Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Jim and I partners to create the "Grateful Dead Tape Exchange of South Jersey." We traded with a lot of people over the years, including Dick Latvala, Jerry Moore, Barry Glassberg, Monte Dym, Bob Alson, and a bunch of others.

I am not sure if anyone here ever traded with Jim, but I wanted to pass the news that he died this morning. He had Parkinson's for several years but it really started to take its toll a few months ago. He had to go into assisted living about a month ago and died this morning.

I knew Jim since we were both in high school more than 52 years ago. We had a lot of fun together and met a lot of people all through the Dead and trading tapes. His death is the end of a big part of my life.

Just finished up some dead tombstones for the front yard, second generation dead head (f31) and I made these while listening to some Dave picks CDs with dad (66m) 💛 he’s currently in hospice with stage 4 pancreatic cancer so anything to make him smile, these got a good chuckle out of him. Happy Halloween my friends 🥀

I never see him mentioned as an important part of the band. He was the OG frontman. When none of them had the ability or courage to lead them, he did it. He held down the throne until Jerry was ready. He lead during the formative years. Without him, there probably ISN'T a Grateful Dead.

People always clamor about Brent and Keith, but what about Pigpen? The guy was an absolute blues machine. I feel like he really doesn't get enough respect and credit around here. Put some fucking respect on this man's name! You rock, Pigpen!

Young and curious someone help out here!

Knew the hoodie was happening but the vinyl was a pleasant suprise!

Dont judge the wonky bear millie work of this caliber is no easy task the community must have lost a real one i could imagine this cost easily a few hundred dollars to have made if not close to 4-500 only photo i have till it arrives but came in a 7 piece glass lot from shopgoodwill for only 32 shipped score of a life time any one have a idea on maker long shot but figured to ask. Whats yalls opinion solid glass

nothing. nothing gives me a quicker hit of dopamine than seeing a fully animated and alive Jerry!

Thanks, David Gans, for cueing this incredible night from the Europe Fall '90 mini tour. Every version, every note, every harmony is Dead on. CRANK IT AND TELL ALL THE WHINY GRANNIES IN THE HOOD TO SHOVE OFF!

Check out It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry (6:33) from 1991-09-10 by Grateful Dead on @relistenapp

I was watching the Dodgers/Brewers game and during a game break I definitely heard West LA right before commercial on Fox. Did anybody else hear that or am I crazy?

make a wish. good lovin'> La Bamba. absolute perfection

I have largely ignored anything the dead has done in the 90s post Brent. Are there any shows you would recommend listening to from the 90s?

I’m heading to a show at Revolution Hall and looking for cool spots. I’m into Grateful Dead stuff, vintage, and vinyl. Any shops, bars, or other places worth checking out in that area?

I already know about Barley Mill, so I’m especially curious about other Dead related spots. Thanks!

Check out I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water (5:55) from 1971-12-05 by Grateful Dead on @relistenapp

Check out Visions Of Johanna -> (10:33) from 1995-03-18 by Grateful Dead on @relistenapp

Hello, I'm looking for the existence of a possible multi-disc box set by the Dead for a show played 2-18-1971, Capitol Theater, Port Chester, New York.

Does anyone know if this exists for purchase?

Thank you.

Feel free to check out the shows Instagram @thewell_kutztownradio. I’m trying to build a following of like minded fans. Got some cool stuff over there!

Couldn’t find anything on the site about it, but is there free shipping once you hit a certain threshold?

It’s crazy to think I’ve been so active in so many communities for so long. As soon as I saw the 4-Year Cake day notification the first thing that rang out in my head was the opening to Truckin.

While Phish is undoubtedly my favorite band, the Grateful Dead are something else. While they are not my favorite band, they introduced me to the jam band scene and hold a special place even above phish as something uniquely different. I don’t listen to the dead every single day like I used, but all those songs live in my heart.

You all made the word community really mean something to me, somehow this tribes vibes transcend the bounds of the internet. Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart, for being cool human beings and being here on the bus.

I spent a lot of time lurking, posting, and commenting in this subreddit those first couple of years, especially during the 2023 Dead and Co tour. Thank you for making the space for me to share my excitement of the Dead and rejoice in our collective love of this band. Thank you all for also being there during the darker days too, when a little silver lining shined through.

Y’all make this community what it is.

Today makes me think about life, where I’m goin, how it’s goin, and all the miscellaneous moments along the way. Wherever my path takes me, the Grateful Dead will forever be woven deep into the soundtrack of my life. Hopefully on the day I move on from this world it’ll be carried on the sweet shimmering notes of the Dead.

I’m so excited for what comes next. It’s been a while since I felt this excited and it feels good. Maybe it’s time to add more Dead back into the daily music mix.

I can’t wait to see where we go from here…

Love you all. NFA ⚡️

-P.C Phan Guy

Can anyone share a link to a quality copy MP3 or MP4 for the Capital Theatre show on April 25, 1977? Thanks!

Anyone have problems ripping Discs 1 through 5?

My UV light doesn't work either.