Dead Show/podcast for 1/3/25

 

 On this first Friday of 2025, we continue with the conclusion of the Grateful Dead's New Year's Eve concert from December 31, 1971 at Winterland in San Francisco. 

A long, fun if somewhat sloppy at times show, the enjoyment the band was having is evident throughout.. After a Bill Graham intro they go into Truckin' then Billy really goes off as they go into a Other One jam, then quite interestingly enough into Me & My Uncle before going back into The Other One.. Some other highlights here include the first ever version of Big River, and the last Pigpen version of 'The Same Thing' which the band would not bring back for 20 years... There is some great high energy jamming in the 2nd half of the set, which apparently went on until 3:45 AM.

 

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA
12/31/1971 - Friday

Two     

Truckin' [8:45] >
Drums [3:07] >
The Other One Jam [6:01] >
Me And My Uncle [2:50] >
The Other One [10:19]
Space [1:53] >
Black Peter [8:38]
Big River [3:32]
The Same Thing [7:22]
Ramble On Rose [5:45]
Sugar Magnolia [6:42]
Not Fade Away [6:09] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:08] >
Not Fade Away [3:00]

Encore     
Casey Jones [5:24]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010325.mp3 

My sincere thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Here's to a healthy and happy 2025!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/27/24

 

Happy New Year! 

ok, I know I'm a few days early... but this NYE set by the Dead should put you in the mood to say goodbye to 2024 and to ring in a brand new 2025...

This show occurred at an important turning point for the Dead, as they moved forward with many 'new' tunes and with Keith and Donna as members of the band (Donna makes her vocal debut here on 'One More Saturday Night').

The sound on this FM broadcast is generally very good and the band is tight. The boys play here with a great youthful enthusiasm.. They open with 'Dancin' In the Streets' which they wouldn't play again until June of 76.. This is a long and fun first set, clocking in at over 90 minutes.. Pig has some great moments here - Mr. Charlie, Chinatown Shuffle and Next Time You See Me are great.. 

All in all a great first set, we'll hear set 2 next week.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA
12/31/1971 - Friday

One     
Dancing In The Street [#8:29]  
Mr. Charlie [3:38]  
Brown Eyed Women [4:22]  
Beat It On Down The Line [2:56]  
You Win Again [3:36]  
Jack Straw [4:31]  
Sugaree [7:01]  
El Paso [4:14]>  
Chinatown Shuffle [2:35]  
Tennessee Jed [6:41]  
Mexicali Blues [3:16]  
China Cat Sunflower [4:40] >
I Know You Rider [5:18]  
Next Time You See Me [4:30]  
Playing In The Band [6:09]  
Loser [6:15]  
One More Saturday Night (1) [4:23#] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122724.mp3 

Thanks for your support this year.. it means alot.. 

Happy New Year. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/20/24

Here's a bit of a Christmas present from the Deadpod - a great second set from December 12, 1973 at the Omni in Atlanta. 

This features a fine combination of classic tunes and some unusual combos (see Mississipi Half-Step into Me & Bobby McGee, as well as Wharf Rat> Me & My Uncle>Eyes).

All the songs here are first rate - the China >Rider is wonderful as is the GSET.. then we get a complete Weather Report Suite..Eyes of the World into Morning Dew is one for the ages.. 

Then, after this massive set, I've included the soundcheck for this show, which has some really fun versions and even some Holiday sounds!

I hope you enjoy!

 

Grateful Dead
The Omni Atlanta, GA
12/12/1973

Two     

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:23] >
Me And Bobby McGee [5:06][0:12]
China Cat Sunflower [6:48] >
Jam [1:29] >
I Know You Rider [4:57][2:01]
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:10]
Row Jimmy [9:05] %
Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:21] >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:33] >
Let It Grow [11:11] %
Wharf Rat [9:05] >
Me And My Uncle [2:48][0:18]
Eyes Of The World [12:27] >
Morning Dew [14:41] %
Sugar Magnolia

Encore     
Casey Jones - (missing from tape)

Soundcheck:
Sleigh Ride
Rip It Up
Blue Suede Shoes
Peggy-O
Jack Straw
Cumberland Blues
Thirty Days

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122024.mp3 

I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukka, and Winter Solstice!

thank you for all you kindness and support... 
 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/13/24

This week's Deadpod takes us down south to Atlanta Georgia, where the Dead played the first of 36 shows at the Omni back on December 12, 1973. This long and very tasty first set features many of the classics, all played quite well. It features only the second time that 'Peggy-O' was played, great sound throughout, and a very long and spacey 'Playin' In the Band' to end this first set. 

Next week we'll play both set 2 and the soundchecks which are amazing in themselves..

Enjoy

 

Grateful Dead
The Omni Atlanta, GA
12/12/1973

One     
[1:31:22]
The Promised Land [3:09][0:09]
Sugaree [7:13][0:18]
Mexicali Blues [3:13][0:19]
Tennessee Jed [7:53][0:31]
Jack Straw [4:44][0:28]
Don't Ease Me In %
Looks Like Rain %
They Love Each Other
[0:11]
El Paso %
Peggy-O [5:42][0:12]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:12][0:17]
Brown Eyed Women [4:49][0:24]
Big River [4:49][0:21]
Deal [4:37][0:24]
Playing In The Band [22:00]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121324.mp3 

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/6/24

We welcome December this week by returning to the second set of the band's performance at the Golden Hall in San Diego on November 24, 1979.

This set has an upbeat beginning with 'Alabama Getaway' going into a classic 'Greatest Story Every Told' - listen for Phil in that wild transition.

'Ship of Fools' follows, with Jerry giving us a find rendition complete with some extended soloing where it doesn't usually occur. 'Terrapin Station' follows, leading into a long and interesting 'Playin In the Band '.

Drums goes into a short Space, then we're treated to 'Sailor>Saint', followed by a fine 'Wharf Rat'. The boys then rock it up with a good 'Sugar Magnolia' and the obligatory 'One More Saturday Night' encore. 

Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA 11/24/1979 - Saturday     

Two     
Alabama Getaway [7:22] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:07]
Ship Of Fools [9:55]
Terrapin Station [12:20] >
Playing In The Band [14:23] >
Drums >
Space [1:47] >
Lost Sailor [6:10] >
Saint Of Circumstance [5:27] >
Wharf Rat [9:27] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:06]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night [4:46]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120624.mp3 

Hope this finds you warm and dry! 

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/28/24

Happy Thanksgiving

As is the custom here on the Deadpod, this Thanksgiving we feature an acoustic set and I think we are especially fortunate this year as this set is one of the very best such sets from 1970.

From September 20, 1970 this set from the Fillmore East features both David Grisman and David Nelson on mandolin for much of the set, including a very unusual 'Big Railroad Blues' and an acoustic 'Truckin'. Jerry is in particular fine voice throughout, especially on 'To Lay Me Down'. 

If you are a fan of acoustic Dead this is a set to savor  .. I hope you enjoy.. 

 

 

Grateful Dead
Fillmore East
New York, NY 9/20/1970 - Sunday

One
 
Uncle John's Band [6:47]
Deep Elem Blues [5:51]
Friend Of The Devil [3:32]
Big Railroad Blues [3:14]
Dark Hollow [2:56]
Ripple [4:20]
To Lay Me Down [5:12]
Truckin' [5:35][0:12]
Rosalie McFall [2:24]
Cumberland Blues [5:04]
New Speedway Boogie [9:31]
Brokedown Palace [5:13] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112824.mp3 

 

I have far more to be thankful for than I can express here.. first of all to all of you who reached out with your well wishes and concern during my recent surgery and recovery.. to my doctors and nurses who did such a wonderful job helping to get me back home.. and of course to my beautiful wife without which I never would have been able to see this through... 

 

I hope this finds each of you well and warm in the company of family and friends...