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    Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

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  • icecrmcnkd
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    The September GD Bulletin came out yesterday in an email.
    At the end there is a section Community Bits that briefly summarizes what it being discussed on these boards.

    It says:

    In the Pick of the Day, With Discussion thread, Daverock raises the interesting point that for Europe ’72, there weren’t so many Dead Heads in the audience — and that affected the band’s playing. Maybe for the better? What do you think?

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    Sorry - I'm not sure what that means!

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    Daverock gets the call out.

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    1stshow -no, I have never heard Hawkwind's set at Bickershaw. Curiously, I have never read anything about it either, not from the band or from people who were there. Simonrob was there - maybe he knows something.
    1972 was the year it all came together for Hawkwind, culminating in the Space Ritual tour in December. In fact - a timely thought - the 11 cd special deluxe edition of Space Ritual is out next Friday. Probably not good value for money unless you are really into it - they basically played the same set on that tour wherever they played - this new set features three of them. I'll be getting it - but the original album may be better value overall.

    Going back to The Dead's repetitive - or otherwise - song lists - they would have played to a different audience every night, for the most part, during E72, so maybe it mattered less than later on if they played the same songs a lot. Maybe that was the case for American gigs at first, too. It wasn't common practice in England in the 1970's to see the same band twice on the run, so I wouldn't think it was in America at first. As teenager, apart from anything else, I wouldn't have been able to afford it.

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    With the exception of Copenhagen and London, they hit these cities just once and my guess is most locals had not had any real exposure to the touring Grateful Dead. Copenhagen is the real outlier, two hits at the same venue and similar second set setlists.

    I always assumed they wanted to make a presence in Europe and knowing people were not as exposed in the US, wanted to paint a strong picture for each city.

    So 51 years later listening to the whole tour, there is lots of repetition. But if you were there then, it was all brand new. That's how I digested it. They wanted to hit Europe with a cohesive picture of what they were doing then not knowing when or if they would return.

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    Yeah they always went heavy on what was new. Guessing partly for their own sanity/interest, and partly for the crowds.
    Not unlike Taylor Swift etc: make an album, go on the road to support it, rinse and repeat…of course like most things, they weren’t that formulaic, thank goodness lol. Plus, they were smart enough to figure out that it’s better to work stuff out on the road BEFORE you go into the studio to record it, especially when you do constantly tweak and re-invent them. So this tour was perhaps a bit of both lol.
    Also, (think we’ve discussed before?) folks didn’t tour so much back then, probably not at all in 1972 Europe?
    So they didn’t have to worry about that like they did later on.
    Sometimes I think they, or someone, just really enjoyed certain songs, so played en more.
    I’d say they played less repetitive in some ways as the years passed and they had more and more songs to choose from.
    Ok, maybe not Bob, he seemed to need to play everything to death lol. Speaking of, why Me&My Uncle every night! I mean they just put it out on the last live album only a year before! With so much new stuff as the Dead, and from WM and AB, AND both Bob and Jers recent solo albums, why Bob, why LOL ; ) Perhaps trying to bring more American “culture”?
    As far as reinterpreting songs, I think they always did that, though some more than others and with various results.
    I guess that’s yet another thing dependent on the listeners taste and chever way yer pleasure tends…
    But I’d bet the biggest factor on this tour was trying to get at least one good useable version of all the new material since they purposely chose this methodology to get the new songs out on a new album. That and mix in some familiar stuff as you never want to do all unknown songs. I could tell ya a story about doing that lol

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    Bickershaw again

    Finishing up as I write.
    Highlights: Dark Star, The Other One, Lovelight (Jerry!).
    The line-up for this festival is astounding. Woodstock level of mud too.
    DR, guessing you've heard Hawkwind's performance. Good?
    Cheers

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    Is that true, though, that there was more repetition of songs during the E72 tour than others in the late 60's and 70's?
    I haven't checked it out, but listening to shows, I always get a sense that they had a core group of songs that they leaned on during specific tours. It was the same listening to the 1973 box that has just come out. There weren't any shows that were wildly different from any other - possibly 6/10/73. That has a different feel than the earlier ones.

    That's not a criticism - the more they played specific songs - especially the ones incorporating jams, the better they got to know them and the more they were able to re-interpret them. Part of the ongoing mystery - especially from late 1971-1974. Maybe.

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    The make up show.
    Yeah 1stshow, there is definitely a looooot of repetition! Lol
    But yeah, all good, perhaps getting a little burnout, though I haven’t had a lot of good, sit down sessions.
    By necessity, some I’ve been just streaming on crappy work device, (or I’d be still doing this months from now and I’m getting itchy for some other Dead ) I’ve tried to hit those shows multiple times.
    5/13 was one, and another first time show.
    I thought it was a mostly well played show, especially considering it was another cold outdoor show.
    Loved JG joking about a movie and playing drive ins lol
    The PITB seemed a little different, and awesome! Oh, loved Pig making Europe sounding police sirens on the organ during the first spacey part of TOO, another beauty. Nice how their starting to work He’s Gone into the flow of the set.
    Don’t have my info here, but believe this might be the first show without a Good Lovin, which no offense, but I am getting burnt on. Have really been enjoying the other stuff, especially Hurts Me Too and Mr Charlie! And I need to learn the rest of the words to ChinaTown Shuffle as I can’t get the chorus outta my head lol.
    In fact slightly light on the grease, perhaps the chilly cold and being on the road, or maybe time limits? This show was a little shorter by E72 standards, more like a “normal” Dead show.
    Wonder if that was due to having to get back on the road, the cold, or…?
    Overall another great show, though if hard pressed I don’t think I’d include in top five or whatnot…
    Kudos to them though in spite of being less than ideal circumstances and this far into the tour etc

    Oh, I think the repetitiveness and lack of certain songs was totally by design.
    Always good to have as many good versions of songs to attempt to choose from. Nothing worse than wanting a certain song badly but only having a so so version…
    They had all those new songs they wanted to get out, or try to, so I can fully understand not doing too many other recently released songs.
    Making the album was a big part of the tour and after hating their studio stuff versus the great live albums, they were trying to make an album, but live in front of grooving people. Same sorta MO they did with In The Dark. Kinda surprises me they didn’t use this approach more often since it obviously worked so well for them.
    And perhaps unknown to some, but even though they played all tracks live, they did go back and clean up and/or sweeten some things in the studio afterwards, so really a sorta highbred album. Same with Skullfuck.
    Ok, on to 5/16/72 and a world radio broadcast!
    Onward!

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    Just started Bickershaw and it occurred to me that 12 shows into the tour there weren't all that many songs in the setlists from either Workingman's or American Beauty. A quick look to verify only found Sugar Mag and Truckin' from Beauty (whoops found a Brokedown too) and five out the eight from Workingman's with two of those played maybe once or twice in the tour. I knew going in to the full EU72 tour I was in for a lot of repetition in the setlists and having glanced at them beforehand saw the order of songs or placements were also similar, i.e. Casey Jones to end many a first set. So maybe knowing they were doing the album they did so many of the same ones to get a better shot at getting one that would be just exactly perfect for the album, more to choose from. Seems a bit opposite to their usual format of no format or you get what feels right that night. These shows are certainly not carbon copies by any means and I'm not complaining at all but just wanted to explore why they all sound a bit the same. Clearly some doing them all in a row impressions happening but not burnout at all. They are all just too good!
    Cheers

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Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

I noticed that too. It was also released as Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 12 in April 2006. I've got that. I wonder how the sound compares to the new Miller.

I'm hoping to get to this tonight... my afternoon is toast.

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all ears : )

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Mornin', rockers!!!

Pick of the day: April 18, 1969 Purdue University, Lafayette, IN

A short sharp shot of good old Grateful Dead, just before the supernova Ark shows. Raw, raucous, and rowdy, just the way I like my early Dead. It's got the grease, it's got the jams, what's not to like???

The talented Mr Miller did a remaster of this one also, quite a while back, and while it's a little rough here and there, it's certainly worth a listen..............

Rock on,

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OB & DV ...re: Omaha 73, I've had a sb on cassette for maybe 40 years ... one of my favorite shows. The PITB>1/2 Step>BigRiver>PITB is glorious, and the rest aint bad either! Grew up there, but was too young to be at the Civic at the time..... You want a hoot, enjoy the BIODTL!

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Started last night, finishing now.
Good stuff.

Listening to the download series version.
Anyone compare it to the new torrent version?

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Hey Topchinacat, I like that name.
Yes, I gave this one a go, recording was decent, not great. Would love to hear an upgrade of this show. I am assuming you have an audience copy? This was of course a good stretch, as after Omaha they headed up to The Met Center in Bloomington MN, where the North Stars used to play and then to Dane County.
Anybody out there receive their #42?

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as soon as our drummer learns to count to 20

Topchinacat, good to see ya! Yaaasss, nice under the radar show!
Really enjoyed this in spite of looks on paper: no big dogs
I picked it only because it’s one of like 3 from this tour I haven’t heard any of.
So it was a nice surprise as I’ve never heard it mentioned.

Mulling through 4/18/69 now. Good show, recording not great, but not bad for the time either.
4/17/69 my second disc is unplayable but I’m going to fire up the first disc later.

Edit: after receiving notice a week ago, 42 has started moving last night. Says due Thursday, but I won’t hold my breath. All good as long as it gets here.

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how in the hell is there only one circulating audience tape of Alpine 6/26/87? Not only are the boards for this run MIA, but only 1 audience (currently on Archive is simple benchmark) in a very thoroughly taped year of our lord 1987? like wth?

3/9/92: spun this up after some 69 lovin’
Decent first, nice Cassidy.
2nd, Victims not bad, but not the beast it used to be, fun Iko, Corrina sounds a little flat, then, after a sorta abrupt end, Jer keeps it going and they get into a little jam and eventually Dark Star. From the Corrina jam onward this set is pretty fine. Another calming space (better than therapy) with a sweet Shenandoah theme, into a status quo Miracle, with a Decent Dew (one hiccup early) to bring her home. A loose but fun Satisfaction encore.
Mind blowing, perhaps not, but another enjoyable show, and a solid 92 outing.

Bluecrow: good question?

Anyone up for a double shot of Nitecat over the next day or 2?
Was thinking 6/7&8/80 might round out a nice WE. And it seams appropriate to pair em, no?
I’ve only heard one set I had on tape, and after seeing several great D&C shows at Folsom, have always wanted to check these out…and wonder what it must have been like seeing a show at the peoples republic way back then. I’m sure things are much different.
Plus I’d like to hear the recordings on my home gear.
Just a thought…

Yes Oro, it's a damn good question. This was a smoking crater of a show in 1987, "known" venue, first night of summer tour. 1 tape??

Cassidy jam way out there. Deal maybe the craziest I saw? Estimated?? Brent channeling dinosaurs, or maybe it was Healy?? Watchtower??!! Whole show is nutz.

Damn i might have to bust out my audience from the vault, hook up the HK deck, and see how it compares

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Hey Bluecrow, yes the 87 Apline shows were great. Don't worry, we will all have great versions when the box comes out.

1980 works for me, and you were thinking, Nitecat's, absolutely!

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15th Anniversary shows. Drove all the way from Gunnison (and back same night) to catch up with Front Range friends at the Sunday show. Rip roaring start with Uncle John > Playin > Uncle John and ends with a double encore Alabama > Brokedown. This one was a rocker and the sound was excellent. I was first tier up off the field on Brent's side. He absolutely revitalized their game. Big hiatus after that for me, all the way to 1990 Compton Terrace. Got lost in the woods.
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Better late than never.

One reviewer compared this to 5/2/70 Harpur College. I think it is more akin to Château D'Hérouville, but no matter. It's a great little show that's small and compartmentalized enough that one can absorb it even after a difficult day starting late and a little buzzed. A perfect late Saturday night closer, but who am I to judge.

Another new one for me and for that I am grateful. A good one to boot. What's not to like.

Edit: I no sooner posted this than noticed a whole page of comments appeared (I have been gone since early this am and was replying to Doc's suggestion). Great to see lots going on here... even if I am late to reply. Still, loved 4.18.69, but it's right up my wheelhouse and I was in the mood for just such an adventure.

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Hey, rockers!!!

Pick of the day: Alfred College May 1, 1970

May 1970. The nation in conflict, colleges in turmoil, and friendly campus visits from everybody’s favorite hippy band, the Grateful Dead.

Musically speaking, I always thought May 1970 was a great month for the band. Naturally everybody knows of Harper College, the Fillmore East late show, the MIT free show, the Hollywood Festival, and even Kirkwood. But who knows about Alfred College?

Alfred opens with a short but sweet five song acoustic set. The second set opens crunchy with Not Fade Away and has decent doses of grease and jammy gooey goodness. One never hears about this show, but it’ll do quite nicely…………..

This is “a nice little show” that would make a great official release some day…….

Until then, there’s a Miller remaster, treat your ears to it!!!

Doc
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Sounds a lot like the one I looked up last week, my sister's first show 4/24/70 from Mammoth Gardens. Now she tells me she also saw the final Jimmy Hendrix Experience performance of 6/29/69 at the Denver Pop Festival a couple of months before Woodstock. Wow, ya think ya know someone and then you find out she's way hipper than you knew.
Cheers!

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From the vantage point of the 21st century, seeing Jimi Hendrix live seems more like a supernatural event than a rock concert.

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1st Show - RUFKM - I would have bet good money that no way in heck that in 1980 there was show opener UJB > Playing > UJB. Unreal.

So I clicked in on Friend of the Devil from night before (cave up in the hills mythos) and it may be the best post-Keith / Brent-era FOTD I have ever heard (and no, not a backhanded compliment - its really really good.) Ramble on Rose - you bet ya! This first set kicks it.

They are very much "on" opening 6/7 - Colorado always brought out the hi-energy best . And no doubt same for 6/8. Can't help but notice that soundboards of these 2 shows are not in general circulation. release worthy 1980.

I saw the show almost just prior to this Folsum 2-fer, Minneapolis 5/31. Set II has got some fun and interesting song selection. They seem to be in a strong space just then?

I don’t know if you saw my post regarding your Sis’ Mammoth Garden show. 2 nights for sure, and recording attributed to 4/24 is, in fact, from the second night 4/25 (per JGMF blogspot). Did your sister have any foggy/clear recollections of the Mammoth Garden show she saw? Of seeing Hendrix in Denver?

So yes, agree DR Seeing Jimi = Supernatural Event

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No, I was too busy BMXing my 5-speed Stingray Fastback over table tops in the dirt fields of Dry Creek in S.Denver to be going to shows in '70. Sis said the Mammoth show was trippy and like a big roller rink (wider than it was long so you were close no matter where you stood, and black lights and a really good sound system). Hendrix not so good. Maybe not her thing at that time. All a bit vague. I can imagine. I didn't trip until I was 19 or so.
Edit: I've created a monster, she's looking up a Johnny Winter show from around '73 too. All you have to do is connect some unused synapses and voila'.
Edit 2: Oh yeah, and I just emailed her about the years she lived in SF CA ('72-'75?) Total hippies driving out in a '50s International bread truck converted into a camper with the required Indian print cotton spread on the ceiling and following a guy named Father who was an Indian mystic. Incredible guy for real.

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thanks OB & DV... I'm a long time listener, first time caller to this site ... have to say how much I appreciate all the reviews, comments & recommendations.... years/shows I probably would have passed over turn out to be gems! My first show was Pauley (ucla) '82 ... did most of the west coast shows pretty intensely for about 5 years, tape collection of prob 400+ hours. I had a pal who had copied sound boards (1st gen?) onto reel-to-reel .... he let me borrow & copy them and I was hooked. The Omaha '73 sb I have is the same as what's in archive, judging by the missing start to HCS. Thanks again to all for the great tips, reviews & enthusiasm. My two most memorable dead events was the "annual Red Rocks rain out" of '82 and the Friday 13th ('84) Dark Star at the Greek. I still get an ear-to-ear grin!....tc

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Experience Vinyl has pushed release dates back to "summer 2022".

Not too vague :-)

For those that were wondering.

Is that one of the releases you mean, Dennis ? That was supposed to be being re-released last year-I had it on order for about 12 months-then my order was cancelled and it never came out. Good if it finally does.

Istshow - interesting that your sister only considered the Hendrix concert not so good. I didn't start going to gigs until 1972, and Hendrix cast a massive shadow over the 70's. So for someone like me he was already mythic. But if you actually saw him, it might have been more a case of "yeah, he was okay, but..."
I know from events I experienced, bands I saw etc, that the reality I experienced was often very different from how it has been written about and presented subsequently.
Sorry for diverting !

Yes.

Experience Vinyl is releasing the entire vault series,,, I ordered back in January, but the dates keep getting pushed back.

Also, the idiot that I am I ended up ordering two copies of Vault 1. (and they both have been pushed back :-) )

Like the old saying - “They also serve who only stand and wait.”

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Hey Topchinacat, 82 was a good year to get the ball rolling and at Pauly Pavilion. That must have been fun. Would love to see more 82 released. A lot to offer. Thanks for joining in on the fun.

How about releasing the official fifteen year anniversary show from 6/8/80. You are right Bluecrow, what a start with the Uncle John's Band ,Playing, UJB. I have it going now. Man, these guys are good.
Was that John Scheer in CO with the introduction?

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Yup. Did he use his patented, "OK..... the finest band in the land, The Grateful Dead!" ? Isn't he the one on the Englishtown introductions?
Cheers
Edit: My ticket stub says Feyline and CU Program Council. I'll give it a listen.
Edit 2: Yeah, that's him.

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Yes, he is the promoter from the Englishtown show. I thought he was mainly an East Coast promoter and thought it was odd he was in CO in 1980?
But I guess it was the official 15th anniversary show, so maybe that is why?

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Surprisingly I don't think I've done this yet. If the records/cds don't arrive the day after I have ordered them, I usually forget what it is I have ordered though. So opening the large 12"" sized packages is often a voyage of discovery. Box set of cds? vinyl? Quite exciting - whoever orders these things has excellent taste.

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Hit 6/780 & 6/8/80 yesterday and 5/1/70 today.

Finally got to scratch the Folsom 80 itch as I’d only heard the second set from 6/8 previously.
Good sheet Mon! And nice job, again, Nitecat!
The seventh built up nicely and how can you go wrong with an opening like the 8th.

5/1/70 was ok, nothing mind blowing, good little show for at work. Another that I’ve been meaning to check out as I went on a field trip there to check it out in HS. Not sure if I was seriously interested in going there or just wanted to get out of school and road trip lol. Obviously wasn’t a good student back then.
Quite the difference between this and it’s famous neighbor…more notches in the ole Deadbase bedpost!
NEXT!

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How were the 1980 shows? Both off my radar. I think I missed the fall 73 show also.. argh, responsibilities. I hate being responsible, but someone's gotta do it. Take a load of fannie.... a song with more meaning to me than words can express.

So steer me guys, of the three mentioned, where should I go today? Or should we just start anew? I might be getting my 42 soon, which will only gum up the wheels further, but in a good way.

Also.. I've been neglectful on a couple of my slipped promises. Burning a few now and putting a package together soon.

Hey Jim, it happens, we all fall behind. The 1980 shows are fantastic, I would definitely recommend both 15 anniversary shows. I really liked 6/8. But I am biased on 1980.
Thanks for the picks OB.
Send us something new Jim.

Good to hear you are starting to see #42 out there.
These are all shipped through UPS Mail innovations and UPS my choice still says I have no packages on the way. Why??

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Don’t want to pile on so thinking 5/18/77 Fox?
Guessing Jim’s heard it so he can catch up, but those needing an immediate fix can score?
But I’m open to suggestions…

This is one off of Dave’s list, but reviews are somewhat mixed i.e., it’s great, versus its good but not great etc, no one said it sucked…if used as pick, would Dave have gone to the right street but wrong house again? We’ll let you decide.
Of course there’s not many houses left on that street.

His job is to shed light, not to master: all 3 of those shows are good in their own ways. Obviously era differences, but all are good era comparatively. So Chever way your pleasure tends.
All good things my friend! Time is elastic, keep at it and it will loosen.
Having to be an adult can really suck, especially when one is not prepared to be one. At least that’s my story lol.
Hang in there baby (remember those posters with the cat?)

Topchinacat: Glad you jumped in, need more folks to participate, we won’t bite!

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The other Fox show from 1977. Have never listened to this one but I will get it going, I mean we better, it is not very often OB recommends a 77 show.

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What too obvious? :-P

P.S. Traffic Lights (get all the pole) and Crosswalks (get all the paint)

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you been hangin’ out at the Bong Rec center again ; ) I wish I had 42! Hopefully I can drive the Other Half nuts this WE!
Oh, speaking of, she thinks there should be a board for “Deadhead significant others”, a place where the poor folks who have to live with us nuts can commiserate! Perhaps we should lobby Marye?

DV, recommend is a strong word!
Occasionally I might actually recommend something, but usually I’m just scratching some itch, or more likely shooting in the dark lol. I don’t know what I’m goin for, but I’m gonna go for it fo sure!
To go where not many Deadheads have gone before! Like Star Trek for shows!

5/18/77: so as I said, this was on Dave’s “list” which we’ve been trying to chip away at the last couple years.
It’s May 77 so definitely not a bad show, but it seemed a tad lesser than some of its neighbors.
This is perhaps why it hasn’t been released?
Meaning, the bar can be pretty high when it comes to May 77, so though this was a good show, I didn’t find it great, comparatively. Like it’s good, but not Buffalo good…
Hopefully that makes sense and no one’s going to torch my house tonight lol.
Daves 41 I found to be up to the task, for example.
Now, my listening conditions where not optimum, but I think I was able to get a good enough read? But maybe not?
Interested to know how y’all feel about this one?
I’m sure some 77 nuts will want this (all 77) out, but I’m from the camp that feels there’s enough 77, at least for a while, since it’s been covered more than any other year: 5 DP, 6 DaP, 1 RT, 1 DL, and four boxes if you include Hartford.
To me, this would be another good street, wrong house pick, of course he’s been to all the other houses already lol.

So since no one’s offered up a pick, I might hit some more 82. Perhaps a little west coast warm vibe on this cold snowy morn? Say 7/17/82 and/or 7/18/82? A little California dreaming for hump day?
Maybe tomorrow Doc can take us primal again, though we’d love to hear from some new blood, or GOGD, Cept he’s a slacker now ; )

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Hey OB, we will take a 77 show mention out of you.
I like this show. Sound quality is great. Enjoyed the whole show. Love these early versions of Jack a Roe. Great FOD. Groovy Estimated Eyes. Stella Blue! And close it out with Brokedown Palace, yes! Another good May 77. Not sure if it ever gets released, but who knows. I think they will release more 77, would love to see 10/2/77. One of my favorites from the fall. But hey, more variety, mix it up, absolutely. Like start hitting the early Brent years a little more......

Was thinking about other Nassau show from Spring 1990 for tomorrow, 3/30/90. Everyone knows that night before with BM. Let me know.

Still no tracking for me.
Conekid, did you get notified through UPS my choice?

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has safely made port here in the high desert red rock country.

dug deep into the vault yesterday and pulled out the discs for rockin the cradle (Egypt '78).

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It took 5 days from the “your order has shipped” email from the GD Store until UPS My Choice said “package received for processing”.
It then took another week for transport and delivery.

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Thanks Conekid.
I am at day eight with your order has shipped and still nothing in UPS or USPS.

Enjoy it.

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My "Your Order Has Been Shipped" email sent, I think the 28th still reads my shipping label has been created with no updates.

Par for the course. I have waited 48 years for this, what's another few days.

Still.. I want a job in the Shipping Label Created department at Rhino. Looks to be a kushy gig..

Too funny Jim, laughing hard!

Yes, it is really hard to understand their process, maddening at times. I try not to think about, but I will for now. I can go on eBay right now and buy #42 sealed with bonus disc, but loyal fans like us can't even get tracking information on orders we placed in early November, much less our CDs. Come on!
I have said it before, but how did I get on this shit list and how do I get off it?

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More like their smoking too much kush!
Great idea, have the whole thing, right down to the shipping crew, be actual Dead Heads!

DV, I think it’s because your a Viking fan ; )

Mine has the same message and has been sitting in GJ since the 2. BUT, the green slider thing on the bottom has moved almost all the way to the end so maybe it wall show up tonight like it says?
Whatever, just so it gets here. Yeah Jim, like pops used to say “you made it through life this long without it”

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Ok, it’ll be interesting how it sounds off of interweb. Should be good for the task at hand!

Glad you liked 5/18/77. I wouldn’t consider it a release or not soon anyway, but Dave has it on that list so it’ll probably be next years first pick,lol.

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Hey rockers!!!

Pick Of The Day: MIT Free show, May 6 1970

A cold day in May brings forth some hot music...........

Was free then, is free now.....................

Absolutely worth a listen.........

Rock on,

Doc
No one is free, even the birds are chained to the sky.............

I'm in for 5/6. It's been ages since I listened to it. A neat little show with some history I believe..

Up early on my second cup of strong, dark roasted Kenya Nyeri Chinga. Yummi Double Dose.

I like almost all the spring 1970 stuff that was fortunately recorded. Some of these are sleeper, under the radar shows or as Doc says - well worth a listen. I like Alfred a lot for some reason too. Bottled history that seems to improve with age. When you take these shows in context that have something to say. I think this one might have been the first time they played since the Kent State Massacre, if not the first very soon after.

Anyway enough caffeinated blabbering, I'm in.

Man, they played some goods shows at Nassau Coliseum and this one to my ears is one of the better ones. I haven't listened to the full show in years. Of course you start with a Help Slip Franklins and end with an Attics of My Life. And all kinds of greatness in between.

Hope you were able to enjoy it OB. Jim, you are still behind.

It is finally warm here in MN. Enjoy the weekend all.

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And it looks like I was behind on the thread and did not see 3/30/90 suggested. Looks like I am in for a twofer today, which is just fine with me.

Stay warm and dry all.. it's cold rain here in the mountains East.

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what a kick ass show. every freaking second. started yesterday afternoon and finished this morning. Great late era Help > Slip > Frank opener. Excellent Standing on the Moon, such a beautiful song. Attics?- OMFG. what a mind blowing encore. riding the same big wave of the previous night. Listened to the Miller cause I don't have either box - what was I thinking back then?!

I mentioned the Egypt release a few days ago though not specifically as a POTD. It was something of a disappointment back then. I guess they chose it because it was a multitrack and an epic adventure. Been years since I listened to it. so far given Disc 2 and the bonus several spins. its got its moments. the Shakedown is very cool to me. I got to thinking that it had to be only the second or third time they played it and sure enough it was second time.

4/17/69. thanks Doc! ran through this one several times. more classic '69 goodness. is that Bobby playing slide on that early Hard to Handle? seems a tad rough. the It's a Sin segue in St. Stephen is energetically jarring, interesting but not really feeling it (will have to "relisten" again.) Really painful to have Caution cut off like that. Damn.

Have a good safe and fun weekend everyone. Started in on DaP 42 and boy does it sound sweet. So that's where you'll find me later today.

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Agree with you wholeheartedly on 3/30/90.

I will take the Egypt release with me in the car today. Such a fascinating trip, the whole process, how it came about, financing the trip, borrowing the Who's sound system from London. And there is a lot of good music there. My memory is the bonus disc wasn't that great, but I will have to check it out again and confirm.
Enjoy your #42, mine is now scheduled for next Wednesday. So at some point I will join you all..
And I hope we don't have to wait until July/August until we find out about this year's box.