jw harding Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 anyone else who wants to read it just send me an email address and I'll send it outIt is a very cool article, rare to see such an in depth and behind the scenes look at the band and their fans. It was also included as the liner notes to Dick's Picks 31, but cool to see what the hard copy looked like, and I'm sure nice to have it as a keepsake of the experience. Link to the article here:http://www.gdreferencesite.com/dp31.html Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Pretty heavy Franklin's Tower vibe in the this Hiss Golden Messenger tune Lucia. Mellow 76 groove: https://t.co/4baZQdfiwU And one that gets a bit of a Dead jam going at the end: https://t.co/xcNAywg7If Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It is a very cool article, rare to see such an in depth and behind the scenes look at the band and their fans. It was also included as the liner notes to Dick's Picks 31, but cool to see what the hard copy looked like, and I'm sure nice to have it as a keepsake of the experience. Link to the article here:http://www.gdreferencesite.com/dp31.htmlI had no idea this same article is in the liner notes of DP 31. I've been holding onto this newspaper since 1974, its made every move with me. I never bought this DP release because they cut up the show and didn't release it in its entirety, so with such an excellent soundboard in circulation never felt the need to get it. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Speaking of older stuff - looking through a place were I keep old letters (letters, ha!) I came across the "This Darkness Got to Give" letter that the Dead were distributing throughout the Soldier Field lot in 95 -- must of put it in my pocket - at least is was all folded up. (at least I think got it in the lot - it may have been mailed out to people on the mailing list) https://www.flickr.com/photos/17573696@N00/16293252841 Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Been listening to the May 7, '72 Bickershaw Fest show today, and I spent some time looking up any articles about the fest. Both Elvis Costello and Joe Strummer were in the crowd, and apparently Elvis was very inspired by the Dead. Captain Beefheart also played the festival, and I found this hilarious diary of one LSD-addled attendee: http://www.beefheart.com/through-the-loophole-by-charles-gee/ Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Captain Beefheart also played the festival, and I found this hilarious diary of one LSD-addled attendee: http://www.beefheart.com/through-the-loophole-by-charles-gee/That has to be the coolest thing I have ever read about Beefheart. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 That's very cool. I've heard similar stories about Jerry in the early days babysitting tripping fans. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/799-invisible-hits-decades-of-the-dead-ii-outer-limits-in-74/ Interesting Pitchfork piece on the Dead's more avant-garde side in '74. Name checked: Ornette Coleman, Sonic Youth (Lee Ranaldo), Agharta-era Miles... Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 a 30 minute Seastones? Yikes. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 a 30 minute Seastones? Yikes.Coming to a Gitmo near you! Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Coming to a Gitmo near you! Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I thought the below was pretty good - Mayer with Phil and others, including Stu Allen - Guitar & Vocals and Scott Metzger - Guitar & Vocals. Mayer had some good licks - the Row Jimmy was a stand out. 5/8/77 at Terrapin Crossroads (6.12.15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSHw2F10GvY Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 For those of you in Chicago over the 4th, who don't have a ticket to the Soldier Field shows, Terrapin Flyer is playing at Martyrs. http://www.martyrslive.com/calendar#2015-07 Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 For those of you in Chicago over the 4th, who don't have a ticket to the Soldier Field shows, Terrapin Flyer is playing at Martyrs. http://www.martyrslive.com/calendar#2015-07 That's kinda of cool -- looks like Martyrs will showing the Dead shows via webcast, too - sounds like it might be a fun night. It's amazing all the events happening around these shows around all of Chicago --- even the Field Museum is getting in the action. http://www.fieldmuseum.org/at-the-field/programs/everything-dead-field-museum Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 For those of you in Chicago over the 4th, who don't have a ticket to the Soldier Field shows, Terrapin Flyer is playing at Martyrs. http://www.martyrslive.com/calendar#2015-07 This is great! Thanks for the link. Not sure why Mayer is there. Does not fit and not necessary playing his cliche solos. I so wish Stu was playing the Fare Thee Well shows. Let Bruce sing all of Jerry's songs and drop Jeff, while we're at it. Lesh is more, IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites
Muzzle of Dan Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I thought the below was pretty good - Mayer with Phil and others, including Stu Allen - Guitar & Vocals and Scott Metzger - Guitar & Vocals. Mayer had some good licks - the Row Jimmy was a stand out. 5/8/77 at Terrapin Crossroads (6.12.15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSHw2F10GvY Watched a bit of this the other night. I thought it was some damn fine playing. Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Don't know if this is already been posted here... http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/04/grateful-dead-planning-full-fledged-reunion-tour-with-john-mayer/ Grateful Dead members planning full-scale tour with John Mayer Surviving members will reportedly hit the road in October Many fans of the Grateful Dead were unable to acquire tickets to the band’s reunion shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field this July, prompting the announcement of two additional dates in their hometown of Santa Clara, California. Despite the heavy demand, the band announced it “would not be adding any more Fare Thee Well performances. The three Chicago shows will still be our final stand. We decided to add these two Santa Clara shows to enable more of our fans to celebrate with us one more time. But this is it.” However, those plans may have again changed: According to Billboard, members of the Grateful Dead are plotting a full-scale tour to take place in the fall. And while the summer shows will feature Phish frontman Trey Anastasio filling the void of Jerry Garcia, plans for the full tour include John Mayer as Grateful Dead’s replacement singer. Mayer is reportedly already rehearsing with members of the Dead for the tour, which would kick off in October. A representative for the band called the report “premature,” though Billboard cites multiple insiders who have knowledge of the band’s plans. The promoter behind the band’s Fare Thee Well performances, Peter Shapiro, says any future tour wouldn’t be billed under the Grateful Dead banner. He tells Billboard, “What you won’t see is the four surviving members together saying goodbye in this kind of way. This is it. Chicago is the end, and Santa Clara is leading into the end. But like a great Dead tune, it will evolve and they will wander around on their own.” Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir appeared on CBS’ Late Late Show when Mayer served as guest host back in February. Below, watch the pair perform “Althea”. Grateful Dead 2015 Tour Dates: 06/27 – Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium 06/28 – Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium 07/03 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field 07/04 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field 07/05 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Giving a spin to disc 5 of the Winterland '73 box, specifically the Playin > UJB > Dew > UJB > Playin segment. Has to be among the best of the Grateful Dead to my ears. Can't get enough 73 Dead. The audio for this box is crazy good. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
parisisstale Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Haven't been posting much but still always a lurker, especially this thread & anywhere KevinG & Hixter are battling.... Anyways, for any interested NYC area fans the place I tend bar in the Lower East Side will be showing all five Dead shows. 110" HD Projector - Surround SoundNo CoverDrink specials all night Subject 188 Suffolk St646-422-7898 https://www.facebook.com/events/1719370864957045/ We've been doing Phish webcasts for the last two years & the response has been great. Cheers all...to those attending have a blast!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 RE: John Mayer tour-I'd be surprised if Phil or Billy were involved in this. Will this be Ratdog with Mayer? If Phil does tour then why did Furthur break up? That would kind of piss me off. I will say that I'd take Mayer over Trey any day. Not a fan of his stage presence, but at least he solos. Curious how things will go next weekend. Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 11 - 11 - 1973 Dark Star may be the finest... Giving a spin to disc 5 of the Winterland '73 box, specifically the Playin > UJB > Dew > UJB > Playin segment. Has to be among the best of the Grateful Dead to my ears. Can't get enough 73 Dead. The audio for this box is crazy good.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 RE: John Mayer tour-I'd be surprised if Phil or Billy were involved in this. Will this be Ratdog with Mayer? If Phil does tour then why did Furthur break up? That would kind of piss me off. I will say that I'd take Mayer over Trey any day. Not a fan of his stage presence, but at least he solos. Curious how things will go next weekend.Mayer at this point would likely deliver more note for note perfect solos, but to my ears kind of generic and empty. With Trey, greater risk and reward. He can hang with them if they take it out there. Mayer can't. I'm not sure these shows are meant to take it out there though, seems it's more about celebrating the great songs. Hoping for a few moments of dancing on the edge of magic at least. My opinion, like much in the Grateful Dead world, everyone has a different perspective and preferences. Link to post Share on other sites
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