Dead Show/podcast for 12/29/23

We're going to closeout our Deadpods for 2023, with this beauty from the New Years Eve run of 1989 .. this one is from December 27, 1989 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. 

This first set has some great rocking going on, as is evident from the opening 'Cold Rain and Snow' and 'Greatest Story Ever Told'. Brent supplies 'Never Trust a  Woman' aka 'Good Time Blues'. then we have a fine 'Althea' before a rockin' 'Uncle>Big River'. 

The crowd gets it's wish as Phil then sings 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues'. A fine 'Bird Song' follows before a tight 'Promised Land' closes set 1. 

 

Grateful Dead
1989-12-27
Oakland Coliseum Arena - Oakland, CA

Set 1:

Cold Rain & Snow
Greatest Story Ever Told
Never Trust A Woman
Althea
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Bird Song >
The Promised Land 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122923.mp3

Have a safe and happy New Year! 

Peace. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/22/23

This week's Deadpod features the conclusion of the band's performance at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado on December 14, 1990. 

This is a fine, professional performance... starts out with a relatively new song, 'Victim or the Crime', then flows into an uptempo 'Foolish Heart', then 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter'.. 

The He's Gone that follows flows nicely into a particularly interesting Drums and Space.. then into a reprise of the opening night's 'Dark Star'. The boys flow into a rousing version of 'I Need a Miracle' - assisted by the crowd.. 'Wharf Rat' follows before the set closing 'Turn On Your Lovelight'.. 

A beautiful 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' closes the set and the run... 

 

Grateful Dead
McNichols Arena
Denver, CO 12/14/1990 - Friday

Two    

Victim Or The Crime >
Foolish Heart >
Man Smart, Woman Smarter ;
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Dark Star >
I Need A Miracle >
Wharf Rat >
Turn On Your Love Light

Encore    
Knockin' On Heaven's Door  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122223.mp3

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/15/23

From what I think is the last strongest year of the Grateful Dead, this week's Deadpod comes to us from Denver Colorado on December 14, 1990. This was the last show of a three show run at the old McNichols Arena there, and is a fine culmination of what was a very strong run (you can go back in the Deadpod archives to hear the previous two shows). 

There is no Bruce Hornsby this evening, and Vince stands out throughout - most of the time in a good way I think. The opening Shakedown is quite nice - long and bouncy.. 'Picasso Moon' - a song withe some of the perhaps silliest lyrics ever - is better here than earlier in the year. The 'Peggy-O' that follows is quite sweet and I actually think the 'Little Red Rooster' here is one of their better versions of this one. 

The highlight in this set has to be the fine soulful 'To Lay Me Down' - not played often, but done with great emotion here. The transition into a great version of 'Let It Grow' leaves the audience excited for what is to come in set 2.. 

 

Grateful Dead
McNichols Arena
Denver, CO 12/14/1990 - Friday

Tuning
Shakedown Street
Picasso Moon
Peggy-O
Little Red Rooster
Stagger Lee
When I Paint My Masterpiece
To Lay Me Down>
Let It Grow 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121523.mp3

As we near the end of 2023, thank you for your support which keeps the Deadpod rolling... 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/8/23

This week we conclude our presentation of the band's performance at the Warfield in San Francisco back on September 26,1980. 

This third set starts with Scarlet>Fire and while it is a worthwhile listen the real fire breaks out on the 'Estimated Prophet' that follows.. some great Garcia/Weir interplay and the entire band is cooking here. The 'Eyes of the World' that follows is a bit fast for my taste, but certainly has some sparkling runs. Drums/Space leads out into a fine 'Not Fade Away' - plenty of Brent adds lots of power here. They lead out quietly into 'Black Peter'... Sugar Mag ends the set and there is a fine 'Brokedown' encore, which Jerry restarts, probably due to his voice being a bit rough by now.. :)

A thoroughly enjoyable set, hope you enjoy it as well..

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA 9/26/1980 - Friday

Three    

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
Not Fade Away >
Black Peter >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    

Brokedown Palace 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120823.mp3

Keep the light on... 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/1/23

Because I didn't want to orphan the rest of this show, and because it is a fine recording and a good show, I'm going to bring you the rest of the performance we started last week from the Warfield Theater in San Francisco on September 26,1980.

This is a fine electric set, with many classic numbers, if not a huge amount of jamming.  The opening 'Feel Like a Stranger' features some interesting Brent additions. All of these songs are well played, if a bit safely - I think this was being recorded for what would become 'Dead Set' although none of these were included. 

Highlights for me here are the closing Tennesee Jed>Sailor>Saint, although there are no dogs here.

 

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA 9/26/1980 - Friday\

Two    

Feel Like A Stranger
Sugaree
Me And My Uncle >
Big River
Peggy-O
New Minglewood Blues
Candyman
Looks Like Rain
Tennessee Jed >
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120123.mp3

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod! 


 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/23/23

Happy Thanksgiving! 

As always here on the Deadpod, I'm publishing this holiday edition on Thanksgiving day for you to enjoy sometime during your festivities, if you like. As is also the tradition on the Deadpod, this is an acoustic show, and I've managed to find a really beautiful acoustic set for this year, coming to us from September 26, 1980 at the Warfield in San Francisco. 

This one starts with the first 'To Lay Me Down' since 10/19/74, and the first 'On the Road Again' since 12/1/66! 

These versions are really wonderful, including the very first acoustic 'Cassidy' and a soulful 'China Doll' into 'Ripple'.

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA 9/26/1980 - Friday

Acoustic

To Lay Me Down
On The Road Again
I've Been All Around This World
Dark Hollow
Rosalie McFall
Bird Song
Cassidy
China Doll >
Ripple 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112323.mp3

Let me take this chance to tell you how thankful I am for the chance to bring you this music each week. Thank you for your support, your kind words, suggestions and encouragement. 

May this find you with loads to be thankful for, surrounded by those you love. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/17/23

This week the Deadpod travels to the East Coast for a show that took place around 2 months after last week's show.

This is the early show from the Fillmore East in NYC on January 2, 1970. This is quite a nice tape, don't let the few seconds at the beginning fool you. 

The 'Mason's Children' opener is a good representation of this somewhat odd song. 'Black Peter' is quite extended, much more than usual for this song. 'Hard to Handle' is explosive as usual. The boys really hit their stride here with the 'Cryptical Envelopment>Drums>Other One'. I quite enjoy the 'Cosmic Charlie' that follows but that's a tune I thought they never played often enough :) 

I hope you enjoy it..

 

Grateful Dead
Fillmore East
New York, NY
1/2/1970 - Friday
Early - 59:51:00    

Intro (1) [1:05] >
Mason's Children [6:09][1:34]
Casey Jones [4:17][0:12]
Black Peter [10:41][1:18]
Mama Tried [2:32] >
Hard To Handle [4:43][0:15]
Cumberland Blues [5:33][0:16]
Cryptical Envelopment [1:57] >
Drums [3:53] >
The Other One [10:34] >
Cryptical Envelopment [2:04] >
Cosmic Charlie [6:46#]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111723.mp3

Thanks for your kind support, we couldn't bring you the Deadpod without your help.  

Dead Show/podcast for 11/10/23

This week's Deadpod contains part two of the band's performance at the Fillmore in San Francisco on November 7, 1969. 

Hyper-energetic, this one contains loads of frantic jamming and amazing soaring guitar work by Garcia and Lesh. After a fairly short China>Rider, they go into a deep exploration with 'Dark Star' which goes into an unusual 'Uncle John's Jam', then back out with Lesh leading the charge into 'The Other One'. The highlight, for me, is the wonderful closing number, Pigpen in all his glory on a great 'Lovelight' rap.

Grateful Dead
Fillmore Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 11/7/1969 - Friday

Part Two

China Cat Sunflower [2:56] >
Jam [2:30] >
I Know You Rider [3:21] >
Dark Star [18:33] >
Uncle John's Jam [1:45#] >
Dark Star [#5:47] >
Cryptical Envelopment [1:46] >
Drums [4:56] >
The Other One [9:54] >
Turn On Your Love Light [17:22#] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111023.mp3 

Thanks for your kind support! 

 

and.. Leave It On! :) 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/3/23

For this week's Deadpod we go back to 1969 for a show at the Fillmore in San Francisco that took place on November 7, 1969. 

I'm going to play this music in two parts, although it is unclear whether there were really one set or two.. part one opens with a powerful 'Morning Dew' - Jerry really brings it at the end of this one! 

Pigpen follows with a classic 'Hard To Handle' - so great to listen to the Pig bring it on this one! 'Casey Jones' follows then a couple of Bobby's ditty's 'Mama Tried' and 'Me & My Uncle' - they all sound great on this early soundboard! There follows some general hilarity with someone in the audience playing the 'Star Spangled Banner' on a flute and several short tunings.. following a nice 'Cold Rain and Snow' we are treated to dual harmonies from Garcia and Pigpen on 'Next Time You See Me'. They slow it down a bit on a soulful 'High Time' before we close this first part with some classic Pigpen on 'Good Lovin'. 

 

Grateful Dead
Fillmore Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 11/7/1969 - Friday

Part One

Morning Dew
Hard To Handle
Casey Jones
Mama Tried
Me & My Uncle
Tuning (Multiple Ditties)
Cold Rain & Snow
Next Time You See Me
High Time
Good Lovin'

 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110323.mp3 

"Tomorrow come trouble, tomorrow come pain,
Now don't think too hard Baby, 'cause I know what I'm saying."

Dead Show/podcast for 10/27/23

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta Georgia on October 29, 1985. 

They come out strong with a fine version of 'Mississippi Half-Step' into 'Franklin's Tower' - lots of energy and interplay here, and the first Franklin's not out of Slipknot since '83. . This then goes into a very good 'Sailor>Saint' .. one of the last five times they would ever play this combo, ever. A lovely 'Crazy Fingers' follows, although Jer gets lost in the lyrics, its a lovely transition into Drums.. 

'The Wheel' comes out of Space in a swirl of sound, and Phil is bombing on 'The Other One' that follows.. after 'Wharf Rat' they close the set with 'Johnny B. Goode' which hadn't had this slot since December 81.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA 10/29/1985 - Tuesday    

Two    

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo >
Franklin's Tower >
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance
Crazy Fingers >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Johnny B. Goode

Encore    
Brokedown Palace  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102723.mp3 

Have a safe and happy Halloween!! 

thank you for your support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/20/23

This week's Deadpod takes us to the Fabulous Fox theater in Atlana Georgia for the boy's performance on October 29, 1985. 

We have an energetic first set, out of the gate with a fine 'Feel Like a Stranger', the 'Friend of the Devil' that follows is very good, Jerry is in excellent voice for this period, much better than many nights during '85. I love how Brent sounds here, personally. I quite enjoyed all of these renditions, and while this is a short first set (some say caused by technical difficulties) it is still a nice set to enjoy on a crisp Autumn afternoon.. I hope you enjoy it. 

 

Grateful Dead
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA 10/29/1985 - Tuesday    

One    

Feel Like A Stranger
Friend Of The Devil
New Minglewood Blues
Bird Song
Hell In A Bucket
Deal  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102023.mp3 

thank you for your support. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/13/23

 It's Friday the 13th, but I hope you'll feel lucky to listen to this fine second set from October 18, 1978. 

The second night of the 'From Egypt with Love' run at Winterland, this set features some very strong Drums and Space, highlighted by a guest appearance from Lee Oskar, giving it a decided Egyptian feel. While Jerry flubs the lyrics to 'Terrapin Station' a fine 'Samson and Delilah' more than makes up for it. The show also has a rare set-ending 'Truckin' which is first rate. 

I hope you enjoy it..

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 10/18/1978 - Wednesday
     
Two     

Bertha [7:13] >
Good Lovin' [6:05]
From The Heart Of Me [3:48]
Ship Of Fools [6:36]
Samson And Delilah [8:19]
Terrapin Station [12:06] >
Playing In The Band [10:#49] >
Drums (1) [9:30] >
Space (1) [5:58] >
Wharf Rat [11:#33] >
Truckin' [11:21]

Encore
I Need A Miracle [4:20#]

Comments     (1) with Lee Oskar on harmonica, appears at 4:48 into drums.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101323.mp3  

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod, which has allowed us to continue to present these shows every week for the last 17 years! Happy Anniversary Deadpod!

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/6/23

This week on the Deadpod I've decided to feature the second night from the historic 'From Egypt With Love' run at the Winterland in October of 1978.

While the opening 'Sugaree' is patched for about the first minute, don't let that dissuade you this one- the sound is crystal clear throughout afterwards, and the band is listening to each other and the result is a dynamic, lovely evening of music. 

Donna Jean in particular provides some lovely backing vocals on "Looks Like Rain' and 'Music Never Stopped'.  Jerry is on point here with several delicious solos as well.

 

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 10/18/1978 - Wednesday
    
One
    
Sugaree [#13:32]  
Me And My Uncle [3:06] >
Big River [5:48]  
Peggy-O [7:45]  
Looks Like Rain [8:16]  
Stagger Lee [6:15]  
New Minglewood Blues [5:53]  
Candyman [6:52]  
The Music Never Stopped [8:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100623.mp3
 

 Thank you for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 9/29/23

This week we continue with the second set from the first night of the band's historic 9 night run at Madison Square Garden in September 1990. 

This set sparkles with some excellent Garcia leads throughout, starting with the Scarlet, but Jerry soars in the transition to Fire and in the solos there. The set includes not only a nice jammed out 'Truckin' but a sweet 'Terrapin Station' all before drums.. Phil brings home 'The Other One' nicely, and the Wharf Rat is righteous.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday

Two    
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Truckin' >
Terrapin Station >
Jam >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    
U.S. Blues 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092923.mp3
 

"Summertime, done, come and gone, my oh my"..

 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/22/23

This week I've decided to feature the first show of the historic 9-show run at Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 14, 1990. This was without Bruce Hornsby, who didn't make his appearance with the band until the following night; nevertheless this is a fine show, with the band displaying lots of energy  and enthusiasm as they return to the Garden for this nice long run of shows. 

Each of these selections are quite well played. The opening 'Stranger' displays how well they are listening to each other. I'm quite partial to the 'New Minglewood Blues' a tune that I usually categorize as a throw-away, which is really rockin' here. 'Ranble on Rose' features some interesting Jerry midi work with a trumpet solo. I love how this soundboard recording allows us to hear the enthusiastic fan response, for example on 'Black Throated Wind'..

 

 Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday
One     

Feel Like A Stranger
Sugaree
New Minglewood Blues
Ramble On Rose  
Black Throated Wind  
Jack-A-Roe  
Cassidy >
Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092223.mp3 

My thanks for your kind support. 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/15/23

A massive second set of classic Grateful Dead for your listening pleasure this week on the Deadpod. We present the second set from September 9, 1972 at the Hollywood Palladium. 

There is a whole lot of beautiful music here, starting with a fine China>Rider with a great transition. The 'Friend of the Devil' is nicely done, and its nice to hear the faster original tempo. I also welcome hearing the fine contribution here and thorughout from Keith whose keyboards meld so well.

The first of many melting moments happens in the fine 'He's Gone' into 'Truckin' transition. while there is a cut here this is an wonderful version. What is completely off the hook though is 'The Other One'. This is about a 34 minute excursion into the far reaches of space, with Lesh and Garcia leading the way to previously unknown plateaus.  I think you'll love this.. and it goes into a very sweet 'Stella Blue'. 

Be sure and check out the announcements after the 'Stars and Stripes Forever' for a good laugh... 

 

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA
9/9/1972 - Saturday
    
Two    

China Cat Sunflower [7:57] >
I Know You Rider [5:23]
Friend Of The Devil [3:58]
Jack Straw [4:41]
He's Gone [11:18] >
Truckin' [14:#17] >
Drums [2:#43] >
The Other One [35:06]
Stella Blue [6:28#]
El Paso [4:40]
Casey Jones [6:40]
Sugar Magnolia [8:09]

Encore    
One More Saturday Night

Stars and Strips Forever 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091523.mp3 

my thanks for listening and your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/8/23

The Fall of 1972 was an interesting transitional period for the Grateful Dead. They began to explore longer shows with more exploratory jamming. This week's Deadpod, from September 9th of that year, showcases some of these changes. In this week's first set, we have plenty of classic songs, as well as some intense jamming. Some of the highlights for me include the sweet 'Sugaree', 'Bird Song' and Keith's transitions in 'Black Throated Wind'. Of course I have to mention the almost 19 minute long 'Playin In the Band' - long a vehicle for exploration during this period. As you'll see next week, it was not alone in this show. 

 

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA
9/9/1972 - Saturday
    
One    

The Promised Land [3:02]
Sugaree [7:04]
Me And My Uncle [3:02]
Bird Song [11:24]
Black Throated Wind [6:32]
Tennessee Jed [7:26]
Mexicali Blues [3:30]
Deal [4:42]
Playing In The Band [18:25]
Loser [6:44]
Johnny B. Goode [4:01]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090823.mp3 

 

'The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in
With its words of a life where nothing is new
Ah, Mother American Night, I'm lost from the light
Oh, I'm drowning in you'

Dead Show/podcast for 9/1/23

We continue this week with the second set form the band's performance at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View CA. on August 25, 1993. 

This is a fine setlist - highlighted by some outstanding work by Garcia especially during the transitions between songs. A Scarlet>Fire opens things up and Jerry gives us some remarkable work during the transition and in the opening solo of Fire.  'Estimated Prophet' begins a nice long stretch of music highlighted by a 'Terrapin Station' and a sweet jam out of Terrapin into Drums and Space. 

'All Along the Watchtower' grows out of Space and the post-drums highlight for me is 'Attics of My Life', although there is a bit of static here and there.. 

A fun 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', is the encore this night sending folks home with a smile.

 

Grateful Dead
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mountain View, CA
8/25/1993 - Wednesday

Two    

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Attics Of My Life >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090123.mp3 

Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend! 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/25/23

 I've had some requests for later day concerts, so here is a good one that is only 30 years old ;) 

This was the first night of a three day run at Shoreline, and the band sounds as though they are happy to be there and playing well together! This is a fine recording as well, with only a few minor glitches. The first set has plenty of energy throughout, and while it is marred, in my opinion only with the inclusion of 'Easy Answers' the fabulous 'So Many Roads' more than makes up for it. They close with a smoking 'Promised Land' as well.

 

Grateful Dead
Shoreline Amphitheater
Mountain View, CA
8/25/1993 - Wednesday

One    

Touch Of Grey
Greatest Story Ever Told
Peggy-O
The Same Thing
Friend Of The Devil
Easy Answers
So Many Roads
The Promised Land  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082523.mp3 

"all the years combine, they melt into a dream'..

Dead Show/podcast for 8/18/23

We continue this week with the concluding set from the band's performance on July 25, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois. 

Things start out with a standalone 'Scarlet Begonias', including some very nice guitar work from Jerry, then they go into a really rockin' 'Big River.  A sweet Roses follows with Jerry in good voice. Following 'Jack Straw' they go into one of the few '74 Dark Stars - this one quite cosmic - that goes deep into space land. Towards the end you can hear the 'Slipknot' theme, before they break into a sweet 'Stella Blue'. 

A rockin' 'Johnny B. Goode' comes out of Stella, which leads into 'Uncle John's Band'. While not really a jamming song, this one has some very nice riffs and leads into 'US Blues'. While the show took place on Thursday, they close the set with 'One More Saturday Night'. 

'Ship of Fools' is an unusual encore choice, but ends a very interesting evening of music. 

 

Grateful Dead
International Amphitheater
Chicago, IL 7/25/1974 - Thursday

Three    

Scarlet Begonias
Big River
It Must Have Been The Roses
Jack Straw
Dark Star >
Jam >
Stella Blue
Johnny B. Goode
Uncle John's Band >
U.S. Blues
One More Saturday Night

Encore    
Ship Of Fools 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081823.mp3

Keep on Truckin'. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/11/23

Another great show from the summer of 1974 is up on the Deadpod this week, this one from July 25 in Chicago. This first set features 13 (!) songs - and sadly the opening 'Me & My Uncle' doesn't exist in listenable format! This set is typical tight, jazzy Dead of the period. Some of the highlights for me are Keith on  'Brown Eyed Women', a wonderful 'Row Jimmy', and the roaring 'Let It Grow'. 

I'll play set 2 next week... 

 

Grateful Dead
International Amphitheater
Chicago, IL 7/25/1974 - Thursday

One    

Me And My Uncle  
Loose Lucy  
Black Throated Wind  
Loser  
Beat It On Down The Line  
Sugaree  
Mexicali Blues  
Brown Eyed Women  
El Paso  
Row Jimmy  
Weather Report Suite Prelude >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 >
Let It Grow >
Around And Around  

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081123.mp3

Thanks to Steve for the request! 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/4/23

 

A torrential rain accompanied the opening 'Box of Rain' on this second set of the band's performance in Washington DC on July 12, 1990.  While the rain doesn't dampen spirits, they do go into a 'Victim or the Crime'. Luckily they follow that with the meat of this second set, a great 'Foolish Heart' into 'Dark Star' and  Drums and Space into 'All Along the Watchtower'. In one of his last great performances we are treated to a wonderful 'Dear Mr. Fantasy'>'Hey Jude' combination, and then a rocking 'Touch of Grey' to close the set. The boys return with a fine version of 'The Weight' to send everyone home feeling fine.

 

Grateful Dead
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Washington, DC
7/12/1990 - Thursday

Two    

Box Of Rain >
Victim Or The Crime >
Foolish Heart >
Dark Star >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Dear Mr. Fantasy >
Hey Jude >
Touch Of Grey

Encore    
The Weight  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080423.mp3

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/28/23

This week we will continue our tour of summer time stadium Dead shows with a fine show from one of the high-water marks of latter day Dead- the summer of 1990.

My understanding is that it was raining hard most of this show but that did not stop the band, and Phil in particular, from smoking up the place with a great show.  A nice 'Good Times' opens things up, but the band really gets going on a strong 'Bertha'. Brett shines as always on a great 'Just A Little Light' my favorite of his songs. Hard to believe its been 33 years since we lost him :( 

Other highlights include a fine 'Stagger Lee' and a great 'Cassidy' - listen to the interplay here between Garcia and Lesh. Jerry really shines on 'Tennesse Jed' and the band puts together a fine 'Music Never Stopped' to head into the break.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Washington, DC
7/12/1990 - Thursday

One    

Let The Good Times Roll  
Feel Like A Stranger  
Bertha  
Just A Little Light  
Queen Jane Approximately  
Stagger Lee  
Cassidy  
Tennessee Jed >
The Music Never Stopped  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072823.mp3

Thank you my friends for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/21/23

This week the Deadpod continues with the high energy second set from July 9, 1989 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

This is a rockin' second set, starting with a great 'China>Rider' - check out Jerry when he is on that northbound train! The jam out of Truckin' is also quite excellent and the entire post-drums sequence shows some serious rockin'! 

Never miss a Sunday show! 

Grateful Dead
Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ 7/9/1989 - Sunda

Two	China Cat Sunflower [6:04] > I Know You Rider [6:21] ; Samson And Delilah [7:20] ; Built To Last [5:20] ; Truckin' [7:54] > Jam [2:57] > Drums [7:26] > Space [10:#26] > Gimme Some Lovin' [5:09] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:35] > Throwing Stones [10:12] > Not Fade Away [9:56]
Encore	Brokedown Palace [5:21]

 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072123.mp3

Enjoy. 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/14/23

This week's Deadpod came from a request from Tyler, a friend of the pod, who wanted to hear this classic summer stadium show from 1989. This is from Giants Stadium on July 9, 1989. The band is fired up and ready to satisfy what I'm sure was a loud and raucous crowd, opening with the classic 'Shakedown Street' and then an uptempo 'Jack Straw'. Things slow down a bit with 'West L.A. Fadeaway' then take a darker turn with the relatively new 'Victim or the Crime'. 'Brown-Eyed Women' and 'Queen Jane' straighten things back up, and they close this first set with a sweet 'Bird Song'. 

 

Grateful Dead
Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ 7/9/1989 - Sunday

One
    
Shakedown Street [13:01]  
Jack Straw [5:39]  
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:31]  
Victim Or The Crime [7:12]  
Brown Eyed Women [5:24]  
Queen Jane Approximately [5:45]  
Bird Song [11:17] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071423.mp3

Stay cool! and many thanks for your kind support!! 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/7/23

This week we'll conclude our excursion into the final Dead & Company tour with the second set from their performance at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 15, 2023. 

This is a fine set the tone set by a fine opening 'Fire on the Mountain'. The 'Estimated' into 'Eyes of the World' is perhaps the highlight of the set with some particularly fine phrasing throughout. I've heard others say that one of the things they'd miss the most if they do stop touring is hearing 'Drums and Space' live... The closing 'Not Fade Away' and an acoustic 'Ripple' encore is quite heartwarming as well.

 

Dead & Company
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA, Thursday  6/15/2023

Set 2:
Fire on the Mountain
New Speedway Boogie
Estimated Prophet>
Eyes of the World>
Drums>
Space>
Cumberland Blues>
Standing on the Moon>
Not Fade Away
Encore:
Ripple

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070723.mp3

 Thank you for your support of the Deadpod. 
 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/30/23

This week is a first for the Deadpod as I've decided to bring you a fine audience recording of one of the recent Dead & Company Final Tour shows. This is from Philadelphia on June 15, 2023. 

I think this tour has to rank among one of, if not the best, run that Dead & Co. has performed, and since they do not plan to tour after this I felt it worthwhile to try and document at least one of these fine performances. I'm not claiming this is the finest show on the tour - I haven't had the chance to hear all the shows, but it is a very fine recording thanks to Jeff Travitz who recorded the show. I do hope you enjoy it.

I'll play set 2 next week.

 

Dead & Company
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA, Thursday  6/15/2023

Set 1:
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
(King Radio cover) (tour debut)
Shakedown Street
(Grateful Dead cover) (>)
Cold Rain and Snow
(Obray Ramsey cover)
Jack Straw
(Grateful Dead cover)
Brown-Eyed Women
(Grateful Dead cover)
Dark Star
(Grateful Dead cover) (verse 1) (>)
El Paso
(Marty Robbins cover) (Weir on acoustic) (tour debut)
Don't Ease Me In
(Henry Thomas cover)  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod063023.mp3

My sincere thanks for your kind support. 

Have a very Happy and Safe 4th of July! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/23/23

This week we feature the second set from the performance on June 22, 1976 near Philadelphia PA.

Again, an unusual opener, with a jazzy 'Playin' going into an intense 'Space Jam' - this one featuring the 'Happiness is Drumming' themes that later developed into 'Fire on the Mountain'. 'The Wheel' follows, with its own spacy elements, including some great Phil riffs, before going back into the 'Playin' reprise. The 'Samson' is strong, and the 'Eyes' pretty speedy for this period. The remainder of the show features some nice rocking - 'Dancin', 'Around and Around' and a great 'Goin' Down the Road' into 'Saturday Night'.. 

 Grateful Dead
Tower Theatre
Upper Darby, PA 6/22/1976 - Tuesday

Two     

Playing In The Band [8:55] (2) >
Space Jam [14:07] >
Drums [2:30] (3) >
The Wheel [5:16] (4) >
Playing In The Band Reprise [2:58] (5)
[2:00]
Samson And Delilah [6:51] (6) %
Eyes Of The World [12:26] >
Dancing In The Street [12:07]
Around And Around [6:58] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:15] >
One More Saturday Night [4:37] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062323.mp3 

 Thanks for your kind support!

Let's cherish Summer! 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/16/23

This week the Deadpod returns to 1976, for a sweet show that took place at the Tower Theater near Philadelphia PA on June 22. 

A great first set starts out with an unusual 'U.S. Blues' opener, then continues to surprise with a nice 'Music Never Stopped', then an excellent 'Crazy Fingers' into a sweet, soulful 'Comes A Time'. A rocking 'Big River' gets the train rolling with 'Tennessee Jed' following. Weir does a soulful 'Looks Like Rain' and Jerry stays in the romantic mood with 'They Love Each Other' Following 'Cassidy' another unusual first set choice, 'Ship of Fools' follows. They close this first set with 'The Promised Land.

 

Grateful Dead
Tower Theatre
Upper Darby, PA 6/22/1976 - Tuesday

One    

U.S. Blues
The Music Never Stopped
Crazy Fingers [12:33] (1) >
Comes A Time [7:14]
Big River
Tennessee Jed
Looks Like Rain
They Love Each Other
Cassidy
Ship Of Fools
The Promised Land  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061623.mp3

'Keep on rolling, just a mile to go... '

thanks for your kind support my friends. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/9/23

This week we return to Deer Creek for the second set of the band's performance on June 9, 1991. 

This second set opens with a scorching Scarlet>Fire.. the boys put it together here, with Jerry adding some nice flute-like touches and Hornsby pulling out the squeezebox during Fire.. one of the best of the year for sure. 'Truckin' follows, with an excellent closing jam into 'New Speedway Boogie' which had recently come out of retirement. Out of Space there is an excellent 'I Need A Miracle' which goes into a wonderful 'Standing on the Moon'. Jerry is wailing on the closing 'I'd rather be with you! ' and is obviously enjoying himself. The band puts it together for a rousing 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set. 'The Weight' slows things down as they say good bye to Indiana for another year... 

 

Grateful Dead
Deer Creek Music Center
Noblesville, IN 6/7/1991 - Friday

Two     

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain ;
Truckin' >
New Speedway Boogie >
Drums >
Space >
I Need A Miracle >
Standing On The Moon >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore     
The Weight  

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060923.mp3

My thanks for your kind support, I couldn't bring you the Deadpod without it. 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/2/23

Summer is here, and it's time for a classic Summer show, this one from the Summer tour of 1991, a very good tour in my opinion. 

This week I decided to share the first set of the show from June 7, 1991 at Deer Creek Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, a favorite stop on the latter day tour trail. 

This set starts with a fine 'Half-Step', Jerry has a wonderful closing jam on this one.  The Rooster that follows shows Vince doing some sampling on the Hammond organ. 'Stagger Lee', while far from my favorite Dead tune, is done with justice here. They really smoke 'Maggie's Farm', and I'm always appreciative of a good 'Loser' You'll hear Hornsby throughout this performance as some have complained he is too aggressive here, while I am still appreciative of what he brought to the sound. 

Grateful Dead
Deer Creek Music Center
Noblesville, IN 6/7/1991 - Friday

One

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo  
Little Red Rooster  
Stagger Lee  
Me And My Uncle >
Maggie's Farm  
Loser  
The Music Never Stopped  
Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060223.mp3

As always, my thanks for your support of the Deadpod. 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/26/23

For your Memorial Day weekend we have the second set of the band's performance on May 25, 1974 at the University of California at Santa Barbara. 

After a rocking 'Promised Land' opener, and 'Ship of Fools' we are treated to a wonderful 'Big River' - Keith's piano work here is outstanding. The meat of this set however comes in the wonderful 'Truckin' that really showcases why this was a vehicle for some most excellent deep space explorations. Phil rattles some bones here, especially in the transition to 'Let It Grow'. Jerry has some great solos here in the 'Let It Grow' which slides perfectly into 'Wharf Rat'. An almost perfect 'Sugar Magnolia' follows, then leads into the 'GDTRFB' and, the obligatory,  'One More Saturday Night'.

 

Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA 5/25/1974 - Saturday    

Two    

The Promised Land [3:13]
Ship Of Fools [5:35]
Big River [4:54]
Tennessee Jed [7:57]
Truckin' [18:05] >
Jam >
Space >
Let It Grow [9:24] >
Wharf Rat [9:54]
Sugar Magnolia [8:34] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:11] >
One More Saturday Night [4:30]
Encore     Casey Jones [6:30]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052623.mp3

Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend, and give thanks to those who sacrificed for us all. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/19/23

We're stepping it up this week.. yes! believe it or not, this week's Deadpod is probably even hotter than last week's show from 1973! This one comes from May 25, 1974 at Santa Barbra California. A beautiful afternoon show that must have seemed to go on forever... 

The first set starts with a U.S. Blues.. a great way to start a show and start this 13 song first set! The entire set is smoking hot, and it has a pedigree - as it comes from Dick Latvala's cassette, so the sound is great. 

Some of the highlights include a wonderful 'Jack Straw', a stand alone 'Scarlet', Weir 'takes a bottle, cracks him in the jaw' on 'Me & My Uncle', but the true highlight of the set and probably the show is the mind-bending 'China Cat>I Know Your Rider' , in particular the great jamming in the transition - not to be missed. Billy K is on it.. 

Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA 5/25/1974 - Saturday    

One    

U.S. Blues [5:30]
Mexicali Blues [3:22]
Deal [4:14]
Jack Straw [4:43]
Scarlet Begonias [4:34]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:02]
Brown Eyed Women [4:29]
Me And My Uncle [2:45]
Sugaree [6:34]
El Paso [4:03]
China Cat Sunflower [8:20] >
I Know You Rider [4:19]
Around And Around [4:36] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051923.mp3 

Thank you for your kind support - I couldn't publish the Deadpod without your help! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/12/23

This week we continue listening to the second set of the band's performance at Memorial Auditorium in Uttica New York on March 21, 1973.

As was the case last week, we have a very long set this week, around an hour and 43 minutes. This set features more jamming of course, including a jazzy 'Dark Star' marked with some fine drum rolls by Mr. Kreutzmann, a lovely 'Eyes of the World' and several classic songs from the period including 'Me & Bobby McGee'. 

Grateful Dead
Utica Memorial Auditorium
Utica, NY
3/21/1973 - Wednesday

Two     [1:45:34] 

Greatest Story Ever Told [4:43]  
They Love Each Other [5:21]  
Mexicali Blues [3:09]  
Brown Eyed Women [4:49]  
Big River [3:58]  
Brokedown Palace [5:14]  
Me And Bobby McGee [5:12]  
Weather Report Suite Prelude [0:57] >
Dark Star [21:00] >
Eyes Of The World [15:48] >
Wharf Rat [9:25]  
Sugar Magnolia [9:17]  
Casey Jones [6:00]

Comments     {Dark Star 0:00 > First Verse 9:20 to 10:30 > end 21:00} Is Casey Jones perhaps an encore?

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051223.mp3 

"Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
But the heart has it's seasons, it's evenings and songs of it's own"

thanks..  

Dead Show/podcast for 5/5/23

Happy Cinco de Mayo! As we roll into the first weekend in May, I wanted to bring out the customary tribute to the Kentucky Derby with a fine 'The Race Is On'. This show does that as well as pays homage to the new, fat,  'Here Comes Sunshine' release from Grateful Dead Productions (Here Comes Sunshine from Dead.net). This show does both, although it takes place in early spring of 1973, rather than in May. 

This is a huge show - the first set alone has 17 songs that take over one hour and forty minutes of  prime Dead. There are too many highlights to mention. As most of you know I love the sound of the band during this period. I invite you to pay attention to Bill's work here - it really sparkles! 

 Of course there is 'The Race Is On', and a nice 'Here Comes Sunshine'. But I enjoy Donna on 'You Ain't Woman Enough', and just when you think that they must need a break after a fine 'China>Rider' they roll into a 15 minute 'Playin' In The Band' to close the set.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Utica Memorial Auditorium
Utica, NY
3/21/1973 - Wednesday

One     [1:39:37]

Bertha [5:32]
Me And My Uncle [2:57]
Wave That Flag [5:30]
Looks Like Rain [7:35]
Tennessee Jed [7:34]
Box Of Rain [4:46]
You Ain't Woman Enough [2:59]
Jack Straw [4:37]
Row Jimmy [7:38]
Beat It On Down The Line [2:58]
Here Comes Sunshine [8:05]
The Race Is On [2:44]
Loser [6:33]
El Paso [4:09]
China Cat Sunflower [7:18] >
I Know You Rider [4:31]
Playing In The Band [15:11]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050523.mp3 

We'll enjoy set 2 next week... 

"

"Well hop in the hack turn on the key
Pop in the clutch let the wheels roll free

Come on honey, let me sing them away
Come on honey, let me sing them away
Oh, honey, let me sing your blues away"

Dead Show/podcast for 4/28/23

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the band's performance on April 15, 1988 at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago Illinois. 

The band is tight throughout on this night, starting from the opening Bucket, which goes into a very nice 'Crazy Fingers'. Garcia gives a lovely solo here, and it sets the mood for a reflective 'Looks Like Rain' which follows and on which Weir provides a lovely rendition. 'Terrapin Station' follows, and the boys rev this one up as that train pulls into the station! Drums and Space follows (probably with a bit of a cut somewhere here), followed by a slinkly 'Other One'. Bobby follows that with 'I Need a Miracle' which seems a bit out of place but Brent follows with the 'Dear Mr. Fantasy>Hey Jude' combo which was performed quite often during this period. The 'Lovelight' that follows is a perfect counter coming out of that. 

Jerry gives the crowd a wonderful encore with 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' to close the evening. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Grateful Dead
Rosemont Horizon
Chicago , IL 4/15/1988 - Friday

Two    

Hell In A Bucket [6:28] >
Crazy Fingers [8:05] >
Looks Like Rain [8:28] >
Terrapin Station [11:31] >
Drums [2:15#] >
Space [#7:13]>
The Other One [5:01] >
I Need A Miracle [3:19] >
Dear Mr. Fantasy [4:28] >
Hey Jude [2:05] >
Turn On Your Love Light [5:11]

Encore    
Knockin' On Heaven's Door [7:37]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042823.mp3 

Thanks for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/21/23

 We are going to stick with the late 80's this week as we feature a show from the Rosemont Horizon on April 15, 1988. 

I believe this is the only Scarlet>Fire opener the boys ever played, which immediately makes the radar go up that we're in for a good show. I don't think this one disappoints. Weir slows things a bit with a 'Walkin' Blues' but Jerry follows with the always favorite 'Candyman'. Brent then goes into an unusual bluesy 'Louie, Louie' which flows really nicely into the uptempo 'Cumberland Blues' 

Weir sings the Dylan  'Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again' which goes into a nice uptempo 'Deal' to close the set. 

 

Grateful Dead
Rosemont Horizon
Chicago , IL 4/15/1988 - Friday

One    

Scarlet Begonias [6:44] >
Fire On The Mountain [9:16]
Walkin' Blues [6:30]
Candyman [7:11]
Louie Louie [4:07] >
Cumberland Blues [5:07]
Stuck Inside of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again [7:57] >
Deal [7:29]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042123.mp3 

"Lotta poor man make a five dollar bill

 Will keep him happy all the time

Some other fellow's making nothing at all
And you can hear him cry"

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/14/23

 Hey Now, this week we'll play the second set from the band's performance on April 7, 1987 at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. 

'Box of Rain' is the opener here, a rather unusual choice. A short 'I Need a Miracle' follows into 'Bertha'. 'Ship of Fools' slows things down, but they then go into another crowd favorite, 'Man Smart, Women Smarter' before going into a fairly lengthy drums and Space. 

Out of Space, they bridge into 'Gimme Some Lovin' which then segues nicely into a fine 'Morning Dew'. A nice 'Throwing Stones' > 'Not Fade Away' combo closes the set but the band returns for a pleasing rendition of 'The Mighty Quinn'.

 

Grateful Dead
Brendan Byrne Arena
East Rutherford , NJ 4/7/1987 - Tuesday

Two    

Box Of Rain [5:08]
I Need A Miracle [3:20] >
Bertha [6:23]
Ship Of Fools [8:03]
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:21] >
Drums [10:31] >
Space [11:#03] >
Gimme Some Lovin' [4:46] >
Morning Dew [10:43] >
Throwing Stones [8:52] >
Not Fade Away [5:02]

Encore    
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [4:21]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041423.mp3 

"Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine... "

Dead Show/podcast for 4/7/23

36 years ago the Grateful Dead played this week's show at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ, and also on the radio. This week's first set has some fine rocking although perhaps not alot of jamming. The boys start with 'Touch of Grey' played perhaps a touch too fast, but this goes into a nice 'Minglewood' with a strong Phil bass line, then Jerry sings a great 'Friend of the Devil'. There are seven beats to start the 'Beat It On Down the Line'. There is a nice keyboard solo in' Big River', and the 'West L.A. Fadeaway' is tight and funky. There is a double start in 'Hell In A Bucket' which starts for about a minute before Weir stops the band and wants to start over. Garcia gives some feedback before they eventually restart and play the song successfully...

 

Grateful Dead
Brendan Byrne Arena
East Rutherford , NJ 4/7/1987 - Tuesday

Set 1

Tuning
Touch Of Grey >
New Minglewood Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Beat It On Down The Line
Stagger Lee
Mama Tried >
Big River
West L.A. Fadeaway
Hell In A Bucket >
Don't Ease Me In 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040723.mp3 

 "The ABC's
We all think of
And try to keep a little love"

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/31/23

After five months of 'retirement' the Grateful Dead returned to the stage at this benefit concert in San Francisco on March 23, 1975. While they were billed as 'Jerry Garcia and Friends' and Ned Lagin and Merl Saunders were sitting in, this performance was seen by most as confirming the rumors that the Grateful Dead's retirement was ending. 

I will leave it to you to imagine what it must have been like to have been in the audience and heard this wonderful piece of psychedelic music for the first time. Completely instrumental they blew the crowd away with the musicianship displayed here. 

When they finished, they broke out a spectacular 'Johnny B Goode' for good measure. 

 

Grateful Dead
Kezar Stadium
San Francisco, CA 3/23/1975 - Sunday
    
One    

Blues For Allah >
Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey >
Drums >
Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey >
Blues For Allah

Encore    
Johnny B. Goode 

Extra: a pre-show radio interview with Jerry Garcia
    
Merl Saunders and Ned Lagin sat in for complete Dead set  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod033123.mp3 

 

"The sun will shine in my back door someday
March winds will blow all my troubles away"

Dead Show/podcast for 3/24/23

This week on the Deadpod we'll hear the second set from March 5, 1992 at Hampton Virginia. 

This starts with a very nice 'Eyes of the World', and you will immediately recognize the presence of both Hornsby and Welnick on this long 14+minute version. 

'Way To Go Home' follows. I think this is the 4th time I've played this on the Deadpod, and the first since 2017. Consider it a watermark of the times, I know its noone's favorite tune. 

Next Bobby delivers a powerful 'Estimated Prophet' which flows into a fine 'He's Gone'. Drums and a fairly long Space, standard for the times, follows. 'The Wheel' flows out of 'Space' with plenty of keyboards and an ensemble singing lead. 'I Need a Miracle' showcases Weir's energy and leads into a fine version of 'So Many Roads' one of their finest latter songs.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032423.mp3

Grateful Dead
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, VA 3/5/1992 - Thursday

Two    

Eyes Of The World >
Way To Go Home >
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
I Need A Miracle >
So Many Roads >
Good Lovin'

Encore    
U.S. Blues 

"So many roads, I tell you
New York to San Francisco
So many roads I know
All I want is one to take me home"

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/17/23

This week the Deadpod moves twenty years in the future from last week's set,  this one which took place on March 5, 1992 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton Virginia. The first set, short as was the norm during this period of the band's existence, opens with a fine 'Help>Slip>Frank'. The boys sound energetic and Jerry plays some fine licks here, especially during the 'Slipknot'. A long bluesy 'The Same Thing' follows then  a sweet 'Jack-A-Roe'. Phil delivers a great 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues' and Bobby closes the set with a strong 'Let It Grow' 

We'll have the second set next week. 

 

Grateful Dead
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, VA 3/5/1992 - Thursday

One    

Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower ;
The Same Thing ;
Jack-A-Roe ;
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues ;
Let It Grow  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031723.mp3 

Hope you have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day! 

thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod

Dead Show/podcast for 3/10/23

This week we move onto the second set from this massive show that took place on March 16, 1973 at the Nassau Coliseum. When you look at the setlist and the timings you might be tempted to think that the first half of the show is just a warm up to the huge Dark Star jam that takes place in set 2, but that would be a mistake. The band screams during these first three numbers in particular! I love the Bertha here, and when Jerry gets to Loser he really lets looks on the 'Sweet Susie'! 

The aforementioned Dark Star starts off methodically, but gradually picks up momentum and moves into unfamiliar spaces. The drumming is superb here in my opinion, and when the band finally move back to Earth on 'Truckin' with an explosion of energy you think that surely this must be the finale, but no, a wonderful Morning Dew follows to close the set. 

 

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 3/16/1973 - Friday

Two    

The Promised Land [2:51] >
Bertha [5:38] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:57]
Loser [6:39]
Big River [4:15]
Don't Ease Me In [3:06]
Me And My Uncle
Dark Star [26:30] >
Truckin' [8:26] >
Morning Dew [11:33]

Encore
Sugar Magnolia  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031023.mp3

"at least I'm enjoying the ride" 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/3/23

This week's Deadpod features another fabulous show from 1973. This week's show comes shortly after the death of Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan on the 8th of February 1973, and is the 2nd night of a three night run at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY, on March 16, 1973. 

Folks this is a massive 14 song first set, and the come out of the gate flying with a high energy 'China>Rider', complete with a great, perhaps the first, 'feelin' groovy' jam in the transition. The new 'Wave That Flag' follows with some nice keyboard work from Keith. A fine version of 'Looks Like Rain' follows, introduced with a nice intro from Phil. There are highlights throughout the rest of this set, including an early version of 'They Love Each Other' but the closing 'Playin' In the Band' is sure to bring some smiles.... 

 

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 3/16/1973 - Friday

One
China Cat Sunflower [6:09] >
Jam [1:51] >
I Know You Rider [4:33]
Jack Straw [4:32]
Wave That Flag [5:35]
Looks Like Rain [7:01]
Ramble On Rose [6:23]
Box Of Rain [4:43]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:17]
They Love Each Other [5:28]
El Paso [4:34]
Row Jimmy [7:58]
Mexicali Blues [3:23]
Bird Song
Playing In The Band 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030323.mp3

Keep on rollin' just a mile to go... 

 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/24/23

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance on February 21, 1991 in Oakland CA. 

This is a very nice second set, sans Bruce Hornsby, it starts out with the unusual set opening 'Playin In the Band'. This version is quite nicely jammed out and just when you wonder when they'll come down we get a 'Terrapin Station' tease.. but no, they go instead into a tight 'Uncle John's Band'. Jerry sounds great and the song is very tight. They finally do go into 'Terrapin' following this, and that leads into another jam which then goes into Drums and Space which accompanies the Dragon Parade celebrating Chinese New Year.

'Eyes of the World' comes out of 'Space' the last time this ever happens, then a very good version of 'Throwing Stones' into 'Not Fade Away'. The 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' was always a fine ending.

Two	Playing In The Band [15:44] (1) > Uncle John's Band [10:20] (2) ; Terrapin Station (2) > Jam [6:15] > Drums > Space > Eyes Of The World (2) ; Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away
Encore	Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Comments	(1) terrapin Station tease [:40] (2) with Airto Moreira

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022423.mp3

Thank you for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/17/23

This week we feature a fine show from February 21, 1991 at the Oakland Coliseum. This was the last night of a three day run to open the year for the band, and this particular run was without Bruce Hornsby. Any show that opens with 'Help>Slip>Frank' offers great promise and I think they boys delivered on this night. 

The 'Slipknot' in particular is especially well-formed, and sweet to hear. They follow with a good 'Rooster' then after some indecision, 'Loser' follows. Bobby plays a sweet 'Stuck Inside of Mobile' then a happy 'Tennessee Jed' leads into the 'Promised Land' set closer. 

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 2/21/1991 - Thursday

One    

Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Loser ;
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again ;
Tennessee Jed ;
The Promised Land  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021723.mp3

"One way or another
This darkness got to give"

Dead Show/podcast for 2/10/23

This week we bring you the conclusion of the band's performance on February 28, 1970 at the Family Dog at the Great Highway in San Francisco California. 

The set starts with 'Good Lovin' complete with a very interesting drum solo followed by a wonderful jam. 

The drummers return for a unique set between 'Alligator' and 'The Other One', which is followed by the rare 'Mason's Children'. The band returns to 'Lovelight' to close out the set. Sadly we don't have the encore, which was supposedly 'Uncle John's Band'. 

Grateful Dead
Family Dog at the Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 2/28/1970 - Saturday

Part 2

Good Lovin' [1:43] >
Drums [3:13] >
Good Lovin' [8:00];[0:22]%[0:02] ;
Big Boss Man [5:05];[0:07] %
Casey Jones %
[0:20] ;
Alligator [3:48] >
Drums [6:25] >
The Other One [9:27] >
Mason's Children [5:13] >
Jam [0:50] >
Turn On Your Love Light [12:24];[0:09] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021023.mp3

Thanks for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/3/23

Well, I think that groundhog saw his shadow, but I've got a show for you this week that is sure to warm you up.. this one comes from way back in 1970 - from February 28, 1970 in San Francisco. While this was probably one long set, I'm going to play part 1 this week and part 2 next week. 

The show starts with an unusual 'Lovelight' to open, and it has a different sound to it in this spot, a bit more uptempo from the start, but quite fun to hear. After going into a 'Me & My Uncle' and 'Cumberland Blues' Jerry announces that they want to bring things 'down' a bit with some acoustic numbers. The next three tunes are just lovely renditions of 'Monkey & The Engineer', 'Little Sadie' and 'Black Peter'. The rest of the set is electric, starting with a smoking 'China>Rider'. Jerry slows it down a bit again with 'High Time' but we'll end this week's Deadpod with the always delightful 'Dire Wolf'. 

Grateful Dead
Family Dog at the Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 2/28/1970 - Saturday
One

Turn On Your Love Light [#12:47] >
Me And My Uncle [3:02][0:11]
Cumberland Blues [4:53][2:06]
Monkey And The Engineer [1:40][0:27]
Little Sadie [2:47] >
Black Peter [8:35]
Tuning [0:43]
China Cat Sunflower [3:13] >
Jam [3:09] >
I Know You Rider [4:20] >
High Time [6:35] >
Dire Wolf [4:35][0:10] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020323.mp3

Thanks for listening! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/27/23

This week we conclude our visit to the Uptown Theater with the second set from the band's performance on  January 31, 1978. 

This set starts with a fine Scarlet>Fire with a wonderful transition with Donna hitting this just right. The Samson is raging, then the band goes into a delicious Terrapin Station, into a sweet 'Playin' with Phil really adding some nice bottom. A short Drums and Space leads into an intense 'Black Peter', much longer than the earlier versions, then 'Truckin' leads into a set closing, and quite enjoyable 'Good Lovin'. 

No encore.

Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 1/31/1978 - Tuesday

Two    

Scarlet Begonias [11:57] >
Fire On The Mountain [9:16]
Samson And Delilah [8:15]
Terrapin Station [10:11] >
Playing In The Band [9:#04] >
Drums [1:26#] >
Space [7:42] >
Black Peter [12:54] >
Truckin' [8:53] >
Good Lovin' [5:53] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012723.mp3

Thank you all for your kindness. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/20/23

 I'm going to do something I don't normally do this week - play the show immediately following last week's show.. and there's plenty of good reasons to do so. This show - 1/31/78 from the Uptown Theater in Chicago is very very good. 

The opening 'Mississippi Half-Step' gives us a taste of what is to come - check out Garcia's licks here, then we get a smoking hot 'Passenger' with outstanding contributions by Phil and Jerry and fine vocals from Donna Jean. 'Tennessee Jed' follows and again, the contributions by the ensemble make for a most enjoyable listen, in particular the great jam before the coda. A lyrical 'El Paso' follow with Bob here in excellent vocal form. The 'Candyman' that follows is patched from an audience source, but Jerry still sounds soulful. Following 'Minglewood' and a nice 'They Love Each Other' is a simmering 'Let It Grow' to close the set..

Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 1/31/1978 - Tuesday

One    

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [10:10]
Passenger [5:15]
Tennessee Jed [8:51]
El Paso [4:12]
Candyman [6:50]
New Minglewood Blues [5:05]
They Love Each Other [6:54]
Let It Grow [11:58] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012023.mp3

Be kind my friends  :) 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/13/23

 This week we feature the second set from the band's performance at the Uptown Theater in Chicago Il. on January 30, 1978. 

I'm quite impressed with this set. It starts off with a fine 'Bertha' which goes into an excellent 'Good Lovin', followed by 'Ship of Fools'. What follows however is over an hour of non-stop Dead magic. 

'Estimated'>'Eyes' where Jerry has some interstellar noodling going into a sweet 'Stella Blue' . Then a rare triple-dose of Jerry as the band goes into a rare, late set 'Franklin's Tower' This combination of Stella>Franklins is a first and never repeated. A rockin' 'Around and Around' closes the set but they return for a signature 'Johnny B Goode' encore. 

 

Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 1/30/1978 - Monday
    
Two     
Bertha [6:33] >
Good Lovin' [5:23]
Ship Of Fools [7:34]
Estimated Prophet [12:47] >
Eyes Of The World [11:56] >
Space [6:30] >
Stella Blue [9:38] >
Franklin's Tower [14:01] >
Around And Around [8:08]

Encore     
Johnny B. Goode [3:57]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011323.mp3

I hope this finds you safe and well.... thank you as always for your kind support of the Deadpod. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/6/23

As we head into the New Year, here's a January show, a rarity for the band, from the intimate Uptown Theater in Chicago on January 30th, 1978.

While this first set doesn't have the jamming that you'll hear in set 2, it is tight and Jerry's voice is much better than it was earlier in the month. There is some funny back and forth between songs, and the Lazy Lightning is greatly improved by Phil's contributions.

 

Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 1/30/1978 - Monday
    
One   
The Promised Land [4:15]  
Dire Wolf [3:30]  
Mexicali Blues [3:32] >
Big River [5:45]  
Brown Eyed Women [5:28]  
Looks Like Rain [8:04]  
Peggy-O [7:01]  
It's All Over Now [7:53]  
Deal [5:37]  
Lazy Lightnin' [3:22] >
Supplication [5:32] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010623.mp3 

Hope you are all well and that you're New Year has started strong!

thanks so much for your kind support.