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Extended Family: Bobby sits in with Bruce for a smokin' Jack Straw (10.27.1995)

Lots of thoughts about this marvelous performance and meetup... tho perhaps it's just best to let the music do the talking.

u/RenegadeSocial — 5 hours ago
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Phil Lesh on Archive: I have enjoyed using Archive.org and found it invaluable during the writing of my book. I found myself being pulled back in time listening to old Grateful Dead shows while giggling with glee or feeling that ache in my heart listening to Jerry’s poetic guitar and sweet voice.

i was re-reading the paper (preprint) written about the removal of grateful dead music/downloads/sbd from the archive (as well as other interesting taping/archive related background) as i was remembering that fateful day in 2005 that caught everyone off guard and caused confusion. (stuff discussed here at length in the past).

i was thinking about how many apps are now tapping into the archive -- how many people are listening -- and how the server load seems(?) to make it momentarily inaccessible from time to time via webbrowser ...

but this quote from phil in the paper that was posted on his site (nov. 30, 2005) stood out and i think captures the magic that the archive has brought:

phil lesh: "I have enjoyed using Archive.org and found it invaluable during the writing of my book. I found myself being pulled back in time listening to old Grateful Dead shows while giggling with glee or feeling that ache in my heart listening to Jerry’s poetic guitar and sweet voice."

i appreciate that this subreddit encourages folks to donate to archive keeping the spirit alive.

also i think it's good there are tons of releases physical releases and the play dead app, something for everyone ... if you get confused just listen to the music play

u/folderol-de-riddle — 4 hours ago
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Stealie Turtle Shroom

Finally washed one out I feel belongs on this sub! King size flat sheet going to use as a tapestry. Ice dye

u/austinspace3377 — 5 hours ago
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Signed Book from Goodwill

Hello r/gratefuldead ! I don’t know much about the band but I did find this book at Goodwill and picked it up bc of the sick art. It turns out to be signed by Ken Kesey of the Acid Test and Mountain Girl/ Carolyn Garcia. There is an additional autograph that I am trying to decipher, so I thought maybe you all could help!

u/Asleep_Leave2958 — 7 hours ago
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That path is for your steps alone. Fanart

I drew this using procreate on my iPad, took about 20 hours. Hope you enjoy it!

u/imdyingtoo — 7 hours ago
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LA female Deadheads

Hey! Looking to connect with other heads in the area, especially women and non binary folks in their 30s and 40s. Feels like there are a lot of older dudes that are visible in the scene out here. Which is rad! But looking to connect with more peers to go to shows with etc. TYSM

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u/Left_Ganache_8343 — 5 hours ago
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Question— I stopped seeing GD before Standing on the Moon was put in the repertoire.

I’m looking for one of the last ones Jerry sang full of emotion. He was welping to close the song with you! With you!! Saw the Dead throughout the 80s and stopped seeing them in late 1991. Anyone know what show I’m thinking of? Thanks. Peace.

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u/New_Rintrah_4 — 10 hours ago
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Archive number keeps going down

Has anybody else noticed that the number of dead shows on the archive is going down? Of the 2300 shows I think it was just over 2050 that were online a couple weeks ago. I booted up Relisten this morning and the number had dropped to 1999. Are the missing shows getting pulled for Dave’s picks or Play Dead or both?

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u/Johnnyroaster — 11 hours ago
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Box of Rain

My uncle gifted me this rad little box for my birthday. Thought yall would appreciate, the details are super cool ⚡️

u/AppaYips — 7 hours ago
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Spinners! Why do they spin?

I'm very curious as to why spinners do something that would make me extremely dizzy and disoriented. Did one person with a head full just start spinnin' and it became contagious? Am I missing out on some far out experience? What exactly is the deal with this spinning business folks?

To all you beautiful spinners out there, I'd love to know.

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u/50000WattsOfPower — 1 day ago
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JFK Stadium road rash

Does anybody else remember getting fiberglass burns from the bleachers at JFK stadium? I was there for Dylan and the Dead and the closing of JFK in 89. Midway through the 89 show we decided to go and sit down on the bleachers and I ended up getting nasty burns on the backs of my legs from the deteriorating condition of the bleachers. JFK was torn down after that show. I ate a little acid that day and it was a weird feeling wondering if what I was feeling on the backs of my legs was real or not, but I have looked it up and it was definitely a thing.

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u/marcolander — 22 hours ago
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Old Bob & Jerry

A touching piece I encountered at Buck Bald Brewing in Murphy, North Carolina by Pam Cray. Great beer too!

Apologies for the weird angle and lighting. The sun was blasting through the window and I did my best.

u/lunchmeat2000 — 1 day ago
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My Schrödinger's Poster

I’ve mentioned the Schrödinger's poster, & was asked a few times to post this.

I was given this by my mother over 25 years ago, she found it at either a thrift or garage sale in CT.

I framed it before knowing what to look for and now the edge is of course covered by mat.

so super sleuths, I’ve seen what you can do especially for this poster.

what have I got Real? Fake? It’s sentimental, no matter what but I’m really curious.

TIA

u/primeweevil — 1 day ago
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Have you listened to the 50th anniversary reissue?? If so, what's your verdict??

u/Lrod023 — 20 hours ago