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I finally did get the 2 CD Set of the Basement Tapes from the my library and listened to it --- it is definitely good and I probably will get the complete set at some point. As per usual with his Bootleg Series , the liner notes that come with the 2 CD are great. It was nice to hear a trombone on one of the tunes...

Yeah it's a good one - that "Soon" reminded me of the last time I saw Dylan (this past Oct or Nov in Chicago) where he ended his show with "Stay with Me" (the standard) - That night, I have not seen a more emotional performance by him in long, long time, than during his take on "Stay With Me" - it was really something.

Another 72 show for Dave's Pick 14 (Definitely agree another era would be kinda of nice). Listening to a somewhat new circulated audience tape this morning -- somewhat decent tape and great playing, first time listening to it. Archive lists only Billy on drums, but I though Mickey was around until 2/71. https://archive.org/details/gd1971-01-21.131516.aud.miller.flac24

Could it be the below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdJ8Z2A7Jlc

Steve talks about it in the 1st 10 minutes or so - then he want onto sports.

The 2.12.06 is up on the Archive - don't think I ever listened to it. https://archive.org/details/pf2006-02-12_dsbd

I have no problem with Trey, either.

Gorman talks about the break up. (it was a nice listen) http://m.foxsportsradio.com/media/podcast-show-hours-steve_gorman_hours/0115-steve-gorman-sports-hr-2-25740578/

Read that they will have 3 day packages, too --- I don't see a price for the packages, though.

The radio announcement stated that it will be their only and last performances.

There you go -- should be interesting to see how ticket sales go.

The announcement definitely will be Dead related - Brehmer just let it out of the bag.

WXRT (Chicago) is going to broadcast a major concert announcement at 9:05am, this morning - Lin Brehmer said it's going to be "big, big, big, people are going to have change their summer plans if they already planned something....." - perhaps it's the Dead announcement (or some other 'geezer' act is playing Wrigley Field). A Phish/Dead double bill would be kinda fun, I guess.

I guess we will see how long it will last - but I definitely agree with Rich: http://www.jambase.com/Articles/123765/Rich-Robinson-Announces-The-Black-Crowes-Have-Broken-Up

LED digital clock radio with analog AM/FM radio tuned to WXRT-Chicago - it's got to be 15 years old or so.

Yeah - it's got to be a day long event with multiple acts to even come close.

Speaking of books, I did read Greenfield's Dark Star last month --- it was depressing as all hell --- I almost stopped reading it, because from the 80's on, it was a pretty much a disaster (health-wise) for Garcia. The whole book is way too "tabloidy".

The rumor of having something at Soldier Field in Chicago is interesting -- I wouldn't travel to see any type of reunion, nor would I bother to see them at a shed or at a piss poor arena, but I may catch a show at Soldier Field (mostly because it right on my train line and about a 1/2 hour travel). A nice little day long festival might be fun.

Haven't gotten around to listen to the shows yet - but I thought "idiot girl" was amusing - thanks for taping and uploading.

For the first time - I just watched Mad Dogs n Englishmen on DVD ----I think it should have been billed Leon Russell and... Great doc ---- seeing all the Keys footage was great --- didn't seem Cocker wanted to be involved in this project,though - I'm sure the record company had lot's to say. Leon is even singing lead during the end credits - I think. Plus there should have been a better lead guitarist on stage ---- other than Leon.

If hard pressed -- I'd pick 1971 being my favorite Gratful Dead year.

I do too. Glad I finally saw them last year at Lollapalooza --- I don't think I have been around a more happy group of fans (at least in my area in the field) at a concert before - it was just a lot of damn fun - even during the morose tunes - just smiles all around.

One of these years I'll catch one of these --- though I have been saying that since about 1997.

Passed away today. Been re-watching Wonder Years via Netflix --- still bugs me that they had to put a fake version of Cocker's version of With a Little Help From my Friends. Still play that record quite bit - nice set of credits throughout that record. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761

so far, just: Feb 21: Nels Cline & Glenn Kotche w/ Fred Lonberg-Holm & Mike Reed Constellation Chicago, IL