical spite, Mardi Gras, the commedia dell'arte. That's not a random 80 minutes right there. I hate to overblow it like uh, I am, but there's something sacred to me of just a guy and his guitar putting it across. But uh..you know besides that, it's OK I guess, cool whatever.

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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.

May 77

When the site is fixed, I'd better be able to order. Need to take care of your devout buyers.If you are out, there's going to be hell to pay. Better print more.

May 77

When the site is fixed, I'd better be able to order. Need to take care of your devout buyers.If you are out, there's going to be hell to pay. Better print more.

May 77

When the site is fixed, I'd better be able to order. Need to take care of your devout buyers.If you are out, there's going to be hell to pay. Better print more.

"Get Shown The Light Box"?.....

....really. Really?....and this is why I drink....

To Hell (in a bucket) with this

I give up.

goes to show..

..the scalpers always win....total shit show

The light is dim

and I will sign up to receive updates from similar artists this time. Will that help?!

To Hell (in a bucket) with this

I give up. Did my order go through it was checking my address and stuff. who knows, who cares, not warners that for sure and in all honestly not me any longer.

Hard to believe that ordering is such an ordeal.

Does anything in America work anymore? This is such an insult to loyal fans.

This is ridiculous. It's been

This is ridiculous. It's been hours! I don't even remember the 2011 rollout of Europe '72 being this bad. Shouldn't a couple of reroutes already been accomplished by now if servers need it? Come on!!!!!!

To Hell (in a bucket) with this

I give up. Did my order go through it was checking my address and stuff. who knows, who cares, not warners that for sure and in all honestly not me any longer.

Seriously??!!

How could you folks not anticipate the demand for this? How could you not limit this to one per customer? Best reconsider that 15000 cap! This is so unprofessional!

They will do digital

They will do digital downloads for 129.98 by next week. just wait.

customer service

the customer service phone number is officially useless - was on hold several times throughout the day before being disconnected after 15 min each time. Now, the phone lines are closed bc it's past 7pm on the east coast. this is amateur hour.

Seriously??!!

How could you folks not anticipate the demand for this? How could you not limit this to one per customer? Best reconsider that 15000 cap! This is so unprofessional!

@johnny361

Agreed, this is what the term Epic Fail was meant for.

What gives...

Has anyone been able to complete an order?

Doubt Its Sold Out.....

Haven't been able to order one all day..... Deadheads crash archaic web-site......doubt this site had ability to move 15K units in a day. Whatever. Will try again later. 5/8/77 is available for pre-order with a simple click from Amazon. But of course, I want this box.

Bummer

What should have been a really great day for all concerned has turned into a .... 403 FORBIDDEN

Don't Let This Deal Go Down !

I don't want to simply pile on a frustrating and deplorable situation. Like many others I've been trying for HOURS to get my pre-order in to no avail. I would only hope that somehow all those who have attempted purchase or have this item in their respective carts are not be left out. I think that's the least that should be done. What a shame to have this fixed only to come back in a day or two to find out you got shut out.

It will all work out everyone

Same thing happened with the Europe 72 release.... I know it is easy to say that it will be ok but it will..... Have some faith. We have been waiting for this release since 1991!!!

yes a small number of people

yes a small number of people say that it has worked for them so there are some going out. I've been in different stages of completing the same order for like 5 hours now.

what a joke

if this is the show deadheads have been asking for all these years why would you limit it you dumb asses.scratching my head

It's not meant to be ... not for me ...

I'll also give up ... It's 1 am in Sweden and I have to get to work "tomorrow". Most of the time I'm thrown back to the shopping cart. Three or four times I have come as far as to fill in my name and address, my card number and everything. But when pressing the last button I get an error message or being sent back to the shopping cart. I'm too tired to spend the rest of the night trying to make a sucessful order. I've tried to order it throught Mozilla Firefox as well as Explorer but that was even worse than my Google browser, which is the one I have used most of the evening. Micke Östlund, Växjö, Sweden

Not to worry....

If the scalpers manage to scoop up most of the sets then we can always download a bit-perfect copy for free off a site like the pirate bay when its released. Who needs a cardboard box anyway?

its limited to physical

its limited to physical copies only they will juice us for the shows as downloads but we will get none of the fanfare every fan deserves after all these years of missing bettys and now they are finally back but oh you can't have them...sorry

I got to the checkout page

I got to the checkout page twice, entered in my CC info, and then a little icon came up saying verifying billing adress, would then boot me back to shopping cart. That has happened twice to me. Called to only get disconnected after 16 mins, email them and they sent back saying sorry we are having issue check back later.

Keep Trying(?)

Yes. It seems some have been fortunate enough to break through. After over an hour and a half of nonstop clicking, I think I finally completed the order (I have a confirmation email anyway). This is painful, but can only suggest to keep trying until it says it's sold out. Some have had luck switching browsers. Good Luck To All!

oh it was just hyped as the most important Dead show ever

I believe this statement will be attached to this box set forever: ....we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out....... I love this part too: ...Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you...

SHAME ON YOU DEAD.NET

This is so piss poor. Ya think, knowing this release is huge, you should have beefed up your servers and internet system. But NO that was not even thought of I bet. TERRIBLE you guys all need to apologize to the faithful

Keep Trying(?)

my dreams are not coming true

my dreams are not coming true Dave. You've made my dreams a living nightmare please wake me up.

Anyone able to get this online?

Hope they fix this issue. Havent seen anyone get an order in

Anyone able to get this online?

Hope they fix this issue. Havent seen anyone get an order in

:)

trying to order this in intensely frustrating

amazon

I was able to order 5/8/77 from amazon, but I want the damn set!

Are You Kidding Me?

I spent 10 minutes reading and salivating over how great this boxed set will be, and when I click "Add to cart", I get a 403:Forbidden message?? What the hell is going on. The original email is only 5 hours old!

Hindsight 20/20

Grossly under-Estimated this one.

I still have one in my

I still have one in my shopping cart but every time I complete the order it just backs me out back to the shopping cart. No when I sign out it rushes through all the checks and then just resets. Oh well I guess I have another 2 hours before I have to wake up for work. Way to send me into a weekend guys.

Really Hoping I'm wrong about this.......

After SEVERAL hours of trying to purchase with no luck, I'm hoping that in some ways this is a joke/metaphor and this release was planned by Donald Trump and his Cabinet???

I got as far as delivery method in checkout....

....spinning wheel of despair now. Been watching it so long, I'm getting dizzy....

time will tell

I had the same thing happen with the DaP subscription. The only way I was ever able to order was to use my ipad. I called customer services earlier today when I placed my order. The guy asked what was wrong with the website. I told him the things that are now happening. He said, that they have been having issues with the site. They are aware, but that does not really help anybody. If for some reason, one of my failed orders come through. I will post. Not sure why they feel this is the best business model. But hey, I don't run the zoo. Best of luck everyone!!

I just got my confirmation

I just got my confirmation email...took about 1.5hrs of trying and retrying....good luck all

1.5 hours

consider yourself lucky i've been here 5.5 hours

Stupidity

They should shut the shit down and try again tomorrow rather than having people continue to seek the fn holy grail like this. This is more aggravating than buying tickets from live nation. I think it is crap how there you enter your address all on one line and the sever has all these addys stored and is crashing because the whole thing is stupid from the start. I think the dead should be giving a nice discount on this time waster. So so so so pissed

there is no bread in the bread box

These guys are like, say hey lets sell you some music you might like. So now I will be up all night just trying to buy the music. I can not because you sell to dealers over me a fan. I have a EBAY account and know what this stuff can sell for. But for you, selling it to dealers on purpose makes you scum. Nobody should be able buy more than, lets me say 4 copys of a release. After that or even knowing that has happened you should see some flags. There are real DEAD HEADS out there that lived through this stuff for real. SHUTTING THEM OUT SHOULD BE A CRIME. As we know crimes are not justified all the time. I have spent the last 4 hours just trying to buy 1 box and 1 Album set. People who sell 10 to a person or buy 10 for a person mess this whole process up.

Keep Trying!

After 4.5 hours of clicking, reloading the webpage and getting through Checkout only to get booted back to the shopping cart numerous times, I finally made it all the way through and got my confirmation. So relieved. Keep trying, folks. It may be slow and tedious, but this box set is still available.

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