Dead Show/podcast for 12/26/08

I do hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! The band often played very good runs up to the famous New Year's Eve shows - often these shows would be better than the NYE show itself. This week I decided to bring you one of these 'NYE' run shows, this one from 1990. Bruce Hornsby is with the band and does a wonderful Valley Road to end this first set. I'll bring you the second set next week - I hope you enjoy it..

Grateful Dead Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 12/30/90 - Sunday
One Bertha ; Feel Like A Stranger ; Candyman ; Me And My Uncle > Maggie's Farm ; High Time ; Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again ; Tennessee Jed ; Valley Road

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod122608.mp3

Happy New Year!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/19/08

Merry Christmas!

I do hope this finds all of you well and happy this holiday season - its a time we should all reflect on the blessings we have, hard as that is sometimes during times like these..

As always I like to bring you some acoustic music this time of year..
So here is a set from the famous fall of 1980 shows.. as well as a couple wonderful Garcia/Grisman cuts from an NPR interview they did in 1993..

Grateful Dead Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA 10/2/80 - Thursday
One Dark Hollow [#3:19] ; Iko Iko [3:42] ; The Race Is On [2:55] ; To Lay Me Down [8:58] ; Cassidy [5:06] ; Jack-A-Roe [4:37] ; On The Road Again[3:13] ; Bird Song [7:37] > Ripple [4:47]

Jerry Garcia & David Grisman
NPR Studios
NYC, NY
9/17/93
Shady Grove, Jenny Jenkins, So What

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121908.mp3

I wish all of you peace and happiness this Christmas season.......... thanks for all your support and for being there for me.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/12/08

I can't believe how fast the year is flying by! Almost over, and this week I'm bringing you a show requested by one of my listeners - this one sounds great this holiday season - its Jerry Garcia, John Kahn, Bill Kruetzman and Merl Saunders at Pacific High Studios on February 2, 1972.
This is probably an FM source and so its a little compressed - but the music makes up for it.. check out the fine instrumental version of 'Imagine'..
Hope you enjoy it, and that you can find the time for all the things that you love this Holiday season..

Jerry Garcia, John Kahn, Bill Kruetzman & Merl Saunders
Pacific High Studio, San Francisco, CA

February 6, 1972
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry (1)
Expressway (To Your Heart), That's The Touch I Like, Save Mother Earth >Imagine
That's All Right, Mama,Who's Loving You Tonight,When I Paint My Masterpiece
I Was Made To Love Her, Lonely Avenue, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121208.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 12/05/08

Hope you had a wonderful holiday - this week I'm going to finish playing that wonderful show from 1971 we started two weeks ago - this second part features an absolutely inspired Not Fade Away->Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad into one of those classic Pigpen Lovelights..

Grateful Dead - August 4, 1971
Terminal Island Correctional Facility - San Pedro, CA
Cumberland Blues, Big Boss Man, Sugaree, El Paso, Mr. Charlie
Not Fade Away->Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad ->Lovelight

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod120508.mp3

thanks for picking us up and be well and safe, my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/28/08

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.. I know how grateful I am for all my blessings and hope you feel the same way..
This week I continue my tradition of bringing you acoustic Dead around the holidays.
Two shows this week - the first from the iconic accoustic sets from the fall of 1980:

Grateful Dead - September 30, 1980 Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA
On The Road Again, Jack-A-Roe, Monkey And The Engineer, Bird Song, Dark Hollow, Rosalie McFall
Heaven Help The Fool, China Doll, Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie -> Ripple

The second, a bit lower souond quality but still so fun to listen to.. is actually the 'Bob Weir band' - but Jerry sits in for all of the show and Mickey for most of it..

Rambler Room - Loyola University Chicago, IL 11/17/78a - Friday
One Winin' Boy Blues [4:09] ; Tom Dooley [3:15] ; This Time Forever [4:38] ; Deep Elem Blues [3:19] ; KC Moan [3:38] ; Knockin' On Heaven's Door [7:59] ; Big Boy Pete [3:18] ; Jack-A-Roe [4:32] ; Dark Hollow [3:39] ; Oh Boy [2:08]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112808.mp3

Thanks for picking us up.. Enjoy and be well, my friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/21/08

This week we're lucky enough to have a show that was previously unreleased and unknown from 1971. While '71 might not be "primal" Dead, it certainly shows us relatively a relatively 'raw' and power-packed lineup. I really enjoy this set and think you will too -

Grateful Dead - August 4, 1971
Terminal Island Correctional Facility - San Pedro, CA
Truckin', Yellow Dog Story, Bertha, Me And Bobby McGee
Hard To Handle, China Cat Sunflower ->I Know You Rider, Loser
Playing In The Band, Next Time You See Me, Me And My Uncle, Casey Jones

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112108.mp3

As we head into Thanksgiving - let me express how grateful I am to have such wonderful listeners as you! Thanks for picking us up - Enjoy..

Dead Show/podcast for 11/14/08

This week we have the pleasure of listening to the second set of 6/26/76. Just from the setlist you can see this is a truly classic set.. I have a fondness for a great Playin' and this show also has a wonderful Crazy Fingers, and a beautiful Stella Blue..

Grateful Dead Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL 6/26/76 - Saturday
Two Playing In The Band [15:06] > Saint Stephen [9:46] > The Wheel [5:37] > Playing In The Band Reprise [2:42] % Samson And Delilah [5:46] % Crazy Fingers [8:28] > Stella Blue [10:57] ; [2:27] ; Around And Around [6:55] > One More Saturday Night [4:31]
Encore U.S. Blues [5:07]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod111408.mp3

Thanks for picking us up.. hope you enjoy it!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/7/08

This week's Deadpod was suggested to me by a posting on a list server I belong to that claimed this show had "the best" Peggy O ever... now I'm not a believer in that sort of thing generally - too many wonderful versions of these songs to identify, in most cases, "the best" version of any of them.. but it did get me to pull this one out and give it a listen..I was pleased and hope you will be too .. 2nd set next week..

Grateful Dead Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL 6/26/76 - Saturday
One The Promised Land [3:59] ; [1:17] ; Sugaree [9:27] % Cassidy [4:12] % Row Jimmy [9:48] % Mama Tried [2:43] Tennessee Jed [8:53] % Looks Like Rain [7:41] % Scarlet Begonias % Lazy Lightnin' [2:54] > Supplication [4:39] ; [1:33] ; Peggy-O [7:53] ; The Music Never Stopped [5:55]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod110708.mp3

Be well and thanks for picking us up!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/31/08

The wheel keeps turning and it can't slow down....
I thought it appropriate to play something to start this week's Deadpod in memory of a lovely man and wonderful musician, Merl Saunders..

I think you'll enjoy the rest of the show from the Centrum - a great Terrapin and the always nice Dear Mr. Fantasy->Hey Jude are highlights for me..

Have a WONDERFUL Halloween

Merl Saunders & Jerry Garcia - 'That's the Touch I Like", 3/1/75 Keystone Berkeley CA

Grateful Dead The Centrum Worcester, MA 4/9/88 - Saturday

Looks Like Rain [9:03] ; Terrapin Station [11:11] > Drums [6:43] > Space [7:11] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:01] > I Need A Miracle [3:17] > Dear Mr. Fantasy [3:40] > Hey Jude Reprise [4:04] > Throwing Stones [9:07] > Not Fade Away [8:57]

and of course.. Werewolves of London, 10/31/91 Oakland CA

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod103108.mp3

Keep your fingers crossed, and please vote this tuesday!!!

Say a prayer for Merle..

Reports tell us that Merle passed on this morning due to complications from an infection.. lets hope he's jamming with Jerry again..

Dead Show/podcast for 10/24/08

This week would have marked the 56th Birthday of Brent Mydland - so I decided to play something from the late 80s- a period where I really enjoy Brent's contributions. An interesting set list and some inspired playing from both Brent and Jerry (especially in the 2nd set which I'll be bringing you next week)..

Grateful Dead The Centrum Worcester, MA
Date 4/9/88 - Saturday
One Big Boss Man [4:52] ; Walkin' Blues [8:01] ; Far From Me [5:37] ; Candyman [6:51] ; Me And My Uncle [2:41] > Mexicali Blues [5:53] ; Tennessee Jed [7:50] ; When I Paint My Masterpiece [4:59] ; Deal [7:07]
Two Hell In A Bucket [7:10] > Iko Iko [5:42]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod102408.mp3

Thanks for all the good wishes sent to me on my surgery - I'm getting a little better each day :)

Also of note, I just sent out the copies of 'Rockin' The Cradle' - if you don't receive yours in a week and are expecting it get in touch...

Thanks as always for all your support !! Have a great week!

No Deadpod for 10/17/08

I'm home from the hospital but still on the mend - sorry but no Deadpod this week -
I'll try and get something up next friday -
till then thanks for the good wishes and all your support!

Be well, Friends.

-the professor

Dead Show/podcast for 10/10/08

This week we're treated to the second set of October 2nd, 1977 from Portland OR.
I think you'll find this to be a a real treat - a wonderful Samson kicks it off, followed by a nearly perfect Scarlet->Fire. I think you'll love what Garcia does here - especially in the transition!
The Playin' that follows becomes gloriously out there - I think you'll find Phil is really taking the lead here and in the great jams that follow - the Truckin' and Other One are really fabulous examples of this era of the Dead at its best..

Grateful Dead Paramount Theatre Portland, OR 10/2/77 - Sunday
Samson And Delilah [6:31] ; Scarlet Begonias [8:57] > Fire On The Mountain [11:45] ; Funiculi Funicula [0:36] ; Playing In The Band [8:59] > Drums [6:02] > The Wheel [5:20] > Truckin' [8:53] > The Other One [7:18] > Wharf Rat [10:53] > Sugar Magnolia [8:50]
Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:09]


I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who made contributions during my pledge drive - once again I can only express my thanks and tell you that Deadheads are the kindest folks around.. I'll have those Egypt CD sets out to you as soon as I get them in from Rhino (and I'm back up and around)..
speaking of up and around, there won't be a Deadpod next week - I have to get some surgery done on my leg next week and know I won't be back in time for next Friday's show.. sorry about that.. hopefully I'll feel up to it for the week of the 24th...

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod101008.mp3

Be well and thanks so much for picking us up!

Out of Rockin' The Cradle

Sorry but I'm afraid I won't be able to send out any more Rockin' The Cradle CDs to those of you who are considering donating to the Deadpod..
Thanks much for all your help but they've just run out!!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/3/08

I don't always get to play requests - but sometimes I can and this week I'm sharing a show that was recently requested - October 2nd, 1977. This is a fine performance - and a Betty board to boot. I think the fun they're having back on stage is clearly reflected in their playing. This is a fine recording of a fun show I think you'll enjoy.

I need to take a moment to THANK everyone who contributed to the Deadpod last week!! Your support will be a huge help to keep us strong and to support our community radio station KOPN. I'm going to do my best to get those copies of 'Rockin' the Cradle' out to you as soon as I can. I have to wait to get them from Rhino, and I go in for surgery in a little over a week - so it might be a little while before they go out - so please be patient. I'll get them out to everyone! thanks again!!!

It's not too late to make a donation - just click the button on the left hand side of the page!

Grateful Dead Paramount Theatre Portland, OR
Date 10/2/77 - Sunday
One Casey Jones [9:43] ; Jack Straw [4:39] ; Sunrise [3:47] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:10] ; El Paso [4:07] ; Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:08] ; Let It Grow [12:04] ; Deal [6:36]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod100308.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 9/26/08

This week's Deadpod is big in every way - a wonderful second set that features a fabulous Eyes of the World->Estimated Prophet->Franklin's Tower that lasts nearly an hour and is among the best versions ever of these songs. This comes to us from the great fall of 79 tour, this one is from November 5th, 1979 from the Spectrum in Philadelphia. The entire set is a real treat, starting with a rare second set opening Althea and closing with a truly rocking Sailor-Saint-Sugar Magnolia..

Grateful Dead The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA 11/5/79 - Monday
Althea [12:01] ; Easy To Love You [3:26] ; Eyes Of The World [22:35] > Estimated Prophet [14:28] > Franklin's Tower [13:45] > Space [5:09] > Drums [7:36] > Space [2:39] > Lost Sailor [6:52] > Saint Of Circumstance [5:14] > Sugar Magnolia [8:46]
Encore Casey Jones [5:50]

You can listen to this weeks' Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod092608.mp3

Not only is there alot of great music this week, but I took to heart a suggestion that I try to improve the compression rate on the mp3. Being just another picky deadhead myself, I'm very concerned to have the music sound as good as possible - please let me know if you notice the difference on this week's Deadpod. This does increase the file size, and there are tradeoffs, but it may well be worth the cost.

The other big news this week is that starting next week, KOPN, 89.5 FM, Community radio begins its Fall pledge drive. I'm trying to get a head start on this by asking you for your support for the Deadpod. I do hope you'll consider contributing to the Deadpod and ensuring our continuance. I wanted to let you know this was starting this week because I have an opportunity to send you a very special thank you for supporting the Deadpod - a copy of the brand new release "Rocking the Cradle - Egypt 78" CD/DVD combination set that releases on September 30th!
This two cd/dvd set chronicles the historic shows in Egypt in 1978 - including 95 minutes of concert footage - and I'm so happy to be able to offer this to my listeners who contribute at a $60 level or above. I wanted to get a headstart on this as I'm going to be getting some surgery done later in October and would like to take care of this before all that goes down.. so at any rate, if you'd like to get a copy of this wonderful set, just contribute to the Deadpod during this big membership drive. You can click the 'Make a Donation' button on the left hand side of the page above.. Thank YOU!



Whew! I hope the Deadpod and all the news isn't TOO big! but then again, I always loved the BIG sound of seeing the Dead and I think you'll enjoy this week's show..

Be well and thanks for picking us up!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/19/08

While I only have the second set of this show, I think you'll agree that it's well worth your time. This show features a wonderful pre-Drums seven song segment that starts with a rousing China-Rider, then goes into a rare Stranger->Comes a Time sequeway. Always a favorite, the Comes A Time is blusey and very well played. The band then drives into Estimated into a wonderful He's Gone and a very unexpected Uncle John's Band before a short Drums and Space. The rest of the show is equally well-played - then they pull out a rare double encore to confirm they had as much fun as we do listening.

Grateful Dead
Hartford Civic Center Hartford, CT 5/10/80 - Saturday
Two China Cat Sunflower [6:36] > I Know You Rider [7:03] ; Feel Like A Stranger [7:45] > Comes A Time [8:42] ; Estimated Prophet [10:45] > He's Gone [14:53] > Uncle John's Band [7:32] > Space [3:52] > Drums > Space [1:04] > Not Fade Away [8:51] > Sugar Magnolia [8:18]
Encore Alabama Getaway [4:22] > One More Saturday Night [4:49]


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod091908.mp3

Thanks for picking us up!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/12/08

This week I came across this marvelous Jerry Band show and had to share it with you. I just hadn't heard enough Jerry yet :) I hope you agree after you listen to this gem:

Jerry Garcia Band
Keystone Berkeley, CA 9/11/76
Sugaree, Catfish John, That's What Love Will Make You Do, Friend of the Devil, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Midnight Moonlight

set 2:Second that Emotion, Stop That Train, Don't Let Go, Ride Mighty High

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod091208.mp3

Stay dry and have a great week!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/05/08

I've had some requests for some solo Garcia, or Garcia band, and I thought this show, which I recently came across, would be an interesting contrast with the 1974 show that we heard the last couple weeks. This too, is from 1974, but this is Garcia with Merle Saunders, at the Keystone in Berkeley CA.
It's a whole different sound than the 'Wall of Sound' and certainly shows Garcia's unique ability to stretch out and explore and improvise in a whole other musical realm..

Jerry Garcia and Merle Saunders
11-27-1974
Keystone, Berkeley, CA

Set 1

01 - Bossa Martin
02 - You Can Leave Your Hat On
03 - Going, Going, Gone
04 - Mystery Train

Set 2

01 - He Ain't Give You None*
02 - Freedom Jazz Dance*
03 - Someday Baby
04 - I Second That Emotion

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod090508.mp3

I hope you enjoy this week's show.. thanks as always for listening!!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/29/08

This week, the conclusion of their powerful set from 7/31/74. What a time to be a Deadhead! This show featured 3 powerful sets - this week we'll listen to the end of set 2, and all of set 3.. There's plenty of wonderful jamming and singing on these songs - I especially love the 'Ramble on Rose' and 'To Lay Me Down' - and be sure to listen to the 'Mind Left Body jam' after 'Truckin' - great stuff!!

Grateful Dead Dillon Stadium Hartford, CT 7/31/74 - Wednesday
Ship Of Fools [5:58] ; Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:18] > Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:16] > Let It Grow [11:11]
Three El Paso [4:04] ; Ramble On Rose [6:04] ; Greatest Story Ever Told [5:39]; To Lay Me Down [7:34] ; Truckin' [17:04] > Mind Left Body Jam [7:22] > Spanish Jam [5:27] > Wharf Rat [9:38] ; U.S. Blues [5:15] ; One More Saturday Night
Encore Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod082908.mp3

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend and see you back here next week!!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/22/08

This week's Deadpod goes back to the fabulous summer of 1974 - I think its clear from listening to this show that the band is really putting out some fabulous music.
Not only is the show distinguished by an opening Scarlet Begonias, but I think you'll agree that the China-Rider and the Eyes are distinguished by their intensity and beauty..

Grateful Dead Dillon Stadium Hartford, CT 7/31/74 - Wednesday
One Scarlet Begonias [8:06] ; Me And My Uncle [2:53] ; Brown Eyed Women [4:52] ; Beat It On Down The Line [3:20] ; Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:24] > It Must Have Been The Roses [5:19] ; Mexicali Blues [3:26] ; Row Jimmy [7:57#] ; Jack Straw [4:52] ; China Cat Sunflower [9:27] > I Know You Rider [5:05] ; Around And Around [4:54]
Two Bertha [5:14] ; Big River [4:52] ; Eyes Of The World [17:46] > China Doll [4:21] ; The Promised Land [2:58]


We'll hear the rest of this fabulous show next week...

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod082208.mp3

Enjoy!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/15/08

Those of you who follow the Deadpod know that I often prefer to play lesser known performances rather than very well known ones. There's often lots of surprises there to be heard - but there's nothing wrong with bringing out the well-known and loved dates sometimes either. This week I'm playing one of the those - this one a live "free concert" from the "hiatus" of 1975 - Sept. 28th, 1975 from Golden Gate Park. The difficulty here was in choosing between the sources - a very good audience or the existing soundboard. I went with the soundboard but with some reservations. The energy and playing of this performance are over the top - I hope you enjoy it!!

Grateful Dead
Lindley Meadows - Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA Date 9/28/75 - Sunday
One Help On The Way > Slipknot! ; The Music Never Stopped ; They Love Each Other ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Franklin's Tower ; Big River ; It Must Have Been The Roses ; Truckin' > Jam (1) > Drums > Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey > Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod081508.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 8/08/08

Somehow the fact that this is a partial show .. all that exists from a phenomenal performance - befits the significance of the date.

I am honored to be able to keep bringing this music to you, my friends, and I hope as you listen to this set and reflect on Garcia that you feel the light of the love which is the Grateful Dead fill you.

Grateful Dead Berkeley Community Theatre Berkeley, CA
8/25/72 - Friday
One (1) Cold Rain And Snow [5:51] ; (2) Black Throated Wind [5:56] ; He's Gone [8:42] (3) ; (4) Beat It On Down The Line [3:08] ; Loser [6:27] ; The Frozen Logger [0;39] ; (5) El Paso [4:36] ; Black Peter ; Jack Straw ; Friend Of The Devil ; The Promised Land ; Bird Song ; Playing In The Band ; Bertha
Two Truckin' > Jam > The Other One

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod080808.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 8/01/08

Happy Birthday Jerry!

I decided against the idea of doing a Jerry "tribute" - heck every Deadpod is a tribute to the virtuosity and spirit of Garcia - he should still be with us - he'd only be 66 today...........

this week I'm playing set 2 of 9/2/79 - Enjoy the fabulous Weather Report Suite and Garcia's intense jam out of that..
I don't need to tell you to listen to the Stella Blue.. :)


Grateful Dead Augusta Civic Center Augusta, ME 9/2/79 - Sunday
Samson And Delilah [7:29] ; Ramble On Rose [8:13] ; Terrapin Station [12:58] > Let It Grow [11:50] > Jam (1) [11:#26] > Drums [5:25] > Space [4:28] > Stella Blue [10:53] > Truckin' (2) [8:17] > Around And Around [7:29#]

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod080108.mp3

Be well during these 'days between' ....

Dead Show/podcast for 7/25/08

This week I'm bringing you a show that really showcases, I think, what Brent Mydland brought to the band - in honor of the 18th anniversary of his last show with the Grateful Dead which occurred this week. This show, 9/2/79, is one of those Fall '79 shows where Brent really was out front and his playing was so spirited that I'm sure he inspired everyone else.. This week the first set, next week the conclusion.. I hope you enjoy it!!

Grateful Dead Augusta Civic Center Augusta, ME 9/2/79 - Sunday
One Jack Straw [6:23] ; They Love Each Other [7:44] ; Mama Tried [2:44] > Mexicali Blues [4:39] ; Stagger Lee [6:29] ; Cassidy [5:32] ; Row Jimmy [9:11#] ; New Minglewood Blues [6:17] ; Jack-A-Roe [5:04] ; The Music Never Stopped [8:04]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod072508.mp3

Thanks for listening!!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/18/08

This week we get to listen to the second set of the Dead's performance on 10/20/78 at Winterland in San Francisco.
I don't think there's really any throw-away tunes in this set - from the opening Half-Step->Franklins, to the exploratory(!) Dancin' In the Streets this is really classic, Good 'ol Grateful Dead.
The double encore, Johnny B Goode and Shakedown Street, just puts the band's own exclamation mark on this performance.. Enjoy.

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/20/78 - Friday
Two Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:03] > Franklin's Tower [10:49] ; Dancing In The Street [19:47] > Drums [7:#32] > Space [5:01] > Not Fade Away [7:25] > Black Peter [10:44] > Around And Around [9:09]
Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:16] ; Shakedown Street [7:04]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071808.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 7/11/08

This week we're fortunate to have another of the 'From Egypt with Love' show recordings to share with you - this one is from 10/20/78 and has to rank as one of the best shows of that great year. This week we'll hear the first set - its really a rockin'/jammin' show and I know you'll enjoy 'They Love Each Other' and 'Tennessee Jed' among other treats:

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/20/78 - Friday
One New Minglewood Blues [5:05] ; They Love Each Other [6:52] ; Cassidy [5:19] ; Dire Wolf [3:51] ; El Paso [4:21] ; Tennessee Jed [8:39] ; It's All Over Now [6:58] ; Loser [7:12] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:33] > Supplication [4:33]

Next week I'll bring you the second set..
You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071108.mp3

Hope you are well and having a great weekend!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/04/08

Happy 4th of July!!
Since this week's Deadpod falls on the 4th I decided to share a show that ranks up with some of the most memorable I ever attended - July 4th, 1990 at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. Man was it ever *hot* - broiling - they had no ice at the venue.. I remember when certain substances kicked in and the sun was broiling us and we were giggling about that old frying pan commercial - "this is your brain on drugs".......
It was all worth it however when we were treated to this performance.. I'm bringing you the second set - which contains a fabulous Scarlet->Fire and a heart wrenching Stella Blue.. along with a rousing US Blues encore.. I hope you enjoy it!

Grateful Dead
Sandstone Amphitheatre Bonner Springs, KS 7/4/90 - Wednesday
Two Victim Or The Crime > Foolish Heart > Just A Little Light > Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Gimme Some Lovin' > Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia
Encore U.S. Blues

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod070408.mp3

I hope all of you have a WONDERFUL and SAFE 4th of July weekend!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/27/08

This week we'll get to hear the rest of the second set from April 4th, 1971 at the Manhattan Center in New York, New York. Personally, I can't get enough of this early Dead - its a real treat to hear Pigpen on Hard To Handle, as well as his organ throughout. The ending combo of Goin' Down The Road>Saint Stephen>Not Fade Away>Uncle John's Band is quite a tasty treat as well...

Grateful Dead Manhattan Center New York, NY
Date 4/4/71 - Sunday
Hard To Handle ; Deal ; Sugar Magnolia ; Casey Jones ; Good Lovin' ; Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Saint Stephen > Not Fade Away > Uncle John's Band

You can listen to the Deadpod here (but not live on kopn.org this week - I'll be away):
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062708.mp3

Have a great week everyone!!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/20/08

This week we have one of those great shows from 1971 - for a long time the only soundboard in circulation of this show only contained three songs - but luckily for us this has now surfaced and we have the pleasure of listening to this entire show..
I'll play the second set next week, but there's plenty to chew on here - notice of course the very last 'Easy Wind', and a fabulous 'Me & Bobby McGee'...

Grateful Dead Manhattan Center New York, NY
Date 4/4/71 - Sunday
One Bertha ; Me And My Uncle ; Next Time You See Me ; Morning Dew ; Playing In The Band [4:20] ; Loser ; Easy Wind [8:55] ; Me And Bobby McGee ; Greatest Story Ever Told > Johnny B. Goode

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062008.mp3

Have a wonderful week, and enjoy!!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/13/08

This week we get to hear the rest of that fine 1st set - and the entire 2nd set - from the classic performance of 5/4/77 at the Palladium in NYC., NY.
The first set ends with a fine and very well played Dancin' In the Streets, but the real meat of this show is the 2nd set, in my opinion. Here we have a monsterous 45 minute Terrapin->Playin'->Comes a Time->Playin that just will blow your socks off.
When the band finishes the Playin' reprise, the house lights come up and the show is over - there's nothing else they can add.. and I don't think anyone was complaining..
I think you'll agree....

Grateful Dead The Palladium New York, NY 5/4/77 - Wednesday
end of set 1: Looks Like Rain [8:16] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:05] ; Dancing In The Street [17:56]
Two Estimated Prophet [8:14] ; Scarlet Begonias [9:15] > Fire On The Mountain [11:06] ; Terrapin Station [9:40] > Playing In The Band [18:#12] > Comes A Time [10:52] > Playing In The Band [8:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod061308.mp3

Enjoy! :)

Dead Show podcast for 6/6/08

Somehow the month of May slipped by without my having posted something from that unbelievable month in GD history. I'm going to make up for that this week and next with this fat show from the GD archives. This show is somewhat overlooked all in all, with all the attention paid to some of the more famous shows during this month - but its well worth a listen..

Grateful Dead The Palladium New York, NY 5/4/77 - Wednesday
One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [10:29] > Big River [6:37] ; They Love Each Other [6:46] ; New Minglewood Blues [4:44] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [6:43] ; Cassidy [4:39] ; Deal [6:18] ;

Please note - I had meant to include the entire first set this week but I made a mistake and didn't.. sorry! I'll include the missing songs in next week's Deadpod.

I do hope you enjoy this week's selection - I'll bring you the second set next week.

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod060608.mp3

Thanks so much for your support...

Dead show/podcast for 5/30/08

This week the conclusion of Bruce Hornsby's first show as a member of the band, 9/15/90 at Madison Square Garden. I think you'll especially enjoy the first half of this set which I find exceptionally well-played and tight throughout. You'll also want to listen to the only post-Brent 'Gimme Some Lovin' with Hornsby - very tasty stuff. The crowd really feeds the band on this one and its obvious throughout.

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/15/90 - Saturday
Two The Weight ; Playing In The Band > Crazy Fingers > Uncle John's Band >Drums > Space > Gimme Some Lovin' > All Along The Watchtower > Stella Blue > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away
Encore One More Saturday Night

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod053008.mp3

Thanks for all your support and have a great week!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/23/08

Hello friends ! I've had a longstanding request to play a Bruce Hornsby show and while this *is* an atypical one, nevertheless its a good one.. his very first show with the Dead, 9/15/90 from Madison Square Garden in New York. We'll play the first set this week, and I think you'll agree its loaded with energy. Jerry really enjoyed playing with Bruce right from the start as is evident in this recording..

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/15/90 - Saturday
One Touch Of Grey > Walkin' Blues ; Candyman ; Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues ; West L.A. Fadeaway ; When I Paint My Masterpiece ; Bird Song ; Box Of Rain

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod052308.mp3

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day everyone!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/16/08

This week a newly released sbd from 1972! I can't resist playing this one, and I think you'll agree that its more than worth your attention this week..
This is from November 15th, 1972, Oklahoma City, OK. All we have is the second set - but its a beauty...

Grateful Dead - November 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall - Oklahoma City, OK
Promised Land, Ramble on Rose, Mexicali Blues, Brokedown Palace, Playin In the Band,
Big Railroad Blues, Me & Bobby McGee, Wharf Rat, Sugar Magnolia, Not Fade Away->Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad -> Not Fade Away
E: Johnny B. Goode

Jerry's guitar work in Playin' was described as 'demonic' by one reviewer - I think you'll agree this is quite special.. I hope you enjoy it!!

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod051608.mp3

I want to thank all of you who were able to contribute during our recent pledge drive - what a thrill it is having such a great group of listeners and friends!!

Thanks and be well!

Dead show/podcast for 5/9/08

This week we have the pleasure of listening to the second set of 8/29/80 from the Spectrum in Philadelphia PA. This is a tight and rockin' second set, the boys start with an excellent greatest story into Althea. Then a wonderful version of Let It Grow goes into He's Gone.. I'm sure you'll notice Phil and Brent's contributions on this one.. after space and drums, the band goes into a marvelous Wharf Rat, then back into the rockin' grove with Goin' Down the Road, Around & Around and Johnny B. Goode. While this may not be the most cosmic Dead show around, it certain is a fun, rockin' time..
I hope you enjoy it!!

Grateful Dead - August 29, 1980
The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA
Set 2:
d2t01 - Greatest Story Ever Told ->Althea, Let It Grow ->He's Gone ->The Other One ->Drums ->Space ->Wharf Rat -> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad -> Around And Around -> Johnny B. Goode Encore: U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod050908.mp3

A BIG THANK YOU - to everyone who contributed to KOPN and the Deadpod so far during our spring pledge drive. We couldn't do it without your help! You guys are the BEST!

thanks again, be well and enjoy the music!

Dead show/podcast for 5/02/08

This week we have a great new soundboard of a show from a year that's often under appreciated - 1980. This comes to us from August 29th, 1980, when the boys played the Spectrum in Philladelphia. The first set, which we'll hear this week, starts off with a rockin' Alabama Getaway->Promised Land opener. The band proceeds to play a really high energy twelve song first set, nicely played and sounding like they were really listening to one another. Brent fits in very nicely here, as he's really found his spot by now. I really enjoy the Big River, and Row Jimmy, and check out the crazy set closing Deal!!!

This week marks the start of KOPN's spring pledge drive, so I am asking for your help in allowing our community radio station, and this podcast, to remain on the air. Any contribution, no matter what, will help to keep us going. I'm working on securing some CDs to use as premiums to thank you for your support, and will announce them when and if they're finalized. But in the meantime, I hope you'll consider clicking on the contribute now button and helping us out with your contribution. If you prefer to phone in your support, you can reach the station at (573) 874-1139. Thanks!!

Grateful Dead The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA 8/29/80 - Friday
One Alabama Getaway [4:31] > The Promised Land [4:16] ; Candyman [6:59] ; Me And My Uncle [2:58] > Big River [5:30] ; Row Jimmy [10:05] > Little Red Rooster [7:33] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:03] ; Far From Me [4:10] ; Lost Sailor[6:39] > Saint Of Circumstance [5:59] > Deal [4:29]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod050208.mp3

As always, my thanks for your support!! Have a most excellent spring!

Dead show/podcast for 4/25/08

This week we'll hear the second set of this beautiful audience recording of the Dead at the Frost, 10/10/82. This set starts off with a beautiful Playin, then Jerry really tears up Crazy Fingers. I'm also quite partial to the NFA->Black Peter. The fact that they do a double encore is an indication, I think, that they were happy with their performance as well....

Grateful Dead Frost Amphitheatre - Stanford University Palo Alto, CA 10/10/82 - Sunday

Playing In The Band > Crazy Fingers > Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Touch Of Grey > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia
Encore (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [6:12] > It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod042508.mp3

All the best friends.. thanks for listening!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/18/08

This week we get to savor a truly outstanding audience recording of one of the best shows of the early 1980s - October 10th, 1982 at the Frost Ampitheater in Palo Alto CA.
The band comes charging out right from the gate, with of all things, a mad "Minglewood Blues" that will blow you away. Brent really shines on the 'Far From Me' a little later in the first set, and the China-Rider is exquisite. All in all I'm sure you'll enjoy this first set and we'll play the second set of this show next week...

Grateful Dead Frost Amphitheatre - Stanford University Palo Alto, CA
Date 10/10/82 - Sunday
One New Minglewood Blues [7:23] > Sugaree [10:11] > Little Red Rooster [7:35] ; Tennessee Jed [8:10] ; Cassidy [5:54] ; Loser [7:00] ; Far From Me [3:59] > Looks Like Rain [8:45] ; China Cat Sunflower [6:17] > I Know You Rider [5:32]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod041808.mp3

Thanks so much for listening and for your support! Enjoy..

p.s. It's true that I first podcast this show in June of '06, and if I hadn't been in a rush this week (I'm taking my kids camping this weekend) I probably would have caught that and not chosen this show again. However this version really stands up and I hope you enjoy it.. thanks!!!

Dead show/podcast for 4/11/08

I've had a request for this show for almost a year and for one reason or another never got around to playing it.. but some recent requests for Pigpen and a stroke of good fortune caused me not to overlook it any longer.. This piece of primal Dead has some wonderful versions of some classic early songs; I particularly like the Pigpen numbers and 'Sittin On Top of the World'.. 'Doin' That Rag' is always a favorite of mine as well.

Grateful Dead Purdue University Lafayette, IN 4/18/69 - Friday
One [1:35:39 +] [0:18] ; Hard To Handle [4:58] ; [1:30] ; Morning Dew [10 ;30] ; [1:35] ; Cryptical Envelopment [1:55] > Drums [0:21] > The Other One [9:41] > Cryptical Envelopment [6:43] > Sittin' On Top Of The World [2:58] > King Bee [8:00] ; [0:10] % [0:22] ; Doin' That Rag [7:#39] ; [0:17] ; Turn On Your Love Light [27:02] ; [0:28] ; Cosmic Charlie [6:29] ; [0:30] ; Beat It On Down The Line [2:31] ; [0:14] %
Comments There is a brief cut at about 7:20 of Doin' That Rag.

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod041108.mp3

I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for listening!!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/4/08

This week we listen to the second set from September 21st, 1973 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. This set starts with the last version of a song that I happen to really like, "Let Me Sing Your Blues Away", but when you hear it you can understand why it got dropped.. the rest of the set is much better however, and the addition of Joe Ellis and Martin Fierro on trumpet and sax respectively is amazing. I think you'll agree that the horns add a unique and lovely element to the arrangement on these songs.

Grateful Dead The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA 9/21/73 - Friday
Let Me Sing Your Blues Away ; Weather Report Suite Prelude > Weather Report Suite Part 1 > Let It Grow ; He's Gone > Truckin' > The Other One > Wharf Rat ; Row Jimmy ; Casey Jones (MISSING)
Encore One More Saturday Night

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod040408.mp3

Have a great week and thanks for listening!

Dead show podcast for 3/28/08

This week a truly great show suggested by one of my wonderful listeners in honor of the passing of Martin Fierro - The Spectrum, September 21st, 1973. Although Martin doesn't play sax until the second set I couldn't bare to not play the entire show so we will get to his performance next week. This week, I hope you enjoy the wonderful and well-played first set, including such gems as "Here Comes Sunshine", and "Black Peter". Jerry and Keith in particular shine in this first set.....

Grateful Dead The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
Date 9/21/73 - Friday
One Big Railroad Blues ; Me And My Uncle ; Brown Eyed Women ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Sugaree ; Big River ; Here Comes Sunshine ; El Paso ; Loose Lucy ; Jack Straw ; Black Peter ; Playing In The Band

As always you can listen to this week's deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod032808.mp3

Dead Show podcast for 03/21/08

Hello Friends!
This week we'll listen to the conclusion of the Dead's show at Alpine Valley on August 8th, 1982. I think you'll really enjoy the wonderful Scarlet Begonias, the crazy drums with guest Zakir Hussein, as well as John Cipollina's guest guitar work on "The Other One", "Wharf Rat" and "Not Fade Away". Check out the crazy version of Satisfaction as well.. Whew! :)

Just a note, my computer that I usually use to put together the show fried its motherboard this week - I had to use a different one to get the Deadpod together - if you notice any problems please let me know.

Grateful Dead
Venue Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, WI 8/8/82 - Sunday
Scarlet Begonias [9:55] > Fire On The Mountain [13:48] > Estimated Prophet [14:27] > Jam (1) [3:27] > Drums [8:#02] > Space [4:14] > The Other One [6:51] > Not Fade Away [4:49] > Wharf Rat [9:01] > Good Lovin' [8:21]
Encore (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [7:15] > Brokedown Palace [5:05#]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod032108.mp3

Enjoy Spring! Thanks for listening and for your support!

Dead Show/podcast for 03/14/08

This week we get a nice recording of a wonderful early 80's show - this one comes to us from Alpine Valley, August the 8th, 1982. This week we'll hear the first set (and the opener of the 2nd), next week we'll finish up the show.. I really enjoyed the Alabama Getaway openers of this period and this is no exception. I also think you'll like the Little Red Rooster, Looks Like Rain and Peggy-O in this first set for sure. Samson and Delilah close out the set in an unusual position for this song, but one that works well. There are a few flubs and recording problems - the Loser is cut at the beginning unfortunately - but nevertheless an enjoyable listen, I think.

Grateful Dead Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, WI
8/8/82 - Sunday
One Alabama Getaway [4:47] > The Promised Land [4:27] ; They Love Each Other [8:18] ; Mama Tried [2:44] > Mexicali Blues [5:02] ; Loser [#4:33] ; Little Red Rooster [7:49] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:25] > Looks Like Rain [8:26] ; Peggy-O [7:06] ; Samson And Delilah [7:47]
Two Far From Me

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod031408.mp3

Be well friends and thanks for your support..

Dead Show/podcast for 3/7/08

This week we'll listen to the remainder of the Dead's performance at Cal Expo, August 6th, 1989. The rest of this second set is a pleasure to listen to - highlighted by a wonderful 'Other One'.
I've also been told that its a sure sign that the band enjoyed themselves when they encore with 'Johnny B. Goode' :)

Grateful Dead Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, CA 8/6/89 - Sunday

Samson And Delilah [6:27] % Ship Of Fools [7:29] ; Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [8:13] > Drums [8:49] > Space [7:33] > I Will Take You Home [3:53] > The Other One [9:13] > Wharf Rat [9:39] > Turn On Your Lovelight [6:08]
Encore Johnny B. Goode [3:24] > And We Bid You Good Night [2:29]

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod030708.mp3

Thanks for your support, and have a great week!

Dead Show/podcast for 02/29/08

This week I have an excellent show from 1989 for your listening pleasure - we'll be hearing the first part of August 6th, 1989 from Cal Expo. The show starts with a 'Let the Good Times Roll' that the band ends perfectly and rolls into 'Feel Like a Stranger' and then Franklin's Tower.. A very interesting and well played start to a wonderful show. I really enjoy this first part of the show - highlighted by Garcia's singing on Ramble on Rose and a great version of Birdsong. I've included the magnificent Scarlet->Fire that opens the 2nd set..

Grateful Dead Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, CA
8/6/89 - Sunday
One Good Times [3:55] ; Feel Like A Stranger [7:39] ~ Franklin's Tower [7:51] ; Walkin' Blues [6:09] ; Ramble On Rose [7:45] ; When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:04] % Bird Song [11:59]
Two Scarlet Begonias [8:50] > Fire On The Mountain [12:37]

As always you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod022908.mp3

Be well - enjoy - and Thanks for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 02/22/08

This week I'd had a request for some '68 Dead, and just happened to have just gotten this remastered beauty. This is quite an amazing recording for a 40 year old show, even more amazing is how accomplished the band sounds when I think of how young they were. I think the power of this music, especially in the second set, is really amazing..

Grateful Dead Carousel Ballroom San Francisco, CA
Date 2/14/68 - Wednesday
One Morning Dew [#6:24] % Good Morning Little Schoolgirl [#12:26] % Dark Star [#4:10] > China Cat Sunflower [4:06] > The Eleven [5:09] > Turn On Your Lovelight [9:01] ; (1) [0:05]
Two (2) Cryptical Envelopment [1:42] > The Other One [3:06] > Cryptical Envelopment [3:58] > New Potato Caboose [8:37] > Born Cross-Eyed [2:46] > Spanish Jam [11:59]; [3:14]; Alligator [3:17] > Drums [2:27] > (3) Alligator [7:#56] > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) [10:40] > Feedback [5:24]
Encore (4) In The Midnight Hour [9:#51]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod022208.mp3

Thanks so much for your support during our pledge drive!!
Hope you enjoy the show!

Dead Show/podcast for 02/15/08

Hope all of you had a wonderful Valentine's Day! This week we'll finish listening to the conclusion of the fabulous show from 6/10/73, Washington D.C.

The highlight of this week's show of course is the entire, unusual third set, featuring members of the Allman Brothers Band and Merle Saunders. This includes a smoking That's All Right, Mama and some huge guitar licks from Dicky Betts on Not Fade Away.

Grateful Dead
RFK Stadium Washington, DC 6/10/73 - Sunday

Wharf Rat [8:21] > Truckin' [7:01] ; Sugar Magnolia [9:18]
Three [49:20] ; It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry [7:22] ; That's All Right, Mama [13:45] ; The Promised Land [4:07] ; Not Fade Away [11:08] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [11:11] > Drums [6:22] > Not Fade Away [3:40] ; Johnny B. Goode [2:35]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod021508.mp3

I want to thank all of you who contributed to the Deadpod's pledge drive last week. I really appreciate your support!
You can still contribute if you'd like - just click on the 'Contribute Now' button on the right side of the main blog page. I still have some premiums available - there are these *wonderful* live Ratdog shows:
Aragon Ballroom Chicago IL 7/19/07
Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach NH 10/27/07
North Fork Theatre Westbury NY 10/31/07
House of Blues Myrtle Beach SC 11/10/07
Florida Theater Jacksonville FL 11/14/07

I also have several copies of the new Donna Jean and the Tricksters cd.. Honestly I don't know if I'll have any of the new GD Road Trips V.2 cd - I'm waiting to receive these from Rhino....

THANKS


Hope you enjoy the show!

Dead Show/podcast for 02/08/08

This week is a very special Deadpod, as it marks the start of our Winter pledge drive for our community radio station, KOPN 89.5 FM as well as for the Deadpod. Musically, we'll continue where we left off last week - we'll be listening to most of the second set from RFK Stadium, June 10th, 1973. This is truly classic Grateful Dead - Eyes of the World into Stella Blue, a Big River, Here Comes Sunshine and a great Dark Star are some of the highlights of this fantastic set..
In the second part of the Deadpod I talk to Gary McKinney, musician, and author of a new novel, Slipknot, a murder mystery whose main character, Sheriff Gavin Pruitt, is a Deadhead. The novel explores his philosophy -influcenced by the band of course, and a classic confrontation of self interest verses the environment..
Best of all I have ten copies of Slipknot to send out to anyone interested in reading this great novel who makes a contribution to the Deadpod of $20 or more. Just drop me a note and I'll gladly send you a copy - this is a really fun read and I know you'll enjoy it.. (You can find Slipknot on Amazon.com or at http://Kearneystreetbooks.com)




Other premiums for this drive include five copies of Donna Jean and the Tricksters new cd,

and five concert CDs from Ratdog's summer tour.. I'm also hoping to get at least five copies of the brand new GD cd, Road Trips vol. 2 which features performances from the fall of 1977. If you're interested in these as a premium for your contribution of $50 or more just drop me a note and I'll let you know what I have available..

I really count on and value your contributions and want to thank you in advance for your consideration and your support..

Grateful Dead RFK Stadium Washington, DC 6/10/73 - Sunday
Two: Eyes Of The World [21:17] > Stella Blue [8:10] ; Big River [4:#03] ; Here Comes Sunshine [10:32] ; Around And Around [4:59] ; Dark Star [25:43] > He's Gone [14:07

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod020808.mp3

I hope you enjoy the show..... be well friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 02/01/08

This week we have a new release of a classic Dead show, this one from the start of the summer of 1973. This week we'll listen to the first set, which as you can see from the setlist below contains plenty of surprises for a first set! Besides the very unusual opening Morning Dew, it contains the last version of 'Wave that Flag' before this song morphs into US Blues. I think you'll agree that Garcia is in fine voice on this show and I'm confident you'll enjoy yourself as you listen!

Grateful Dead RFK Stadium Washington, DC 6/10/73 - Sunday
One Morning Dew [11:10] ; Beat It On Down The Line [3:11] ; Ramble On Rose [6:24] ; Jack Straw [3:43] ; Wave That Flag [5:37] ; Looks Like Rain [7:29] ; Box Of Rain [4:58] ; They Love Each Other [4:37] ; The Race Is On [2:56] ; Row Jimmy [9:07] ; El Paso [4:22] ; Bird Song [11:58] ; Playing In The Band [17:04]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod020108.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 01/25/08

This week we'll listen to the second set from the first of the fine 'From Egypt with Love' concerts - October 17th, 1978.
A wonderfully well played set - I really enjoy the space, actually and of course, Jerry's "If I Had the World to Give".. Enjoy

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/17/78 - Tuesday

Scarlet Begonias [9:35] > Fire On The Mountain [10:50] ; Estimated Prophet [11:45] > Eyes Of The World [13:#37] > Drums [11:52] > Space [8:49] > If I Had The World To Give [7:07] > Around And Around [9:10]
Encore U.S. Blues [4:46#]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod012508.mp3


Be well and thanks for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 01/18/08

This week's Deadpod has two parts - first off, a great first set from a legendary show - 10/17/78, the first of the "From Egypt with Love" shows marking the band's return from the famous tour of Egypt to Winterland.. This week we'll hear the first set, including a wonderful Jack Straw closer.. I hope you'll enjoy it..
The second part is an interview I recorded with Donna Jean (Godchaux) McKay last week. We discuss Donna's new cd: "Donna Jean & the Tricksters" as well as Jerry and the Grateful Dead... I hope you enjoy it!

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA
Date 10/17/78 - Tuesday
One The Promised Land [4:15] ; Friend Of The Devil [7:59] ; Mama Tried [2:31] > Mexicali Blues [3:31] ; Tennessee Jed [8:15] ; I Need A Miracle [6:21] ; Stagger Lee [5:50] ; Jack Straw [6:25]

During interview: "All I Gotta Say" - from "Donna Jean & The Tricksters" and
"I'll Be With Thee" - Jerry Garcia Band , 3/18/78 Warner Theater Washington DC

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod011808.mp3

Donna Jean & The Tricksters website is here:
http://www.donnajeanandthetricksters.com/

Her new cd will be released on Jan 29th, you can pre-order it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Donna-Jean-Tricksters/dp/B0010V4TRI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1200658744&sr=8-1

As always thanks for listening and for your kind support!




http://www.donnajeanandthetricksters.com/

Dead Show/podcast for 1/11/08

Hello again Friends!!
This week I have a wonderful show from 1970 to share with you.. its full of energy and life and you can just feel how happy the boys are to be playing on this one..
I especially enjoy the Mason's Children->Black Peter... just check out Jerry's singing on this one!!!

Here's the setlist:
Grateful Dead Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse San Diego, CA
Date 1/10/70 - Saturday

One [85:55 +] [0:59 "Clear the fuckin aisles"] ; China Cat Sunflower [3:02] > Jam [3:10] > I Know You Rider [4:23] ; [2:10] ; Me And My Uncle [3:11] ; [0:18] ; Dire Wolf [4:16] ; [0:55] ; Hard To Handle [5:13] ; [0:12] % Casey Jones [4:20] ; [0:15] ; Mason's Children [4:25] > Black Peter [9:06] ; [0:06] % Good Lovin' [1:51] > Drums [3:26] > Good Lovin' [4:03] ; [0:13] ; Cold Rain And Snow [5:08] ; [0:34] ; Turn On Your Lovelight [25:37] ;

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod011108.mp3

Thanks so much for your comments, your support, and your love of this music which makes doing this podcast such a joy :)

Dead Show/podcast for 01/04/08

Happy New Year everyone! While I was looking through the collection for some requested music from Reconstruction, I came across this gem which I thought I should share with you as the first show of the new year.. This comes to us from 1975, and I really enjoy the sound on this even though it *is* an audience front of board recording.. I hope you enjoy it too....

Legion of Mary, 5/22/1975 Keystone, Berkeley CA
set one: Tore Up Over You, Little Sunflower, I Feel Like Dynamite, Every Word You Say, Mystery Train
set two: He Ain't Give You None, Boogie On Reggae Woman, When I Die, Going, Going Gone, (I'm A) Road Runner

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod010408.mp3

I hope you enjoy it and as always thanks for your support!!