This was posted to DatHeads. I haven't seen it here yet but my apologies if someone else has already forwarded it.
> From: Keith Forman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Newly Uncovered GD Reels?...Possibly...May Need Assistance! > Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 20:18:30 -0500 > > Hey Ya'll, > > So, here is the story. A friend of mine works in a head shop in > the middle of nowhere in Rhode Island - Charlestown, RI to be exact. A > couple of weeks ago he called me to tell me that his boss had about 10 reel > to reels (8 hrs. of each) of Grateful Dead recordings taped at the Fillmore > East from 1967-1970. Being well read on my compendiums and deadbases, I > quickly thought to myself, "There sure are a bunch of Fillmore East dates > that have never been circulated, especially during 67 and 68." So I began > spouting questions at my buddy. Here is what I got: > Supposedly, this guy who owns the reels was given them in a shroud > of secrecy. Some of his buddies (3 or 4) had worked at the Fillmore East > and recorded the shows. They all swore never to give them to anyone. One > of these people who worked at the Fillmore lived with the guy who now owns > the reel to reels. Supposedly, this individual got into some shit with the > law or something and bailed, leaving behind these reels. Is it > un-circulated material? As of now, I do not know! > Now, I am certainly aware of many stories surrounding the 2/13 and > 2/14/70 tapes in which a couple of brothers, who were ushers at the > Fillmore, taped those shows. But, I have a solid inclination that these > are completely different shows, with entirely different lineage. In the > next week or two I will be going to this persons house to do some > investigation. > Here is where you guys come in. If these are un-circulated shows > they MUST be transferred to DAT. And unfortunately, I do not think my > trusty D-8 is right for the job. So, if they are what I think they are, I > am requesting the assistance (and equipment) of a/some kind soul(s) on this > list. Preferably someone who has done Reel to Reel transfers in the past. > If this is you, and you think you would be interested in helping, please > e-mail me. > I will keep updated the list and anyone who contacts me on this > somewhat intriguing story. Don't get your hopes up, this could all be > highly circulated material. Nonetheless, I am feeling reel-ly good about > the possibility of finding a long-lost hidden gem in there. > > Peace, > Keith in Rhode Island >
