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swim09 · 05-28-2009, 01:18 AM

I was just looking at some of the desriptions for the trax series and i was looking at vol.4 and in the description it says,4.30.1996 Classic Amphitheatre, Richmond, VA was the show that started the Crash tour. In addition to hearing many new songs for the first time, fans in attendance were the first to hear the new sound system which DMB had recently inherited from the Grateful Dead. This sound system helped to take DMB’s live show experience to the next level. The Richmond show was also the show that marks the introduction of multi-track recording on tour.

anyone have any information on exactly how or why they "inherited" their sound system? I love finding out new things about the band and random facts like this especially interest me.

jas230314 · 05-28-2009, 01:25 AM

I think thats about it as to any of us knowing it... but its a great bit of knowledge to have. My guess is they bought it haha

swim09 · 05-28-2009, 01:42 AM

Maby i'm just a little too superstitious, but after the Grateful Dead had the tour from hell in 95' (Deer Creek for example) and Jerry dying, I would have believed it was cursed at the time. luckily it worked out pretty good for DMB haha

crussell37 · 05-28-2009, 04:39 AM

i think i remember from one of my friends telling me, hes a big Dead fan, he said that Jerry loved dave and the rest of the band so much that he wished for them to have it if anything were ever to happen to the Grateful Dead.

PilotC150 · 05-28-2009, 04:47 AM

The two black mats that Dave stands on (they are triggers that turn his mic on and off) were originally from The Grateful Dead. I believe I read somewhere that the names from the former band are still on the bottom of the mats.

loriocookie · 05-28-2009, 04:49 AM

It's true. I know that in 2000, Dave was using Jerry's microphone...I would love to share that story, because it is tres cool, but you all wouldn't believe me anyways. But, yeah, totally true.

JBScout21 · 05-28-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by loriocookie

It's true. I know that in 2000, Dave was using Jerry's microphone...I would love to share that story, because it is tres cool, but you all wouldn't believe me anyways. But, yeah, totally true.

Do tell!

milo420dmb · 05-28-2009, 06:43 AM

Coran Capshaw is a HUGE Deadhead.. He's been to over dead 200 shows and that is how they got some of the sound system...

Edit: and yes, once they purchased some of the speakers etc, there live show/sound was much better...

Seanieb · 05-28-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotC150

The two black mats that Dave stands on (they are triggers that turn his mic on and off) were originally from The Grateful Dead. I believe I read somewhere that the names from the former band are still on the bottom of the mats.

This is true. Dave's says Jerry and Boyd's says Phil. Pretty cool.

rebels07 · 05-28-2009, 08:31 AM

I've forever been trying to figure out what he stands on during shows. Thanks for letting me know!

tombellanca · 05-28-2009, 08:48 AM

my additional 2cents...
Dan Healy, a long-time G.Dead soundman (replaced in 1994) toured with the DMB starting I think at the UNLV shows in May 1995 teaching the DMB sound-guys what he knows.

OneSweetMonkey · 05-28-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by loriocookie

It's true. I know that in 2000, Dave was using Jerry's microphone...I would love to share that story, because it is tres cool, but you all wouldn't believe me anyways. But, yeah, totally true.

I would love to hear your story. I'll believe you. PM me if you don't want to get blasted by skeptics...

zachyd · 05-28-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by loriocookie

It's true. I know that in 2000, Dave was using Jerry's microphone...I would love to share that story, because it is tres cool, but you all wouldn't believe me anyways. But, yeah, totally true.

I would love to hear...

OneSweetMonkey · 05-28-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by zachyd

I would love to hear...

Hey buddy!

zachyd · 05-28-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSweetMonkey

Hey buddy!

Now there's a guy I haven't talked to in quite awhile...

How goes it man!?

OneSweetMonkey · 05-28-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by zachyd

Now there's a guy I haven't talked to in quite awhile...

How goes it man!?

It's going OK man! I know it's been a while. I left here for a bit. You know how it goes. How are you, brother?

Hey, you're coming this way for SPAC, huh?

zachyd · 05-28-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSweetMonkey

It's going OK man! I know it's been a while. I left here for a bit. You know how it goes. How are you, brother?

Hey, you're coming this way for SPAC, huh?

Yeah, I feel you. I'm doing alright, been traveling alot for Bruce Springsteen.

Will you be at SPAC? If so, maybe we can attempt to finally meet.

OneSweetMonkey · 05-28-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by zachyd

Yeah, I feel you. I'm doing alright, been traveling alot for Bruce Springsteen.

Will you be at SPAC? If so, maybe we can attempt to finally meet.

haha. I wasn't planning on it this year, bro. But I'll for sure let you know if things change.

VanHorneDog · 05-28-2009, 09:59 AM

i wanna hear this story, i love a good story.

mismetti · 05-28-2009, 12:59 PM

Man, I FINALLY know now the reason for those (rubber?) mats! Thanks for the info!

That's actually pretty clever, I had never heard of microphones that switch on/off depending whether you're standing on mats.

bva816 · 05-28-2009, 01:06 PM

This is a good thread. I never even knew they inherited the Grateful Dead sound system. Also, I'd love to hear that story. Do post.

Latz41 · 05-28-2009, 02:17 PM

This is cool.

warehouse1421 · 05-28-2009, 02:21 PM

they should cover some Dead shit

velvet_sea_00 · 05-28-2009, 02:30 PM

Ya learn something new everyday!

Thanks for that.

khronik2002 · 05-28-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by warehouse1421

they should cover some Dead shit

Yep. Crazy Fingers gets my vote.

gfdead · 05-28-2009, 02:37 PM

The Grateful Dead's sound system was notorious - it was called "The Wall of Sound".

Is that the system you're talking about? I didnt knew DMB 'inherited' it, but here is a link about the wall of sound - it doesnt mention DMB, but def a possibility nonetheless.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of...(Grateful_Dead)

gfdead · 05-28-2009, 02:38 PM

Here is GREAT depiction of the "wall of sound"

http://dozin.com/wallofsound/

tombellanca · 05-28-2009, 02:42 PM

DMB definently did NOT inherit the wall of sound. (That was gone a long time ago)
I doubt they even got the speakers the Dead used in the 90's. My guess is all that stuff didn't even belong to the Dead and was rented on a tour by tour basis.
I would not be surprised though if they got some of the on-stage setups. I wonder when DMB started using the IEM system. The Dead were one of the 1st bands to use it starting in 1992. Maybe DMB inherited that system as well.

avsfan · 05-28-2009, 02:59 PM

they purchased it after jerry died

swim09 · 05-31-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by loriocookie

It's true. I know that in 2000, Dave was using Jerry's microphone...I would love to share that story, because it is tres cool, but you all wouldn't believe me anyways. But, yeah, totally true.

Would love to hear our story also. please share it.

05-28-2009, 01:18 AM	#1
swim09 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Starkvegas/ Jackson,MS Posts: 542 Shows Seen: 16 DMB Hub Stubs: 4 My Tour Central Stats	DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? I was just looking at some of the desriptions for the trax series and i was looking at vol.4 and in the description it says,4.30.1996 Classic Amphitheatre, Richmond, VA was the show that started the Crash tour. In addition to hearing many new songs for the first time, fans in attendance were the first to hear the new sound system which DMB had recently inherited from the Grateful Dead. This sound system helped to take DMB’s live show experience to the next level. The Richmond show was also the show that marks the introduction of multi-track recording on tour. anyone have any information on exactly how or why they "inherited" their sound system? I love finding out new things about the band and random facts like this especially interest me.

05-28-2009, 01:25 AM	#2
jas230314 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 6,727 Shows Seen: 31 DMB Hub Stubs: 14 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? I think thats about it as to any of us knowing it... but its a great bit of knowledge to have. My guess is they bought it haha __________________ Thanks to all #CvilleAnts who tweeted Stefan!! 11/19 and 11/20 Best shows I've ever seen, I'll miss this band

05-28-2009, 01:42 AM	#3
swim09 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Starkvegas/ Jackson,MS Posts: 542 Shows Seen: 16 DMB Hub Stubs: 4 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? Maby i'm just a little too superstitious, but after the Grateful Dead had the tour from hell in 95' (Deer Creek for example) and Jerry dying, I would have believed it was cursed at the time. luckily it worked out pretty good for DMB haha

05-28-2009, 04:39 AM	#4
crussell37 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 152 Shows Seen: 1 DMB Hub Stubs: 3 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? i think i remember from one of my friends telling me, hes a big Dead fan, he said that Jerry loved dave and the rest of the band so much that he wished for them to have it if anything were ever to happen to the Grateful Dead. __________________ *2005* - 6.13, *2006* - 6.03, 8.01 *2007* - 7.08, 8.17, 8.18, 8.26, 11.13 *2008* - 4.06, 5.30, 5.31, 6.7, 7.5, 7.25, 7.26, 8.2, 8.9, 8.10 *2009* - 04.25, 7.18, 7.19, 7.31, 8.01, 8.14, 8.15, 9.26 *2010* - 06.18, 6.19,...

05-28-2009, 04:47 AM	#5
PilotC150 Alpine Bound Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 19,981 Shows Seen: 24 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? The two black mats that Dave stands on (they are triggers that turn his mic on and off) were originally from The Grateful Dead. I believe I read somewhere that the names from the former band are still on the bottom of the mats. __________________ "People ask us all the time...."What's your favorite place to play?" Now, you got your Gorges and you got your Red Rocks and so on, but there's an inexplicable magic that envelopes Alpine Valley. The band is the first to tell you how much they like coming back."

05-28-2009, 04:49 AM	#6
loriocookie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115 Shows Seen: 0 DMB Hub Stubs: 1 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? It's true. I know that in 2000, Dave was using Jerry's microphone...I would love to share that story, because it is tres cool, but you all wouldn't believe me anyways. But, yeah, totally true.

05-28-2009, 06:43 AM	#8
milo420dmb Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 10,752 Shows Seen: 72 DMB Hub Stubs: 20 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? Coran Capshaw is a HUGE Deadhead.. He's been to over dead 200 shows and that is how they got some of the sound system... Edit: and yes, once they purchased some of the speakers etc, there live show/sound was much better... __________________ Free Music Last edited by milo420dmb; 05-28-2009 at 06:45 AM.

05-28-2009, 08:31 AM	#10
rebels07 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 438 Shows Seen: 16 DMB Hub Stubs: 10 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? I've forever been trying to figure out what he stands on during shows. Thanks for letting me know! __________________ My band!

05-28-2009, 08:48 AM	#11
tombellanca Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 263 Shows Seen: 55 DMB Hub Stubs: 17 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? my additional 2cents... Dan Healy, a long-time G.Dead soundman (replaced in 1994) toured with the DMB starting I think at the UNLV shows in May 1995 teaching the DMB sound-guys what he knows.

05-28-2009, 09:59 AM	#19
VanHorneDog Loving Wings Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 20,571 Shows Seen: 21 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? i wanna hear this story, i love a good story. __________________ I make beer, I play music, I rub people the wrong way on the internet. :D

05-28-2009, 12:59 PM	#20
mismetti Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 291 Shows Seen: 1 DMB Hub Stubs: 4 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? Man, I FINALLY know now the reason for those (rubber?) mats! Thanks for the info! That's actually pretty clever, I had never heard of microphones that switch on/off depending whether you're standing on mats.

05-28-2009, 01:06 PM	#21
bva816 I heart Dave's man fur. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,034 Shows Seen: 6 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? This is a good thread. I never even knew they inherited the Grateful Dead sound system. Also, I'd love to hear that story. Do post. __________________ Tweet, tweet. _Bridget "Sun will shine no matter what I do" -DJM

05-28-2009, 02:17 PM	#22
Latz41 Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 391 Shows Seen: 67 DMB Hub Stubs: 21 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? This is cool.

05-28-2009, 02:21 PM	#23
warehouse1421 Waker > Morning Sun Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MSU/Mississippi Posts: 695 Shows Seen: 2 DMB Hub Stubs: 3 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? they should cover some Dead shit __________________ Phish: 4 Widespread Panic: 22 Dave Matthews Band: 8

05-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#24
velvet_sea_00 DMBPhriendly Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 710 Ashbury St. Posts: 503 Shows Seen: 13 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? Ya learn something new everyday! Thanks for that. __________________ Peace~Jen MYSPACE My Show List

05-28-2009, 02:37 PM	#26
gfdead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 617 Shows Seen: 27 DMB Hub Stubs: 11 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? The Grateful Dead's sound system was notorious - it was called "The Wall of Sound". Is that the system you're talking about? I didnt knew DMB 'inherited' it, but here is a link about the wall of sound - it doesnt mention DMB, but def a possibility nonetheless. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of...(Grateful_Dead) __________________ Phish: Bethel, NY 3x Furthur: Best Buy (2x) & Radio City (2x) Soulive: Brooklyn Bowl "Bowlive"

05-28-2009, 02:38 PM	#27
gfdead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 617 Shows Seen: 27 DMB Hub Stubs: 11 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? Here is GREAT depiction of the "wall of sound" http://dozin.com/wallofsound/ __________________ Phish: Bethel, NY 3x Furthur: Best Buy (2x) & Radio City (2x) Soulive: Brooklyn Bowl "Bowlive"

05-28-2009, 02:42 PM	#28
tombellanca Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 263 Shows Seen: 55 DMB Hub Stubs: 17 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? DMB definently did NOT inherit the wall of sound. (That was gone a long time ago) I doubt they even got the speakers the Dead used in the 90's. My guess is all that stuff didn't even belong to the Dead and was rented on a tour by tour basis. I would not be surprised though if they got some of the on-stage setups. I wonder when DMB started using the IEM system. The Dead were one of the 1st bands to use it starting in 1992. Maybe DMB inherited that system as well.

05-28-2009, 02:59 PM	#29
avsfan YO! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wisco Posts: 22,649 Shows Seen: 121 DMB Hub Stubs: 27 My Tour Central Stats	Re: DMB inherited Grateful Dead's old sounsystem? they purchased it after jerry died __________________ commisioner of octobongs and bad decisions. Summer '13 Alpine,, End the summer with getting married at Gorge i dont know what it is, but everytime we get back here. this is our favorite place to play...... D.J.M 8.31.02 http://www.facebook.com/dmb41 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17880535/alpine_seating.pdf

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