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 20, 2017 - 9:36am

#661

schplaque

Joined:
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WTF? Something's Not RIght

So for several days, I periodically tried to purchase "Get Shown The Light" and there's an issue with the website. Today, it's sold out. Is that true? Have scalpers/bots invaded the music purchase realm now? I certainly hope that there's a positive solution to this issue. Print more please!
February 20, 2017 - 9:16am

#662

Alain

Joined:
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To FloridaBobalooToo

I sent you a private message.
February 20, 2017 - 9:07am

#663

chartnav

Joined:
February 20, 2017

Sold out-too fast

My buddy who I went to the Cornell show with tipped me off to the release this morning-too late. Too bad-we had a great time and I would have liked to have the book. I have the show already in good quality and several other of the May 77 run but would still have liked the official release. Why only release 15000 copies when the demand is so high. Same with the Fare Thee Well shows-there were so many people that supported the Dead for so long and would have liked to have seen them one more time-why couldn't they have added 2 or 3 more locations and maybe kept the ticket prices down a little. For now I wish they would at least sell a good old skull and roses white tee shirt-my old one is getting kind of worn out after 40 years.
February 20, 2017 - 8:57am

#664

Dusty.rambler@…

Joined:
March 13, 2015

Credit card charges

Don't stress about the credit card charge not showing on your account. When dead.net presells a box set, they run your card for an authorization to check if you have the funds, but do not actually charge the card until the box ships. Just make sure your card has funds ready for the charge in May!
February 20, 2017 - 8:56am

#665

BartonBoy

Joined:
October 3, 2016

5-8-1977

Barton Hall was the show that got me REALLY into the Dead. I listened to them a bit in high school, but when I was attending Cornell--for non-Grateful Dead related reasons--I met a girl that I fell hard for. She was a big Deadhead. In trying to become acquainted with her interests, she let me borrow a great deal of music. One of which was Barton Hall 77. I chose that one first for obvious reasons related to my alma mater and not because I knew anything specific about that particular show. I listened to it once. Then again. I went on an international trip a bit later and that's was the only music I brought with me. I listened to it over and over. When I got back to the States, I started devouring all the shows I could but always returned to Cornell--both in Dead music and in physical spacial geography. This girl and I got serious, but as my graduation approached we realized our lives were in very different places. We decided to part ways and I had to learn the hard way to let her pass by. Time has passed but my love for the Dead remains to this day. More time passed. I listened to the music play and the four winds blew me back to Ithaca. This is where I call home now. Part of me always knew this would be my home. I just had to leave and come back to realize that. Better late than never, ehh? How much of that is due to the Grateful Dead? I have no idea. I listen to this show and no matter where I am, I can picture walking up Libe Slope with the clocktower at the top. I picture the War Memorial behind me with Cayuga Lake further down the hill. I can picture Sage Chapel and the Johnson School of Management. I picture the statues in the Arts Quad and the Law School. I picture Cascadilla Gorge and Taughannock Falls. McGraw Tower is my Franklin's Tower. TL;DR-Barton Hall was my first and can always bring me home again. So I always ignore the overrated conversation regarding this show. I can feel comfort in this show. It reminds me of home. This is my one.
February 20, 2017 - 8:47am

#666

claney

Joined:
July 20, 2007

Note from a Geek

It's sold out - well, that solved my minor First World dilemma ("Should I buy a second box?"). Also, apologies to those who thought 15,000 copies was insufficient. As I say to my wife often: You were right! It evidently should have been something like 25,000 copies. I shudder to think what this will end up costing on eBay. David - thanks for sharing that interview with Norman - great stuff. I remember reading it, holy crap, 10 years ago! But, I was thinking in terms of a quick little video segments or liner notes for each release - the special technical issues which come up for each time. Dave L always covers the performance aspect nicely in his Seaside Chats, and sometimes liner notes; I would love additional "technical liner notes" with each release, if that makes sense. I'm a geek.
February 20, 2017 - 8:31am

#667

kevjones

Joined:
April 28, 2009

Sold Out-That was quick

Decided against purchasing this box set, and I feel OK with it. I am in the "how much is enough?" phase of GD right now. I haven't even scratched the surface on the 30 Trips set. I will purchase the stand alone Cornell release. Hope everyone enjoys. I was listening to the first Spring 77 box over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed that. That Terrapin from Chicago is so good. I hope everyone enjoys it, and I can't wait to hear the feedback from everyone. Finally, I think the Buffalo Help>Slip>Frank can't hold a candle to the one from 6/9/77. To me, the Winterland Help-Slip>Frank is the one by which I judge all others. Enjoy everyone!!!
February 20, 2017 - 7:00am

#668

wissinomingdeadhead

Joined:
December 17, 2011

SOLD OUT

Out of stock Got my order in last night at 9:33EDT my first order didn't go through. So glad I made it before the deadline.
February 20, 2017 - 6:57am

#669

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Wow

Incredible.. I wasn't going public with my opinion, because I was a bit unsure.. but I would have guessed it to take a couple weeks to sell out. I hope everyone got their copy... Now.. back to dreaming and speculating about those shows they now have that never circulated...
February 20, 2017 - 6:49am

#670

Riot71

Joined:
February 9, 2017

Yup

If you add it to your cart it does indeed seem sold out

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.

Blind Melon...

their 3 is a magic number was AWESOME...they're still kinda current. Travis Warren sings really well for him... but I sure miss Shannon. I was at their final show. :-(

THREE

Four....

I did four microdots once and lived to tell the tale. Didn't repeat it though, impressive as it was. Pink ones, as I recall.

Sixtus Picks Vol VII

That 06-06-70 Jam into Goodnight followed by Darkness Jam should be a great start for Sixtus Pick's Vol VII. Glad it calmed down here after all the excitement of the additional release. Too much good jams for that shitdrp out

re: drpryan

Hey Man, not only are you tuned in, we are on the same frequency. I DID in fact drop this into the next Sixtus' Pick, but I am now up to Volume XI!!! I will say I did churn out two add'l "picks" this weekend (aka mashed onto CDs for my car drives), Volumes X and XI....this awesome jam is on there, as are a few Dark Stars (inclusive of the full 2/18/71, which actually prompted this old-timey weekend dive). Happy to share any 'in-between' picks if anyone is listening/interested. Thanks for the shout out, man. Sixtus

Must have had grey matter

Must have had grey matter dripping out from your ears. Regards. Ned.

Hello all...

I've been MIA for a little while. I left my job with the law firm I'd been with for 15 years to start my own practice, and I've been a bit busy as a result. But man... What a multitude of awesomeness has been laid at our feet in the past few months!! DaP 21 is awesome, and although I've never heard the Felt Forum shows, based upon what other are saying DaP 22 and the bonus disc should be amazing as well. Now this box set?!!? I'm really speechless. I've been anticipating this for a while, but wasn't certain that it would happen. These are 4 fine shows. I'm just soaking it all in. Personally, I'll take whatever they throw at us, but we really have NOTHING to complaint about so far in 2017.

simonrob

Glad you made it through....

Magic mower

Senator, I think Jim may not remember the 3 Is The Number discussion because he fell off the mower and hit his head while searching for the hostage Betty's.His rehabilitation involves : Once every weekend, Rx .... Daily Darks Stars, interspersed with Other Ones, greasy Lovelights, and Mind Left Body Jams. Regular bike rides, IPA's, and fine red wines. He's making excellent progress and is expected to make a full recovery after attending Lock'n this summer.

Its Tough Keeping It All Together

After a while it all rolls into one.

The Daily Dark Star!!....

....I admit, with all this GSTL box talk, that totally fell off my radar. Playing 5.11.77 St. Paul currently. Need to get back on that Dark Star train again soon....just checked ebay. This seller johnkay62 sold two boxes already for $325.00 each. Good news is that he has 1 LEFT!!! That does grind my gears a little....

Order pending?

Anyone else get this after preordering? Says "order pending" in order status. Just want to make sure my order was complete , and there's not a problem. Thanks

I never liked team sports

its the peer pressure. I've been on an Other One roll lately.. Knocked out the second sets of 5/3/72, 5/10/72 and 5/26/72 over the last couple days. I needed a little balance. It was fun while it lasted.. but I got off the Dark Star a day challenge. Sing Me Back Home and Two Souls in Communion were two unexpected high points of my adventures. You don't hear those songs enough and when they're done right.. well, sometimes it just works. I have always liked 5/3 Paris.. since my early days, but I don't play it often. Mainly because that second set requires a lot of listening energy. You need to absorb the whole thing or it doesn't really work, so plan on at least 90 minutes of uninterrupted bliss.. When I get time like that in one block, I like to go for it. Then.. while I was hitting some E72 Other Ones, I just drifted down the dial.

Good job, Jim

You're progressing well in your rehabilitation therapy.

Yes

They let me out an hour each day in the courtyard. The twitching has almost nearly subsided. So long as I stay away from the All the Music Edition thread, its possible I might make a complete recovery. Its a long shot, but there is hope. My keyboardist-Turrets is proving a but more difficult to treat, however. Baby steps...

Re; darkstar73....

....did you get a confirmation number? If so, you're Golden (Hall), if not. Well, may the light shine brightly....

Yes I got a conformation # so

Yes I got a conformation # so I'm good thanks brother have all these shows anyhow but nice to see them putting out there anyhow peace

Dark Star a day....

Back when the call went out for a Dark Star a day, I dusted off disc 3 Road Trips 3.3 Fillmore East 5-15-70. It'd been a good while. Holy Guacamole! What a glorious, out there, raucous sequence that is - Dark Star > Stephen > Not Fade Away > Lovelight!! And then a Cold Jordan encore??!! Stoned me just like jelly roll. I keep going back to it these last few weeks. Listened yet again this afternoon and was grinning ear to ear. i love it, love it, love it. Maybe everybody's been there done that 5-15-70 thing lately - hard to keep up with all the posting. I know KeithFan mentioned it somewhere in there. But if it's been some time since you dialed that one in, don't hesitate. Make your duck a grateful duck.

Re: FE 05/15/70

05/15/1970 is an American treasure. Great sound for the period, perhaps my favorite Bob Mathews recording. Right on man..

Wier'd things are afoot at the CircleK....

....on the other Get Shown The Light Board, I posted Jerry's banter of the kids to stop fighting, but I was unable to recall the show I heard that from. Yet, on this board, bluecrow brought up the 5.15.70 show, albeit on a different point (Dark Star, et al), which incidentally includes that Garcia comment that I was searching for. dantian's ghost brought that to light on the Other Board. Coincidence!? I think not....it's events like this that keep me up at night. Like I said on (both) boards, I have issues, but we all get along....and, to top it all off, bluecrow ends with a duck comment. Daffy Duck anyone? I need to get some sleep. Good luck with that....

Get Shown The Light - All Music Edition

I was the 1st one to comment on that thread. I sort of feeling like St. Stephen right now.3/2/69: Dark Star> St Stephen> The Eleven> Lovelight. Disc 8 of Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings. 7964 Is it early may yet?

Dark Star Today

Dark Star Today [the talk show] Today's Installment: March 24, 1970 - Pirate's World https://archive.org/details/gd70-03-24.sbd.miller.32054.sbeok.flacf/gd7… Again, i came across this one over the past weekend as I was delving deeply into 1970. The first thing that caught my attention was simply the venue name. Pirate's World??? REALLY?? I suddenly had this mental picture of Jerry swashbuckling with a knife in his teeth and a peg leg and hook hand. Then i took a listen, and it's a pretty darn good, peg-legs and hook-hands and all. Nice and raunchy, and even a little feeling groovy in there. Oh, and for the curious/easily entertained (all of Us?), here's this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_World Ahh, Disney, you usurper of others' dreams. Sixtus

back on the bandwagon

Will jump on the DSOTD. I've been totally absorbing DaP21 and that's quickly rising to my top 10 DaP release. Can't listen to 1973 Dead without visiting other shows, so have the 1973 30 Trips trip in constant rotation in the car. I also got some of the recent DiP RGM rereleases so I finally get to hear Day on the Green that everyone's been raving about for years, which led me to revisit other 1976 releases. The NYE Cow Palace show was another recent acquisition, so giving that show the love it deserves. Prior to this announcement, started listening to the live releases chronologically, got up to DP22. Post announcement requeueing spring of 77, starting with the 1977 30 Trips trip. So much Dead, so little time...

Re: SwooshBuckler

Ah, Sixtus.. you are on a 70 deep dive. I have the Miller of the Pirate World show.. a shortie but a sweetie. Great, abbreviated show. I can only imagine that some of the deadheads stayed on and worked a couple of weeks as pirates while some of the pirates jumped ship and joined the dayglow, travelling pirate circus. Wouldn't require too much a wardrobe change now, would it? And what's the difference between a Pirates Jig (swoosh buckling) and twirling to a hot Dark Star (swoosh dancing)? ..I don't think its much a stretch to say the world was never quite the same again, but in a good way.

@JeffSmith re.1977

I wholeheartedly concur re. the May 77 box set. Although my first show was 4 years earlier and concert attendance sporadic prior to Spring 77, circumstance allowed me to go on tour that Spring, just me and my 69 Chevy Bel Air. I caught maybe 10 or so that tour and there was indeed magic in the air. I have worn out the 77 box and can not wait for HQ New Haven, Boston, Ithaca and Buffalo to replace my old boots. Funny thing is thinking back, New Haven reminded me of a warm up show preparing us for the trifecta to follow on 5/7-9. Counting the days til release and clocking in overtime to feed my Jerry jones....

Pirates World?

Wow, Sixtus!I was there! NOT at the GD show, but I was 13 at the time, and my aunt & uncle lived in Hollywood, FL., and they invited the family down, from eastern PA., for the Christmas/New Year's holidays of 1969/70. I remember being at Pirates World, my scant memories of the place were somewhat dirty. My older brother and my parents say the same thing, the place was just not for us. But it just so happens that we were reminiscing this 1st adventure to southern Florida this past Christmas and the afternoon at Pirates World came up. We revisited Hollywood Fl. and Disney World again in 1972/73 and Pirates World was not open that warm and sunny late December day. As for this Dead show, I used to read Deadbase VIII & X, I still have my hardback copy of X, and used to ponder this Pirates World show, as I missed it by about 3 months. In reality, the Grateful Dead didn't come into my life until early 1971 when the Truckin' single got AM radio airplay and I bought the 45 r.p.m. single, the 1st of two copies. For those who want to have a copy of this 3/24/70 show: bt.etree.org/details.php?id=588015

To have LIVED the May '77 Boxes!!!

Man!, if only I'd had it together for the May '77 run! Extremely cool rgergelis – AND you remember it too. . . . . . I did have a '62 Bel Air in the late '60s. It could drive itself which was a nice feature.

Dark Star of the Day

If you haven't done '69 for a while, the licks in this 2/22 Dark Star are decadent. The raging O1 chaser ain't bad either.Will cleanse the palette with a pair of Colemans, Hawkins and Ornette, before repairing to the second disc. Just a matter of hours 'til Fillmore West.

???

Anyone else getting a warning page from Microsoft when going to deadnet today? When I go to the dead.net home page from my computer it diverts to a warning that "Content on this website has been reported as unsafe" and recommending not to continue to the site. Not happening on any other sites or when I go to dead.net from my phone.

Charlie3

Yup. It's happened repeatedly to me. The download that came with the pre-order was also corrupt and set off all my computer's alarms.All started last Thursday. ....I'm still waiting for shipping notification for my camera I apparently bought from Hong Kong on Thursday as well. To TPTB. You guys need IT help really bad.

Re: Tech Support

I have it popping up on my Edge and Internet Explorer browsers. It appears someone reported it as having unsafe content. I do recall someone got one of those pop ups that's says you have a virus, call this 800 number.. but I question if it came from this site, my guess is they already had a Trojan. Still.. it would do these guys a world of good to figure out a way to keep a few of the nefarious, clearly spammers off this site somehow. I sent a PM to MaryE. I bet its a real pain in the arse to get off Microsofts list of bad sites... You know.. it could have been set off by all those links the spammers were posting to the site. I fear somehow V. Putin is behind it all. We can only assume he is pissed off after trying to hard to get the lost Betty's only to be denied. I bet he was responsible for Bolo's abduction too. That would explain the extra belly button alright.

I'm not an IT expert, but I play one on the internet

Been a lot of spammers around here lately. Maybe the presence of their spam links on this site sets off the alarms.But honestly, you really had to expect that there would be retaliation for the rescuing of the Betty's by Zuckfun and his band of Spicy Merry Pranksters. In fact, it seems highly likely that the website crash on Thursday was intentional, and not directly caused by the unbridled enthusiasm of Deadhead masses. Jim, don't put the tarp on the mower, there could be new missions. Don't forget to pack your vitamins....

Jim, we're on the same wavelength

It's not a coincidence....

Spicy merry pranksters

Ha! I can only imagine that this crew included the infamous Darkstar Spice and Little Red Spicester....

Right on ICKid

I heard it from someone that a poisoned bottle of Sriracha, likely originating from Easters Ukraine, randomly appeared at a popular hot sauce bar in Chitown. We can only assume it was meant for Zuckfun and his band of misfits. We do not yet know how many agents were compromised and/or poisoned. Its a sad day in America when you cant even enjoy a little sauce after a hard days work or perhaps celebrating a mission well done.. It sure does sound like Putin's work. My how he wanted those Betty Boards for himself.

Jim, you're on to something

The release date for the Box is Cinco de Mayo.Could it be a hot sauce sign?

Exactly

Not a coincidence.

I'm eating sushi on 5/5

Might need to set up tiger traps by my mailbox to prevent those vodka commandos from absconding with my Box.

Cinco de Mayo

Thanks Kid for making that connection! I assumed the release date was to celebrate to 40th anniversary of the first show of the box, but now I've been shown the light. As a side bar, this is my first dead release that I ordered with "expedited shipping" because I would really love to give this box a first listen on the anniversary of each show. The 6th of May will really suck...

Dusty, keep your eyes out

'Expedited' could have nefarious connotations.... As delivery day approaches beware of postal carrier looking types named Newman, that's the name they use during missions to recover the rescued hostage-Betty's. All they need is to recover 1 Box and they can clone it........................ (That's a lot of dots because it's a serious situation)

Expedited Shipping

I hear those are personally delivered by bicycle by none other than MaryE herself.

Expedited shipping

That's exactly why I chose it! I trust MaryE on a bike cross country to reach me faster than mail innovations. I'd like to see a counter argument.

Kid

The box has already been cloned (with some minor mutations). Pleas see "All Music Edition" thread.

Dusty

Appears to be an inside job........................................................................ (Now it's really getting serious)

Jim, heads up

Where's the Senator?Did they get him?

Re: Bike Courier

..of course said bike courier has rainbow streamers pouring out of the handlebars in a colliape fashion... There's still time to Intercept on the Magical Mower, gang. Maybe the super secret special hot sauce aforementioned could be a condiment additive of importance. Sixtus P.S. BCEyed, can't believe you actually attended Pirate's World. I have a vision in my head...and man, you were there. It was a fleeting moment in pirate history! And good to know, jimmy, you've had the audio pirate experience previously as well. Swashbuckling good stuff. And i woulda stayed on, been a deckhand, toted a line, reefed a jib, plunged a bilge, you name it. I mighta even had an eye patch. Arrrrrrrrgh. P.P.S. ICKid... You've dropped so many references in your ramblings all I can do is fist pump in the air

Jim

I think it's time to fuel up the mower with pure,oily Carolina Reaper juice.:)

Mission abort

I have been compromised and will return to lurking mode. I must now focus on my secondary mission... a 74 minute disc (produced with "the full Norman treatment") of Donna's wails in inappropriate places. To be released by Rhino shortly, in both "Limited Edition" and "Oh God, Why did I buy this???" Edition. The scalpers are favoring the "Oh God Why" edition to reasons unknown by the free market.

God speed Dusty

Jim, strap on a few extra canisters of juice, it could be a long trip.... (only 4? You might need 5). Bring some IPAs too, you might get thirsty.

Please count me as present....

....Carolina Reaper fuel? Good God man! Are you mad?! I have had the unfortunate opportunity to taste what I call the devil's shrunken balls, and I will not revisit. Once is enough for a few lifetimes. On a separate note, NASA announced today they have found seven rocky planets orbiting a dwarf star a mere 39 light years away. That perked my interest today for sure. Three in the goldilocks zone. Sci-Fi is not so Sci-Fi these days it seems. Tell me Jim, if Reaper juice empowers that mower with warp drive, we need to pack up 30 Trips for sure....(and a few IPA's please), and some hippie lettuce....and some chili (w/ beans)....

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