Dead Show/podcast for 9/27/19

This week we mourn the passing of the great Robert Hunter. The Grateful Dead would not have been what they were and are without his voice, his words and his wisdom. Sleep in the stars, Robert.

In his honor I present this wonderful set from September 28th, 1977 at the Paramount Theater in Seattle Washington. Although the first five songs are missing from this Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard the remainder of the show sparkles and crackles with the unique energy that the band brought to their craft during this year.

I've added a Robert Hunter song from a performance of his back in 1980 in New York. I hope you enjoy it.

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA
9/28/77 - Wednesday
One    

Tennessee Jed [8:46] ;
Passenger [3:34] ;
Peggy-O [7:48] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:44] ;
Friend Of The Devil [7:02] ;
The Music Never Stopped [6:36]
Two    
Bertha [6:56] >
Good Lovin' [5:12] ;
Dire Wolf [3:49] ;
Estimated Prophet [9:18] >
Eyes Of The World [12:22] >
Drums [4:39] >
Not Fade Away [14:41] >
Wharf Rat [10:50] >
Around And Around [7:28]
Encore    
U.S. Blues [5:49]  

Robert Hunter
1980-08-21
The Other End, NYC
Ripple

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/19

This week's Deadpod features the strong second set from the band's performance at the Boston Garden on Sunday, September 26, 1993.
A strong outing from start to finish, it starts with a rockin' 'Iko' which got the place bouncing. Then a well played 'Saint of Circumstance' leads into Jerry's 'Ship of Fools'. Truckin' follows and while Weir does mess up a verse, its a fairly minor slip up in a strong pre-drums set. Drums and Space are quite long, as was common during these later years, but also contain some very interesting segments. Phil and Jerry do a nice job backing up Weir on the 'Miracle' that follows. The highlight of this one of course, is the 'Standing on the Moon' that follows. Full of emotion and beauty, enough said.
The 'Rain' encore was also exceptionally done and a fine choice.



Grateful Dead
Boston Garden Boston, MA
9/26/93 - Sunday    

Two    
Iko Iko ;
Saint Of Circumstance
Ship Of Fools ;
Truckin;
Drums ;
Space ;
I Need A Miracle
Standing On The Moon
Encore    
Rain

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/19

Never miss a Sunday show! Especially on Friday the 13th :)
This week I'm stepping a bit out of my comfort zone to bring you a pretty wonderful show from September 26th, 1993 at the old Boston Garden in Boston MA.
This show starts with a fine 'Jack Straw' then Jerry goes right into an excellent version of 'Althea'. In fact I even find the 'Walkin' Blues' here to be above average..
'High Time' is quite well done, with some nice contributions from Vince and Phil. 'Maggie's Farm' is quite fun with each member taking their turn with the verses. 'Lazy River Road' is one of those latter day anthems that kind of mark where Garcia was at the time. I enjoy listening to it sometimes.  'Easy Answers' was and always will be a puzzlement to me, but they close with a fine rockin'  'Don't Ease Me In'




Grateful Dead
Boston Garden Boston, MA
9/26/93 - Sunday    
One    
Jack Straw ;
Althea ;
Walkin' Blues ;
High Time ;
Me And My Uncle (1) >
Maggie's Farm (1) ;
Lazy River Road ;
Easy Answers >
Don't Ease Me In

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/19

 This week's Deadpod features a *monster* Scarlet>Fire from the second set of the band's performance on September 1st, 1979 in Rochester New  York. But first, take a moment to appreciate the unusual intro from Bobby to this second set :)
This Scarlet>Fire is one of those rather underappreciated jams that can stand comparison to the best of  '73 or '74 Dead. Enjoy the places Garcia takes you as he weaves his magic on this ride. This one takes the entire pre-drums portion of the show.
Following the rather short drums>Space, Garcia gives us a fine 'Wharf Rat', then the band settles into a rocking groove, with Miracle, 'Bertha', and 'Good Lovin' to close out the set. They return for a curfew-shortened 'One More Saturday Night'




Grateful Dead
Holleder Stadium
Rochester, NY 9/1/79 - Saturday

Two    
Scarlet Begonias [13:08] >
Fire On The Mountain [16:02] >
Drums [5:18#] >
Space [3:11] >
Wharf Rat [10:00] >
I Need A Miracle [4:38] >
Bertha [7:04] >
Good Lovin' [6:24]
Encore    
One More Saturday Night [4:36]

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