John L Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Mathew-is this a case of the buss came by and I got off? Yeah, I'm afraid it is. I always fade in-and-out over the Dead. Sometimes I can't get enough of them, others, it's like: "Do I really need to hear Playing in the Band or Not Fade Away another time?" They should have played "Not Fade In and Out" instead. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Posted January 26, 2007 Okay. . . I have listened to the whole thing at last. I like the bonus disc best! It's an okay show. . .but only that. . .some really tepid performances. Quote
mr jazz Posted January 26, 2007 Report Posted January 26, 2007 based on streaming disc 2, I agree. 76 overall is a mixed bag for me. Quote
Tony Pusey Posted January 26, 2007 Report Posted January 26, 2007 Saw the Cow Palace set in Malmö today, was going to audition it but decided against it and bought some Flamenco music instead....Judging by your reviews seems like I did O.K.... Quote
orchiddoctor Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 Apropos of nothing, cool link: http://dozin.com/jers/guitar/history.htm# Quote
Quincy Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 Apropos of nothing, cool link: http://dozin.com/jers/guitar/history.htm# Nice! I especially love the shots of Jerry before the Irwin models. Perhaps if the Super Bowl pregame fluff runs long enough they'll show the Colts owner Irasy with Tiger. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 31, 2007 Author Report Posted January 31, 2007 I've been enjoying that site for a year or more. You know, I think those Irwins are absolute works of art. BUT. . .my favorite "sound" of the Dead guitars are in the Les Paul/SG years. Quote
kenny weir Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 (edited) I though I was over the GD, but I bought Dick's Pick 3 yesterday and love the hell out of it. Kinda kooky buying it in Melbourne, bricks and mortar, when it's only a download on the GD site. What I like about this double disc: *No Playing In The Band *No Sugar Mongolia *No China Cat Etc *Great sound *Live Help/Franklin's Tower *Liekwise Prophet/Eyes/Rat/Terrapin/Dew *Singing as in-tune as any GD stuff I have heard. Edited February 2, 2007 by kenny weir Quote
jazzbo Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Posted February 2, 2007 Hey, that's weird,3 and 8 are awol from the gdstore. . . . Odd! Quote
brownie Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 From AP today: JERRY GARCIA'S WIDOW SUES OVER ESTATE The widow of the Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia is suing to gain access to unpublished tapes of her late husband's musical performances. Deborah Koons Garcia filed a civil suit Jan. 31 in Marin County Superior Court against a limited liability corporation, comprised of the rocker's beneficiaries including Koons Garcia, that oversees business involving his estate. According to the lawsuit, Koons Garcia wants to professionally restore the so-called "Garcia Tapes," but others in the limited liability corporation have stalled the process. The suit asks a judge to clarify the terms of the agreement that led to the formation of the business entity. Koons Garcia claims the corporation had been scheduled to dissolve by Dec. 31, 2005, but continues to exist. The lawsuit is just the latest in a prolonged legal battle among Jerry Garcia's beneficiaries. Some have filed their own lawsuit against Koons Garcia in an effort to maintain the corporation. The rocker's daughter, Keelin Noel Garcia, 19, also has sued Koons Garcia for allegedly shoddy financial oversight of the estate. Attorney Lawrence Rockwell, who represents several of the defendants in the Jan. 31 lawsuit, could not be reached for comment. A hearing is scheduled for April 13. Quote
7/4 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 From AP today: JERRY GARCIA'S WIDOW SUES OVER ESTATE The widow of the Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia is suing to gain access to unpublished tapes of her late husband's musical performances. Deborah Koons Garcia filed a civil suit Jan. 31 in Marin County Superior Court against a limited liability corporation, comprised of the rocker's beneficiaries including Koons Garcia, that oversees business involving his estate. According to the lawsuit, Koons Garcia wants to professionally restore the so-called "Garcia Tapes," but others in the limited liability corporation have stalled the process. The suit asks a judge to clarify the terms of the agreement that led to the formation of the business entity. Koons Garcia claims the corporation had been scheduled to dissolve by Dec. 31, 2005, but continues to exist. The lawsuit is just the latest in a prolonged legal battle among Jerry Garcia's beneficiaries. Some have filed their own lawsuit against Koons Garcia in an effort to maintain the corporation. The rocker's daughter, Keelin Noel Garcia, 19, also has sued Koons Garcia for allegedly shoddy financial oversight of the estate. Attorney Lawrence Rockwell, who represents several of the defendants in the Jan. 31 lawsuit, could not be reached for comment. A hearing is scheduled for April 13. I knew Brownie was a dead head. Knew it all along... Quote
orchiddoctor Posted February 18, 2007 Report Posted February 18, 2007 If you haven't found this yet: http://www.dead.net/view/tapers This week February 12 - February 18, 2007 Submitted Feb 12, 2007 There’s plenty to play from this week in the Grateful Dead’s recorded history, and in addition to loads of great material from the week of February 12-18, we also have a great jam from a week later, but with next week so packed with interesting music, we thought we’d play something a little early. It’s hard to think of this week without thinking of the 2/13 & 14/70 shows at the Fillmore East. Justifiably famous and enshrined on Dick’s Picks Vol. 4, we’d like to start this week out by playing a couple of songs from that magnificent album, specifically Dancing In The Streets (MP3 13.03MB) and Caution (MP3 19.80MB) (both of which are from 2/14/70). The entire album is worth hearing again from start to finish, but these two songs are just to get you in the mood. As we heard with the excellent Not Fade Away, Cold and Snow and High Time last week, the 3-night run of shows had lots of other great music played. From 2/13/70, this Good Lovin’ (MP3 13.18MB) features a nice little jam typical of the era. Short on Pigpen rap, big on power. Also from 2/13/70, this jam of St. Stephen>Not Fade Away (MP3 22.11MB) presents another excellent 1970 Not Fade Away, with the entire band jamming toward the end of the set in anticipation of what would famously follow later on the night of 2/13/70. From 2/14/70, the second set has been preserved forever on Dick’s Picks Vol. 4, but the first set also featured some monumental music. This Dark Star (MP3 34.46MB) hits some great places, and although it doesn’t delve into the deep spaces, nor the melodic peaks, of the 2/13/70 version, it is most certainly an excellent rendition. Note how Bobby tries to veer the jam into the Feelin’ Groovy melody, to be rebutted by Jerry. Later, Phil tries the same move, but Jerry again puts his foot down. However, just before the second verse, Jerry relents, and the entire bands swings into a very powerful, but brief, Feelin’ Groovy jam. Unfortunately, the master reels are marred by a nasty reel cut between St. Stephen and The Eleven, rendering them unplayable here, but this 2/14/70 version of Lovelight (MP3 32.83MB) is presented with pleasure. And for another little taste of Pigpen, there was some excellent music played during the six nights at the Capitol Theatre in Portchester in 1971, and this fine It Hurts Me Too (MP3 7.28MB) exemplifies that. As you can see, this week’s Tapers Section is largely devoted to the 2/13 & 14/70 shows, and in addition to the great music on Dick’s Picks Vol. 4, there were hours and hours of additional music played that’s worth seeking out. However, we ought not forget that 2/14/68 saw one of the finer primal shows, at the Carousel. From that wonderful night, we thought you’d like to hear this terrific That’s It For The Other One>New Potato Caboose>Born Cross-Eyed (MP3 27.75MB). Also this week, we have something very special from a week later in 1968, but which comes with a caveat. One of the most frequent questions we’ve received over the years is what about 2/22/68 Lake Tahoe. As we all know, Dick’s Picks Vol. 22 is from 2/23 & 24/68. Unfortunately, the tapes for the 2/22/68 show were incomplete, and more importantly, they had severe mix problems that rendered the bulk of that show unlistenable. But, because the music at the end of the show is so good, we are going to play it here for you, although please be warned: there are no vocals on the tapes, and there are a few other mix issues. However, as you’ll hear, those issues are rather minor when put up against the high quality of this music. So, for the first time, here is the heart of that show, Dark Star>China Cat Sunflower>The Eleven>Caution (MP3 46.05MB) from 2/22/68 at Kings Beach Bowl. Don’t say we didn’t warn you, but this music is so good, we thought you’d be able to overlook some sound problems. Finally this week, we jump forward a few months to July, 1988. We’ve received a few requests for later 1980s GD, but with so few tapes in the vault from January and February in the mid-to-late 1980s, we haven’t been able to play too much to start the year. Although we’ll have plenty to talk about and play as the year goes on, here is an excellent Stuck Inside of Mobile (with the Memphis Blues Again) (MP3 11.38MB) from 7/2/88 in Oxford, Maine, recorded from the Beta PCM soundboard master, not the common matrix tape that many have heard. Also from the 1980s, in case you missed it on the reissue/HDCD remaster of In The Dark, here is the set-closing Throwing Stones (MP3 13.19MB) from 7/4/87 at Foxboro, mixed from the master 24 track tapes. Enjoy. Check back next week for some music from 1970, 1973, 1974 and a few other cool things. As always, we welcome your input, so feel free to write with any questions, comments, suggestions or just to shoot the breeze. David Lemieux vault [at] dead.net Note that there is a fair amount of early material being posted. Quote
mjzee Posted February 19, 2007 Report Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks for posting that. Is there an easy way to save the files, or can they only be heard while streaming? Quote
John L Posted February 19, 2007 Report Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks for posting that. Is there an easy way to save the files, or can they only be heard while streaming? The ones that I have looked at are just plain MP3s that can be saved with a right click. Quote
mjzee Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 I did it! Slurped up about 90 tracks; lotsa fun. Good site too, if anyone else hasn't yet checked it out. Quote
Roundsound Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Likewise, I was surprised how easy it was. I clicked & it got saved on the computer and it started playing. However, they were only individual cuts Quote
jazzbo Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Posted February 21, 2007 Y'all do know about all the zipped shows on MP3 at the speedingarrow right? Go to the first forum on this page for details on registering: http://www.speedingarrow.net/forum/index.php Quote
Spontooneous Posted March 13, 2007 Report Posted March 13, 2007 Looks like I'm gonna be having lunch with one of the guys from Jerry's Reconstruction band in a couple of weeks. Anybody have questions they want me to pass on? Quote
orchiddoctor Posted March 18, 2007 Report Posted March 18, 2007 Yeah--what do they think of Deborah Koontz? Quote
Chalupa Posted April 25, 2007 Report Posted April 25, 2007 http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs..../704190342/1025 Article published Apr 19, 2007 The Scoop: Ithaca Mayor Declares May 8 Grateful Dead Day Ithaca — In honor of the 30th anniversary of one of the Grateful Dead's most legendary performances that took place on May 8, 1977 at Cornell University's Barton Hall, Ithaca Mayor Carolyn Peterson will declare May 8, Grateful Dead Day in Ithaca. The headlining event of this anniversary celebration is Dark Star Orchestra's recreation of the Legendary May 8, 1977 Grateful Dead concert. Tickets for Dark Star Orchestra are on sale now. They are $24.50 in advance or $26.50 at the door. Go online at www.stateofithaca.com, by phone at 273-4497, or in person at The Ticket Center at Clinton House located at 116 North Cayuga St. in downtown Ithaca or at the Theatre on the day of the show to purchase a ticket. The Mayors Proclamation is as follows: Proclamation from the Mayor of the City of Ithaca Whereas, the Grateful Dead have been recognized by many highly credible organizations, individuals and entities including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as significantly important and integral to the musical and social fabric of our contemporary culture, and Whereas, on May 8th, 1977 the Grateful Dead performed in Barton Hall on the campus of Cornell University in the city of Ithaca New York, a concert that is widely acknowledged and regarded as a defining and transcendent occasion and example of the art of contemporary musical improvisation, collaboration, musicianship, and performance, and Whereas, many tens of thousands of individuals who were not in attendance that night in Barton Hall, have become knowledgeable & familiar with the extraordinary nature of the performance on May 8th 1977 through the trading and sharing of recordings of the show, and Whereas, the cultural identity and perceptions of Ithaca as a community, have been informed and bolstered by the widespread acknowledgement of the magic of May 8th, 1977, and Whereas, it has been said many times by many people that, “there is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert”, Now therefore, be it resolved that as Mayor of the City of Ithaca, and in heartfelt recognition of the thirtieth anniversary of the May 8th 1977 concert performance, I declare May 8th 2007 as Grateful Dead Day in the City of Ithaca. Quote
John L Posted April 25, 2007 Report Posted April 25, 2007 It is amazing that they still refuse to release the 5/8/77 concert commerically. The soundboard is excellent. There is absolutely no reason not to do it. Of course, it shouldn't be called a "Dick's Pick," given the fact that Dick considered the concert too overrated for release (but at the same time proposed that the version of Morning Dew is the greatest of all time). Quote
AmirBagachelles Posted April 25, 2007 Report Posted April 25, 2007 The upstate NY shows in May of '77 altered the course of many lives. They really were quite a string of over-the-top performances, and Barton Hall rips. Under-rated 1st set, check that out too. Quote
Chalupa Posted April 25, 2007 Report Posted April 25, 2007 (edited) It is amazing that they still refuse to release the 5/8/77 concert commerically. The soundboard is excellent. There is absolutely no reason not to do it. Of course, it shouldn't be called a "Dick's Pick," given the fact that Dick considered the concert too overrated for release (but at the same time proposed that the version of Morning Dew is the greatest of all time). There's a good reason why 5/8/77 has never been released as a DP. It's not in the Vault. 5/8/77 is part of a cache of tapes know as the " Betty Boards". "Betty" is Betty Cantor-Jackson who was a member of the Dead's sound crew. She made some wonderful recordings. Anyway, the story that I heard was that she had a bad coke addiction going on and was fired by the band in the mid 80's. Apparently she was in posession of a number of shows that she had recorded. This was back in day before Dick decided organize the Dead's vast concert tapes to create "The Vault". Anyway, she was evicted from her apartment and she put her stuff/tapes into storage. When she stopped paying for storage her belongings were sold at auction. http://www.nii.net/~obie1/deadcd/betty_board_info.htm Also, IIRC... there are two nasty cuts that need to be patched. Edited April 25, 2007 by J.H. Deeley Quote
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