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    ALL MUSIC EDITION

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    What's Inside:

    Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
    • 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
    • 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
    • 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
    • 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
    • Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
    • Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
    • Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
    • The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
    • In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
    • Producer's Note by David Lemieux
    • Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
    • Release Date: May 5, 2017

    WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

    NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
    "Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

    BOSTON 5/7/77
    “The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

    CORNELL 5/8/77
    “...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

    “There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

    "This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

    BUFFALO 5/9/77
    "...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

    If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

    Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

    The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

    Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

    Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

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    I'm up to Boston set 2 and the mix is incredible, it has a sound that is impossible to imagine as being played in Boston Garden.All the recordings so far have been so similar in sound and mix they could be mistaken for one of the other venues. Betty obviously knew what she wanted to hear and where she wanted to hear it in the mix. Her ability to have a separate feed and personal mixing desk allowed her to dial it in on headphones without worrying how it sounded in the hall. To have recorded this quality, show after show for most of the late 70s, capturing it to 2 track reels is such an amazingly fortunate thing to happen. That they still exist and can sound this great after 40 years is mind blowing. Thank You Betty
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    Jim speaketh wisely, that Swing Aud show is so good. I subtitled my soundboard copy "Killer Slipknot!!" I had spent some fun time trying to determine which official Help / Slip/ Franklin's was best, but didn't have any success; they'really pretty much all great, each with their nuances that made them special, but none that stood out above them all. Then I picked up a copy of the 2/26/77 and Slipknot! had me picking my face up off the floor. It starts off like your standard fare, but Jerry soon dominates the rap with these incredible solos, which come across loud and clear, in a tone that sounds like the Wolf to me; I would love to know if, on this first show of the tour, he decided to put down the Travis Bean for a night, to see if it was time for the Return of the Wolf. Regardless, Jerry own fire. Keith goes piano mode, to my liking, and lays down a fine tapestry of lead notes and rhythm chords. And there's nothing reserved or mellow about any of it; these guys are rocking out, Jerry and Keith - catch 'em if you can. I don't know where Bobby went - to turn down his amp I guess (I think he kind of knew when to get out of the way). And that's just one set of songs. The opening of the show and tour with Terrapin Station tells me that no matter what else was going on offstage, they still just did whatever they pleased when the lights went down, and that night, they said "this new one's pretty damn good, let's wow them". Last I checked, this performance occupied the #1 slot on Heady Version. The arrangement is the same, but Jerry sings without accompaniment mist of the song; they join him at the TERRAPIN climax. I'm not a fan of too many post-hiatus Playings, and definitely not when they break it up; but this one is an exception, as it's in the vein of the Orpheum masterpiece from the previous tour. Part of the magic is the Wheel that's in between. Much more developed intro - just fine. Sugared has exceptional jamming, and for a guy who doesn't like too many post-hiatus Eyes of the World, this would be up there as a favorite; Phil delivers some funk at the end you don't want to miss. Bring the Swing!
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    Yeah,this is one of those occasions.Thanks to all who made this possible. Sounds incredible. :) ...first tip-o-the-pappys was raised for Betty. ...second for Bill the drummer. Happy Birthday Billy! :)
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    Funny You Mention the Swing Auditorium
    I'm honestly more excited about the swing then the current box. (Insert criticism ... now.) :D Edit: I'm not ungrateful. The Cornell Box is in fact.. killer. But then there's the Swing.
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    Sweet. Could you stop off in San Bernadino on a Saturday evening in 77 and grab another reel she's got ready? Since your travelin'? Thanks man! ;)
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    I'll be right there. Save me a tall glass.. on ice. Dust off Those Rusty Strings just one more time... Or perhaps better.. the bottle was dusty but the liquor was clean.
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    You got off easy, VGuy. I guess Vegas luck is in the air.
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    This is great being able to listen to Scarlet / Fire as one track, and without the "Take a Step Back" intro. Now can I get you to join up Help on the Way, Slipknot!, & Franklin's Tower? Or for that matter all of Scarlet / Fires and Estimated / Eyes from 77 / 78! Where do you stop? What if you have something like Dark Star / Me & My Uncle / Dark Star part II?
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    I own four pairs of shoes....
    ....I think my wife surpassed me in this one afternoon. We'll find out. She was kind enough to leave me alone with the dog and this box. I think my son may have gotten a new video game too....man, enjoying the Dead is an expensive habit
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    So how did the shoe shopping go? Loving this music.
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CLICK HERE FOR THE
ALL MUSIC EDITION

SOLD OUT

What's Inside:

Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
• 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
• 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
• 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
• 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
• Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
• Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
• Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
• The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
• In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
• Producer's Note by David Lemieux
• Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
• Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

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Holy balls, didn't know a tractor could go that fast....
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Just arrived, thanks Mr. Postman. Not just an excellent set list and performance but a great recording, very warm and lifelike.... just feeding my Jerry jones.....
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Submitted by LoveJerry on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 16:15

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The Grateful Dead lugged all of that wall of sound equipment to Europe for 7 shows. Garcia 8 is a pleasure beyond all expectation. I've come to the realization that I much prefer the Jerry Garcia band in the eighties and nineties then the Grateful Dead. He was such a beautiful man, gone way too soon. I look forward to meeting him in Heaven. Or at least hearing him play again. This Record makes me feel bittersweet for some reason. Does anyone else feel as though he was more in his comfort zone in the nineties,playing with the Jerry Garcia band rather than the Grateful Dead? I guess what I'm saying is, I think he sounds better with his solo act than his old band.
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Submitted by SPACEBROTHER on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 17:31

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'89 through '92 was my peak period for the number of Grateful Dead concerts attended, including two JGB shows at Rosemont Horizons and Bradley Center preceded by three Dead shows at Richfield that Fall in '91. Both tours (JGB & the Dead) that Fall were top notch. Regarding Jerry's demeanor at the time, my guess is he wasn't under the same pressure at his shows like he was for the Dead. He seemed more jovial and relaxed, even engaging. The crowds at Dead concerts around this time were likely the root of a lot of stress because of the growing interest in the vending scene, whereas the crowds at the two Jerry shows I attended that fall saw more of the old school dedicated faithful than those more interested in the "scene" than the music. Those were the days....sigh. I would also venture to guess that with the Dead he had multiple egos to deal with in regards to running that ship, whereas he was in charge and calling the shots for his own project. The logistics of working in a band like the Dead, with the same personalities for 25 - 30 years, with many people employed by them and the amount of money and liability, combined with the unpredictable crowds must have been a stressful. All that being said, the Dead and JGB consistently delivered some fine performances between '89 and '91. I don't recall another version of "Shining Star" with the call and response gospel vocals that close it out from this release. That's some good stuff right there. I wonder if that's unique to this performance?
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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 17:46

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Good God man, you just dropped some happy shit. That's a clip well worth checking out. Fantastic. Sixtus
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Submitted by SPACEBROTHER on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 18:21

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That is so cool! Thanks for sharing! I've never seen that before. What a treat!
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 19:13

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I was there! I managed to get in without a ticket carefully concealed in the kick drum. This is the first time I have seen it though. My neck still hurts.
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 20:27

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My whereabouts this week are, as per usual, classified. but you can find me at #WikiLeaks - JimInMD.. You can always find me Phil side though.. the secret password is 'ear' followed by a hesitant cough and a passing of the torch. Pretty cool video Sixtus. You know those two person plastic boats cost like $1,600 or something. The one in the video looks to be about brand new. And that ride perhaps took out 1/3rd of the available plastic on the bottom of that boat. Still, pretty cool. Reminds of the old adage, "Hey Ya all, Watch this! There was a bit of a time machine malfunction this week. I volunteered for a dangerous mission, set the return time for one minute after departure time.. as I always do. I came back middle aged, slightly balding and perhaps more than a little overweight. I knew I should have sprung the extra coin for a Deere. Gaddamned Craftsman Time Machine!
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You can always count on a Deere.... ....and make sure you have enough beer....
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Submitted by seahorseforce119 on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 20:44

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HOly Moses, that was incredible. I really wish i had gone to that TxR show! i had work early the next morning and felt like i needed the rest. reallly regretting it now. but JesUS that Born Cross-eyed is something else. thanks for sharing
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 21:33

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....hard to find a stellar Born Cross Eyed, let alone one that was played less that a week ago....simply amazing. As is the Bradley Center JGB offering....I smiled so hard I cried
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 01:42

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Late to the game. Oops If you've never listened to 'em then Trace is the way to go. It's the ultimate road album as far as I'm concerned. Please get some. :) Tear-Stained Eye....beautiful. Ten Second News....again,get some. Left A Slide-Sraitaways Creosote-Straitaways Ps-Jimbo...if that f'n time machine was real I'd have JGB,circa 1990 doing Son Volt's Mystifies Me. ;) ...thanks SAM
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Submitted by Amy from New York on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 10:35

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That video is outrageously good. I love when Jerry smiles like that. Great music and thanks for posting, Bolo.
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Submitted by _ on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 11:05

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Nonagon InfinityLive Jerry Vol. 8 moe. Fatboy Nick Waterhouse Never Twice TTB Live at the Fox Oakland
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Submitted by nitecat on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 13:36

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I've been enjoying the 1979 Dead for awhile. Something about the energy...maybe because they have a new keyboard player. I recently enjoyed TTATS 1979, then delved into Road Trips 3.1 12/28/79 Road Trips 3.1 Bonus 12/30/79 Two great Betty recordings. You can hear Bobby really well playing off Jerry, with his cool oddball riffs. The only complaint I have is the drums are a little too high and distracting. I also worked my way ( this is work? come on..) the So Many Roads box, great selections by Blair Jackson and David. It is a different listen with a compilation compared to listening to a show, song by song. The box was fun also because I was present for many of the selections.
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Submitted by nitecat on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 14:14

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Oh and thanks icecrmcnkd for the FTW comparison, and sixtus and rgergelis for the offers of FTW Santa Clara. I will be in touch!
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Submitted by Charlie3 on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 14:55

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Neil Young - After the Gold RushGD - DP 29 5/21/77 Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Fine Young Cannibals - the Raw and the Cooked Pink Floyd - More GD - DP1 12/19/73, DP 2 10/31/71, DP 3 5/22/77 Been awhile since I listened to those first few Dicks Picks and almost forgot just how good they are.
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....I find, that more often than not, JGB first sets are better than the second. GarciaLive Vol 8 may continue that trend. Now, don't get me wrong. The whole show may be stellar, but that first set/disc is simply perfect. I've spun the first set three times already. Glanced set two briefly. More on that later. A Cats opener? Get the fuck out. Lucky audience that night. (Spacebro. I'm looking at you). And they nail it. TLEO is also perfect. Dual female vocals help make it a totally different take. Lay Down Sally. Now it's getting serious. Jerry's lilting voice kills it. His second solo splatters kaleidoscopes everywhere. I stand here, mouth agape once again. Blessed to be able to hear his prowess over and over if I want to. He takes no prisoners on it. Drove Ole Dixie Down. Melvin's swirling organ solo reminds me of a whirlpool. (The natural, not the appliance). Jackie and Gloria's harmonies are, again, forefront. I love Jerry's voice in this era. His octaves ebb and flow in that lilting way (did I already say that? Unable to come up with another adjective at this time). Ruben & Cherise. What can I say? One of my favorite Garcia songs. I hit repeat three time upon first listen. It's music like this that will undoubtedly pick me up out of any funk I'm in and show me the light. I love that song, and I love this take. Please release more. Please. Money Honey. Jerry gets to stretch his wings a bit and gives the Tiger a bit more bite. Kahn secures the anchor. His fat sound is the cream. I'm starting to hear the snapping of fingers. Am I correct? It might be Jackie and Gloria. I don't think it's audience. My Brothers and Sisters. Another personal fave. More snapping of fingers. This song makes me shed a tear at times. It did again here. Deal. Enough said. A couple of vocal flubs, but it's Garcia, so what? Once again the second solo shreds. You wanna turn a newbe onto Garcia? Play Deal. Melvin's swirls and Kemper are both on point. Kemper, in fact, holds it down tightly the entire set. Set break and a deep breath.....popped in disc two. Bright Side Of The Road doesn't sound "right". I pause the disc, eject it, and bring disc one back to the party for an encore. This JGB is top notch, and amazing. I will give disc/set two an honest review in good time, but for now, Lay Down Sally is starting again. We are I deed a spoiled fan base.....I like being spoiled every now and then. It's like a sonic spa session..... . Edit. Bright Side Of the Road. The lyrics go, "From the dark end of the street To the bright side of the road." Jerry sings "From the bright end of the street to the bright side of the road" more than once. This song is all about Ying and Yang. I know. Nitpicking. Vguy is indeed a spoiled soul....the second set has a lot to live up to....I miss him every fucking day
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Grateful Dead Lays Out Plan For Next 22 Years Of Archival Releases “We’re going to announce a new and very significant partnership that is going to focus on ­high-fidelity streaming in the fourth quarter of 2017, if all goes well.” There’s also talk of bringing the Grateful Dead brand into the cannabis industry. “If we move forward from exploration to execution, it will be major,” Cahill said. https://www.jambase.com/article/grateful-dead-lays-plan-next-22-years-a…
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Why limit it to five?: Peppi Marchello - Man On A Fish ( www.goodrats.com ) Good Rats - Tasty Good Rats - Birth Comes To Us All Grateful Dead - 12/04/71 Felt Forum Grateful Dead - 12/05/71 Felt Forum Thanks to Forensicdoceleven for these 2 shows. Grateful Dead - 05/26/77 Baltimore Civic Center videos via youtube: Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden Dean Martin - You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You Dean Martin - Volare Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days BBC Proms 2011: Music from the James Bond films (Film Music Prom) Bob Weir - Ace
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Submitted by Dusty.rambler@… on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 09:58

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From the billboard article: "We know we're going to do one big box set each year, whether that's an eight-CD set or an 11-CD set, like the one we have ­coming up. This gives us one other big thing to focus on every year." 8 CD set? Could it be an Ark Box?
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Possibly in 2019 - that run's 50th anniversary.
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 14:40

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GD 6-9-77 (spinning now, on Franklin's) GD 6-24-85 Dead &Co 7-22-16 set 2 (video) - watched it last night/this morning as I time-warped from 2 am to 3 am (wasn't even using Jim's mower) JGB 5-21-76 GD 3-24-90 GD 7-17-76 GD 3-1-69
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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 16:07

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With my digital Dead collection in Poweramp. I went from listing them by box and series (E72, Dave's Picks, Road Trips, Dick's Picks, etc) to chronological order. I like the appearance of the album covers when I have them ordered by series, but it's way easier finding shows when they're in chronological order. What I think I'll do next is break up the Dick's Picks by show. With box sets, it's easy (and logical) to do it that way, because each show has its own album cover. Dick's Picks is a little bit of an anomaly though, because several have two shows, but only one album cover. So, I've been keeping them all together up until now, but I'm thinking I'll divvy up DP 14, 28, 33, 29, 20, etc up into individual folders for each show. Only issue will be finding unique artwork for the 2nd show of each release. I suppose I could use the back cover, if I can find them all. I don't know about you guys, but when it's all together, I lose track of which show is which. I just know that DP 29 has two great 1977 shows, a lot of songs (including one of the all time best Scarlet Fires & Brown-Eyed Women), and some extras that might be better filed under Road Trips October '77 (and for that matter, I can take the extra tracks from DaP 12 and DP 34, and put them together to form a whole new show / release). I've been considering this for awhile, but now that I've read a review on Heady Version dot com, where the guy swears 5/21/77 is the best show of the tour (and I have no idea which songs within DP 29 are THAT show), I believe it's time for action. Anyone else divide 'em up? Dick's Picks is the only place this is a problem; every other multiple show release has unique artwork for each show (I believe - at least up through '78). Tommy can you hear me?
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 16:32

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Been organizing my shows by date since I started collecting cassette tapes. Wouldn't have made any sense to organize them according to when I received them.icecrmcnkd's tape 1 icecrmcnkd's tape 2 icecrmcnkd's tape 3...... I never would have known when the show happened. Just saying..... When I put my CD's on a hard drive they go into folders with the date of the show. I even do that with the filler. In iTunes I make playlists by date.
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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 17:28

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Ok, I have a solution in progress. I am using MS Paint to create Dick's Picks 33 part I and part II. It's basically the same cover, but I made each date unique under the Grateful Dead logo (i.e. 10/9/76 for part I, and 10/10/76 for part II). Then in the bottom left corner, I copied letters from the Grateful Dead logo up top, to make the words part I for the 10/9 show, and part II for the 10/10 show. Lucky for me, all of those letters are present in the Grateful Dead logo up top (even the "p", which I created by turning the lower case "d" upside down. Now we're getting somewhere.....thanks for indulging me guys.
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Submitted by dantian's last… on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 22:28

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Well, it's twinkle, twinkle little starAlong came Brady in his 'lectric car Got a mean look right in his eye Gonna shoot somebody just to see him die Well, he been on the job too long Well, Duncan, Duncan was tending the bar Along comes Brady with his shiny star Brady says, Duncan, you are under arrest And Duncan shot a hole right in Brady's chest Yes, he been on the job too long Brady, Brady, Brady, well you know you done wrong Breaking in here when my game's going on Breaking down the windows, knocking down the door And now you're lying dead on the barroom floor Yes, you been on the job too long https://youtu.be/sSHvXOHGC7o
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Submitted by dantian's last… on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 22:51

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Betty told Dupree, "I want a diamond ring."Dupree told Betty, "l'Il give you most anything." He said, "Lie down, little Betty, see what tomorrow brings, " It may bring sunshine, may bring you that diamond ring." Then he got his pistol, went to the jewelry store, Killed a policeman and he wounded four or five more. Then he went to the post office to get the evening mail Sheriff caught poor Dupree and put him in that old Atlanta jail. Dupree's mother said to Betty, "Looka' here what you done done." "Made my boy rob and steal, now he is gonna be hung" https://youtu.be/R09CJYNdN2M
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Submitted by dantian's last… on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 22:53

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When I was just a little young boy,Papa said "Son, you'll never get far, I'll tell you the reason if you want to know, 'Cause child of mine, there isn't really very far to go" Well baby, baby wants a gold diamond ring Wants it more than most any old thing Well when I get those jelly roll blues Why I'd go and get anything in this world for you. Down to the jewelry store packing a gun, Says "Wrap it up. I think I'll take this one" "A thousand dollars please, " the jewelry man said Dupree he said, "I'll pay this one off to you in lead" Well you know son you just can't figure, First thing you know you're gonna pull that trigger And it's no wonder your reason goes bad - Jelly roll will drive you stone mad Judge said "Son, this gonna cost you some time" Dupree said "Judge, you know that crossed my mind" Judge said "Fact it's gonna cost you your life" Dupree said "Judge, you know that seems to me to be about right" https://youtu.be/uW6IFpsNXb4
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Submitted by dantian's last… on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 01:50

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wishing a certain NYPD Detective I work with, who just got fired, a safe trip and a fare thee well, sometimes things ain't quite as cut and dry as you read in the papers... F*ck! I give up....
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Submitted by JimInMD on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 14:21

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Rough break, Dantian.. a colleague of mine just got rif'd. I will be sure to pour the first few ounces of my OE800 to the curb in their honor today. My flags are flying at half mast. I'll be playing a 73 or 74 To Lay Me Down a little later tonight. Peace all.. life is short, live it.
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Submitted by simonrob on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 15:16

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...sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks. I am doing my bit by sitting back and relaxing. When are they going to do their bit and actually roll out some of this allegedly exclusive content? Bring it on.
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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 16:56

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Back cover scans are a good idea for my album cover project. It may actually force me to figure out my wife's printer scanner. Up until now I've relied heavily on Jeff Smith, (huge thanks to Jeff).
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 17:11

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You could just grab pix of the covers off the net.
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Submitted by JimInMD on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 06:23

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I have resorted to cutting out the letters of the venue and the date of the show I am working with using scissors and cutouts from random magazines. I like to carefully arrange it all on the screen of my printer, adding some tasteful artwork then pressing the copy button and quickly placing my derriere on top just the machine lights up. If all is well, I don't break anything, wake anyone up or get hurt. Most of my covers are all quite good, but I am partial to the ones where I am sporting some paisley boxers and a hot dye.
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Submitted by dantian's last… on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 01:53

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kind of you to say, you always were a good guy. Keith...since Jeff Smith (another good guy) is helping you out, I can only smile, smile, smile :) That can only mean this place is really all that it's cracked up to be, and functioning just as designed. That makes me glad! Peace, all ;)
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Submitted by Charlie3 on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 23:13

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Looks like there is a preview on the all music page with Peggy-o and Estimated Prophet. Not planning on listening at this point, although I may succumb to temptation later. Kind of like to have the first listen on the stereo instead of the laptop.
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Submitted by Born Cross Eye… on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 05:56

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Happy Birthday to Phil Lesh!
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Submitted by JimInMD on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 08:17

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Right on BCE'd. No need to understate the brilliance of Phil and his impact on the band's sound. Quirky.. yes.. not always a great singer, but hey.. its alright, its just Phil. There's little doubt when the entire band was on.. you were in for a great show. When Garcia was on shows were generally fantastic.. but Jerry is quoted early on saying 'when Phil was on, the whole band was on.' So true. I had my Phil epiphany during an early listening of Caution. I forget the exact show but it also had a great That's It For The Other One. Two explosive, jaw dropping Phil moments. Tonight might just see a partial viewing of PL&F's Live at the Warfield DVD. During the transition between The Eleven and Caution, he turns his back to the crowd and faces his stack, noodling and getting some feedback. Then he drops his custom six string and grabs his old reliable four string axe, faces the crowd and breaks into that epic Caution bass riff. What follows is magic starting with sultry Joan Osborne showing her inner pig and belting out some blues, she really gets into it. Really good Phil stuff. Happy Birthday Phil!
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Submitted by NCDead on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 08:20

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Another great Phil moment in recent years is the FTW Help/Slip/Franklin. Phil takes over on the Skipknot->Franklin jam and I am amazed by it every time. One of the highlights of the Friday show for me.
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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 08:34

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Today is my birthday. How did I not know it was Phil's...... Listening to Road Trips Vol. 3 No. 3 Fillmore East 5-15-70. Boy do I like this Dark Star. Feeling Groovey arrangement is always good, but this one is exceptional. This is one of the few releases where the playing order of the songs on the CDs doesn't do it for me, due to the mixing up of the electric and acoustic, the early and late shows, and the 14th and 15th, as well as the repeated somgs). I've gone and made my own Playlists of just electric in one and acoustic in the other. The electric is great. This is what I came up with: Casey Jones New Minglewood Blues Easy Wind New Speedway Boogie (Bonus Disc) St. Stephen (Bonus Disc) Attics Of My Life Beat It On Down The Line Hard To Handle Cosmic Charlie China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider Good Lovin' Cumberland Blues That's It For The Other One Dark Star Morning Dew Not Fade Away (Bonus Disc) Turn On Your Lovelight (Bonus Disc) The transition from St. Stephen to Attics works unexpectedly well. I removed that wailing banshee scream band intro before Casey Jones. Who was she, the bar maid? The only problem now, is that the songs are largely out of order, and there are several fade-outs. I can correct this with an editor, as I did with High 'N Hawaii (the other show I found had pacing issues - must be a 1970 thing). I would love to hear what others think of this release. It gets a lot of attention on eBay. This may be the biggest road trips release far as how high people will pay on Ebay for a new one with bonus disc. 73 and 74 with bonus are also up there, but my point is - people love this release. Is it the acoustic stuff? Is it because it's the Fillmore?
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Submitted by JimInMD on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 08:59

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First.. a confession. I am a whole show guy, but in truth.. after the first five or so listens I often hit segments simply in the interest of time. RT 3.3 is choppy to begin with.. so I almost always pick several song segments to listen to and have a couple playlists for this show on various devices. It gets big play time when I am on the river in my kayak. I start with the wholesome acoustic stuff and get my true religion. A Voice from On High and Cold Jordan are full-on mood changers and there's some great Pigpen stuff. The electric sets are great too, there's so much packed into those four CD's. Honestly though.. its the sound quality, rareness of the performances and the clarity of the acoustic stuff that grabs me most. Its really a one of a kind. Compare the sound quality of the acoustic stuff to Dicks Picks 8, Harpur College. This sounds so much better. Its like 'who turned on the lights.' Great release, worthy of the hype. Edit: Where are my manners.. Happy Birthday Keithfan! In your honor I am going to shameless steal your playlist and use it as my own. It was a choppy release, but hey.. who's complaining.
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