Analogman Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 Yea - back on topic. I re-watched that so-called lost black and white 1970 film from Europe the other day. I love watching how Jerry answers those questions at that party or whatever it was. I wonder who that girl with the dark eye shadow is that was often seen taking photographs. I think next to the Alligator Strat period my favorite Jerry sound is when he was playing that SG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I was listening to the latest season of the Deadcast and they were talking with some of the people from the Stanford AI lab. After a minute I realized one of them is the dude who lives across the street from me. He's away for a bit but I can't wait to see him when he gets back. I had no idea about his involvement in early online Dead stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 I recall reading about that stuff somewhere - maybe in The Tapers books or a blog? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 A tape of the late show of Garcia & Saunders (11/5/74) in NY where legend has that John Lennon attended has surfaced in the usual sites. You can hear John's voice commenting on the show! Jerry Garcia's middle finger explains the thing https://jgmf.blogspot.com/2023/01/between-bottom-lines-lennon-and-garcia.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 That's a story I have never heard before. I bet they could have jammed on some Chuck Berry songs together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Happy anniversary to one of my favorite shows (and favorite Dark Star): 2/13/70 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 I listen to 2/13/70 this morning -- it's definitely a great one. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryankopf Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 My favorite Grateful Dead songs are "Ripple," "Terrapin Station," and "Scarlet Begonias." I love the way these songs showcase the band's intricate musical arrangements and poetic lyrics. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 The question above got me thinking about favorite songs. Over the past few years, while working from home, I've been listening to more Dead than I have in a long time. And almost all of the songs I go back to are Jerry songs: Bird Song, Dark Star, Scarlet>Fire, Morning Dew, Eyes of the World, Brokedown Palace, Ripple, Terrapin, Althea, Franklin's Tower, Friend of the Devil, China>Rider. I don't mean to crap on Weir - I really like his guitar playing - but in thinking about my favorite Dead songs, almost none are his. There are some I like: the Other One, Cassidy, Estimated. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/24/2023 at 4:53 PM, Oil Can Boyd said: I don't mean to crap on Weir - I really like his guitar playing - but in thinking about my favorite Dead songs, almost none are his. There are some I like: the Other One, Cassidy, Estimated. ------------------------------ You don't like Jack Straw? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Sure. I didn't mean to suggest that those were the only three songs by Weir that I like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 18, 2024 Share Posted March 18, 2024 Wow - this thread as been Dead (ha!) for almost a year. And now I opening it back up with a Dead & Co bit (e-gads) ----- decided to head to Vegas to catch some shows (June 13, 14, and 15th). When it was announced I was on the fence (not a big fan of Vegas at all, spent one day/night there in the late 90's and then drove out to the Grand Canyon for the 2 remaining nights of the trip) --- but decided to do something different this year. That being said I am looking forward to seeing what this Sphere thing entails and such. I am glad Phish is testing the waters first -- I have seen plenty of people at shows on flat ground struggling to keep their bearings straight. I am somewhat fearful for some at the Sphere. Was able to book a resort type place which is about a 5 minute walk to the venue --- so logistically wise it is setting up to be a great weekend. I am not a gambler, so hanging at the pool will probably my main activity. I do see that they have an 'art's district' now and a tram -- so that will be cool to check out too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 I don't care for the music of Dead and Co. But I imagine the video/lights in the sphere will be wild. Hoping they go with more classic imagery and psychedelia rather than the neo-hippie corporate cosplay they've turned the Dead's legacy into. Like, 360 degree Joshua Light Show, rather than dancing bears walking across the screen. I'm going to 1 phish show. Mixed feelings about how it will be musically, dreading a lot of newer material. But the spectacle should be something, they do like to go big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 Enjoy the Phish show. A giant Joshua Light show would be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 Thanks, U2! Hope Bob can summon some magic for these shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted May 23, 2024 Share Posted May 23, 2024 China Rider Philadelphia 8/5/74 Great China Cat Rider or greatest China Cat Rider? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 27, 2024 Share Posted May 27, 2024 On 5/23/2024 at 10:24 AM, Oil Can Boyd said: China Rider Philadelphia 8/5/74 Great China Cat Rider or greatest China Cat Rider? I just gave it a re-listen. Certainly a great version. I can never say any one version of a GD song is the best without listening to all of them lined up (except maybe the 2/13/70 Dark Star), but this one is certainly in the mix. This was the night before my first GD show at Roosevelt Stadium, a barn burner of a show for sure. I've always wanted a full release of 8/6/74, instead of the combo Dick's Picks with 8//5/74. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 17, 2024 Share Posted June 17, 2024 Saw three shows at the Sphere last week -- definitely worth the trip. A different type of crowd. The visuals were great - though they did repeat many over the three days. Musically - Weir vocals were great through out -- his guitar playing got better as the shows went on. The rest of the band sounded great through out the weekend. The sound is definitely great -- not as loud - especially during a solo - as I was hoping, though. Don't think I will venture back any time soon. Still not a fan of Vegas -- the 110 degree temperatures did not help. One highlight was Weir sang Dylan's 'I'll Remember You' --- a 1st time played number -- it was my favorite part of the shows. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 26, 2024 Share Posted June 26, 2024 I'd go with 6/26/74 as best China>Rider ever. Really my favorite performance from their entire career. The only time they did an extended intro jam, and everything is just psychedelic perfection, particularly the feeling groovy transition jam, with Bob laying down some of his finest guitar work. Great show, Dicks Picks 12. Eyes encore. https://archive.org/details/gd1974-06-26.140081.sbd.miller.patched.flac1644 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted October 25, 2024 Share Posted October 25, 2024 Phil RIP! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 26, 2024 Share Posted October 26, 2024 Yeah --- my dad died this past Tuesday and Phil yesterday --- it's been a rough week. Fallout from Phi Zone this morning while watching Premier League matches. Think I may watch some of the 2015 Fare Thee Well shows later on. Glad was able to catch those shows. Musically they were not the best -- but it was great seeing them all up on the stage together again. The last time I saw Phil was at the Sacred Rose debacle with Tweedy and Cline being part of the band. Seeing two Weir shows next month in Chicago - w/ the Chicago Philharmonic to boot --- Weir mentioned how Phil got the band into classical music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted October 26, 2024 Share Posted October 26, 2024 2 hours ago, calvino said: Yeah --- my dad died this past Tuesday and Phil yesterday --- it's been a rough week. Fallout from Phi Zone this morning while watching Premier League matches. Think I may watch some of the 2015 Fare Thee Well shows later on. Glad was able to catch those shows. Musically they were not the best -- but it was great seeing them all up on the stage together again. The last time I saw Phil was at the Sacred Rose debacle with Tweedy and Cline being part of the band. Seeing two Weir shows next month in Chicago - w/ the Chicago Philharmonic to boot --- Weir mentioned how Phil got the band into classical music. I'm sorry for your loss. It does indeed sound like a rough week. I didn't make it to see Philco at Sacred Rose. Curious what made it a debacle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 26, 2024 Share Posted October 26, 2024 30 minutes ago, nalafej said: I'm sorry for your loss. It does indeed sound like a rough week. I didn't make it to see Philco at Sacred Rose. Curious what made it a debacle? Thanks----- Phil set was pretty great. The festival itself was mess - sound bleeding, credit card issues. Storms passing through and canceling many acts (though they can't be blamed for that). Just disorganized. Which is why it was a one and done fest. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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