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    An institution in American rock music, the Grateful Dead continue to surprise the ears with new arrangements and altered styles. If their playing continues with the force that was heard in San Bernardino, the spirit of the Dead will live on. - Sun Telegram

    We are more than pleased to kick off this year's Dave's Picks series with the much requested and quite spirited complete performance from Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77. The Swing ’77 show was a unique beast, unlike any others from this era: as the band’s first concert of the year, it bridged the gap between the new and re-emerging sound of the returning 1976 Grateful Dead and the precision excellence of the spring ’77 Dead. Debuting two of their most intricately crafted songs of the 1970s, “Terrapin Station” (to open, no less!) and “Estimated Prophet,” the Dead demonstrated right from the start of this new touring year that they were not going to be a nostalgia act; they were going to be as adventurous and ambitious as they were at any time in their career.

    Join the adventure as they soar through tried and true ("Playing In The Band," "Tennessee Jed"), well-loved covers ("Mama Tried," "Samson and Delilah," "Dancing In the Street"), and epic new jams.

    Rounded out with three songs from Santa Barbara, CA 2/27/77, this one was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

    Dave's Picks Volume 29 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

    *Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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  • icecrmcnkd
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    GD night at Detroit Red Wings 3/14

    Get a jersey with ticket package.
    Here’s the jersey.
    https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/photos/304370688/768x537/cut.jpg

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    Morning Rockers!

    You're welcome Darkstar.

    Casey Jane's word of caution at Best Buy. I bought a pair of headphones 3 weeks ago and they fell apart. Because it was longer than 14 days, they won't exchange it or refund it, they're making me deal directly with JBL audio. JBL wants me to pay for shipping. The $30 headphones I bought for an 8 year old, so the shipping loan is going to cost me 50% of what I paid for the product. Bottom line, they have different warranties for different products, make sure you understand your warranty completely before buying from those filthy scoundrels.

    I never have time to listen to a whole Grateful Dead show in one sitting., so I am getting a head start on the yearly pilgrimage to Europe 72. I have delved into the opening show this morning, April 7th 1972 at the Wembley Empire Pool. I think this is an underrated show. It is so every one of the ones that suffers greatly from Godchaux's piano being silenced. One of my favorite greatest stories Ever Told, you get not one but two cool clear water while you can never tells. Also one of my favorite other ones, which interpolate El Paso and Wharf rat. Captcha kicking my ass this morning. Have a great day

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    Subwoofer thoughts

    I have heard great things about SVS. The 1000 series is supposed to be the best in the $500 price range, but you can certainly spend more. The 3000 series looks like it might be able to blow your house off the foundation, and if you have $1,400 to spend would be a great choice. I own the SVS book shelves and they are great. I’ve been thinking about the 1000 series sub but have not pulled the trigger yet. I don’t even take the chance of hiding the receipt. It’s either cash or the paperless auto pay Best Buy credit card for me. If your wife is an audiophile, you’re screwed anyways, she will notice the difference right away!

    https://www.svsound.com/pages/subwoofers#1000-series

    Edit: Actually only $999 for the 3000 series...wow, still out of my budget for a sub

  • MDJim
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    Thoughts on a new Subwoofer?

    Bend over and go big...

    One last bit of advice, receipt = evidence. As your attorney, I advise you to burn or flush the receipt immediately.

  • Vguy72
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    High Vguy will forgive sober Vguy later...

    ....but for now.
    https://youtu.be/2liD7pahHN4

  • Vguy72
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    I broke out a spatula to clear the snow....

    ....I love the song Cold Rain & Snow. But in reality, I hate the physical product. I don't know how y'all do it. It's pretty yeah, but screw that.
    ....edit. my subwoofer went to the great gig in the sky. Shopping for a replacement. Thoughts?

  • Dark-Star
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    Keith Fan thank you!!! I had these shows for years in not so great sound quality. Recently got upgraded, but with Pacific Northwest and DaP 28 and 29, had not had a chance to listen to them. Today is the perfect day to start. My recollection from the Three From The Vault liner notes is that it was recorded on the multi-track. Maybe this will finally see the light of day. I know I ain't getting younger, so Dave Lemieux start looking for an artist and unveil this thing in 2019!! For the sake of continuity we'll need to include the slight overlap that Three From the Vault owners will experience (who imagine is all of us) . Really, does anyone not own TFV?

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    2/18/71 Capitol Theatre - New Songs Played

    5 new songs debuted at this show:
    1. Bertha (they sound like they had been playing this for months; Jerry tears into it from the 1st note)
    2. Loser
    3. Greatest Story Ever Told (also the 1st pairing with JBG)
    4. Wharf Rat (in a unique 1st set 'Dark Star' sandwich)
    5. Playing In The Band

    2/19/71 (official release) saw the debut of:
    1. Bird Song
    2. Deal

    This was a great run for the band.

  • ShaggyFraggle
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    Of course!

    I just realised that Help>Slip>Franklin is played on a broken-down old spaceship. Of course, most of it's invisible or in the fourth physical dimension so we can't see it. And here are Donna and the boys, cranking away on broken cogs and twisting smashed up gauges. Not a song at all, but the whirring of a grumpy old spacecraft trying to start up again. Must've crashed here some time ago.

  • KeithFan2112
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    Anniversary Alert

    Whoa - at work here now, looked down at my calendar. February 18th....date looks important. Someone's birthday I know? No...hmmm.
    Wait - yes - not sure if anyone mentioned it yet - 48 years today....Mickey Hart's last show before taking his personal hiatus from the band. Also the start of a the historic 6 show Capital Theater run. First of several new songs played. Wharf Rat for sure on the 18th (and it's a doozy, "river" lyric notwithstanding). Also the night that Dark Star included Beautiful Jam. Tried looking up the other new songs played but boss coming. Did find this cool link:

    http://www.thecapitoltheatre.com/2018/02/18/6-of-the-most-legendary-gra…

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An institution in American rock music, the Grateful Dead continue to surprise the ears with new arrangements and altered styles. If their playing continues with the force that was heard in San Bernardino, the spirit of the Dead will live on. - Sun Telegram

We are more than pleased to kick off this year's Dave's Picks series with the much requested and quite spirited complete performance from Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77. The Swing ’77 show was a unique beast, unlike any others from this era: as the band’s first concert of the year, it bridged the gap between the new and re-emerging sound of the returning 1976 Grateful Dead and the precision excellence of the spring ’77 Dead. Debuting two of their most intricately crafted songs of the 1970s, “Terrapin Station” (to open, no less!) and “Estimated Prophet,” the Dead demonstrated right from the start of this new touring year that they were not going to be a nostalgia act; they were going to be as adventurous and ambitious as they were at any time in their career.

Join the adventure as they soar through tried and true ("Playing In The Band," "Tennessee Jed"), well-loved covers ("Mama Tried," "Samson and Delilah," "Dancing In the Street"), and epic new jams.

Rounded out with three songs from Santa Barbara, CA 2/27/77, this one was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

Dave's Picks Volume 29 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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So we still don't have a track listing for this. Weird.
The guessing is killing me! Lol

Rock on

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Thanks everyone for making this a great forum to be a part of and to read thru, this was a good one. Now, on to 1/2>3/70 #30.

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Right on Uncle Sam
I'd think most may agree, this thread helped get our collective mojo back.
Whether it was the awesomeness of the 'Schwiiiing' or just that the time was right, the metamorphosis is hard to ignore. I trust it will carry over with the momentum in tow aiming at the prime time rockabilly-fest in 2/3/70.

Peace All
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The more things change.. the more they remain the same.
Be good all, I hope things equalize on the DaP 30 thread.

Seriously, here's to humanity, civility, good karma and doing, and saying, things that help us all.

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Yes thanks to all for making this a great thread. Furthur!

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...see you guys later Aligator! 😉
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Hey all, if you missed this release, I have one available. $25 plus shipping. Send me a PM.

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I hope I'm not breaking any rules and can delete this if I am. I have some Dead cds and Dave's Picks for sale and wanted to put them up here. I'm not trying to get rich, just movin' out some clutter. Send me a message and payPal preferred. shipping is included for all of them listed. Thanks

San Francisco, The Warfield 10/9 and 10/10/80- Record Store Day CD- $16 shipping included
Dave's Picks 27- Boise State U, 9/2/83- $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 28- Capital Theater, Passaic, NJ, 6/17/76 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 29- Swing Auditorium, San Bernadino, Ca, 2/26/77 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 30- Fillmore East, NY, 1/2/70 - $30 shipping included
Dave's Picks 30- Bonus CD- Fillmore East, NY, 1/3/70 - $30 shipping included

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