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  • Vguy72
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    Phish's ProShot video of the NYE gag....

    ....is up on utoob. Get sum!
    If you're not familiar with past NYE or Halloween gags, you may be saying to yourself "WTF?" If you are, then talk about phan service. 30 minutes of goosebumps for me at least.
    Their lore runs deep.
    Fingers crossed they play the new MSG Sphere here on Halloween. I love these goofballs.

  • proudfoot
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    Anthem of the Sun bubbled up this morning...HOORAY! God bless the Grateful Dead.

    Yes, the coup leaders are walking free. Fuck 'em with the iron sausage. Life is indeed not fair or right or just. This country is a joke. It completely boggles my mind. AND, those leaders are supported and loved by millions. I spit on their haircuts...

    screams...I never did see why people thought Janis Joplin was so great. Her singing makes ping-n-pong go hiding upwards.

    GD screaming and screeching...sometimes I am ok with it, other times...no.

    If you don't like my comments, take comfort in the fact that the feline in my house still thinks the couch is a good pot to piss in.

  • Gary Farseer
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    Our minor discussion of 12/30/86 got me thinking, especially what you posted.

    When I rate shows seen, 12/30/86 was never in my top 5.

    Now that I ponder that show, it surely is in my top 5. I might watch it again this weekend. It wasn't even in my top 10 until our discussion and the re-watch. It may make my top 3 and far stretch #2...Have to do some serious thankin bout thangs.

  • Gary Farseer
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    Weekend Comin...

    Time for some corn squeezzins, bear drankin, and hog-leg rollin...

  • daverock
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    Scream and scream again

    Roky Erikson could unleash a blood curdling scream when the mood took him. The one captured on the live 13th Floor Elevators show in California 1966, on the cover of The Beatles "The Word" is truly harrowing. No doubt that the doors of perception were open there. Or that they might have been better left closed.

    There was a connection between Roky and Janis Joplin, both coming from Texas. I think she was mooted to perform with the Elevators in the very early days. Who influenced who, or whether they developed their vocal tics independently of each other is now lost in the mists of time, and matters not.

  • Oroborous
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    The Screaming, is the hardest part

    Of all the GD things that have not aged well, the screaming is perhaps the most obvious, at least in my household.
    If it weren’t for the yelling/screaming, I might of been able to convert the Other One over the years, but as soon as she hears, ahem, certain “things”, well, let’s just say the vibe changes in our house lol. 😉

    We often wonder where that all came from?
    Was it Janis’s influence in the sixties, was it drugs, was it rooted in the inadequate equipment and no monitors early on, was it just part of the sixties rock culture in general and all that bottled up sixties energy? I’d say probably D all of the above?
    I believe I read something once that Bob got into the primal scream thing back in the seventies, but Pig, and even sometimes Jerry went there too, so maybe that’s not the antecedent, but it probably is why he seemed to up it.
    Or, knowing Bobby, if he knew some folks didn’t like it, he did it more on purpose as he’s been known to do lol.
    I’m guessing Donna was coached by Bob on this?
    Of course this is another unfortunate idiosyncrasy of Sound Boards: the vocals are often unnaturally loud comparatively to the instruments etc, making it more noticeable, but certainly not the root cause…
    I’m sure it wasn’t so bad live, well at least until later when Bob started doing as a normal part of some songs i.e., Estimated…where sometimes it was cool, but often it was too sustained and/or over the top.
    Curious if anyone else has ever thought about this?

    Personally, I think a little of short duration can add some good energy, i.e., OMSN, but to me, there is a fine line and sometimes it’s too over the top and/or goes on too long…but that’s just me.

    I’m so glad Damar’s doing better but I just knew the league would f##$& us (and possibly Cinnci) and not finish the game. Hey, anything to promote their new golden boy Mahommes now that Tommy’s not it so much.
    If he had to come to Bu faf in January with the mafia after all the teams been through this year….bastards!

    And as long as I’m being Debbie downer, 2 year anniversary today and the main traitors to our country who committed treason via an attempted coup on national television, still walk free while the prisons are still filled by folks for minor drug busts…

    Ok, sorry, (smack my self outta it) time for a bad ass Here Comes Sunshine!
    Happy Friday folks!

    EDIT: thanks for the DotD intel Conkid and Cousins!

  • Cousins Of The…
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    Wailing and Screaming

    Donna's wail was actually much better in 76/77, pretty much in tune.
    On the other hand, Bobby's screaming in Estimated got longer and more annoying as years went on(somebody here qualified it as histrionics, which sounds about right.)

  • 1stshow70878
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    Al vs. Pat

    Near as I could find Al hasn't attended a show. And even though they were all environmentalists Tipper was the Deadhead in the family that got the Dead invited to the residence according to the Jerry and Woody Harrelson smoked in a bathroom there story. Pat is known to have attended 6 shows or more usually with a camera in tow. No Bill Walton but...and then it comes down to is President Pro-Tem as high a rank as President of the Senate. I went with equal as the job is the same, it's just temporary. How's that for splitting hairs? LOL
    Cheers

  • daverock
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    nice singing ?

    I always liked the LLR's from 1976 to 1977 most - Donna Jean at her best, singing harmony. I would also say that was my favourite period for the band in terms of their singing generally - Jerry's voice seemed to improve to me during this period. Obviously, I don't listen to them for their singing abilities, so I prefer earlier years - but that was one quality that seemed to develop to my ears. It was certainly an improvement from 1974.

    I think I tend to go off ballads more quickly than other types of music because, inevitably, they always tell the same tale. Slow songs telling a story can get boring in time as there only so many times you can listen to the same song telling exactly the same tale. The interest then lies in how such a song is played, rather than in the actual song itself. To me, "Friend of the Devil" got deadly dull in its slow style. But if they had perked it up a bit, as in pre1974 versions, I would have enjoyed it a lot more.

    I also bought Dawn of the Dead on dvd quite a few years ago. I remember enjoying it - clips of acid tests which are intriguing. If I'm remembering the right film -I think I got it around the same time as that Merry Pranksters one "Magic Bus" and I may be confusing the two.

  • wilfredtjones
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    Sen. Pat Leahy of VT still the highest ranking Deadhead?

    VP Gore - President of the Senate 1992-2000

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What ever happened to Clay V?

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First in the door

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Always nice to skate on a fresh sheet of ice!

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for 44... now where's that announcement for the '60s Bay Area Box?

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What, no seaside chat?

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TBH, I was a little underwhelmed with the previous pick - outside of the Dark Stars and the acoustic stuff, I don't know that it will get much play around these parts. I know it is sacrilege, but late 69/early 70 isn't really my cup of coffee - I often find it too muddy. Also, there have already been 4 other releases from this period... but, for those who love it, rock on!

Summer of 90 is much more up my Brent-loving alley. Granted, we did just get the Deer Creek release from this period, but I am excited for this show with West L.A., Cumberland, Crazy Fingers, and a Playin>UJB>Playin sammie in the showcase spot. AND, we do get that missing 69 Cold Rain and Snow from Vol. 43 - (I hope they tuned their guitars... :)

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Excited for the pick, but these random fillers from different eras are absurd. Looks like there's room on disc 3 for the Help>Slip>Franklins from the next day. That would have been more appropriate.

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Listener whiplash :-). Looking forward to this Oregon ‘90 after the 69 shows.

Seaside chat is located at the Size Chart banner..ok I can dig that.

OTIS..looks like you won’t escape the ‘69 as Dave is tucking in Cold rain and snow from DAP 43 at the end.

Maybe they think those that enjoyed Dave's 43 will be tempted to buy this for the filler - to complete the show it was dropped from on that set. But it's a big ask if you ain't so keen on 1990.

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....need to log in again and says invalid login/password. Arrrrrgh.
Edit. Nevermind. Joeymc on the MSG page says you need to create a separate account. So stupid.
Be our guest, be our guest. Put our service to the test.

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I'm looking forward to this pick. I've never heard the show but have heard tell of the recording and the show itself over the years. I always focused on spring 1990 and am just hearing these summer shows. This looks great.

Awesome year on Dave's Picks in my book.

I have really enjoyed 43 with the two 69 shows and Bear recordings. Killer in my book. Acoustic set too.

Spring 77 and Winterland 74 on top of that.

The sound quality on this year's picks has been awesome in my opinion. They all have really sweet sound. Great shows as well.

Thanks Dave!!

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If I heard him right Dave inferred that next year's box will not be an anniversary oriented one. Anniversary stuff separate. He may clarify that with the next chat. Vguy, others have said you have to have separate log in credentials now for store? They need to fix that if it's so. Forgot that Lowell George had produced Shakedown. No wonder I like it so much. 6-23-90 is a DAT master. I guess that's good. On the 3-9-81 did anyone else hear the speed was a tiny bit fast early in the show? I know Plangent and Jeffrey Norman take care of that but Jerry and Bob sounded a little chipmunky for the first two songs. Seems to correct later in the set. Maybe they were just younger sounding that day, or I'm still tripping. Hard to tell but I was sure that was a tic-tac and not a microdot.
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A good choice indeed. However I thought DL2 would visit the 80's, I guess the 5 from MSG would've been a bit of 80's overkill.

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Is this part II of Lumpy Gravy??

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I agree, Alan T: It's just weird to drop into a "Cold Rain"from '69 in the midst of 1990 show, I guess a lot of folks are into completeness for the sake of completeness, but I would vote for adding bonus tracks from the same tour (or at least the same era, with the same personnel) when there's a little extra room on the seedy.

But that's a minor gripe about a release I'm very much looking forward to. Have to give props to Dave for DaP 40, which really opened my ears to how good the first half of '90 was. I've got a 45 minute drive ahead of me this afternoon, and I'm looking forward to streaming the listening party.

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John Coltrane: Blue Train
GOGD: DaP 40
Ray Charles: The Genius Of
Aretha: I've Never Loved a Man ...
ABB: Hittin' the Note

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....this is right in my wheelhouse and just under a month from my first show (Buffalo, July 16th).

I know I've listened to this one in the past but am still looking forward to a pristine official copy in my grubby hands.
I'll take a 15 minute Eyes 2nd set opener any day.

Hope All are Faring Well
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....but if memory serves me correctly, I got the flu or something.
My crew took my ticket and left me behind :(

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things are weirder than normally over there. That glass is cool. cost seem up since last I checked a few items, just a buck or two but still.

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Is the seaside chat not on the website? Got by email but can’t find it

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I can’t find seaside chat even though I clicked through from email?

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Possibly bit out of step ( something I'm not normally known for), but apparently Robert Gordon died earlier today. For those who don't know, Hhe pre-dated The Stray Cats in plugging into the rockabilly source back in 1977 - and the two live albums he cut with Danny Gatton "The Humbler" and "The Real Humbler" are two of the best rock n' roll albums - from any era - that I have ever heard.

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My favorite show of the year, with the Sunday show a close second. Check out the jam in 'Cassidy', and really a hundred other things. Every song is excellent, many are superb. Been wanting this show for years, having to make do with various cassettes and CD-Rs. Here it is, can't wait, perfect show!

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Right below the CD pic. Pale lettering between Product details and Track list.
Combined it with listening parties.
Cheers and enjoy

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The Chat and listener party are Located on the Size Chart button…must be a prankster thing

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This may be my favorite Dave's Pick yet. Awesome show. Epic. A prime example of a top tier show as good as any from any era. Everybodies engaged playing at the absolute top of their game. Even if you tend to avoid the Brent era you should do yourself a favor and give this one a chance. You'll thank me later.

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Please Dave, no more glasses!

Bring back the axe?

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Anyone else get the 3rd man record vault of the primus 7 inch cuts?

Anyone have a digital copy of them?

It's a pretty box. Nice artwork, nice colored vinyl.

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....I see Grateful Shred is playing Seattle on Oct 22nd and 23rd. Heard good things about them.
Dennis. Primus sucks.

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Looking forward to this one. Will Dave receive a recording credit for use of his recording? I am starting to see a trend, the last release of the year for the last three years have been shows Dave attended. Interesting to learn as well that he has no list when he lays out his releases. I did see the Seaside chat on the tube, but I don't see it on this website. Where is it?

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Did Dave get that ultra cool low key hoodie?

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I agree - that’s a very wearable hoodie, Dave L. Unlike most of the other “apparel” for sale on the site, which looks like Lululemon dosed, that hoodie looks pretty fine!
I did find my black “Dave’s Picks” waffle shirt the other day, great for these cooler days, but a hoodie would be sweet.
Spill Dave!

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The sun is in the middle because this was shortly after the summer solstice.

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Hey Joey & Vguy, Maybe that's an ET embryo that the UFO on Dave's 23 (also in Eugene) left behind that has now germinated and is calling the tune.

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As I told Billj yesterday the chat has been grouped with the other things in a line of faint print under the CD pic. It does not have its own box, have to click on it. Not looking at it now but between the Product details and the Track list.
Is the hoodie out of his Dave's Picks line? Couldn't make out the logo.
Cheers and good luck navigating the store.

Not wearable in my book. A hoodie MUST have a zip front for heat/cooling adjustments!

It appeared to have a dead emblem on it. But hell, you're Dave! Could be a one off someone made for him.

Listening party on 44 sounded like a very nice recording.

It'll bring a smile to this face.

Dennis - It could be a one-off hoodie, possible. I’m with you for having a zipper usually, but I’d make an exception for this. Maybe the store can actually make some swag folks will actually wear. Remember those “Astrology” (!!) shirts??? I want friends to take the Dead serious as the great musicians they were/are, not some Age of Aquarius InaGoddaVida collective, but then they produce these shirts!!??

The manager at the art supply store I used to go for supplies was a nice young guy, had all the obligatory hipster tattoos and the super sized earring inset that looked like a small dinner plate. Anyway, we’d invariably chat music, and he was absolutely a Tiger Beat fanboy for Primus. He’d rave about them, and I’d generally just kind of go quiet, not wanting to tell him Primus blows. I think he eventually got the hint, because one time I was in there, he gave me the usual “Why Primus is better than the Beatles or Stones”, then after a long pause where I changed the subject, said “But I get not every one likes them”.
I just smiled, as some things are better not said.

As an aside, this #44 looks like a winner. I’ve always loved “Crazy Fingers”, a somewhat rare treat, so I’m betting this one is a good one.

I'm amazed at all the different types of tee shirts and merchandise you can buy on here.
I notice you can get something described as a "Grateful Dead Puff Recycled Tee Shirt". You'd have to have been a tough cookie to wear something described like that where I grew up.

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I hear you on what you wear ( then). When in high school ( I’m not telling 😄) we used to beat up kids who wore yellow shirts. Now? I’m old most guys here are in their 20’s to 40’s. My job requires a uniform but every couple of months I have to let my freak flag fly Dashikis tie die etc. Trip is the youngsters all say the same thing “ I wish I could get away with that. Did I mention I’m a union man ( helps when management asks me when they changed the uniform “ oh you didn’t get the memo ? Wavy Gravy is our new ceo😄

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What have they done now? I’m signed in ( I’m making this post get gawd’s sake) but every time I try to buy the glass I go to some new page that tells me I don’t exist what have they done now

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Snafu - VGuy mentioned he had a problem the other day, too. Here is what he wrote, and it seemed to work:
“Trying To Order The Glass....
....need to log in again and says invalid login/password. Arrrrrgh.
Edit. Nevermind. Joeymc on the MSG page says you need to create a separate account. So stupid.
Be our guest, be our guest. Put our service to the test.”
Good luck.

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Bill Walton, noted Deadhead and NBA hall of famer, was seated right behind the plate during game one of the Phillies-Padres series, wearing full Padres gear. He's from La Jolla, ya know.

Also, they played Saint of Circumstance AND Fire on the Mountain between innings.

Just felt that like shouldn't go unnoticed. As you were.

PS: Man, that West LA from the listening party is sleee-zee. Almost demonic. You can almost smell the crack smoke in the hallway.

VGuy - I was considering sending up a quasi Bat Signal in the form of your avatar to alert you Snafu - nay, all of Gotham City - needed your help in dealing with the Dead Merchandiser!!!

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