Friday, February 28, 2020

Dead Show/podcast for 2/28/20

39 years ago the band played a fine show at the Uptown Theater in Chicago, which I'm pleased to begin to present to you today. A fine 'Jack Straw' opener begins things on a high note, and the rest of this first set is varied and quite well played on this fine recording. Some of the highlights include a 'Little Red Rooster' with both some fine slide work and some nice color added by Brent, a great 'Big Railroad Blues' (which ones aren't?), and a near-perfect 'Althea'.  'Let it Grow' segs into 'Deal' to close this enjoyable set of early 80s Dead.



Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 2/28/81 - Saturday    
One    
Jack Straw [6:25] ;
They Love Each Other [7:19] ;
Mama Tried [2:36]>
Mexicali Blues [4:22] ;
Candyman [7:17] ;
Little Red Rooster [8:30] ;
Big Railroad Blues [4:46] >;
Looks Like Rain [7:31] ;
Althea [9:07] ;
Let It Grow [11:56] >;
Deal [7:48]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022820.mp3



Keep your lamps trimmed and burning...
thanks for your support! 

Friday, February 21, 2020

Dead Show/podcast for 2/21/20

Boy is this one going to eat up my quota! There is almost 2 1/2 hours of smokin' Grateful Dead music in this week's Deadpod, from the second set on 2/23/74 at the Winterland in San Francisco CA.
I'm bound to overlook something that you will enjoy in this set, nevertheless I'd call you attention to the wonderful opening set (Row Jimmy through Stella Blue).. as well as the HUGE segment from He's Gone through Eyes of the World.. that 'Other One' is fantastic, including a 'Slipknot' sounding segment.. this recording is excellent for listening to the individual contributions, especially Phil the bombardier here!

I would have loved to have been there... can't imagine how everyone felt going out of there after this night of music!



Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday
Two    
Row Jimmy [8:34] ;
Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:16]>
Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:15]>
Let It Grow [12:21]>
Stella Blue [8:13] ;
Big River [4:36] ;
Ramble On Rose [6:45] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:41] ;
He's Gone [13:45]>
Truckin' [7:55]>
Drums [3:24]>
The Other One [20:41] (1)>
Eyes Of The World>
One More Saturday Night ;
Casey Jones
Encore    
Johnny B. Goode ;
And We Bid You Good Night
Comments     (1) Includes a Slipknot!

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022120.mp3

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Dead Show/podcast for 2/14/20

Happy Valentine's Day!
I couldn't think of a better love letter to send to all of you than a fine portion of classic Grateful Dead from 1974.. from Winterland no less..
this beauty comes from the February '74 run - in this case February 23rd. This first set starts with a rocking 'Around and Around' - a different and welcome way to open a show. They follow with three ballads - 'Dire Wolf', 'Me & Bobby McGee' and 'Sugaree'.. Mexicalli follows then one of the highlights of this first set is a strong 'Here Comes Sunshine'. They 'Beat it Down the Line', then a 1st set 'Ship of Fools'. 'Jack Straw' and 'Deal' follows, then a great rocking trifecta of 'Promised Land', 'Bertha', and 'Greatest Story Ever Told' to end this first set.
We will get to hear the second set next week..

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday    
One    
Around And Around [4:46] ;
Dire Wolf [4:15] ;
Me And Bobby McGee [5:34] ;
Sugaree [7:01] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:17] ;
Here Comes Sunshine [9:#17] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:25] ;
Ship Of Fools [5:16] ;
Jack Straw [4:33] ;
Deal [4:18] ;
The Promised Land [3:00] >
Bertha [5:51] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021420.mp3

So appreciate you listening and  your kind support!

Be kind ;)

Friday, February 07, 2020

Dead Show/podcast for 2/7/20

This week's Deadpod features the debut of another classic Dead song, 'Standing on the Moon',  as well as a fine pre-drums 'Playing in the Band' featuring a nice interplay betwen Jerry and Phil. I think this is a well played set, while it doesn't feature a ton of fireworks, it does have an interesting, if slightly dark, feel to the drumz segment and Brent's 'I Will Take You Home' always tugs at the heartstrings. 'He's Gone' is a bit on the slower side, but a wonderful 'Morning Dew' and a particularly rocking 'Johnny B. Goode' must have sent the folks home very happy!




Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 2/5/89 - Sunday
Set 2:
Tuning
Cold Rain & Snow ->
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Standing On The Moon >
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
Space >
I Will Take You Home >
He's Gone >
I Need A Miracle >
Morning Dew
Johnny B. Goode (E)







You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020720.mp3

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