Grateful Dead

I listened to parts of the latest seaside chat. Dave should be in espionage or something, because he never reveals anything! Chats about the setlist on 46 etc. But, he did say that the bonus disc is pulled from 9-3-72 and 9-19-72, which we knew -- but because both shows have "issues," they're delivering some of what was "salvageable." Recall that the bonus disc must be all original material for tax and royalty purposes, so review the jams on those nights...

Dave also said (am I being compensated for hazardous duty??) that No. 47 is "in the can" and they've started work on No. 48. As usual, all he said on this year's box set is "great things" are happening. Give us a ton of Summer '73 please, along with the Watkins Glen soundcheck with the reissue of WotF...

Okay, took one for the team. Ya gotta love Dave, but as he never reveals anything, the seaside chats have become "extremely optional," if you catch my drift. On the other hand, the OSF is ready to spill on its next release when the last Dead & Co. tour begins. (I gotta believe that Billy K has banked a few odd millions over the past few years (he owes Bobby big time for a late-life job!) and wants to spend it while he's able to enjoy it.)

Ciao!

....is where it's at.

I meant to tell you that I was kindly “gifted” a copy of Gorge ‘98 by the group (NAME REDACTED), and it’s first rate! I ordered the two albums you suggested, as well by (NAME REDACTED), so they will be in my rotation in the coming days. Thanks for the good word, and congrats on the VGK - the Jets are a pretty pesky group, so well done. Hopefully, we see you guys in the Final.

No mention of the artist John Vogyl. Amazing artist and have a few of his posters. Check him out.

....I'm going to see him May 24th. #4 for me. You'll have a good time AJS.
Go Knights Go!!
My Avs lovin cousin has been awfully quiet lately. Steve!!! You ok?

I think at age 76, Bill K has certainly earned the right to gear down a bit, maybe play music more pleasing to him now, and stepping away from D & Co. One of the most enduring rhythm sections in “rock” has always been anchored by Bill, so he has earned his legacy. Happy sailing Bill!

As for Billy Strings, a great choice. Talk about a guy who was a prodigy as a kid (like Chris Thile, Derek Trucks), and has amazing chops. Should be a decent show, Jack. Speaking of Chris Thile, I was planning to see Nickel Creek on their summer tour for a dose of bluegrass, but moving has put a pause on shows for a bit.

Paging the AVs. Paging AVs. Where are you AVs?

Rhino releasing a Mingus collection. I may only get the cd version. Waiting for word on this years big dead box,,,,, oh and tubes.

Congrats on your boys being the first to move on. Well done.

You are correct about the Devils. They looked like they were going to be swept, and now they are in command. Nice.

I just grabbed some tickets to go see Billy of the Strings on his next tour. Thanks to all of you who recommended seeing him.

Hi everybody, long time, no see, good topics here, as always. I don't watch hockey, or follow hockey, but if you all want to talk about hockey, or anything for that matter, it's ok with me.
Billy, we all know why you are really leaving Dead and co. it must be really hard for him to play those classic dead tunes so sloooooow. I also hear that Bobby has turned into a real task master, telling everyone how and what to play, and if you have seen any of those Wolf bros shows, you know how slow he likes to play dead songs now. Acoustic dark star? really?
No talk at all about the bonus disc? any one got any idea what's on the bonus disc? just curious as it's only one disc so if they are going to bastardize the other two shows, I hope they release the jams. Sure don't want a bonus disc full of first set songs.
a track list would be cool.

The first time I saw Dr Feelgood was when they supported Hawkwind live, I think at the tail end of 1974. They were so different from the freak ambience of the times that they seemed almost futuristic. The same with The Sex Pistols in 1976. I still enjoy looking at the odd video clip of those two bands - but overall, neither pub or (British) punk rock has lasted well with me. I like rock n' roll and blues from all decades - the great music of the1950's still sounds spectacular - but the music that has lasted least well with me is the Brit punk/pub rock of the mid-late 70's.

On the Dead front, 5/7/77 vinyl from RSD shipped yesterday - you surely don't think I queue up for these things - and Gong Live In Lyon 1972 arrived yesterday. That one is a wild, anarchic ride - acid rock with the "rock" bit taken out. If you like hockey you will love this. Maybe.