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    "Welcome to the 10th year of the Dave's Picks series! We're amazed and humbled that this community of Dave's Picks fans keeps growing, and we just wanted to let you know how much we sincerely appreciate your support of and interest in the series. We started in 2012 with 12,000 of each release, and now we've more doubled that, with 25,000 in 2021. Wow! We keep working as hard as we possibly can to bring you the best, most exciting Grateful Dead shows in the vault. Our 2020 releases included music from 1977, 1974, 1984, and the latest, biggest release yet in the series, the two complete Hartford shows from 1987. Looking ahead, we've selected two exceptional, A+ Dead shows for Vol. 37 (more on that in the video below) and 38, as well as the Bonus Disc that will come with Vol. 38. Big year ahead! As we head into the 10th year of the series, there's no end in sight. We love what we do, and have loads of plans and ideas for the next few years. Onward to more great music!"

    David Lemieux
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    Times may be trying but the music has never and will never stop! Keep the momentum going by doing the Dead all year long with a Dave's Picks 2021 subscription. We're taking the production run up one final time - to 25,000 - for each of the four Dave's Picks 2021 releases. We'll also be doing things a wee bit differently this year - subscribers will be the first to receive their Dave's Picks. A la carte sales will go up on street date (no more pre-orders) and if you don't subscribe - we highly encourage you to - you'll want to be ready and waiting because these releases sell out within hours. Hours - no hyperbole.

    In addition to the four releases in 2021, totaling 12 CDs, you’ll also get the subscription exclusive bonus disc, which has proven to be one of the most highly sought-after collectables we release, and free domestic shipping. Subscriber bonus discs will not be released outside of this offer. Early bird subscribers can nab a sub at $99.98 (regular pricing will be $115.92).

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  • hendrixfreak
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    Having reviewed the evidence, I believe that my cannonball

    into the pool was not justified. Just to review what I told DeadVikes, DL had been on Twitter last weekend and said anyone interested in relaxing GD (imagine!) should put on Reckoning. Someone responded: "I feel like you're telling us something good (in terms of a box set, that is)." DL responded "that's exactly what is happening." So you could get the impression that DL leaked box set news.

    I think in retrospect that all DL saw was the beginning of the response to him, not the bit on the box set. Then our former forum-mate, Kate, posted the info on the '80 acoustic returned reels. I "did the math."

    a) DL isn't going to casually leak the biggest news of each year like that, b) only PNW 73-74 leaked prior to announcement, c) an '80 acoustic box doesn't make sense, as posters here have pointed out.

    HEY, I'M BACK TO FALL '72!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • fourwindsblow
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    Dec '80 Shine on!

    China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider-> Estimated Prophet-> He's Gone-> Eyes Of The World

    https://archive.org/details/gd80-12-12.sbd.miller.31509.sbeok.flacf

    Way better than Oct. '80

  • Colin Gould
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    It’s the subscription that is ‘sold out’,:a better description is that the subscription is no longer available. The single volume sales are, supposedly, starting on the day of issue, so 29th Jan for #37. Since the seaside chats are to encourage the sale of the individual shows I’d expect it to appear on 29th. Let’s hope so. I particularly enjoyed the one where he kept looking around in case a bear was sneaking up to photobomb the recording.

  • estimating prof
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    1980 Box

    I think no way on 1980 acoustic box. Dave has talked about the lack of tapes and just released two shows on the RSD release. I don't think that's what we'll see this year.

  • estimating prof
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    Seaside chat ?

    Will we see a seaside chat video for Dave's 37 ?

    I enjoy hearing Dave's thoughts on the shows being released, as well as the seaside wildlife observations ?

    Hoping that shipping goes more smoothly for this release than for 36.

    The 2021 subscriptions page is marked "sold out". Is it possible that all of the Dave's picks were sold via subscription this year, so there won't be single show sales and accompanying pages ?

    Good humor there on the Seinfeld and Mail Innovations. Agree completely.

    Cheers Ya'll

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    My guess.....is that it is a full Warfield/RCMH FALL 1980 Box Set. There is no way they would do just an acoustic box set from these runs. Hell, they already put out of course Reckoning, then the 2004 Reckoning release with bonus disc, then last year both 10/9-10/80 full acoustic set shows. The 2004 bonus disc included lots of extras from these acoustic sets, and basically another full acoustic set from 10/23/80.
    There is no need to do a Fall 1980 ACOUSTIC box set, the best of these sets is out there. And frankly, as mentioned the acoustic sets were great, but very repetitive from night to night.
    My guess(hope) is we are looking at a full FALL 1980 box set from both Warfield & RCMH multi-nights. Even if these aren't done in the original multi-track formats, there have got to be good soundboards of these shows for them to work with I would think???? I hope that they have 10/14/80 included in the box as a full show. This to me is one of the best setlist of any time period. BRING ON THE NEWS DL & RHINO!!!!!!!!

  • proudfoot
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    box me

    personally (again in my opinion), I hope it's not an acoustic set. They have their own charm, but if you are going to do a box of GD, do a box of the Fire-Breathing Love Beast.

    1968
    1969
    1970
    1971
    1972
    1973
    1974
    Summer 85

    etc.

    mawr, mawr, mawr!!!

  • DeadVikes
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    Hey Hendrixfreak,

    Check your PM.

  • hendrixfreak
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    You have a point, Viewtiful

    I'm too lazy to look at the setlists, but yeah, after four packed CDs of acoustic '80, another four might get mighty redundant. But if DL hints at an '80 acoustic box, we "do the math."

    A similar but different question arises for '68. Similar setlists -- but the charm lies in the massive variations in execution. Complicating the picture: the shows tended to be one long, 75-90 minute set, as the GD often appeared with other bands at shows that year, plus the presumed, relative scarcity of '68 tapes suitable for release still in the Vault. We know they have 8-21-68, cuz they're giving it out on vinyl with that creepy "Origins" "book." (How 'bout an RSD with 8-21-68 on CD??)

    The likeliest candidates for a box this year, to my mind, remain 1969-1972. A trio of double-disc spring '69 would do quite nicely....... I don't "need" anything over $200, after [code word] 2020.

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    5/19/74 vinyl

    Alvarhanso - that one is exceptional. I always balk at the price, but I haven't regretted buying any of these reissues yet.
    Two and Three from the Vaults are on the way, as vinyl reissues, too. They keep pushing back the release dates. I have just plumped for Two. So far.

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"Welcome to the 10th year of the Dave's Picks series! We're amazed and humbled that this community of Dave's Picks fans keeps growing, and we just wanted to let you know how much we sincerely appreciate your support of and interest in the series. We started in 2012 with 12,000 of each release, and now we've more doubled that, with 25,000 in 2021. Wow! We keep working as hard as we possibly can to bring you the best, most exciting Grateful Dead shows in the vault. Our 2020 releases included music from 1977, 1974, 1984, and the latest, biggest release yet in the series, the two complete Hartford shows from 1987. Looking ahead, we've selected two exceptional, A+ Dead shows for Vol. 37 (more on that in the video below) and 38, as well as the Bonus Disc that will come with Vol. 38. Big year ahead! As we head into the 10th year of the series, there's no end in sight. We love what we do, and have loads of plans and ideas for the next few years. Onward to more great music!"

David Lemieux
October 2020

Times may be trying but the music has never and will never stop! Keep the momentum going by doing the Dead all year long with a Dave's Picks 2021 subscription. We're taking the production run up one final time - to 25,000 - for each of the four Dave's Picks 2021 releases. We'll also be doing things a wee bit differently this year - subscribers will be the first to receive their Dave's Picks. A la carte sales will go up on street date (no more pre-orders) and if you don't subscribe - we highly encourage you to - you'll want to be ready and waiting because these releases sell out within hours. Hours - no hyperbole.

In addition to the four releases in 2021, totaling 12 CDs, you’ll also get the subscription exclusive bonus disc, which has proven to be one of the most highly sought-after collectables we release, and free domestic shipping. Subscriber bonus discs will not be released outside of this offer. Early bird subscribers can nab a sub at $99.98 (regular pricing will be $115.92).

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Blurting out "Hell Fire!" to everything the wife sez -- there's the match that'll ignite the covid-dry tinder! But what a way to go! Living alone, I occasionally talk to myself, of course. Lately, after I make a comment, I blurt out "You don't say" in a bad faux British accent. Sometimes I accuse myself of being a "twat-head." Cracks me up. (Fearful of what's next!)

And here's to the poster whose wife pulled a bag of shrooms from the storage box. It's a sign! I had to stifle an impulse to rip apart the boxes in my basement... Not to worry, I know where the stash is, and as soon as this broken leg heals completely in about 5 more weeks, I'm strapping on the shrooms and the snowshoes and hitting Kenosha Pass for a little peace overlooking South Park (the real one).

Cheers to all. gonna livestream some NRPS and Pigpen songs tomorrow night because I can.

Here's to 2021 and the incoming 9-8-73. My seventh show to see full or partial release.

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GTFO.

really?

Bummer. I read this as I listen to the GD perform Death Don't Have No Mercy at an Acid Test

I have Dark Star etc.

Not a fan of guest artists...David Crosby plays on Dark Star etc. Oh well. Not too bad.

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 I'm new here. Don't know where else to ask this question. I've emailed customer service several times,with no answer. I want to subscribe to Dave's picks 2021. It includes free domestic shipping. But when I go to purchase it a $11.99 shipping charge is added. Does anyone know how to resolve this, or how to get a reply from customer service?

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Ok, scrolling further back I see others have asked about this shipping issue also. It appears this is still an unresolved issue. Do I just pay the shipping and hope it's resolved later?

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The subscription period will probably close soon.
Best to subscribe now and argue the shipping fee later.
Also, you missed the Early Bird pricing. Watch for that next year, no reason to pay full price.

Here’s the info from the 10/23 email.

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EARLY BIRD SUBS WILL END ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 AT 11:59PM PT.
DAVE'S PICKS SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS
Four Limited Edition, Numbered Releases
Highly Collectible Bonus Disc
Free Domestic Shipping
Delivered Throughout The Year
Early Bird Pricing - $99.98
A savings of over $25.00 over purchasing a la carte

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Sub. Now. You
will not regret it.

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I happened to have played Fire Up+ a few days ago. It had been years since my last listen.

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That cd brings back lots of memories of youth.

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Ok. Thanks all for the advice/info. I'll probably do the sub anyway.

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The other date to note is January 8th. This is when the subscription window closes. The closing date was mentioned in the email from earlier in December when they announced DaP #38.

Billy - I think this was one of the few you didn't see-but I wonder if this stands out as a great show, New Tears (or Years I typed tears by accident) or not. I always enjoy it as much as any Fall 72 show. The other New Years shows do have a feeling of "you had to be there" a bit, just going off the recordings.

My cd copy of New Years 1972 also includes the sets by The Sons of Champlin-which I have never played, and the NRPS, which I played yesterday. I am not an expert on them by any means, but I liked this. Quite a long set for a support band-the second one at that-too. Must have been a great night out all in.

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One of the Great New Years Eve shows.

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I notice that the two links to the subscription from the home page are currently giving a 404 Page not found error. It is still accessible from the STORE/DAVE PICKS route. Perhaps they’re fixing the domestic shipping problem?

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Today is my first show anniversary. I went to Winterland with my friend and his older brothers on 12/31/71 and had a great time. I got on the bus seriously after 2 shows at the Berkeley Community Theater in August 1972. After that, I attended every New Year's the band played: 72, 76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90, and the last GD New Year's performance, 1991. It became quite a tradition. As time went on, in the later 80's I shared these rituals with 20 good friends on the floor near the front. We snuck in champagne and I always had great anticipation for the NY countdown when the balloons would drop, the band would begin playing, I hugged my friends, kissed my girlfriend, and we all sipped champagne. Now on New Year's, I miss this great ritual.

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1/29/1967

Wowie Zowie

Sound quality will keep some away, but woooow...that Grateful Dead energy is hot

I wish wish wish a whole lotta shows from 65-68 had high quality recordings

I truly love this band

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I'm sucking down some potato vodka dirty martinis. I know this is a 'who gives a shit' post but I cant find anything else to say. Happy new years in a few hours.

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Carlo, I like your spirit..

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The dumpster fire will still be raging tomorrow morning/afternoon when we crawl out of bed.

But for now, it’s 12-31-78 Winterland.
Just finished Blues Brothers, now on to GOGD.

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Champagne and Bob's stream, then 12/31/78 or 12/3187.

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Proves I am not the only derelict.

Sparkling Santa Rosa Pinot (rose) at midnight, a couple Imperial Stouts before.. a Dogs Head and a glass of scotch and 12/31/78 right now... for as long as I can stay awake.

And some legal weed, thanks to those above.

Happy New Year to all of you. A rainbow of fun in the middle of the shitstorm that was 2020. Many thanks for just being yourselves..

As you were.

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Yo! Rockers!!

Doc here,

Yes I have come out of hibernation, because it is the golden anniversary of that great great Grateful Dead year 1971. To honor, commemorate, and celebrate that year, I will be offering any and all 1971 recordings to any and all that are interested. No limits. You can ask now, you can ask on the anniversary of any shows, or you can ask at any time up to and including midnight on December 31, 2021. After that, only the Shadow knows………….

Friends, I understand that 1971 is not everybody’s cup of Grateful Dead kool-aid. Perhaps you know little about it, maybe want to dabble, merely poke around, or heaven forbid go all in. Let Doc be your guide. Haven’t led anybody astray for decades……

I will also be posting, on the show anniversaries, comments, recaps, and opinions on every 1971 show. That’s right, you have to put up with my rants, raves, and ramblings for an entire year!!! And, for any & all interested, the “1971 Project” is almost completed, and available upon request……

You know where to find me,

Doc
One may understand the cosmos, but never the ego; the self is more distant than any star……………

My only NYE show...last minute decision...flew early morning from LAX to Oakland...scored a miracle ticket thanks to the genorosity of a new met friend who bought two from a scalper and gifted me the second tix...I tried to pay him and he said no, enjoy...and I did...I had a ten foot square tarp in my bag o' tricks and used it to keep the drizzle and rain off of me while in line...it was gladly held up by folks on the edge while it was needed for a bit...never had a peyote brunch before but it seemed to work just fine...after the show waited for the BART to go back to the airport...the SF side was packed with all kinds of craziness going on...after awhile it was quiet and strange, finally the Airport BART arrived and I was at the airport after a quick walk from the BART station...People later told me I shoudn't have done that walk through a dicey part of town but I guess the road trip godz keep an eye out for fools...was backhome in LA by 10:00 AM or so...had the obligatory menudo my Sis had made and dozed off and on with Bowl games on TV...fuzzy day indeed...

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Here's the thing: whatever fate bestowed upon that band -- Constanten gone, Mickey gone, Pig starting to get sick -- they played their music with gusto, no matter the band lineup.

Also, Nappyrags, if you get a chance, check out 12-26-81. Perhaps not much of a setlist on paper (though there IS a Candyman, Jer sings Big Boss Man and Phil leads an Eleven jam), but played with gusto. Marye said she attended. Like many heads "stuck" in the Rockies with no dough, I never did catch a hometown show, though I did get to a Phil & Friends show (my favorite lineup, the Quintet) at the Warfield at some point.

I too wish to be optimistic and the trend lines point toward a better year. But as the fly in the ointment, we've got a rough slog ahead for many moons. I'll weigh that weird measurement, "normalcy," when we're back rockin' together at live shows.

"We can share the women, we can share the wine"............

I've got a feeling twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
Especially if you and me
See it in together
So you think twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
It could be good for me and her
But you and her, no never
I had no reason
To be over optimistic
But somehow when you smiled
I can brave bad weather
What about the boy?
What about the boy?
What about the boy?
He saw it all
You didn't hear it, you didn't see it
You won't say nothing to no one
Ever in your life, you never heard it
Oh, how absurd it, all seems without any proof
You didn't hear it, you didn't see it
You never heard it not a word of it
You won't say nothing to no one
Never tell a soul, what you know is the truth
I've got a feeling twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
Especially if you and me
See it in together
I've got a feeling twenty-one
Is going to be a good year
Especially if you and me
See it in together
I had no reason
To be over optimistic
But somehow when you smiled
I can brave bad weather
What about the boy?

Billy - nice one. Over 90 years old, that recording. Just goes to show that quality shines through the years.

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I was wondering if there are any quality 67'-69' live shows with video? I was thinking of an ark box with a video supplement similar to the giants box but obviously not as high quality but more like super-8. Any video from this time is better then nothing.

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Look up 1968 columbia university

May 1968

About...20 minutes or so

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You need the Bear Family A Shot in The Dark - Nashville Jumps box set; killer post-WWII blues and R&B, including the first BB King's recordings, Guitar Slim, Cecil Gant, and the best version ever of You Belong To Me by Helen Foster.
There's one on Ebay right now for $140, good price.

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Mucho thanks for the tip...will look into that release...

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Is there no end to the amount of great undiscovered music out there? Yes, there is no end.

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Those of a certain age should remember Gerry and the Pacemakers, one of the Liverpool groups in the early 60’s. Liverpool soccer fans still have ‘You’ll never walk alone’ as their theme song.

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