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  • #231
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    hmmm... well
    Sirius is owned by Mel Karmazin and from the interwviews with him that I've read, he has never been concerned with XM and what they're up to. He never talks about wanting to take away their listeners or monopolize the satellite market. All I hear him talk about is about how many people out there would enjoy this service and how to tap into that enormous market. Of course it's all about the money; it always is in the end. But I really think that the CEO's involved are thinking long term, to the millions that aren't hooked up yet. If they can make Satellite more attractive to all, more people sign up and profit goes up. They don't do that by raising prices and cutting programming.I probably sound terribly naive, but I do believe in this service and the industry. I'm not a stockholder (thank god!), but I'm coninually amazed by how good it is compaired to standard radio. In terms of the Grateful Dead Channel, I've seen both the Who Channel and the Rolling Stones Channel come and go, so I am prepared to be dissappointed. But this channel has had so much hype on Sirius that I'm just going to enjoy it for as long as it lasts... if it ever gets started!!!
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    You don't think?
    The Grateful Dead Channel is on Sirius, so that doesn't have anything to do with the merger. I think the merger will go through, but I'm not convinced it will improve our service. Just look what Clear Channel has done to regular broadcasting. There will be one satellite provider, so they can do whatever they want, raise price, cut channels, whatever, and if you don't like it then yeah, get an ipod that plays MP3s or play CDs. Even on XM why was there only one hour a week for Dead music? I meant to ask David that question. Then Sirius decides to play an entire channel, so all the Dead heads will go to Sirius. That's how good competition works. Anyway I feel lot safer with two sat companies. The merger will just be a bait and switch. Sirius is shaping up nicely with the Dead Channel, live music and XM might take that away, or cut programming. I hope you guys are right, but I'm used to heads crying foul, when they don't get what they want for nothing. peace out
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    I don't think so...
    I disagree with the idea that the customers are going to lose out from this merger. Xm and Sirius are not just competing against themselves. There are only 15 million people that have the sevice in North America... that still leaves A LOT more folks out there listening to regular radio and ipod and cds, etc. These other forms of entertainment are the REAL competition. Why would the merged satellite companies start screwing their customers then? Believe me, they want new customers. They want to tap into the huge markets that they are barely scratching the surface of now. Satellite radio is a VERY expensive business; the satellites are very pricey, the receivers need to be developed and produced, and Howard Stern needs his 500 million! Why should these 2 companies have to compete against each other when most of the continent is listening to free radio and ipod? Bring on the merger and bring on the Grateful Dead Channel!!!!!
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    I've been listening to the Dead Hour for about 5 years on XM. I just switched over to Sirius two days ago, but didn't know about the dead channel. I just thought I would try something different. I'm glad David is putting the new Dead channel together. Who knows how the merger will work out for consumers. They are offering more selective channel selection from both after the merger, but they are just making that suggestion to see the deal through. There is nothing stopping each of them from offering a more selective programming now. Sirius and XM also have different compression so you would need a new receiver to listen to both. So that isn't going to happen for years. XM used to have better programming, live music channel, that they did away with. Also doesn't Clear Channel own most of the XM channels? The merger is going to be all about cutting corners and limited programming so the fat cats can make more cash. You might see a good offering in the first few years after the merger then they are going to hit you up. Well, any way it's good to see David here. I have enjoyed his show!
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    Remember when...
    ...shall we go, you and I while we can...There would be a public outpouring of the people's wishes to stimulate change? You know, like the sixties? Get yourselves in touch with Sirius, and if you're a subscriber, push for the station being on-air ASAP. If you're thinking about subscribing, Let them know you want assurances about the GD channel first. If you have programming feedback, provide that ,too.Wishing and writing about it here won't make it happen.
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    yeah!
    That Jerry/Bob interview was really cool... and funny!Can't wait for the full-time channel...but I guess i'll have to...
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    Turn those machines back on!!
    So when do we get a full time GD channel?I was getting VERY used to being able to listen to this station whenever I wanted. My favorite was an interview w/ Jerry and Bob where they talked about Phil's "angular" bass playing - and then played some clips to illustrate their point. Just great "inside the music" stuff. Sorry - I will go back to work now.
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    ...shall we go, you and I while we can...Yeah, aud, you're right, waiting may have advantages except that 1) no one is thinking XM will buy out Sirius, 2) once Sirius buys out XM, Sirius will have control of the receiver market and the price of receivers MAY go up, and 3) If you buy right after the merger, it's sounding like you'll pay Christmas time rates for the receiver anyway. This deal's gonna happen, it's just too bad the lawyers aren't making good arguements for it to go through (yet). "Al A Carte" is a bad dining option and a worse marketing strategy. I'd try the "buffet" concept, myself.
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    I've been following this in the business news for a while, and frankly will be surprised if it doesn't come to pass. I definitely have no plans to buy into either until this thing shakes out. Lots of investment news on this thing this week with the NAB whining about how they aren't buying the "a la carte" argument that Karmazin has been touting. Anyway, meantime I still enjoy XM online (thanks to my boss' subscription for his cars) and my pal Denny's Sirius online login when he's not using it. Sitting back on my lawnchair waiting for it all the shake out one way or the other before I even think about shopping! And enjoying the hell out of this Boston show at work this morning...
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    Interview with Sirius President...
    ...shall we go, you and I while we can... Mel Karmakin on Fox News who said he expected the merger with XM to take place before the first of the year. The strategy is to say that Sirius and XM are competing with any music delevery system you can put in your home, car, or office, thus avoiding the monopoly issue. He also said that post-merger, "ala carte" channel purchase an other "efficiencies" would reduce the monthly cost to $6.95 per customer. So kick back and enjoy that GD channel , because it isn't going anywhere. Look for deals on receivers and adapters at stores like Best Buy and Circuit City, 'cause their cheaper there.
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Our own dgans is a programming consultant for the new channel!
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Submitted by starsleeper on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 10:17

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Listening to the Asbury Park show the first time I ended up comparing John to Jerry which is how I came up with my negative review. I listened to the show again Sunday and said to myself I'll have an open mind and just accept it for what it is. By doing this I found myself enjoying it and thought John sounded pretty damn good! When Bobby sang " If this ain't the real thing, it's close enough to pretend" I had to smile. I guess if it's good enough for Phil and Bobby it should be good enough for me too. I hope I get the ticket for the Haiti benefit that I ordered. It would mean a lot to me to be able to be there to help the people of Haiti and to be there to help sing "happy birthday" to Phil. Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart You just got to poke around
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Submitted by wsuvtx on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 05:59

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I heard a version of Sugaree last night on GD Radio. It was not the Jerry version, older I think. A different song. Older I believe. Sounded like it was sung by a child or young woman. I really liked it. Does anyone know who it is by. I did not catch the song info as I was in and out of sleep.
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Submitted by wsuvtx on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 07:12

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Found it. Shake Sugaree by Elizabeth Cotten.
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Submitted by marye on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:48

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this is the Sirius radio topic, not the YouTube Video Posting topic. I am removing the posts containing YouTube videos with no discernible connection to the topic.
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Submitted by starsleeper on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:55

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there were some people out there who knew what I was talking about, was just trying to say goodbye in a friendly way, please close my account for me, thank you!
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Submitted by starsleeper on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 11:18

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maybe you guys could get John K. into the studio sometime and let him introduce himself and play a few tunes for us. It might help me appreciate Furthur more as i've had a bit of a hard time adjusting and was a bit pissed at the loss of Ratdog but I like to think I'm adaptable.
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 07:52

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I miss the late morning slot for GD history: 6 am (central) is too early, usually, and come around 6 pm I have something else going on like dinner, mowing the lawn, or still hitting happy hour. David, if you can return your historical feature to 10 am, this ole 'head will be gracious.
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Submitted by starsleeper on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 11:05

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Good to see you're feeling better this morning man, I was getting worried about ya.
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Submitted by marye on Sun, 07/11/2010 - 11:52

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David Gans posted this on Facebook: Today's Tales from the Golden Road will be live from Mickey Hart's studio where Rhythm Devils are rehearsing! 4-6pm ET on Siruns 32 XM 57
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Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:41

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thanks for playing a Jerry and John acoustic show, heard it sat.nite. The Birdsong was awesome! and the SF '77 Sisters and Brothers you played afterwards was truly beautiful. That's probably the first time I've heard one of those shows since I saw them at the Wiltern Theatre in Hollywood about 25 years ago. I was at the Greek 1990 show you played, that was the last show I ever saw at the Greek, and of course the 1980 Keen college shows. What a great week, how bout a Jerry year?
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Submitted by starsleeper on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 12:07

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After all, they we're part of it too. Man, you guys have blown my mind a million times but I need a rest so I won't be there at quarter to nine for a while. May God bless and keep you always.
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Submitted by starsleeper on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 10:37

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I loved last Fridays today in grateful dead history from the Hult Center in Eugene, OR. circa 1983. If David is looking for something to blow peoples minds on September 10 there is another good show from that year, I was thinking maybe from coming out of drums through the enocre. Good work you do there.
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 13:40

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Hey David: what happened to the first half of the 1st set to 7/7/81, @ KC Municipal? The airing of 7/7/81 didn't kick in until El Paso.... Ushers and bouncers were not tolerating smokers nor tapers at this show. I noticed an upload on archive.org today that had passed thru Charlie Miller's hands.
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Submitted by Drewster58 on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 19:32

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I really enjoy the Dead radio channel, when I get a chance to listen. I only have Sirius radio at home through my TV, but I can exercise with them every day. It gets two ears up all the way down the line. Drew Engman "The Xeric Xenophile"
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Wed, 12/29/2010 - 03:22

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Furthur, at San Francisco Civic, will be broadcast on the Grateful Dead channel. Little Feat will air on the Margaritaville channel. Disco Biscuits will be hapnin on Jam-On .... Drive-by Truckers will be on Outlaw Country !! Wow, what a terriffic lineup of live music for 12/31/10 !! Reference: http://www.relix.com/news/2010/12/24/new-year-s-eve-on-sirius-xm
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Submitted by ripple70 on Wed, 12/29/2010 - 04:05

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thanks for the info regarding the new years eve further show had heard rumours but now its officical all the best brother!!!!!!
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Submitted by mabarrows on Fri, 12/31/2010 - 11:44

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Hey Now All GD Brothers & Sisters.... It's New Years Eve 2010-2011 Be Safe Be Kind Be Happy. AND REMEMBER DON'T USE & CRUISE ! THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN...... PEACE & LOVE NJMIKEB PS. THE NEW YEARS EVE FURTHUR SHOW LIVE IN SF TONIGHT WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE ON SIRIUS RADIO TONIGHT. THERE IS A THREE HOUR TIME DIFFERENCE WEST TO EAST. If it's midnight in San Fran it's three AM here on the East Coast... Mike B. from Rutherford NJ. Peace Out.
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Submitted by Willie B. A. G… on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 08:22

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Well, the Sirius broadcast was a bust. They said there were problems with the ISDN lines between San Fran and New York, that they had AT&T try three different lines and still kept dropping out. (Being a computer tech myself, and knowing some things about the former Ma Bell, I can believe it.) I heard a total of about 20 minutes of the show, in bits and pieces. They said they'd rebroadcast it (I guess from a recording made at the show.) But they didn't say when. I took the 3-day trial just to hear this show, now I feel I wasted that trial. (My wife was at the show, so I really wanted to be listening in order to better connect with her!)
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Submitted by marye on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 08:34

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sorry to hear this!
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Submitted by smiley dave on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 08:40

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Some one tries to do something nice.And all you do is find FAULT. Maybe you should put it on. Thanks to all efforts. Thanks to all who tried to get it there see ya in Denver. Have a Less Bitter New Year Do For Other's You Will Feel Better. Guaranteed!!!!
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Submitted by Willie B. A. G… on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 16:26

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just disappointed. Yeah, they said the problems were with AT&T's ISDN lines, they tried three different ones. But for something this important to so many people, I hope they've learned and next year will have a second-source provider in place as a backup. Both Verizon and Sprint have good networks, perhaps one of those as their backup? And maybe invest in the T-1 line?
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Sun, 01/02/2011 - 13:22

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Little Feat was good on Margaritaville. Disco Biscuits were interesting but a too instrumental.Why would XM put a guy in New York to yak about a live show in San Francisco?? I turned that off in a hurry.
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Submitted by marye on Mon, 01/03/2011 - 09:31

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is one I've often asked myself WRT to live broadcasts, especially when the yakker clearly knows less about the subject than the average listener. On the other hand I can't address the particulars here because I don't know what guy in NY was doing the commentary. If, say, it was Gary Lambert, he'd be worth one's attention!
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 10:00

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of the live concerts back on the GD channel web page. ALSO please don't start these earlier than the announced time, as some of us use a Tivo to record these shows. (For personal use only of course.)
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Submitted by northbound on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 20:44

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Last Sunday night (5/29/11) the GD channel played a concert from 1991. Can anyone tell me what concert that was?
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:54

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Denver 12/13/90; SF 7/12/76; Utica 3/21/73; E Rutherford 6/5/93; Detroit 10/23/71; St Paul 5/11/77; Paris 9/20/74; and Mtn View 10/4/87. I think last week featured 12/31/91, but I'm not sure
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Submitted by northbound on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 19:10

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Hmm OK, thanks. Then maybe I'm mistaken. The reason I ask is because I was listening to a nearby station (I think it was "Deep Tracks") sometime Sunday afternoon, and they played a version of Cassidy that I really liked. Before they played it, I believe the DJ said it came from a GD concert from 1991, and that that concert would be played later that night on the GD channel. Anyway, if anyone knows what show that was or any good Cassidys from 1991, please let me know!
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 19:33

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Grateful Dead sang Cassidy 13 times in 1991. On 10/27/91 in Oakland, Carlos Santana stepped-in for a tune or two. 6/17/91, in Giants Stadium, is viewable on dvd. The 2nd set has a great Dark Star sequence. If you'd like the dates of more choice '91 shows, let me know.
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Submitted by northbound on Fri, 06/03/2011 - 19:42

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Thanks for the info. And yeah, I'd like to hear about some good shows from 1991. I'm a pretty young deadhead and I'm just starting to get into early '90s Dead, so I'd like to know about some of their best shows from that year.
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 09:26

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Here are the 13 shows from 1991 featuring Cassidy. I've pulled this data from www.deadlists.com which will link you to the audio section of the Live Music Archive within www.archive.org 2/19/91 Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium 3/23/91 Knickerbocker Arena Albany NY 3/31/91 Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro NC 4/27/91 Sam Boyd Silver Bowl Las Vegas NV 6/6/91 Deer Creek Music Center Noblesville IN 6/17/91 Giants Stadium East Rutherford NJ 6/28/91 Mile High Stadium Denver CO 8/14/91 Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento CA 9/5/91 Richfield Coliseum Richfield OH 9/10/91 Madison Square Garden New York NY 9/21/91 Boston Garden Boston MA 10/27/91 Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium 12/28/91 Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium Enjoy !!
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Submitted by bluetrainsugaree on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 21:05

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Catch the Hard Rock show on Sirius 10/4/11 9.EST Crisp!
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 09:42

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Jerry's scorching the airwaves with this fine show from 1978. It is an audience recording: can't tell if it's Tim's or Bob's, or..? Any history on whether a board exists?
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Submitted by kencrayottostrauss on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 09:54

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I was eatting my breakfast this past Tuesday morning (November 22, 2011) around 6:00ish when my wife called me from her cell phone. She was heading to work and listening to The Grateful Dead Channel. She was all excited and had to tell me about this killer version of "Good Lovin' " she just finished listening to. The only information she could give me was that Bobby was singing it (so it is post PigPen) and that Bobby was on fire. He was singing about getting good luvin in Russia and China, Japan, etc..... The display on the radio only said it was "Bertha>Good Luvin". I tried to find out what show this version came from, but have been coming up empty-handed. I tried searching it on line, I checked my "Dead Base" book, I even went on line to the Grateful Dead Channel hoping to find a detailed list of past schedules for the shows showing songs that were played from what years, venues, etc..... All roads led to nowhere in this quest. Would anybody out there have any information as to what show (venue and year ((date)) ) these songs came from? Maybe someone could guide me in the right direction to locate this info. Even just a year this show was from would at least narrow it down for me. Anyone? Any help? This would be great. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!!!! Songs: "Bertha> Good Luvin' " Broadcast Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Time: 6:00 ish (AM- EST) Bobby singing about good loving in Russia, Japan, China etc.... Later brothers and sisters, Ken
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 11:43

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First Bertha > Good Lovin' combo was 5/9/77, in Buffalo. Work up from there I reckon
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Submitted by dgans on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 12:14

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Let me see if I can get someone in the home office to check the logs for us.
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Submitted by fluffhead042 on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 16:18

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Coupla questions... Does anyone consciously select the songs playing at random? Or is it just coincidence/synchronicity? and... Why do they fade out of some songs prior to completion? I've witnessed a coupla times where they faded out of a particular song at a crucial moment...such as Jerry's refrain "be with you" during SOTM....I understand only wanting to play a portion of a bunch of adjoining songs and fading out at one song's end, but doing it in places like the "So many roads to ease my soul" refrain is sacrilegious (to me). This also makes me wonder if someone actually does this or if it's a computer thing...?
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Submitted by cmd on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 17:36

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It would be very helpful if this stuff was listed online - ahead of time -along with the seven concerts that get shuffled each week. Sometimes David is extremely generous in what plays under this banner. Thanks.
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 16:45

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David L came up with a clean soundboard of the Starlight show from 7/3/84: the LMA only has audience recordings, so this is quite a treat on XM Sirius. Deal just completed the 1st set and the Saints are marching on San Francisco!! Darren Sproles scores to take the lead!!
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Submitted by wvert2 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 22:17

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Hey everyone - I don't think this is a difficult ask but I just can't figure it out. I have been hearing a Bob Weir what appears to be acoustic set in individual songs lately. The other day I heard Cassidy and Shades of Gray. Anyone know what I am talking about and what it is from?
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 05:23

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Did anyone listen to the songs from 2/22/74 on "Today in Grateful Dead History" ? Check out the closing description of what played. It will air again around 6 pm Central
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Submitted by Anna rRxia on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 08:40

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3 sets, 30 songs, one of the longest GD shows ever. The last run before they debuted the Wall Of Sound in Daily City at the end of March. Wish I could have been there. I would have enjoyed myself immensely.
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Submitted by Island Girl on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 17:02

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Today in Grateful Dead History, right into, wrong outtro. Makes me want to hear the other show from 69! Gonna go dig it up....
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Submitted by cmd on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 18:16

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It's Monday night and the web page for this channel is not yet showing the 7concerts that will be rotated out this week. It's nice to know what's coming ...
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 19:35

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Next weeks schedule is out : 8/14/81, 7/26/72, 5/25/74, 10/12/77, 10/21/71, 4/15/89, and a 3/22/87. Tonight's 9/7/73 is very good.