Analogman Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 It's amazing how these tapes still magically appear:Donna Jean Godchaux Talks Unearthing Long Lost Jerry Garcia Band Recording It’s been nearly 40 years since this performance took place. How did you come across these tapes?A few years ago, some Grateful Dead tapes were discovered in I guess what you might call the basement of the Godchauxes’ family houseboat. Nobody knew those tapes were down there. After all these years, those tapes were found, released and called the “Houseboat Tapes.” [Those reels, from the Aug. 7, 1971 show at Golden Hall in San Diego, were released in 2005 as Dick’s Picks 35].But, in this case, I found them about a year ago during a move. I didn’t realize that one of these boxes contained all of these Jerry Garcia Band tapes, and I went, “OK, here we go again…” It’s not like we were hoarding the tapes, waiting for some kind of special date to acknowledge that we had them—they were just randomly found in a box that hadn’t been opened.So it was a nice surprise and we immediately let Mountain Girl know. She was the first one that I called about tapes. It’s great, since so much time has passed, to find something that people have never heard before. It is our good pleasure to have had custody of these tapes, albeit unknowingly, and to see something come of them. I’m very happy about that.Do you have any guess as to how they ended up in that box?I’m sure that the Grateful Dead tapes that were discovered were tapes that Jerry gave to Keith to learn Grateful Dead music. As far as these tapes are concerned, I couldn’t tell you, in a million years, how we ended up with them, but we did. Somehow they ended up in a box in my house, 39 years later, and they’re still usable. It was a nice surprise. Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Here's to the transition from Dark Star to Morning Dew from 24 February 1974....Stickily passionate... And the ensuing Dew is ephemeral...wow... https://archive.org/details/gd1974-02-24.136140.mtx.tobin.flac16 http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/singer-jerry-garcia-of-the-grateful-dead-performs-at-the-winterland-picture-id74641271 Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I always get a little bit giddy when I find out a setlist has Big Railroad Blues on it. Last Friday night I was up late, and an awesome thunderstorm was rolling through, so I decided to take it in from our screened-in porch. I brought out my portable speakers and popped in Dick's Pick #28 (shows from Lincoln NE and Salt Lake City - I really love this collection), watched the lightning show and had a fantastic night. This version of BRRB has Garcia just having so much fun - you can hear the joy. https://archive.org/details/gd73-02-26.sbd.kaplan.1208.sbeok.shnf Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Big RxR is very underrated. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 This should be a cool show. Red Rocks 8/1/16 Our celebration of Jerry Garcia’s 74th birthday on August 1st at the hollowed grounds of Red Rocks Amphitheater is building into a truly special evening. The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes will return for a third performance at the venue with two magical sets backed by the Colorado Symphony. Led by Warren Haynes, the Symphonic Celebration band includes Jeff Sipe (drums), Lincoln Schleifer (bass), Jasmine Muhammad (vocals) and Jacklyn LaBranch (vocals). LaBranch has an especially deep connection to Garcia’s music having served as a backing vocalist in the Jerry Garcia Band from 1983 until Garcia’s passing in 1995. For this one night only, following the completion of the two set program with the Colorado Symphony, the core band will be joined by organist Melvin Seals, a long-time member of the famed Jerry Garcia Band, and a few other surprise guests, for a full hour-plus 3rd set of music featuring extended improvisations centered around classic Jerry Garcia Band material along with some Grateful Dead favorites. Like LaBranch, Seals held a long tenure in the Jerry Garcia Band joining in 1980 and continues to keep the flame alive with Melvin Seals and the JGB. In addition, we are also thrilled to announce that Haynes will be playing Jerry’s beloved “Tiger” guitar at Red Rocks on August 1st. Built specifically for Garcia by luthier Doug Irwin, Tiger debuted with the Grateful Dead on August 4th, 1979 and remained Garcia’s primary guitar for over a decade. Haynes will be the first to perform on the guitar since Garcia last played it during his final performance with the Grateful Dead on July 9th, 1995 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Special thanks to Jim Irsay, Tiger’s steward, who has graciously made the guitar available for this most special occasion. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 I thought he already used that guitar at some other JGS shows? Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 He has been using Jerry's Wolf guitar. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Ah - that's it. Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Tiger, wolf - hard to keep track. Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 My personal favorites of Garcia's named guitars, in order: WolfRosebudTiger Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 My personal favorites of Garcia's named guitars, in order: WolfRosebudTiger Where does the Alligator fit in --- by far my favorite. Then probably when he was playing a SG in 69. Wolf is up there, too. Though I guess the Alligator and SG were not specifically made for Garcia - which I think was what you going for. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Nash Strat - yea, that's the sound. Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've always found the November / December 1972 Playin In The Bands to feature some of the most aggressive, intense, flavored, and all-out "fast" Jerry playing I've heard... For example the 10 December 1972 PITB has some moments where only Billy is even trying to keep up...Dazzling... https://archive.org/details/gd1972-12-10.132778.sbd.droncit.restore5801.flac16 Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Where does the Alligator fit in --- by far my favorite. Then probably when he was playing a SG in 69. Wolf is up there, too. Though I guess the Alligator and SG were not specifically made for Garcia - which I think was what you going for. Was the alligator a blonde Strat with an alligator sticker? Same guitar with the Harley sticker? The one guitar I never liked, from a visual point of view, was the white Travis Bean. Never appealed to my eye as a "Jerry" kind of guitar. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Was the alligator a blonde Strat with an alligator sticker? Same guitar with the Harley sticker? The one guitar I never liked, from a visual point of view, was the white Travis Bean. Never appealed to my eye as a "Jerry" kind of guitar. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yes about the Strat. Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I always get a little bit giddy when I find out a setlist has Big Railroad Blues on it. Last Friday night I was up late, and an awesome thunderstorm was rolling through, so I decided to take it in from our screened-in porch. I brought out my portable speakers and popped in Dick's Pick #28 (shows from Lincoln NE and Salt Lake City - I really love this collection), watched the lightning show and had a fantastic night. This version of BRRB has Garcia just having so much fun - you can hear the joy. https://archive.org/details/gd73-02-26.sbd.kaplan.1208.sbeok.shnfIt's always been my contention that (especially in the second half of their career, especially) whenever Big RxR showed up in a show it usually indicated a really hot show. There was something very appealing about that song to Garcia. I know there is for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 There is a bunch of GD and JGB shows up at bt.etree today that seem to be un-circulated and/or new Betty Board tapes. That's the first I have heard that there are new ones out there. Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 There is a bunch of GD and JGB shows up at bt.etree today that seem to be un-circulated and/or new Betty Board tapes. That's the first I have heard that there are new ones out there. My FB feed literally blew up with that stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 I may grab some of them. I rather like that song Clementine. I just now dialed up the 2/2/1968 version of that song. After the video was over YouTube kicks to 12-14-1971 and a Pigpen rap. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Got the latest Dave's Picks in the mail yesterday. Will give it a good listen this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 New material/album/mini-tour for Bobby:http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bob-weir-details-new-solo-album-blue-mountain-tour-w432679 Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Never before heard song Wandering Man by Lesh (?) from unearthed 1966 tapes. Kinda cool. https://www.dropbox.com/s/gzsidpo3ox0n8iy/02%20Wandering%20Man%20(_)%20demo.mp3?dl=0 Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Never before heard song Wandering Man by Lesh (?) from unearthed 1966 tapes. Kinda cool. https://www.dropbox.com/s/gzsidpo3ox0n8iy/02%20Wandering%20Man%20(_)%20demo.mp3?dl=0Definitely Phil. Cool, eerie tune. I like the background harmonies, too.... Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 I take it that is from one of the recent new uploads at bt.etee.org. Any other band would probably do a cease and desist on whoever is uploading that stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 It is from the recent bt stuff. Phil singing for sure, just not sure if who wrote it. Only a matter of time before it starts turning up in Phil's setlists I bet. Link to post Share on other sites
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