Speaking of GD related.

[BeanoNYC]

Looks like that 3/1/69 show has been released. Anyone know which album?

 

[ChileMass]

..... what's everyone's choice GD show to groove to?

Too many to choose from but I guess I'm a fan of the Europe '72 shows the most. Paris 5/3/72 is possibly my favorite of all time. The jazzy 3-part Other One jam in the second set is IMHO the best version of all time. I can listen to that all day, any day. The Lyceum 5/26/72 is fabulous as well.

Other faves - Bingo, NY 11/6/77. The night after DP 34. Sike-a-delick, man.

2/11/69 - the Fillmore East official release. The Mountains > Dark Star transition is soooooo sweet, and Caution is just on fire.

Any version of Hard to Handle from '71-'72.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Any version of Hard to Handle from '71-'72.

LMAO you know how many times I have to correct people when the say that The Black Crows wrote that song? I'm like .... um no, Otis Redding wrote it and the Dead perfected it. Then I usually go into a rant about how Pig Pen is one of the first and best "rappers" of all time. I usually get the eye roll with that, but I love a good hard to handle, with Pig Pen right on with the Lyrics..... Phil and Jerry weaving a great lead/bassline.....man o man ..... I'm going to listen to an early show right now!

 

[jstarks188]

howdy all,
haven't been here for a while... 3-1-69 is part of the fillmore west boxed set....my fav sets of late are the 9-3-80 and 9-4-80 downloads i was sixth row center at springfield and gee i don't remember were i was for providence.....floor somewhere.......

 

[dmc]

I caught Dark Star Orchestra last night at Revolution Hall...


I have to admit - I was skeptical...

But wow.... They were great... They nailed all the nuances of the GD... Just amazing...

They did a late 70's show...

I'd go see them again.

 

[ChileMass]

Really - that's good to hear. I've listened to their stuff for years and pretty much passed them off as wannabes, but there's no doubt they can each play. It's the intent that's kinda creepy.

But you know I would do just about anything to see Garcia play Wharf Rat just one more time.....glad you had fun.....

 

[BeanoNYC]

That "Bobby" dude from DSO is terrific! I will always try to catch them whenever they're in town.

 

[Vortex]

I just MO for 8 Phil and Friends shows in Feb. Hammerstein Ball Room 3.. Tower Theater Phili 3 and 2 at Lupo's in providence. DSO. I have only seen them a couple of times Rob Barraco still on this run?

 

[BeanoNYC]

Rob Barraco still on this run?

I now that Headband is playing with Phil on New Years.......Don't know about these shows though.

 

[Vortex]

I got to believe Warren will make some of the Beacon shows.
Sounds like Ryan Adam will be in the Mix. I guess the name of the tour is in the lyrics of one of his songs. Hell, Ny I still love you.
My buddy got me the Hammerstein tickets... Mezine were only availible through Music today. I guess the floor gets realy crowdwed.

I just about always Mail order. I did the MO for Providence and Phil on Friday. Happy x-mass to me.

I had a choice of the Beacon or Hammerstein. I love the Beacon, just wanted a new venue.

Rumours of a Spring and summer Phil tour as well.
I'll go broke smiling at this rate.

 

[Brettski]

Check this out

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/...AID=/20051215/ENT07/512150341/1057/ENT&theme=

 

[Brettski]

P.S.


"..and it's, just a box of rain, I don't know who put it there"

 

[Vortex]

I just sent the linc to a few buddies. Thankx

 

[BeanoNYC]

P.S.


"..and it's, just a box of rain, I don't know who put it there"

Box of Rain is my name for SocomII and SocomIII on playstation 2 . Every once in a while, I'll meet someone enlightened who recognizes the name. I love that fricken song!

 

[Vortex]

One of the guys I sent the linc to has an e-mail similar to the(box). BeanoNYC... are going to the Heammerstein by any chance? I'll let you buy me dinner. lol

 

[ChileMass]

I've been a fan of Dodd's Annotated Dead Lyrics website for several years. When I find a lyric I'm not sure of, most of them are posted and have backup directly from Hunter, Garcia, Weir, Barlow, etc.

The added notes on the various lyrical references are interesting. It shows the Dead really are a continuation of the American literary tradition of the mid-20th century, and in many respects, Robert Hunter could be considered not only an important rock 'n roll lyricist, but an important American writer. There aren't a lot of bands that can make the claim to have a great American writer as their primary lyricist. It makes the Dead's music just a little different (and better, IMHO) than most other bands.

 

[Brettski]

Anyone find out what box of rain means?

I had no idea until I read it there....

"I closed my eyes to see...."

 

[ChileMass]

I saw an interview with Phil a few years ago and he talked about the fact that is was written for his father as he was dying of cancer.

Hunter and Phil explain it here: http://arts.ucsc.edu/gdead/agdl/box.html#box

Before that, I had always thought the title might have something to do with that teeny, tiny little piece of paper you put in your mouth an hour before the show that helps you see clear to another day, splinters the sunlight, makes you a moth before a flame, etc, etc for a few hours....... :dunce:

Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there....

 

[dmc]

"Lesh (On "Box of Rain"): The lyrics came about in an unusual way. This was the first time I had written a song in a long time, and I had worked out the melody and the chords, and in fact the whole song, from beginning to end—introduction, coda, and everything—and I put it on a tape and gave it to Hunter.

Hunter: He'd just written these lovely changes and put 'em on a tape on a tape for me, and he sang along (scat singing of melody)—so the phrasing was all there, I think I went through it two or three times, writing as fast as I could, and that song was written. I guess it was written for a young man whose father was dying.

Lesh: And at that time, my dad was dying of cancer, and I would drive out to visit with him, in the hospital, and also at the nursing home he spent his final days in, and after Bob gave me the lyrics, on the way out there I would practice singing the song. I sort of identified that song with my dad and his approaching death. The lyrics that he produced were so apt, so perfect. It was very moving, very moving for me to experience that during the period of my dad's passing. I felt like singing it in other situations similar to that since then. "

http://arts.ucsc.edu/gdead/agdl/box.html
Great website.... Been a fan for years.... Very cool...

Definately one of my all time favorite songs... Always trying to learn it on guitar - lot's lf chord changes..
Amazing song...

 

[dmc]

Anyone find out what box of rain means?"

According to Hunter - A box of rain is the earth..