Dead Show/podcast for 12/30/22

 As we countdown the minutes until 2023, you should enjoy this gem of a show from 33 years ago - December 30, 1989. I don't believe I'm engaging in hyperbole if I say this is a great second set from this period of the band's history. There's not a bad song here. Jerry smokes his leads in 'Jack Straw' and 'I Know You Rider'. This 'Estimated Prophet is one of the best ever. I even dare say the drums and space, with Airto, is one of the best you'll hear. 

I'm a sucker for a great 'Standing on the Moon' and Jerry delivers on this one.This is one of those shows that makes me wish for time travel. I hope you enjoy it!

 

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 12/30/1989 - Saturday

Two    
Jack Straw [5:58] >
China Cat Sunflower [5:26] >
I Know You Rider [5:12]
Estimated Prophet [12:34] >
Terrapin Station [13:51] >
Jam [1:51] %
Drums [#11:#32] (1) >
Space [7:47] >
I Will Take You Home [4:18] >
The Other One [10:18] (2) >
Standing On The Moon [7:57] >
One More Saturday Night [4:02]

Encore    
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:43]

Comments     (1) with Airto (2) { theme [2:40] verse 1 [0:41] theme [5:02] verse 2 [0:40] theme [1:15] }

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod123022.mp3

 Have a safe and very happy New Year! 

thank you for all your support this last year my friends.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/23/22

 As Christmas approaches, Hanukkah continues, and the big snowstorm closes in on many of us, I hope that this week's Deadpod brings you some joy this week! 

I bring you the first set of what is a really great show from December 30, 1989 in Oakland California. The opening 'Bertha' flows into a rare first-set 'Good Lovin' which then flows into an excellent version of 'Sugaree'. The entire set is quite well played, and while Airto joins at 'Sugaree' and remains the rest of the show, his contributions are a bit hidden most of the time.  The set-closing 'Music Never Stopped' features some interesting Midi Horns from Garcia, but the entire set is energetic and a pleasure to hear. I hope you enjoy it. 

 

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 12/30/1989 - Saturday

One     

Bertha [6:22] >
Good Lovin' [4:02] >
Sugaree [9:30]   
Walkin' Blues [6:42]   
Jack-A-Roe [4:10]   
When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:02]
West L.A. Fadeaway [6:58]   
The Music Never Stopped [7:32] 

 

 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122322.mp3 

My best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah, and a very Merry Christmas! 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/16/22

Whoa! Another 2 hour plus Deadpod this week as we explore the second set of the band's performance at Duke University in Durham North Carolina on December 8, 1973.

This massive second set contains both its share of standard tunes and psychedelic moments. They start out with some standard rockers - 'Around and Around' 'Ramble On Rose', 'El Paso'. (but don't miss the fun introduction with Phil and Bob). 

Things really get interesting with the jam from 'Truckin' into a fine 'Nobody's Fault' jam'. Jerry takes us on a visit to the outer limits with the jam that finally disolves into 'The Other One'. The music disolves into a sweet 'Wharf Rat' and if that weren't enough a fine 'Stella Blue'. 

You'd think the 'Johnny B Goode' that follows would signal the end of the show, but Jerry isn't having it and they go into a nice 'Uncle John's Band'. 

Grateful Dead
Cameron Indoor Stadium - Duke University
Durham, NC 12/8/1973 - Saturday

Two    

Around And Around
Ramble On Rose
El Paso
Row Jimmy
Greatest Story Ever Told >
Bertha
He's Gone >
Truckin' >
Nobody's Fault But Mine >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Stella Blue
Johnny B. Goode >
Uncle John's Band
 

Encore     

One More Saturday Night 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121622.mp3 

My thanks for your generous support of the Deadpod! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/9/22

 A really BIG show this week on the Deadpod! 

From December 8, 1973 at Duke University we have this gem on this week's Deadpod. A huge 16 song first set featuring some really wonderful renditions and great jamming on some of these tunes. An example is Jerry on the 'Mexicali Blues', a very fine version of 'Me & Bobby McGee', and a complete 'Weather Report Suite'. 

For fine jamming, the China>Rider can't be beat - including a 'Feelin' Groovy' jam (although it does have a cut)... 

 

Grateful Dead
Cameron Indoor Stadium - Duke University
Durham, NC 12/8/1973 - Saturday

One    
Me And My Uncle
Sugaree
Mexicali Blues
Dire Wolf
Black Throated Wind
They Love Each Other
Me And Bobby McGee
Don't Ease Me In
The Race Is On
Brown Eyed Women
Big River
Candyman
Weather Report Suite Prelude >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 >
Let It Grow
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120922.mp3

Hope you enjoy this treat! 

Thanks for listening and for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/2/22

Think that a show from 56 years ago doesn't rock? If so I challenge you to listen to this week's Deadpod... from November 19, 1966 in San Francisco, this primal Dead will surely knock your socks off... Such amazing energy and emotion on display here. The boys are spreading their wings while still exploring the legacy of the blues in the midst of Beatle mania. 

There are many highlights here, but I have to call out 'Cream Puff War', and 'Dancin' In The Streets' (despite the tragic cut at the end) as virtuoso examples of primal Grateful Dead. 

The entire second set (what we have of it) is a testament to the power and presence of Pigpen. Enough said. 

 

Grateful Dead
Fillmore Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 11/19/1966 - Saturday

One    

Cold Rain And Snow [3:05]
Hi-Heel Sneakers [4:07]
Pain In My Heart [2:52]
Beat It On Down The Line [2:24]
Cream Puff War [7:27]
Same Thing [9:59]
He Was A Friend Of Mine [4:32]
Dancin' In The Street [5:59#]

Two    

Smokestack Lightning [8:41] >
King Bee [5:23]
Midnight Hour [18:09]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120222.mp3

Thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!