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Dave's Picks 2013 Subscription
This subscription will end at 11:59pm PST on 1/22/13.
Last year's Dave's Picks succeeded far beyond our own expectations and became a true fan favorite, with each volume selling out in a matter of weeks. Now's your chance to become a Dave's Picks 2013 subscriber. Not only are you guaranteed all four releases for 2013, you get free domestic shipping plus the ultra-happenin' Subscribers-Only Bonus Disc that will be mailed with one of Lemieux's choices - in 2012, the Bonus Disc, sent out with Dave's Picks, Volume 2 was a fantastic collection of tracks from the July 29, 1974 show at the Cap Centre in Landover, Maryland. All Dave's Picks releases are mastered from the original tapes by Jeffrey Norman and include an informative and fun booklet containing notes about the show and archival photos. The good news is that an extra thousand copies of each release will be pressed to accommodate the heavy demand. The 2013 Dave's Picks releases will be numbered and limited to 13,000 units each. Dave is promising some great things for 2013 - so don't be left out!
Hey now. For those of you who prefer print to video or who are just tired of seeing me babble away beside the water (likely the latter...), we figured we'd write a few words about Dave's Picks 5, and what's ahead. The long and short of it is that if you're inclined to pick up Dave's Picks 5 and/or the 2013 subscription, you're in a for a huge treat. The first show, 11/17/73 at UCLA, is a major, heavyweight Grateful Dead show, one of the best of any year, and being top-of-the-heap from the 1973, that's saying a lot. It's one of these shows that every time I've heard it in the past decade+, I've wondered why it's not been released. I almost feel a need to apologize for taking so long -- 40 years! This is really prime Dead. First set material worth noting is one of the hottest, most inspired versions of "Here Comes Sunshine" ever, and a "China>Rider" that's up there with the best of 1973-1974, and that's saying something. The second set features the best of the three "Playing>UJB>Dew>UJB>Playing" musical palindromes, with every second of it exciting and interesting. And they top that off with a late-show "Eyes Of The World" that is remarkably hot and energetic. I say this without hyperbole, but to my ears and many others, this is a top-40 Grateful Dead show of all time. And the sound quality of this one is perfect, full, clear, great bottom end, and overall terrific.
We don't have much planned beyond DP 5, but I've previously hinted about a major batch of 1969 and 1970 tapes that were recently returned, and we hope/expect to get some of that out in 2013. I'm not trying to be coy or cryptic on the contents and possibilities, but we're in the midst of backing these tapes up and sorting through them. Once this is complete, we'll know what we have. What we've heard so far has shocked us in its excellence in terms of performance quality, song list, and sound quality. So, if you like peak-era Grateful Dead, with huge versions of major songs that you (and we!) have never heard before, this lost-batch of tapes is for you. Expect news on that within a few months.
- David Lemieux
Unveiling Dave's Picks Volume 6
We're really bad at keeping secrets around here so just imagine how hard it's been for us to contain our excitement about the 2 now complete shows, once missing reels for more than 40 years, that have been selected to make up Dave's Picks Volume 6. The first major return of material to the vault since 2005's Houseboat Tapes, Dave's Picks Volume 6 will feature 2 complete shows with never-before-heard material from 2/2/70 Fox Theater, St. Louis, MO and 12/20/69 Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA. Long a mystery, the riddle of the 2/2/70 set list has now been solved and the music restored to its proper - and spectacular - sequence. 2/2/70 is also notable as the first show without Tom Constanten. Tom, however, makes his return to give his first-hand perspective on 12/20/69 in this volume's liner notes. Pigpen fiends, ask and you shall receive. Both shows feature loads of Pigpen including a major 35+ minute "Lovelight" from 12/20/69. Recorded by Bear with an excellent mix and sound quality, this very special release feels like a return to the classics.
If you've been curious about the subscribers-only bonus disc, this one is the stuff of lore as well. Like Dave's Picks Volume 6, the last-ever Grateful Dead show at the Fillmore Auditorium - 12/21/69, was once missing reels, but we've acquired the elusive first reel to go with the end of the show that we've always had. This jam-packed CD, featuring 75 minutes of music (almost 40 minutes of never-before-heard), includes one of only three versions of "Smokestack Lightning" from 1969. You most certainly won't want to miss out on this highly collectible Dead!
The only way to guarantee you'll get these historic releases is to get a Dave's Picks 2013 subscription. The subscription offer ends January 22, 2013 at 11:59PM PST, so grab one while you can!
Product Details
Dave's Picks 2013 Subscription Benefits:
Four Limited Edition, Numbered Releases Delivered Quarterly
Highly Collectible Bonus Disc
Free Domestic Shipping
Dave’s Picks 2013 Subscription shipping schedule:
Volume 5 - UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 11/17/73 (Ships February 1, 2013)
Volume 6 - Fox Theater, St. Louis, MO, 2/2/70 & Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA 12/20/69 (ships May 1, 2013)
Bonus disc - Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA 12/21/69 (ships May 1, 2013)
Volume 7 - ships August 1, 2013
Volume 8 - ships November 1, 2013
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Well, I made 3 other separate orders around the same time which I got in December. I've had plenty to keep me busy but Im starting to get a little anxious.
Well, I made 3 other separate orders around the same time which I got in December. I've had plenty to keep me busy but Im starting to get a little anxious.
You made your order in early October and you're still waiting? Sounds like you're the one exhibiting patience! Wow...
I ordered a few of the Roads Trips back in early October and Im still waiting on those. I hope you're patient. I have received all my Dave's Picks on time though and the Spring 90 box came quick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBI9LOSeKFA
Stblues67,
check out another Youtube video on Bob Heil.
Remember,the 12/20/69 New Speedway is on 30 Days 2011 and multiple parts of the show were on Taper's past..If I'm being redundant much apologies!:) I'm psyched because I've been waiting for 12/20/69 FOR A LONG TIME!!!! Much props to Monsieur Lemieux and everyone else involved!! As good as Dave's Pick's was in 2012, 2013 is going to be even better!!!!
Otter,
The complete track list for 2-02-70 is still a surprise ~ maybe (hopefully) not to be revealed till pre-orders for Dave's 6. What's known of that setlist, and the one for 12-20-69, is posted a few messages below.
Re-read the liner notes for Two From the Vault last night. Would be nice, I think, if they reprinted that Harper Barnes article on a page of the Dave's 6 booklet.....it being an eyewitness account of 2-02-70, and all.....
Looking forward to the 12-20-69 New Speedway, too, if it's more like my (incomplete) 12-26-69 version, which is markedly different from the '70 Workingman's-style versions. Snakier, more tango-ey, organ, lots more background vocals.....
Sorry if I'm dense but I can't seem to find this... Is there anywhere that shows what the complete track list for Dave's Picks 6 is?
.... I already placed an order for close to $400 on dead.net 2 weeks and have yet to receive the order, so I'm waiting to see if this gets delivered first. They charged my credit card fast enough, but I get the run around when I contact them. blueboy714
2012 Dave's Picks email from Feb.06,2012, DaP V02 and bonus Cd was announced also;
~LAST DAY – DAVE’S PICKS SUBSCRIPTIONS END TOMORROW
There’s just over 24 hours left to subscribe to the 2012 Dave’s Picks series – this is the last chance to secure the highly-collectible subscribers-only Bonus Disc, featuring the July 29, 1974 show from Capital Center, Landover, Maryland. And heads up, since all Dave’s Picks volumes are limited to 12,000 numbered copies, we’re close to selling out of every Dave's Picks volume for the entire year!
A Dave’s Picks Subscription is the best way to make sure you don’t miss a note.
2012 SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES:
- Dave's Picks, Volume 1: May 25, 1977, The Mosque, Richmond, Virginia (ships in February)
- Dave's Picks, Volume 2: July 31, 1974, Dillon Stadium, Hartford, CT + Bonus disc - July 29, 1974 Capital Center, Landover, MD (ships in May)
- Dave's Picks, Volume 3 (ships in August)
- Dave's Picks, Volume 4 (ships in November)
Remember, you have until 11:59 pm PT tomorrow (February 7th) to subscribe. Get it here before it’s too late.
hell yah!! both shows on DP 6 will be complete!!! Thats such great news!
If so, please delete this post.
Do a Google Images search for "dave's picks subscription 2013 cover art truman" without the quotes and you will find it. It's a picture of a skeleton with Uncle Sam top hat playing acoustic guitar for a large (and rather human-looking) black bear.
When the first person mentioned it earlier I went digging around the Scott McDougall and Wes Lang sites and found nothing. I couldn't remember the name Timothy Truman for the life of me. He also did the cover art for the NYE 76/77 Cow Palace release (among many other things), which was also leaked via the artist's website.
Claney,
It looks like Mr. Truman took down the Dave's Pick 5 cover from his website.
Uh-oh!
I'm not sure if it was ever stated where these lost tapes came from but THANK YOU!
Very excited about this release. Also, very excited about getting a good quality "Mason's Children," one of my favorite rarities.
Keeping 'em coming!
I love Dave's Picks!
Moses or someone, can you please help? I went to Tim Truman's site (totally cool choice - I like his style!) but can't find the DP5 cover there. I have tried numerous searches, including Google images. When I tried to duplicate Moses' search, "Dave's Picks 5 cover art" in Google, I got this result, somewhat hilariously it brought me to THIS discussion board. AAAARGH:
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Dave's Picks 2013 Subscription | Grateful Dead
www.dead.net/store/music/live.../daves-picks-2013-subscriptio...
I found the cover art for DP 5! Someone was right, you just gotta poke around...I entered Dave's Picks 5 cover art and found: www.trumanstudio.citymax.com and ...
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Have I finally morphed into a total idiot (don't answer that).
and with some rewording and clarification... looks like we are getting both complete shows... woo hoo!
now off to look for that cover art... thanks for the tip, moses
and with some rewording and clarification... looks like we are getting both complete shows... woo hoo!
now off to look for that cover art... thanks for the tip, moses
all will be revealed in a due course but its fun to speculate about this exciting release
02/02/70
all that circulates
Cumberland Blues, Dark Star > Saint Stephen > Mason's Children, Turn On Your Love Light
12/20/69
all that circulates
Mason's Children, China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, High Time, Me & My Uncle, Hard To Handle, Cumberland Blues, Black Peter Dark Star-> Saint Stephen-> The Eleven-> New Speedway Boogie->Lovelight
so, so stoked for this
i even got another subscription so i can keep a copy of DP6 and the bonus disk in situ
Being old and cynical, I suspect the reason that they announced the details for DP6 and particularly the (subscription only) Bonus disc so early is to try and sell a few more subscriptions before the January 22 deadline. Of course this is a perfectly legitimate marketing ploy that doesn't bother me at all. I got my subscription long ago at the discount price. I am happy to get the info. on DP6 and the Bonus disc so early. Does anybody know if there is a rendition of "Hard to handle" anywhere in these shows?
I see what you mean,that was quick! Sorry folks at Dead.net,just trying to get a glimpse due to anticipation! Good thing I downloaded the image and am enjoying it as my new wallpaper! :) Anxiously waiting for Feb.1! In the meantime, I'll listen to some Fall '73 to keep me satisfied until then! Take care folks and Happy New Year to all!! Its gonna be a good one in DEAD land! :))))))
Wow, that was quick. Gone! Do you think they sent "da boys" over?
"Product you are looking for no longer exists"
According to Dave's description, it looks like the bonus disc will include the 12-21 show opening 'Smokestack'.
It also looks like a sweet 2nd set, with quite an unorthodox lineup of tunes for a second set (of course, it is late '69).
This release is destined to be great. By the way, kudos to dead.net for divulging the details early!
this seems self explanatory:
"Dave's Picks Volume 6 will feature 2 complete shows with never-before-heard material from 2/2/70 Fox Theater, St. Louis, MO and 12/20/69 Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA"
RE: the bonus disk
"12/21/69, was once missing reels, but we've acquired the elusive first reel to go with the end of the show that we've always had. This jam-packed CD, featuring 75 minutes of music (almost 40 minutes of never-before-heard)"
sooo...02/02/70 & 12/20/69 in their entirety, plus 75 minutes from 12/21/69 (probably just the 2nd set of below)
12/21/69
Fillmore Auditorium - San Francisco, CA
Set 1:
Smokestack Lightning
New Speedway Boogie
Mama Tried
Dire Wolf
Mason's Children
Set 2:
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Black Peter
Not Fade Away
Uncle John's Band
High Time
Good Lovin'
Drums
Good Lovin'
Cryptical Envelopment
Drums
The Other One
Cryptical Envelopment
Cumberland Blues
Thanks for the link to Timothy Truman's site. I'm glad that Truman has a contract to do the cover art for the 2013 Dave's Picks Series. Change is good, and I like Mr. Truman's work.
I found the cover art for DP 5! Someone was right, you just gotta poke around...I entered Dave's Picks 5 cover art and found: www.trumanstudio.citymax.com and found the artwork! Its pretty cool,the Dead skeleton w/the UCLA bear! Check it out!!!!
Bob Heil is da man!!! Thank you Bob!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc19UqLK5Pg
Ok, I did NOT hit Save twice this time....merely hit "dead.net" again in my browser....that's ok, Cumberland -> Dark Star -> St. Stephen -> Mason's is coming, all is good in GD-land.....
Klaussmith,
OH, 2-02-70 is THAT show......wow, now I'm silly psyched. I remember when that was still downloadable on the Archive, and I always regretted not grabbing it. Now coming our way in official release quality!!!
Blueboy, you get charged all at once.
DJMac520 ~ you're speaking my language, brother...!
(Just revisited the original press releases for the Dave's series, and he vowed to release complete shows "wherever possible." That sounds like complete shows for Dave's 6 to me. Not that I've ever been opposed to choice comps.)
Can anyone tell me if we get billed the full $115.92 at one time or 4 installments of $28.98 as the CDs are released?
11/17/73 is an amazing show and I'm extremely excited to hear it in all it's remastered glory. When I heard that was the choice for DP 5 I couldn't stop smiling. But now just finding out about DP 6!!!! WOW....Dave is really coming through! I'm so pumped for these two releases to arrive at my house and can only hope that DP 7 and 8 follow suit. I'm a little curious to how they will fit 12/20/69 and 2/2/70 on 3 discs?? I'm definitely a completist and am really hoping they include both complete shows. Perhaps a 4 disc release? Of course I'm not complaining, I'm extremely happy to be receiving any music from these two dates...but boy do I hope they use both complete shows...especially if they have all the vault tapes now. Either way, I'm so excited for these two installments of DP to be released. Thank you Dave for your excellent choices. I've said it before and I'll say it again...we are truly the luckiest fans in the world. Thank you Grateful Dead for keeping a constant smile on my face no matter what life brings.
By the way, anyone in Chicago make sure to come to The Vic on February 2nd...Dark Star Orchestra will be there and it's going to be a fabulous night :)
Kevjones,
You are clearly in the majority, if a ’84 show is released, then don’t buy, it simple as that. Many of us are into the subscription from the beginning, trusting that we will enjoy the releases, which I have to date and look forward to anything Dave selects.
Another fascinating article about the circumstances that led to Bob Heil running the sound system at the Fox on 2/2/70. http://www.performing-musician.com/pm/dec08/articles/bobheil.htm
Great stuff, the tape I have has 54 seconds of Cumberland, Dark Star. St. Stephens> Mason’s Children/Cut and it sounds amazing and I am eagerly awaiting my disks. Glad I subscribed again this year, now for DP 7 & 8, give in and go with some early 80’s. ’81 or ’84 would be cool.
You're a better man than me, bolo24. Care to share your Google "search terms"? TIA
does anyone know what is going on at ebay? there seem to be a lot of brand new promo boxes selling for the same price all of a sudden. Are they real or some bootleg?
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Isn't the/a "mission" of Dave's Pick's "complete shows" (as opposed to a "Road Trips" approach)?
My money is on complete 12/20/69 and 2/2/70 performances.
Epic release! Can't wait!!
This looks to be shaping up nicely for 2013, thanks Dave & Co. DaP-Vol-05 11/17/73, always welcome is a hot 1973 fall show. Now for DaP-Vol-06 & bonus CD newly found late'69 & early'70 shows. Man, what's not to like. I think Dave will be pleasantly surprising us for Vols 07 & 08 too. (~):E
Pretty sure that we'll see the cover art for Dave's Picks 5 when the set is available for sale individually. This page is about the subscription and enticing us to go for that. The nuggets about Vols 5 and 6 should make it a no-brainer!
After the subscription period closes on Jan 22 they will know how many individual sets are available for purchase. So look for an announcement about that possibly on Jan 23 since Vol 5 starts shipping on Feb 1.
Good questions on the Dave's Picks 6 content since we see the words "complete show" and "unreleased material" in there. Shows of early 1970 aren't terribly long, so 2/2/70 should fit on 2 discs with room to spare. The 12/20/69 and 12/21/69 shows probably run 80-100 minutes each, so I imagine 12/20/69 will fit with 2/2/70 on 3 discs.
The only other question is about 12/21/69...seems like it would be too long by a song or three to fit on one disc. I bet material that is repeated from the previous night will be omitted.
Lovin' the Dave's Picks Subscriptions. Gems from all eras are welcome for me in the form of complete shows.
It's like record of the month, getting quarterly releases from the vault. Thrilled to see the 69/70 announcement for Volume 6, a previously unavailable show.
The news of Dave's Picks 6 contents have been revealed, but at this late date I'd like to see the front cover art of Dave's Pick's 5. In a few weeks this CD set will be in my mailbox waiting to be opened and ready for my CD players.
I want to see what I'm getting BEFORE I get it.
Could not agree more with you johnlo. There has been exactly one, ONE, live song from 1984 officially released: the 12-31-84 Shakedown on SMR. I am pretty certain that is it. I understand the problems with the vault recordings for that year, as well as the predisposition against this year due to Jerry's state of being and appearance, but the asthetics of the man do not equate with crappy music. Unfortunately the 83-84 years would have been ideal for the original Road Trips format of snippets from tours and multiple shows, but the completist mob bullied that format away. Hopefully some day we get a 1984 show -- anything from April East Coast (particualrly Philly, Hampton and Provy) would work fine.
thrilled to say the least
each of the shows mentioned has a mason's children...sure hope we get at least one
Things are this way: I love 1965-1978 Dead, (especially 1968-1977). I bought my subscription last year and got lucky: every release was from a Dead era I liked. I bought this year subscription too, and I'm really happy to know that at least half of it will keep me satisfied. I also understand that some fans are eager to see a 80's release, and that surely some 2013 Dave's Picks volume is not going to suit my sonic appetites. That's why I don't like this limited edition/bonus-disc-for-subscriptors-only policy. Anyway, regarding Dead releases, I will be lucky for sure half of the year.
Will there be a box set this year? My pocket says "I hope it is post-1978 one!", but my heart and soul cry for a golden era mega-release.
PS: what about some studio rarities/outtakes release one of these days? Or the original Aoxomoxoa mix on CD, maybe coupled with the 1971 mix of "Anthem Of The Sun"?
@jvanderveen I was curious about the amount of music when I first heard as well. seems like a lot of material for 3 discs. I'm rather completely satisfied with this release though. I can't wait to hear 2/2/70 in its entirety, if it is going to be the full show. I've been hoping for a Fox Theatre release. For someone who has been to this theatre know's what I'm talking about cause this theatre is crazy cool. unfortunately, i didn't get to see the dead there, but any show in that room has a majestic feel.
From what I've read I believe Bill Graham almost purchased the Fox at one point in the early 70's, since it was practically their midwest home. You can hear Phil's enthusiasm about the venue at the beginning of the 12/9/71 show. hoping some day that show will a proper release too.
Cheers to primal Dead!!!!!!!!
Alright, you got me.......I crumbled and subscribed. Can't miss out on December '69!! Always love Smokestack ~ wonder if we'll get a Mason's Children?
Two complete shows does seem like alot of music for three discs ~ but as I recall (and granted, my short-term memory isn't what it used to be), a Dave's subscription was 12 discs a year (+ bonus), which could be released in any combination of three-discers, four-discers, and two-discers. So maybe Dave's 6 will be 4 discs, and one of the latter-half releases will be two-disc only.....Landover 12 Sept 87? Perfect! Fits snugly onto two discs, and a Dew for the ages....
Even three discs will be sumptiously filled, no doubt, if that's what Dave's 6 comprises. There was no promise of ALL complete shows as I also tentatively recall, so I sure hope there's no uproar of bellies if it IS a comp. It'll be however many discs of prime music, to be sure.....
mustin321/all - I don't understand why it takes so long to ship items that are supposedly in stock, but 4 months is insane. I have no idea who is running the GD ordering facility, but they are worthless who don't have a clue what is going on (other than stating that they have plenty of the items I ordered in stock) I used to be get orders faster back in the 1970's when I get a newsletter/paper from the GD, fill out the order form, sent it back in, and GD would fill the order quickly and sent it back. Whoever is running the show now was quick to take my money, but that's about it. Man, if you can't trust the GD - who can you trust?