jazzbo Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Posted October 29, 2016 I did do the 2016. (And all before). May not do the 2017. Quote
mjzee Posted November 17, 2016 Report Posted November 17, 2016 The 2017 Dave's Picks subscription is now available at: http://www.dead.net/store/special-edition-shops/almanac/daves-picks-2017-subscription?intcmp=store/bigbanner1 The early bird pricing, as in prior years, is $99.98. HOWEVER, they're offering this price only through November 28, so if you're gonna jump in, better do it now. Quote
jazzbo Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Posted November 17, 2016 The last three years I've started telling myself when the fourth release arrives "This is the last year I'm subscribing, no more." But I caved and ordered again. I keep hoping for a few releases from the early years. Quote
mjzee Posted December 2, 2016 Report Posted December 2, 2016 Per The Second Disc, the reissue in January of the first Grateful Dead album will include "an unreleased concert from July 29, 1966 in Vancouver, Canada on Disc 2." See: http://theseconddisc.com/2016/11/start-down-the-golden-road-rhino-reissues-grateful-deads-debut-to-launch-50th-anniversary-campaign/ Quote
mjzee Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Dave's Picks 22 has been announced: We're following that up with the complete show from 12/7/71 at the Felt Forum in New York City, from the famous run of shows in the lower level of Madison Square Garden. Tapes from this run of shows have circulated for decades, but never sounding like this. Featuring the return of Pigpen, who had been absent from the Dead since 8/26/71, the show features five Pigpen-sung songs, including what is arguably the best version of Smokestack Lightning. Every song from this show is played to perfection, presenting definitive live versions of every song played from this era. Because the show is relatively short at "only" two and a half hours, we have added the bulk of the second set from the previous night, including a massive Other One jam, and exceptional renditions of Wharf Rat and Uncle John's Band. And to make this release akin to a mini-box set, the 2017 Bonus Disc will feature the bulk of the rest of this 12/6/71 show, giving you two nearly-complete shows from one of the most requested and sought-after runs in Grateful Dead history. Quote
Dfrankjazz Posted January 8, 2017 Report Posted January 8, 2017 This in-depth Dark Star master class is for all of youse) Quote
Kate Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Claude Hudson Trucks (1947-2017) An acutely painful loss in the family. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/01/25/allman-brothers-band-drummer-butch-trucks-dead-at-69.html https://www.youtube.com/embed/1lSf3kdao6o Edited January 25, 2017 by Kate Quote
Adam Posted February 16, 2017 Report Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Official release of Cornell 1977 and adjoining shows coming in May http://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/hear-grateful-deads-morning-dew-from-iconic-cornell-show-w467114 Email from The Grateful Dead says: 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 master Betty Boards, transferred and restored 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 Links in the email don't work currently; maybe they are being inundated. Edited February 16, 2017 by Adam updated info; spelling Quote
mjzee Posted February 16, 2017 Report Posted February 16, 2017 Trying to get through, but boy the site's f-ed up. Looks like they're not currently accepting orders. Quote
Kate Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 Over on SHF and the .net thread there's still the rare report of an order going through. I began trying online just 10 minutes after the notice hit email, and about 30 minutes later jumped into the CS phone queue while continuing attempts to order from the site. After 3 hours, 5 dropped calls (terminated every 30 minutes), literally dozens of electronic error messages while attempting to cart the box, and 5 failed order confirmations after I'd managed to get the product into the cart, I quit. And all this for shows of which I have near-commercial grade SBDs. Maybe I should start looking for meetings. Quote
mjzee Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 One real problem is they're only making 15,000 of these. That's provoking anxiety and probably much hoarding. But why 15,000 - where did they come up with that number? And why is it hard and fast? They should announce they're upping it to 30,000. Quote
Kate Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 Problem solved! The dysfunctional Dead.net order page is now linked to the apparently operational Rhino webstore....so, return to .net and keep trying to cart until you are transferred to Rhino. I just received email confirmation. WOOT! Quote
Dave Garrett Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 41 minutes ago, Kate said: Problem solved! The dysfunctional Dead.net order page is now linked to the apparently operational Rhino webstore....so, return to .net and keep trying to cart until you are transferred to Rhino. I just received email confirmation. WOOT! Likewise, after a couple of hours of trying to reload the dead.net page punctuated with occasional swearing. I can't believe they weren't able to figure out that the site was going to get slammed as soon as this was announced, and at least temporarily scale up capacity to handle the demand beforehand. I'm still pissed off about the Europe '72 fiasco, and am not entirely convinced that I won't wind up empty-handed with this one as well despite having an order confirmation in hand. Quote
Kate Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Dave, every 2/16 at 2:54 pm EST we'll have to observe a moment of silence for this afternoon's emotional casualties... Edited February 17, 2017 by Kate Quote
mjzee Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 I just completed the process and got a confirmation too. Quote
Kate Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 Outstanding! Now, when does decorum dictate that we can start speculating about DaP 23? Quote
Adam Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Potential simple solution. Don't use the Grateful Dead page. Just go straight to the Rhino site: http://rhinostore.warnermusic.com Search for Grateful Dead, click on it, etc. My order went through. Confirmation # ended with #9103 if that means anything. Edited February 17, 2017 by Adam more info Quote
Adam Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 Just received from GD: We are reaching out to you regarding MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT and CORNELL 5/8/77. We are very sorry for the technical issues that have plagued Dead.net since we announced the products. We are working around the clock to get things back up and running smoothly. In the meantime, intermittent orders are still going through. THESE TITLES HAVE NOT SOLD OUT. If you have not been able to complete your order thus far, you are welcome to keep trying. We will update you as soon as the website and shopping cart are back at full capacity. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your continued patience. Sincerely, Dead.net Quote
Kate Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 Just a word of caution regarding the Rhino/Warner webstore: Yesterday, almost immediately after "the big fix", a few posters on .net reported fraudulent activity on their Paypal accounts after completing purchase. This afternoon, out of curiosity, I carted a box and, upon being linked to the R/W store, Norton securities intervened with the dreaded Red Fraud Shield, recommending that I abort and return to my home page. I've begun checking my CC account online every so often throughout the day. No problems, but vigilance is warranted./p,k Quote
mjzee Posted February 21, 2017 Report Posted February 21, 2017 It appears that the box set is now sold out. They are offering an "all music edition" box set which will only have the 11 CDs....for the same price as the box set with all the "stuff." Quote
mjzee Posted March 8, 2017 Report Posted March 8, 2017 I got a nice little surprise today. I noticed that the dead.net store still had CDs in stock of Road Trips #1 & 2 (Fall '79 and October '77). They arrived today, and #1 still had the bonus disc! Quote
Steve Reynolds Posted March 11, 2017 Report Posted March 11, 2017 On 3/8/2017 at 5:07 PM, mjzee said: I got a nice little surprise today. I noticed that the dead.net store still had CDs in stock of Road Trips #1 & 2 (Fall '79 and October '77). They arrived today, and #1 still had the bonus disc! Those are both great. Reason they are available is probably because they are best of from fall runs of 77 & 79 and many Dead collectors only want full shows. To me since I'll never get more that a couple other late 79 boxes - I have Dick's Picks 5 and I would love the other RT from December, the 79 set is priceless to me. Not a huge fan of post early 78 Dead but that set is stunning. Like a show on Steroids!!! No fluff or filler. Quote
mr jazz Posted March 13, 2017 Report Posted March 13, 2017 On 3/10/2017 at 6:49 PM, Steve Reynolds said: Those are both great. Reason they are available is probably because they are best of from fall runs of 77 & 79 and many Dead collectors only want full shows. To me since I'll never get more that a couple other late 79 boxes - I have Dick's Picks 5 and I would love the other RT from December, the 79 set is priceless to me. Not a huge fan of post early 78 Dead but that set is stunning. Like a show on Steroids!!! No fluff or filler. what exact Fall 79 show are you referring to ? Quote
Steve Reynolds Posted March 13, 2017 Report Posted March 13, 2017 1 hour ago, mr jazz said: what exact Fall 79 show are you referring to ? There are portions of 6 shows on Road Trips volume 1, number 1 ranging from 10/25/79 through 11/10/79 Quote
mjzee Posted April 15, 2017 Report Posted April 15, 2017 Just announced: Dave's Picks Volume 22 - Felt Forum, NYC 12/7/71 (with some of 12/6/71). Quote
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.