Friday, December 28, 2018

Dead Show/podcast for 12/28/18

We close out 2018 with the second part of the band's performance back on on April 3rd, 1970 at the Field House at the University of Cincinnati. A great representation of the band's raucous and spirited style this set features some great jamming on some real classics like 'Cryptical Envelpment' into 'The Other One', 'Cosmic Charlie' and a wonderful 'Turn on Your Lovelight'. It's easy to see why Pigpen was considered the real frontman during this period when you listen to that Lovelight.

I hope you enjoy this small slice of classic Dead as we turn the page on another year.
May the next one bring you and yours much joy and good health, and all of us peace and brotherhood.


Grateful Dead
Field House - University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 4/3/70 - Friday

part 2
Good Lovin' [#0:22] >
Drums [2:16] >
Good Lovin' [4:37];[0:02] %
Cryptical Envelopment [2:01] >
Drums [3:05] >
The Other One [7:44] >
Cryptical Envelopment [5:26] >
Cosmic Charlie [6:29] %
Not Fade Away [5:30] >
Turn On Your Love Light [17:#16]
Encore
And We Bid You Good Night


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122818.mp3

Thanks for listening my friends.

Friday, December 21, 2018

Dead Show/podcast for 12/21/18

Happy Winter Solstice!

              and of course Merry Christmas..........

While this is the last Deadpod before the holiday, I will naturally include some great acoustic Dead music for your enjoyment. However since it is also a few days before the holiday, I thought I would break with tradition a bit and include some electric Dead as well. The show I selected for this week really dictated this choice, its a fine show that was performed back on April 3rd, 1970 at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati Ohio. I bring you part one this week. Unlike most acoustic sets, this show features an acoustic set right smack in the middle.. so rather than try to rearrange the songs I thought I would bring you the first part this week and finish up next Friday night. Some of the highlights here include a great jam in 'China Cat'>'I Know You Rider' , Pigpen on 'Hard to Handle' and Katie Mae', and the first ever preformance of 'Candyman' . Don't miss the alternative lyrics on a nice acoustic 'Friend of the Devil'.


Grateful Dead
Field House - University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 4/3/70 - Friday
One - 2:07:30

Casey Jones [#3:45];[0:34] ;
China Cat Sunflower [3:04] >
Jam [1:40] >
I Know You Rider [4:04];[0:36] ;
Hard To Handle [4:58];[0:40] ;
Dancing In The Street [10:04];[0:28] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:57];[0:38] %
Friend Of The Devil [3:42];[0:38] ;
Deep Elem Blues [5:16] [0:33]%[0:10] ;
Candyman [5:01];[0:19] ;
Wake Up Little Susie [2:17] >
Black Peter [7:20] >
Uncle John's Band [6:15] ;
Intro (1) [2:52] ;
Katie Mae [3:51];[0:13] %

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122118.mp3


I wish you and yours a peaceful, joyous holiday.

thank you for your support



Friday, December 14, 2018

Dead Show/podcast for 12/14/18

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the band's show in Oakland California on December 4, 1990. They open with a nice 'Eyes of the World' - Bruce's piano here really shines. 'Saint of Circumstance' follows then a strong Jerry vocal performance on 'Ship of Fools'. 'Truckin' is where things really get going though with a great Jerry jam especially into the 'Smokestack Lightning' which has some nice interplay between Jerry, Vince and Bruce.
The band doesn't slow down, post-drums, with a strong 'Other One' (sans the Phil bombs) and a good Wharf Rat. Lovelight closes the set, but Jerry returns for a sweet 'Baby Blue' encore.


Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA
12/4/90 - Tuesday
Two  [1:47:57]

Eyes Of The World [13:02] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:16]
Ship Of Fools [7:31] ;
Truckin [8:55] >
Smokestack Lightning [6:00] >
Drums [15:10] >
Space [11:13] >
The Other One [10:56] >
Wharf Rat [10:10] >
Turn On Your Love Light [6:55]
Encore
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:35]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121418.mp3

Special thanks to those of you who have kindly made year-end contributions to the Deadpod.
Thanks to everyone who  helps us continue to roll.



Friday, December 07, 2018

Deadshow/podcast for 12/7/18

This week the Deadpod will take you back to December 4th 1990 at the Oakland County Coliseum for a fine show that showcased the energy that Bruce Hornsby brought to the band when he joined them after the death of Brent Mydland. Highlights here for me include the Mississippi Half-Step and a wonderful Bird Song. While 'Walkin' Blues' is on no ones list of favorites, it is balanced out by a great set closing 'Valley Road'. I wish the band  would've chosen to practice some of these Hornsby tunes, I know that was one of Bruce's frustrations that led him to leave later on, but this one is spot on and has some great energy.


Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA
12/4/90 - Tuesday
One - [1:10:58]

Jack Straw [5:38] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo [8:46] >
Walkin' Blues [5:44] ;
Candyman [6:24] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:08] >
Big River [5:36] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:46] ;
When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:02] ;
Bird Song [12:26] ;
Valley Road [4:57]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120718.mp3

Peace to all of you this holiday season and thanks for listening and your support.