Dead Show/podcast for 6/28/19

While it is still a few days off, since this is the last Deadpod before the big 4th of July holiday I thought it appropriate to bring you a big 'ol party from that date in GD history. This one comes from Manor Downs in Austin Texas on July 4th, 1981.We'll hear the first set this week, which of course starts with 'Jack Straw'... leave it to Bobby to screw up the iconic lyrics :)
It's an energetic set, Jerry has some very nice runs on Big River, Tennessee Jed is fine. Loser is always a favorite of mine, and the set-closing China>Rider is sure to please.


Grateful Dead
Manor Downs
Austin, TX
7/4/81 - Saturday
One
 Jack Straw [6:00] ;
Peggy-O [7:03] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:58]>
Big River [5:35] ;
Loser [6:48] ;
Little Red Rooster [8:28] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:14]>
New Minglewood Blues [6:17] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:45]>
I Know You Rider [4:58]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062819.mp3

Had some issues this week with a sump pump which set back my sending out the CDs to the winners of the Aoxomoxoa giveaway.  I'll sure try to get those out this week.

Thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/21/19

This week we are fortunate enough to be able to hear the second set of the band's outstanding performance on October 2nd, 1972 in Springfield MA.
If you caught last week's Deadpod you know this is a fine recording and that the band is at the top of their game. While the set starts out a bit slowly I think it more than makes up for it by the time we get to GSET. The Half-Step into Stella Blue is a wonderful surprise. The 'Truckin' has a great buildup into the short but sweet 'Nobody's Fault' jam that leads into drums..
 The 'Morning Dew' is wonderful. Sugar Mag closes and they return for a delicious double encore,



Grateful Dead
Springfield Civic Center Arena
Springfield, MA
10/2/72 - Monday
Two

The Promised Land [3:00] ;
He's Gone >
Me And Bobby McGee [#5:15] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:21]
I Know You Rider [4:56] ;
Tomorrow Is Forever [5:25] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:36] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:09]
Stella Blue [7:09] ;
Truckin' [7:33]
Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam [2:20]
Jam [1:20]
Drums [1:23]
Jam [8:07]
Morning Dew [11:52] ;
Sugar Magnolia [8:05#]
Encore
Uncle John's Band [7:23] ;
Johnny B. Goode [3:21#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062119.mp3

A big thank you to my friends who support the Deadpod!

50th Anniversary of Aoxomoxoa!

Hey Now!

I've been fortunate enough to receive a few copies of the brand new Anniversary release of the Grateful Dead's seminal Aoxomoxoa recording!

I'd like to offer these up to supporters of the Deadpod.. If you've supported us in the last year please feel free to enter to receive a copy of the CD at this address:

thedeadpod@gmail.com

Be sure to include your name, email address, and mailing address.. those who don't won't win!

Not only does the CD include both versions of the classic album (both the 1969 and 1971 mixes) it also includes a bonus disc of live recordings from Jan 24-26, 1969 at the Avalon Ballroom! (these are perhaps my favorite parts of the release)!!

If you're a fan of the classic sound - pick this one up - or enter to win!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/14/19

This one's a keeper... a birthday request from Steve, a friend of the Deadpod, this comes to us from October 2nd, 1972, from Springfield MA.
This is a fine recording from one of the high water marks of the band's history. This 14 song first set consists of well-played versions of many of their standards as well as some wonderful jamming and interplay - especially on 'Bird Song', 'Black Throated Wind' and the almost 21 minute 'Playin' In the Band'.
Please excuse the short introduction - just had a cortisone shot in my hand and its still numb :(

Enjoy this beauty this summer weekend...

Grateful Dead
Springfield Civic Center Arena
Springfield, MA 10/2/72 - Monday

One

Cold Rain And Snow [#5:18] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:17] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:36] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:16]  ;
Bird Song [12:44] ;
Black Throated Wind [6:#03] ;
Big Railroad Blues [3:46] ;
El Paso [4:18] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:43] ;
Cumberland Blues [6:32] ;
Jack Straw [4:39] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:30] ;
Playing In The Band [20:#53] ;
Casey Jones [6:24]

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061419.mp3


Much love to the kind folks whose contributions make the Deadpod possible!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/7/19

Here is the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance on Wednesday, May 17, 1978 at the Uptown Theater in Chicago Illinois. I love this recording, and the performance ain't half bad either ;) espcially the Dancin' In The Streets.. The Drums/Space is unusually long for this period but it is fun and contains some unexpected moments from Phil and Donna.
Terrapin and Not Fade Away in particular return to the characteristic '78 sound that was a little slower and more twangy as it were, but a pleasure to listen to.
Of course a Werewolves encore ain't half bad either :)


Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL
5/17/78 - Wednesday
Two
Samson And Delilah [7:05] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:44] ;
Dancing In The Street [14:35] >
Drums [18:16] >
Space [1:48] >
Terrapin Station [10:54] ;
Not Fade Away [13:53] ;
Around And Around [8:56]
Encore
Werewolves Of London [7:06]


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060719.mp3



Stay tuned for some cool information regarding this new anniversary release and your chance to win!

Thanks for your support of the Deadpod!