The Grateful Dead Dark Star

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

[mjzee]

This looks like an interesting release for Record Store Day:

https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/12081

[Brad]

There a couple of other Grateful Dead-related releases for RSD 2020:

The Very Best of Jerry Garcia, https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/12201

Buffalo 5/9/77, https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/12391

[mjzee]

Listening to this now.  This is 'effen great.  Just a bar band on a Tuesday night.

[Brad]

The new 15 cd box of June 76 is out for those who may be interested.

https://store.dead.net/special-edition-shops/june-1976/june-1976-15cd-boxed-set-1.html

[jazzbo]

It's a neat set. I wasn't crazy about '76 before but really like these shows. In part I think the reason is that the Betty boards are excellent sonically in comparison to many other tapings, and the Plangent Process really gets the sound locked in and seemingly just one layer more "real." I'm not a huge fan of Jerry with the Travis Bean guitar (Alligator or Wolf gave him a wider sonic palette to explore) but it does blend better with Weir's then sound than others do. Really enjoying this set, just made it all the way through. Some really cool "Dancing' in the Streets" and "Samson and Delilah" and even the Kingfish tunes are done with passion--this "comeback" seems to have the band with some energy and enthusiasm.

Edited April 8, 2020 by jazzbo

[mjzee]

Dead.net just announced the 50th anniversary deluxe edition of Workingman's Dead, which will include the complete 2/21/71 concert from the Capitol Theatre.  Release date July 10.

[felser]

49 minutes ago, mjzee said:

Dead.net just announced the 50th anniversary deluxe edition of Workingman's Dead, which will include the complete 2/21/71 concert from the Capitol Theatre.  Release date July 10.

Did I miss the 50th of "Live/Dead", or did they not do one?  If not, do we know why?  "Live/Dead" is my favorite album of theirs - not saying it is their best, but it has the longest run and fondest memories for me.

[jazzbo]

You didn't miss anything.

[Brad]

7 hours ago, mjzee said:

Dead.net just announced the 50th anniversary deluxe edition of Workingman's Dead, which will include the complete 2/21/71 concert from the Capitol Theatre.  Release date July 10.

The people at Hoffman aren’t very happy with the choices. They hate the concert and they think the vinyl looks cheesy. Sounds like some Deadheads are going to pass on them. 

6 hours ago, felser said:

Did I miss the 50th of "Live/Dead", or did they not do one?  If not, do we know why?  "Live/Dead" is my favorite album of theirs - not saying it is their best, but it has the longest run and fondest memories for me.

For me it’s Workingman’s Dead. 

[mjzee]

From deadlists.com:

One	Cold Rain And Snow [5:49] ; Me And Bobby McGee [5:56] ; Loser [5:45] ; Easy Wind [8:10] ; Playing In The Band [4:45] ; Bertha [5:16] ; Me And My Uncle [3:13] ; Ripple [4:24] ; Next Time You See Me [4:08] ; Sugar Magnolia [5:19] ; Greatest Story Ever Told [4:04] > Johnny B. Goode [3:13]
Two	China Cat Sunflower [5:24] > I Know You Rider [4:35] ; Bird Song [6:05] ; Cumberland Blues [4:41] ; I'm A King Bee [7:00] ; Beat It On Down The Line [2:57] ; Wharf Rat [9:09] ; Truckin' [8:03] ; Casey Jones [4:38] ; Good Lovin' > Drums > Good Lovin' [16:43] > Uncle John's Band [7:12]

[Gdgray]

Not Surprised about complaints about 50th Anniversary, the Dead crew is a vocal bunch. I bought 3cd version and colored vinyl, a must have for me. I’ve skipped last two box sets so time to get back on board.

Just received Dave’s Picks Vol 34 Miami Jai Alai 74 , the sound is great on my system. This is show I attended back in the day and came away thinking what was that song between sets “Sea Stones”. After listening to it again , still not sure how I feel. Last two Dave’s Picks are in my wheelhouse. 

 

Edited May 7, 2020 by Gdgray
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[mr jazz]

Bonus disc for 34 is one of the best. Glad I subscribed this year!

[Brad]

Just received mine yesterday. Looking forward to listening later. 

[Brad]

On 5/7/2020 at 1:35 PM, Brad said:

Just received mine yesterday. Looking forward to listening later. 

Terrific disc. Looks like the DP 34 is sold out already. 

[Steve Reynolds]

Dave’s 34 is amazing. Bonus disc from the previous night (6/22/74) might be even better. The sound of the Wall really comes through. Phil is immense.

[mr jazz]

Yes, the bonus disc is one of the best. CCS>IKYR is truly outstanding. Excellent sound as well.

[orchiddoctor]

On 5/6/2020 at 4:45 PM, jazzbo said:

You didn't miss anything.

Jazzbo: howdy!

 

during this quarantine, i’ve been catching up on 73-74. Dicks and Daves.

 

the Oklahoma City show from 10-19-73 has an Eyes—Stella that’s as amazing as anything they ever played. I can’t stop listening to it.

And you know I draw-or drew the line at 72.

Of course you should hear this show on cd. Also the new Daves picks fro Florida is great, Pauley Pavillion—when they are on, they are on. 

But dl this sucker.

 

Edited May 12, 2020 by orchiddoctor
Edited to add info.

[jazzbo]

Hello old friend! Hope you are doing well. Been neglecting Ron McKernon lately . . . need to listen to some good OLD Grateful Dead.

I've got that Dick's Picks. . . either here or in storage. . . will look for it.

Edited May 12, 2020 by jazzbo

[orchiddoctor]

Got plenty of time to catch up on the “jazzy years”—1972-4. Still hit and miss, and some sings lack bite. But a lot of these Dark Stars are fun rides. Oddly, most of the Eyes of the world seem lackluster (not Oklahoma!). Row Jimmy shows Jerry’s lack of skill playing slide. But when they rock...

As to me, retired from teaching. Sitting out the pandemic in the countryside away from the brunt of it. 

Had a couple of spinal fusions of late; slowing down. 

 

Reading books, listening to music.

you? Staying out of trouble?

[Brad]

A new vinyl set.

 

[mjzee]

1 hour ago, Brad said:

A new vinyl set.

 

What is it?  It's not on dead.net.

[Brad]

58 minutes ago, mjzee said:

What is it?  It's not on dead.net.

It’s being done through this company. They haven’t announced it yet. I found about it by GD retweeting Vinyl Me’s tweet. 

[mjzee]

Cool video.

[orchiddoctor]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grateful_Dead_Origins

 vinyl from Aug 211968.

 

sounds like this is it.