Dead Show/podcast for 8/8/14

Hard to believe its been 19 years. Life is like that, those of us lucky enough to get old realize the truth in the line about it passing like dew.. I digress.. Here it is the eve of that anniversary and all I can do is bring you some fine Jerry music. This one comes from the Jerry Band back in 1978.. early show at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ. This one was broadcast on FM radio and that is where this Jerry Moore recording came from. Still sounds pretty fine to me, and I hope you enjoy going back to that young Jerry and enjoying how he rocked out these tunes.
Keith and Donna were in the band back then, John Kahn on bass, Buzz Buchanan on Drums, Maria Muldaur joined Donna on backing vocals.. What a blast it must have been that night.

Jerry Garcia Band
3/17/78 early show
Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ

source: FM simulcast 10/5" reel master @ 7.5 ips
taped by Jerry Moore

DJ's, inro
How Sweet It Is
Catfish John
Simple Twist Of Fate
Second That Emotion
They Love Each Other
Gommorah
Mystery Train
encore
Cats Under The Stars


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080814.mp3


As I say in the intro to this podcast, I consider myself so very fortunate to be able to bring you this music every week. I am indebted to you my friends, my sisters and brothers, who listen and who write me and who support this show. I love you more than words can tell....

As the song goes, Love is real, Not Fade Away........

Dead Show/podcast for 8/1/14

Here we are on what would have been Jerry Garcia's 72nd birthday.. whew .. hard to imagine how much music he would have produced had he stuck around these last 19 years.
We get to share what we have, and this week that is the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on July 15th, 1988.
We start out with a great choice for a summer night, Scarlet->Fire... the transition is perhaps not as long as some, but there's plenty of energy here.. that energy builds with a rockin' Man Smart, Woman Smarter.. Ship of Fools follows and slows the tempo down but the band goes into Estimated->Drums->Space->Miracle which are all quite well played. The Wheel follows and then Brent leads the band into an excellent Gimme Some Lovin'. Jerry closes the set with a charged Morning Dew.. The lowpoint of the set is the encore, where Bobby is quite off key but well, no one is perfect right?


Grateful Dead
Greek Theater Univ of California Berkeley CA
7/15/88
set 2
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain ;
Man Smart, Woman Smarter ;
Ship of Fools ;
Estimated Prophet >
Drums >
Space >
I Need A Miracle >
The Wheel >
Gimme Some Lovin' >
Morning Dew
Encore Turn On Your Love Light

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080114.mp3

Thanks for picking us up and listening this week. Special thanks to those of you who have supported the Deadpod financially - we really appreciate it! 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/25/14

Summer keeps rollin' by... and I thought it just wouldn't be right if I didn't find a proper Shakedown Street to mark the season.. I think this one should fit the bill. Here is a high-energy show from 1988, originally a Rex Benefit show, that gives us plenty to like during these long days of Summer. This one comes from the Greek in Berkeley, where the boys always enjoyed playing. After the strong Shakedown opener, they move into a pretty good Walkin' Blues and a decent Friend of the Devil. The Queen Jane that follows however may have you scratching your head at the start - it doesn't sound like that itself at first :) . The Dire Wolf makes an appearance afterwards, a song I always enjoyed and never heard live often enough. Cassidy may provide the strongest jam of the 2nd part of the first set, as the song serves as the spot for some excellent interplay. A rare set-closing Bertha leaves everyone on their feet as the first set closes... We'll listen to set 2 on next week's Deadpod... 

Berkeley Greek Theatre (7/15/88)

Shakedown Street
Walkin' Blues
Friend of the Devil
Queen Jane Approximately
Dire Wolf
Never Trust a Woman
Cassidy
Bertha

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Be well my friends and enjoy July while its here! 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/18/14

The second set of the show the Dead performed on July 13th, 1985 from Ventura California. In my opinion this is a fine second set, highlighted by a very nice drums/space into the Wheel, then a rare Cryptical into a very jammy Other One. That is followed by a particularly touching 'Comes A Time', always a favorite. While there may be better versions, I think this set stands up to scrutiny as the boys put out some great energy in this second set. They close with the summertime favorite 'U.S. Blues'.

Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA (7/13/85)

Touch of Grey
Man Smart/Woman Smarter
Terrapin Station
drums
The Wheel
Cryptical Envelopment
The Other One
Comes a Time
Around and Around
Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/11/14

While we are in high summer my thoughts turned to great summer tours and despite my reservations about some shows from this year, I couldn't help but realize that this year had to be represented - 1985. The band played an amazing summer tour with such a wide variety setlists filled with extraordinary breakouts that the year deserves to be honored despite the well-known problems with Garcia's voice and the all-too-obvious tendency to overindulge in certain stimulants..
This week's show is a great example.. this week we get to hear a stellar first set from July 13th at the Venura County Fairgrounds in Ventura CA. The show opens with a very unusual One More Saturday Night, which rolls into an exceptionally well-played 'Fire on the Mountain' .. as I've heard it told, there actually were fires on the hills behind the stage as controlled burns were being done during the show.. One of the best 'Walkin' Blues' follows, the the fun Dupree's, I imagine the Mama Tried->Big River got everyone dancin', but the Bird Song that follows is dope for sure. Love to hear the Music Never Stopped that follows, a great great Summertime tune!

Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA (7/13/85)

One More Saturday Night
Fire on the Mountain
Walkin' Blues
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Mama Tried
Big River
Bird Song
Music Never Stopped

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/4/14

Happy 4th of July!

With the 4th falling on a Friday it just seems to be fitting that I play one of the seven shows that the boys played on this date. Since I've already played the 7/4/90 show on the Deadpod, I decided to bring back this beauty from the Summer of 1984.. I happen to think the boys were on a peak during this time (the night before when they played Kansas City is a great show too!), and I decided it would be best to bring you this nice long second set for this holiday Deadpod.

Any set that opens with a Help->Slip->Franklin's is off on the right foot, and then Brent delivers a pretty fair 'Far From Me'.. Estimated into He's Gone always opens up new spaces.. I love the Truckin' out of space into a wonderful Wharf Rat, which for me is the highlight of the set..

Of course its nice to have a US Blues encore to celebrate the 4th!!

Five Seasons Center, Cedar Rapids, IA (7/4/84)

set 2

Help on the Way
Slipknot!
Franklin's Tower
Far From Me
Estimated Prophet
He's Gone
drums
Truckin'
Wharf Rat
Around and Around
Good Lovin'

U.S. Blues

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have a safe and HAPPY 4th! 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/27/14

This week I received some requests for more from the Jerry Garcia Band.... While I had some reservations due to the fact that this week's show is only available from an audience source, I decided to go ahead and publish this smoker of a show from the summer of 1984.. This is the entire show, albeit there are some apparent splices and cuts I still think its outstanding. While both sets are outstanding, I'm confident in predicting that the Sugaree in set 2 will blow your socks off. About the time you catch your breath, listen to Jer on 'Get Out of My Life Woman'.. whew! This is a great show with a great backing lineup and I hope you can overlook the inherent limitations of the audience source and enjoy what must have been a spectacular show to have witnessed. 


Jerry Garcia Band
1984.08.13 Club Casino Ballroom - Hampton Beach, NH I&II [2] 32070
Set I
[11:03] //Cats Under The Stars
[16:08] //Knockin' On Heaven's Door
[12:07] I Second That Emotion//
[10:35] Mississippi Moon
[13:50] Tangled Up In Blue
Set II
[17:32] Sugaree
[05:19] Run For The Roses
[12:24] Get Out Of My Life Woman
[07:35] Midnight Moonlight

Encore:
[14:17] //Rhapsody In Red//

Band: Jerry Garcia, Melvin Seals, John Kahn, DeeDee Dickerson, David Kemper, Jaclyn LaBranch


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062714.mp3

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Have a wonderful week.. see you back here next week for an Independence Day edition of the Deadpod..

Dead Show/podcast for 6/20/14

This week's Deadpod features the 2nd half of the electric set from June 6th, 1970 at the Fillmore West in San Francisco CA. There is some furious playing here - a wonderful jam that comes out of Alligator and into Lovelight. Pigpen is in his element here, and you'll enjoy him on this great Lovelight->Not Fade Away->Lovelight portion of the set.. Garcia is turning on a dime throughout and I think you'll appreciate the energy and rhythm of the set.. A great way to start off what I hope is a fine weekend!

Grateful Dead
6/6/70 Fillmore West
San Francisco, CA
set 2 - part 2

Dire Wolf [3:43] >
Drums [0:07] >
Alligator [3:42] >
Drums [6:00] >
Jam [8:30] >
Bid You Goodnite Jam [1:20] >
Darkness Jam [2:05] >
Jam [2:20] >
Turn On Your Love Light [23:#53] >
Not Fade Away [4:14] >
Turn On Your Love Light [8:55];[0:12][8:33]
Encore Uncle John's Band [6:08];[0:11]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062014.mp3


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Dead Show/podcast for 6/13/14

I had several requests this week for some 'primal' Dead.. and so I thought I came upon this fine soundboard from the spring of 1970. While we only have the electric set its still a fine example of the boys in their early formative years and I'm hoping you'll really enjoy it.  This electric set is so long in fact, that I'm going to split it up so we will hear the 2nd part - including a fabulous version of 'Alligator' - next week. This week the set starts with a great Morning Dew.. the Dancin' in the Streets is a fine version including an interesting 'feelin' groovy' jam.. Jerry and Pig trade off verses on the 'Next Time You See Me' that follows, and then the boys really get rolling through China->Ride and Good Lovin'.. the 'New Orleans' that rocks out from drums is a real treat, then back into Good Lovin' and we'll close this portion of the set with the fine 'Attics'..

06/06/70 Fillmore West - San Francisco, CA

Electric set part 1: 

Morning Dew
Me And My Uncle
Casey Jones
Dancin' In The Streets
Next Time You See Me
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Good Lovin'
Drums
New Orleans
Good Lovin'
Attics Of My Life

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061314.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 6/6/14

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the band's return to the stage in 1976. I really like how they have changed up the set list here, and they start out with the debut performance of Samson and Delilah.
A nice, very new Crazy Fingers goes into a haunting Wharf Rat. Let It Grow follows and this second set spot suits the song in that the musicians have a chance to explore some new ground here. Roses comes out of drums and then (!) Around and Around. For me the highlight of this set follows, a slower more precise perhaps,  Help->Slip->Frank.. the jamming on this one is superb and its so easy to get lost in.. Saturday night ends the set and they return for an  unusual Wheel encore..

Paramount Theatre, Portland, Ore. (6/3/76)

set 2

Samson and Delilah
Crazy Fingers
Wharf Rat
Let it Grow
drums
It Must Have Been the Roses
Around and Around
Help on the Way
Slipknot!
Franklin's Tower
One More Saturday Night

The Wheel

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060614.mp3

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Have a wonderful week my friends! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/30/14

This week we have a show I find quite interesting, the band's first live performance after a 20 month hiatus back in 1975-76. You'll be struck by the fact that the tempo is slower than you'd expect. Some have attributed this to the band's breaking in both alot of new material and adjusting to having both drummers in the lineup. This show features a whole lot of firsts -- the first Might as Well, the First Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication, and the first Dancin' in over 200 shows.. I think its well played, and while the tempo is a little slower than one is used to hearing I really enjoyed the Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication, Candyman (well duh :)
and the rare first set Scarlet Begonias. I think its really fascinating to listen to the band as it evolves into the beast it will become by 1977...

Paramount Theatre, Portland, Ore. (6/3/76)

Might As Well
Cassidy
Row Jimmy
Looks Like Rain
They Love Each Other
Lazy Lightnin'
Supplication
Candyman
Music Never Stopped
Scarlet Begonias
Dancin' in the Streets

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/23/14

I think this second set from 7/31/82 is a fitting treat for this 3 day Memorial Day weekend. This one is a real keeper.. it starts out with an incredible Scarlet ->Fire.. Jerry really takes the lead here with a number of very nice solos, each different and each wonderful to listen to.. the seque into Fire is very nicely done as well.
They follow with an enteretaining reggae-esq Estimated, then a somewhat fast Eyes goes into a great Drums segment, Phil leads them out from there into a very interesting Uncle John's Band.. the Truckin' that follows has a bit of a false start but a strong finish, and this leads into the highlight of the set, a gorgeous Morning Dew.. the boys warp it up with a Saturday night and a rather anti-climatic Dough knees encore..
Still I can't imagine anyone went away displeased..


Grateful Dead Manor Downs, Austin TX,. 7/31/82
set 2:
Scarlet Begonias

Fire on the Mountain
Estimated Prophet
Eyes of the World
drums
Uncle John's Band
Truckin'
Morning Dew
One More Saturday Night

Don't Ease Me In

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Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.. and take a moment to remember the sacrifices of the Men and Women who we honor this Memorial Day. 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/16/14

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling the need for a little early jump into summer.... so this week I decided to bring you this excellent summertime Dead show, recently requested by one of my wonderful listeners. This sweet show comes to us from that weird town of Austin, Texas :), back in 1982. Just a day before Jerry's birthday I think you'll agree that he and the rest of the band were in a fine mood for this classic summertime show. The first set, which we'll hear this week, has a great song list, highlighted for me by a sweet Bird Song, a surprisingly good Little Red Rooster, and a wonderful jam out of Music Never Stopped into Deal..
The band keeps ripping it up in the second set which we'll hear next week..

Manor Downs, Austin, TX (7/31/82)

Alabama Getaway
Promised Land
Candyman
El Paso
Bird Song
Little Red Rooster
Ramble on Rose
It's All Over Now
Brown Eyed Women
Music Never Stopped
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051614.mp3

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Hope you have a fine weekend with blue skies and sunshine! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/9/14

We continue this week with an excellent, virtually unknown or heard of show from the summer of 1980, this took place just over from me in Grand Rapids Michigan on August 24th, 1980. I tend to think of this time as the salad days of Brett's tenure in the keyboard perch, as I think the entire band was firing on all cylinders and this show is a good example of that. It is a unique setlist, with one of the highlights of this second set being a smoking China-Rider. Another very nice NFA->Black Peter and quite a rare encore of Don't Ease Me In.. I think you can hear the enjoyment the boys were having in how they sound on this tape.. yes an audience with those inherent limitations, but nevertheless time well spent for us to give it a listen today.. I hope  you agree.

Grateful Dead
August 24, 1980
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Center

Set 2:

Tuning

Samson And Delilah

Tuning

Ship Of Fools

Feel Like A Stranger

Tuning

China Cat Sunflower ->

I Know You Rider -> 

Drums/ ->

/Space -> 

Not Fade Away -> 

Black Peter ->

Sugar Magnolia

encore

Tuning

Don't Ease Me In

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050914.mp3

My most sincere thanks to all of you whose support makes the Deadpod possible.. 

and of course to MOM......... 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/2/14

This week I'm featuring a tape that was just released - its an audience tape but quite a good one of the Dead's performance back on August 24th, 1980 in Grand Rapids Michigan.  I had never heard this show before and doubt that very many other folks have either so I think you'll find this to be a real treat. From the notes it sounds like not many people heard the show that night either - just a few hundred in attendance but perhaps that's why its such a good audience recording. In this week's first set I think you'll agree that the band played characteristically for 1980 - which in my opinion was generally excellent. Highlights for me in this set are a fine Brown Eyed Women, Passenger, Althea which I always enjoy from this period and a smokin' Deal to close the set. I hope you find the audience recording as refreshing as I have and can sit back and let it carry you back to those days back then...........

Grateful Dead
August 24, 1980
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Center

Set 1:
Tuning
Jack Straw
They Love Each Other
Tuning
Cassidy
Brown Eyed Women
Passenger
Peggy-O
Looks Like Rain
Althea
Let It Grow ->
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050214.mp3

My best wishes for a wonderful month of May to you my friends - and thank you, so much 

for your donations that keep the Deadpod on the air!!! 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/25/14

This week the Deadpod remains in Vegas, for the second set played on  April 27, 1991. I believe this is as fine a second set as you're likely to find from this Spring tour of 1991. Jerry is in really good shape here it seems as he hardly forgets a lyric and the band certainly plays a wonderful pre-drums set! Opening with Sugar Mag, then comes a heady combination of Scarlet->Fire->Playin->Uncle Johns! Yowza.. the amazing thing is that none of these, to my ears, is the real highlight of the set.. That comes post-drums, following a relatively pedestrian 'Miracle' when Jerry plays a 'Black Peter' for the ages. I know not everyone is a fan of this song, but I happen to love it, and I love this version.
They close the set, with of course, One More Saturday Night, but return to do my favorite encore of this Hornsby era, The Weight..

Grateful Dead
4/27/91 Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, Las Vegas Nevada

set 2

Sugar Magnolia
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain ;
Playing In The Band ;
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
I Need A Miracle >
Black Peter ;
One More Saturday Night


Encore The Weight

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042514.mp3

Thank you to all my Brothers and Sisters who help support the Deadpod through your kind donations. See you back here next week..

Dead Show/podcast for 4/18/14

For this Good Friday edition of the Deadpod I've picked out a show from the 1991.. this was the first of what would become a regular stop in Las Vegas for the boys in the 90s. April 27th, 1991 at the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl. This is a fun first set, and I think that comes through in the band's playing and on the recording. 
The weather from all accounts was perfect, unlike later years, and Santana provided a strong opening act. 
The boys opened with an uptempo Touch, and while Healy had his problems mixing in this first set, I think you'll enjoy the band's enthusiasm. I quite enjoy Maggie's Farm, a song I was happy they boys put into the rotation, and Loose Lucy was always fun. Don't give up on that closing Might As Well, it has quite a nice jam in it! Stay tuned for a very good set 2 next week... 

The Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, Las Vegas, NV (4/27/91)

Comments: Carlos Santana and his band opened

Touch of Grey
Walkin' Blues
Friend of the Devil
Mexicali Blues
Maggie's Farm
Loose Lucy
Cassidy
Might as Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041814.mp3

Enjoy the music, enjoy life and be grateful for all we have! 

thank you so much for your support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/11/14

I think you'll really enjoy this second set from 1982... I don't know exactly what the boys were into (judging from the Raven space there must've been some tanks backstage :) but I find the entire set to be very up tempo and well played. Garcia is in fine form throughout and particularly enjoy the stand alone, bluegrass tinged Franklin's Tower. Estimated is arranged quite uniquely as well, and a strong Terrapin leads into Phil's famous Raven Space.. Post-drums doesn't disappoint either, as a fine Wheel and Truckin' lead into a very soulful Stella Blue - I can never hear that one enough and this is a real tear jerker.. They close with two strong Weir rocker's and come back to cap off the night with a Brokedown encore.. 

Ah.. to be on tour again in the Spring... at least we can in our minds as we listen to this week's Deadpod.. 

Baltimore Civic Center, Baltimore, MD (4/19/82)
set 2
Feel Like a Stranger
Franklin's Tower
Estimated Prophet
Terrapin Station
drums
The Wheel
Truckin'
Stella Blue
Around and Around
Good Lovin' Brokedown Palace

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Enjoy Spring !

Dead Show/podcast for 4/4/14

This week I'm bringing out a show that was requested quite a while ago.. just goes to show that you should always let me know what you hope to hear and be patient :) This is a fine show from a fine tour - the spring of 1982. This show happened to be the last one on the east coast leg of that tour and took place on April 19th, 1982 in Baltimore MD. The first set we'll hear tonight is emblematic of the band enjoying itself, having fun with each other and really putting out some great songs.
They start out with a wonderful Jack Straw, They Love Each Other follows - listen for Brett's solo here, he really puts out some fine work throughout this set.. Bobby follows with a fun 'On The Road Again'. One of my favorites of this set is the fine 'It Must Have Been The Roses'.. which I will always stop and soak in..
The Cumberland Blues, as always is a great rockin' treat, and the Might As Well which closes the set is played in a most unique way..


Grateful Dead
4/19/1982
Baltimore Civic Center
Baltimore, MD

--Set 1--
Jack Straw
They Love Each Other
On The Road Again
Peggy-O
Cassidy
It Must Have Been the Roses
Little Red Rooster
Cumberland Blues
Man Smart (Woman Are Smarter)
Might as Well


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040414.mp3


Thanks so much for picking us up, and for your support.. I really appreciate it my friends..
Hope you enjoy!! Take it slow ;)

Dead Show/podcast for 3/28/14

The second set of the Dead's performance at Winterland on March 18th, 1977, is often singled out because of the fact that it was the only time the band performed the 'complete' Terrapin Station, including the instrumental section labeled 'At A Siding' and here noted in the track listings as 'Alhambra'. This performance most closely resembles the studio version released on the album of the same name and the band never again (until their most recent ensembles) played the complete cycle. There are of course other notable highlights in this second set, including excellent versions of Samson & Delilah, and Brown-Eyed Women , a furious drums and an over the top version of Not Fade Away... The song placement is quite unusual as the Not Fade Away goes into a St. Stephen (rather then the other way around) to end the set. The band returns for a lovely Uncle John's Band to complete what was a most excellent way to usher in the spring tour of 1977.

Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/18/77)
Set 2

Samson and Delilah
Brown Eyed Women
Good Lovin'
Ship of Fools
Estimated Prophet
Terrapin Station
The Alhambra
drums
Not Fade Away
St. Stephen
Around and Around

Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032814.mp3

I hope the sun is shining through your backdoor today.............. thanks for listening and for your support of the Deadpod.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/21/14

I often wait until later in the Spring to pull out a show from 1977, but the anniversary this week of this run of shows moved me to pull this beauty out of the archives and select it for our next couple of Deadpods.. 
This show took place back on March 18th, 1977 at Winterland in San Francisco. The band is already jelling into the tight unit they're going to become later that spring, and you can hear the excitement in their playing and singing as they bring out new arrangements and new tunes for the first time.. This is a show that Blair Jackson has written about on dead.net as one of his most memorable experiences.. The band was not at all perfect (check out the mistakes during the still-new Mississippi Half-Step) but still reached the sublime (as evidence listen to the Sugaree).. This set features the first live performance of Fire on the Mountain and the transition from Scarlet into Fire is wonderful.. 

Next week we'll get to hear the wonderful second set.. 

Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/18/77)

Promised Land
Mississippi Half-Step
It's All Over Now
Sugaree
New Minglewood Blues
Peggy-O
Cassidy
Scarlet Begonias
Fire on the Mountain

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032114.mp3

Happy Spring!! 

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/14/14

March of 1969 was a seriously good month for the young Grateful Dead. The classic run at the Fillmore which opened the month showed us exactly how on fire these guys were at the time. I came across this little gem and was reminded of the energy and power of those days and thought I'd share it with you this week.
This set starts out with the very first 'Hard To Handle' and while Pig isn't at his best here I still find it quite fascinating to hear, knowing what the song would become. Following is a nice Good Morning Little Schoolgirl and the Dark Star->St. Stephen->The Eleven triad that was emblematic of this 'Live Dead' period of their history. The set closes with a good-old long Lovelight that should be sure to get your juices flowing!

Grateful Dead
Hilton Hotel
San Francisco, CA
3/15/69 - Saturday


Hard To Handle
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Dark Star  >
Saint Stephen >
The Eleven >
Turn On Your Love Light

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/7/14

This week I'm bringing out a show that has been on my request list for some time, I believe the reason I hadn't played it before is probably because I only have the first set in a soundboard format - the show is certainly good enough to warrant a listen as this first set contains the very first performance of 'Visions of Johanna' .. but that's not the only highlight of this first set.. Beat It on Down the Line and Big Railroad Blues are very solid as is the Music Never Stopped.. I think you'll enjoy this one and want to send out a special thank you to our friend who requested this! 

 Hampton Roads Coliseum, Hampton, VA (3/19/86)

Hell in a Bucket
Stagger Lee
C.C. Rider
Cold Rain and Snow
Beat it on Down the Line
Big Railroad Blues
Looks Like Rain
Visions of Johanna
Music Never Stopped
Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030714.mp3

My thanks to all of you who help keep the Deadpod alive! I am indebted to you for your support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/28/14

While this week's Deadpod may be one of the shorter 2nd sets of the year in 1973, there is still plenty to love in this week's setlist. The set opens with a wonderfully crafted Playin' in the Band, which leads into Row Jimmy and El Paso.. the Loose Lucy that follows has drawn complaints due to its slow tempo.. I also think this song works best when it bouncy, but the boys go into a pretty good Truckin' followed by a fabulous Other One.. that jam goes into a first-rate Wharf Rat.. wow.. when this song is done right there is nothing that comes close... the Me & Bobby McGee that comes out of it is a pleasant surprise.. The boys close with a rather perfunctory Casey Jones, but I'm left quite satisfied with this second set from a stellar year.. the fact that this is a first-rate recording adds to the pleasure. I hope you enjoy it as well..

Universal Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA (7/1/73)

set 2

Playing in the Band
Row Jimmy
El Paso
Loose Lucy
Truckin'
The Other One
Wharf Rat
Me and Bobby McGee
Casey Jones

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022814.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 2/21/14

When Charlie Miller releases a new master reel sbd source, especially from 1973, I almost feel an obligation to get it on the Deadpod.. this is one of those occasions and it also coincides with a request I recently received from a contributor to the Deadpod so all signs pointed to playing this show on this week's Deadpod. This performance took place on July 1st, 1973 at the Universal City Amphitheater in Universal City CA.
As with most shows from this year, the playing in my opinion is superb. One thing you'll notice here however is that many of the songs are done with a somewhat slower tempo that you might be used to. I think it works, some think it shows the band was a bit tired at the end of a long run of shows.. judge for yourself. It may not be the best show of a marvelous year, but its definitely worth  a few hours of your time :)  I especially enjoy the China  Rider the transition is quite different and Phil is very interesting !

Grateful Dead - July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre - Universal City, CA

Set 1:
Tuning
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Me And My Uncle
Sugaree
The Race Is On
Brown Eyed Women
Looks Like Rain
Don't Ease Me In
Big River
China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider
Around And Around

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022114.mp3

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For those of you expecting set 2 of 2/11/86 - one of my listeners pointed out that I missed the fact that I'd previously featured that show.. you can hear set 2 of that show here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022412.mp3

Sorry about that!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/14/14

For this Valentine's Day edition of the Deadpod i chose this set from February of 1986 - true 86 is not on my list of 'great' years, but this is a very fun show, one where the Neville Brothers opened and came out to guest with the band in set 2. The first set sets  the tone for a high-spirited, fun evening I think.. the band opens with a rare China->Rider, which, while perhaps a little rushed, is still great fun and gets the crowd amped up. The first set tunes that follow are for the most part fun to hear and played with alot of spirit, even if Jerry has some trouble on Dupree's .. its more than made up for by a great Bird Song and a very fine Music Never Stopped.. The boys close the set with a rockin' Might as Well which again, keeps the crowd in the Mardi Gras-style mood for the set break...

Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, CA (2/11/86)

China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
New Minglewood Blues
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Me and My Uncle
Mexicali Blues
Bird Song
Music Never Stopped
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021414.mp3

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Now, its Valentine's Day .. so get your hands out of your pockets! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/7/14

I felt it was high time for some vintage Dead.. here's a show from one of my favorite places that showcases the boys sick run of shows that occurred back in February of '69. This night they were opening for the Iron Butterfly - the story goes that once IB heard their set they refused to come out for awhile, so the band came back with the smokin' Cryptical ->Other One->Cryptical sandwich.... In any case I think you'll be infected by the energy in this set, and who can resist a great Lovelight? Personally I always relish a good Eleven as well..
Hope you enjoy this and that you are well and warm this long winter....

Grateful Dead
Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, MO
2/6/69 - Thursday

One -
Morning Dew
Dark Star  >
Saint Stephen  >
The Eleven  >
Turn On Your Love Light >
Drums  >
Turn On Your Love Light ;
Cryptical Envelopment  >
Drums  >
The Other One  >
Cryptical Envelopment >
Feedback  >
And We Bid You Good Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020714.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 1/31/14

A truly special show for Super Bowl weekend ;) - the second set, aka  the 'Close Encounters' show - from McArthur Court at the University of Oregon, January 22nd, 1978. I still remember when I first heard this show, it blew me away, and not only because of the weirdness of hearing Jerry quote that theme from the Spielburg movie - but the entire jam that builds up from the Drums and the Other One into that delicious St. Stephen!  I completely enjoy this one, and hope that you do as well.. For me it marks a real turning point for the band, a different direction than they were in the prior year and onward.. Furthur you might say :) 

I hope you enjoy it... 

McArthur Court (U of Oregon), Eugene, OR (1/22/78)

set 2:

Bertha
Good Lovin'
Ship of Fools
Samson and Delilah
Terrapin Station
drums
The Other One
Close Encounters
St. Stephen
Not Fade Away
Around and Around

U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod013114.mp3

As always, my thanks to my friends who have supported the Deadpod through their kind generosity. 

Have a wonderful weekend my friends! 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/24/14

The anniversary of this show rolled around this week, and as far as I can tell I've never played it on the Deadpod which is astonishing to me as its truly a great one, so I decided to feature it this week and next. This one comes to us from early 1978, While this show is deservedly famous for its second set, in particular being known as the 'close encounters' show, the first set we'll hear this week is no slouch. While it takes a song or two to really get rolling I think you'll agree that from the El Paso on the band really starts to turn it  up.. The Jack Straw and Tennesse Jed are outstanding, and I think you'll enjoy how much different the Row Jimmy sounds from those that came in 1977.. The Music Never Stopped that closes the set is definitely first rate as well and is a perfect prelude to what will come in set 2. To me this is one of the highlights of the latter day Keith period with the band and I hope you agree..

McArthur Court (U of Oregon), Eugene, OR (1/22/78)

New Minglewood Blues
Dire Wolf
Cassidy
Peggy-O
El Paso
Tennessee Jed
Jack Straw
Row Jimmy
Music Never Stopped

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012414.mp3

Thanks for picking up the Deadpod this week, and a huge thank you to those who are able to help support the Deadpod and keep us publishing week in and out.. Thank YOU! 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/17/14

A classic second set from the great year of 1971 on this week's Deadpod. This one features a massive Other One, an early look at Keith who was playing with the boys without Pigpen on this night and a very well played Goin' Down the Road Feelin Bad->NFA->GDTRFB sandwich.. definitely a favorite!
Phil is all over this massive Other One as well, and I think this is a good choice to warm those bone on a cold Winter's eve...


Grateful Dead
Allen Theatre Cleveland, OH
10/29/71 - Friday

Two - [66:24] [66:24] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [1:51] >
Drums [0:23] >
The Other One [20:16] >
Me And My Uncle [2:54] >
The Other One [2:58] >
Cryptical Envelopment [1:39] >
Deal [4:19] ;
Sugar Magnolia [5:55] ;
Ramble On Rose [5:50] ;
Not Fade Away [4:40] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:32] >
Not Fade Away [2:42] ;
One More Saturday Night [4:02]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011714.mp3

Thanks so very much for your support of the Deadpod!
I very much appreciate it!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/10/13

Here's a show that was recently requested over on the Deadpod's Facebook page.. since this is an excellent recording, I decided this would be a good time to play it. It comes to us from October 29th, 1971 from teh old Allen Theater in Cleveland Ohio. While I never saw the Dead at this venue it was an old movie house that saw lots and lots of rock shows around this time. The band was going through a period of transition and I think you can hear that in the music and arrangements in some of these songs which are still growing and changing. Pigpen was missing as well and his absence is surely felt here. Nevertheless I enjoy early 70s Dead especially around this time of year for some reason so I hope you 'll enjoy this week's first set. As they often did around this time, they open with a nice Truckin' .. the Sugaree is quite good as well. While many of these songs are lacking in long jams, they are all well played and I hope you enjoy hearing them this week. 

Grateful Dead

Allen Theatre Cleveland, OH

10/29/71 - Friday

Set One

Truckin' [8:54] ;

Sugaree [6:27] ;

El Paso [4:21] ;

Loser [6:07] ;

Playing In The Band [5:43] ;

Brown Eyed Women [4:19] ;

Beat It On Down The Line [3:19] ;

Brokedown Palace [5:14] ;

Jack Straw [4:56] ;

Tennessee Jed [6:16] ;

Mexicali Blues [3:00] ;

Big Railroad Blues [2:55] ;

Casey Jones [5:35]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011014.mp3

I hope its warmed up a bit where you are, and that the New Year has started out well for you! 

As always, my most sincere thanks to those of you able to support the Deadpod - I really appreciate it! 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/3/14

This week we stretch out the New Year festivities with a really BIG Deadpod featuring the 2nd and 3rd sets from the NYE show of 1979-80. This is a very long show, so I suppose that we  might forgive Jerry for getting lost occasionally.. he more than makes up for it on some really excellent numbers in these two sets.

The boys' ring in the new year with, as often the case, Bill Graham's favorite, Sugar Magnolia.. and you can imagine the bedlam with the countdown and balloon drop.. They then play a very nice 2nd set, highlighted with a lovely Ship of Fools and an excellent Deal. The real treats here happen in set 3, with a long Althea to open, followed by a wonderful Uncle John's Band.. The boys really get cooking on the Not Fade Away. Jerry does some amazing things during Stella Blue, and they close the set with the first Sunshine Daydream in a year.. The Good Lovin' encore probably left everyone with a smile..

Oakland Auditorium Arena, Oakland, CA (12/31/79)

Sugar Magnolia
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Samson and Delilah
Ship of Fools
Lost Sailor
Saint of Circumstance
Deal

Althea
New Minglewood Blues
Uncle John's Band
drums
Not Fade Away
Stella Blue
Sunshine Daydream

Good Lovin'

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010314.mp3

I hope you enjoy this extra-large helping of Dead to start off the New year.. thanks so much for picking us up, and for your support!! I very much appreciate it.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/27/13

Happy New Year! Well close enough ;) that said I decided to bring out one of the band's famous NYE performances for this week's (and next week's) Deadpod. This is from 12/31/79 at the Oakland Auditorium Arena in Oakland CA. While many would argue that this was not the best show of this NYE run (after all 12/28/79 was released as Road Trips Vol 3 #1, and 12/26/79 was Dick's Picks #5) there is still something magical about these NYE performances. This week we will listen to set 1, then sets 2 and 3 next week. Set one starts off strong with a great Jack Straw (listen to what sounds like the reference to Clive Davis of Arista Records in the "We used to sing for silver.. line :) Jack Straw flows into a big Franklin's Tower, albeit Jerry blows more than one lyric here.. Other highlights in this first set include a very nice 'Looks like Rain' and a rockin' Promised Land which closes out set 1...

Grateful Dead
Oakland Auditorium
Oakland, CA
12/31/79 - Monday
Set One

Jack Straw [6:05] >
Franklin's Tower [16:53] ;
Mama Tried [2:36] >
Mexicali Blues [4:42] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:40] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:09] >
Alabama Getaway [7:04] >
The Promised Land [4:46]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122713.mp3

Thank you for listening to the Deadpod in 2013, and I look forward to the shows to come in 2014!
Thanks to those of you who have kindly contributed to the Deadpod that keeps us on the air!

Happy New Year to all my friends! Be safe and happy!!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/20/13

This week is time for the annual acoustic show! Yes with Christmas coming right up I decided that it was time to bring out some fine acoustic Jerry for your holiday enjoyment and so we're  featuring one of the great acoustic shows he did with John Kahn back in 1982.. This one comes from the Warner theater in Washington D.C. on June 26th, 1982. It has a rich fine tone to it and I really love hearing the "pure" Jerry sound on these classic tunes.

Jerry Garcia and John Kahn
06-26-1982 - late show
Warner Theater
Washington, DC
Late show (complete):

It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry
Friend Of The Devil
Deep Elem Blues
To Lay Me Down
Bird Song
Gomorrah
Run For The Roses
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
Ripple

Encore:
Rubin And Cherise

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122013.mp3


Thank you SO MUCH for your support of the Deadpod.. I could not do the show without it!

I wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas should you celebrate it.. peace and health to you and yours!

I do want to apologize for repeating a show last week that I had previously published, 12/11/79, since that second set is still available here I did not want to publish it again this week..

http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121109.mp3

I

Dead Show/podcast for 12/13/13

I've always been fond of how the band sounded in 1979, and this week's Deadpod shows some of the reasons why. Brett hadn't been in the band a year yet, but by now he is well integrated in the sound and you can really hear his contributions in this show from Kansas City. The rest of the band is quite tight as well, and in this first set the solid 'Jack Straw' and 'Loser' openers show us that we're in for a great night. Big River is rockin' as well, and the boys open up 'Althea' to some unusual spaces at the end. Phil has some excellent riffs throughout and especially in the closing China Cat->Rider.. 

All in all this is a solid first set, and I'm looking forward to sharing set two next week.. I hope you enjoy it! 

Grateful Dead

Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS (12/11/79)
Jack Straw
Loser
Me and My Uncle
Big River
Althea
Easy to Love You
New Minglewood Blues
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121313.mp3
My thanks to those friends who have contributed to keep the Deadpod on the air! I very much appreciate your support..

Only two more Deadpods this year!!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/6/13

This week the exciting (and super long!) second set from the band's performance at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester NY on November 8th, 1970. The band was clearly developing quickly at this time.. and in many ways we can look upon this as a turning point, away from perhaps the rawer, more psychedelic sound to a more polished version that would come to dominate in 1971 and beyond. The set list contains some song we'd never hear again, (Mystery Train, My Babe, The Main Ten) as well as some we would hear for the first time (Around and Around). This is truly a joy to behold as it clocks in at over 2 hours just for this second set.. one can only speculate on how long it seemed :) I think it is clearly a joy to have this show documented, albeit in an audience tape, to give us a window onto what was obviously a creative apex for the band..

Grateful Dead
Capitol, Theatre , Port Chester NY
November 8, 1970

Electric Dead -
 Tuning
 Morning Dew
 Me And My Uncle
 Mystery Train  (Only time played)
>My Babe (Only time played)
 Around And Around  (First time played)
 New Orleans
>Searchin'
 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
 Casey Jones
 Truckin'
>Dark Star (First verse only)
>The Main Ten  (Final time played)
>Dancin' In The Streets
>Not Fade Away
>Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
>Not Fade Away
>Drums
>Good Lovin'
>Drums
>Good Lovin'

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120613.mp3

As always I want to thank those of you able to contribute your support to keeping the Deadpod alive.. I very much appreciate it! 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/29/13

Happy Thanksgiving (and Hanukka)! While this Deadpod comes on the day after I hope you'll enjoy this week's show as a tasty desert and a sweet way to start off your holiday weekend. I always enjoy bringing you acoustic Dead on the holidays and while I was tempted to save this tasty nugget for Christmas I decided I would play it right now instead. The last official acoustic set of the 70s, the band would not bring these back for 10 years. This set, from the famous Capitol Theater in Port Chester New York, features two songs that would never again be performed, 'Operator' and 'Wake Up Little Susie'. The set features some great banter as well, showing us a side of the band we didn't get to see much in the later years. I bring you this acoustic set as my way of saying thanks to all of you for being a very special part of my life. I do hope you enjoy it.

Grateful Dead
Capitol, Theatre , Port Chester NY
November 8, 1970

Disc One -  Acoustic Set  -

Tuning
Dire Wolf
I Know You Rider
Dark Hollow
Rosalie McFall
El Paso
Operator (Final time played)
Ripple
Friend Of The Devil
Wake Up, Little Suzie  (Final time played)
Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112913.mp3

I hope this finds all of you healthy and happy and as thankful for your family and blessings as I am for mine..

Thank you for listening and for your support of the Deadpod my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/13

On this week's Thanksgiving Eve Deadpod :) we get to hear the second set from a wonderful show that took place on November 14th, 1973.. This second set in many ways is a long improvisational jam on the Other One theme, for after a nice Truckin' the band goes in and out of The Other One for much of the remaining set. Of course the set is punctuated with a delightful 'Eyes of the World' and a great 'Wharf Rat'. After a rather unusual stop they go into a misplaced 'Me and My Uncle' but end with a rockin' Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad and a well played One More Saturday Night..

This show is not surprisingly overlooked given the monsterous shows that surrounded it during this peak month of GD performances, but I'm happy to be able to bring it out and show it off.. it may not be the very best of this most amazing month, but it certainly is capable of bringing alot of pleasure on its own, and I hope that you too enjoy it as much as I did.

San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA (11/14/73)

Truckin' 
The Other One 
Big River
The Other One
Eyes of the World
The Other One
Wharf Rat
Me and My Uncle
Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad
One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112313.mp3

This time of year I'm reminded of how fortunate I am to have such great listeners who make doing the Deadpod such a pleasure. Thank you  for listening and for your support which makes the Deadpod possible. Have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/15/13

There is no other month in Grateful Dead History that moves me as much as the music the band made back in November of 1973. Yes I am well aware of how good May of 1977 was, and I do dearly love that period as well, but overall, show in and show out, those played in November of 1973 are simply sublime. I am happy to be able to share this show with you this week and next. So far as I know, there are only 2 shows from this month that have yet to be released commercially - this is one of those two. So far as I know only the second set exists on tape of the other show (11/1/73). While this first set consists mainly of 'songs' and not as much improvisational exploration as some enjoy I think you'll find that the band does much more than simply rehash well worn paths. Garcia finds an opportunity to surprise us in nearly every song, as he does not fail to take advantage of his opportunities to make these songs shine. This is peak Dead, and while there are other times they reach near these summits, I do not think they are often surpassed. 

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.. its a privilege to bring it to you. 

Grateful Dead

1973-11-14
San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, CA

Set 1:
Big Railroad Blues
Jack Straw
Sugaree
Mexicali Blues
Here Comes Sunshine
Black-Throated Wind
Cumberland Blues
Row Jimmy
The Race Is On
Brown-Eyed Women
Beat It On Down The Line
Tennessee Jed
El Paso
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Around And Around

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111513.mp3

My sincere thanks for your donations, which allow me to continue to publish the Deadpod. Should you need an address to send a donation, please drop me an email. thank you! 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/8/13

This week we go back 26 years for a fine second set from the Fall of 1987 - this again from the Henry Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, this second set has a unique 'Uncle John's Band' opener.. and in fact a very tasty set list. They then move into a nicely jammed out version of Playin' In the Band.. we then make a stop at Terrapin Station - I believe they some interesting explorations in that jam after the song and heading into Drums.. they lead out into 'I Need A Miracle' but what may be the highlight for me is the Black Peter that follows. Jerry's voice is still in fine form and he does a great job on this one. The set ends with a standard but well played Throwin' Stones->Not Fade Away.. The boys seem to think their night is over after the 'Knockin' encore but the crowd will have none of it and calls them back for a second encore, 'One More Saturday Night'...

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA
11/7/87 - Saturday

set 2

Uncle John's Band [7:28] >
Playing In The Band [9:11] >
Terrapin Station [13:23] >
Drums [8:58] >
Space [6:46] >
I Need A Miracle [3:33] >
Black Peter [8:15] >
Throwing Stones [9:07] >
Not Fade Away [8:37]
Encore Not Fade Away [0:56] >
Knockin' On Heaven's Door [8:20] ;
One More Saturday Night [4:56]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110813.mp3

I hope you enjoy this week's show, and my most sincere thanks to those of you who have contributed to the Deadpod, without whom it would not be possible.

Have a wonderful week!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/13

This week's show was a Rex Benefit, which often meant a good show was in the offing.. this one comes to us from 1987, a year that I've recently had a request for more of from one of my wonderful listeners so I thought I"d bring you this show from November 7th, 1987 at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, The first set, which we'll hear this week, start out strong out of the gate with a wonderful 'Hey Pocky Way'.. followed by a very good Jack Straw. Row Jimmy slows things down a bit but I've always loved the mood of that song.. Masterpiece is well played also, and Jerry sings Dupree's quite well. The crowd wants Phil and he responds with an excellent 'Box of Rain'. The band does a great job jamming in the middle of Cassidy and Jerry belts out Might As Well in such a strong way that the crowd is really brought into it! Can't wait for set 2..


11/07/87
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland, CA

Set 1:
Hey Pocky Way
Jack Straw
Row Jimmy
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Box Of Rain
Cassidy
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110113.mp3

As always, my thanks to all of you for listening to the Deadpod. Special thanks and hugs to those of you able to help keep the Deadpod on the air through your donations. 

May November be warm and cheerful!