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WHAT'S INSIDE:
Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, CA (4/5/69) – Cassette
Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA (6/5/69)
Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA (6/7/69)
Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA (6/8/69)
Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY (2/24/71)
Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY (2/20/71)
Fillmore East, New York, NY (4/25/71)
Fillmore East, New York, NY (4/27/71)
Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA (9/15/72)
Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA (9/16/72)
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (3/16/73)
Winterland, San Francisco, CA (3/20/77)
Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA (5/13/78)
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO (8/12/79)
Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI (8/23/80)
Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI (7/11/81)
Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT (3/14/81)
Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA (5/1/81)
Frost Amphitheatre, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA (8/20/83)
Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, CA (7/13/84)
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, CA (11/21/85)
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, CA (11/22/85)
Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (9/16/87)
Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, IN (7/15/89)
Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA (12/27/89)
Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA (5/12/91)
Capital Centre, Landover MD (3/17/93)
Capital Centre, Landover MD (9/15/82)
Boston Garden, Boston, MA (10/3/94)
Originally Recorded By Owsley “Bear” Stanley, Betty Cantor-Jackson, Kidd Candelario, Dan Healy, & John Cutler
Mastered By David Glasser & Jeffrey Norman
Plangent Processes Tape Restoration And Speed Correction
Custom Keepsake Box w/ A Guide Book By Jesse Jarnow, Producer's Note By David Lemieux, & Essay By The Stanley Owlsey Foundation
Design By Once Upon A Time
Limited To 6,000 Individually Numbered Copies
Dead.net Exclusive
When the ride begins in '65 at a pizza parlor in the South Bay under another moniker, who would have imagined? When "Who Are You? Where Are You? How Are You?" became "Won't you come with me?" and, ultimately, "Where does the time go?," who would have thought? 60 years on, we're celebrating the Grateful Dead's Diamond Era. Here we go back to the beginning, to the original "Follow," and uncover the wonders of getting on the bus all over again.
ENJOYING THE RIDE is a sweeping 60-CD collection that maps an epic cross-country road trip along the “Heady Highway” with stops at storied venues where the music, the moment, and the magic of the Dead reliably converged. Spanning 25 years of legendary live performances, this expansive compendium spotlights defining shows from 1969 to 1994 at 20 venues that consistently inspired the band to new heights.
With the exception of a few tracks from earlier releases, virtually all of the music on ENJOYING THE RIDE is previously unreleased, with more than 450 tracks and over 60 hours of music. Of the 20 shows in the collection, 17 are presented in full, with some featuring additional material from the same venue. The remaining three — Fillmore West, Fillmore East, and Boston Music Hall — are curated from multiple performances at each venue, capturing key moments on those legendary stages.
These performances were originally recorded by Owsley “Bear” Stanley, Betty Cantor-Jackson, Kidd Candelario, Dan Healy, and John Cutler. David Glasser and Jeffrey Norman restored and mastered the performances, with select ones using Plangent Processes tape restoration and speed correction for optimal sound quality.
It's all housed in a custom keepsake box inspired by the experience of traveling from city to city to see the Dead at legendary venues across America. Inside, a beautifully detailed tour guide features liner notes by Jesse Jarnow (author and co-host of the Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast) and a producer’s note from Lemieux, an essay by the Owsley Stanley Foundation, and more. The set is richly illustrated with photos, including many taken at the shows featured in the collection.
Due May 30th, this one is limited to 6,000 individually numbered copies and exclusive to Dead.net. We invite you to take this not-so-little piece of the road home.
Another Disc
Another disc another problem but again fixed with gentle wipe. Others having these issues?
Finally!
Box 4297 arrived 5/30. I just got home from a trip three weeks later this Monday and finally opened it up. Wow, its big! Not quite so overwhelming as Boxilla. First thing, I dove into Red Rocks 79, a show I was at...incredible recording, incredible show. I'm a happy deadhead.
Billy TK - 6/17/75 Winterland
I remember that show, too. The benefit for Bob Fried, it listed Kieth and Donna, Kingfish, and Jerry Garcia and Friends. The anticipation was running high when the band came on stage, I think Bill Graham introduced each member at a time, not sure my memory is fuzzy. But when we knew it was the whole band, the crowd went crazy! I think that was the last performance of Blues for Allah.
Hey all!....
.....in the market for some decent shelving for my albums. Any brands you recommend?
Vguy & Elfa
I agree with JJC, I have elfa shelving that's 25 years old in "office" loaded with books,,, not a bit of warp.
Last year did all my cd's and lps in Elfa.
For LP's I'd get 16" wide shelfs, I did the 3 foot width and had to go back and add extra support rods.
The stuff is real easy to install, uses a top rail (J shaped) and the down rods just hang off it.
Stuff is not the cheapest, I lucked out and the annual sale was going on, got a third off. So 3K worth of shelf, for 2 K.
Looks like maybe a 50% off sale going on now.
Added - oh,, you'll find at The Container Store
#2974 arrived in Northern Germany
Got my box on 06/11 but less time to sort it out. CDs are complete, no scratches, glue etc.
Had to pay EUR 100,69 for taxes and additional EUR 7,50 for DHL service. Hope that all who are still waiting for the box will get it soon.
Gar-see-ya from the sunny Isle of Fehmarn
Deadvikes and Shelving
First, it was only 2K :-)
But really I don't know how else to store your collection. I have over 5500 cd's and 24 feet of lp's.
Stack them on the floor?
They were in boxes for years in the closet, now I can see them.
When you consider the cost of the collection, 2K for shelves is nothing!
If we didn't have the money to piss away, they still be in boxes! I'm almost 70, if I don't spend it now my son will spend the bulk of it on drugs and women. The rest he'll waste on something stupid!
they said you were gonna put me on a shelf
Surprised nobody has mentioned Kallax shelves. Or maybe somebody did and I missed it? Anyway, they're relatively cheap, easily available if you have access to an Ikea, they look OK and they' re a lot better for storing records than those milk crates I used to use. And you can put you GD box sets on top.
Glad that *almost* everyone seems to have gotten their boxes, even if some had to pay exorbitant fees and endure surprisingly long waits. Glad, too, that wiping down the discs seems to eliminate most problems.
Got to listen to the Nassau show start to finish on a long drive across CA 128 (Mendocino coast through the Napa wine country, with a stop at Anderson Valley Brewing in Boonville) yesterday and it was fine fine fine. I think next up for me will be the '85 show so many have raved about. So much to explore in this box!
Wall of Sound
Just ordered brand new book: Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection. there's a Billboard interview with the author.
Yeah. My budget for shelving....
....is under a grand. My wife is not so understanding as lucky Dennis.
Big Beautiful Box Set (BBBS)
Only 2 shows remaining to listen to, 3-16-73 (just started spinning, sound is grate) and 5-13-78.
Saved those until the end because DaP54 + bonus, and the ‘78 Box are newish and I’ve been listening to those in the car while I worked my way through the BBBS in my living room.
All CD’s so far played without error.
I gently blow each CD with a compressed gas duster after removing from the holder. Most CD’s had small specks of paper fiber, a couple CD’s had something stuck that had to be removed by a cloth. The worst was 3-20-77 where all 3 CD’s had a lot more debris than the others in the BBBS.
Overall very pleased with this offering from Dave/Rhino and Norman/Glasser.
I listen to all eras and this BBBS really helps fill in gaps in the overall collection. Goes to show, there are at least a few good sounding early 80’s recordings in the Vault.
This BBBS is set up like a tape case in the car. A mix of years, and filler with some shows.
So now that we know that 80’s shows can be cleaned up, bring on the Summer ‘85 Box.
Juneteenth
First year my employer recognized it as a holiday. And honestly, myself as well......
....................and at the moment listening to the He's Gone jam from the '80 Alpine show with all the windows in the house open and hearing a whole lot of backyard fireworks shooting off.....
Sort of feels like the 4th. I'll be joining in next year!
Independence Day
Juneteenth is the "Independance Day" of the Civil War as July 4th is the "Independence Day" of the Revolutionary War.
Happy Holidays to everyone and all!
I Hope There Are Some Spare
Paid customs
Didn't arrive on day designated - 17th June
Emailed
Received this
Dear Ian
I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused to you as a result of this delay. I can understand your disappointment that the parcel was not delivered on the due delivery date.
As your item has not tracked past our main sortation hub, I need to arrange a search of our National Hub and parcel recovery area. To ensure the quickest and most efficient result could you please supply the below information and I will arrange for an immediate investigation into the location and delivery of your parcel.
• Parcel Number
• Sender's details (name, address, contact telephone number and email address)
• Recipient's details (name, address, contact telephone number and email address)
• A full description of item(s) posted including any serial numbers / distinguishing features / colour / brand.
• A full description of the packaging used including package dimensions.
Please note a search cannot be initiated without this information.
Please also state if you would like for the item to be returned or forwarding to the delivery address.
I apologise for any inconvenience my request for additional details may be causing, but hopefully we will be able to resolve your enquiry quickly after receiving this information.
Kind regards,
Harry
I'll keep you posted...or maybe not!
P.S. 'Sortation' is an actual word, who would have thought it?!
I'd be mad
Ian - that's crazy. How can you give details of the content and packaging, in the way they have asked, before you have received it?
Missing
Ah yes it's either an example of Catch 22 or I'm stuck in a hysteresis loop!
I've sent photos of the packaging, my DHL tracking and description and a wav of China/Rider from Veneta in '72 just to show how important this is!
I was going to shelve this for a while as I am currently listening to all of Dave's in reverse order so I'll just have to hope
I wonder how long it would have taken them to realise that there was an undelivered box collecting dust sitting in the corner?
Plus I've sent them a link to one on ebay just in case they need to replace it - may make them look harder!
It's a challenge...
...buying this box if you don't live in the States. The extra money in postage etc, the patience and effort required to make sure you actually get it, and a belief , not founded on seeing them on a regular basis, that the 80's weren't actually that bad.
Fingers crossed Ian....
There are dozens, at most I'd contend, who are as deadicated, Ian..... so I'd vote that you should get yours first! I have faith that your Boxilla (or a reasonable facsimile) will be on your doorstep soon ........tcc
Trying to catch up
Had to change internet providers now trying to catch up. Hope all are well!
Hoping all still missing boxes get it resolved soon! I still havent been able to crack open as I am also caught working on stereo (my own PA) issues.
Ian Gillespie please check DM.
Plenty to read over weekend.
G
Cheers
Re: It's a Challenge
I feel for all of you across the pond and around the globe. Tariffs/import duties/whatever you want to call them are a tax and these taxes are currently excessive in many places. It hurts the overseas consumer, it hurts the manufacturer, it hurts both sides equally leaving us all poorer and the countries that impose these taxes less competitive and more susceptible to corruption.
It's 1897 economics, it's stupid.
Rant over. Back to the box and telling all the hippies to stay off my grass (kidding)
'89 BirdSongs
Damn! They are so magnificent just as the other 1989 versions I know well, and some from 1990 too.
I just got three more shows ripped on my computer, both 1989s and the 1985 plus bonus disc. They are all sounding real good right now as the last show I downloaded and dove into before this trio was the 1987 MsG. All really good stuff indeed!
Probably I will save the last 4 shows in the Box for a little bit later. The Fillmore's both East & West, as a nice bit of primal Dead to finish up the 'Ride' along with the 1994 Boston show and finally the Shoreline 1991 to close it all out with a rollickin' Vince Era show.
Hoping all you Heads still waiting out there to get your Box see it soon!
Wishing everyone out there a Super Solstice! Daylight is all downhill from here.
Feed the Birds!
Box - The Long Hard Ride
Mine is announced for delivery by DHL tomorrow, finally!
After sitting in Frankfurt for 18 days!
Now I'm in good hope.
And if the box shows up in about 12 hours, it'll be a wonderful weekend.
Right on time to celebrate solstice.
Have a nice weekend to you all.
Cheers G.
And always 'Fahrvergnügen'.
Aoxomoxoa Release Anniversary 6/20/69
56 years ago today Aoxomoxoa is was released. One of my favorite Dead records. It would have been really cool if the Dead would have brought back Mountains of the Moon and stuck it in the 2nd set , or played Rosemary at those 1980 acoustic shows at the Warfield.
Show Tonight
Hitting up Billy Strings tonight in Lexington. Looks like a lively parking lot scene as well.
Enjoy BMFS....
.....thankful I was able to see him a couple times in small venues.
Ive got a show tomorrow night. Joan Jett And The Blackhearts. She's still got it.
#2961 Finally Made It
Another beautiful day.
Taxes and fees EUR 108,19.
Hoping the ones who are still waiting will get their boxes soon.
Cheers
G.
Arrived in the Netherlands
My box arrived a couple of hours ago. Unfortunately I've been busy so unpacking will have to wait until this evening. It's baking hot here in the Nether-regions but it'll be cooler in the evening.
Billy Strings mother passed....
....but he played the gig anyways. Announced it to the audience. Ronmarley confirm?
Billy Strings
Yes he played, there is a clip of him talking to audience before the gig explaining what happened and asking the audience to cheer for his mom, it is strong medicine, I saw the clip on the website savingcountrymusic.com,
Billy’s Mom
Yes, he announced it at the beginning of the show. Very sad, but he held it together. He asked for a moment of noise, as opposed to a moment of silence. The crowd responded accordingly. Very nice tribute!
PCM Tapes
I just saw a pick of what looks just under 1500 PCM Tapes !
It was in the comments of a post by Mickey on facebook from October 27, 2017 anniversary of the first taper section. " A look inside the vault"
edit; could be videos too, but there is a ton.
Does anyone know if PCM's were taped first set on one tape , second set on another? That would be over 700 shows .
Box Set
For IanGillespie, I had a similar problem after paying customs and my tracking on Parcel force showed ready for delivery followed by custom charge created. I tried to contact parcelforce, without success and went to the depot and picked up my parcel and was told there is a problem with customs overriding deliver. This may be what's happened!

