RIP Bobby. May the four winds blow you safely home.

I'm looking to build a dashboard around all the shows the Dead played, locations, songs, number of times played, first played, etc. And I saw a sure one time that had csv files with a lot of this info but I may be misremembering. Anyway, did anyone know of csv files for the Dead set lists?

The first one is ready on shnflac! Charlies posted google docs links don't seem to be working for everyone.

I know the story about how the band came up with the name and the definition of"grateful dead". But I have a memory of another legend or myth when it was said something like the path to the after world is guarded or guided by the grateful Dead. Did I just dream that up or has anyone else heard that story?

This sub is a bit slow, so I thought I would post about something relevant to today.

I know the Grateful Dead is long gone, no debate there. But there is a pretty big event happening in SF. Money grab, nostalgia hook, good time for young ones who never had a chance.... all sorts of opinions.

I have friends who wouldn't miss it, and friends who would never be part of it.

I wouldn't mind hearing the shows live, its a good time for a couch surf and see how it goes. Anyone want to keep a thread, post pics if you are there? I will drop some links if we have some for streaming. If there are any at all.

For those going, have a grateful day!

[KCs Alley](KC's Alley - Ambler, Philadelphia, PA https://share.google/Qe3HcTr0GvT1dRRES) in Ambler PA!

Is posting upcoming, local performances ok?

Jerry gets it. Bobby still looks confused, lol

May the 8th in your stash be dank and sticky and wishes that you have songs to fill the air…

https://archive.org/details/gd77-05-08.sbd.hicks.4982.sbeok.shnf

I know it's a hard ask, but was wondering if people would be so kind as to drop their favorite (or favorites) in this thread!

I'm basic, Sunshine Daydream is probably my favorite. 8/7/72

https://archive.org/details/gd1974-03-23.sbd.lai.1186.shnf

One of the greats from 74, I listened on and off all day while mowing grass and cooking (not at the same time).

Highlights in my opinion: Casey Jones, Cassidy and that Playin>UJB>Morning Dew>UJB>Playin monster!

This is one of my most prized possessions. A childhood friend custom cut and painted me this Hammerhead skate deck last year to recognize my childhood love for skateboarding as well as the Grateful Dead.

I traded him a brand new deck from the 90s that I had still in the wrapper from a company he loves and 40 bucks. That’s about the same deal we would have made as kids.

I love the music from the Europe 72 tour and he’d did such a great job. I’m listening to the monstrous Other One from 4/11/72 and feeling groovy.

https://archive.org/details/gd1972-04-11.sbd.jackson.smith.94377.sbeok.flac16

So I use the attics app to listen to shows from the archive and at the top it lists the shows from today. I usually play a 70 or 71 in the background while I work and save the 73 for a walk or run.

Today after bong I was doing yard work and thinking intently while listening to 3/21/73 Utica show. After me and Bobby McGee, I noticed the intro to Weather Report and thought huh another Bobby song? Went to grab my phone to look and just as I did. DE DUH DE DUH…Darkstar? And then I looked at the list, sho enuff,

Weather Report Suite Prelude > Dark Star > Eyes of the World > Wharf Rat

https://archive.org/details/gd73-03-21.sbd.cotsman.5072.sbeok.shnf

Last night when I was trying to figure out what to listen to instead of Europe ‘72, I went to www.headyversion.com and looked up Playing in the Band. Number 1 came in as Veneta 72 and I am unduly and intimately familiar with that track. So on to number 2.

Hofheinz Pavilion, never heard of it but straight to Playin I went and by 8 minutes into this Goliath 25 minute long masterpiece I felt like I was witnessing the birth of the universe…(backyard, bong, results may vary, man) There were moments I thought I was listening to live Coltrane, this is all that jazz and more and it needs to be heard and then you need to go vote it up at Heady Version and let the Veneta Loyalists see the light that is Hofheinz!

https://archive.org/details/gd72-11-18.set2-sbd.cotsman.9002.sbeok.shnf

https://archive.org/details/gd72-08-27.sbd.orf.3328.sbeok.shnf

www.headyversion.com

Edit: PS The rest of the show is Fuego too!

Every year, for the past three years, after New Year’s Eve, I take Europe 72 out of my show rotation. It is my favorite tour of all, these days at least and I love listening to the shows on the days they happened. My favorites if I have to choose are Jahrhunderhalle 4/26, both Olympias 5/3 and 5/4 and Rotterdam 5/11. I was born in 72 and I am working towards spending my 60th birthday on a tour of Europe with my wife. Time allotted of course to see the places and listen to some of the shows on the days they happened, as close to the venues as I can.

https://archive.org/details/gd1972-04-26.sbd.vernon.9197.sbeok.shnf

https://archive.org/details/gd72-05-03.sbd.masse.142.sbeok.shnf

https://archive.org/details/gd1972-05-04.sbd.miller.77294.sbeok.flac16

https://archive.org/details/gd72-05-11.sbd.samaritano.9357.sbeok.shnf

Getting close to kick off on 4/7. I hope you join me this year!

I was sitting there after logging off work trying to figure out what to listen to. I skimmed 77, no to polished for today. Looked at 85, since the Dave’s release I been hanging in 85 trying to find some stuff but no thanks. What do I want to listen too?

I want to hear raw but starting to refine, I want force, I want to feel the train when Casey Jones is driving, I want Sittin on Top of the World and Pig pen and I want Not Fade Away and most importantly I want Pig Pen bolting out “NOT FADE AWAY” as Bobby”s echo. I want 1971.

12/10/1971 Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO.

https://archive.org/details/gd71-12-10.sbd.yerys.1311.sbeok.shnf

NOT FADE AWAY!!!

In honor of getting my email for Dave’s Picks 49 getting shipped I decided to check out a 1985 show today. Avoiding the Dave’s Picks show until it gets here. I don’t normally spend much time in the 80s these day but holy cow!

https://archive.org/details/gd85-03-24.sbd-set2.willy.11699.sbeok.shnf

I stumbled randomly into 03/24/85 at Springfield Civic Center. The playing amazing, the quality unreal. This particular recording is just the second set but it’s so good and clear it’s worth it.

Sampson, Cumberland, Women are Smarter, He’s gone > Spoonful all just shred and the rest is really good too. Check it out.

PS Dear Mr Fantasy and NFA are both so tight!

Did some work in the yard this morning and cleaned up just before the rain. Braved the inland desert rain for a trip to the back yard with my bong, now just watching the rain while listening to the bright vibes of the infamous Great American Music Hall show put on by the Grateful Dead on August 13, 1975. It’s like comfort food on a dreary day.

https://archive.org/details/gd75-08-13.fm.vernon.23661.sbeok.shnf