Dead Show/podcast for 2/25/22

This show marks a significant event in the band's history - the last show with Keith and Donna in the group. It takes place on February 17, 1979 in Oakland. By this time, Keith's contributions had been steadily decreasing and while Donna was still, in my opinion, adding to the sound, it was clear that a change was going to have to happen. 

This first set features the return of 'Greatest Story Ever Told' from a five year absence, as well as that last 'Passenger' with Donna (to my ears it never sounded right without her). 'Don't Ease' marks a return appearance as does 'High Time' as the band was mixing up the setlist which had grown a bit stale..The closing 'Lazy Lightin'>Supplication' is a clear highlight here....

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 2/17/79 - Saturday    

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Greatest Story Ever Told [4:11]
Don't Ease Me In [3:23]  
Mama Tried [2:31] >
Mexicali Blues [4:18]  
Friend Of The Devil [9:08]
Passenger [4:44]  
High Time [6:25]  
Looks Like Rain [6:33#]  
Jack-A-Roe [5:20]  
Lazy Lightnin' [3:26] >
Supplication [5:11]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022522.mp3 

 

Peace

 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/18/22

This week we continue with the second set of the show on February 20, 1971 at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester NY, one of the famous 'ESP experiment shows'. 

This show features an electric version of 'Ripple' - one of only three that were ever performed live. I think the 'Goin' Down the Road'>'Not Fade Away'> 'Goin' Down the Road' is quite exceptional as well. Then there is the classic Pigpen version of 'Lovelight'.. if you're a fan you're going to enjoy this one! 

 

Grateful Dead
Capitol Theater
Port Chester, NY 2/20/71 - Saturday    

Two    

Truckin' [7:36] ;
Loser [6:19] ;
Next Time You See Me [3:14] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:05] >
Johnny B. Goode [3:26] ;
Ripple [4:12] ;
Not Fade Away [4:31] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [4:51] >
Jam [3:13] >
Not Fade Away [1:45] >
Turn On Your Love Light [24:09]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021822.mp3 

 My thanks for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/11/22

Hey Now! This week we will explore the first set from a great show that took place during a historic run at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester NY back on February 20, 1971. This was during the famous 'ESP' experiments, and it was also the second show without Mickey Hart who had left the band after the first show of this run. 

This show contains a number of 'new' tunes (at the time) and you'll see that some have yet to be fully developed (Playin' in the Band for example).  However the band is tight, Pigpen is on and it is really a fine set. I especially love the ending of this set with the Cryptical>Drums>Other One>Wharf Rat

Grateful Dead
Capitol Theater
Port Chester, NY 2/20/71 - Saturday    

One    

Casey Jones [4:18] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:10] ;
Hard To Handle [7:38] ;
Bertha [5:30] ;
Playing In The Band [4:40] ;
Bird Song [6:53] ;
Big Boss Man [4:43] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [1:53] >
Drums [3:51] >
The Other One [10:53] >
Wharf Rat [6:58] ;
Sugar Magnolia [5:15] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021122.mp3 

Thanks for listening and love and best wishes to all! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/4/22

 

With many of being hit this week with some ungodly cold and snowy weather I figured it was time to bring out the smokin' hot primal Dead.. so here is a good one... this comes to you from February 21, 1969 at the Dream Bowl in Vallejo California.. We only have the second set, but perhaps that is for the best - who knows if I could handle more of this one ;) 

We start with a great version of 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' with Pigpen in fine voice. 'Doin' That Rag' follows - don't be surprised by the wierd and NSFW ending courtesy of Mr. Lesh... 

We move into the heart of the space, with a long wonderful 'Dark Star, then a short but sweet 'St. Stephen' That moves into a 23 minute jamming classic version of 'The Eleven'. Not to be outdone by all the psychedelia, Pigpen closes the set with a fabulous long 'Lovelight' full of his fabulous raps and Garcia's masterful runs. 

Not enough yet? Well the boys supply a wonderful 'Morning Dew' encore. 

 

Grateful Dead
Dream Bowl
Vallejo, CA 2/21/69 - Friday
    
Two
     
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl [#12:41]
Doin' That Rag [6:39];[0:17] ;
Dark Star [22:22] >
Saint Stephen [5:59] >
The Eleven [23:00] >
Turn On Your Love Light [26:18]

Encore     

Morning Dew [11:44] % 

 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020422.mp3 

Thank you for listening and for your kind support! 

Stay warm and Let that Light Shine!