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WOS:Grand Lid Crashes Which Night Last 5?

was that the second or first night? during which song? someone asked me. I can not remember, & I was there!

Loony Toonz

I remember having that in the spring '90 run of NE... i wanna say it came to me in Hamilton and i parted with it in Albany... but i may have lost it later on. What I do recall , as you stated, was the incredible totality and the handcrafted originality. Best I can recall about the origin of it is that it came from west coast people because they were who i settled in a grooved with once the Lucy kicked in heavily. I left with that book and I cannot help you any further... unfortunately... However, youre not insane or being akashic-spaced... it existed, i had it and it was enjoyable. Best hopes to you in your quest ~ Bilbo

Where was this dark star performance from

Ok, my question regards the "greyfolded" album. For those who don't know, its a compilation of different dark star performances, the tracks themselves are parts of different DS performances mixed together. The track in question is titled "transilence". It starts out with the band singing "the transitive nightfall of diamonds" (although Jerry alone says diamonds), then theres some really spacey guitar riff. Does anybody know where that specific performance is from? I've been trying to look on my own every once and a while for a few months, and then it dawned on me to ask here. I would appreciate any information. Peace, michael

Dead On, ZAP, Lazy Lightening,& other buses on Tour

looking for friends that rode out on these buses with me,- Randy-, the longer lost, the more I want to hear from you, any one have pictures of these, or other tour buses in lot, or in action?specially group shots. I am coming out on spring tour in the latest edition, an't no cure for dead tour, any friend of a friend, is a friend of mine....so I out of this forum I am busrandy@yahoo.com so pass it on

Randy

you might have better luck in the In Search of People topic.

U No GD History?

2 Qs:When/where was the last 2 set GD show (post 75) without Drums? All GD shows were different, but three 2nd sets came very close to being the same, 2 in particular were almost identical, within a space of 6 weeks. Which 3 shows were they? I put these questions in another topic, sorry. Correct answers get a prize!

Im looking for chuck and

Im looking for chuck and cindy owned a split window bus. Also John Boot from Amherst,Mass. freinds ive met on tour summer of 88 or spring of 89 I was on the road in 88 with a silver subaru with maine plates "DEDAHED" looking for Cosmic charlie from Maine. Kevin-n-Maine

kev

you too might have better luck in the In Search Of People topic.

Concert Dates and locations

I am a Economics graduate student and a professor of mine is having me gather data about GD. I am looking for the dates and locations of any and all GD concerts from '94-'06. I didn't think there were any, but if you know of any I would love the help! Or maybe where to find this info, thanks!

Hey econ_grad...

...www.deadbase.com/homebase.html. More stats than you'll ever need. Enjoy! MarkintheDark ********************************************* **************This space for rent***************** *********************************************

Hey econ_grad, part two...

Deadbase suggests 131 shows from 1994 through the end of the database (and the "Grateful Dead", as the rest of the guys don't use the name since Jerry's passing) @ 1995. My copy of the Cosmicbadger SuperGroovy Holistic Spreadsheet shows 129 shows, not sure where the difference is vs Deadbase but regardless the number of shows is substantially more than "none". Send me a PM with an email address and I can forward you a listing, or you can noodle around Deadbase and get the listings you need. Study hard, party harder, MarkintheDark ********************************************* **************This space for rent***************** *********************************************

I know you rider

Hello All, I am wondering where I can find a version of I know you rider that I heard on XM the other day. It was a really early version with a faster beat, it almost had a 60's beach scene beat. Thanks in advance.

Dead Threadz!?

Okay, So I'm heading to the show in Worcester on the 18th and they todl me something about a quilt thing, anyone know anymore info about it?

no

but sounds cool. If you find out say more!

Deadhead vs Quilters: it could get ugly...

Hi! The Dead shows in Worcester are April 18th and 19th at the DCU Center. Y'all knew that already. This overlaps a day with the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo, which is also at the DCU Center on April 16th, 17th and 18th. Cheers, MitD ********************************************* **************This space for rent***************** *********************************************

Looking for a version of Tangled Up IN Blue...

I heard it on Sirius the other day...it's Jerry doing Tangled Up In Blue but it's super groovy and much faster than the standard way he usually does the song. Not sure if it's Jerry solo or JGB, but in the chorus the girls are singing "tangled up in Blue yeah, tangled up in blue" - that standard version usually doesn't have the "yeah" in the chorus. Anyhoo...if anyone knows this version and where I can find it I'd be super grateful!!! THanks!~Tam

Tam

you might try asking this in the Sirius topic because I think David Gans does read it from time to time, and he'd probably know.

Thanks Marye...

I'll check over there too...

tangled up in blue

its jgb, ive heard it from a buddy a few years back, and yeah, you can hear the girls in the backround.

Hey Tam

Maybe it's the TUIB clip posted by ccJoe on this page. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.

Thanks Mr. Pid...

I will definitely check it out once I"m at home and can turn my volume up. I wish I would have written the info down while it was playing, I can hear it in my head, but every version I've heard during my search is the regular, slower version...and I want the groovy one :o)! Thanks again!!~Tam

Found it!

Thanks Marye for suggesting I ask David Gans...he said it's from the All Good Things Box set. Now I just need to find someone who has it! At least I"m heading in the right direction. THanks again guys!~Tam

Hard Too Handle

My all time favorite Dead jamming vehicle. I've heard maybe half that are listed in the base but I would like to know what folks who also like this tune believe is the best JAMMED version. For the record, my vote goes to RI Auditorium, Providence RI 4/71 Don't decide till you hear that one, there are some killer soundboards out there. Jerry does some AMAZING things during the jam, easily equal to the DEW at Barton Hall.

Dave's Picks? Winterland Arena March 19 1977

I am just a neophyte folks..not a 'true' deadhead... I bought a CD recently it has Daves Picks on the cover, and, "Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 19 March 1977," on the back. It's a two cd set. What is this? Somekind of bootleg? Thanks in advance for your help.

A recommendation...

Hey there, I'm hoping that some one(s) with superior Dead knowledge to me can recommend me some albums similar in sound to Bear's Choice, and in particular the acoustic section of this album. I don't necessarily want complete shows, as I already have a few from through out the career of the grateful dead, and have found that sound and atmosphere prevalent on the first half of the above album most to my liking.

you might like reckoning

but canned music wasn't their forte - live stuff - in the moment was where they shined. There's one show you should definitely get - 10-11-80 from the Warfield You can listen to it here - or download the pieces & burn your own cd http://www.archive.org/details/gd80-10-11.acoustic-sbd.windsor.323.sbef…

operator

I'm looking for a live recording of "Operator." Can anyone help me? Drop me a line at Castle17. Peace

Live "Operator"s, per Deadbase

08-18-70 - Fillmore West, San Francisco, Ca. 09-18-70 - Fillmore East, New York, N.Y. 11-07-70 - Capitol Theater, Port Chester, N.Y. 11-08-70 - Capitol Theater, Port Chester, N.Y. -- this show is circulating in the Vineyard as part of the "Dead/NRPS 1970" vine, and this is listed as the final "Operator" played. Cheers, MarkintheDark ********************************************* *********Will work for blank discs & postage********** *********************************************

johnd

just making sure that it's Dave's Picks and not, say, Dick's Picks. Yes?

Global Drum Project, song "Baba"

Is there a Yoruba / English translation available anywhere for Babatunde's vocals that were sampled onto the Global Drum Album for the song "Baba?" I've looked around but can't seem to find them anywhere. Any suggestions or ideas would be most gratefully appreciated. THANKS!!! :0) ~pamela

Buffalo NY - April 21st show, 2009

Hello there, My wife and I are Dead-friendly Canadian's traveling to Buffalo to see the Dead this April the 21st. It is at the HBSC arena. Can anyone recommend a hotel or other accommodation for us and or a friendly pre-concert gathering/hangout/bar close to the show? Peace, Playin' (Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat)

Response to ----- Dave's Picks? Winterland Arena March 19 1977

Hi jondflores, It's Playing in the Tower with Eyes of Fire in El Paso with a Cat here. I think you likely (and hope you do) have some Dick's Pick's discs. To be brief these are generally very good (I have never been disappointed). I got my first, Dick's Pick's Volume three----the Sugaree and Franklin's tower (My favourite - blew me away and I was seriously hooked). Anyway, for me 77' shows are amazing. Dick's Picks Volume 15 is a favourite of mine (another 77' show). Anyway if you can go see the Dead this spring. I only ever made it to one show, but I will never forget it. Anyway hope that helps. P.S. go to www.nugs.net and check out the free stash area for some great dead shows and other great bands (not the best quality recordings but a great collection over their incredible run. I really like the field trip - 1970, I believe). The El Paso and China Cat/You Know me Rider are awesome---actually the whole show is incredible----the music is out of this world and so is the vibe. All the best, Playing in the Tower with Eyes of Fire in El Paso with a Cat

Daves Picks????

Near as I can tell there is no Dicks Picks volume for 3-19-77. Shame on this guy Dave. Not what we do round here. That entire show is available @ archive.org, the kind way.

Response to ----- Dave's Picks? ---- part II, oops and oh!

Hi again jondflores,Oops ---- I started playing around with you-tube yesterday and found many videos from the afformentioned field trip. Wow! It was 08/27/72. Peace. Hi theotherone, I'm not impressed with Dave either. Boo! But I will check out archive.org, thanks. Playin'

I am curious Bob....

What Show featured the most Dylan tunes and if the amount of tunes is tied for a number of shows, then length of song times would be tie breaker. Thanks!

What year?

When The Neville Brothers opened for GD in whaaaat yearI believe there was a New Years show… sorry forgot 1st show of mine, anyway. I lived in the Bay Area (San Jose) and Shoreline was the place of frequent attendance for me. Oakland Arena and Frost Amphitheater (Stanford) in the Eighties. Then moved to southern Nevada (Las Vegas) Happy to see Bob and Ratdog at HOB Mandalay Bay resort in 2005. Now this tour…I'm gittin excited.... smilin' on a cloudy day

Take your pick, Ablebaker

Hi! Nevilles were opening act for quite a few shows, including a couple of New Years shows, per Deadbase: 12-31-85 Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, Ca. 02-11-86 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, Ca. 02-12-86 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, Ca. 12-16-86 Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, Ca. 12-27-86 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, Ca. 12-28-86 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, Ca. 12-30-86 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, Ca. 12-31-86 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, Ca. 12-31-87 Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, Ca. There are a few other post-'86 shows where members of the Nevilles appeared, but they aren't listed as an opening act. ************************************** *The white zone is for loading and unloading only* **************************************

The Angel Orensanz Foundation show

I scored tickes for the Dead show tomorrow at The Angel Orensan Foundation and am I pumped! But I could use some advice on navigating, parking and dining the area. I will be driving down from NH and I have never been to Manhatten.

Bruce dates

Hello, all. Can anyone tell me what dates(year-s) Bruce Hornsby played with the Dead ? I' d really love to hear him jam with them. Can someone suggest cd's or tapes?Thanx

Hey Fly-N-EyeYou can start

Hey Fly-N-Eye You can start by picking up Dick's Picks 9, Bruce at Madison Square Garden. Maybe not the best show ever but a great Jerry-Bruce riff on Tenessee Jed and a really fun Bruce/Vince/Phil jam going into drums. Fun Iko, as well. I don't now the dates but Bruce tended to show up at the summer shows at RFK stadium in DC (he apparently lives in Virginia) during the last years.

Lookin' For an Old Deadhead Boyfriend

I'm looking for an old friend/boyfriend from back in the day. For the sake of privacy, I'll just say that his name is Ed or Eddie O. Went to graduate school at the University of Hawaii and the East-West Center circa 1982 - 1984. At that time, he had about 400 cassettes of the Grateful Dead, a Nakamichi deck, some awesome Klipsch speakers and had seen The Grateful Dead all over the world, at least 300+ times. Anyone at The East-West Center at the time would remember him 'cause he used to blast The Grateful Dead outta those Klipsch speakers for all to hear, day or night 'cause going to class was not his strong suit. :-). Just curious to see where he's at after 25 years of long strange trips. Thanks, all.

Need a ride from Statesboro or Savannah, GA to Greensboro

My ride just fell thru so if any heads are going this sunday and can make room for one more 31 yr old deadhead I have gas $ hotel $ whatever..it'll be just me and the necklaces I make..do NOT want to have to sell my ticket but its getting desperate..got a ticket for my bday and now have no way to get there...PLEASE EMAIL HUXLEY138@GMAIL.COM ASAP IF I CAN CATCH A RIDE!!!!!!I live in Statesboro but could probably make it to savannah if I can get a ride..I NEED A MIRACLE RIDE!!!!SOMEONE PLEASE HELP "when the going gets weird, the weird turn PRO" -Hunter S Thompson

Fly-N-Eye

Fly-N-Eye said: "Hello, all. Can anyone tell me what dates(year-s) Bruce Hornsby played with the Dead ? I' d really love to hear him jam with them. Can someone suggest cd's or tapes? Thanx" As mentioned...you want to get the MSG/Boston Garden shows to really here some good Hornsby action. Excellent Hornsby/Garcia interaction for sure!!! Hornsby was by far my fave since Brent...hands down!!!

Andre...it is 4/25 - 4/29 1971

I have it...cost me and arm and a leg back when bootlegs CD's were boomin!

New york 25th april

Hi, 4 of us are coming to NY from London for the dead at madison square gardens and are looking for somewhere to hang out before and after the concert...any ideas anyone?cheers vikki

Parking lot sales etiquette

After 30 years on the buying side, I'd like to hawk my wares at the Pepsi Center next month. I'd like to know: How do I find out where to set up? How early should I arrive? Any info or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Ride?

I'm in Myrtle Beach looking for a ride to VA show! Have my own money! Will hel....;;;;(,(,, help with gas, lodging, etc. If coming north through SC and can help me make my 203rd show then reach me here or my email: stability3@yahoo.com... Thanks, Drew

Wanted :rider with gas$, NW Wisconsin to Chicago

Hey now!With good ticks at $100 a crack, $ is a little too tight right now... Going to both shows in Chicago, solo, and looking for a rider or two that can chip in gas $. Also have hotel for both nights, if you want to throw a couple bucks to share the room, that would be cool too, be aware that my snoring can be heard a mile away though... I'm in NW Wisconsin, around an hour and a half away from either Duluth/Superior, Twin cities or Eau Claire. Felons need not apply...

Philly Tix anyone got any? to spare a dead brother

Hi all Good folk, I am just trying to see if any one will aor needs to part with 1 each nite for the Spectrum in Phillly? am willing to pay face for good seats xxxxxx scalpers bmcgee1

Gold Skull & Bones watch

I am trying to authenticate that Jerry Garcia owned and wore a Gold Skull & Bones watch and chain that I have and that has been in my family’s possession for the last 35 years or so. If you have any photos, print descriptions or personal knowledge (friend, family, entourage, crew, or band members) of him wearing it, please contact me. Description: 10K gold Skulls & Bones chain with fob has a 1915 period pendent miniature watch in it. 10K gold watch chain made up of 6 small gold skulls connected with 8 gold bones with a large intricate gold skull containing a gold toned miniature watch - 14 inches - 129 grams in weight. A miniature of the original ones with a verge fusee watch made in the 1700’s. Very unusual! Exceptional workmanship! Thought to have been made for Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead fame by a jeweler that was a part of the drug culture celebrity scene circa early 1970’s. You can view the Gold Skull & Bones Watch at http://skullbonesgoldwatch.shutterfly.com/

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February 5, 2026 - 7:09am

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Dennis

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Carlos - Merriweather

I see nothing in 73/74,,,, 83/84/85 yes.

Me & Mine at 85 show,,, I believe Jim was at 84.

I believe you will find all those shows at archive. org.

I have them if stuck.
February 4, 2026 - 2:07pm

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Carlos Zigel

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Info on a concert

Where can I find information (or, ideally a recording--if one exists) on a concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in the summer of 1974 (or maybe '73)? Anyone got anything? Thanks
August 30, 2025 - 8:46pm

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Wayne

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Trying to find out what's on Phil's speakers in the 1970 film?

They're the white things around his D-140s?
At 43 mins in there's a good view.
Thanks a bunch :>)
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?