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I need some show dates from a true GD geek

Hello everyone, Can anyone tell me the dates of the cancelled Ventura shows in 1986? They were scheduled to play there soon after Garcia went into the coma. While I'm at it -- does anyone remember the date that the news of his coma got into the newspapers? In case you're curious, this is fact-checking for a story I'm writing. Thanks!

considering...

how vivid that time is in my mind, it is really weird I don't remember. But I'm asking around.

blair sez:

We got the call about the coma on the night of Thursday, July10; the shows were going to be Saturday and Sunday July 12 and 13. I presume papers probably got word on July 11 and ran it on July 12 (but I don't actually know...)

Thanks!

Thank you! I remember the bracelets handed out at Ventura the following year, bearing the 1986 dates! I saved mine for a while, but despite my best efforts ...

Name that CD

OK.Does anyone know which CD this is? In the very beginning of the show before the band starts playing someone is on stage introducing the band members. When he gets to Garcia he says "on sometimes guitar Jerry Garcia and on some other times guitar Bob Weir ladies and gentlemen for the deadheads of the world the Grateful Dead". It's one of the commercial releases I just can't remember which one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

this sounds strange

I am in search of a CD with music by the GD. What I remember from the top of my head is that it was published by an Italian label and has one single track. The title of both should be IT. The article said that it is a mix from a number of recordings of something long and "nameless" the Dead used to play quite often (which does not help a lot) and simply called "IT". any ideas, suggestions ? andré

shows at the gorge in george,wa

i've been to two shows in george,wa usa at the gorge, but i couldnt find them in the shows and lyrics section. it was in the early 2000's can anyone help me so i can post 'em? thanks guys!

4 disc set tye dyed cover

1970's sometime and i cant remember where but my friend had that 4 disc set with the tyedyed cover and it has my favorite versions of and we bid you goodnight and bird song on it. i havent found it in stores, you're my last hope!

4 disc set tye dyed cover

It is Ladies and Gentlemen...The Grateful DeadFillmore East - New York City, April 1971 If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake

Gorge shows

Those were the Dead, not the Grateful Dead. Only Grateful Dead shows with Jerry are listed here. I was at the 2nd of those, July 3, 2004. Robert Hunter, Allman Brothers and then the Dead. It was a Grate Day. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake

shn files

i have recently been handed a very large stack of dead shows on cd's in shn format. what the heck am i supposed to do with them. i don't know how to listen to them or copy them to pass along. what the f*** is shn? it really is a big stack of music and i would really like to figure out how to hear it. any help out there?

shn files

You are a lucky chimp, boffo! Thanks for sharing yor good news. These are likely to be files of live shows. .shn is a format for compressing and storing music files as data without losing data each time it is copied (=lossless). Most digital music trading uses this format (or .flac which does the same thing). What can you do with them? Here is my suggestion. You will need a fairly decent computer though 1. Find out what you've got. In each directory of shn files there should hopefully be a .txt. file which provides the show details. Open these files and and make a list of what you've got. 2. Some computer media player programmes will play shn files directly (foobar2000 can be downloaded for free) 3 Or you can download a package called 'Traders Little Helper' for free that will help you convert the shn files to a more accessible format for your own use. .wav for burning onto CDs or MP3 for ipods and such. 4. But you should not lose or wipe the shn files as these are what collectors and traders value most as a lossless source for making their own copies. A forum on this site provides much much more advice on this Forums>Deadheads>Tapers>Technical Discussions As for sharing, well you could post a list on the 'Tape Trading' Forum here Forums>Deadheads>Tapers>Tape Trading Topic and invite people to trade with you (for the SHN files). You should not sell them, but you can ask for help with blank CDs and postage. or you could put put some of your treasure trove as vines through this site Forums>Deadheads>Tapers>The Vineyard or you could upload rare shows to a file sharing site for the whole world to find or you could offer the whole lot to someone else to sort out, maybe in return for useable copies once they are processed that's some ideas! Good luck.

Looking for a

Looking for a ride to Phil and Friends leaving from Orange County area!

Looking for a ride to the Phil Show

Leaving from Orange County area for a Long time Head!!! JAZZzzz

I am a new kind Dead Head

I am a new kind Dead Head and I don't know much about taping etc how do I get a copy of 1991 Las Vegas show? My mentor says its a must have. thanks!! And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee

Greyfolded perhaps

the only Cd i can think of with a mix is Greyfolded but if it on an Italian label it is a bootleg- i would think Bob - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://spanishsunshinedaydream.blogspot.com/ Spanish Jam

Hi Bobba Lee,

I am kinda new, too. And in case none of the seasoned folks steps up and points you straight to the show you must have (and in case the shop on dead.net does not have it), you might go to http://bt.etree.org That's a website where you can download a few large harddrives of Grateful Dead and other music. The files all are in lossless formats (shn and flac). And in case you are not familiar with these, have a look at what cosmicbadger wrote above. Or check what other seasoned people have posted about it under Forums> Tapers> Technical-Discussions. At etree you will also find links to sites where you can download the software you need to decode the lossless ones. In case you already know about these things, you can go straight to http://bt.etree.org/?search=&cat=8 That's a list of almost 500 files (said to contain more than 1,300 shows) in an amazingly unchronological order. So Happy wading and good luck ! Maybe prepare to loose your last silver dollar on blank CDs. And never let them catch you, no ... andré p.s. : I have read that the GD 02/11/70 show is with Duane and Greg Allman. Have not gotten there. But ... one of them midnights

Gray Grey folded

Hi Bob, after getting active on the eurotraders mailinglist yesterday (thanks for founding it), I asked about "IT" and within no time some happy mail bombing began. I got dizzy and then ordered Grayfolded, after checking about the difference to Greyfolded and although each average human will have no reason to label a one hours mix of Dark Star "IT", beause the base of one of the two Greyfolded discs has a title since the first GD live LP. andré

GD 02/11/70 show

and Peter Green Bob - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://spanishsunshinedaydream.blogspot.com/ Spanish Jam

Thanks Andre and Sunshine!!

For the past few days I have not been able to log on to this site-it keeps telling me to download a certain software.I will look into all of the info you have written I live in Miami and saw the GD once in 1968 at Gulfstream pop festival I was in 14 and hated them-I was waiting for the Mothers and Jimi wish I would have sat next to the stage. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee

Bobba!

So sorry about your login problems; it was a disturbance elsewhere in the force but should be history by now.

Robert Hunter

Hello, I wouldn't exactly call my self a dead head, because I'm 17 and never went to a show (sadly) but I'm a huge fan. In my english class we are doing research papers on poets. I chose Robert Hunter, I'm have some problems with finding biographical information on him. Does anybody know of any accurate website or book with good information on him. I read what was on the site but i need things more like "Robert Hunter was born ____ and had 3 dogs and a hamster" any help would be very appreciated.

Sure wish I could help you,

Sure wish I could help you, that's an awesome poet to write on, one that's living. A dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago... ________________________ www.autoquoteresearch.com

Louise_Nicole ~

Your post made me feel awesome. Keep the music Playin! Anyway, maybe you could try answers. com & the Robert Hunter Archive. Good Luck & Let us know how your search goes PEACE

this has to be the

this has to be the friendliest forum ever. I looked him up and found his birth day, which is a start, i just need more on his childhood, things like that, it's so easy to find Grateful Dead information, not so much Robert Hunter with no mention of the Grateful Dead. thank you for the help, it's better than nothing ^.^ i'll keep looking!

The Blair Hunter project

I am a big Robert Hunter fan and have never seen much of his bio in one place.Wish I could help you Louise. Hello Blair Jackson, this could be a companion to the Jerry bio. The other part of the incredible songwriting team. How about it? f the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake

now there's a great idea!

a Hunter bio. Oh Blair...

Here, Here

Hal R & Marie, right on ! Thanks, Louise PEACE

I would like to know if there has been more on Space???

I wanted to know if there has been a compilation of very exquisite Space jams? Is this the best forum for this? I want to either find a compilation or put one together, just enough for maybe 1 -2 CD's. Maybe people here can tell me their favorite space jam. I could listen and put it on a CD or whatever. I thought of it being a nicer way for me to relax. It seems since I play the Grateful Dead quite a bit, I'm always singing it outloud and with the band and what not, but when Drums come on I feel like a drummer, but Space I notice I like to relax. Thanks a load!! A dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago... ________________________ www.autoquoteresearch.com

I would like to know if there has been more on Space???

One such effort is called Infrared Roses compiled by Bob Bralove from 89/90 shows I think. Happens to be a discussion topic on Eurotraders at the moment. I am not sure if the GD store offers it, but you can pick it up on Amazon.................. ......and they might actually succeed in sending it to you (he added wistfully)

Louise_Nicole's Robert Hunter Project

hello louise_nicole... i have sent u a private message with some information which may be helpful to u on this project. good luck and we sould luv to see ur final report! stay safe and feel good! >><<<< :>

Cosmicbadger

Ha! Forgot I have that double disc set. I should pop it in again. A dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago... ________________________ www.autoquoteresearch.com

Hey, I have hardly popped in

Hey, I have hardly popped in any GD CD's in a long time. I've converted to MP3 and havn't turned my CD's into MP3 yet. I have plenty of live in MP3 from my computer...Anyways. I've listened to Greyfolded last evening and started to listen to my Infrared Roses this evening. Thanks a ton! Now that I've opened my CD collection (prolly 95% of what's been released) I need to put these in my iPod. Hell it holds 80G. A dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago... ________________________ www.autoquoteresearch.com

You Tube question

Just curious. There's some great video, b&w, of the 4/27/77 show in Passaic on You Tube. It is credited to "Brokedown House Productions." Anyone know the original source of this video? It was on WNEW radio. Was the show on tv somewhere? Was it a fan's tape? ??????? Enlightenment Please.

Please Help With 100 Dead Songs Poster

Hello. I need a miracle. I have had the 100 dead songs poster for a while. It is in my cubicle, as is a statue of Jerry, to bring me serenity during work hours. However it is now a source of torment. I can't get all 100 songs. Is there a solution to this poster anywhere? I can get about 90 of them. The last 10 are killing me. What song is that spider from? I just can't think of it. Any help will be grately apprecited. Thanks. Gratefuldad

100 Dead Songs Poster

ha, ha....I haven't seen it for a while, but I do have a guess on the spider.....For some reason, the album 'Jerry Garcia', where it's just he and Bill Kruetzmann playing on the whole thing, comes to mind. Maybe a song from that album? Now you got me wondering;) Justin and I would put that CD on really loud in his grandfather's garage on Halloween night and just let it play through the valley in Mill Valley, CA. That was tons of fun! -L.Wing

spidergawd!

I think you're right, Wing. But I would never have gotten 90 of 'em, so my hat is off to dadhead.

memories of the past...

I haven't seen on of those since jr. high, is that the b&w poster with the scribbly line drawings, bertha the fan, ship of fools pretty obvious? I remember a few nights of trying to count our way to 100...Ami

100 Dead Songs Poster

i have never seen the poster only the copy in Official book of the Deadheads Bob - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://spanishsunshinedaydream.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=633338979 Spanish Jam

spider?

I had all 100 at one point, but that was years ago. If I saw the poster again, I bet I could do it! is the spider not Spider Gawd?

100 dead songs poster

Thanks to all who have reponded so far. I still don't have 100 but I at least have Spider Gawd. I was keeping it to just Dead songs and not the solo stuff but it is the only thing that fits. Thanks again. Maybe together we can all solve this thing. Dadhead

Extended-long Not Fade Away - Goin Down The Road segue

The NFA - GDTR segue on "Grateful Dead" is from (I believe) a show in 1971 at the Manhatten Center. The CD (even the bonus CD in the box set) has a version that cuts off right after Goin Down The Road wraps up, but I have heard a version that continues, in a much slower pace, for another 2 - 3 minutes, then segues back into Not Fade Away. Does anyone either know, definitively, where I can find that "extended long" version, or know of a site that I could query to try to get to the bottom of it?

Warren - NFA-GDTRFB-NFA

The version is from the Manhattan Centre on 4-5-71 You can listen to the whole show at http://www.archive.org/details/gd71-04-05.sbd.stephens.16606.sbeok.shnf hope you enjoy it!

Sirius broadcast about the Dead shows at Spectrum in philly

looking for a copy of sirius broadcast re the philly shows during week of march 3rd. anyone happen to copy the show? just want to hear it in its entirety. terrific broadcast!savvy

New

I am 30 years old but unfortunately new to really listening to the dead. I was wondering where to get some taper style dead. I am looking for something I can get without having to worry about viruses or preferably not torrent. I would appreciate any suggestions including continuations (i.e. Phil & Friends, J.G. Band). Thanks

Dougoly

check out the selection in the Vineyard. I have been here since were were vining (sending concert CD's to one another to rip and burn and pass along) and I have not gotten any viruses or problems with this process. You can find JGB, Phil & Friends, RatDog, and all manners of transportive aural Dead (and other) music for the cost of mailing ($2 and up). Check it out, you will be glad you did!

I need a specific Lost Sailor/Saint of Circumstance

I used to have a show on tape years ago, and it is long gone. It had my favorite version of Lost Sailor and Saint of Circumstance. I believe Lazy lightning came right before or possibly after. It has been rolling through my head for days now, and I need to find it. During Lost Sailor, Bob asks, "Where do you want to go now, what do you want to do now?" Does anyone remember this, and what show it came from? Thanks!

Lost lost Sailor/Saint

According to setlists.net Sailor/Saint and Lazy Lightin/Supplication appeared in the same set three times only (but never consecutively) 05/06/80 Rec Hall (Penn State University) - State College, PA 05/08/80 Glenns Falls Civic Center - Glenns Falls, NY 07/01/80 San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, CA suggest you go to Archive.org and check out which one you are thinking of. good luck

100 song poster

Link --> images.google.com/imgresBlack Throated Wind Fire on the Mountain Franklin's Tower Wake of the Flood Mountains of the Moon Jet to the Promised Land Smokestack Lightning Dark Star Brokedown Palace Truckin' New Speedway Boogie El Paso Deep Elum Blues Help on the Way Playing in the Band Hard to Handle I Know You Rider Sittin' on Top of the World Saint Stephen I'm a Hog for You Loose Lucy New Potato Caboose Greatest Story Ever Told Terrapin Flyer Casey Jones Monkey & the Engineer It Takes a Lot to Laugh (It Takes a Train to Cry) Dark Hollow Hangin' Boy Blues The Faster We Go (The Rounder We Get) Dire Wolf China Cat Sunflower Ramblin' Rose Terrapin Station Weather Report Cold Rain & Snow Looks Like Rain Bertha Lady With a Fan Operator Big Boss Man Mexicali Blues What's Become of the Baby The Wheel Candyman Good Morning Little School Girl Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) Chinatown Shuffle Shakedown Street We Bid You Good Night Tennesse Jed Born Cross Eyed Crazy Fingers The Eleven Turn On Your Love Light Dupree's Diamond Blues Alabama Getaway Going Down the Road Feelin' Bad Ship of Fools Row Jimmy, Row U.S. Blues Ripple Lost Sailor Alligator China Doll Eyes of the World Kings Solomon's Marblese Washed My Hands (Muddy Water) To Lay Me Down Doin' That Rag Loser Money Money Samson & Delilah Cream Puff War High Healed Sneakers Sand Castles and Glass Camels Blues for Allah Good Lovin' They Love Each Other Friend of the Devil 83968 Slipknot! Unbroken Chain Deal Cosmic Charlie Box of Rain Morning Dew Spider Gawd Big Railroad Blues Big River Wharf Rat Dancin' in the Street Black Peter Stealin' Bird Song Saint of Circumstance Golden Road High Time Lazy Lightnin' You Win Again Throwin' Stones Black Muddy River

Black Light Chalk

I loved that stuff... "You know what the trouble about real life is? There's no danger music."

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April 12, 2025 - 6:18am

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Brett2k74

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SiriusXM Top 30 Concerts: April 2025

Hey folks - I don't supposed anyone is tracking this and knows what #30, #29 and #28 from April 1-3...? I have the rest logged so far down to yesterday's 6/17/91East Rutherford show at Giants Stadium.

I listen to these daily but sometimes I miss Rob's preamble so it took a few days for me to clue in that this month would be a countdown...I am dialed-in now though and looking forward to catching the rest!

Thanks and have a peaceful day.
January 22, 2025 - 4:27am

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Dennis

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esarde and 30 days

check PMs
January 22, 2025 - 2:47am

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daverock

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Dick Latvala's Notes -Cory

Looks worth checking out - I've made a note for later. Cheers!
January 21, 2025 - 8:14pm

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DeadAirCory

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dick latvala's notes

for people who want to read and discover dick latvala's notes on shows. . .

official tapes dot com slash latvala
January 2, 2025 - 12:03pm

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Graceful_Dead

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Malena Deadhead Project

Malena
I sent you a message on this site about a book soon to be published about Deadheads
December 29, 2024 - 2:13pm

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daverock

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I live in England, myself

So as far as I am concerned the Deadhead Community is exclusively an online thing, that started for me about 10 years ago. Consequently it hasn't changed my life at all, although it is very pleasurable exchanging views with other people who listen to The Dead.
December 29, 2024 - 10:05am

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Malena.Syren

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Uni Project

HI I'm Malena and i would like to know more about the deadhead culture for a college project. Feel free to answer as many of the following questions as you like I'm thankful for every answer :)
1. How would you describe the Deadhead-Communities philosophy and mindset?
2. What is your favorite memory of the community or the concerts?
3. How did the Grateful Dead and the community affect your life and does it still have an impact on you now?
4. What , in your opinion, caused scandals linked to violence or drug overdoses?
5. What would you recommend new Deadheads that would like to join the community? Is there something they should keep in mind?
November 13, 2024 - 9:26am

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1stshow70878

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esarde

Post over on the 30 days thread.
I'm sure someone there knows.
They are incredibly knowledgeable.
Good luck and cheers
November 13, 2024 - 9:12am

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esarde

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30 Days of Dead archive

When doing a data transfer I managed to lose all of the 30 Days music I'd collected over the years
I thought I once came across a site that allowed one to download previous years, but darned if I can find it again.
Anybody help me find it again, or something similar?
Thanks in advance.
October 15, 2023 - 9:48pm

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Zephyr

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Does anyone have contact…

Does anyone have contact information for the photographer who was shooting family portraits at Laguna Seca in 1988? Today my daughter, who was three years old at those shows, mentioned that the post-show scene at those gigs is one of her earliest memories. I’d love to get a print of the photo that was taken by that photographer. Thanks!