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Grateful dead propositions as mp3 mixtapes (+ various side trips), grateful dead: summer tour 1994 for beginners.

This is a sub-curation of much more extensive Save Your Face mixes  from the tour – part of our gentle, ongoing campaign to turn people on to the Dead’s final years. None of this music has been released.

If you’re dubious of, or barely exposed to 1994 Dead, then this is an easy gateway mix. If you dig it, there’s an October ’94 mix built on the same principles , which has been making Heads happy for several years.

These are all unedited SBD performances. The only slight cheat is the “Jam Out of Terrapin” from Chicago, which is possibly the most perfect version of this latter-day, delightful innovation. It augments an exceptional full “Terrapin” from a different show, which took a unique and long course of its own.

There are no vocal lapses, except for a brief “Stella Blue” event.

3-hour mp3 mix zipped up here (all dates and places included in the song title tags)

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• Franklin's Tower Play Video
• Walkin' Blues ( Son House  cover) Play Video
• Althea Play Video
• Me and My Uncle ( John Phillips  cover) ( -> ) Play Video
• Big River ( Johnny Cash  cover) Play Video
• Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues ( Bob Dylan  cover) Play Video
• So Many Roads ( -> ) Play Video
• Promised Land ( Chuck Berry  cover) Play Video
• Scarlet Begonias ( -> ) Play Video
• Fire on the Mountain Play Video
• Way to Go Home Play Video
• Saint of Circumstance ( -> ) Play Video
• Terrapin Station ( -> ) Play Video
• Drums ( -> ) Play Video
• Space ( -> ) Play Video
• The Last Time ( The Rolling Stones  cover) ( -> ) Play Video
• Stella Blue ( -> ) Play Video
• One More Saturday Night ( Bob Weir  song) Play Video
• Liberty ( Robert Hunter  song) Play Video

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• Big River by Johnny Cash
• Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues by Bob Dylan
• Liberty by Robert Hunter
• Me and My Uncle by John Phillips
• One More Saturday Night by Bob Weir
• Promised Land by Chuck Berry
• The Last Time by The Rolling Stones
• Walkin' Blues by Son House
• Franklin's Tower
• Help on the Way
• Saint of Circumstance
• So Many Roads
• Way to Go Home
• Scarlet Begonias
• Fire on the Mountain
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"I have him to thank for me being married to my wife Donna. Our first date was to a (Grateful) Dead show in Washington DC."

Rick Carlisle says Bill Walton helped him get special tickets to a Grateful Dead show.

NBA coach Rick Carlisle credits Bill Walton for his marriage to wife Donna, revealing their first date was a Grateful Dead show in Washington DC. Walton helped Carlisle secure special tickets to the concert, sparking a romance that led to marriage. The heartwarming story showcases the impact of friendship and music in bringing people together. Carlisle’s gratitude towards Walton highlights the power of connections and shared interests in forming lasting relationships. The anecdote adds a personal touch to the lives of two basketball legends, showing that love can blossom in unexpected places.

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If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead, you probably know that their concerts are legendary. The music, the vibe, and the overall experience make for a truly unforgettable night. But for Rick Carlisle, the former NBA player and coach, a Grateful Dead show turned out to be more than just a night of music – it was the beginning of a love story.

In a recent interview, Rick Carlisle revealed that he has Bill Walton to thank for his marriage to his wife, Donna. According to Carlisle, his first date with Donna was to a Grateful Dead show in Washington DC. And it was all made possible thanks to Bill Walton, who helped him secure special tickets to the show.

For many fans, attending a Grateful Dead concert is a bucket list experience. The band’s loyal following, known as “Deadheads,” travel far and wide to catch a glimpse of their favorite band live in concert. And for Rick Carlisle and Donna, their first date at a Grateful Dead show was the start of something special.

Bill Walton, a basketball legend in his own right, is known for his love of the Grateful Dead. He often incorporates references to the band into his commentary during games and is a well-known fan of their music. So it’s no surprise that he would go out of his way to help a fellow Deadhead like Rick Carlisle.

The magic of a Grateful Dead show is hard to put into words. The sense of community, the improvisational nature of the music, and the overall positive energy in the air create an atmosphere unlike any other. For Rick Carlisle and Donna, sharing that experience together solidified their connection and set the stage for their future together.

It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of music to bring people together. Whether it’s bonding over a favorite band, sharing a special concert experience, or simply enjoying the magic of live music, music has a way of creating lasting memories and strengthening relationships.

So the next time you find yourself at a concert, take a moment to soak it all in. You never know – you might just be creating memories that will last a lifetime, just like Rick Carlisle and Donna did on their first date at a Grateful Dead show in Washington DC.

In conclusion, music has a way of bringing people together and creating special moments that can last a lifetime. Whether it’s a Grateful Dead show, a rock concert, or a jazz performance, the power of music to connect us is undeniable. And for Rick Carlisle and Donna, their first date at a Grateful Dead show was the beginning of a beautiful love story, all thanks to the help of Bill Walton.

Dead & Company Extend Sphere Residency with Six Additional Dates in August 2024

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Dead & Company, the beloved continuation of the Grateful Dead legacy, is thrilled to announce the extension of their highly successful residency at the state-of-the-art Sphere in Las Vegas. Due to overwhelming demand and sold-out shows, the band will be adding six more performances this August. Fans can now experience the magic of Dead & Company live on the following dates:

• August 1, 2024
• August 2, 2024
• August 3, 2024
• August 8, 2024
• August 9, 2024
• August 10, 2024

These additional dates will allow more fans to join in the unique, immersive experience that only Dead & Company can provide. Known for their incredible live performances, intricate improvisations, and deep connection with their audience, the band's residency at the Sphere has been nothing short of spectacular. The Sphere's cutting-edge technology and stunning visual effects have created an unparalleled concert experience, making each show a must-see event.

Dead & Company, featuring original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jay Lane, and Jeff Chimenti, continue to honor the Grateful Dead's rich musical heritage while bringing their own unique sound to the stage. This extended residency promises more nights of unforgettable music, community, and the spirit of the Grateful Dead that has captivated audiences for decades.

Advance presale registration is available now, click here to sign up. Artist Presale begins Thursday, May 30 at 10am PT. General onsale begins Friday, May 31 at 10am PT.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Dead & Company's official website or The Sphere's ticketing page .

Join us in August for another round of magical nights with Dead & Company at the Sphere – an experience you won't want to miss!

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Dead & Company Bring ‘Good Times' to Their Las Vegas Sphere Residency: Here's How to Get Tickets

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Dead & Company have taken over the Sphere in Las Vegas, bringing a fully immersive concert experience that'll transform how you watch the group perform. The rock band joins the list of legendary artists taking over Sin City , but with a twist. Instead of performing on a simple stage, the Sphere gives a 360-degree view filled with graphics associated with the band - and that includes the classic dancing bears.

After announcing their final tour back in 2022, the rockstars are not ready to leave the stage yet. This version of the Grateful Dead - featuring founding members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart alongside John Mayer and the band's longtime collaborators Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti and Jay Lane - are now offering additional opportunities to see them play for a limited time.

Tickets are still on sale for you to see the Dead & Company: Dead Forever residency live and in person, but with dates quickly selling out, you don't want to wait too long and risk missing out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Remaining dates to see the "Bertha" artists include May 24-31, June 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 and July 4-6 and 11-13.

Keep reading to learn where to buy Dead & Co. Sphere tickets below.

How to Get Tickets to Dead & Company Online

To help you find Dead & Co. tickets online, ShopBillboard rounded up some of the best cheap ticket sites to see the band live at the Sphere.

Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster is the official ticket distributer for Dead & Co. residency tickets with options starting as low as $128 (at the time of this writing). In case the date you're looking for or number of tickets needed is sold out, there are a few resale ticketing sites offering options.

You can find Dead & Co. tickets from $78 through StubHub , which offers an interactive map to choose where in the venue you'd like to sit. Options can also be customized by price and number of tickets, and you can also include the estimated fees in the price to avoid any surprises at checkout. Your purchase will also be covered by the site's FanProtect , which you can learn about here .

Vivid Seats

Another affordable option is Vivid Seats , which has tickets to see Dead & Co. from $74. The site lets you sort options based on prices and how good of a deal you're getting, and provides an interactive map that lets you choose what seats you want. Every purchase is covered with Vivid Seats'  100% Buyer Guarantee  and you can see what's included  here . Vivid Seats' rewards program also gets you your 11th ticket free after ten purchases. For additional savings: orders of $200+ can receive $20 off when you use the code  BB2024  at checkout.

Seat Geek is offering tickets to Dead & Co. Sphere shows for as little as $101 and uses a ranking system to distinguish the best deals. If a ticket option is ranked a "one" it's considered the worst, but tickets labeled a 10 are some of the best deals. Bonus offer: first purchases can get $10 off orders of $250+ when you use the code BILLBOARD10 at checkout.

For last-minute Dead & Co. tickets , consider Gametime , which has tickets starting at $70 right now. Tickets options are labeled based on dollars off, what's the cheapest, and which option is considered the best deal. An interactive venue map also allows you to click exactly what area you want to sit in and displays the cheapest ticket option for the section.

What Are the Best Seats At the Sphere?

One Billboard editor claims the 100 sections are some of the best seats at the Sphere for its "pretty epic and obstructed" views. You might be able to get similar sights also from the 200 and 400 sections though, which are only slightly further away from the stage.

With travel deals going on, you can also score additional savings on hotels around the area, flights and even tickets to see other artists performing in Las Vegas.

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Bill Walton — 2x NBA champion and Grateful Dead superfan — passed away on May 27, 2024. Grateful Dead Channel (Ch. 23) honors his legacy today with special programming, including archival concert audio and interviews, with more to come throughout the week.

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May 28 at 11am ET – David Gans and Gary Lambert go live and take calls from fans and celebrity guests

May 28 at 12pm ET – Grateful Dead concert audio from 11/20/1971 at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles

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Plus, stream Bill’s 2016 interview about his book, “Back From The Dead: Searching For The Sound, Shining The Light, And Throwing It Down,” on the SiriusXM app .

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ARCHIVO - El comentarista y retirado jugador de baloncesto Bill Walton durante una práctica para el Juego de Estrellas de la NBA, 19 de febrero de 2022, en Cleveland. Walton ha fallecido. Tenía 71 años. (AP Foto/Charles Krupa)

FILE - Television analyst Bill Walton stretches before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Oregon and Colorado, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars of basketball broadcasting, died Monday, May 27, 2024, the league announced on behalf of his family. He was 71. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts to a call during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Boston Celtics, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts to a call during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle poured out his heart Monday night when he started reflecting on the impact of Bill Walton.

He recalled how Walton’s arrival helped turn the 1985-86 Boston Celtics into an NBA title team for the ages. Carlisle explained how playing with Walton extended his own career and how Walton’s generosity even helped Carlisle impress his future wife on their first date.

Yes, Bill Walton, who died Monday at age 71, was a character — one Carlisle thinks will always stand alone.

“To me, he was a living, breathing event in history just walking around,” Carlisle said before the Pacers and Celtics met in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. “He played drums for the Grateful Dead at the Pyramids in Egypt. He was a guy who did everything and there’s been a lot of talk today about how he speaks in hyperbole and stuff, but he just defiantly competed for every moment in life to be the greatest it could possibly be.”

While some considered the Hall of Famer’s uniquely free-spirited persona the product of a bygone, war-protesting era, Carlisle knew the Walton others didn’t.

The first time they met, Carlisle said he was shocked to see Walton eating a large roast beef sandwich instead of the expected vegetarian dish. At practices, Carlisle said, Walton raised the competition level so high the starters and backups argued about who won the most scrimmages.

But, when it was time for business, Walton went all in — on the court and off of it.

Perhaps no event showed more about Walton’s character than the moment Carlisle asked for tickets to a 1987 Grateful Dead concert in suburban Washington.

“I said, ‘Look, I’ve got a date with a girl I think is really cool, I’d love to go to the Dead show at Capital Centre, but I don’t have any tickets, can you help?’” Carlisle recounted of the band’s tallest fan. “He said, ‘Just go to the back door, ask for Dennis McNally, tell him you’re Rick Carlisle from the Boston Celtics and everything will be just fine.’ I said, ‘Really?’”

When the skeptical Carlisle pulled onto the loading dock, he jumped out of the car, walked down the ramp and asked his date, Donna, to wait for him to return.

“She said, ’What, don’t you have tickets?’ I said, ’Just give me a couple minutes here.’ So I walked down (the ramp), I knocked on the door, the whole thing ended up working out. I walked back up the loading dock ramp with two all-access laminates, one said Bill Walton, the other said Susie Walton.”

Eventually, Carlisle and Donna walked through a stage door and had a low-key conversation with group members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart. It was a moment, and a gesture, Carlisle never forgot from someone who became a lifelong friend.

Carlisle married his date from that night 13 years later, and the bond between Walton and Carlisle only became stronger over the years.

The two often exchanged text messages, right through this year’s NBA playoffs and Carlisle relayed those messages to his players, explaining how much Walton enjoyed watching the Pacers and their track-like tempo — right up until the end.

“He was a game-changer on so many levels and in so many people’s lives over such a long period of time,” Carlisle said before the Pacers had a moment of silence before the game. “I talked to Luke (Walton) today for a few minutes, you know, they’re doing OK, but this has been tough, obviously, and it will continue to be tough. But what an amazing man. There will never be another.”

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NBA | Bill Walton helped Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle impress his future wife with Grateful Dead tickets on their 1st date

He recalled how Walton’s arrival helped turn the 1985-86 Boston Celtics into an NBA title team for the ages. Carlisle explained how playing with Walton extended his own career and how Walton’s generosity even helped Carlisle impress his future wife on their first date.

Yes, Bill Walton, who died Monday at age 71 , was a character — one Carlisle thinks will always stand alone.

“To me, he was a living, breathing event in history just walking around,” Carlisle said before the Pacers and Celtics met in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. “He played drums for the Grateful Dead at the Pyramids in Egypt. He was a guy who did everything and there’s been a lot of talk today about how he speaks in hyperbole and stuff, but he just defiantly competed for every moment in life to be the greatest it could possibly be.”

While some considered the Hall of Famer’s uniquely free-spirited persona the product of a bygone, war-protesting era, Carlisle knew the Walton others didn’t.

The first time they met, Carlisle said he was shocked to see Walton eating a large roast beef sandwich instead of the expected vegetarian dish. At practices, Carlisle said, Walton raised the competition level so high, the starters and backups argued about who won the most scrimmages.

But when it was time for business, Walton went all in — on the court and off.

Perhaps no event showed more about Walton’s character than the moment Carlisle asked for tickets to a 1987 Grateful Dead concert in suburban Washington.

“I said: ‘Look, I’ve got a date with a girl I think is really cool. I’d love to go to the Dead show at Capital Centre, but I don’t have any tickets. Can you help?’” Carlisle recounted of the band’s tallest fan. “He said, ‘Just go to the back door, ask for Dennis McNally, tell him you’re Rick Carlisle from the Boston Celtics and everything will be just fine.’ I said, ‘Really?’”

When the skeptical Carlisle pulled onto the loading dock, he jumped out of the car, walked down the ramp and asked his date, Donna, to wait for him to return.

“She said, ’What, don’t you have tickets?’ I said, ’Just give me a couple minutes here.’ So I walked down (the ramp), I knocked on the door, the whole thing ended up working out. I walked back up the loading dock ramp with two all-access laminates. One said Bill Walton, the other said Susie Walton.”

Eventually, Carlisle and Donna walked through a stage door and had a low-key conversation with band members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart. It was a moment, and a gesture, Carlisle never forgot from someone who became a lifelong friend.

Carlisle married his date from that night 13 years later, and the bond between Walton and Carlisle only became stronger over the years.

The two often exchanged text messages, right through this year’s NBA playoffs, and Carlisle relayed those messages to his players, explaining how much Walton enjoyed watching the Pacers and their track-like tempo — right up until the end.

“He was a game-changer on so many levels and in so many people’s lives over such a long period of time,” Carlisle said before the Pacers had a moment of silence before the game. “I talked to Luke (Walton) today for a few minutes. You know, they’re doing OK, but this has been tough, obviously, and it will continue to be tough. But what an amazing man. There will never be another.”

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Grateful Dead Live at Desert Sky Pavilion on 1994-03-04

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DSBD --> DAT --> CDR; via Charlie Kidder

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