Dead Show/podcast for 12/19/25

This week's Deadpod brings us the second set from the band's performance in Long Beach California on December 14, 1980. 

This is a fine high-energy set, punctuated by guest appearances by Fora Purim, Airto and Matthew Kelly but full of outstanding renditions of some classic numbers. 

I am always pleasantly surprised when I get a 'Must Have Been the Roses' and really enjoy this one. This is followed by a screaming 'Estimated Prophet'. This leads into the heart of the set, a great 'Wheel' going into an amazing Drums/Space then flowing into a otherwordly 'Other One'. This combination is really special. This leads into an emotional 'Stella Blue' then the boys ramp it up again with the rocking set closing 'Around and Around' into 'Good Lovin' .. a 'Brokedown Palace' is a perfect encore after this musical performance.. 

Grateful Dead
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, CA 12/14/1980 - Sunday

Two     

Cold Rain And Snow [6:31] >
Samson And Delilah [6:38] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses ;
Estimated Prophet [10:44] >
The Wheel [8:24] >
Drums (2) >
The Other One [11:51] >
Stella Blue >
Around And Around (1) >
Good Lovin'

Encore     
Brokedown Palace 
(1) with Matthew Kelly (2) with Flora Purim and Airto 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121925.mp3  

As we travel through this holiday season I hope this finds you and yours healthy, happy and at peace. 

my thanks 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/12/25

This week we go back 45 years to an excellent show the band played in Long Beach California on Sunday, December 14. 

They open this first set with a standard 'Bertha>Greatest Story', then 'Althea' goes into a raucous 'Little Red Rooster' this one with Matthew Kelly joining in. The 'Loser' that follows is a personal favorite.  The rest of the set is first rate as well, culminating in a most excellent 'Candyman>Looks Like Rain>Don't Ease Me In'.  

Grateful Dead
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, CA 12/14/1980 - Sunday

Set 1:

Tuning
Bertha >
Greatest Story Ever Told
Althea >
Little Red Rooster
Loser
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Bird Song
Passenger
Tuning 2
Candyman >
Looks Like Rain >
Don't Ease Me In
 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121225.mp3  

Hope you are warm and safe whereever you are! 

thank you so much for your kind support of the Deadpod 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/5/25

This week we pick up the second set from the band's performance on November 14th, 1987 in Long Beach California. 

A strong opening finds them opening with a nice 'Maggie's Farm' into 'Cumberland Blues'.. Bobby flubs the first line of the vocals but nevertheless a great high energy start. 'Playin' In the Band' follows, while a bit short, this still contains some nice jamming. 'Terrapin Station' is very well sung and leads nicely into drums>space.  

Post Drums highlights include a heartfelt 'Stella Blue' and a wonderful closing 'LoveLight'. 

'The Mighty Quinn' was always a great encore. 

 Grateful Dead
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, CA 11/14/1987 - Saturday

Two     

Maggie's Farm [6:19] >
Cumberland Blues [4:27] ;
Playing In The Band [7:48] >
Terrapin Station [12:20] >
Drums [6:52#] >
Space [3:56] >
I Need A Miracle [8:23] >
Stella Blue >Throwing Stones [9:00] >
Turn On Your Love Light [6:52]

Encore     
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [3:57]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120525.mp3 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/27/25

Happy Thanksgiving! 

As is my tradition here on the Deadpod, Thanksgiving is the time for Acoustic Dead. This year I've found two sets of fine acoustic Dead that I thought you would enjoy. The first is from July 30, 1970 at the Matrix in San Francisco and the second from earlier that year, on May 14th, in Kirkwood Missouri. 

There's only one repeat in the two sets - Candyman - but I didn't think you'd mind..  

Grateful Dead
The Matrix
San Francisco, CA
7/30/1970 - Thursday

Three - 25:26:00     

To Lay Me Down [6:20][0:39] 
Dire Wolf [4:05][0:07] 
Candyman [6:37][0:09]%[1:05] %
Rosalie McFall [3:35] %
A Voice From On High [2:59]%[0:34 Intro] 
Swing Low Sweet Chariot [2:50] 

Grateful Dead
Meramec Community College
Kirkwood, MO
5/14/1970 - Thursday     
One - 28:21:00     

Intro [1:51] 
Don't Ease Me In [2:54][1:35] 
Friend Of The Devil [3:27][0:42] 
Deep Elem Blues [6:07][0:13] 
Silver Threads And Golden Needle [3:36][1:55] 
Candyman [5:26]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

 http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112725.mp3

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who listen to the Deadpod and those of you who support the Deadpod for your kindness. I would not have the energy to do this all these years if it wasn't for your kind words and support. Thank you. 

I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you enjoy this selection of acoustic Grateful Dead. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/21/25

We head to Shakedown Street on this week's Deadpod with a fine version from Long Beach California on November 14, 1987. 

A great start to this short first set, followed, somewhat unfortunately in my opinion, by 'Little Red Rooster;, but the boys more than make up for it with the rest of set including a nice 'Althea' and 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' and my personal highlight - Brent giving us a spirited 'Hey Pocky Way' 

Jerry closes things with a smokin' hot 'Deal'

We will save the second set for after our Thanksgiving special next week.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, CA 11/14/1987 - Saturday

One     

Shakedown Street [11:31]  
Little Red Rooster [8:04]  
Althea [6:31]  
When I Paint My Masterpiece [4:10]  
Hey Pocky Way [5:25]  
Deal [8:10] 

 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112125.mp3  

Safe travels if you are heading out next week!

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/14/25

 We continue with the second set from the Uptown Theatre in Chicago on November 18, 1978. 

This one starts with a fine Scarlet>Fire, perhaps a bit shorter than some, but with some nice Garcia intensity leading into Fire. Miracle follows leading into an excellent 'He's Gone' - there's an interesting jam here unlike most you'll hear in this song. The recording really brings this one home. Instead of going right into Drums, we get Bobby and Phil leading the band into a fine 'Other One'. Once they do go into Drums, they go into a unique Ollin Arageed space.. 'Wharf Rat' then 'Sugar Magnolia ' end the set, but surprise, they do a 'One More Saturday Night' encore... 

 Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 11/18/1978 - Saturday

Two     

Scarlet Begonias [11:35] >
Fire On The Mountain [7:05] ;
I Need A Miracle [7:52] >
He's Gone [11:09] >
The Other One [13:29] >
Drums [6:34] >
Space [2:34] >
Wharf Rat [9:10] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:44]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night [4:45]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111425.mp3  

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