Massive Live Concert Archive — 5,000+ Hours of Original Recordings (1986–2015) — $30,000
Serious collectors, archivists, and music historians: this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a private, high-quality archive of original live concert recordings spanning nearly 30 years.
From February 1986 through September 2015, I recorded every concert I attended—from small clubs to legendary venues—across Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Denver, where I lived over the years. The result is an archive of at least 5,000 hours of live music, captured with evolving professional recording formats:
1986–1997: High-bias analog cassette masters
1998–2004: Digital Audio Tape (DAT) recordings
2005–2015: High-resolution 24-bit / 96kHz recordings, captured to hard disk and transferred to DVDR FLAC
These are not random bootlegs—they are professional-level audience masters, recorded with care, optimal placement, and attention to fidelity. They document a powerful era of live American music from the inside.
Primary Focus of the Archive:
The core of this collection centers around artists I followed extensively
Grateful Dead (and post-Jerry family bands)
Bob Dylan
Allman Brothers Band
Santana
Steely Dan
Blues Traveler
Tom Petty
Yonder Mountain String Band
Also included are recordings from many other legendary performers, including:
Van Morrison
Tears for Fears
Dolly Parton
Jackson Browne
The Rolling Stones
Phish
The Eagles
Bruce Springsteen
Roger Waters
John Mellencamp
David Byrne
David Bowie
U2
…and many others. Even for the lesser-represented artists, recordings were made with the same professional standards and care.
Venues:
The archive includes over 100 shows from Red Rocks Amphitheatre, capturing the magic and acoustics of one of the world’s most iconic venues. It also features dozens of recordings from historic theaters, clubs, and arenas throughout the Northwest, Bay Area, and Denver.
Included:
Original cassette masters
Hundreds of DAT tapes, meticulously labeled and organized
Dozens of FLAC DVDs with 24-bit/96kHz recordings
Recording Equipment:
Cassette Era (1986–1997): Sony TCM D5 & TCM D6 decks
DAT Era (1998–2004): Sony TCD-D8 and PCM M1
High-Resolution Era (2005–2015): Sound Devices 722 hard disk recorder
Price: $30,000 firm
This is a complete and original archive, not available for piecemeal sale or duplication. Ideal for a serious collector, music preservationist, or archival institution.
Local pickup only. In-person meeting required.
Please reply with your name, a brief background or reason for interest, and a phone number. Serious inquiries only—no lowball offers or resellers.