Grateful Dead Bootlegs - The 90s
November 10, 2021 • 1 Comments
As a continuation of the new series on Thirsty Vinyl, this post covers the complete list of Grateful Dead bootlegs released on vinyl in the 1990s. The 90s were a difficult decade for the Dead and for vinyl records. Jerry finally lost his battle with drug addiction and died on August 9th, 1995, and vinyl...Read more
Grateful Dead Bootlegs - The 80s
October 22, 2021 • 0 Comment
As a continuation of the new series on Thirsty Vinyl, this installment covers the complete list of Grateful Dead bootlegs released on vinyl in the 1980s. The 80s were a daedal decade for the Dead in many ways. They officially released six albums, three of which were live Dead recordings (Dead Set in 1980, Reckoning...Read more
Grateful Dead Bootlegs - The 60s and 70s
October 9, 2021 • 0 Comment
Only a band like the Grateful Dead could have such a long and rich history of bootlegs on vinyl. Contributing factors varied and were plentiful. The Dead were pioneers in promoting free music and had full time followers, tapers and soundboard magicians, like Betty and Bear, which meant lots of recordings of their live shows...Read more
Ultimate Beer Glass Guide to the Galaxy
July 4, 2021 • 0 Comment
Now that we’ve established that beer should be poured into a glass correctly, the next step is to pair the right beer with the right glass. According to cicerones, the shape of a glass can affect the overall drinking experience including how the beer tastes, what aromas your nose registers and the degree of nucleation,...Read more
A Complete History of Morning Dew on Vinyl
April 26, 2021 • 0 Comment
“Morning Dew” is an iconic folk song made famous by the Grateful Dead and its history is rich and full of renditions you’re probably not aware of. Before we dive into its origin and cover all its versions on vinyl, let’s talk basics. “Morning Dew” tells the beautifully haunting story of the morning after the...Read more
The Perfect Pour
April 26, 2021 • 0 Comment
When pouring beer into a glass, there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. That may sound pretentious because it is, but it’s still true. After reading this article, you’ll know the difference and you can start correcting family and friends out of love, not condescension, because they deserve...Read more
