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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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  • Strider 808808
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    My final Grateful Dead concert. It was indeed a very fine time. Listened to 30 Trips copy on 24th anniversary. Was pleasantly surprised how good it sounded. Visions of Johanna!

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    Dave's Picks 30

    I can't find any info published on Dave's Picks 30, regarding whether or not both the early AND late shows are going to be included. Clearly the late show on the 2nd is included, going by the songs that were revealed in the Dead newsletter where DaP 30 was announced. And then the bonus stuff from Jan 3 - same question - they announced Dancin' and Alligator would be on the release, and those songs appear to be split between the early and late shows on the 3rd.

    Stumbled across some video footage from 8/30/70. Had no idea it existed. The audio / video is mediocre, and the video production effects are pretty annoying in spots - but there is so little film of the band from this early period I thought I would post it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OWi1g8Xz5s

    Last 5

    Dick's Picks 16 - This was my second Grateful Dead CD, after Rockin' The Rhein. I find this to be somewhat of a cult classic among Dead shows. I don't recall seeing it ever being mentioned in the "best shows" lists that are published in articles from time to time, but most everyone HERE knows and loves this one.

    Road Trips Denver '73

    Download Series (Family Dog) 2/4/70

    2/9/73

    Dave's Picks 22

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    A heartwarming lil' show

    2/21/95

  • Charlie3
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    Skips

    Deadegad, I wouldn't worry too much about skips, DaP28 was the exception. Other than that release the only problem that I had with discs was one disc in the PNW box, but that disc was replaced with a working copy without difficulty, and I have the vast majority of dead box sets and DaP releases.

    Love seeing the Last 5's popping up, gives me some ideas of things to spin. Been a while since I listened to that excellent Omaha show from the July '78 box and even longer since I listened to Hooteroll, but I suspect that may change in the near future.

  • deadegad
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    Skipping Discs

    I have quite a few unopened Dave's, among other GD..net, cds and am fearing a whole lot of skipping discs and a long pain-in-the-neck replacement process. If you're wondering why they remain unopened it is "saving for a rainy day" syndrome due to going through tough times. As better life's weather arrives it will be Christmas Presents to myself . . .. You know how it is?

    Marye I may be knocking on your door for assistance.

    I did, however, have one skipping disc with May 77 part 2 and had an easy time with customer service getting a replacement at that time. It took quite a while to arrive but arrive it did and it was just exactly perfect.

    So I will think positive and have perfectly playing discs for my collection which helps lift my spirits through thick and thin. I just glanced at the time which says 1:11 - angel numbers! Jerry, Keith, Ron is that you?

  • Lovemygirl
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    ...still enjoying Dicks Pick

    ...Dicks Pick#23 is still playing on my CD player!
    Disc #3 is primo!!! Love it. ;)
    Very beautiful song/performance! ‘Sing Me Back Home’, perfect song on this “cold rain & snow” Sunday. Have a grateful day everyone.
    :)

    ...Last 5 - all vinyl Versions. ; )
    ‘Between the Buttons’ R.S.
    ‘Gypsy Cowboy’ NRPS
    ‘Jumping the Gunne’ Jo Jo Gunne
    ‘HOOTEROLL’ Wales & Garcia
    ‘Yer’ Album’ The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh!
    ; )

  • Vguy72
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    That Omaha Space gets pretty gooey....

    ....Grade AAA.
    Sometimes a song hits at the right time. Timing is everything.

  • Vguy72
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    Apparently, TPTB have added a 0 to the equation....

    ....Man smart. Woman smarter.
    Last five, cause I've been on a tear....
    GOGD - 7.5.78 Omaha
    George Harrison - Dark Horse
    CCR - Willy & The Poor Boys
    Trivium - Shogun
    Prince - Diamonds and Pearls

  • MDJim
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    CDs Permanent or Temporary

    I was told they were permanent.. so long as you don't drive your car over them, puke on them, play darts with them or otherwise flugg them up. Was I misinformed?

  • Vguy72
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    Remember back in the day....

    ....when people said CD's had a twenty year shelf life? My copy of Dark Side of the Moon begs to differ. First CD I ever bought, along with Sgt. Peppers and Yes's 90215.

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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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