Dave's Picks Volume 30: Fillmore East, New York, New York 1/2/70

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Who's up for a revolutionary evolutionary ride? DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1/2/70 captures the Grateful Dead as they make their first foray from the experimental 60s into their early 70s acoustic Americana period. Yes, this one is a little bit country and a little bit (psychedelic) rock and roll.

When the "Magnificent Seven" - Pigpen on percussion, T.C. on keys - first took the stage on 1/2/70, evidence was clear that the trip was about to take a turn. From their western wears to the twang in Jerry’s “broken-string blues,” it appeared they'd brought the Bakersfield sound to the Big Apple. They worked through much of what would become Workingman's Dead, stunning the crowd with laid-back numbers like "Uncle John's Band," "Casey Jones," and "Black Peter." Just the same, they satisfied 60s stalwarts with magical versions of "Dark Star," "St. Stephen," and "That's It For The Other One." Sonic alchemy, indeed!

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, New York 1/2/70 has been rounded out with a bit of 1/3/70 (the subscribers-only bonus disc features the bulk of 1/3/70). It was recorded by the great Owsley "Bear" Stanley and has been lovingly mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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

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July 13, 2019 - 10:01am

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Oroborous

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Dennis

It was a separate CD. I have but I don’t have all my gear unpacked and running yet or I’d gladly burn you a copy.
If your still looking in say a month, send me a PM and I’ll send you one.....or when I get set up I’ll try to remember and see if your still in need.
July 13, 2019 - 9:55am

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Oroborous

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CJ and The groove

No, no mi amigo, I was agreeing with you....not too fast or slow, just find the groove........just enough anticipation to keep em wanting more, but no so long that they lose interest lol
Your doing fine! As always enjoy good tour stories from any era!
And as far as marathon drinking, I mean literally days, like once we went on for almost four days without sleeping, and only minimal enhancements. Just enough going on to keep the fun level high enough and just enough beer to keep the buzz going but without getting wasted etc.....as I say “don’t try this at home kids!” We were young and invincible then, but mostly we were professionals, and had one of the greatest tutors of all times, Klondike Keek and his Mediterranean mad men, aka The Booze Brothers! Ironically he died at 42 right after he quit drinking....
Staying up for several days on its own can be very interesting, but I don’t recommend any of this!

Seasonal Beer; definetly different brews are perfect for specific seasons. If you really get in that flow with nature it’s pretty cool as your body will start to inform you “hey, it’s barelywine time” etc...certain heavy stuff around the holidays, other hardy brews for the long haul of winter....Barelywine around February when there is at least a glimmer of the longer sunny days and a promise of spring, but still cold enough for the heaviness. Then a little later it’s time for Bock, then some nice strong ipas, like a new one for us Freemont Mountain Daisy, yum, then the nice light refreshing stuff for the dog days of summer. Fall we start to swing back to the fuller stuff, Porters, Stouts, and your Oktoberfest etc, and as the weather turns and starts getting colder our bodies like the heavy stuff to fatten us up for winter, which means time for Anchor Xmas beer, my all time favorite! We drink that pretty much all year except when it’s real hot, which is when I like the Anchor Liberties but can’t get here anymore, bastards!
Speaking of Hot and beer, it is best in an ice chest! The fridge just doesn’t seem to get it cold enough, so there nothing like a cold frosty out of the ice chest.
Conekid will like this....the only kind of swill beer we’ll still drink is PBR, the official beer of the aforementioned Boozebrothers back in the day!......but it’s only good for like a week or 2 during the peak of summer, and it MUST be outta the ice chest! Careful, not too many though as it’ll eventually rot your gut, No Bueno!
July 13, 2019 - 9:45am

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Dennis

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closing of winterland

Seems to be many formats running around. Looks like you can get the 4cd set. Looks like you can get a one dvd copy of the show (in 5.1 sound :-)) I see ebay has a sealed copy, seems to be a two dvd set.

Who bought this when offered? Was the "bonus" disc a cd or were the bonus tracks on the dvd.

Out here and searching.
July 13, 2019 - 9:42am

#94

Dennis

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carlo and the nazis

the old saying.... " when a man is ashamed of what he is doing, he claims it's his duty"
July 13, 2019 - 9:28am

#95

carlo13

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Dennis

Hey now on that line stuff. They were doing that crap towards the end (94'-95). What do you think they do with that stuff? Of coarse they jumped inside the bag as soon as it was out of sight. They probably used the same excuse as the nazis. Just following orders.
July 13, 2019 - 9:09am

#96

Dennis

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The Vinyl Fillmore 69 saga and...

I too ordered a copy from Amazon, time went by and seemed to be no movement. Got worried I was gonna get stiffed so I searched out other sources. Barnes and Noble had it for a few bucks less, so I ordered and was gonna wait to see who shipped first and cancel the other. This morning amazon acted like "oh almost here, almost, we can see it", further down in mail there's Barnes & Noble saying we shipped and should have Wednesday. Still haven't canceled Amazon. I gonna gleam thru these emails closely and check tracking numbers. Hope I don't end up with two.

On another note. Someone here talked about Reckoning and the "expanded" addition and the tracks that were on there. So I went, hmmmmm. Checked my copy and found I didn't have the "remastered and expanded" copy. I was like shit and went in search of. Found a copy and order. Should be here today. A day later (+/-), someone mention the extra tracks on the closing of winterland. Something like NYE Winterland. So I went in search of. I don't think I have the bonus disc tracks. I swore I had the disc. So into the closet and I start pulling out the my many boxes of cd's (luckily the dead get their own boxes). First box I open and what do find,,,,,, an unopen copy of Reckoning Remaster & Expanded!!! DAMN! I did find the closing of winterland. My buddy must have bought it. I have the disc and the dvd's,,, I don't seem to have the bonus tracks. Now I need to go in search of them. Anyone out there got a copy of the bonus stuff?

What I need to do is start of list of ALL official releases and check off what I have so I don't have to search the closet anymore. Also what I found is I need another stack of banker boxes! I think I have about 2 boxes worth of cd's sitting on the sink waiting to be filed(?), stored(?), stuck in a fuckin box?

The Gorge always sounded and looked so beautiful but that line Nazi stuff is for the birds. I'd bet a dollar a doughnut that black bag was empty and divided up among the security assholes!
July 13, 2019 - 9:00am

#97

CaseyJanes

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Berry Beer, 69 Road Trips & Marathons

Oroborous - point taken on not going too slow...reminds me of this song I know - Long distance runner, what you standing there for? and then something about Dead to the Core...how does that song go? Anyways, I will try to step on the gas....

Did someone say 69? Believe it or not, I am currently rolling not west, but south down 69 highway in KS, heading to the lake. No, KF, I’m not texting and driving. Mrs Casey gets carsick so this guy almost always has a DD! More on her motionsickness later...a little foreshadowing for ya!!!

Berry Beer - I am normally an IPA guy, and in fact kinda like my GD listening habits, that’s pretty much all I drink, however, as my self consuming friend says, summer time is different, especially when it’s a hot day on the lake. IPA can start to feel a little yucky on the tummy if ya know what I mean and that can lead to other problems...I digress....I do have 6 (or maybe 8) of those tasty bastards in my cooler though and contrary to this other tune that I know, they will not survive! Don’t worry folks, i don’t plan to do any Marathon drinking, at least probably not: and I have also packed a whole buncha water so I plan to hydrate between beers. My daughter and I are hooked on the bubbly stuff that we buy in bulk from Costco. No not Champagne people, get your minds outta the gutter. I’m still talking about water!!!

Back to 69...I have digital copies and vinyl. Been a while since I’ve listened to the digital copies, so I will have to do that and give a comparison of the vinyl up to his point, however from my recollection the digital copy was damn good. The vinyl is also damn good, so AGS, I don’t think you can wrong with either, or as Jim says the last one you listen to is probably the best.

Well I should probably get back to Truckin down 69, but wanted to check in cuz my reception is generally bad in the parts of the universe where we’ll be floatin this weekend. I do have The Complete Roadtrips downloaded on my Spotify account on my phone so if all goes well then I’ll be catchin up on some GOGD this weekend!

Summer tours over, but summers still here folks....Play it loud and proud!

KCJ

Almost forgot...with risk of hurting some feelings, I will say that if you like IPA, I’m convinced that the best in the country is from a little brewery in Iowa called Toppling Goliath...they specialize in IPAs and although I’ve not been there, I’ve had the opportunity to try several of their IPAs. They are super tasty...and yes in my cooler. My favorite is probably the Psuedo Sue....give it a try if you get a chance! Now back to your regularly scheduled slow roasted coffee and 69 FIllmore West!
July 13, 2019 - 7:53am

#98

nappyrags

Joined:
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@wilfredtjones...

...the answer to how many screamless PITB's there are is not nearly enough...
July 13, 2019 - 7:02am

#99

Angry Jack Straw

Joined:
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FW69

JiminMD,

That is exactly why I asked. I don't have a turntable either.
July 13, 2019 - 6:35am

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JimInMD

Joined:
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Re: Screachless PITB's

Certainly 4/16/72 Aarhus comes to mind.. I bet there are more.

AJS.. I will let you know when I finally get my turntable set up. I wouldn't wait up though.. I probably need a bigger house, but have no intention on moving.. I guess Dennis and I have this in common.. I used to have Vinyl night in my old house, but this one is a few sq. feet smaller.

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Who's up for a revolutionary evolutionary ride? DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1/2/70 captures the Grateful Dead as they make their first foray from the experimental 60s into their early 70s acoustic Americana period. Yes, this one is a little bit country and a little bit (psychedelic) rock and roll.

When the "Magnificent Seven" - Pigpen on percussion, T.C. on keys - first took the stage on 1/2/70, evidence was clear that the trip was about to take a turn. From their western wears to the twang in Jerry’s “broken-string blues,” it appeared they'd brought the Bakersfield sound to the Big Apple. They worked through much of what would become Workingman's Dead, stunning the crowd with laid-back numbers like "Uncle John's Band," "Casey Jones," and "Black Peter." Just the same, they satisfied 60s stalwarts with magical versions of "Dark Star," "St. Stephen," and "That's It For The Other One." Sonic alchemy, indeed!

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30: FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, New York 1/2/70 has been rounded out with a bit of 1/3/70 (the subscribers-only bonus disc features the bulk of 1/3/70). It was recorded by the great Owsley "Bear" Stanley and has been lovingly mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 30 is limited to 20,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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

5/15/70 Redux

So Charlie twisted my arm till I called Uncle and so I revisited the 1970 FE Road Trips (one of my favorite in the series). I walked away with the same impression I had before (surprise).

For the period.. and compared to other 2 track 1970 shows release prior.. the sound is terrific, which is why I like it so much. The acoustic stuff in particular is vintage and really quite special. The Dark Star is quite nice, I am not sure it made my top 20 though. It suffers from the early show late show hurry up (I think), but that being said it is quite spectacular and the recording is excellent. That's If For The Other One is really something though, they gallop right from start at breakneck, bass thumping speed. ..but those first few bass chords are like a 9.0 earthquake.. horrible destruction, reckless and cruel. Then.. and we can tell because the recording is so good.. Bobby says hey slow it down, I can't (couldn't make out the rest).. and the slow it down and it seems to lose some thunder.

Anyway.. didn't mean for this to be a show review, I think just for the acoustic material it is must have, top shelf.. and about to get re-released from All Gone. So get it. I also think they should just leave the songs in the order they were performed in.. I mean.. well.. don't do that anymore guys. Moving around the song order to save a few bucks is shitty.. charge us an extra couple bucks and give us an extra disc and let things be exactly as they were when it was performed.

A top shelf release, I hope between Charlie, Keithfan and this post we have convinced a few to pony up and get this while it's not sold out and for those that have it give it another try. A Voice from on High and Cold Jordan alone justify the cost or the need to re-listen. Really special stuff (at least to this head). The early show late show shuffle is something that just does not lend itself well to an acid band that was more at home doing a five hour, two set + encore show. If that makes sense. P.S. don't change around the song order no more! :D

David Duryea.. you still out there?

thanks guys

I think I got this one... :-) Oh God though I'm a bit nervous...

Who wants to do a mock interview? :-P

P.S. 5-15-70 Classic. Just imagine if more 1970 were recorded. One can only dream.

P.S.S. Recently lost my FiiO X1 with 3 count 3 memory cards 2 were full up with Dead, the other was a variety of other stuff. Goes to show the importance if backing up your data (Which I did). Some lucky feller out there had a nice find! :-O

Let me be very clear

I hate the Bruins. But you will never see a more egregious trip and non-call in your life. Even Bozak knew it was a penalty.

Once again the referees blow another game altering call.

Ohhhhhh....

....chat getting lively! 2-1 Blues. 🙄 My wife, bless her heart, is all Blue.

WilfredT

Just be yourself man.. Having the technical chops is important, but being yourself is everything. Nobody wants to hire a robot (except perhaps Dead.net).. Let yourself shine through is the best advice I can give.

It's how I got into Stanford (in addition to my mom hiring someone to take my SATs and photoshopping my face pic over some kick ass rower). Anyway.. bygones.

You will do fine and at the very worst.. make new contacts and improve your interviewing chops (which makes us more marketable). One way or another...

Relax, take a deep breath and whatever you do, don't get sucked into the who's better Phil or Bobby debate.

Be competent, confident and be likable.

Edit: Ixnay on the Tie Die.

Wilfred making more than five dollars a day....

.... methinks he won't be moving away. Go get that golden ring my man.

Re: Five Dollars A Day

Cumberland Blues.. a quintessential Americana song (or is it)? There are many possible origins
- The Cumberland Valley (The Great Valley), following what is essentially interstate 81 from central PA to Tennessee but wide enough to encompass parts of Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky
- Cumberland County Kentucky
- Cumberland Mountains (Mountain range located in western Virginia, eastern edges of Kentucky, and eastern middle Tennessee)
- Cumberland Gap (See Cumberland Mountains)
- Cumberland Narrows (west of Cumberland, Maryland, along Wills Creek, with Haystack Mountain on the left and Wills Mountain on the right). Wills creek is a classic local Class IV+ kayak run that at most runable water scares the shit out of me.
- Cumberland MD (City at the heart of the Cumberland Narrows)
- Cumberland River (In Tennessee)
_______________________

Or.. perhaps a historic county of North West England that had an administrative function from the 12th century until 1974.

Weird, related trivia. From Terrapin Station, "Down in Carlisle He Loved A Lady, Many Years Ago"
As far as I can tell.. there are only two geographic references to Carlisle that I can find. One a small city in South Central PA, at the beginning of the Cumberland Valley [at the junction between the PA Turnpike and Interstate 81] and one in Cumbria UK (See Cumberland UK, above).

I don't pretend to be an expert on the geography of the UK.. perhaps Daverock or someone else can confirm or deny my weirdness, but more or less all the Cumberland references in the US are in the Cumberland Valley and there is the town of Carlisle within, and the other reference is in Cumbria, the term Cumberland first appearing in 945 ad which also contains a town called Carlisle. Weird??

Dig deeper and I am not sure you will find Hunter reveal the true site of either Cumberland or Carlisle. So it could be either one or a purposefully vague reference to either / or / both. I'd like to think Cumberland, MD.. an old coal town where the lyrics make perfect sense.. but of course I am only saying that because it's close to where I live. Who knows, I guess it doesn't matter anyway.

Good night.. sorry for the long strange post.

Vguy &Cal Expo

This would go tp my comment on why people want releases sentimental v. quality. For me Cal Expo was downright uncomfortable. Saw some quality music but hot dusty and so on. I buy every release but I could wait for them. After the Greek I could fly back to the spectrum

Hot & Dusty....

.... just the way I like them.

*Re/ R.I.P. Dr. John

...I’m sad to hear of Dr. Johns passing. His musical Genius with live on thru his Albums, past concerts and interviews.
For my good friends 60th birthday party celebration many years ago, we had Dr. John perform at the ‘Norwood, NJ ‘ American Legion’ along with members from the ‘Meters’. With a horn section too! 😎
They put on a fantastic performance that night. I have a recording from the soundboard.
Ill never forget that celebration birthday party for Bobby D. One of my favorite shows I’ve had the privilege to be apart of, I helped the band set up & break down their gear and helped the sound man in charge that night. God bless, Dr. John! I’ll see you in the “great big concert in the sky” in all good time...
🙏❤️😔
https://youtu.be/QO53Xu6TZBg

Last Five at the House...

CSN - 1988-09-01 Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada
'Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, 1992
gd1976-06-11.141709.sbd.mr.pcm.fixed.dalton.miller.flac16
John Mellencamp - 1984-07-25 Cleveland, OH (SBD) Acoustic
LOU REED Palace Theatre Dayton 27 October 1974

*Re/ a grateful morning...

...greetings everyone on this beautiful Friday morning. I headed to my beach house sometime late to day for a much needed beach, ocean and sun getaway. We have had a family home for the past 60 years on Long Beach Island, Branaget Light, NJ a few blocks from the Historic ‘Lighthouse’ On the Island. The island is only about 18 miles long with only one main road, to no suprise called, ‘ Long Beach Island boulevard’., that runs the entire whole length of the island. Just one of the many beautiful parts of New Jersey’s Ocean communities that runs along the east coast. I’m packing some Grateful Dead music to take along...any suggestions for some good ol Grateful Dead music to enjoy by the ocean side my brothers & sisters?! (Over the years, 2 releases have always follow’d me down, Grateful Dead - ‘Dead Set’ *upgraded over the years to the 2004 Reissue Expanded’ and the best of ‘Skeltons From the Closet’ , lol)...
* Starting my day off with Dicks Picks #16.
It was recorded by ‘Bear’ on November 8, 1969 (with one song from the previous night's show) at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California. It contains the first live performance of "Cumberland Blues", one of my favorite songs from the Grateful Dead repertoire...🤠✌️
Have a grateful day everyone, peace be with you All ! 🙏❤️😎

Jim in MD - Pornhub thing

Jim you go there to find out what the next box is. I think Charlie3 labeled it Box Tease.

Willy T and the Lost Fiiiiooooo

Well that really sucks. The device is the cheap part of the lost. BACKUPS, BACKUPS, BACKUPS. I don't take a shit without a backup,,,, that's why I have four bathrooms!

You can see a sad/funny part, that the person who finds, loves the device and hates the music, ends up deleting 1,000 of dollars worth of data.

Well.....

I started the car ride with the June 7th 1977 Scarlet Fire. After reading your comments about That's it for The Other One Jim, I think I'm going to hop over to Road Trips 3.3 and check it out. I hope there's a drum solo in this one . That's right - I remember the volume and number. It's rare but it's not unusual. I used to just call it The Beast From the East. Oops. Terrapin Station just started. I can't turn this off. The Terrapin mood has taken hold. And I can hear what Bobby's playing. It's rare but it's not unusual.

P.S. - I'm psyched for the bonus this coming today. Should have taken off work.

Sure get stoned at night

I believe folks, that the March 18th 1971 show from The Fox (in the box set 30 trips) is one mighty overlooked show. If it had been a Dave's picks, I think it would have been regarded as one of the best. I think everybody acknowledged it was a good show, but it just didn't get the fanfare and focus because it was one of 30.The show is near perfect. The audio quality is near-perfect, the performance is near perfect, the energy level is high, the setlist is outstanding. It wasn't Dark Star night but the other one is in there. And personally I enjoy pig pens Hammond's work on this one, as it is a bit more prominent in the mix. And it might very well have the best big boss man I've ever heard.

Jimbo - That Other One was a sizler - good recommendation. Just pulling into work now - off to never-ever land.......

Lock the door

Throw away the key

Midnight Hour

midnight hour

re: 5/15/70 & The Gorge

....I did not get this when it first came out for some reason - but I've noted it is going to be re-released soon (I found it on Amazon) so I pre-ordered it. I'm not sure I've ever heard this one....but the various references and writes up here have intrigued me fo sho.

Happy Friday Folks. Dead & Co at The Gorge this weekend; we know of at least one happy person from these here boards attending...I'll be watching on the 80 inch assuming I can make it that late again (I 've been three for four so far); these west coast shows are tough in that regard. Coffee starts around 5 PM....

Bring it!

Sixtus

LOVE MY GIRL - DP16 11/8/69

What song is from the previous night? I have 11/7/69 and both shows follow Deadlists set lists…11/7/69 is interesting for 'The Star-Spangled Banner' played on a slide whistle after 'Mama Tried' by an audience member no less…only at a Dead show (LOL). Just curious…and I enjoy your posts…ALWAYS positive!

3/18/71 st louis

i agree that this st louis show is prime example of spring 71 that rivals the april fillmore and feb portchester runs in playing and sound quality, i have often thought that this Other One version is one of the greatest single drummer/no keith versions out there, kinda like the 4/28 skullfuck version but longer! would have been a great show even without the Caution but that certainly seals the deal, i was surprised back when folks were rating 30 trips shows and this one wasnt very high on most lists

Box Set

If we're going with one venue over multiple years how about a Spectrum box? There are three great '73 shows to start with, assuming '68 DNE in the vault. And '72 was Dick's 36. That leaves 50 other shows to choose from to spice up the '73 ones.

Re: Dick Picks 16 / DaveStrang

I believe the Lovelight is from the previous night..

Box Set

Fox Box (Atlanta - 9 shows '77 -> '85)

You are correct

Previous night lovelight on DP 16

I'm really into Dave's Picks Volume 30. There are some places where the symbols are piercingly loud. Only complaint.

Last Funky 5

Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - The Watts 103rd Street Band, dig that Spreadin' Honey
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - Together, the song Do Your Thing is the highlight for me on this one.
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - In the Jungle Babe, dig that funky soul goodness.
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - Express Yourself, the song Express Yourself is fantastic, I don't think you can play it too loud, and the remake by NWA is pretty cool as well.
Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo

Currently spinning Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Band - You're So Beautiful

Totally on board

The "Fox From The Box" is awesome stuff, and especially Truckin' Wharf Rat Other One Caution (in some similar order).

Yo, Big Brownie

I was at Roosevelt Stadium for the 6/7/74 ABB show. My 2nd ABB show. Grinderswitch opened as was often the case in those days. A fine band in their own right. I saw the same show 3 nights later in New Haven. So gd hot in the ole Coliseum that I thought I was gonna melt. ABB actually took a break after only 3 or 4 songs to cool off. Probably did some coke and Heinekens and then back out for a show that was hot in more ways then one!

ABB & GOGD

How many of us have said something and then wish we had not said? Everybody! Sure, I did not like Butch's take on the GD drummers but if he did really say it, so be it.

After all, it has been reported that Jerry said "Of course we (the GD) read books a lot in our spare time. After all, we are not the ABB"! I found that one to be quite funny & telling.

I loved the ABB before I got converted to a Dead Head. Sure, they are not as exploratory or as psychedelic, but in their lane they are better then about 99% of the music out there. I have always held the Fillmore East concerts in very high regard. Give me some You Don't Love Me anytime!

Rock on

Dap30

Disk 3 is growing on me.

ABB

Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers are both excellent, no question. As HBob noted, the Fillmore East concerts are great stuff. Based on my enjoyment of the original ABB Fillmore East release I picked up the ABB The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings edition which I believe includes the complete run of those shows. The song lists are pretty repetitive, but there are variations that make it worthwhile.

As good as the Fillmore East stuff is, I would have to go with the ABB Live at Ludlow Garage 1970 if I could have only one. The performances of Dreams and I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town are both transcendent, and Every Hungry Woman rocks. If you have not heard Live at Ludlow Garage, do yourself a favor and check it out. I am spinning it now, because once I started thinking about it I felt compelled to put it on. Dreams rolling out of my speakers now...

Saw Myself in Hollywood Bowl Video

Well, here's the big reveal. 6/3 Cold Rain opener. Now you all can get a glimpse of me and Mrs. Big groovin' at around the 4:50 mark. That's me in the flannel shirt and the missus in the dark glasses. Anybody on this tour and near the stage will be able to find themselves, no doubt.

p.s. HBob, yes Grinderswitch! Went out a bought "Honest to Goodness" the next day.

Billrica, Massachusetts

I was wondering if anyone has heard about the dead playing in Billrica MA. I have an old tape labeled just 'Billrica MA.' . No date or set#. I've had it for years. Want to know from you guys. I would rather find it here instead the net. Thanks.

Reminder....

....for those interested, Charlie Miller is doing an AMA on reddit tonight at 7 PST.

Billerica Forum - Billerica, MA

https://archive.org/details/gd1979-05-11.nak700.rolfe.miller.99029.sbeo…

I Just saw DSO do this show at Penns Peak, Jim Thorpe, PA.

What is the function of reddit? I checked it out and can't figure the main function.

Four winds blow

Cool,thanks. Now I know. I thought it was somehow an old tape recorded over with the dead and someone forgot to put a new label on. Strange. The mystery has been solved. How could I have missed that on archive. I must be a dimbulb. Call me mr. Dimbulb.

Current listening

Currently listening to...

EAGLES
Boston Garden
Boston Ma
July 26TH 1974
Benefit for the North American Indian Foundation
Opening set for the Allman Brothers

This set is rocking.

Was wondering if anyone was there?

carlo13

That's ok! I just happened to see it yesterday so it was fresh in my mind.

Reddit...

...."the front page of the internet". It's pretty much a site where you can look up countless subreddits about different topics or discussions. AMA stands for Ask Me Anything. you can ask questions and the person replies in real time. Donna did one last year that was fun. Reddit is tricky to get the hang of, but once you do, it's pretty neat.

Vguy

Thanks.

Re: Billerica

.... wow, that setlist on paper looks fantastic. I've never heard of that show, and Billerica is not far from where we reside outside Boston. Who'da thunk The Grateful Dead would have ever played a show in Billerica Massachusetts.

I must check it out at this moment! It just so happens all the kids are in bed and the wife is out doing errands.

Time for 10 + 1 equals 11

Sixtus

Ha..

10+1 = 11. Made me laugh..

Billerica

My buddy lives a mile from the venue it looks like a high school hockey rink. You'd never believe they played there post hiatus

Sixtus

Yea,I remember in the early 90s I called up Dead ahead with bill Gans and requested big Boss man and I mentioned the billrica tape to him and he said "really, I never heard that show, I'll check that out"" and he ended up putting that conversation on the radio when he played bbm. And when I got home and checked my answering machine, about 10 of my friends left a message saying they heard me on the radio! That was my 15 minutes of fame. Actually 1 minute of fame. Cool huh. P.s. I live in Southboro MA.. Close to billrica. By the way the Estimated on billrica is on of the finest I've ever heard. Jerrys guitar says "bababababa ba ba ba baba.

Mabey?

Would you shit if the billrica forum was Dap 31? With that Estimated version, it should be. Jerrys guitar after Bobs last "na na na na" is just goosebump producing!!

Billerica....

....yeah, but whoever thought that they would play Cape Cod in a run down hockey rink either? Goes to show....

DP16/'Lovelight'

Thanks JimInMd…a closer scan of Deadlists was needed…I'm not as think as you drunk I am…swear (lol).

Dead in Billerica....

Damn......would never have guessed or known. We called that place the Tully Forum when I was a kid and the University of Lowell hockey team played there then. I guess U-Lowell must have sponsored the Dead show. Lots of local kids played hockey there as well, including high school teams. Crazy. Was too young for Dead shows in '79, but I did play some hockey there that year as a kid. Also saw the Talking Heads around '83 there a few years later. (Also a U Lowell concert, as I recall.) But really it was a local hockey rink and not a music venue. Don't recall other shows there at all. This Lowell born boy will have to give this show a listen. Love me my '79, but have my doubts about the acoustics. Guess they didn't build the Worcester Centrum until '82 or so. Learn something new about the GOGD every day.

Singing thank you, for a real good time!

These last ten posts, along with old war stories, and the connection with kind members of the human race, not too mention all the groovy things we learn about the band and their music, that’s why I make time to come hang out here. Thanks to you all, and too all a good night!

Last Five (ish)

Dicks 19- 10/19/73 boo-yah!
(Multiple replays of the Encores)
Jethro Tull Aqualung
Best of the Doobie Brothers
Pedro Mix compilation of Idris Mohamed
Miles Davis Sketches of Spain
Miles Davis Seven Steps to Heaven

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