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Exensive knowledge and insight on this historic band; I saw 209 Dead concerts between 1977 and 1995 in 23 different states plus some foreign countries. Started collecting tapes in mid seventies, and saw Jerry Garcia Band about 50 times between 1977 and 1994 also. Ask away.

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Grateful Dead album9/26/2008Steve
  Q: A very good friend of mine gave me an album, the label is The Pharting Pharoah one LP is Green Label ...
  A: Frank: The Dead did play June 30, 1987 in Maple Ontario. I am not familiar with that bootleg album ...
Deadbase7/25/2008Steve
  Q: do you know if its still in print? I'd like to get my hands on the earlier Deadbase X but I'll ...
  A: John: I actually do not know if it is still in print. I checked ebay for deadbase X and you are ...
What Version of "Terrapin Station" was used on The Al Franken Show?5/17/2008Steve
  Q: I googled the question, 'What Version of The Grateful Dead's Terrapin Station was used on The Al ...
  A: Good Question. I have never heard the al franken show though i am a fan of his. i cannot say for ...
warlocks/grateful dead vinyl4/1/2008Steve
  Q: I have an album from the Warlocks. It is purple with the bands picture on front. It says recorded ...
  A: These albums sound to me like older bootleg recordings before such recordings were put on CDs or ...
music and movies12/5/2007Steve
  Q: > > What is your favorite film based on its ability to use sound/ music to enhance the movie? what ...
  A: I am afraid your question does not pose a grateful dead related question. i would think of rock ...
Rare Grateful Dead Album10/30/2007Steve
  Q: I have a question. I purchased a re-release of Anthem of the Sun back in the mid-eighties. Upon ...
  A: That's a pretty wild one. I really have no idea if it has any real value. As you know, very few ...
weir's double neck gutair10/23/2007Steve
  Q: I seem to remember weir playing a double neck gutair during the terrapin encore at englishtown ...
  A: My understanding was that he played it during sound check. i was at that show but actually dont ...
Acoustic Dead10/21/2007Steve
  Q: Hey, I'm looking for the Dead playing acoustic sets. I've got them playing Fillmore East 1970-05-15, ...
  A: A good idea for sure. The Dead toured in 1970 and again in 1980 as the only tours they did which ...
song to dance with momma to.10/13/2007Steve
  Q: What are some good choices of Dead tunes to dedicate to your mom? The Dead have always meant a ton ...
  A: tough question as it really depends on what dead songs you like and which ones you think would be ...
Grateful Dead Pillowcase10/1/2007Steve
  Q: My name is Edgar. My girlfriend and I are avid thrift store shoppers and in our ventures we came ...
  A: Nice looking pillow. My guess is that it was made by a company formed by one or more fans who made ...
Terrapin Station Album9/25/2007Steve
  Q: On the Terrapin Station album, there is a sign on the right side of the building. What does it say ...
  A: joey: great question. i have never really studied that album cover or the sign on the right side of ...
Download sites9/14/2007Steve
  Q: Hey Steve - I'm one of the allexperts for India but have seen about 150 shows between 78 ...
  A: there arent many left as the Dead have been bringing lawsuits to stop their shows from being made ...
Carpet on stage9/4/2007Steve
  Q: I am a new Deadhead and watching the DVD's and such I notice the dead always have a big carpet on ...
  A: Hey Adam: A fair question and having been to over 200 dead shows when jerry was alive i became ...
rosebud guitar8/27/2007Steve
  Q: i'd like to know the date of the first show garcia used rosebud thank-you ANSWER: Good question but ...
  A: Based on the information we have that it was delivered in 1990 that would be possible. The first ...
Greatest Hits8/24/2007Steve
  Q: I began to appreciate the Dead when I picked up a greatest hits cassette tape of theirs called ...
  A: Todd: sounds like you are off to a good start. the dead are mostly known for the quality of their ...
Knockin on Heavens Door8/24/2007Steve
  Q: Do you know of a 20 minute or so version of the Dead covering this song? I heard it about 5 years ...
  A: Tim: I am not aware of a version being done that was in the 20 minute range, sorry. Garcia band ...
did he?7/30/2007Steve
  Q: i asked you a question the other day or well my friend did but she didn't ask the question i needed ...
  A: yes he had 4 daughters as follows: HEATHER GARCIA KATZ, born December 8, 1963, ANNABELLE WLAKER ...
Jerry Garcia?7/28/2007Steve
  Q: Do you know anything about Jerry Garcia? I know very a little bit and I need to do a report on my ...
  A: Of course i do and i know quite a lot but i think the best source for your purposes is still the ...
grateful dead poster6/11/2007Steve
  Q: I recently found a dead poster in a box at my house. I'm not sure what year it's from and it's in ...
  A: interesting, that poster is from october 19, 1981 during the dead's brief european tour. hard to say ...
Oct. 13, 1981 concert poster5/28/2007Steve
  Q: I am in possession of a concert poster writen in Germany, advertising a Grateful Dead concert held ...
  A: i am not familiar with the exact poster. if you send me a photo i might have a better idea. ...
Good Grateful Dead Book5/17/2007Steve
  Q: I have developed a great fondness, knowledge, and experience of the Dead over the last decade or so. ...
  A: Sounds like the way i felt when i became a big fan in 1977. i think if you go to their official ...
The Grateful Dead5/2/2007Steve
  Q: How many no. 1 songs did The Grateful Dead have?
  A: well, the dead were never about radio airplay or number one singles or albums. they were about long ...
Bands that have played with the Dead3/24/2007Steve
  Q: Where can I find a complete list of musicians that have played with the Grateful Dead?
  A: Great question. not sure you mean bands who opened for the dead or for whom the dead opened or if ...
azucar1/17/2007Steve
  Q: what does azucar have to do with the Dead?
  A: You have me stumped on this one so far. what is the context in which you heard reference to azucar ...
Grateful Dead on Scorpio1/7/2007Steve
  Q: I was hoping you could help me determine something. I just bought a 45 of the Grateful Dead ...
  A: hey gregg. unfortunately i cant really provide much help to you on this one. as you may have alread ...
Grateful Dead Studio Albums Ranked12/27/2006Steve
  Q: I'd like a list of the Grateful Dead "studio" albums. As ranked by the critics.
  A: There is no real rankings by critics of Grateful Dead albums. You could try to find for a specific ...
Greatful dead concert poster11/20/2006Steve
  Q: i have a June 30,1972 grateful dead poster were they were at Golden gate park. It is black white and ...
  A: Sounds like an interesting poster. Is that date shown on the face of the poster? I ask because the ...
Need some GD stats...10/13/2006Steve
  Q: Some ass in my office was saying that the Dead have one good hit..."truckin'" and made impact in the ...
  A: for stats you should go to deadbase.com. they played a lot of concerts and grossed a lot of money ...
Grateful Dead albums10/5/2006Steve
  Q: I want to buy my boyfriend a special Grateful Dead album for the holidays. What is a rare album ...
  A: that might depend on the time period and band line up he likes. some like the late 60's and others ...
The Phil Zone9/21/2006Steve
  Q: The Phil Zone? A Phil Bomb? I was wondering if you could give me an explaination of what exactly ...
  A: Sorry you were not satisfied with my response. I can assure you that the term phil bomb never ...
The 117/13/2006Steve
  Q: hey now, ive been spinning the 11 all this week. i can only really name a couple that are really, ...
  A: One of my favorite songs as well. Even the Other Ones and the Dead have played some pretty inspired ...
Rare Vinyl6/19/2006Steve
  Q: I damaged a rare Grateful Dead Vinyl. I don't know the name of the album or the picture that is on ...
  A: can you tell me what songs or a few of the songs, i have no clue what album just based on your ...
grateful dead6/5/2006Steve
  Q: How many songs did the Grateful Dead write?
  A: I think if you go to deadbase.com you can track down an answer to this question.between 1965 and ...
Terrapin Station6/2/2006Steve
  Q: ---Thank you! What are the titles of the discs on which I can find these performances? EarlWhat ...
  A: start with the actual disc of the same name, Terrapin Station because it is longer and more complete ...
March 31, 1987 Philly show5/31/2006Steve
  Q: Any idea on where I can acquire this show It was my birthday and I was taken to the show for a ...
  A: sorry for delay responding but the link to your question was not working. i cant remember if i was ...
Terrapin Station5/19/2006Steve
  Q: What are the best live versions of Terrapin Station, meaning in which the band played a full, ...
  A: Earl: In general i agree with you, particularly on a complex song like Terrapin, that perfomances ...
need for help11/6/2005Steve
  Q: any suggestions for "hidden gems" from the 73-76 era? Also are there any worthwhile shows from 1994? ...
  A: hey Ken: i think dicks' picks has done a good job of covering 1973 and they have a good 1976 ...
dead concert poster11/4/2005Joseph M.
  Q: I have acquired a 14 x 22 Dead concert poster, from Sunday 12 noon - 3 p.m. June 30 1972, performing ...
  A: I usually don't answer questions centered around merchandise, but I've been a fan of these vintage ...
Grateful Dead Live Albums11/4/2005Joseph M.
  Q: Just starting to get in to the Dead after a trip to San Fran. Can you recommend one specific LIVE ...
  A: If I were you I'd check into the Dick's Picks collection. Some of my favorites are live at the ...
Version of Terrapin Station on The Al Franken Show10/4/2005Steve
  Q: What Grateful Dead CD contains the version of Terrapin Station that is used on the Al Franken Radio ...
  A: hey mark, i love al but have not heard his radio show. if it's not the studio version from the ...

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