Dead Show/podcast for 6/7/19

Here is the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance on Wednesday, May 17, 1978 at the Uptown Theater in Chicago Illinois. I love this recording, and the performance ain't half bad either ;) espcially the Dancin' In The Streets.. The Drums/Space is unusually long for this period but it is fun and contains some unexpected moments from Phil and Donna.
Terrapin and Not Fade Away in particular return to the characteristic '78 sound that was a little slower and more twangy as it were, but a pleasure to listen to.
Of course a Werewolves encore ain't half bad either :)


Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL
5/17/78 - Wednesday
Two
Samson And Delilah [7:05] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:44] ;
Dancing In The Street [14:35] >
Drums [18:16] >
Space [1:48] >
Terrapin Station [10:54] ;
Not Fade Away [13:53] ;
Around And Around [8:56]
Encore
Werewolves Of London [7:06]


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060719.mp3



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Dead Show/podcast for 5/31/19

Here's a pretty little set to send out the month of May in style.. This one comes to us form May 17th, 1978 at the Uptown theater in Chicago Illinois. This one starts with the first ever 'Mississipi-Half Step'>'Franklin's Tower' combo, and one that showcases some really nice licks from Mr. Garcia (and I should add some very nice work from Mr. Weir as well). The next two are Bobby's - 'Me and My Uncle' into a tight 'Big River'. Lovely versions of 'It Must Have Been The Roses' and 'Looks like Rain' showcase the more laid back side of the Dead as well as what Donna Jean could add  in terms of backing vocals. A rolling "Tennessee Jed' follows, with Keith adding some nice color and Jerry adding some spirited vocals to make for a real good time. Bobby encourages the crowd to wish Mickey and Billy a Happy Birthday.... then they play a full on Funiculi Funicula...
They close with a nice 'Lazy Lightnin'>Supplication'...


Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL
5/17/78 - Wednesday
One
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:24]>
Franklin's Tower [14:19] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:04] >
Big River [5:44] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [6:53] ;
Looks Like Rain [9:05] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:57] ;
Funiculi Funicula [1:25] ;
Lazy Lightnin' [3:20] >
Supplication [6:38]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod053119.mp3


As always, I want to acknowledge and thank the kind folks whose support makes the Deadpod possible.. Thank You!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/24/19

This week's Memorial Day weekend Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at Shoreline Amphitheater on May 12th, 1991. I'm a sucker for a Help>Slip>Frank opening and I quite enjoy this one. There are plenty of Phil bombs here and Bruce Hornsby's presence is heard here as well. Jerry is quite present throughout this set and is in relatively great voice. 

For a post-Brent show I think this one is quite good, and the Weight encore was a favorite of mine in this era. 

I hope you enjoy.. 

Grateful Dead

Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View, CA

5/12/91 - Sunday

Two

Help On The Way >

Slipknot! >

Franklin's Tower ;

Looks Like Rain ;

Terrapin Station >

Drums >

Space >

Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >

Throwing Stones ;

Turn On Your Love Light

Encore

The Weight

you can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052419.mp3

Be sure to join us on our Facebook group.. and you can listen to the Deadpod on Spotify as well. 

Have a safe and Fun Memorial Day weekend! 

Summertime will come and go before you know! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/17/19

I've been thinking it was time for a post-Brent show so I've decided on this one from Shoreline on May 12, 1991. This one has an interesting, well-played setlist, including the breakout of Dylan's "It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry".
Bruce Hornsby is with the band and I always enjoyed his contributions.
'Deal' is a smokin' set closer here..
Excuse the short intro - trying to type wirh a splint on one of my fingers (trigger finger ::)


Grateful Dead
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mountain View, CA
5/12/91 - Sunday
One
Picasso Moon [6:15] ;
Althea [8:05] ;
C C Rider [3:23] >
It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry [3:14] ;
El Paso [4:19] ;
High Time [6:38] ;
Black Throated Wind [5:53] ;
Deal [10:20]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051719.mp3

Thanks to my kind friends who support the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/10/19

There's alot to love in this week's Deadpod, and that's only appropriate for a Mother's Day weekend, I suppose. This massive second set clocks in at just under a couple hours, and it is filled with extraordinary jams, soulful vocals and wonderful ensemble execution. This comes to us from their performance in El Paso Texas, on November 23rd, 1973. This is a very fine recording of a show that I don't believe is widely shared. While it starts off well enough, things really take off following the 'Truckin'' with a tremendous jam into 'The Other One' and a jazzy wonderful 'Space' that follows. 'Me and Bobby McGee' is as sweet as possible and serves to set the mood for a lovely 'Eyes of the World' that really took me places. They bring things back to earth with the rockin' set closing grouping of 'Arond and Around', 'Goin' Down the Road' and 'Casey Jones'.

Hope you love this set as much as I do, thanks to Steve for the suggestion.


Grateful Dead
County Coliseum El Paso, TX
11/23/73 - Friday

Two

Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Sugaree ;
Me And My Uncle ;
He's Gone >
Truckin' >
The Other One >
Space >
Me And Bobby McGee ;
Eyes Of The World ;
Around And Around >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Casey Jones
Encore
Johnny B. Goode

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051019.mp3

Thank you friends for your support of the Deadpod.

Dead Show/podcast for 5/3/19

Here we are in the first weekend of May - and of course that means Saturday is Derby Day!
In honor of the Run for the Roses I had to bring you a set with 'The Race Is On' - and boy what a set this is.. it comes from the boys' performance on November 23rd, 1973 in El Paso Texas!
There are plenty of highlights here, including a dynamite 'Jack Straw', the 'mind left body jam' between 'China Cat' and 'I Know You Rider'  and the complete 'Weather Report Suite'.
This is one of those shows you're going to want to play LOUD..



Grateful Dead
County Coliseum
El Paso, TX 11/23/73 - Friday

One

Bertha ;
Mexicali Blues ;
Deal ;
Looks Like Rain ;
Don't Ease Me In ;
The Race Is On ;
Loser ;
Jack Straw ;
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
El Paso ;
Tennessee Jed ;
Big River ;
Row Jimmy ;
Weather Report Suite Prelude >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 >
Let It Grow

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050319.mp3

A big Thank You to the kind folks who support the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/26/19

Seemed to me that I shouldn't let April slip by without something from 1978 - the band had a very good month that year, so I decided to feature their efforts on April 21st at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky.

Some think that this first set starts out a bit slow, personally I disagree. I love the 'Promised Land' opener. Unfortunately the 'Dire Wolf' that follows is is patched with a not-so-great audience version for the first 2:40 of the selection. While 'Mama Tried'>'Mexicali' is not rare, Garcia has some spirited licks and I find it quite enjoyable. The 'Ramble On Rose' is perhaps not the most spirited, but its followed by a quite long 'Funiculi Funicula, A smart 'Passenger' is followed by a lazy 'Row Jimmy', but they flip a switch from her out.. the last 3 songs are cooking! All these three are wonderful, but they are capped by an off the hook version of 'The Music Never Stopped'.. whew!


Grateful Dead
Rupp Arena Lexington, KY
4/21/78 - Friday

One

The Promised Land [4:26] ;
Dire Wolf [4:04] ;
Mama Tried [2:42] >
Mexicali Blues [3:47] ;
Ramble On Rose [8:13] ;
Funiculi Funicula [1:33] ;
Passenger [4:56] ;
Row Jimmy [10:48] ;
It's All Over Now [8:01] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:28] ;
The Music Never Stopped [9:04]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042619.mp3

thank you so much for your kind support

Dead Show/podcast for 4/19/19

This week I have the pleasure of presenting the second set from the band's performance on April 23rd, 1983 at the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven Connecticut. A fine set, as most that start with a smoking Scarlet>Fire, this set features some wonderful Garcia licks, especially in Space, combined with some excellent effects from Mr. Hart. A fine recording I'm a fan of the Saint of Circumstance, even if Weir gets a bit cheezy.. The Other One Wharf Rat is excellent as always. The double encore is an excellent touch.




Grateful Dead
New Haven Coliseum New Haven, CT
4/23/83 - Saturday

Two
Scarlet Begonias [12:47] >
Fire On The Mountain [13:34] ;
Lost Sailor [7:25] >
Saint Of Circumstance [6:57] >
Space [0:28] >
Drums >
Space [19:03] >
The Other One [7:20] >
Wharf Rat [9:28] >
Throwing Stones [9:17]>
Not Fade Away [#8:25]

Encore

One More Saturday Night [4:26] >
Brokedown Palace [5:22]


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041919.mp3

This one again goes out to Mike W.

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/12/19

This show, a special request to honor a brother who passed, comes to us from the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven Connecticut on April 23rd, 1983.
I considered only playing set number two, as it exists in soundboard form, but this first set has such spirited playing that although it is an audience copy I quite enjoyed it - I hope you do as well.

The 'Alabama Getaway' jumps out of the box and shows the boys mean business on this night. Jerry's licks are fast and hot and it flows naturally into the 'Greatest Story'.
While the vocals on 'Candyman' (and several others) are a bit far away, I suggest turning it up! :)
'New Minglewood' smokes.. this is one of the better versions I think... A nice little Garcia jam follows the return to Tennessee.. Bobby sounds a little rushed ;) during 'Lightnin>Supplication' ...the sweet lead into a hot Supplication makes up for it. A lovely 'Peggy-O' follows, then Brent gets to bring out 'Far From Me'. The first set ends with a amped up 'Music Never Stopped', I can't imagine many were in their seats..



Grateful Dead
New Haven Coliseum New Haven, CT
4/23/83 - Saturday

One

Alabama Getaway [5:19] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:02] ;
Candyman [6:31] ;
New Minglewood Blues [7:43] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:07] ;
Lazy Lightnin' [3:38] >
Supplication [6:21] ;
Peggy-O [7:55] ;
Far From Me [4:16] ;
The Music Never Stopped [8:35]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041219.mp3

this goes out in memory of Mike Winters..

Thanks for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/5/19

This week it's my pleasure to bring you the second set from the band's performance on March 31st, 1989 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro North Carolina. This fine recording starts with a roaring 'Hey Pocky Way' into 'Truckin'. That one goes very nicely into 'Terrapin' which has a fine little jam at the end to take us into Drums and Space. The wishful 'I Will Take You Home' makes me miss Brett all over again. It goes into a smoking version of 'Watchtower'... it leads into the most powerful number of the night, a moving 'Morning Dew' Jerry kills it on this one, and by the end he's screaming and people are crying... The 'Brokedown Palace' encore is just the right choice to send us home sweet and sleepy...


Grateful Dead
Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC
3/31/89 - Friday
Two
Hey Pocky Way >
Truckin' >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
I Will Take You Home >
All Along The Watchtower >
Morning Dew >
Good Lovin'
Encore Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040519.mp3

May spring bring you sunshine and blue skies..

thanks for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 3/29/19

I decided to close out March with a really fun and energetic show from the Spring of 1989. This comes to us from March 31st, 1989 at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro North Carolina. While there are no extended jams in this week's first set, the playing throughout is exceptionally energetic and quite fun to listen to. Some of the highlights for me are the fine version of 'Peggy O', the spirited 'Me & My Uncle>Big River' and Loser. The set closing 'Standing on the Moon' had yet to develop into the blockbuster ballad it would become, but I still enjoy this rendition. I've always enjoyed the band during this period, as they were really cresting from 89 through 90.. I hope you enjoy this as well.


Grateful Dead
Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC
3/31/89 - Friday

One

Hell In A Bucket ;
Sugaree ;
New Minglewood Blues ;
Peggy-O ;
Me And My Uncle >
Big River ;
Loser ;
Victim Or The Crime ;
Standing On The Moon

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032919.mp3

my thanks for your support of the Deadpod!

Be well and enjoy life :)

Dead Show/podcast for 3/22/19

Let's welcome Spring with this wonderful second set from March 26th, 1973 at the Baltimore Civic Center. Since I'm a bit under the weather this week I'll just point out a few (obvious) highlights - the jam following Truckin' including the Weather Report Suite Prelude, the wonderful Eyes , and of course Morning Dew.

I hope you enjoy this one, and feel free to join the Deadpod group on Facebook and offer your suggestions for shows you'd like to hear on the Deadpod!



Grateful Dead
Baltimore Civic Center Baltimore, MD
3/26/73 - Monday

Two
Ramble On Rose [6:10] ;
Big River [4:09] ;
Here Comes Sunshine [7:50] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:42#] ;
Candyman [6:30] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:41] ;
He's Gone [10:#49] >
Truckin' [14:45] >
Weather Report Suite Prelude [2:02] >
Jam [5:36] Wharf Rat [10:17] >
Me And Bobby McGee [5:35] >
Eyes Of The World [14:29] >
Morning Dew [12:42] ;
One More Saturday Night [4:25]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032219.mp3

Thank you for your support!!!

Dead Show/podcast for 3/15/19

A massive Deadpod this week - warning - this one is just shy of 2 hours long!
While I considered splitting it in the end I'd rather eat the extra cost and give you one of these fine shows from the Spring of 1973!

This one comes to us from the Baltimore Civic Center on March 26th, 1973.

There are too many songs here to cover them all - suffice it to say there are many highlights, some of my favorite moments are: 'The Race Is On' - always love hearing this one, a sweet and sticky 'Row Jimmy', 'Brown-Eyed Women' - especially Jerry's solo here. and as always during this great year, the almost 20 minute long 'Playin' In the Band' where they really stretch it out and incorporate some innovative jazzy movements . This one is a very fine sounding recording as well...


Grateful Dead
Baltimore Civic Center Baltimore, MD
3/26/73 - Monday
One
The Promised Land [2:52] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:19] ;
The Race Is On [2:54] ;
Wave That Flag [5:20] ;
Jack Straw [4:28] ;
Sugaree ;
Mexicali Blues ;
Box Of Rain ;
Row Jimmy ;
Beat It On Down The Line ;
Brown Eyed Women ;
El Paso ;
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
Looks Like Rain ;
Don't Ease Me In ;
Playing In The Band [19:12]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031519.mp3

Have fun and be safe! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/8/19

This week's Deadpod starts out with a sweet rendition of the Elizabeth Cotton classic 'Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie' - the only electric version the Dead ever played and the last time they would ever play it. This is just one of the pleasures of the second set from the first Rex Benefit that took place back on March 28th, 1984 at the Marin Veterans Auditorium in San Rafael, California.
The set proper follows, with a flat out rockin' version of 'Hell In a Bucket' (aside from Weir getting a bit lost in the lyrics :). They follow with an energetic version of  'China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider', in a rather early location in the set list. They're in fine form here, and the transition into Rider is wonderful. Jerry gives us a 'wish I was a headlight' for the ages. 'Playin' follows, and builds to some interesting spacial explorations. Jerry leaves , and Brent breaks out 'Don't Need Love' for the first time, with Bobby on lead. I'm always a bit melancholy when I hear these kind of Brent songs..
Drums leads into a cool if short Space, and the post drums segment is pretty solid if standard fare.
The boys close with a nice 'Touch of Grey' encore..


Grateful Dead
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium
San Rafael, CA 3/28/84 - Wednesday
Two
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie ;
Hell In A Bucket ;
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
Playing In The Band >
Don't Need Love >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
Truckin' >
Spoonful >
Around And Around >
Johnny B. Goode
Encore
Touch Of Grey

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030819.mp3

Thank you so much for your support of the Deadpod.

May the four winds blow you safely home..

Dead Show/podcast for 3/1/19

This week we have an intimate performance, and the very first Rex Benefit show which happened to be the first show performed in 1984. This comes from the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael, CA on March 28th, 1984. Even at this time, this was one of the smallest venues the band would preform in, and since it was a Rex Benefit show, you get the feeling that they were trying to put on a special show for family and friends. While the first set doesn't contain the surprises of set 2, its still a very nice and relaxing hour of music. I guess I'm continuing my 'audience tape appreciation' run of Deadpods - not planned, but I came across this recording and thought it deserved some exposure.
I  hope you enjoy it..

Grateful Dead
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium
San Rafael, CA
3/28/84 - Wednesday

One

Iko Iko ;
C C Rider ;
Loser ;
El Paso ;
West L.A. Fadeaway ;
Beat It On Down The Line ;
Candyman ;
Let It Grow

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030119.mp3

As always, your support allows the Deadpod to live! thank you!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/22/19

This week's Deadpod features the second set of the Dead's performance on February 27th, 1977 at the University of Santa Barbara, CA. As this was the second show to display the fabulous material from 'Terrapin Station' the band was still at a great place for this gig. The 'Samson' features a smokin' Garcia solo, and the 'St. Stephen', while missing the traditional bridge, was still very enjoyable, despite a cut in the tape at the start of the song. 'Terrapin' itself is of course a highlight, as the early versions were in a way unmatched. A nice 'Morning Dew' follows, then they close with a very good 'Sugar Magnolia' and a 'Johnny B. Goode' encore to cap off the evening.
I hope you enjoy this very good audience recording..



Grateful Dead
Robertson Gym - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
2/27/77 - Sunday
Two
Samson And Delilah [6:34] ;
Saint Stephen [#8:17] >
Not Fade Away [9:08] >
Drums [4:22] >
Terrapin Station [9:54]>
Morning Dew [13:27] ;
Sugar Magnolia [9:16]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [4:11]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022219.mp3

Thanks for your support!


next week is March!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/15/19

With the recent release of the classic show from 2/26/77 on Dave's Picks #29, I was inspired to bring you this fine recording of the excellent show that took place the following evening, Febuary 27th, 1977. While this is an audience recording, and the vocals are not as upfront as many of us prefer, I think you'll still find that the playing shines through. The band is definitely still 'on' this night, here in the first set they play 'Estimated Prophet' for only the 2nd time and the playing throughout is lovely.

I'm particulary fond of the arrangement of 'Music Never Stopped'; afterwards Phil implored Jerry for 'one more' and boy do they respond with an excellent 'Scarlet Begonias'.


Grateful Dead
Robertson Gym - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
2/27/77 - Sunday
One
New Minglewood Blues [4:25] ;
Loser [6:58] ;
El Paso [4:29] ;
Ramble On Rose [6:20] ;
Estimated Prophet [7:43] ;
Peggy-O [8:07] ;
Good Lovin' [4:41] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:33] ;
The Music Never Stopped [6:24] ;
Scarlet Begonias [12:48]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021519.mp3

Love one another

thank you for your kind support

Dead Show/podcast for 2/8/19

This week we can forget our troubles with a fine second set from this early 1979 date in Kansas City.
Scarlet starts a little slow, and Jerry's voice cracks a bit here and there, but he really starts soaring around the 3:30 mark. Around the 6:00 minute mark the calypso beat moves in, Donna's background vocals add just enough mystery not to be overpowering, and we float along waiting for the other shoe to drop. Eventually Jerry's notes flutter in like a bee, as the rhythm intensifies; a beautiful transition into 'Fire'. Again, while Jerry's voice is a bit strained, his playing is is unhurried, yet searing.. uplifting. Once you hear these two, you know you're in for a great musical moment. 'From the Heart Of Me' brings us back to Shakedown Street, and  in perspective, we're reminded of what was lost when Donna and Keith left the band. Excellent Jerry solo around the 4:00 min mark of the first one, all around a nice, unhurried jam, the boys spread their wings and you feel the music as it lets them glide into 'Eyes of the World'. Here the soundboard tape is patches with an audience source but there is little loss of fidelity. There's a marvelous, somewhat dark and forboding jam following Drums and a short but interesting Other One. The double encore with a 'Miracle' closer, sure seems to indicate they were having fun that night!


Grateful Dead
Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall
Kansas City, KS 2/10/79 - Saturday
Two
Scarlet Begonias [12:33] >
Fire On The Mountain [10:37] ;
From The Heart Of Me [3:31] ;
Estimated Prophet [11:51] >
Eyes Of The World [11:13] >
Space [1:37] >
Drums [6:30#] >
Space [13:38] >
The Other One [6:46] >
Wharf Rat [9:57] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:16]
Encore
One More Saturday Night [4:47] ;
I Need A Miracle [6:13]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020819.mp3

May the music bring you joy and peace.

thanks so much for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 2/1/19

This week, something I try not to do too often, but yes, another show from 1979! And better yet, another audience source!
Yes, this is a short first set, but despite the fact that it is one of Keith and Donna's last shows (they were to play only two more times with the Dead), the band sounds tight and the versions for the most part sparkle. Keith certainly doesn't contribute much here, but the rest of the members make up for it in my opinion.
My favorites here include a sparkling 'Big River' and Bobby on 'Minglewood'. Deal is short but sweet and 'Jack Straw' rages..

Grateful Dead
Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall
Kansas City, KS 2/10/79 - Saturday
One
Don't Ease Me In [2:36] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:07] >
Big River [5:57] ;
They Love Each Other [7:31] ;
New Minglewood Blues [5:04] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:17] ;
It's All Over Now [7:23] ;
Deal [4:32] ;
Jack Straw [5:51]

Next week we'll bring you the second set with an excellent 'Scarlet>Fire'...

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020119.mp3

Have a warm, wonderful week...
thanks so much for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/25/19

This week's Deadpod continues with the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance on January 10th, 1979 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY. This is a fine set packed with lots of great music.

A tight Shakedown Street opens the set, but the Miracle that follows is better than usual. Bertha goes into Good Lovin, then they follow with a rare Dark Star.. They played it 3 times during a 20 day period here then put it away for another seven  years. While this one is only one verse, there is some great exploration that follows in Drums and Space. Wharf Rat is always a pleasure, and a power Saint Stephen never failed to deliver. They close a nice set with two from Chuck Berry,  Around and Around and the Johnny B. Goode encore. 

Grateful Dead

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Uniondale, NY 1/10/79 - Wednesday

Two

Shakedown Street [13:23] ;

I Need A Miracle [5:38] >

Bertha [6:51] >

Good Lovin' [7:15] ;

Dark Star [18:30] >

Drums [8:#20] >

Space [5:35] >

Wharf Rat [10:32] >

Saint Stephen [7:23] >

Around And Around [7:46]

Encore

Johnny B. Goode [3:58]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012519.mp3

As always, thanks for listening, have a safe and happy week, and of course, my thanks for your support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/18/19

While I missed the 40th anniversary of this one by a week, it's certainly a show that merits listening to, even if (or perhaps because) it only exists in a very good audience format. This one comes from January 10, 1979 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY. While the first set, which we will hear this week, is not as outstanding as next week's Set 2, it is certainly enjoyable, in my opinion and has some nice highlights.
The boys start out by taking us to the Promised Land, which gets everyone up on their feet. The Dire Wolf makes his appearance, then a very nice Mama Tried>Mexicali Blues with some nice Garcia flourishes throughout. Jerry's voice is a little strained at time, to my ears, but he makes up for it in the Tennessee Jed that follows with some excellent solo work inside. While this time marks the end of the great Keith and Donna period, Donna does some very nice work on the 'Looks Like Rain' that follows. This long first set has some ebb and flo, but don't miss the fine 'Loser' which marked the last appearance of 'Sweet Susie', or the powerful 'Music Never Stopped' that closes the set - classic Dead.


Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 1/10/79 - Wednesday
One
The Promised Land [4:27] ;
Dire Wolf [3:52] ;
Mama Tried [2:38] >
Mexicali Blues [4:10] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:27] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:58] ;
Stagger Lee [7:15] ;
El Paso [4:15] ;
Row Jimmy [12:07] ;
Passenger [5:12] ;
Loser [7:57] ;
The Music Never Stopped [7:36]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011819.mp3

It seems that ol' man Winter is blowing in this weekend - hope you stay warm and dry!
Be careful out there!

thanks for listening and for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/11/19

Winter Time is Good Ol' Grateful Dead Time!

I hope you're not sick of primal Dead, because in looking about for a show for this week I came across this set from January 17th, 1970 and decided that it tickled me in just the right spot so I'm going to share it this week. The boys are clicking and transitioning to new vistas and I love hearing them work out jams like Phil on this Cumberland Blues or the great 'Dark Star' jam here.
Naturally hearing Pigpen in his prime is just another bonus, (although I've read the reason the organ sounds different is that it came from a nearby church *lol* not sure how true that one is).

It's not all peaches and creme, this 48 year old tape has some flaws, including the beginning of Dire Wolf and a cut in High Time. Most heartbreaking is the missing ending of Lovelight, but I do hope you enjoy what we have here - we are really lucky to be able to relive it!


Grateful Dead
Gill Coliseum - Oregon State University
Corvalis, OR
1/17/70 - Saturday
One - 1:57:08
Dire Wolf [#3:26];[0:37] %
China Cat Sunflower [#2:13] >
Jam [2:55] >
I Know You Rider [4:24];[0:29] ;
Hard To Handle [5:00];[0:25] ;
Cumberland Blues [4:49];[1:04] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:04];[0:18] ;
Black Peter [9:32];[1:10] ;
Good Lovin' [1:40] >
Drums [0:15] >
Good Lovin' [5:44];[1:41] ;
Mason's Children [4:49] >
High Time [6:#31];[1:19] ;
Dark Star [20:51] >
Saint Stephen [6:48] >
The Eleven [11:16] >
Turn On Your Love Light [16:56#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011119.mp3

Stay warm .. and thanks for listening and for your kind support!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/4/19

We kick off our 2019 Deadpods with this energetic and unusual set from 1980. This took place on January 13th, 1980 at the Cambodian Refugee Benefit in Oakland.
The band does one long set, and I've included all of it here this week. It is all quite worthy bu I'm especially fond of the laid back 'Franklin's Tower', As well as tight versions of 'Tennessee Jed', 'Looks Like Rain' and 'Don't Ease Me In'. The "second" set features a nice lenghty 'Playin' In The Band'.
'Not Fade Away' and 'Sugar Magnolia' feature Carlos Santana and John Cipolina sitting in, but their contributions are not especially noticeable on the tape, in my opinion.

I hope you find this a pleasant diversion on a Winter's day as we roll into what is usually, to me, a long month of January.

Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA (1/13/80)

Jack Straw
Franklin's Tower
New Minglewood Blues
Tennessee Jed
Looks Like Rain
Don't Ease Me In
Playin' in the Band
drums
Not Fade Away
Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010419.mp3

Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/28/18

We close out 2018 with the second part of the band's performance back on on April 3rd, 1970 at the Field House at the University of Cincinnati. A great representation of the band's raucous and spirited style this set features some great jamming on some real classics like 'Cryptical Envelpment' into 'The Other One', 'Cosmic Charlie' and a wonderful 'Turn on Your Lovelight'. It's easy to see why Pigpen was considered the real frontman during this period when you listen to that Lovelight.

I hope you enjoy this small slice of classic Dead as we turn the page on another year.
May the next one bring you and yours much joy and good health, and all of us peace and brotherhood.


Grateful Dead
Field House - University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 4/3/70 - Friday

part 2
Good Lovin' [#0:22] >
Drums [2:16] >
Good Lovin' [4:37];[0:02] %
Cryptical Envelopment [2:01] >
Drums [3:05] >
The Other One [7:44] >
Cryptical Envelopment [5:26] >
Cosmic Charlie [6:29] %
Not Fade Away [5:30] >
Turn On Your Love Light [17:#16]
Encore
And We Bid You Good Night


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122818.mp3

Thanks for listening my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/21/18

Happy Winter Solstice!

              and of course Merry Christmas..........

While this is the last Deadpod before the holiday, I will naturally include some great acoustic Dead music for your enjoyment. However since it is also a few days before the holiday, I thought I would break with tradition a bit and include some electric Dead as well. The show I selected for this week really dictated this choice, its a fine show that was performed back on April 3rd, 1970 at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati Ohio. I bring you part one this week. Unlike most acoustic sets, this show features an acoustic set right smack in the middle.. so rather than try to rearrange the songs I thought I would bring you the first part this week and finish up next Friday night. Some of the highlights here include a great jam in 'China Cat'>'I Know You Rider' , Pigpen on 'Hard to Handle' and Katie Mae', and the first ever preformance of 'Candyman' . Don't miss the alternative lyrics on a nice acoustic 'Friend of the Devil'.


Grateful Dead
Field House - University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 4/3/70 - Friday
One - 2:07:30

Casey Jones [#3:45];[0:34] ;
China Cat Sunflower [3:04] >
Jam [1:40] >
I Know You Rider [4:04];[0:36] ;
Hard To Handle [4:58];[0:40] ;
Dancing In The Street [10:04];[0:28] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:57];[0:38] %
Friend Of The Devil [3:42];[0:38] ;
Deep Elem Blues [5:16] [0:33]%[0:10] ;
Candyman [5:01];[0:19] ;
Wake Up Little Susie [2:17] >
Black Peter [7:20] >
Uncle John's Band [6:15] ;
Intro (1) [2:52] ;
Katie Mae [3:51];[0:13] %

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122118.mp3


I wish you and yours a peaceful, joyous holiday.

thank you for your support

Dead Show/podcast for 12/14/18

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the band's show in Oakland California on December 4, 1990. They open with a nice 'Eyes of the World' - Bruce's piano here really shines. 'Saint of Circumstance' follows then a strong Jerry vocal performance on 'Ship of Fools'. 'Truckin' is where things really get going though with a great Jerry jam especially into the 'Smokestack Lightning' which has some nice interplay between Jerry, Vince and Bruce.
The band doesn't slow down, post-drums, with a strong 'Other One' (sans the Phil bombs) and a good Wharf Rat. Lovelight closes the set, but Jerry returns for a sweet 'Baby Blue' encore.


Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA
12/4/90 - Tuesday
Two  [1:47:57]

Eyes Of The World [13:02] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:16]
Ship Of Fools [7:31] ;
Truckin [8:55] >
Smokestack Lightning [6:00] >
Drums [15:10] >
Space [11:13] >
The Other One [10:56] >
Wharf Rat [10:10] >
Turn On Your Love Light [6:55]
Encore
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:35]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121418.mp3

Special thanks to those of you who have kindly made year-end contributions to the Deadpod.
Thanks to everyone who  helps us continue to roll.

Deadshow/podcast for 12/7/18

This week the Deadpod will take you back to December 4th 1990 at the Oakland County Coliseum for a fine show that showcased the energy that Bruce Hornsby brought to the band when he joined them after the death of Brent Mydland. Highlights here for me include the Mississippi Half-Step and a wonderful Bird Song. While 'Walkin' Blues' is on no ones list of favorites, it is balanced out by a great set closing 'Valley Road'. I wish the band  would've chosen to practice some of these Hornsby tunes, I know that was one of Bruce's frustrations that led him to leave later on, but this one is spot on and has some great energy.


Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA
12/4/90 - Tuesday
One - [1:10:58]

Jack Straw [5:38] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo [8:46] >
Walkin' Blues [5:44] ;
Candyman [6:24] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:08] >
Big River [5:36] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:46] ;
When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:02] ;
Bird Song [12:26] ;
Valley Road [4:57]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120718.mp3

Peace to all of you this holiday season and thanks for listening and your support.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/30/18

This week I thought it only appropriate to go back and feature the fine second set from the band's performance on November 14th, 1971, that we had featured the first set from two weeks ago.
This second set features some outstanding interplay and jamming. While Keith is not yet fully integrated into the band's sound (as he would be later in 1972), the other members more than make up for it with their energy and inventiveness. You won't be wrong to assume looking at the set list, that the highlight here is the mighty 'Other One'>Me and My Uncle>Other One>Wharf Rat.
While this was released as a bonus 'Road Trips' cd, this comes from a Charlie Miller release a few years back. Enjoy.


Grateful Dead
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX 11/14/71 - Sunday
Two
Truckin' [10:30] >
Drums [4:24] >
The Other One [9:14] >
Me And My Uncle [2:58] >
The Other One [12:21] >
Wharf Rat [9:43] >
Sugar Magnolia [6:25]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [3:52]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod113018.mp3

Special thanks to my kind friends whose support of the Deadpod keeps our weekly podcast happening!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/18

Happy Thanksgiving!

As is our tradition, please enjoy this acoustic Grateful Dead set as my way of thanking you on this special day.

While we all have many things to be thankful for, I hope each of you realizes that I am thankful that you listen to and enjoy the Deadpod. I hope that you find this acoustic Dead enjoyable and relaxing on your holiday.

Peace my friends.

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theater
San Francisco, California
September 27, 1980 Saturday

1. // Jack-A-Roe
2. The Monkey & The Engineer
3. It Must Have Been The Roses
4. Dark Hollow
5. Bird So//ng
6. To Lay Me Down
7. On the Road Again
8. Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie
9. Ripple//

Time: 48:04

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112218.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 11/16/18

As we roll into Thanksgiving week, here is an outstanding first set from a great tour that took place during the Fall of 1971. This is from November 14th, 1971 at Fort Worth Texas.
Part of this show was released as a (now out of print) Road Trips, but the entire show is a treasure and features a young band full of energy and fire. They open with a fine 'Bertha' with Keith's piano leading the way.. they follow with a 25-beat 'Beat It On Down the Line', but Billy stops at 24 so they reset with Garcia calling for '3'...it crackles. 'China Cat' follows with some wonderful soaring Garcia leads. the train starts rollin' in the fine transition into 'I Know You Rider' and I can just imagine the dancing! Don't overlook the fine 'El Paso' that follows, it has some beautiful Garcia throughout.. I won't try and describe each of these standards - some were new at the time others not, but this is a great recording of a period when the band was transitioning from its earlier more 'primal' sound to a bit slower tempo, '72 pace.


Grateful Dead
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
11/14/71 - Sunday
One
Bertha [5:54]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:00]
China Cat Sunflower [5:24] >
I Know You Rider [5:18]
El Paso [4:34] >
Sugaree [6:27]
Jack Straw [4:52]
Big Railroad Blues [3:20]
Me And Bobby McGee [5:31]
Loser [6:24]
Playing In The Band [5:59]
Tennessee Jed [6:47]
You Win Again [2:17]
Mexicali Blues [3:18]
Casey Jones [5:25]
One More Saturday Night [4:30]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111618.mp3


I hope you all have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! Be sure and look on Thanksgiving morning for a special Deadpod coming your way a day early next week.

Thank you as always for your support and for listening to the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/9/18

A quite unique but delightful second set from November 1st, 1977 is on the docket for this week's Deadpod. A wonderful Terrapin opens it up, a great song from a great year. A quick transition into an excellent 'Estimated Prophet', with some really nice work from Keith and Garcia here, especially before the transition into 'The Other One', which has an interesting intro as well.
This 'Other One' has a wonderfully explosive yet controlled pace . After a fairly short 'drums' we have a beautiful intro to the 'Wharf Rat', probably my highlight of this set. The jam at the end just before they go into 'Truckin'  is transcendent :) While there is an unfortunate cut in this version of 'Truckin' its still quite interesting with a slightly different feel than usual to it. The crescendo towards the end is great, and is followed by an interesting transition into  the set-closing 'Around and Around'. 


Grateful Dead
Cobo Arena
Detroit, MI 11/1/77 - Tuesday
Two

Terrapin Station [10:24] >
Estimated Prophet [10:36] >
The Other One [5:33] >
Drums [4:22] >
Wharf Rat [12:10] >
Truckin' [8:#07] >
Around And Around [7:45]
Encore
U.S. Blues [5:20]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110918.mp3

The snow is flyin' here already.. early Winter? brrrrrrr

thanks for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/2/18

1977 was a year in Grateful Dead history that offered many more highlights than just those famous shows in May.. this week's Deadpod is a case in point. This performance took place 41 years ago at Cobo Hall in Detroit Michigan. The band come smokin' out of the gate with a wonderful version of 'Might As Well'. They follow with very energetic performances of some of their classic numbers. Highlights from this first set include Tennessee Jed, Passenger and an amazing 'Music Never Stopped'.
We will hear the second set next week which is even stronger..


Grateful Dead
Cobo Arena
Detroit, MI 11/1/77 - Tuesda

One

Might As Well [5:28] ;
Jack Straw [5:33] ;
Tennessee Jed [9:15] ;
El Paso [4:25] ;
Friend Of The Devil [#7:11] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:38] ;
Dire Wolf [3:39] ;
Passenger [3:45] ;
Peggy-O [7:41] ;
The Music Never Stopped [7:21]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110218.mp3

'this darkness got to give'....

thanks for your support of the Deadpod..

Dead Show/podcast for 10/26/18

This week's Deadpod contains a great recording of a 'partial' second set from the band's visit to Bloomington Minnesota on October 23rd, 1973. This recording starts with an excellent version of  'Truckin', punctuated with some unusual organ effects from Keith, going into an amazing crescendo, then into a nice bluesy 'Nobody's Fault' jam... the 'throwback' organ is reminiscent of earlier, primal versions of the band.  It's so easy to lose oneself in the arabesque jam leading up to Phil's familiar entrance to the 'Other One'. After it dissolves into Drums, a wonderful jam leads into the 'Weather Report Suite', delicate and beautiful, perhaps my highlight of the set. The band closes with the classic 'Sugar Magnolia.

As for the encores:
"The band stops playing Casey Jones at 2:03 into the song as a fight breaks out in front of the stage. Phil is notably outraged at what is happening and the disturbance goes on for at least another two and a half minutes at which point the band plays One More Saturday Night.
For this reason, it is highly unlikely that either song is an "Encore"

The soundcheck - is much debated.. identified as Keith trying to get the hall's Wurlitzer organ to cooperate for the show, its an interesting bluesy jam.. 


Grateful Dead
October 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center
Bloomington, MN

--Set 2--
Truckin' ->
Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam >
The Other One >
Drums >
Jam >
Weather Report Suite
Sugar Magnolia


Casey Jones
One More Saturday Night

Soundcheck:
Wang Dang Doodle

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102618.mp3

Many thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!

Happy Halloween!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/19/18

While this tape may not be complete, and it does take a bit to for the crew to dial the sound in completely, I decided to bring you this gem from the fall of 1973. This took place on October 23rd in Bloomington MN. From the lists I've seen what I have is probably not the complete show and may not be in the correct order. What is certain is that there is some very fine music here that I hope you enjoy! We will hear set 2 next week..

Grateful Dead  

October 23, 1973

Metropolitan Sports Center 

Bloomington, MN

-Set 1--

The Promised Land

Sugaree

Black Throated Wind

Loose Lucy

Mexicali Blues

China Cat Sunflower ->

I Know You Rider

Beat It on Down the Line

Brown Eyed Women

Me & Bobby McGee

Row Jimmy

Jack Straw

Ramble on Rose

Big River

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101918.mp3

Thank you for your support!

PS don't forget you can find the Deadpod on Spotify!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/12/18

This week we return to the Grateful Dead's first visit to the Frost Amphitheater on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto California on October 10th, 1982. This second set starts with a very unusual 'Throwin' Stones'>'Touch of Gray' opener; both songs are relatively new and contain some different lyrics which makes them even more interesting. 'Estimated' into 'Eyes of the World' follows, and I think  you can really hear the color that Brent has brought into the band on this Eyes, its is very nice indeed. Post-Drums we have the 'Truckin'>Other One>Morning Dew' with that Dew being charged with emotion and clearly the highlight of the show for me.


Grateful Dead
Frost Amphitheatre - Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
10/9/82 - Saturday
Two
Throwing Stones [6:57]>
Touch Of Grey [6:07] ;
Estimated Prophet [11:34] >
Eyes Of The World [10:03] >
Drums [7:45] >
Space [6:56] >
Truckin' [6:54] >
The Other One [8:22] >
Morning Dew [9:44] >
One More Saturday Night [4:43]
Encore
U.S. Blues [5:04]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101218.mp3

be well my friends,

thank you for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/5/18

I don't often feature audience recordings on the Deadpod but this one is so clean and of such a great show that I decided to share it this week.. this comes to us from October 9th, 1982 at the Frost Ampitheater in Palo Alto, CA.
This was by all reports, a fun, sunny day on which both band and audience thoroughly enjoyed themselves and each other.
You can hear it in the songs.. some favorites of mine 'On The Road Again' with a nice transition into 'Beat It On Down The Line'.. a great version of 'West L.A. Fadeaway' a song I usually don't much care for.. 'Dupree's' is fun as well.. and the ending 'Music Never Stops' into 'Deal' is smoking..
This was supposed to be from Rango Keshavan's Master recording, as mastered by Charlie Miller.. wonderfully sounding tape.. I hope you enjoy it!


Grateful Dead
Frost Amphitheatre - Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA 10/9/82 - Saturday

One
Alabama Getaway [4:58] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:02]
They Love Each Other [7:34]
On The Road Again [3:32] >
Beat It On Down The Line [3:22]
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:17]
Me And My Uncle [3:15] >
Big River [5:39]
Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:27]
The Music Never Stopped [7:22] >
Deal [6:32]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100518.mp3

My thanks for your kind support!

Furthur!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/28/18

This week's Deadpod is the result of a request from a longtime listener/supporter of the show. It comes to us from early in 1972, March 5th, 1972, only the second show of that legendary year, and the last time that Pigpen played with the band in San Francisco. This show was a benefit for the American Indains, and the Dead were the third band on the agenda. It turns out that they were pressed for time a bit by the 2 AM curfew, and so the second set was a bit abbreviated and rushed. I've only presented here the songs that survive in soundboard format, and while there are several patches and glitches here the exuberance and magic of the performance won me over and I think it will you as well.
The jamming, especially Garcia of course, comes at you in staccato bursts, in songs like Mexicali Blues and El Paso. The highlight of the show of course, is Pigpen's 'Good Lovin'. It is here, around the 6:40 mark, that some report the first occurance of the legendary 'mind left body' jam.
I find the entire performance to be uptempo.. it makes me smile.. I hope you do too.

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 3/5/72 - Sunday
One
(first 6 songs missing)
Tennessee Jed [6:50]
Jack Straw [4:52]
China Cat Sunflower [#5:48] >
I Know You Rider [4:#55]
Mexicali Blues [3:32]
You Win Again [349]
El Paso [#4:18]
Casey Jones [#5:57]
Two
Good Lovin' [16:24]
Not Fade Away [3:20] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:08] >
Not Fade Away [3:10]
Encore One More Saturday Night [#4:29]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092818.mp3

keep the faith..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/21/18

This week's Deadpod features the 2nd set from the performance on September 19th, 1990 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

This is one of the better latter day Dead shows. Bruce brings a spark to Jerry, and the boys are jamming full blast here. The jam out of the great Let it Grow with Bob, Bruce and Jerry is outstanding! But don't overlook the fine Goin' Down the Road.. Stella Blue as always, pulls on the heartstrings..



Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden New York , NY
9/19/90 - Wednesday

Two - [1:46:11]

Playing In The Band [10:31] >
Ship Of Fools [6:33] >
Playing Jam [2:33] >
Uncle John's Band [10:41] >
Let It Grow [11:43] >
Jam [9:55] >
Space [2:17] >
Drums [9:52] >
Space [9:28] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:34] >
Stella Blue [10:29] >
Around And Around [8:18]
Encore
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [4:47]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092118.mp3

As Summer slips away, my thanks to all of you who listen each week, and a special thanks to the kind folks whose contributions make the Deadpod possible..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/14/18

I always love to feature a show from the historic September 1990 run at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This week I decided to bring you this wonderful show from Wednesday, September 19th 1990. This first set is energetic, and played wonderfully. Of course, the band was finding itself anew after losing Brent, and Bruce Hornsby's fourth show as a member of the band, bringing a new vitality to the group. A great 'Jack Straw' starts thing soff, but don't overlook the energy on 'Big River'. What could be better than a set closing 'Help'>'Slip'>'Frank'?
Second set next week..


Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden New York , NY
9/19/90 - Wednesday
One - [1:06:04]

Jack Straw [5:58] ;
Bertha [6:55] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:09] >
Big River [6:01] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [5:15] ;
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again [8:31] ;
Help On The Way [4:16] >
Slipknot! [6:34] >
Franklin's Tower [13:16]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091418.mp3

my thanks for your support of the Deadpod.. I really appreciate it!

Have a great week - my thoughts are with those of you down around the Carolinas and Georgia! Be Safe.

Dead Show/podcast for 9/7/18

It always feels special when I can reach way back in the archives for some truly 'primal' Dead, and this week's show certainly fits. This is a fabulous show from September 3rd, 1967 at a dance hall in Rio Nido CA. There were supposedly a very small crowd, perhaps as few as 25 there, but as Phil recalled later, " This was recorded at a Russian River resort ballroom on Sunday night of Labor Day Weekend - I don't think there were more than 25 people there, but we played our little hearts out for them anyway. " Garcia and Lesh are endlessly inventive on these songs; and while there are plenty of flaws and dropouts I think the pure joy of hearing the band at this time in their youth more than makes up for it. Pigpen in particular is outstanding, and the places Jerry takes the jams, for example in the opening 'Midnight Hour' is outstanding. 

Grateful Dead
Dance Hall Rio Nido, CA
9/3/67 - Sunday
One
In The Midnight Hour ;
Dancing In The Streets ;
It Hurts Me Too ;
Cold Rain And Snow ;
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl# ;
#Viola Lee Blues >
Big Boss Man (1) ;
Alligator (2)

(1) introduced as "an old song"

(2) no "Caution" yet, it simply returns to the shouted "Alligator" refrain & then ends

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090718.mp3

Hope you had a short week and, like me, glad for it to be Friday!

thanks for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/31/18

For a long Labor Day weekend I think this week's Deadpod provides a perfect soundtrack - the second set from the band's smoking performance on August 24th, 1972 at the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley CA. Each of these standards are played most excellently. In addition we are treated to a true pinnacle of improvisational excellence with the 'Dark Star>Morning Dew'.
I would have thought they'd close out after that but rather than that they rev it back up with a hot 'Sugar Magnolia', 'Ramble on Rose' and 'Greatest Story'.
Sing Me Back Home is sweet as always. While they close the set with a 'One More Saturday Night' (on a Thursday) they return with a most excellent 'Uncle John's Band' encore - a song that should have seen that spot more often.


Grateful Dead
Berkeley Community Theatre Berkeley, CA
8/24/72 - Thursday

Two
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [6:50]
Mexicali Blues [3:21]
Brown Eyed Women [4:43]
Truckin' [9:01]
Dark Star [27:14] >
Morning Dew [13:00]
Sugar Magnolia [7:52]
Ramble On Rose [6:19]
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:17]
Sing Me Back Home [9:55]
One More Saturday Night [4:30]
Encore
Uncle John's Band [7:11]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083118.mp3

I hope you have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend..

thank you for your support of the Deadpod!!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/24/18

This week's Deadpod features a show from 46 years ago at the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley CA. This run, which lead up to the famous show at Veneta Oregon on the 27th, often is overlooked, but is a stellar example of why the band were at the top of their game during this period. While I previously featured the next night of this run, this may well be the better of those two. While the playing is wonderful throughout (and perhaps even more spacy and exciting in set 2) the jam between 'China->Rider', the 'Bird Song' and of course 'Playin in the Band' make this a memorable first set.




Grateful Dead
Berkeley Community Theatre
Berkeley, CA 8/24/72 - Thursday

One
The Promised Land [2:58]
Sugaree [6:43]
Jack Straw [5:51]
China Cat Sunflower [7:09] >
I Know You Rider [4:49]
Me And My Uncle [3:02]
Bird Song [9:12]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:05]
Tennessee Jed [7:31]
Playing In The Band [15:04]
Casey Jones [5:47]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082418.mp3

My thanks to those able to support the Deadpod with their kind contributions.

Be kind.

Dead Show/podcast for 8/17/18

This week another super long set from 1974 - this of course is the second set from August 6th, 1974 at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City New Jersey.
What a way to start - a wonderful 'Uncle John's Band' with a great jammy intro.. other great highlights from this set include a personal favorite - a nice 'Black Peter', an excellent 'Loose Lucy' and 'Ship Of Fools' - a bit more uptempo which I think suits the song well. Again here in this set you'll see no dedicated 'drums->space' segment, but there is plenty of jamming here, especially in the long closing segment which features 'Sugar Mag' into 'He's Gone', a long jammed out 'Truckin' (where Bobby fugs up the lyrics :) then a nice 'Spanish Jam' into an  unusual 'Other One' jam.. they go out with a nice 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' and top off the sandwich with 'Sunshine Daydream'. US Blues follows as the encore of a most wonderful show.

Grateful Dead
Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City, NJ
8/6/74 - Tuesday

Two

Uncle John's Band [10:25] ;
El Paso [4:09] ;
Black Peter [10:20] ;
Loose Lucy [4:58] ;
Big River [4:43] ;
Ship Of Fools [6:24] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:43] ;
Row Jimmy [8:05] ;
Sugar Magnolia [6:34] >
He's Gone [11:#21] >
Truckin' [16:19] >
Spanish Jam >
The Other One [12:08] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:38] >
Sunshine Daydream [2:22]
Encore
U.S. Blues [5:36]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081718.mp3

hope this fine set of magic helps you hang onto summer just a little bit longer....

thanks so much for your kind support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/10/18

As summer flies, it seems this might be a good choice to wrap up the 'days between' and lead us into the rest of August; a true classic from August 6th, 1974 at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. The band is full on throughout this fabulous first set clocks in at over 90 minutes with some of the best versions of some of these standards that you'll find during 1974. You can feel the energy pumping out from them from Bertha onwards.. the Jack Straw is great, and you wonder how Eyes found its way into set 1, then when they hit Deal you think this set is over only to be treated to a fabulous Playin>Scarlet>Playin' sandwich..


Grateful Dead
Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City, NJ
8/6/74 - Tuesday
One
Bertha [5:25] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:28] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:24] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:20] ;
Sugaree [7:29] ;
Jack Straw [5:12] ;
Eyes Of The World [18:56] ;
The Promised Land [3:13] ;
Deal [4:50] ;
Playing In The Band [22:52] >
Scarlet Begonias [8:04] >
Playing In The Band [5:43]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081018.mp3

thanks for your kind support..

"Gave the best we had to give
How much we'll never know we'll never know"

Dead Show/podcast for 8/3/18

A wonderful second set to celebrate the start of the Days Between on this week's Deadpod from 6/11/76 Boston Music Hall.
What a way to open a set! St. Stephen!
They step it up even more by following that with a unique jam into  'Dancing In the Streets' into 'The Music never Stopped.. As you might notice there is no real drums or space in this second set, but an abundance of great tunes and fine playing..


Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA
6/11/76 - Friday
Two
Saint Stephen [9:34] >
Dancing In The Street [12:03] >
The Music Never Stopped [4:33];[1:30] ;
Ship Of Fools [6:53] %
Samson And Delilah [5:50] %
Sugaree [9:47] %
Sugar Magnolia [6:05] >
Eyes Of The World [13:10] >
Stella Blue [8:#36];[0:04] ;
Sunshine Daydream [2:40]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [#3:40]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080318.mp3

thank you so much for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/27/18

The laid back rhythms of '76 make for a perfect compliment to the hot weather as we explore a wonderful show from June 11th, 1976 at the Boston Music Hall in Boston MA. A very clean recording and sweet solos by Garcia highlight this set.
Love the pace of this Tennessee Jed.. Big River will definitely get you up after a sweet and sleepy Candyman.. you'll feel the power building in the Scarlet as the music sweeps you away. A pretty and soulful 'Looks Like Rain' follows. Garcia continues to create more beauty with his solos in the following 'Must Have Been the Roses'.  I really enjoyed the 'Supplication' that follows..


Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA 6/11/76 - Friday
One
Might As Well [5:06] ;
Mama Tried [2:42];[1:39] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:03];[2:19] ;
Cassidy [4:16];[1:51] ;
Candyman [7:31];[1:50] ;
Big River [5:16] %
Scarlet Begonias [9#:39] >
Looks Like Rain [7:46]
It Must Have Been The Roses [6:24];[1:37] ;
Lazy Lightnin' [2:58] >
Supplication [4:19]
Brown Eyed Women [4:46];[1:52] ;
The Promised Land [2:#58]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072718.mp3

A thank you and happy birthday wishes to Steve who requested this show.. and who has assisted with many inspired requests..

A big thank you to the kind friends whose support makes the Deadpod possible.

peace

Dead Show/podcast for 7/20/18

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the beautiful Greek Theater in Berkeley CA that was performed back on July 13th, 1984. While this show is most famous for the 'Dark Star' encore (preceded by a shooting star), the set itself is quite solid with some outstanding performances for the year. They begin with a 'Scarlet>Touch>Fire' that is high energy and punctuated by some great work by Brent on the keys and of course Jerry's dancing notes. A nice long segway leads into 'Touch' (albeit it does sound a bit 'off' to my ears); again a nice bouncy version.. again a somewhat odd transition into Fire, but once it gets rolling love the backbeat.. 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' leads into a fine drums and space.
The post-drums setlist is highlighted by 'Stella Blue' and a very fine 'Sugar Magnolia'..

The Dark Star encore was the last time they played it until fall of 89..


Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA
7/13/84 - Friday
Two
Scarlet Begonias >
Touch Of Grey >
Fire On The Mountain >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
I Need A Miracle >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore

Dark Star

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072018.mp3

There are times when it seems a burden to put the Deadpod out weekly, but then some kind soul reaches out and makes it worthwhile.. thank you my friends.

be well and at peace

Dead Show/podcast for 7/13/18

On this Friday the 13th I decided to bring you probably one of the most famous Friday the 13th shows the Grateful Dead performed - this one from Friday, July 13, 1984 at the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA. While the show is justifiably famous for the appearance of Dark Star in the 2nd set; I'm completionist enough to include the 1st set this week. All in all, this is a good 1st set and a fine example of early-to-mid 80s Dead. Always a beautiful place to see the band, the crowd is treated to a rocking 'Bertha->Greatest Story' to start the show. 'Dire Wolf' which follows is always a treat, and Bobby does a good job on 'C C Rider'.
There are solid versions of the rest of the tunes, with the possible exception of 'Dupree's' where Jerry gets a bit lost. :)


Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 7/13/84 - Friday

One
Bertha >
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Dire Wolf ;
C C Rider ;
Loser ;
Cassidy ;
Dupree's Diamond Blues ;
Hell In A Bucket>
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071318.mp3

I hope you have a very LUCKY day ;)

thanks to all of you who listen to and support the Deadpod


a short note on my logo.. after over 10 years of publishing the Deadpod, I was served a letter from Rhino/Warner Brothers/GDP informing me that my logo was an unauthorized use of Grateful Dead trademarks. Personally I don't get it, but I don't have the resources to fight it so I've had to remove the classic Deadpod stealie.. just so you know why it is fading away..

Dead Show/podcast for 7/6/18

For your post-July 4th enjoyment the Deadpod brings you the 2nd set from the Jai-Alai Fronton in Miami Florida on June 22nd, 1974. One of the great 'wall of sound' shows, this second set starts out strong with a wonderful 'China Cat Sunflower' into 'I Know You Rider'. A tight 'Me & My Uncle' and 'Ship of Fools' follow. The 'El Paso' is surprisingly hot. Then a long jammy 'Eyes of the World' opens up the horizon; the band eases into the pathos of 'Wharf Rat', then busts out a great 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set.  After a great show, the 'Johnny B. Goode' encore sends folks home happy and hungry for the next night's adventure.

Grateful Dead
Jai-Alai Fronton
Miami, FL 6/22/74

Two

China Cat Sunflower [9:52] >
I Know You Rider [5:24] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:53] ;
Ship Of Fools [5:57] ;
El Paso [4:26] ;
Eyes Of The World [15:03] >
Wharf Rat [9:52] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:36]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070618.mp3
thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod

Stay cool ;)

Dead Show/podcast for 6/29/18

A year ago I played what many would consider the 'big brother' to this week's Deadpod selection - 6/23/74. This week I'm going to begin to feature the night before - 6/22/74 Miami Florida. This band may stumble on occasion here.. the levels take a bit to get 'just exactly perfect', but remember it was a 'wall of sound' show, and overall this is a great recording. The first set which we will hear this week has more 'studio' type versions than long jammed out pieces, however there is still plenty here to sink your teeth into. Some very unusual and fine jamming in 'Greatest Story', a fine 'Jack Straw' and stand-alone 'Scarlet'. 'The Race is On' is always a joy to hear, and the set closing 'Playin' in the Band' is fabulous; I'm especially fond of Phil here..

Grateful Dead
Jai-Alai Fronton Miami, FL
6/22/74 - Saturday
One
The Promised Land [3:18] >
Bertha [5:24] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:34] ;
Deal [4:42] ;
Me And Bobby McGee [5:33] ;
Scarlet Begonias [6:45] ;
Jack Straw [4:40] ;
Loose Lucy [4:43] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:22] ;
Sugaree [6:56] ;
The Race Is On [3:07] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [5:23] ;
Playing In The Band [29:14]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062918.mp3


Let me be the first to wish you a very happy 4th of July! Be safe and have fun!

thank you for your support of the Deadpod which keeps us running each week!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/22/18

Happy Summer everyone!

This second set from May 11th, 1980 is really a classic set list with a powerhouse pre-drums set and a rare set-closing Johnny B. Goode.. I would've loved to have seen this one! Bet the place was rockin' after the Black Peter as well! Another example of 'never miss a Sunday show'!

Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME
5/11/80 - Sunday
Two
Scarlet Begonias [6:42] >
Fire On The Mountain [8:19] ;
Feel Like A Stranger [7:31] >
Terrapin Station [11:53] >
Playing In The Band [8:51] >
Drums [5:#31] >
Space [2:17] >
Black Peter [8:59] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:02] >
Around And Around [3:50] >
Johnny B. Goode [3:57]
Encore
Brokedown Palace [5:27]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062218.mp3

Thanks so much for your kind donation that keeps us on the air each week!

Hope to see some of you up at Alpine this weekend..

Dead Show/podcast for 6/15/18

The band was on a roll not only during May of '77 but also during May of 1980 so I decided to bring you this smoker of a show from that month, 38 years ago. This one comes from Portland Maine on May 11th, 1980. This one gets up and roaring with a hot 'Alabama Getaway' into 'Promised Land'. Garcia's voice is great on 'They Love Each Other' which follows and throughout. The only flaw here for me is when Brent drops a verse on 'Easy To Love  You'. I'm always a fan of the 'Big Railroad blues' and the closing 'Don't Ease' into 'Music Never Stopped' is a fun way to close this first set..


Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME 5/11/80 - Sunday
One
Alabama Getaway [4:33] >
The Promised Land [4:13] ;
They Love Each Other [6:57] ;
Cassidy [4:50] ;
Loser [7:22] ;
It's All Over Now [8:20] ;
Easy To Love You [3:30] ;
Big Railroad Blues [4:36] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:59] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:09] >
The Music Never Stopped [7:26]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061518.mp3

Thanks so much for your support of the Deadpod!

Hope those of you lucky enough to be out on tour with Dead  & Co. are having a fabulous time! Hope to see you at Alpine!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/8/18

This week's Deadpod features a very nice second set from Deer Creek Music Theater in Nobelsville Indiana on June 6th, 1991. The set starts with China>Rider, which, after a bit of a warm up moves along very smartly. While this is most definitely a 90s sound, there is enough great Garcia licks (as well as a great 'headlight on a northbound train'  to please, I think. The band are definitely functioning together as a unit. Estimated follows..check out Bobby's screeches! a nice little jam leads us into 'Uncle John's Band'. (I hear Hornsby's accordion here). A fine transition leads into drums and space.. (my apologies for the distortion on some of the drums). A long and quite interesting space leads into a beautiful 'Wheel'. A rather shorter 'Watchtower' follows, but then we get a beautiful 'Stella Blue'. A rocking' Lovelight closes the set, but it is followed by a rare 'Box of Rain' encore..



Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, IN (6/6/91)

Two
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Estimated Prophet
Uncle John's Band
drums
space
The Wheel
All Along the Watchtower
Stella Blue
Turn On Your Love Light

Box of Rain

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060818.mp3

Thank you to the kind folks whose contributions support the weekly Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/1/18

As we head into June and the Summer concert season I decided to bring you a show from one of the favorite venues for summertime Dead - the Deer Creek Music Theater in Nobelsville Indiana, from June 6, 1991. I like the balance on this recording - everyone's sound  seems well blended and no keyboards overpower the music. The 'Jack Straw' opener is especially bright and snappy..
other favorites for me in this set include Row Jimmy and Big Railroad Blues. I admit I have always enjoyed what Hornsby brought to the band, and to Garcia.. I think this is a great example.


Grateful Dead
Deer Creek Music Center
Noblesville, IN
6/6/91 - Thursday

One

Jack Straw [5:47] ;
They Love Each Other [9:18];
Wang Dang Doodle [7:28] ;
Row Jimmy [9:34] ;
Black Throated Wind [5:46] ;
Big Railroad Blues [5:15] ;
Cassidy [6:41] ;
Might As Well [6:03]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060118.mp3

To those of you attending Dead & Co summer shows - Best wishes for a safe and wonderful time!!

My  thanks for your support of the Deadpod - much appreciated..

Dead Show/podcast for 5/25/18

What a great set to share with you on this holiday weekend! This week we get to hear the third set from the band's performance on May 20th, 1973 at Santa Barbara California.
The set starts out with a fine 'Truckin'.. but the magic starts right after that,  first in an exquisite jam out of Trucking, then, a 'Nobody's Fault' jam. I recommend letting the music take you where it will beyond this point.. if you've not heard this show before you've not been here yet. Words won't due justice to the paths traveled by the music, but the closest might come from the review of this show in the Grateful Dead Listening Guide here:

http://www.deadlistening.com/2010/02/1973-may-20-santa-barbara-ca.html

Clearly the musicians serve the music here...
slowly you realize 'The Other One' is making an appearance.. and we are transported, farther.. deeper.. This is the stuff.. then suddenly.. 'Eyes of the World' leads us on a smoother, silkier passage.. Garcia of course still takes us on a rolling path guaranteed to make you want to move.. while his voice might not be at its fullest here, it is nevertheless a fine listen, with the music flowing like a babbling brook at times... then.. it flows into 'Stella Blue'.
'Sugar Mag' gives the crowd an appropriate rocking send-off.. No surprise we get a 'Johnny B. Goode' encore. :)




Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday


Three

Truckin' [8:51] >
Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam [1:28] >
Jam [8:23] >
The Other One [10:55] >
Eyes Of The World [14:10] >
Stella Blue [7:51] ;
Sugar Magnolia [10:04]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [3:54]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052518.mp3

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.

Give a thought to all those who have lost their lives in armed conflict.

love.



thanks for your support.

Dead Show/podcast for 5/18/18

This week's Deadpod continues with the second set of the band's performance back on May 20th, 1973 at UC-Santa Barbara, CA.
While this set appears more like a 'first' set setlist, but the playing is spectacular throughout. 'Big Railroad Blues' is always a keeper and these early 'Here Comes Sunshines' are spectacular.

Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
Two
The Promised Land [3:03] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:14] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:41] ;
Row Jimmy ;
Jack Straw ;
Big Railroad Blues ;
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Here Comes Sunshine ;
Big River ;
Loser [7:09] ;
El Paso [3:29] ;
Casey Jones [9:01]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051818.mp3

Thank you to the kind people whose support helps to publish the Deadpod each week!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/11/18

This wasn't the show I'd planned on presenting this week.. I thought oh this was too long.. but after listening to what I had prepared, and listening to this again, well, it was no choice.. so from the great year of 1973, we bring you the band's performance from May 20th, 1973 at Santa Barbra California..
Now this isn't your typical 2 1/2 hour show.. this one is going to stretch out for probably 3 weeks, as this was a *full* three set show. There are a few imperfections in the recording but overall for its age it is remarkable and I'm certain you'll enjoy it....

Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
One
Bertha [5:39] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:57] ;
Box Of Rain [4:51] ;
Deal [4:34] ;
Looks Like Rain [6:33] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:33] ;
The Race Is On [2:56] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:05] >
Jam [1:26] >
I Know You Rider [5:14] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:01] ;
They Love Each Other [5:14] ;
Playing In The Band [18:#38]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051118.mp3

Excuse my brevity, this one was put together under some deadline pressure... :)

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

Dead Show/podcast for 5/4/18

We open the month of May here on the Deadpod with a great second set from 1977, as we continue our presentation of April 23rd, 1977 at the Springfield Civic Center Arena in Springfield MA. This set starts with the famous 'take a step back' exhortation to the crowd, but the band fires things up most excellently with a very tight 'Estimated Prophet'. Not only are the harmonies great here but Jerry has that twangy 77 sound that makes this one so sweet. Bertha follows, more melodic than rockin' here.. The familiar bass line of 'The Music Never Stops' follows, as the band high step into this favorite. Jerry really gets cranking here, even though the jam won't go on as long as we might like. The Help>Slip>Frank that follows is for my money clearly the highlight here. Such a joy to listen to.. I find myself wishing that Slipknot! could go on and on.. but then I'd miss Jerry's mindbending solos during Franklin's :)
They close the second set with a great trifecta; 'Around and Around'>'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad'>'Not Fade Away'.
Nothin' left to do.. :)


Grateful Dead
Springfield Civic Center Arena
Springfield, MA
4/23/77 - Saturday
Two
Estimated Prophet [7:34] ;
Bertha [7:03] ;
The Music Never Stopped [5:59] ;
Help On The Way [4:25] >
Slipknot! [8:53] >
Franklin's Tower [10:24] >
Around And Around [6:49] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:49] >
Not Fade Away [11:14]
Encore One More Saturday Night [4:40]

you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050418.mp3

Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!