Dave's Picks Volume 29: Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 2/26/77

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January 23, 2019 - 9:54am

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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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January 23, 2019 - 5:32pm

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MDJim

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Re: Unkle/Morning Dew

Hey Unkle.. On Dave's Distracted Roll Out Video he mentions they only reel 5 of 5 from 2/27.. so unless the other four reels show up, this is all we are going to get.

That explains the great mystery of this show that came up a week or two ago.

Happy trails folks.. bucket show indeed.. this is a true classic and it appears I am not a robot (again).
January 23, 2019 - 5:31pm

#1502

Lovemygirl

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- Audio

... I concur Dennis , vocals sound primo! ;)
My nose is a twitching to hear the concert opener, ‘Terripen Station’ , one of my favorite albums and song by the dead...move me brightly
... a unique Setlist for my taste... ;)
January 23, 2019 - 4:24pm

#1503

Born Cross Eye…

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Dave's Picks 29: 2/26/77

Finally, this chestnut gets its official release. I actually thought this show or most of it, was in the vault. This show was one of my CD-Rs I got when I first started collecting/trading in earnest in the later '90s. One of my favorite takes of Eyes!
January 23, 2019 - 3:20pm

#1504

Exile On Main St.

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Sold Out Now

No surprise it took a few hours. They limited the number you can buy per transaction, and they upped the number produced to 20,000. This is the last '77 show I'm interested in.

At least make it interesting and replace fire hydrants and bicycles with tits and ass.
January 23, 2019 - 2:42pm

#1505

unkle sam

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morning dew

from the next night, far out. Does that mean we will never see the complete 2-27 released? Where is Dave's little skit? Mentions it but can't find it. I see your fire hydrant and raise you a bicycle.
January 23, 2019 - 2:41pm

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DeadVikes

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Swing 77

Super excited to get a copy of this one.! Can't remember the last time a Dave's Picks lasted this long (0ver 4 hours) without selling out.

No mention from Dave on the box plans for this year. 🤤 Could be another long wait.
January 23, 2019 - 1:23pm

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mcgrupp216

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Re: Wilfredtjones (not sold-out)

Answer: 20,000. Still think subscription is way to go, but the increase in production should help those who want a la carte get a la carte. That said, CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS RELEASE!
January 23, 2019 - 12:44pm

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Dennis

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Sounded Great

Quick check of Estimated against the copy I have the vocals are far superior.

High hopes.
January 23, 2019 - 10:29am

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nappyrags

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January 24, 2013

Swing '77!!!

Finally an official release of one of mu bucket list items that I attended...ordered mine and it came through easily....Some day maybe UCSB '74 will come my way....
January 23, 2019 - 10:13am

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wilfredtjones

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how is this not sold out yet?

haha, only half kidding !

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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.

DaP30 Bonus disc

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

Rock on

this thread had a great run

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.

This Thread

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
Sixtus

Karma

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.

Thread

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

*Re/ thread

...see you guys later Aligator! 😉
🙏❤️😎

Have One Available

Hey all, if you missed this release, I have one available. $25 plus shipping. Send me a PM.

Dave's 29

Any chance that extra of 29 is still available?

Dave's Picks CDs

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

Dave’s picks 29 availability?

Still available??? Would be awesome for a gift!!

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