Dead Show/podcast for 12/30/16

Happy New Year!

As we look to put 2016 behind us, I decided to bring you a fine New Year's Eve performance from December 31st, 1989.  With a show like this I couldn't just bring you a first set so we have the entire performance this week.
Naturally this performance has some special moments, as well as some quirks. They open wiht Sugar Magnolia - instead of saving it for the first sone of the new year. Touch follows, then a bouncy 'Man Smart'.. Bonnie Raitt joins the boys for 'Big Boss Man', very nicely done. Weir does a nice version of  'Memphis Blues Again' and the first set ends with a great 'Shakedown Street'.
Bill Graham makes his entrance at midnight as a chicken ..and after the countdown the boys do a great Iko, Iko to usher in the new decade. They move the proceedings in a more psychedelic direction with 'Victim or the Crime'. Victim then dissolves into the swirl of Dark Star, which was still a huge rarity and while short, certainly was sweet. Drums and Space follows, then they go into the 'Dear Mr. Fantasy -Hey Jude' combo. They then turn to some rocking tunes to end the set with a 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' into 'Throwing Stones' and then 'Not Fade Away'.. They return for a very nice set of encores.. Brokedown Palace leading into the closing Sunshine Daydream.. then return for a second encore with 'In The Midnight Hour' to close a long and happy show..

Oakland Coliseum, Oakland CA (12/31/89)

Sugar Magnolia
Touch of Grey
Man Smart/Woman Smarter
Big Boss Man
Stuck Inside of Mobile
Shakedown Street

Iko Iko
Victim or the Crime
Dark Star
drums
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Hey Jude Reprise
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Throwin' Stones
Not Fade Away

Brokedown Palace
Sunshine Daydream

Midnight Hour

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod123016.mp3

I hope the music brings you some joy and light, as it does me, no matter what life throws at us.

Thanks for your support and have a safe and very happy New Year! 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/23/16

Merry Christmas .. Happy Hanukkah

This year's holiday edition of the Deadpod features one of the best acoustic performances of 1970. This takes place at the Fillmore East in New York City on September 20th, 1970. The acoustic set, which we present today, is not only a fine performance but also a fine recording. David Grisman plays mandolin on 'Friend of the Devil' and David Nelson joins with another mandolin on a slow soulful,  'Big Railroad Blues', both continue through Ripple. There is some speculation that Jerry plays piano on 'To Lay Me Down', clearly a wonderful highlight here. Nelson and Grisman are back with mandolins on a fine  Rosalie McFall, following a rare acoustic 'Truckin'. I love  'Cumberland Blues' here.. but then again I usually love this song.. Jerry plays an electic during 'New Speedway' but the vibe is very acoustic. 'Brokedown Palace' provides a fitting conclusion to the set..

Following, I decided to feature one more cut from Holly Bowling's beautiful work 'Better Left Unsung'.. this is 'Eyes of the World (Louisville KY 61874)..
it speaks for itself..



Grateful Dead
Fillmore East
New York, NY 9/20/70 - Sunday

One - 1:02:46

Intro [0:03] ;
Uncle John's Band [6:47] %
Deep Elem Blues [5:51] %
Friend Of The Devil [3:32] %
Big Railroad Blues [3:14] %
Dark Hollow [2:56] %
Ripple [4:20] %
To Lay Me Down [5:12] %
Truckin' [5:35]%[0:12] ;
Rosalie McFall [2:24] %
Cumberland Blues [5:04] %
New Speedway Boogie [9:31] %
Brokedown Palace [5:13]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122316.mp3

My most sincere hope that all of my friends here have a very healthy and happy Holiday...

thanks for your support...........

the professor

Dead Show/podcast for 12/16/16

This week the Deadpod presents the second set of the band's performance from the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden on December 7th, 1971. A fine performance and recording here.. not one marked by any long jams.. nevertheless a great representation of the band as it heads into one of their peak years - 1972.
Strong performances by Pigpen - especially on 'Smokestack Lightnin'..
I'm willing to bet you'll dig the ending of this set as well :)



Grateful Dead
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden
New York, NY  12/7/71 - Tuesday

Two

Sugar Magnolia ;
Ramble On Rose ;
Big Boss Man ;
Mexicali Blues ;
Brown Eyed Women ;
Me And My Uncle ;
Smokestack Lightnin' ;
Deal ;
Truckin' ;
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Not Fade Away
Encore
One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121616.mp3

My thanks to my kind friends whose donations have kept the Deadpod alive this year!!

Have a great week - see you back here for the Christmas show next friday..

Dead Show/podcast for 12/9/16

As we head into December I decided to bring you one of the classic December '71 shows from the Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY.
This week's show comes from 12/7/71 ... While I featured the classic from 12/5 a few years back I think you'll enjoy this one as well. This is an early Keith show, but Pigpen is here as well and does a fine rendition of 'Run Rudolph, Run' to get you in that Holiday spirit :)
While none of these songs may go off into extended jams I am certain you'll appreciate the musicianship they show in each and every one..



Grateful Dead
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
12/7/71 - Tuesday

One

Cold Rain And Snow ;
Beat It On Down The Line ;
Mr. Charlie ;
Sugaree ;
Jack Straw ;
Next Time You See Me ;
Tennessee Jed ;
El Paso ;
Brokedown Palace ;
Run Rudolph Run ;
You Win Again ;
Cumberland Blues ;
Casey Jones

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120916.mp3

Finally I decided to play a wonderful piece from a brand new release that just came out from Holly Bowling. Enjoy her version of 'Unbroken Chain'..
her CD or Album is available from Royal Potato Family records here:

http://royalpotatofamily.com/product/holly-bowling-better-left-unsung/

or from Amazon

Thanks so much for your support of the Deadpod!!!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/2/16

This week the Deadpod returns to the second set of the band's performance in Oklahoma City Oklahoma on November 14th, 1972. I think you'll enjoy their performance here as they bring the crowd well executed versions of some great songs.

The highlight of this 1hour 41 minute set is probably the 'He's Gone'->'Truckin'->'The Other One'->'Sing Me Back Home' combination that occurs in the middle of set 2. Listen closely and you'll hear some interesting interplay as they try to decide which song to go into next. I think you'll enjoy the unique 'Uncle John's Band' as well..

Grateful Dead
Oklahoma City Music Hall
Oklahoma City, OK
11/14/72 - Tuesday

Two
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:15] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:12] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:58]  ;
Deal [4:26] ;
Me And Bobby McGee ;
He's Gone [15:18] >
Truckin' [8:25] >
The Other One [15:57] >
Sing Me Back Home [9:57] ;
Sugar Magnolia ;
Uncle John's Band ;
One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120216.mp3


My sincere thanks to those kind folks whose support makes the Deadpod possible.. and to each of you who enjoy listening!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/25/16

Happy Thanksgiving my friends!
If  you've listened to the Deadpod for awhile you know I enjoy bringing you acoustic music around the holidays - this year is no different and I think I've got an excellent show lined up for you. First off, one of the famous acoustic shows form the fall of 1980, this comes to us from the Warfield in San Francisco on October 4th, 1980. There's not a bad song in this set.. but some of my favorites are the 'Race Is On', 'It Must Have Been The Roses', 'Dark Hollow' and 'To Lay Me Down'.. the set-ending 'Ripple' still brings chills..

Following this wonderful set, we have a marvelous performance of the complete Terrapin Suite from some great musicians honoring the Dead tradition today - Joe Russo's Almost Dead. A little over a month ago they performed an acoustic Terrapin Station that surely deserves to be heard. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.....

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA
10/4/80 - Saturday

One
Deep Elem Blues [4:13] ;
The Race Is On [2:53] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [5:48] ;
Monkey And The Engineer [2:48] ;
Rosalie McFall [3:06] ;
Dark Hollow [3:13] ;
To Lay Me Down [8:34] ;
On The Road Again ;
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie [5:34] ;
Ripple [4:30]

Joe Russo's Almost Dead
Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn NY
10/7/16
Terrapin Station Suite (Acoustic)

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112516.mp3

I'm grateful to all of my friends who listen to the Deadpod each week and allow me the chance to spread the light and love contained within.

thank you ..
-the professor

Dead Show/podcast for 11/18/16

Here's a top-notch show from the Fall of 1972 to start off your Thanksgiving week right.. this is from 11/14/72, Oklahoma City Oklahoma.. I consider this a very well played 16 song first set.. After an opening 'Promised Land' Garcia gives us a slow, rolling 'Sugaree'.  After the 'El Paso' that follows we get 'Loser' - a personal favorite of mine and a perfect song for the western setting.. the set is full of favorites from the GD catalog.. Bertha, Tennessee Jed, and a smart China->Rider with a smoking transition. Garcia's notes lift us up as we move into that Rider. Box of Rain follows, then he band rocks it out with a quadruple serving of rocking standards - Beat It on Down the Line, a bouncy up-tempo 'Friend of the Devil', 'Around and Around' and the archetypical warning to Casey to watch his speed...


Grateful Dead
Oklahoma City Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK
Date 11/14/72 - Tuesday
One

The Promised Land [2:56] ;
Sugaree [7:41] ;
El Paso [4:18] ;
Loser [5:#58] ;
Black Throated Wind [6:52] ;
Bertha [5:49] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:#10] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:28] ;
Big River [4:16] ;
China Cat Sunflower [7:09] >
I Know You Rider [5:05]
Box Of Rain [4:50] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:12]
Friend Of The Devil [3:26] ;
Around And Around [3:#09] ;
Casey Jones [6:21]

There are some occasional sonic imperfections here, and a few cuts, but I hope you find this a pleasure to listen to as you get ready for the big holiday next week.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111816.mp3

Be kind to yourself - Be kind to each other

I am blessed to be able to bring you this music. Thank you for making it possible my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/11/16

Well in some ways I guess this one is appropriate this week....

The second set from Nov. 8th, 1985 has some great highs and some lows.
It starts with a version of 'Revolution' with some nice jams but Garcias stepping all over the lyrics ;) Estimated Prophet follows with an excellent jam, especially as it goes into a less than stellar 'Eyes of the World'. Drums and Space follow and then a nice 'Other One' into a short 'I Need A Miracle'. The highlight of the set, if not the show follows, with a wonderful version of Dylan's 'She Belongs To Me'.
They close the set with a spirited 'Sugar Magnolia' and return for an encore of the Stone's 'I Can't Get No Satisfaction'..

Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY
 11/8/85 - Friday

 Two

 Revolution ;
Estimated Prophet->
Eyes Of The World ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Other One ->
I Need A Miracle->
She Belongs To Me ->
Sugar Magnolia
Encore (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111116.mp3

My sincere thanks to the kind folks whose support allows me to keep publishing the Deadpod!!

Be Strong and love one another!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/4/16

This week, on the eve of the election, I decided to bring you what I consider to be a really fun show from the fall of 1985. This comes to us from Rochester New York on November 8th, 1985. The boys are really loose and having fun and deliver a really good (if uneven) performance. We have a nice sounding recording to share, and I think you'll find the first set quite entertaining this week. This one starts with a rockin' Iko, Iko, into a down and dirty 'Little Red Rooster'.  Garcia provides a nice reading of  'Peggy O'; 'My Brother Esau' and 'Brown Eyed Women' follow, then the band performs an excellent version of 'Baby What You Want Me To Do' with Brett and Bobby trading verses on what would be the Dead's last performance of this tune. A frantic 'Jack Straw' follows and leads into a fun 'Might as Well' to close this first set.. (these two from an audience recording, by the way).



Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY
11/8/85 - Friday

One

Iko Iko ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Peggy-O ;
My Brother Esau ;
Brown Eyed Women ;
Baby What You Want Me To Do ;
Jack Straw >
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110416.mp3

Thank you to all my friends whose support of the Deadpod allows us to keep rollin'..


Till next week, be kind and let's hope for the best :)

Dead Show/podcast for 10/28/16

Happy Halloween!

Always a favorite among Deadheads, while Halloween doesn't happen until Monday I thought it only appropriate to share one of the classic Halloween performances with you this week. This set is one of two the band played on Halloween, 1970 from the gym at the State  University of New  York at Stoney Brook. A fine show, as most are from this era, it starts with quite a rare treat - 'Till the Morning Comes' - sadly they don't do the very best with this, but  then we get a great 'Hard To Handle'. The China->Rider is especially enjoyable (although marred with a nasty cut at the end ). Some of the other highlights include an electric 'Dark Hollow', a nicely done 'Brokedown Palace' and the very last performance of 'Viola Lee Blues'. This is far from the best version of this, but it is interesting to see them go into 'Cumberland Blues' out of it.
This is raw Dead, not polished, not the best performance of this classic year, and probably not the best recording of this year that one can find, yet I think its great fun to hear and hope you do as well...


Grateful Dead
University Gymnasium - State University of New York
Stony Brook, NY 10/31/70a - Saturday

Early Show

Till The Morning Comes [3:24];[0:31] ;
Hard To Handle [7:53];[0:45] ;
Mama Tried [2:28];[0:35] ;
China Cat Sunflower [2:55] >
Jam [1:56] >
I Know You Rider [3:11#] %
Dire Wolf [3:47];[0:39] ;
Cold Rain And Snow [6:06];[0:33] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:19];[0:35] ;
Dark Hollow [2:53];[0:41] ;
Brokedown Palace [5:11];[0:29] ;
Viola Lee Blues [9:00] >
Cumberland Blues [4:16] >
Uncle John's Band [5:48]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102816.mp3

Have a fun and safe holiday!!


My heartfelt thanks to my friends whose contributions make the Deadpod possible!!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/21/16

This week's Deadpod features the second set from October 15th, 1976 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. I think this set has several very interesting moments. The first is the fine transition from the opening 'Eyes of the World' to 'The Music Never Stopped'. This was a the only time they ever played these two in this order, but I wonder why when listening to this performance. A long He's Gone leads into a short drums but then a mighty 'Other One'. The 'Comes A Time' that follows is one of the best, and probably the highlight of the set. A great 'Franklin's Tower->Sugar Magnolia' which closes the set is marred a bit by the fact that we only have the audience tape here.
I hope you enjoy this performance from the Fall of 1976..


Grateful Dead
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA 10/15/76 - Friday

Two

Eyes Of The World [10:05] >
The Music Never Stopped [5:54] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [6:26] %
Samson And Delilah [6:40] %
He's Gone [14:30] >
Drums [5:12] >
The Other One [13:27] >
Comes A Time [10:08] >
Franklin's Tower [12:22] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:24]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102116.mp3

My thanks for your support of the Deadpod.

Dead/Show podcast for 10/14/16

How about a show this week from 40 years ago out in Southern California? The boys' first trip back since their 'retirement' found them playing a pair of shows in L.A. at the Shrine Auditorium. Despite some heavy handed law enforcement, they delivered a solid performance, especially here on the 2nd night - October 15th, 1976. The first set which we feature this week, starts off with a surprisingly good 'Might As Well' - I especially enjoyed the ending jams! The set is consistently well played. I always love 'Loser' - Jerry's guitar has that plaintive wail that is just perfect. I also enjoyed Keith's piano throughout. 'Bertha' has an interesting pacing. 'Lazy Lightning->Supplication'  is well played with some very nice licks especially in the transition and Jerry follows with a smokin' 'Sugaree' which is probably the highlight of this first set. They close with a nice 'Promised Land'..



Grateful Dead
Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles, CA
10/15/76 - Friday
One
Might As Well [5:58] %
Mama Tried [2:36] %
Row Jimmy [8:43] %
It's All Over Now [5:50] %
Loser [6:55] %
New Minglewood Blues [4:55] %
Bertha [6:09] %
Lazy Lightnin' [3:18] >
Supplication [5:37] %
Sugaree [10:23] ;
The Promised Land [3:59]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101416.mp3

There are some audience patches here, but I don't believe they detract too much from the overall experience..

Thanks so much to the kind folks whose financial support makes the Deadpod possible.

I hope you can enjoy the beauty of the world in this season of change.

Dead Show/podcast for 10/7/16

A real classic recording of some outstanding good ol' Grateful Dead this week, as we enjoy the band's performance on June 27th, 1969 at Veterans Auditorium in Santa Rosa California. This is one long set, as there were several bands on the bill this night and we get to hear some of the first performances of several songs destined to become classics. Slewfoot - the opening number wasn't one of those, but this is likely to be something you've never heard before - an old Johnny Horton number, with Jerry on Pedal Steel (he would also be on pedal steel guitar on Dire Wolf and Green Green Grass of Home on this set). Mama Tried follows, the 4th time the band has played it, even more country sounding than it would sound in years to come. A beautiful High Time follows, in only its third appearance.. Dupree's Diamond Blues follows then Me & My Uncle, still new in the band's rotation. A very different opening to Casey Jones is a treat to hear, as is Bobby handling the vocals on Dire Wolf. Other highlights include Pigpen on his only number here, "Big Boss Man", and of course Dark Star and St. Stephen.. Green Green Grass of Home, was made popular by Porter Wagoner on the country charts around this time..
I hope you enjoy this great recording of some wonderful early Dead..

Grateful Dead
Veterans Auditorium Santa Rosa, CA
6/27/69 - Friday
One - 1:20:44
Intro [0:05] ;
Slewfoot [3:04];[0:17] ;
Mama Tried [2:41] >
High Time [5:55]%[0:07] ;
Dupree's Diamond Blues [3:57];[0:24] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:20];[0:04] %
Jam [1:28] >
Casey Jones [4:36];[3:24] ;
Dire Wolf [2:24];[0:50] ;
Sittin On Top Of The World [3:23] >
Big Boss Man [5:42];[0:11] %
Dark Star [25:53] >
Saint Stephen [6:52] >
The Eleven [2:37] >
Green Green Grass Of Home [5:30];[1:42]
Encore - 9:30
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [8:#58#]

Peter Grant on banjo on Slewfoot, Jerry on Pedal Steel on Slewfoot, Dire Wolf and Green Grass

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100716.mp3

Your kind contributions allow the Deadpod to continue to exist..
thank you so much ..

Peace and joy to you and yours..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/30/16

This week  the Deadpod presents the second set from the band's performance on September 22nd, 1993 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.
The set features jazz saxophonist David Murray throughout, and with blues harmonica player James Cotton sitting in on the last two numbers of the set (although he is sadly not up very well in the mix). As you might expect this is jazzy throughout, so if you don't enjoy a bit of jazz mixed with your GD this might not be your cup of tea. This is a fine recording however, and the band is clearly energetic and enthused this evening. They start out with Weir's 'Easy Answers', not the most profound song in the catalog, yet played smartly here. Garcia follows with a beautiful 'Lazy River Road', one of his better later ballads. I really enjoy the 'Estimated Prophet' that follows, it goes to some sweet unfamiliar places. 'Dark Star' follows, although it is short, as was the practice during this period (1st verse only) it is still a pleasure to traverse.  An extra long Drums and Space follows.. 'Wharf Rat' follows, and here Garcia's' voice, a bit frail throughout, works to add to the pathos of the story. Murray's sax adds an unusual element at the conclusion, in particular. They follow with a well executed 'Throwing Stones'  (as relevant as ever) and 'Lovelight'. What was the least-liked encore of the 90s, 'I Fought The Law', closes out what was a special night for the band.

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden New York , NY
9/22/93 - Wednesday

Two
Easy Answers (1) ;
Lazy River Road (1) ;
Estimated Prophet (1) >
Dark Star (1) >
Drums (1) >
Space (1) >
Wharf Rat (1) >
Throwing Stones (2) >
Turn On Your Love Light (2)
Encore
I Fought The Law
Comments
(1) with David Murray. (2) with David Murray and James Cotton.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod093016.mp3


I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod, and my sincere thanks for the financial support that makes the Deadpod possible.

'We are on our own'........

Dead Show/podcast for 9/23/16

We bid adieu to Summer this week with perhaps the best GD show of 1993.. this one is from Madison Square Garden, and took place 23 years ago on September 22nd, 1993. The show marked the first of two appearances of jazz saxophonist David Murray with the boys - he sits in during the first set on a wonderful 'Bird song' and throughout the 2nd set. One of my listeners recently informed me that I had never featured a show from this year on the Deadpod and asked that I do so. I can't think of a better show or time to do so than this one. I think the first set in general is quite well-played, and snappy, especially for this era. The Help-Slip-Frank is uptempo and alot of fun to listen to. Garcia is on point in the Minglewood that follows, and really energizes the song. Ramble On Rose follows, then a particularly good Masterpiece. The highlight of the first set is clearly the aforementioned 'Bird Song' with Mr. Murray. The band allows him to create an unusual solo yet weaves it into the tempo of the song allowing them to show that even at this late date, and with Vince and not Hornsby, they are capable of some great jamming.

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY (Wednesday, 9/22/93)

Help on the Way ->
Slipknot ->
Franklin's Tower
Minglewood Blues
Ramble on Rose
Masterpiece
Birdsong

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092316.mp3

I hope you'll consider supporting the Deadpod, as it is through the kind donations of my listeners that I am able to publish it each week. 

Happy Autumn! 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/16/16

This week's Deadpod features set 2 from the Dead's performance at the Easttown Theater in Detroit Michgan back on October 24th, 1971. A fine recording, this set starts with a nice Truckin', especially enjoyable is the jam just before the last verse. What sounds odd here is that the song simply stops... They take up 'Ramble On Rose'. It being  only the 5th time they had played the song, the phrasing and even some of the lyrics are still being developed.. It is quite interesting to hear. Mexicali Blues follows (following an unusually loquacious introduction), this is a pleasure for me to hear. The Dark Star follows, and what is interesting to me, aside from the inherent originality of the jamming, is how the piece shows its development here from its earlier, more primal performances, towards where it will develop during the European tour to follow next year. As was their wont during this time, 'Me & Bobby McGee' follows, perhaps not the smoothest version ever, but still enjoyable. The old 'yellow dog' story gets pulled out afterwards..before we're treated to a 'Cumberland Blues' and one of the final 'St. Stephen's played until the band brought it back in 1976. Johnny B. Goode once again ends a fine performance..

Grateful Dead
Easttown Theatre Detroit, MI
10/24/71 - Sunday

Two

Truckin' [8:24] ;
Ramble On Rose [6:10] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:26] ;
Dark Star [20:47] >
Me And Bobby McGee [5:29] ;
Cumberland Blues [4:58] ;
Saint Stephen [5:37] >
Johnny B. Goode [3:46]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091616.mp3

the Deadpod is made possible through the support of my kind listeners.
thank you..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/9/16

I struggled a bit deciding what to play this week - I was pulled this way and that but finally settled on an overlooked gem of a show from the Fall tour of 1971. This was Keith Godchaux's first tour with the band, and Pigpen is not with them on this night due to his declining health. This show was the second of two (and the fourth show in four nights) which took place in Detroit Michigan on October 24th, 1971 at the Easttown Theater. I think you'll find every one of these numbers to be a real treat. Highlights for me include a great China>Rider (listen for Phil on this one!), and a beautiful Black Peter. The band's sound is clearly growing - transitioning into what they will sound like in 1972.  Set 2, on tap for next week, includes a wonderful Dark Star..

Grateful Dead
Easttown Theatre Detroit, MI
10/24/71 - Sunday

One
Sugar Magnolia [5:46] ;
Deal [5:11] ;
El Paso [4:36] ;
Tennessee Jed [6:06] ;
Jack Straw [4:54] ;
China Cat Sunflower [5:08] >
I Know You Rider [5:15] ;
Playing In The Band [6:11] ;
Black Peter [8:33] ;
Candyman [#6:11] ;
One More Saturday Night [4:14] ;
Casey Jones [5:50]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090916.mp3

the Deadpod is made possible through the kind donations of my listeners and supporters.. thank you!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/2/16

Happy Labor Day weekend! I'm hoping that this second set - from 8/28/81 in Long Beach California, will provide some sweet musical accompaniment to your your long weekend (assuming you will have one! if not my sympathies!).
This is an excellent set, starting off with a rockin' 'Shakedown Street'. While the 'Lost Sailor' provides a bit of a counter-point, the 'Saint of Circumstance' should put you back in the groove. Garcia's 'Wheel' that follows is a real treat - especially the jam afterwards that goes into Brent's 'Good Time Blues'. Following Drums and Space is a wonderful  'Spanish Jam'. A great bit of music to drift away on! 'Truckin' follows, and I'm afraid Weir is once again a bit lyrically challenged.. 'Wharf Rat' follows in the ballad slot.. once again combining the pathos of August West with the hopes and fears of us all.
A rousing 'Sugar Magnolia' closes the set, with the boys returning, and helping us bid adieu to summer, with 'US Blues'.

Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA (8/28/81)

set 2

Shakedown Street
Lost Sailor
Saint of Circumstance
The Wheel
Good Time Blues
drums
Spanish Jam
Truckin'
Wharf Rat
Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090216.mp3

I want to thank the fine folks whose contributions make the Deadpod possible!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/26/16

This week's Deadpod, a request from a supporter of the show, comes to us from Long Beach CA, on August 28th, 1981. They open with "Jack Straw" (the beginning here is patched from an audience source).. and Bob does the 'we used to play for silver now we play for Clive" line.. but still a solid effort as is most of the first set. I'm particulary fond of the Big River, Althea and the closing 'Let It Grow'->China ->Rider which is an unusual first set ending.

Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA (8/28/81)

Jack Straw
They Love Each Other
Me and My Uncle
Big River
Althea
Little Red Rooster
Brown Eyed Women
Let it Grow
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider

You can listen to this week'd Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082616.mp3

Thank you to my kind friends whose contributions keep the Deadpod afloat!

next stop... Labor Day! 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/19/16

This week I'm going to try something a little bit different on the Deadpod and bring you a sample of this summer's Dead & Company tour. Personally this happened to be the only show I had the opportunity to attend, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and since I've had some requests for this material I thought I'd share some with you... This is the first set of Dead & Co's show at the DTE Energy Theater in Clarkson MI on July 7th, 2016. It was a beautiful night and the scene was quite relaxing and kind. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect but I was quite pleasantly surprised, and while you may have heard some of this band before I am hoping you'll enjoy this selection. 

Dead & Company 

July 7, 2016 DTE Energy Music Theater 

Clarkston, MI 

set 1

Jack Straw

Big Boss Man

When I Paint My Masterpiece

Friend of the Devil

Minglewood Blues

Sugaree

Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081916.mp3

Enjoy and be kind to somebody today! 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/12/16

We seem to have entered the dog days of August.. lots of heat and humidity, but I'm hoping you don't find this second set from April 22nd 1986 to be a dog too! It starts with a nice China->Rider, and following a 'Looks Like Rain' we get treated to a nice long Terrapin Station.. clearly the highlight of this pre-coma show. Post drums and space is dominated by Weir, with a 'Spoonful ->Throwin Stones' combo followed by 'Black Peter' then 'Lovelight' to close the set.  The boys return to end the show and the spring tour, with a nice 'Brokedown Palace'..

Berkeley Community Theater, Berkeley, CA (4/22/86)

set 2

China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Looks Like Rain
Terrapin Station
drums
Spoonful
Throwin' Stones
Black Peter
Turn on Your Love Light

Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081216.mp3

The Deadpod exists through the kind support of my listeners. Thank You! 

Love Is Real. Not Fade Away.

Dead Show/podcast for 8/5/16

This week's Deadpod is the result of a request for something from 86 or 87 from a longtime supporter of the Deadpod so I decided to pull out this show, which is one of my favorites from the early 86 shows.. This comes to us from the Berkeley Community Theater, April 22nd, 1986.
The set opens with a wonderful coupling of Box of Rain -> Visons of Johanna.. the last time the band would play that Dylan tune until the final year of 1995. This is a very fine version indeed. The remainder of the set is quite well played as well, with a nice Bird Song and Deal among the highlights..

Berkeley Community Theater, Berkeley, CA (4/22/86)

Box of Rain
Visions of Johanna
Mama Tried
Big River
Bird Song
Little Red Rooster
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080516.mp3

Happy Birthday Kevin ;) 

and thanks to all of you whose support makes the Deadpod possbile.. 

Have a wonderful week! 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/29/16

A quintessential 1972 Grateful Dead second set is on the docket for this week's Deadpod. This set from July 26th, 1972, at Portland's Paramont Theater clocks in at a little over two hours.. It features a number of wonderful highlights, including one of the last performances of 'You Win Again', and early  'He's Gone', and to top it all off, a 30 minute+ Dark Star. While this Dark Star is clearly the highlight of the set, there are stunning performances throughout - capped off by a smoking hot 'Not Fade Away->Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad->Not Fade Away'.. don't miss it!!

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre
Portland, OR 7/26/72 - Wednesday
Set Two

The Promised Land [2;58] (4) ;
He's Gone [8:46] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:05] ;
You Win Again [4:02] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:57] ;
Ramble On Rose [6:09] ;
Dark Star [31:13] (5) >
Comes A Time [7:03] ;
Sugar Magnolia [7:56] ;
Brown Eyed Women [3#:38] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:06] ;
Stella Blue [8:06] ;
Not Fade Away [5:15] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:20] >
Not Fade Away [3:22]
Encore
One More Saturday Night [5:32]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072916.mp3

As summer flies by and we roll into the Days Between, I want to thank the kind folks who have chosen to support the Deadpod. I deeply appreciate it.

'Without Love in the Dream it will never come true'.

Dead Show/podcast for 7/22/16

This week the Deadpod goes back to July 1972 to bring you a show from what could be viewed as a transitional period for the band, July 26th, 1972 from Portland Oregon. This is only the 6th show the band did without Pigpen, and some of the songs we get to hear in this first set are still relatively new. I don't feel the band disappoints  however, certainly not in the massive Dark Star we'll hear next week, but neither in this 12 song, 1 hour 44 minute first set..
I hope you agree..


Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre
Portland, OR  7/26/72 - Wednesday

One

Cold Rain And Snow [5;27] ;
Black Throated Wind [5:59] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [6:59] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:29] ;
Sugaree [7;14]  ;
El Paso [4:20] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:44] >
I Know You Rider [4:51]  ;
Jack Straw [4:54] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:35] ;
Playing In The Band [12:27] ;
Casey Jones [#4:48]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072216.mp3

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod - I couldn't publish  this without your financial support!

Stay Cool!!!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/15/16

After an admittedly somewhat bumpy first set, we return to Foxboro during the Summer of 1990 for the second set of the band's performance there on July 14th, 1990. They come out of the gate (following an amusing 'Take a step back') with a pleasant and somewhat jazzy Eyes, followed by a reggae inspired Estimated Prophet. There's some great work by Phil here, followed by a dreamy 'Crazy Fingers'. Uncle John's Band follows and the crowd breaks into a singalong.. Following drums and space, we get what would turn out to be the final rendition of Brent's 'I Will Take You Home', followed somewhat abruptly by 'I Need a Miracle'. The band closes the set with three rockers - 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad', 'Throwing Stones' and 'Turn on Your Lovelight.. ' They return for a rare double encore, with a prophetic 'Last Time' followed by the always sweet 'We Bid You Goodnight'..

Sullivan Stadium, Foxboro MA (7/14/90)

Set 2

Eyes of the World
Estimated Prophet
Crazy Fingers
Uncle John's Band
drums
I Will Take You Home
I Need a Miracle
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Throwin' Stones
Turn on Your Love Light

This Could Be the Last Time
We Bid You Goodnight

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071516.mp3

Thanks for picking us up, and even more, to those of you able to support the Deadpod through a kind contribution, very much appreciated. 

May this find you all in peace and light. 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/8/16

As we roll into the heart of summer, it seemed appropriate to me to bring you a show from the fine summer tour of 1990. A request from a listener to the Deadpod, we feature the first set of the Dead's performance on July 14th, 1990 at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro MA. As was often the case during this tour it was a hot, hot day (my own memories of several shows cause me to break into a sweat). The boys open up with an appropriate 'Shakedown Street' opener, but then lead into one of my least favorite tunes 'Walkin' Blues'. Brent pulls them out of that slump with a fine version of 'Far From Me', followed by Jerry's 'Candyman'. Bobby redeems himself with 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again', a tune I personally always enjoy hearing. The set ends with 'Ramble on Rose' and an expected but early sighting of 'One More Saturday Night'. We'll hear an excellent set 2, next week.

Sullivan Stadium, Foxboro MA (7/14/90)

Shakedown Street
Walkin' Blues
Far From Me
Candyman
Stuck Inside of Mobile
Ramble on Rose
One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070816.mp3

My thanks for your support of the Deadpod! 

Hope you're having a great July! (I'm seeing Dead & Co on the 7th!) 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/1/16

Happy 4th of July weekend!
While this week's Deadpod didn't take place on the 4th, or feature a U.S. Blues, I do think there are plenty of fireworks right here to entertain you during this long holiday weekend! As usual for a '73 show, there are a number of tunes in this second set that you'd expect to see in a first set - alongside some wonderful exploratory jams. While this isn't a perfect recording.. I think it more than packs a punch and hope you will enjoy it as much as I do! I would especially recommend the tremendous 'Here Comes Sunshine' and the truly epic 'Other One' that follows a typically wonderful 'Me & Bobby McGee'...

Grateful Dead
Seattle Center Arena
Seattle, WA
6/26/73 - Tuesday

Two
Bertha [6:11] ->
The Promised Land [3:10] ;
They Love Each Other [5:54] ;
El Paso [4:35] ;
Black Peter [9:36] ;
Big River [4:40] ;
Here Comes Sunshine [11:34] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:52] ;
He's Gone [13:47] ->
Truckin' [8:49] ->
Drums [1:43] ->
The Other One [6:34] ->
Me And Bobby McGee [5:23] ->
The Other One [17:59] ->
Sugar Magnolia [9:18]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [4:40]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070116.mp3

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

The Deadpod is made possible from the kind contributions of my listeners.. thank you for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/23/16

It took me quite alot of consideration before I decided upon this week's Deadpod. There are a large number of great shows to choose from that took place in the latter part of June over the years, but I decided upon a show from one of my most favorite years - 1973.  This show is from June 26th, 1973 the Seattle Center Arena, in Seattle Washington. This show has some issues - the first three songs come from an audience source and I hope you are patient as while the sound quality here is not pristine, the rest of the soundboard tape more than makes up for it. This first set beings with a relaxed and sprightly 'Casey Jones'.. a little different from the set-closing or encore versions you might be accustomed to,. but goes into a high energy 'Greatest Story Ever Told'. Weir shines on these as he does throughout the set. What follows is an amazing number of very well played standards.. highlights to my ears being the 'Jack Straw', the Deal, a wonderful 'China->Rider' and they stretch out their jamming chops on the set closing 'Playin' In The Band'.. just to warm us up for set 2, which we'll experience next week..

Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA (6/26/73)

set 1

Casey Jones
Greatest Story Ever Told
Brown Eyed Women
Jack Straw
Box of Rain
Deal
Mexicali Blues
You Ain't Woman Enough
Row Jimmy
The Race Is On
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Beat it on Down the Line
Loser
Playing in the Band

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!! 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062416.mp3

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod, which is made possible through the generous contributions of my listeners!! 

Thank you for being kind! 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/17/16

This week we feature the second set from the band's 15th Anniversary show which took place on June 8th, 1980 at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado in Boulder Colorado. A very nice 'Feel Like A Stranger' opens things up, and I think it contains more than its usual share of Garcia explorations.. 'Ship of Fools' follows, it always struck me as almost anthem-like in how it skates over the edges of politics... much needed these days.. 'Estimated Prophet' marks the start of the meat of this set.. the jam gets out there quickly and before we know it Garcia leads us into the 'Eyes of the World' that follows. This version is a real scorcher.. blasting along before shifting into the rhythms that flow into Drums and Space.. 'Saint of Circumstance' leads into a quieter but beautiful 'Black Peter'.. Sugar Mag ends the set, but the boys return for a double encore, which reaches it's apex with a nice 'Brokedown Palace'.

Folsom Field (U of Colorado), Boulder, CO (6/8/80)

set 2

Feel Like a Stranger
Ship of Fools
Estimated Prophet
Eyes of the World
drums
Saint of Circumstance
Black Peter
Sugar Magnolia

Alabama Getaway
Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061716.mp3

Thanks for supporting the Deadpod!

We all need more Peace and Love.

Dead Show/podcast for 6/10/16

36 years ago this week the band performed at what was billed as their '15th Anniversary Concert', at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado in Boulder Colorado. While the band members denied that the date held any special significance at the time, the setlist and level of musicianship that emerged belied that. This first set opens with just an incredible, and unheard of, Uncle John's Band-> Playin' In the Band->Uncle John's Band combo! Talk about putting the pedal down... They go on to play some outstanding versions of some of our favorite standards, ending the set with a wonderful Alteha->Looks like Rain, Deal.. I'm quite certain you'll enjoy this show, and while it was a request for some time, I must apologize for taking so long to getting around to airing it.

Folsom Field (U of Colorado), Boulder, CO (6/8/80)

Uncle John's Band
Playin' in the Band
Uncle John's Band
Me and My Uncle
Mexicali Blues
Tennessee Jed
Samson and Delilah
Easy to Love You
Althea
Looks Like Rain
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061016.mp3

Thank you so kindly for your support of the Deadpod! 

Have a wonderful week! 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/3/16

This week we are treated to the fine audience recording of the second set of the band's performance back on May 6, 1978 at Patrick Field House at the University of Vermont in Burlington VT.
This is a continuation of the fine Garcia performance put on last week in Set 1. We are treated to some wonderful vocals and even better jamming in this second set. The Samson is a perfect start to get the ball rolling, then Donna delivers on a very pretty Sunrise. Terrapin follows and I'm sure those in attendance were digging the voyage. The band then turn in a 16 minute Playin' in the Band, highlighted by a delightful jam that for me is clearly the highlight of the set if not the show. Wharf Rat however, especially at the end, is tight as well. They close with a predictable if still rockin', Sugar Magnolia and One More Saturday Night encore..

Patrick Field House (U of Vermont), Burlington, VT (5/6/78)

set 2

Samson and Delilah

Sunrise
Terrapin Station
Playin' in the Band
drums
Wharf Rat
Sugar Magnolia

One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060316.mp3

Thanks for listening and for your support, which makes the Deadpod possible! 

Enjoy, and try and be kind to each other! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/27/16

Sometimes the inspiration for a Deadpod will hit me when I'm looking over setlists, trying to see which one fits my mood for the season we're in. This week, i was turned onto a show I hadn't listened to before from one of our contributing listeners, who told me about this , his first Dead show. This comes to us from May 6th, 1978 at the University of Vermont in Burlington VT. This is a fine recording - soundboard in this week's first set, audience in next week's second set but both showcase the band on a night that I think they are clearly 'on'. This set starts with a fine Sugaree, and continues with excellent versions of  Minglewood, Peggy-O. A rockin' Beat It On Down the Line follows, then we head back to the Old West for a great 'Loser'. Looks Like Rain, It Must've Been the Roses and a nice Big River are all well played. Deal closes the set and gets the crowd amped up for the second set to follow..


Patrick Field House (U of Vermont), Burlington, VT (5/6/78)

Sugaree
New Minglewood Blues
Peggy-O
Beat it on Down the Line
Loser
Looks Like Rain
It Must Have Been the Roses
Me and My Uncle
Big River

Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052716.mp3

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the Red Rocks contest, especially those of you so kind as to contribute to the Deadpod.. much much appreciated! 

I only wish I had more CDs to send out - who said CDs are dead? :) 

Finally, as we move into summer.. have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, be safe, and take a moment to remember and reflect upon those who lost their lives for us. 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/20/16

This week we go way back to some of our earliest great recordings of the band for this beauty from November 11th, 1967. A request from a birthday kiwi down in New Zealand, (Happy Birthday Lawrence - and to my friend Jay as well!!)  this is a fabulous show highlighted with tremendous performances from Pigpen on keyboards and vocals.
Garcia has a couple of really nice solos on the amazing 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' that I really like.. there is a crackling energy throughout this tape that is well worth experiencing, despite the occasional flaw in this tape the sonic quality is really quite remarkable. 'New Potato Caboose' simply takes off into the cosmos.. experience it .. Alligator gives us another example of how Pigpen could lead this band...


Grateful Dead
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
11/11/67 - Saturday
One
Turn On Your Love Light
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
New Potato Caboose
Cryptical Envelopment  >
That's It For The Other One  >
Cryptical Envelopment
Alligator
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)
Feedback

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052016.mp3

Now, as many of you are aware, Rhino records has released a 3 cd set of the Grateful Dead's historic performance at Red Rocks from July 8, 1978. This was of course included in the recent July 78 box set, but can now be purchased individually at retail stores or from http://www.dead.net/
Even better! I have several copies to send out to lucky Deadpod listeners...
all  you have to do to try your luck in winning one of these sets is to send me an email with your US Mail address to:

thedeadpod@gmail.com

No contributions are required to win the set, but they are always appreciated :)


Let's try and be kind to each other..

Dead Show/podcast for 5/13/16

Friday the 13th finds us featuring the second set from the band's performance 30 years ago at Cal Expo on May 3rd, 1986. A nice bouncy Scarlet starts us off, with some pleasing trills from Brent (if  you enjoy his additions).. the transition into Fire is one of the highlights of the set.. quite unusual.. Jerry gives a great reading of 'Fire on the Mountain', his voice in relatively good condition, just a bit strained.. They follow with 'Man Smart, Women Smarter'.. which always got the crowd up on their feet then an unusually placed 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' leads us into Drums.. Long and quite interesting I think you'll enjoy the energy here. they glide into 'The Other One' out of Space.. at times I wonder if they will find the 'one' but they do..and times I wonder where Garcia has gone.. . This leads into a slow and introspective 'Comes A Time'.. Jerry sounds quite nice here.. they follow with a set, and show closing, Sugar Magnolia.. it ends with some wierd Healy effects and an announcement about broken guitars and frozen fingers and no encore tonight.... given what happens to Jerry in a cou ple months (his diabetic coma) we have to wonder if this was a foreshadowing..
Nevertheless this is quite good for the time period and I sure hope you enjoy it!


Grateful Dead
Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, CA
5/3/86 - Saturday
Two
Scarlet Begonias [9:40] >
Fire On The Mountain [9:46] ;
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:18] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:17] >
Jam [0:57] >
Drums [4:48#] >
Space [7:14] >
The Other One [7:53] >
Comes A Time [7:52] >
Sugar Magnolia [9:44]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051316.mp3

My sincere thanks to the kind folks whose contributions keep the Deadpod in existence.

Have a wonderful week my friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/6/16

I do hope it is a beautiful day in May whereever  you are! As we go back 30 years to a day that started out rainy but ended up beautiful out in California on the first weekend in May when a horse named 'Ferdinand' rode by the great Willie Shoemaker took the Kentucky Derby back in Louisville KY., but the Dead celebrated the day with a fine show at Cal Expo.
They chase away the raindrops with a fine 'Cold Rain and Snow' then bring out the 'Race is On'..
They follow with a lovely 'They Love Each Other' with exception work by both Jerry and Brent. C.C rider follows then a nice 'High Time', slow but sung exceptionally well by Garcia who is in fine voice for this date. Weir beats it down the line to the Promised Land and they close the (short) first set with a nice rockin' Deal.....

California Exposition Amphitheater, Sacramento, CA (5/3/86)

Cold Rain and Snow
The Race is On
They Love Each Other
C.C. Rider
High Time
Beat it on Down the Line
Promised Land

Deal

We'll hear set 2 next week... 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod05016.mp3

My thanks to all the wonderful folks whose contributions make the Deadpod possible! 

Peace .. 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/29/16

I think we have a really top-notch set for you this week. The second set from April 19th, 1978 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus Ohio is filled with wonderful jamming and great song selections. It starts with the always energetic 'Samson and Delilah', then moves into a great version of 'It Must've Been The Roses' .. I think you'll find Donna (and Keith) both shine in this set. A nicely jammed out 'Estimated Prophet' leads into a fine 'He's Gone'. The Drums that follows to me showcases the importance of this part of their show at its best.. this one clocks in at 18 minutes.. They come out of Space into 'The Other One', then flow into a perfectly placed 'Wharf Rat'. Around and Around closes the set but the boys return to give us the first ever cover of 'Werewolves of London' and it is a keeper!

Grateful Dead
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Columbus, OH
4/19/78 - Wednesday
Two
Samson And Delilah [7:23] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [7:18] ;
Estimated Prophet [14:19] >
He's Gone [11:10] >
Drums [18:#56] >
Space [8:37] >
The Other One [8:14] >
Wharf Rat [9:57#] >
Around And Around
Encore
Werewolves Of London [10:27]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042916.mp3

Thanks as always to all of you who listen to and enjoy the Deadpod each week. Special thanks to the kind friends whose contributions make this possible! love you all! 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/22/16

This week we travel back to the spring tour of 1978 to bring you an excellent recording of a show the boys did back on April 19th, 1978 in Columbus Ohio. They come to play as they open up with a smokin' hot 'Bertha' which then goes into 'Good Lovin' to start the set. This serves to highlight perhaps the slower paced but still beautiful 'Friend of the Devil' that follows. 'Passenger' shows how strong Donna can be, and is probably my favorite tune of hers. A beautiful 'Candyman' then follows, along with a short but straight-ahead 'Cassidy'. 'Peggy-O' and Weir's 'Me & My Uncle->Big River' follow and lead us into a rockin' set-closing 'Deal'. All in all a very well-played and great sounding first set..

Grateful Dead
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Columbus, OH
4/19/78 - Wednesday
One
Bertha [#7:15] >
Good Lovin' [6:30] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:19] ;
Passenger [4:51] ;
Candyman [7:02] ;
Cassidy [4:58] ;
Peggy-O [7:54] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:02] >
Big River [5:55] ;
Deal [6:44]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042216.mp3

The kind contributions of my listeners keep the Deadpod afloat. Thank you!! 

Walk in the sunshine,

watch for the bright sun... 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/15/16

Here's a wonderful record of a time when there truly was noone who did anything like the Grateful Dead.. this comes to us from April 12th, 1970 at the Fillmore West. This recording combines an audience and a soundboard source and does have some flaws, but I'm confident you'll listen to it with the same amazement it brings me. Of course the fact that they played with Miles Davis on the same bill during this run must have contributed to their desire to really bring it.
The show starts with a great Good Morning Little Schoolgirl, but I would bring your attention to the wonderful Garcia jam that flows between China Cat and I Know You Rider.. so sweet!
I love the Pigpen numbers on this one and the electric Deep Elem and of course a great Viola Lee Blues !

Grateful Dead
Fillmore West
San Francisco, CA
4/12/70 - Sunday
One - 1:53:56
Tuning [0:16] ;
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl [17:25];
Casey Jones [4:26]
Mama Tried
China Cat Sunflower [1:49] >
Jam [2:19] >
I Know You Rider [4:09] >

Drums [0:12] >
Good Lovin' [1:42] >
Drums [4:14] >
Good Lovin' [4:39]
Candyman [#4:17]
Deep Elem Blues
Cumberland Blues [4:30];
Dire Wolf [4:00]
Dancing In The Street [11:25];
Black Peter [8:20]
Uncle John's Band [7:01]
It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World [7:19];
Viola Lee Blues [13:52] >
Feedback [1:15];[0:30]
Encore  And We Bid You Good Night  (missing)

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/8/16

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the April Fools' show of 1980..
I particularly enjoyed the China->Rider and Estimated->He's Gone.. Listen for the delightful keyboard work Brent gives us between The Other One and Drums :) A Shakedown encore is always fun too!! The ol' Professor is suffering through a nasty cold this week so I'm keeping this short, but this is a fine second set that I hope you enjoy...


Grateful Dead
Capitol Theatre
Passaic, NJ
4/1/80 - Tuesday
Two

Feel Like A Stranger [8:43] ;
China Cat Sunflower [4:51] >
I Know You Rider [7:00] ;
Estimated Prophet [12:26] >
He's Gone [13:#28] >
The Other One [7:19] >
Jam (2) [1:25] >
Drums [2:35#] >
Space [#1:#47] >
Stella Blue[9:08] >
Around And Around [7:15]
Encore
Shakedown Street [9:57]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040816.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/1/16

Hey Now! No April Fool here!! well yes there is, but its the April Fool the band pulled on its audience 36 years ago, on April 1st 1980, when the boys took the stage and proceeded to swap insturments - Bobby on keyboards, Brent and Jerry on drums, Billy on bass, Michey on rhythm guitar and vocals and Phil Lesh on lead guitar for the weirdest Promised Land ever.. Just had to bring that to you on this week's April Fool edition of the Deadpod.. the rest of the set is straight forward and hard charging... they do a 'real' rendition of Promised Land, followed by a nice Candyman, Uncle->Big River, Friend of the Devil, then a great 'It's All Over Now'. I personally enjoy the set closing Looks Like Rain into a rousing Deal.. We'll hear set 2 next week..

Grateful Dead
Capitol Theatre
Passaic, NJ
4/1/80 - Tuesday
One

The Promised Land (1) [3:03] ;
The Promised Land [3:49] ;
Candyman [6:41] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:02] >
Big River [5:49] ;
Friend Of The Devil[9:22] ;
It's All Over Now [7:02] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:05] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:27] >
Deal [4:17]
 (1) instrument swap consisting of (per DeadBase): Bob Weir:keyboards; Brent Mydland and Jerry Garcia: drums; Bill Kreutzmann: bass; Mickey Hart: rhythm guitar and vocals; and Phil Lesh on lead guitar.


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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040116.mp3

I hope everyone is foolish and happy today!!!!

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/25/16

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance on March 14th, 1982 at the Recreation Hall at the University of California at Davis. This is a fine set of music.. starting out with a powerful Samson & Delilah, the centerpiece of this set being the exceptional Playin->Scarlet->Fire. They really shine on these pieces, with a very tight jazzy sound, accentuated by some wonderful runs by Brett. A great piece of music to let yourself get lost in.. The rest of the set isn't too shabby either, with a fine Not Fade Away->Wharf Rat->Sugar Magnolia which is tight and well-played.


Grateful Dead
Recreation Hall - University of California
Davis, CA
3/14/82 - Sunday


--Set 2--
Samson & Delilah
Ship of Fools
Playin' in the Band ->
Scarlet Begonias ->
Fire on the Mountain>
Drums//
//Space ->
Not Fade Away ->
Wharf Rat ->
Sugar Magnolia
 
--Encore--
U.S. Blues

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032516.mp3

We all have that light, just have to remember to turn it on!

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/18/16

This week I decided to bring you a relatively unknown but very nice sounding show from the spring of 1982. This is from the University of California at Davis on Sunday, March 17th, 1982. The boys come out and Bobby announces that they forgot something last night and they proceed to play 'One More Saturday Night' as the opener. A very nice Sugaree follows, then after an Uncle->Mexicali, a very solid 'Bird Song'. The band is tight here in the first set and I really enjoy the rocking energy of this period of 1982. Ramble On Rose, Althea, and a great Let It Grow are among the highlights of this excellent first set.

Grateful Dead
Recreation Hall - University of California
Davis, CA
3/14/82 - Sunday
One

One More Saturday Night >
Sugaree ;
Me And My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues ;
Bird Song >
Little Red Rooster ;
Ramble On Rose ;
Looks Like Rain ;
Althea ;
Let It Grow

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031816.mp3

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let love reign! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/11/16

As you listen to this second set from March 9th, 1981 it won't take you long at all to realize that fans were treated to a special evening of music 35 years ago. The China Cat -> I Know You Rider is such a wonderful beginning to what is a special night of music. Even a casual listener will soon be captured by the wonderful jam into Rider here. The band doesn't let up either, as this is just the start of a great set of music. A snappy Samson follows here, with a great intro by the drummers and some nice keyboard work by Brent. Ship of Fools leads us into the heart of this set, the Estimated ->Uncle John's Band->Drums/space->Other One->Stella Blue. A classic combination, done most exquisitely.

Treat yourself and get lost in this section of the show. They follow with a fine Good Lovin' and come back for a somewhat sloppy US Blues, but by then.. its all smiles. 

Grateful Dead

Madison Square Garden

New York , NY

3/9/81 - Monday

Two

China Cat Sunflower [9:28] >

I Know You Rider [6:10] >

Samson And Delilah [6:55] ;

Ship Of Fools [8:10] ;

Estimated Prophet [14:10] >

Uncle John's Band [11:41] >

Drums >

Space [3:08] >

The Other One [7:43] >

Stella Blue [9:49] >

Good Lovin' [6:33]

Encore U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031116.mp3

I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod.. Many thanks to the kind folks whose contributions make the Deadpod possible. 

"Ain' No Time To Hate

Barely Time To Wait"


ps. on a technical note, I have changed the mp3 encoding to a variable bit rate with a slightly higher average bitrate. Please let me know if you encounter any difficulties during playback. thank you! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/4/16

Let''s roll into March with a really excellent show from the Spring of 1981. This one comes to us from New York City, March 9th, 1981 Madison Square Garden. From start to finish this is a most excellent show, one of the best in the earlier Brett years. Here in the first set all the songs are tight and well-played. I particularly enjoy the 'Althea' and 'Bird Song' but we are treated to a most welcome 'Deep Elem Blues' and an unusual 'Ramble On Rose -> El Paso'.. one of those unusual combinations the band was experimenting with this year.
Next week we'll hear the marvelous second set from this beauty...

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY   3/9/81
One
Feel Like A Stranger [8:10] ;
Althea [7:56] ;
C C Rider [7:30] ;
Ramble On Rose [7:46] >
El Paso [4:53] ;
Deep Elem Blues [6:23] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:18] ;
Bird Song [10:55] ;
New Minglewood Blues [6:52]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030416.mp3

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Keep on Truckin'...

Dead Show/podcast for 2/26/16

This sweet second set from 1973 will close out the month of February 2016 for the Deadpod.
Judging from the length of this set I assume this is really not the entire set, however what we have is very pleasing indeed.. Starting off with an early 'Wave That Flag' the boys move through a 'Me and My Uncle' into a well-played if short for the period 'Dark Star'. That moves into an exceptional 'Eyes of the World' .. while not unusual for the period the music excellence here makes me happy every time I hear it. China Doll follows.. enough said.
The boys rock it out following that with an Around and Around, Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad and One More Saturday Night before returning for a Casey Jones encore..
Great sounding Dead here..

Grateful Dead
Assembly Hall - University Of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, IL
2/22/73 - Thursday

Two
Wave That Flag [5:40] %
Me And My Uncle [2:41] %
Dark Star [14:38] >
Eyes Of The World [15:42] >
China Doll [6:36];[0:16] ;
Around And Around [4:34];[0:17] %
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:44] >
One More Saturday Night [4:20]
Encore Casey Jones [6:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022616.mp3

Special thanks to the wonderful folks whose donations keep the Deadpod afloat.

Have a wonderful week!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/19/16

This week's Deadpod really comes from one of my favorite years for the band - 1973. This show comes from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana IL, from February 22nd, 1973. The first set starts out with a great rocking version of 'Promised Land' followed by a nice, bright version of 'They Love Each Other'. 'El Paso' follows - check out Phils' bass lines on this one, it too rocks.. Jerry brings out a fabulous 'Deal', with an excellent solo to follow. 'Looks Like Rain' follows a great 'Beer Barrel Polka' tuning. Jerry does an animated 'Tennesse Jed' and Phil follows that with a well done 'Box of Rain'. The 'Playin' in the Band' that follows lets the band spread their jazzy wings a bit and is very enjoyable to my ears.

Grateful Dead
Assembly Hall - University Of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, IL
2/22/73 - Thursday
One
The Promised Land [3:00] ;
They Love Each Other [5:19] ;
El Paso [4:26] ;
Bird Song [10:44] ;
Mexicali Blues ;
Deal ;
Looks Like Rain [6:29] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:41] ;
Box Of Rain [4:45] ;
Playin' In The Band [17:23] ;

These four songs are reported to follow but do not exist on any circulating tape:
Row Jimmy [7:48] ;
You Ain't Woman Enough [2:06] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:53] >
I Know You Rider [4:42]


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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021916.mp3

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Love and Light.

Dead Show/podcast for 2/12/16

Happy Valentines' Day Weekend! This week's second set from Lake Placid New York, October 17th, 1983 should bring a warm smile to any lover's heart as it contains a really wonderful 'To Lay Me Down'.. one of the most romantic of all Garcia's songs. Of course I don't want to minimize the enjoyment the remainder of this set will bring you. They start off with 'Touch', then move into 'Samson and Delilah'.. then the aforesaid 'To Lay Me Down' starts a nice combination as it rolls into 'Man Smart (Woman Smarter)' and Terrapin Station pre-Drums. Following Space, we get a fine version of 'The Wheel', a rocking 'Miracle' then they 'Go Down the Road Feelin' Bad' into a set-closing 'Good Lovin' That one features some interesting improvisation by Bobby.. listen for it..
They return for an unusual 'Revolution' encore to finish their one and only trip to the Olympic Arena in Lake Placid..

Grateful Dead
Olympic Arena
Lake Placid, NY
10/17/83 - Monday
Two
Touch Of Grey [6:24] ;
Samson And Delilah [8:48] ;
To Lay Me Down [8:55] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:05] ;
Terrapin Station [11:20#] >
Drums >
Space [11:05] >
The Wheel [6:49] >
I Need A Miracle [4:32] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:05] >
Good Lovin' [7:38]
Encore  Revolution [5:08]


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Have a warm and loving week!!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/5/16

Here's a request from one of our listeners.. I could've sworn that I'd featured this one before but since I can't find in the archives I'm going to assume that's just a result of some busted synapses ;)
This one, from Lake Placid, NY, October 17th, 1983 is most renowned for this blistering opening 'Sugaree', which clocks in at over 16 minutes. The remainder of this first set is quite good as well, with highlights coming from a solid Brother Esau, Bird Song and Deal.. I think you'll enjoy this and I'm looking forward to next week's 2nd set as well, which features a great 'To Lay Me Down'..


Grateful Dead
Olympic Arena
Lake Placid, NY
10/17/83 - Monday

One

Sugaree [16:10] >
Little Red Rooster [8:56] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:59] ;
My Brother Esau [5:23] ;
Bird Song [12:19] ;
Hell In A Bucket [6:19] >
Deal [10:27]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020516.mp3

The Deadpod is only possible through the kindness of my friends who help shoulder the costs through their kind contributions.
My thanks to you for allowing me to continue to share the magic.

Have a wonderful week full of light and love.

Dead Show/podcast for 1/29/16

This week's Deadpod almost falls into the history lesson category.. I had a request from a listener  who noticed that the only two years of the band's history that he did not have represented in his collection of Deadpods were 1965 and 1966.. so they asked if that could be remedied. I thought that was probably long overdue so I decided to bring you this week's Deadpod.. it is made of of two different sources, the first being the Warlocks' demo from November 3rd, 1965.. obviously a studio session, I don't have alot of information about this one but its the only recordings from 1965 I have in my collection. The second source comes from a recording that I recall as the very first bootleg of the band I ever had .. that was a bootleg LP 'Vintage Dead'. This source claims to be both that source and one called 'Historic Dead' and recorded round about September 1966 at the Avalon Ballroom. I always thought this one had some excellent numbers on it particularly Pigpen's performance on Schoolgirl and Midnight Hour.
All in all I think this is a fun collection to listen to, and I hope you do as well.. probably not mind-blowing.. but still fun.. I hope you enjoy it ..

Warlocks Demo
11/3/1965
Can't Come Down
Confusions Prince
The Only Time Is Now
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)
I Know You Rider
Early Morning Rain

Vintage Dead/Historic Dead (bootleg releases)

9/16(?)/1966
Good Moring Little Schoolgirl
Lindy
Stealin'
The Same Thing
I Know You Rider
It Hurts Me Too
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
Dancin' In The Streets
In The Midnight Hour

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Have a safe and warm week my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 1/22/16

Here's the great second set of the band's performance in LA on January 11th, 1978. They start with a Samson and Delilah, then we get one of the last 8 or 9 performances of 'Sunrise'. The 'Terrapin Station' that follows marks the start of the meat of this set. Following a well-played Terrapin we have a quite exploratory 'Playin' In the Band'. The drums that follows is relatively short, and then Phil joins the drummers for a nice exploration that leads into a quite tasty 'Saint Stephen'. Stephen leads into a rocking 'Not Fade Away' , which they then turn back into a Playin' reprise.
A rather unusual Passenger encore follows, marking the end to a quite well played and energetic show.

Grateful Dead
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
1/11/78 - Wednesday
Two
Samson And Delilah [7:30] ;
Sunrise [3:49] ;
Terrapin Station [10:57] >
Playing In The Band [14:17] >
Drums [2:58] >
Space [3:54] >
Saint Stephen [9:25] >
Not Fade Away [9:05] >
Playing In The Band [7:31]
Encore Passenger [4:33]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012216.mp3

Stay warm my friends, especially those of you on the East Coast, in the big snowstorm ! :)

Much love and light to all of you - thanks for listening and for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/15/16

I think this is a real barnburner.. a date in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium in January of 1978. When you look at the set list and see that Minglewood is the opener you might dismiss this set, but don't.. give it a listen .. you can tell right away that Jerry is going to fire this thing up. A nice 'Dire Wolf' follows.. and then a sweet 'Looks like Rain' with nice Donna backing vocals.  This matrix tape is nice and bright for the most part and really puts you there at the show.. Big River follows and goes into El Paso for one of the rarer segues - not sure if they ever did this combo in this order before or since.. Brown -Eyed Women and an outstanding Let It Grow close this first set.. we'll listen to the second set next week..

Grateful Dead
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
1/11/78 - Wednesday

One
New Minglewood Blues [5:16] ;
Dire Wolf [3:41] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:54] ;
They Love Each Other [6:48] ;
Big River [5:47] >
El Paso [4:03] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:44] ;
Let It Grow [11:31]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011516.mp3

Thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod, as well as your comments and requests.

Dead Show/podcast for 1/8/16

This week with the start of a new year, I decided to take a look back to a truly fecund period for the band - early 1969. We have an exceptional sounding recording of a show that took place back on January 17th, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. This recording shows how the band is ready to take off during this seminal year that saw the release of  both Aoxomoxoa and Live Dead. The tape starts with a typically rousing 'Lovelight' (some have claimed to be able to tell that Pigpen was even more lit than  usual here :) and then goes into a wonderful Dark Star. Saint Stephen and the Eleven follow, and you'll especially enjoy the jamming in the latter. The 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' that follows is for me one of the highlights of this performance.. slow and spooky.. just perfect. The band that rages into a 'That's It For the Other One', followed by their 3rd performance of a sloppy 'Cosmic Charlie' .. all in all a great 90 minutes of primal Dead..

Grateful Dead 

Robertson Gym, Univ of Santa Barbara  Santa Barbara, CA

1/17/69 - Friday 

One - 1:25:28  

Turn On Your Love Light [16:#32];[0:41] ;

Dark Star [13:20] >

Saint Stephen [3:#29] >

The Eleven [12:30] >

Death Don't Have No Mercy [10:23];[0:44] ;

Cryptical Envelopment [1:30] >

Drums [0:11] >

The Other One [11:29] >

Cryptical Envelopment [5:31] >

Cosmic Charlie [7:20]  

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010816.mp3

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thanks to Geoff Gould for the location correction!