Dead Show/podcast for 12/27/13

Happy New Year! Well close enough ;) that said I decided to bring out one of the band's famous NYE performances for this week's (and next week's) Deadpod. This is from 12/31/79 at the Oakland Auditorium Arena in Oakland CA. While many would argue that this was not the best show of this NYE run (after all 12/28/79 was released as Road Trips Vol 3 #1, and 12/26/79 was Dick's Picks #5) there is still something magical about these NYE performances. This week we will listen to set 1, then sets 2 and 3 next week. Set one starts off strong with a great Jack Straw (listen to what sounds like the reference to Clive Davis of Arista Records in the "We used to sing for silver.. line :) Jack Straw flows into a big Franklin's Tower, albeit Jerry blows more than one lyric here.. Other highlights in this first set include a very nice 'Looks like Rain' and a rockin' Promised Land which closes out set 1...

Grateful Dead
Oakland Auditorium
Oakland, CA
12/31/79 - Monday
Set One

Jack Straw [6:05] >
Franklin's Tower [16:53] ;
Mama Tried [2:36] >
Mexicali Blues [4:42] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:40] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:09] >
Alabama Getaway [7:04] >
The Promised Land [4:46]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122713.mp3

Thank you for listening to the Deadpod in 2013, and I look forward to the shows to come in 2014!
Thanks to those of you who have kindly contributed to the Deadpod that keeps us on the air!

Happy New Year to all my friends! Be safe and happy!!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/20/13

This week is time for the annual acoustic show! Yes with Christmas coming right up I decided that it was time to bring out some fine acoustic Jerry for your holiday enjoyment and so we're  featuring one of the great acoustic shows he did with John Kahn back in 1982.. This one comes from the Warner theater in Washington D.C. on June 26th, 1982. It has a rich fine tone to it and I really love hearing the "pure" Jerry sound on these classic tunes.

Jerry Garcia and John Kahn
06-26-1982 - late show
Warner Theater
Washington, DC
Late show (complete):

It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry
Friend Of The Devil
Deep Elem Blues
To Lay Me Down
Bird Song
Gomorrah
Run For The Roses
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
Ripple

Encore:
Rubin And Cherise

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122013.mp3


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I wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas should you celebrate it.. peace and health to you and yours!

I do want to apologize for repeating a show last week that I had previously published, 12/11/79, since that second set is still available here I did not want to publish it again this week..

http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121109.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 12/13/13

I've always been fond of how the band sounded in 1979, and this week's Deadpod shows some of the reasons why. Brett hadn't been in the band a year yet, but by now he is well integrated in the sound and you can really hear his contributions in this show from Kansas City. The rest of the band is quite tight as well, and in this first set the solid 'Jack Straw' and 'Loser' openers show us that we're in for a great night. Big River is rockin' as well, and the boys open up 'Althea' to some unusual spaces at the end. Phil has some excellent riffs throughout and especially in the closing China Cat->Rider.. 

All in all this is a solid first set, and I'm looking forward to sharing set two next week.. I hope you enjoy it! 

Grateful Dead

Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS (12/11/79)
Jack Straw
Loser
Me and My Uncle
Big River
Althea
Easy to Love You
New Minglewood Blues
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121313.mp3
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Only two more Deadpods this year!!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/6/13

This week the exciting (and super long!) second set from the band's performance at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester NY on November 8th, 1970. The band was clearly developing quickly at this time.. and in many ways we can look upon this as a turning point, away from perhaps the rawer, more psychedelic sound to a more polished version that would come to dominate in 1971 and beyond. The set list contains some song we'd never hear again, (Mystery Train, My Babe, The Main Ten) as well as some we would hear for the first time (Around and Around). This is truly a joy to behold as it clocks in at over 2 hours just for this second set.. one can only speculate on how long it seemed :) I think it is clearly a joy to have this show documented, albeit in an audience tape, to give us a window onto what was obviously a creative apex for the band..

Grateful Dead
Capitol, Theatre , Port Chester NY
November 8, 1970

Electric Dead -
 Tuning
 Morning Dew
 Me And My Uncle
 Mystery Train  (Only time played)
>My Babe (Only time played)
 Around And Around  (First time played)
 New Orleans
>Searchin'
 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
 Casey Jones
 Truckin'
>Dark Star (First verse only)
>The Main Ten  (Final time played)
>Dancin' In The Streets
>Not Fade Away
>Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
>Not Fade Away
>Drums
>Good Lovin'
>Drums
>Good Lovin'

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120613.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 11/29/13

Happy Thanksgiving (and Hanukka)! While this Deadpod comes on the day after I hope you'll enjoy this week's show as a tasty desert and a sweet way to start off your holiday weekend. I always enjoy bringing you acoustic Dead on the holidays and while I was tempted to save this tasty nugget for Christmas I decided I would play it right now instead. The last official acoustic set of the 70s, the band would not bring these back for 10 years. This set, from the famous Capitol Theater in Port Chester New York, features two songs that would never again be performed, 'Operator' and 'Wake Up Little Susie'. The set features some great banter as well, showing us a side of the band we didn't get to see much in the later years. I bring you this acoustic set as my way of saying thanks to all of you for being a very special part of my life. I do hope you enjoy it.

Grateful Dead
Capitol, Theatre , Port Chester NY
November 8, 1970

Disc One -  Acoustic Set  -

Tuning
Dire Wolf
I Know You Rider
Dark Hollow
Rosalie McFall
El Paso
Operator (Final time played)
Ripple
Friend Of The Devil
Wake Up, Little Suzie  (Final time played)
Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112913.mp3

I hope this finds all of you healthy and happy and as thankful for your family and blessings as I am for mine..

Thank you for listening and for your support of the Deadpod my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/13

On this week's Thanksgiving Eve Deadpod :) we get to hear the second set from a wonderful show that took place on November 14th, 1973.. This second set in many ways is a long improvisational jam on the Other One theme, for after a nice Truckin' the band goes in and out of The Other One for much of the remaining set. Of course the set is punctuated with a delightful 'Eyes of the World' and a great 'Wharf Rat'. After a rather unusual stop they go into a misplaced 'Me and My Uncle' but end with a rockin' Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad and a well played One More Saturday Night..

This show is not surprisingly overlooked given the monsterous shows that surrounded it during this peak month of GD performances, but I'm happy to be able to bring it out and show it off.. it may not be the very best of this most amazing month, but it certainly is capable of bringing alot of pleasure on its own, and I hope that you too enjoy it as much as I did.

San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA (11/14/73)

Truckin' 
The Other One 
Big River
The Other One
Eyes of the World
The Other One
Wharf Rat
Me and My Uncle
Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad
One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112313.mp3

This time of year I'm reminded of how fortunate I am to have such great listeners who make doing the Deadpod such a pleasure. Thank you  for listening and for your support which makes the Deadpod possible. Have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/15/13

There is no other month in Grateful Dead History that moves me as much as the music the band made back in November of 1973. Yes I am well aware of how good May of 1977 was, and I do dearly love that period as well, but overall, show in and show out, those played in November of 1973 are simply sublime. I am happy to be able to share this show with you this week and next. So far as I know, there are only 2 shows from this month that have yet to be released commercially - this is one of those two. So far as I know only the second set exists on tape of the other show (11/1/73). While this first set consists mainly of 'songs' and not as much improvisational exploration as some enjoy I think you'll find that the band does much more than simply rehash well worn paths. Garcia finds an opportunity to surprise us in nearly every song, as he does not fail to take advantage of his opportunities to make these songs shine. This is peak Dead, and while there are other times they reach near these summits, I do not think they are often surpassed. 

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.. its a privilege to bring it to you. 

Grateful Dead

1973-11-14
San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, CA

Set 1:
Big Railroad Blues
Jack Straw
Sugaree
Mexicali Blues
Here Comes Sunshine
Black-Throated Wind
Cumberland Blues
Row Jimmy
The Race Is On
Brown-Eyed Women
Beat It On Down The Line
Tennessee Jed
El Paso
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Around And Around

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111513.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 11/8/13

This week we go back 26 years for a fine second set from the Fall of 1987 - this again from the Henry Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, this second set has a unique 'Uncle John's Band' opener.. and in fact a very tasty set list. They then move into a nicely jammed out version of Playin' In the Band.. we then make a stop at Terrapin Station - I believe they some interesting explorations in that jam after the song and heading into Drums.. they lead out into 'I Need A Miracle' but what may be the highlight for me is the Black Peter that follows. Jerry's voice is still in fine form and he does a great job on this one. The set ends with a standard but well played Throwin' Stones->Not Fade Away.. The boys seem to think their night is over after the 'Knockin' encore but the crowd will have none of it and calls them back for a second encore, 'One More Saturday Night'...

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA
11/7/87 - Saturday

set 2

Uncle John's Band [7:28] >
Playing In The Band [9:11] >
Terrapin Station [13:23] >
Drums [8:58] >
Space [6:46] >
I Need A Miracle [3:33] >
Black Peter [8:15] >
Throwing Stones [9:07] >
Not Fade Away [8:37]
Encore Not Fade Away [0:56] >
Knockin' On Heaven's Door [8:20] ;
One More Saturday Night [4:56]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110813.mp3

I hope you enjoy this week's show, and my most sincere thanks to those of you who have contributed to the Deadpod, without whom it would not be possible.

Have a wonderful week!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/13

This week's show was a Rex Benefit, which often meant a good show was in the offing.. this one comes to us from 1987, a year that I've recently had a request for more of from one of my wonderful listeners so I thought I"d bring you this show from November 7th, 1987 at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, The first set, which we'll hear this week, start out strong out of the gate with a wonderful 'Hey Pocky Way'.. followed by a very good Jack Straw. Row Jimmy slows things down a bit but I've always loved the mood of that song.. Masterpiece is well played also, and Jerry sings Dupree's quite well. The crowd wants Phil and he responds with an excellent 'Box of Rain'. The band does a great job jamming in the middle of Cassidy and Jerry belts out Might As Well in such a strong way that the crowd is really brought into it! Can't wait for set 2..


11/07/87
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland, CA

Set 1:
Hey Pocky Way
Jack Straw
Row Jimmy
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Box Of Rain
Cassidy
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110113.mp3

As always, my thanks to all of you for listening to the Deadpod. Special thanks and hugs to those of you able to help keep the Deadpod on the air through your donations. 

May November be warm and cheerful! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/25/13

What a soulful Jerry Band set to warm you up on this late October weekend.. Of course this is the 2nd set from the show we started last week, Jerry's comeback on 10/31/92 in Oakland. I really enjoyed listening to this one. It starts out with a killer Shining Star.. nice and slow... then one of my favorites, Jerry's cover of Van Morrison's 'And It Stoned Me', this one always pulls on the heartstrings.. Next up is a song that Jerry covered in his later years, but sounds like it was meant for him, Roy Rodgers and Norton Buffalo's 'Ain't No Bread in the Breadbox'.. here Jerry really gets warmed up on the guitar.. he follows it with the always rockin' 'Tore Up Over You'.. The almost spiritual 'Waiting For A Miracle' then 'My Sisters and Brothers' gives the show that gospel flavor. Tangled Up in Blue shows why Garcia was always a masterful interpreter of Dylan.
Of course its Halloween, Jerry doesn't disappoint with the wonderful Warren Zevon's 'Werewolves of London'..


Jerry Garcia Band
Saturday, Oct 31, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA

- Set 2 -
Shining Star
And It Stoned Me
Ain't No Bread In The Breadbox
Wonderful World
Tore Up Over You
Waiting For A Miracle
My Sisters And Brothers
Tangled Up In Blue


- Encore -
Werewolves Of London

 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102513.mp3

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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Dead Show/podcast for 10/18/13

Here's a show that I've been wanting to play for some time, and maybe I've jumped the Halloween gun by a week or so but I wanted to play all of this before the 31st.. this one took place back in 1992.. Jerry got very sick after the summer tour and the band had to cancel their entire fall tour. Deadheads were all extremely concerned but of course Jerry recovered and this week's show marked his return to the stage.. a Halloween performance at the Oakland Coliseum Arena with the Jerry Garcia Band. I remember how excited I was that Jerry was back on stage and how happy I was to get and listen to this tape. As you all know, I love to share some Jerry Band with my friends here on the Deadpod and I thought it was about time to do so again.. I sure hope you enjoy it..

Jerry Garcia Band
Saturday, Oct 31, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA

- Set 1 -
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Stop That Train
The Maker
You Never Can Tell
Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Lay Down Sally
Deal

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101813.mp3


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Dead Show/podcast for 10/11/13

Whether it was the fact that my mind has been turned toward this era of Dead by the release and success of  'Sunshine Daydream' or the fact that I"m not really ready to face another Winter, I ran into discussion of this gem of a show and decided I had to feature it on this week's Deadpod. This is the 2nd set of a show that took place just after the band came back to the States from their famous 1972 tour of Europe, July 16th, 1972 at Dillon Stadium in Hartford Connecticut. While we only have the 2nd set in decent soundboard quality (and even then there is an audience patch in the Not Fade Away), this is still a gem that every fan of the era should get to hear.
This starts out with a Truckin' into a fabulous Other One.. this slowly turns into a wonderful jam that leads us into a very nice He's Gone.. The Looks Like Rain and Sugar Magnolia that follow are fine, but the highlight of the show follows when the band is joined by Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley for a blistering Not Fade Away and Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad. Just when you think the music couldn't possibly go further, they raise it up a notch with a smoking Hey, Bo Diddley..!  The band comes out for a Johnny B Goode encore but by then I can't imagine the fans could ask for much more..

Dillon Stadium, Hartford, CT (7/16/72)

Truckin'
drums
The Other One
He's Gone
The Other One
Looks Like Rain
Sugar Magnolia
Not Fade Away
Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad
Hey Bo Diddley

Johnny B. Goode

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101113.mp3

I hope you enjoy the beauty of October and this stunning set of music. 

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PLEASE NOTE: the first version of the Deadpod for this week was missing the Other One reprise following He's Gone. I've uploaded a corrected version. My apologies for this error. 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/4/13

This week's Deadpod features this fine second set from October 21st, 1983 from the Centrum in Worcester MA.  While the Scarlet->Fire might be the highlight of this set (be sure and pay attention to the transition and to Jerry on that Fire), the Uncle John's -> Playin' is almost as great. Personally I'm a fan of the space in this set.. I think you'l hear some elements of Sage and Spirit in there and its very well played.. especially the jam into Truckin'.. Wharf Rat is always a treat for me, and the rest of the set sends the fans home dancin'..

The Centrum, Worcester, MA (10/21/83)

Scarlet Begonias
Fire on the Mountain
Uncle John's Band
Playin' in the Band
drums
Truckin'
Wharf Rat
I Need a Miracle
Touch of Grey

Johnny B. Goode

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100413.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/27/13

This week's Deadpod had been on my list of requested shows for quite some time, and I'm really glad to have gotten to it this week. It comes from the Fall of 1983, a year that I think is often underestimated among Deadheads as I feel there are some very good shows that took place that year, and this is clearly one of them. This week we'll listen to the very good and unique first set. It opens with a wonderful version of 'The Music Never Stops' that makes me wonder why they didn't use this number as an opener more often.  Loser and CC Rider follow, both good versions, but they really get rockin' on the Cumberland Blues that comes next. True, the vocals aren't all that pristine, but they sure are having fun and Jerry is really going strong. A nice Cassidy follows, then a fun Ramble On Rose (even if I'm not a huge fan of Healy playing with the vocals)..who doesn't love this song? Next Weir shadowboxes the Apocalypse, but they end the set with a rousing Big Railroad Blues into a really well done Promised Land.. great first set..

Grateful Dead
October 21, 1983 
The Worcester Centrum
Worcester, MA.
--Set 1--
The Music Never Stopped  
Loser                     
CC Rider                  
Cumberland Blues          
Cassidy                   
Ramble on Rose              
My Brother Esau              
Big Railroad Blues ->      
The Promised Land  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092713.mp3     

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/13

More '71 goodness this week as we get to dive into the second set of the Dead's performance on 8/26/71 at  Gaelic Park in the Bronx, New York, New York. This set has plenty to keep your interest including Weir singing 'I wish I was a  headlight..." in I Know You Rider, a smokin' hot Other One, a fine Uncle John's Band, and THEN we get to the conclusion.. a rockin' Saint Stephen->NFA->GDTRFB->NFA.. the Dead would play only one more St. Stephen in 1971 then put it away till 1976.. Pigpen is here too of course, and we have a chance to enjoy him on a great 'Next Time You See Me'... The Johnny B. Goode encore is always a mark of a show the boys had fun performing! 

Grateful Dead 
Gaelic Park, New York, New York 
8/26/71

set 2
Me And My Uncle [3:00] ;
China Cat Sunflower [4:58] >
I Know You Rider [4:58] ;
Deal [4:33] ;
Cumberland Blues [5:07] ;
Truckin' [8:31] >
Drums [0:16] >
The Other One [15:56#] ;
Next Time You See Me ;
Me And Bobby McGee [0:09#] ;
Uncle John's Band [#5:54] ;
Saint Stephen [5:26] >
Not Fade Away [6:10] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:26] >
Jam [1:30] >
Not Fade Away [2:56]
E: Johnny B Goode 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092013.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/13

On this Friday the 13th edition of the Deadpod I decided it fitting to honor the great Pigpen, seeing as his birthday was just a few days ago on September 8th, and this show, long a request from one of my listeners, was one of his great performances. This one comes to us from the Bronx New York, on August 26, 1971, at Gaelic Park. This week's first set is filled with great Pigpen performances, including Big Bos Man, an outstanding Hard to Handle, Good Lovin' and one of only a couple circulating versions of  "Empty Pages". Don't overlook Garcia's intro to that Good Lovin' as well as the fact that 'sweet Susie' makes an appearance in a fine version of Loser. For anyone who enjoys this incredible year of growth in the band's development this performance is a milestone. I'm sure you 'll enjoy it and we'll listen to set 2 next week...

Grateful Dead
1971-08-26
Gaelic Park - New York, NY
--Set 1--

Bertha
Playin' In The Band
Mr. Charlie
Sugaree
El Paso
Big Boss Man
Big Railroad Blues
Hard To Handle
Beat It On Down The Line
Loser
Sugar Magnolia
Empty Pages
Good Lovin'
Casey Jones

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091313.mp3

I hope you have a wonderful week - and thank you so much for your support of the Deadpod!!!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/13

I realize not everyone is a fan of this lineup of the Grateful Dead. Some people really don't enjoy Hornsby's contributions to the band, and you certainly will hear them in this second set from September 4th, 1991. I happen to think this is one of the best Scarlet->Fires of the 90's. I can't say that it is Hornsby's contributions that make it so but I think its undeniable that he did spark something in Garcia that was often lacking in his later years. Listen for the Phil bomb during the transition as well......This set is distinguished as well by a very fine space and of course, by the appearance of a 'China Doll'.. always a wonderful treat. I think the boys really put their all into this one... I hope you enjoy it.. 

Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH (9/4/91)

set 2

Scarlet Begonias
Fire on the Mountain
Estimated Prophet
He's Gone
drums
space
China Doll
The Wheel
Throwin' Stones
Not Fade Away

The Weight

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090613.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/30/13

Here's a labor day weekend show for you from the Fall tour of 1991.. This was a request from one of our facebook friends, for a show from the run that took place at the Richfield coliseum in Richfield Ohio.. I decided to play the first show from this run, but it wasn't an easy choice as all three shows have their moments.. while the real highlights from this night come in set 2, this week's first set contains plenty of fine playing .. Jack Straw is nicely played, as is the Jack-A-Roe that follows. The entire set is well played, and solid, and a nice long first set as well. I am always pleased to hear Friend of the Devil, and the Cold Rain and Snow->Promised Land close the set on a real high note and leave us wanting more.. 

Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH (9/4/91)
Let the Good Times Roll
Jack Straw
Jack-A-Roe
Walkin' Blues
Friend of the Devil
Black-Throated Wind
Tennessee Jed
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Cold Rain and Snow
Promised Land

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083013.mp3


Have a safe and happy Labor Day my friends!
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Dead Show/podcast for 8/23/13

I was pleasantly surprised by all the positive responses I received to last week's Deadpod -so I am pleased to be able to present the 2nd set of this great show from August 16th, 1980 at the Mississippi River Festival on this week's Deadpod. This set starts off rocking just as hard as set 1, with a hot CC Rider going into a really excellent China Cat -> I Know You Rider.. Estimated is quite strongly played as well, then a long He's Gone leads into a really trippy drums and space.. the Other One that follows is superb.. one of the best of the year in my opinion. Black Peter helps brings us back to Earth but the boys end with a rare double encore to let us know how much they appreciated the faithful who enjoyed the show in the massive downpour.. 

Mississippi River Festival, Edwardsville, IL (8/16/80)

set 2:

C.C. Rider

China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider

Ship of Fools
Estimated Prophet
He's Gone
drums
The Other One
Black Peter
Sugar Magnolia

Iko Iko
One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082313.mp3

As I watch another year go by in the rearview mirror, my most sincere thanks to all of my friends who make the Deadpod possible... thank you for your support, encouragement and friendship. 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/16/13

This week's Deadpod is a bit unusual, as I decided to bring you an audience recording of a show that took place 33 years ago on the banks of the Mississippi River... at the Mississippi River Festival across the river from St. Louis in Edwardsville, Illinois. While I wasn't at this show, I've heard many reports from friends over the years that this was a complete *blast*, probably due, at least partially, to the fact that there was supposedly an absolute deluge of a storm going on especially in the second set.. As I listened to this first set I thought it was obvious that the band was having a good time... I also thought that the recording while not pristine, was worth listening to so I decided to feature it this week... I'll play set 2 next week unless enough of you object to the audience source (unfortunately that's all that is available of this one.. )

Mississippi River Festival, Edwardsville, IL (8/16/80)

Alabama Getaway
Promised Land
They Love Each Other
Me and My Uncle
El Paso
Althea
Looks Like Rain
Tennessee Jed
Easy to Love You
New Minglewood Blues
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081613.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/9/13

Hard to believe its been 18 years since we lost Jerry...and since this week's Deadpod falls on that sad anniversary I felt that this week's show should commemorate that loss perhaps more than most do. One thing that unites us all as Deadheads is the fact that we all feel that loss.. I decided to bring you a show from the summer of 1995, not to depress you or to point out how far Jerry had slipped by then (although it can't be denied) but becuase it still contains huge moments of genius and insight into who he was and who we are and were. This one comes from the Shoreline Ampitheater on June 2nd, 1995. I'm only going to play the second set, for that contains some truly amazing moments (as well as a few sad ones)... but there was still some of that magic there that has kept us together all these years. This second set starts out with a fine version of New Speedway Boogie, a great opener.. then Jerry goes into his cover of  McCartney's 'That Would Be Something' and this is a fine version of that. Way To Go Home and Saint of Circumstance follow.. then the band goes into 'He's Gone'.. not one of Jerry's finest versions as his playing is a bit aimless to say the least.  As the band goes into Drums however one of those magical moments that could only happen at at Dead show took place as the Dali Lama's own choir, the Gyuto Monks, appeared to chant for the crowd. After the Monks finish, the band does a pretty interesting space, then Weir leads them out with 'Easy Answers'. What follows is for me the highlight of this set, one of the better versions of  'Standing on the Moon' that you will hear... Jerry seems to really pour out his soul on this one.. and how better to remember him today than in listening to those lines from this song... 

The boys close the second set as they did so often with Chuck Berry's Around and Around, but return for a fun 'Lucy In The Skies With Diamonds' encore.. 

Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mt. View, CA (Friday 6/2/95)

set 2

New Speedway Boogie
That Would Be Something
Way to go Home
Saint of Circumstance
He's Gone ->
Drums ->
Chanting by the Gyuto Monks ->
Space ->
Easy Answers
Standing on the Moon
Around & Around

E: Lucy in the Sky

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/2/13

Well here we are again.. in another 'Days Between' .. summer flies indeed, and as we reflect on old Jerry and the light he brought to us all I thought it best to bring you a set of Pure Jerry as it were.. no not one of the commercial releases, but still Jerry Band., this configuration with Keith and Donna and Ron Tutt and John Kahn, but mainly Jerry.. with some very beautiful playing and singing on some of his most well known songs that he performed with his own band.. These are played exquisitely. The mix is a bit rough at the start but gets better a couple minutes into Sugaree. I couldn't bear to not publish the entire show, so bear with me if this week's Deadpod is a bit longer than usual. I am thankful I get to listen to these tunes and more so, for the opportunity to share them with you.. 

7-23-1977
Jerry Garcia Band
Keystone  
Palo ALto CA

Set 1:
Sugaree
Stop That Train
Mystery Train
Simple Twist Of Fate
The Way You Do The Things You Do

Set 2:
Tuning
They Love Each Other
Sitting In Limbo
Tuning
Tore Up Over You
My Sisters And Brothers
Tuning
Stir It Up
Tangled Up In Blue 

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/26/13

This week's Deadpod features some really unique music from the summer of 1976.. this one comes from the famous run at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco, from July 16th, 1976.. We only have the 2nd set of this show in soundboard quality so that is what I'm going to present.. I think you'll agree that this is a fine example of the more exploratory side of the band that was unfolding after the hiatus of '75 and before the signature sound of 1977.. The entire run is quite worth exploring, and many would argue that the next night, with its magnificent 'Comes A Time' would be a better choice, but we'll keep that in our pocket for a future Deadpod.. This second set has some really unique music, I'm very fond of the Playin'>Jam>Cosmic Charlie.. wowza! and what a set list... not only does Samson follow that, but another great 'Spanish' Jam.. then the Playin' reprise following the Wheel.. just when you think the surprises are surely over.. we get a GREAT 'High Time'.. some folks don't care for this more jazzy or improvisational side of the band, but after its been a bit since I've heard any I am refreshed when I hear it.. I hope you find it so as well.. 

Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA (7/16/76)

set 2

Playin' in the Band->
Stronger Than Dirt jam->
Cosmic Charlie->
Samson and Delilah->

Spanish Jam->
drums->
The Wheel->
Jam->
Playin' in the Band reprise->
Around and Around
High Time
Sugar Magnolia
E:
U.S. Blues

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/19/13

Ah summer.. in the midst of its heat and humidity its wise for us to sit back and breath it in.. and savor it for passes like dew.. this week's Deadpod is of course the second set of a show that seems to me to embody the kind of setlist that a summer GD show should have.. lyrics that speak of starlight and songs that twinkle and sparkle like the summer night sky. Crazy Fingers.. Uncle John's Band.. Terrapin.. and of course Morning Dew.. even the Quinn the Eskimo reminds me of warm summer shows outdoors watching the boys .. I hope you've been lucky enough to see Furthur this year.. for all of us we have the chance to savor this recording and close our eyes and remember warm summer nights and the music that could take us along with those breezes.. 

Grateful Dead

Oxford Plains Speedway (7/2/88)

Crazy Fingers
Playin' in the Band
Uncle John's Band
Terrapin Station
drums
The Wheel
Gimme Some Lovin'
All Along the Watchtower
Morning Dew
Sugar Magnolia

Quinn the Eskimo

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peace.

Dead Show/podcast for 7/12/13

Here's a show that several folks have requested recently..and since it recently marked its 25th anniversary I thought it would be a great time to feature it on the Deadpod. This comes to us from July 2nd, 1988, from the Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford Maine.. I wasn't there but all accounts of this weekend seem to suggest it was a blast.. its a fun show and you can certainly tell that Jerry and the band were having a good time during this well played first set. The Iko Iko starts out hot and gets everyone on their feet, the Jack Straw is a great early July choice of course and the Row Jimmy is a favorite of mine in this first set as well. Foolish Heart was a great closer and I think you'll enjoy the second set that is coming up next week as well.. just be careful on the volume on both these sets or Phil will blow out a speaker! 

Oxford Plains Speedway (7/2/88)

Iko Iko
Jack Straw
West L.A. Fadeaway
Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again
Row Jimmy
Blow Away
Victim or the Crime
Foolish Heart

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/5/13

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone! I do hope you had a great holiday, and I hope this second set from 6/22/73 helps make the rest of your holiday weekend even better! This is really a fine set, and as fine an example of the Dead improvisational skills as any of their shows. While this is almost a complete show in itself, this 2 hour second set features both more straight ahead songs as well as some real cosmic explorations, especially by Garcia and Lesh in the post -Truckin' jam. 

The show starts with one of, if not the finest 'Here Comes Sunshines' that you're likely to hear.. Black Peter and Big Railroad Blues are particular favorites of mine here in this first 'part' of set 2.. Once we hit the jam out of He's Gone and into Truckin' we move into  full bore jazz like improvisation... sit back and enjoy as the band takes us on a great journey here through The Other One, then into a fine Wharf Rat.. The Sugar Magnolia is a natural closer, but the boys go on to end the set with a nice Casey Jones then come out for a signature 'Johnny B. Goode' encore. Whew.... 

Grateful Dead
P.N.E, Coliseum, Vancouver, BC, XCAN (6/22/73)
Here Comes Sunshine
Promised Land
Brown Eyed Women
El Paso
Black Peter
Greatest Story Ever Told
Big Railroad Blues
He's Gone
Truckin'
Nobody's Jam
The Other One
Wharf Rat
Sugar Magnolla
Casey Jones

Johnny B. Goode

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Dead Show/podcast for 6/28/13

Here is a show that is on many folks' Desert Island list of shows they absolutely must have.. its from 40 years ago, back on June 22nd, 1973 at PNE Coliseum in Vancouver British Columbia.. This is clearly one of the classics from that great year, and I was surprised when I realized I hadn't featured this on the Deadpod before.. even thought this is the last Deadpod before July 4th, I think a great version of Jack Straw like the one in this first set quite fits the patriotic theme, even if the show was played in Canada ;) 
Now there are rough patches here an there... the Bertha starts out with a pretty rough audience patch.. but have patience... it will be generously rewarded with a show that is very fine sounding and features some of the band's best ensemble playing of that glorious year.. In this first set the highlights for me include a beautiful jammed out Bird Song, Row Jimmy and the aforesaid mentioned Jack Straw, a GREAT China->Rider.. and a beautiful Playin' In The Band..  the thing is, the second set just gets better.. but you'll have to wait till next week for that one........ ;) 

Grateful Dead

P.N.E, Coliseum, Vancouver, BC, XCAN (6/22/73)

Bertha
Beat it on Down the Line
Deal
Mexicali Blues
Box of Rain
Bird Song
The Race Is On
Sugaree
Looks Like Rain
Row Jimmy
Jack Straw
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Big River
Tennessee Jed
Playing in the Band

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Dead Show/podcast for 6/21/13

The second set from Giants Stadium, E. Rutherford NJ, on June 17th, 1991 was one of the best played sets of that year. I think you'll agree that the Saint of Circumstance through Drums the band is tightly wound and playing and listening well to each other. Hornsby continues to scatter the Dark Star theme throughout the set, culminating in a flatout Dark Star Jam after Ship of Fools, (the first since June of 1974!).. The Truckin' that follows is very uptempo and moving and goes into perhaps one of the best 'New Speedway Boogies' you'll find in any performance. This leads into a Uncle John's Band.. full and well played, but he band goes back for more exploration.. into a very nice jam with an Other One tease, then back into the Dark Star Theme again... here pay particular attention to the nuances of Garcia's playing.. the boys are definitely in a fabulous place as they move slowly into Drums and Space... The China Doll that follows is just about perfect.. The boys move into a nice Playin' In the Band and an always uptempo 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set.. The encore of  'The Weight' brings it all back home and I can't imagine leaving this show unhappy.... 

Grateful Dead

6/17/91 Giants Stadium E. Rutherford NJ

set 2:

Tuning Jam ->

Saint Of Circumstance -> 

Ship Of Fools -> 

Dark Star Jam -> 

Truckin' -> 

New Speedway Boogie -> 

Uncle John's Band -> 

Dark Star Jam ->

Drums ->

Space ->

China Doll ->

Playing In The Band ->

Sugar Magnolia

Encore:

Tuning

The Weight 

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Dead Show/podcast for 6/14/13

This week's Deadpod has been a often requested show for some time.. I think I hesitated in putting it on the Deadpod because it was such a well-known show, and it had been broadcast back in the day on TV. Still its probably one of the finest shows of 1991, and since its anniversary was coming up, I decided it would be a great time to break it out here on the Deadpod. 
This show occurred back on June 17th, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford NJ. They blow out of the gate with a spot on Eyes of the World.. I really loved seeing this on TV as you could tell how much Jerry and Bruce were enjoying the interplay on this song, and you can clearly hear it in their playing. This is only the first first-set Eyes of the World since 1975... they follow with a very good Walkin' Blues, then a very good Brown-Eyed Women, with a fine Hornsby lead in it.. what follows is quite unusual, as Jerry breaks out the Dark Star motif, which the band picks up on, and while they don't actually play Dark Star (until set 2) the thematic is present throughout the night, and adds another element of excitement to the already interesting playing.. Weir follows with a Masterpiece, then we get a fun Loose Lucy.. Cassidy and a rockin' Might As Well close out set 1.. We'll listen to set 2 next week.. 

Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (6/17/91)

Eyes of the World
Walkin' Blues
Brown Eyed Women
Masterpiece
Loose Lucy
Cassidy
Might as Well

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Dead Show/podcast for 6/7/13

This week I decided to feature a nice counterpoint to last week's show so naturally I turned my attention to an earlier era of Grateful Dead... 1970 has always been a favorite year, the band had grown and matured into a tight cohesive whole and the performances still contained plenty of vigor and raw energy.. That energy is readily apparent in this week's performance. This tape, unfortunately is only part of the performance from this date, but its a very nice sounding fragment and well worth our while It starts with the very end of Sugar Mag, but then goes into one of the years better Dark Star's.. quite exploratory and spacey.. The Saint Stephen that follows is played perfectly.. a wonderful rendition I think.. a raucous Not Fade Away must have gotten everyone up after that, but what follows is the highlight of the show for me, a unique jam that flows into and out of several well known melodies, Darkness, Darkness, and China Cat among others.. the boys then revisit the Not Fade Away before Pigpen puts on one of his unique renditions of 'Lovelight'...
he must have really been enjoying himself on this night and goes out into the audience for some participation!
He does drop the F-bomb on this one and Bobby repeats it in a classic GD moment...

Grateful Dead
Fillmore East New York, NY 
9/19/70 - Saturday

Sugar Magnolia (cuts in )
Dark Star > [00:25:24] 
Saint Stephen > [00:06:18] 
Drums > [00:00:36] 
Not Fade Away > [00:04:46] 
Darkness Jam > [00:00:53] 
China Cat Sunflower Jam > [00:00:40] 
Jam > [00:00:42] 
Not Fade Away > [00:01:48] 
Turn On Your Lovelight ; [00:20:22]

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/31/13

This week's Deadpod comes as the result of a request from a great supporter of the Deadpod.. for many folks the only show or shows they were able to see happened late in the band's tenure. This show takes place in the Fall of 1993... while I find most shows from '93 pretty uninteresting, I do think the second set from this show offers plenty for us to chew on, so I'm going to play just that second set this week on the Deadpod. This took place, as so many great shows did, at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on Monday, September 13th, 1993.. The Scarlet Begonias is particularly bouncy and you can hear the 'lightning bolt' guitar that Jerry played at this show as it allowed him to switch tones very easily.. The Playin' In the Band is nice and spacey.. and while it goes into a not entirely satisfying and short Dark Star, the fact that Jerry leads the band out of that into a long and beautiful Terrapin is reason enough to give them a pass on it.. The Space that follows allows us to recognize the 'Tubular Bells' theme that Vince introduces and that makes the jam quite interesting. Easy Answers is not everyone's cup of tea, but Bobby's leads throughout the show are consistently interesting (and we are able to hear them!) .. The Days Between that follows is a song that you either love or hate.. Jerry does a pretty decent job on the lyrics on this one... The show ends with a Good Lovin' then the get-out-of-Dodge 'I Fought the Law' encore.. 

Still an enjoyable excursion into late-era Grateful Dead. I hope you find it entertaining! 

Grateful Dead, The Spectrum, Philadelphia PA 9/13/93
set 2

Scarlet Begonias ->
Fire on the Mountain ->
Playing in the Band ->
Dark Star ->
Terrapin Station ->
Drums ->
Space ->
Easy Answers ->
Days Between ->
Good Lovin'

I Fought the Law

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/24/13

Welcome to Summer! Yes Memorial Day weekend is the 'unoffical' start of summer, and while it is still feeling like early spring at times here, hopefully this smokin' hot set of live Dead from May of 1977 will put  you in the mood for some fine Summertime relaxing.. This second set from T uscaloosa Alabama features a remarkable Terrapin Station and a great Playin' sandwich.. It's really a strong show through and through, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 

Memorial Coliseum (U of Alabama), Tuscaloosa, AL (5/17/77)
set 2
Samson and Delilah
Bertha
Good Lovin'
Brown Eyed Women
Estimated Prophet
Terrapin Station
Playin' in the Band
drums
Wharf Rat
Playin' in the Band

Sugar Magnolia

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/17/13

During May of each year, I always try to pay recognition to the superlative run of shows the band played during May of 1977. This year as most of you probably know, the organization has finally decided to release a box set of some of these shows.. While I do not generally play shows that have been officially released, I've decided to feature one of these shows that is going to be released this week. For the true collector, this won't dissuade them from purchasing what looks like a beautiful collection. For those of us who can't afford the price tag, it gives you another opportunity to listen to what is clearly one of the high water marks in the history of the Grateful Dead. 
This show comes from May 17th, 1977, and was performed in Tuscaloosa Alabama.. I think its a fine example of the virtuosity of the period. Certainly the band played a smooth, flowing style that nevertheless expressed the power of the genre flawlessly. It was certainly different than what came before and what came after.. but that what makes this process worthwhile. 

Memorial Coliseum (U of Alabama), Tuscaloosa, AL (5/17/77)

New Minglewood Blues
Mississippi Half-Step
El Paso
They Love Each Other
Jack Straw
Jack-a-Roe
Looks Like Rain
Tennessee Jed
Passenger
High Time
Big River
Sunrise
Scarlet Begonias
Fire on the Mountain

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/10/13

This week we get to hear set 2 of this fine show from May 5th, 1990 at Cal State, Dominguez Hills California. This is a fine second set and starts off with a rockin' Truckin to get things rolling. The Playin'->Uncle John's Band leads into a strange and wonderful Space and Drumz. The polst-drums highlight is probably the Dear Mr.Fantasy which leads into a nice Goin' Down the Road.. The Around and Around which closes the set is fun as well.. listen to the end of it where its obvious the boys are having a good time.. 

Cal State Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA (5/5/90)

set 2

Truckin'
Crazy Fingers
Playin' in the Band
Uncle John's Band
drums

Space
I Need a Miracle
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Around and Around

Touch of Grey

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/3/13

Oh the glorious month of May! I'm sure its one of everyone's favorite times of the year, and of course one of the great traditions in the first weekend of May is the Kentucky Derby.. this week's Deadpod features a show that paid tribute, as the band often did, to that grand event, by playing the late George Jones' "The Race Is On".. and a fine version it is .. I really felt I needed to play it this year especially in light of the recent passing of George Jones, a true country treasure. This show however is far from a one-trick pony... it features a first set  "Help->Slip->Franklin's' A fine Loser, and even a Loose Lucy! I think the One More Saturday Night that closes set one is a treat too, and a chance for me to send out my wishes to Bobby for a very speedy recovery.. 

I'm hoping you have a fine Spring weekend - (no snow!) and that you enjoy this week's Deadpod as much as I do.. 


Cal State Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA (5/5/90)

Good Time Blues
The Race is On
Help on the Way
Slipknot!
Franklin's Tower
Queen Jane Approximately
Loser
Me and My Uncle
Mexicali Blues
Loose Lucy
One More Saturday Night

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/26/13

This week's Deadpod features set 2 from 4/27/85 - the Frost Ampitheater at Stanford University.. This is a fine set, and as it opens with a Scarlet Begonias, we can imagine the delight when Jerry leads the band not into Fire on the Mountain but rather into a sweet version of Eyes of the World.. This duo is such a sweet combo that it alone would justify rating the show highly but the band turns on a dime into a Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad that in turn is also very well executed. Of course this is an 85 show, and Jerry's voice is a little rough at times.. However I enjoy the rest of the set as well, in particular the Phil bombs in the rather abbreviated Other One and the Black Peter.. Hey its even been long enough that I don't cringe nearly as much in hearing a 'Day Job' encore ;)

Frost Amphitheater (Stanford U), Palo Alto, CA (4/27/85)

set 2 
Scarlet Begonias
Eyes of the World
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Man Smart/Woman Smarter
drums
The Wheel
Truckin'
The Other One
Black Peter
Around and Around
One More Saturday Night

Day Job

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As we leave April behind I'm wishing more sunny skies and Spring weather for everyone!! 

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