Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/24

With the passing of Phil Lesh I decided to bring you a complete Phil & Friends show from the last time I was lucky enough to see him - March 12, 2023 in Chicago. I really enjoyed the show and hope you dig it. 

Words can't express what the man meant to the Dead or the scene. We were lucky to have been able to be in his presence from time to time.  

I know this makes a longer Deadpod than usual, hope it doesn't mess anything up for you. 

Phil Lesh And Friends
The Salt Shed
Chicago, Illinois
3/12/2023

1st Set

Jam >
Sunshine Of Your Love >
Deep Elem Blues
Bertha
He's Gone >
Pride Of Cucamunga
Cassidy
Sugaree

2nd Set

Jam >
Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys >
Scarlet Begonias >
Mountains Of The Moon
Uncle John's Band
Eyes Of The World
The Wheel
Shakedown Street

Encore:

Phil Banter
Band Introductions
Rock Steady

Phil Lesh - Bass And Vocals
Warren Haynes - Guitar And Vocals
Grahame Lesh - Guitar And Vocals
Jason Crosby - Keyboards And Vocals
Natalie Cressman - Trombone And Vocals
Jennifer Hartswick - Trumpet And Vocals
James Casey - Saxophone And Vocals
John Molo - Drums

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110124.mp3  

Dead Show/podcast for 10/25/24

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at the Charlotte Coliseum in
Charlotte, NC on October 10, 1989.

A good example, I think, of why this was a high water mark in the band's performance history, this second set showcases their ability to improvise both in spots intended and unintended. 

The latter I think, is shown in the opening 'Blow Away', which despite some forgotten lyrics and miscues turns into a fine opening number. The jamming in the 'Help>Slip>Frank', especially out of Franklins' and into a fine drums, is an example of some more expected, but nevertheless, successful creativity.

Lastly I have to point out how good 'Not Fade Away is here.. far from being mailed in...

 

Grateful Dead
Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte, NC
10/22/1989 - Sunday

Two     
Blow Away [10:00]
Samson And Delilah [6:20]
Help On The Way [3:44] >
Slipknot! [6:33] >
Franklin's Tower [9:40] >
Jam [7:#17] >
Drums [5:55] >
Space [8:43] >
I Need A Miracle [4:04] >
Stella Blue [8:36] >
Throwing Stones [9:11] >
Not Fade Away [7:51#]

Encore     
Black Muddy River [5:53]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102524.mp3 

Again, thanks for your well wishes and patience with my (typing) brevity!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/18/24

Howdy! I figured it was about time to get back in the saddle and get another Deadpod out to my wonderful audience..

First off thanks for your kind get well wishes! They all have meant so much..forgive me for not answering each of them, but I'm having some serious trouble typing with alot of numbness in my right hand since my operation..

This week I thought it appropriate to listen to a fine show from the great state of North Carolina, I could only wish that I could help the folks there who have been ravaged by the terrible storms.. 

This is a well played show from the fall of '89.. a nice Foolish Heart starts things, and frankly I enjoyed every song in this first set. The highlight might be 'Bird Song' where Jerry  uses a number of ineresting MIDI effects... 

The Johnny B Goode encore is also a nice touch.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte, NC
10/22/1989 - Sunday

One
     
Foolish Heart [8:03]  
New Minglewood Blues [7:28]  
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [5:56]  
Queen Jane Approximately [6:00]  
Ramble On Rose [6:47]  
Beat It On Down The Line [3:13]  
Bird Song [14:12]  
Johnny B. Goode [3:55] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101824.mp3 

Again thank you for your patience and your kindness..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/24

This week the Deadpod travels to January of 1980 for an unusual benefit show that the Dead appeared at for Cambodian refugees in Oakland, along with Jefferson Starship, the Beach Boys and Carlos Santana and John Cippolina. 

This is a tight and well played set throughout. The opening 'Jack Straw' into 'Franklin's Tower' is crisp and edgy. 'Minglewood' is a standout as well. I really enjoy all of these, but the 'Playin' is probably the highlight, although the Santana solo in 'Not Fade Away' is a treat as well; its interesting to hear these three great guitarists playing together.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA  1/13/1980 - Sunday

One     

Jack Straw [5:42] >
Franklin's Tower [11:44]
New Minglewood Blues [6:56]
Tennessee Jed [8:21] >
Looks Like Rain [7:12] >
Don't Ease Me In [7:16]
Playing In The Band [10:41] >
Drums [7:15] >
Not Fade Away (1) [14:27] >
Sugar Magnolia (1) [7:30]

Encore     
U.S. Blues [#4:18]
Comments     Cambodian Refugee Benefit.
(1) with Carlos Santana and John Cippolina.  

 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092024.mp3 

It is with some sadness that I have to announce that this will be the last Deadpod for some time... I'm scheduled for open heart surgery next week and I'm not sure when I'll be able to be back here sharing these great songs with you. Don't give up on me as I don't plan to give up.. I'll be back as soon as I am able but in the meantime I'd encourage you to listen to some of the old Deadpods - the entire run is still available.. 

Keep your light on and thanks my friends for all of your support and for listening.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/24

A fine second set awaits you on this week's Deadpod as we explore the second set from the band's performance at the Cumberland Coutny civic Center in Portland Maine on September 17, 1982.

This is a matrix recording - but the first two songs are a mix of several audience sources as the soundboard for those doesn't seem to exist.. 'Touch of Grey' and 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' are played uptempo and crisply..Their followed by a beautiful rendition of 'High Time'; Jerry's emotive vocals just hint at how expressive this set will be. 

'Estimated' follows, then a delicate 'Eyes of the World'. Following drums and space Weir teases a Spanish Jam but they eventual let Phil take the helm and lead them into the powerful 'Other One' intro.. the crowd loves it and when they finish and go into 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' there is a fair amount of sing along.. 

The highlight of the set in my opinion is the tremendous version of 'Morning Dew' that follows.. Jerry is at his most expressive here.. words won't do it justice. 

A fine 'Sugar Magnolia' closes the set and a 'US Blues' encore caps the evening...

 

Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday

Two     

Touch Of Grey [6:33] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:46] ;
High Time [7:16] ;
Estimated Prophet [12:27] >
Eyes Of The World [8:53] >
Drums >
Space [3:58] >
The Other One [10:56] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:37] >
Morning Dew [8:52] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:43]

Encore     
U.S. Blues [4:58]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091324.mp3

May the music lift you up .. thanks for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/24

Hey Now! This week the Deadpod takes us to Portland Maine, for a show that took place at the Cumberland County Civic Center on September 17, 1982. 

This 12 song first set is a concise reading of many of their standards. Brent and Phil are upfront in the mix and overall I find these quite enjoyable. There is a false start in 'Me & My Uncle' which is quite unusual, and we have 'Dupree's' 2 weeks in a row- I'm sure that's a Deadpod record ;)

 

Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday

One     
Bertha [6:25] >
The Promised Land [4:02]
Candyman [6:31] >
C C Rider [8:16]
Althea [7:47]
Me And My Uncle [3:15] >
Big River [5:36]
Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:48]
It's All Over Now [7:04]
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:35]
Throwing Stones [5:40] >
Deal [5:43]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090624.mp3

Many thanks for your kind support!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/30/24

 Holy Smokes! It's Labor Day weekend! 

Hopefully this second set from the second Field Trip at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds can help you get in the mood for some fun and frolic as we celebrate the passing of another summer... 

This one starts with the debut of 'Keep Your Day Job' -- and not in the encore slot!  Another debut - 'West LA Fadeaway' is also on the menu here. The pre-drums 'Playin In the Band' lifts things up while the post drums 'Wheel'>'Other One' is probably the highlight of this set.. 

Jerry pulls out a very unusual 'Dupree's Diamond Blues'  as the encore here which I'm sure delighted the faithful..

Grateful Dead
Oregon Country Fairgrounds
Veneta, OR 8/28/1982 - Saturday

Two     

Keep Your Day Job [5:06]* >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [6:42]
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:03]*
Far From Me [3:34] >
Playing In The Band [11:03] >
Drums >
Space [5:56] >
The Wheel [5:50] >
The Other One [8:04] >
Truckin' [6:11] >
Black Peter [8:23] >
Playing In The Band [3:18] >
One More Saturday Night [4:33]

Encore     
Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:48]
     *First time played 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here;

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083024.mp3

 

On a very sad note, this one is dedicated to the memory of Steve Silberman who just passed .. sleep in the stars brother.... 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/23/24

This week's Deadpod features the second 'Field Trip' at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds in Veneta Oregon on August 28,1982.

While not as famous, or as monumental, as the first Field Trip immortalized in the 'Sunshine Daydream' movie, this show has plenty of stellar moments and is certainly worthy of a listen. 

While the first set is not as packed with jaw-dropping moments as parts of set 2, there are plenty of interesting moments here. Brent and Jerry are both in fine form throughout. You can certainly tell when the boys get it all together here at the end of the set, with a wonderful 'China>Rider'.Just as in the first field trip, this combo gets everyone shakin' their bones  and the band seems to hit the X factor here. 

 

Grateful Dead
Oregon Country Fairgrounds
Veneta, OR 8/28/1982 - Saturday

One     
Bertha >
New Minglewood Blues  
Tennessee Jed  
Me And My Uncle >
Big River  
Althea  
It's All Over Now  
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082324.mp3

be well and look out for each other.... 

my thanks for your kind support.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/16/24

This week's second set from the August 6, 1971 at the Hollywood Paladium is a classic. 

It opens with 'St. Stephan' - they'd only play this one five more times before 1976.. a nice 'Truckin' goes into drums, then they roar into 'The Other One' and segue flawlessly into 'Me & My Uncle' - the first time they tried this and it worked perfectly.. they then go back into the 'Other One' but if you listen you can hear a WRS prelude tease before they do... Things mellow a bit with 'Deal' but the rest of the set is just as intense with 'Sugar Magnolia' then a great 'Morning Dew' and Pigpen lets it loose with a 23 minute plus 'Lovelight'.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA 8/6/1971 - Friday

Two     
Saint Stephen [6:16]
Truckin' [6:50] >
Drums [3:56] >
The Other One [7:29] >
Me And My Uncle [3:08] >
The Other One [5:41]
Deal [5:05]
Sugar Magnolia [6:18]
Morning Dew [10:42]
Turn On Your Love Light [23:38] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081624.mp3

Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/9/24

As we come to the end of the Days Between, and reflect on what Jerry gave us I thought it appropriate to present a classic show from when the band was young and ferocious. This comes to us from August 6, 1971 at the Hollywood Palladium. Long considered a classic, I'm sure you'll agree if you haven't yet been fortunate enough to hear this performance.

This first set contains no clunkers.. I think each of these songs is a top-notch rendition, but for sure I have to point out 'Mr. Charlie' and 'Cumberland Blues'.. but the highlight here is clearly the great version of 'Hard to Handle'.. Pigpen is at his finest ... 

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA 8/6/1971 - Friday

One     

Bertha [5:52]
Playing In The Band [4:34]
Loser [6:29]
Mr. Charlie [3:27]
El Paso [7:07]
Cumberland Blues [5:03]
Brokedown Palace [4:57]
Me And Bobby McGee [5:47]
Hard To Handle [7:16]
Casey Jones [4:55]     

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080924.mp3

Our love is real, not fade away....

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/2/24

This week we conclude the band's performance on July 26, 1972 at the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon. 

Clearly the 'Dark Star' we open with is the highlight of this set, if not the show. It traverses the heavens for over half and hour and features some excellent improvisational displays (see the Dark Star map below). It leads into a lovely and soulful 'Comes A Time'. 'Sugar Mag' follows to get things rockin' again, and that leads into a 'Brown Eyed Women' which is unfortunately cut on the tape. Another Jerry ballad  - 'Stella Blue' follows and then the band revs it up for a fine 'Not Fade Away>Going Down the Road>Not Fade Away' conclusion to this epic set. 

'One More Saturday Night' is the encore, although this one was played on Wednesday :)

 

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre
Portland, OR 7/26/1972 - Wednesday

Two (con't):

Dark Star [31:13] (5) >
Comes A Time [7:03]
Sugar Magnolia [7:56]
Brown Eyed Women [3#:38]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:06]
Stella Blue [8:06]
Not Fade Away [5:15] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:20] >
Not Fade Away [3:22]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night [5:32]
(5) Dark Star Map: Dark Star theme/Jam [9:22] > theme/Verse one [1:49] > Spacy Jam [1:08] > Bass and Drums [1:05] > Bass, Drums and Piano [1:10] > All but Jerry Jam [0:30] > Jam [3:45] > Spacier [1:15] > Space [4:05] > tiger [1:00] > Uptempo Spacy Jam [2:50] > theme/Verse 2 [2:53] > Comes a time.  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080224.mp3 

hard to believe it's time for another 'Days Between'....

hope you are well and thanks  for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/26/24

This week we continue with a show from 52 years ago today - 7/26/72. We will pick up with the ending of set 1 then work into the second set.. 

We start with a sweet  'Playin' In the Band' - Donna is introduced before hand and its a fine start to this week's Deadpod. They close set one with ' Casey Jones'.

Set 2 begins with a strong 'Promised Land' then goes into 'He's Gone' which had debuted only a few months before. 'Uncle' follows then 'You Win Again' which would only be played 2 more times before it was retired in September. A high energy 'Greatest Story' follows and we close this edition of the Deadpod with some fine Garcia work on 'Ramble on Rose'..

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theater
Portland, OR 7/26/1972 - Wednesday

One (continued)    

Playing In The Band [12:27]
Casey Jones [4:48]

Two     

The Promised Land [2:58]
He's Gone [8:46]
Me And My Uncle [3:05]
You Win Again [4:02]
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:57]
Ramble On Rose [6:09] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072624.mp3 

Stay tuned for the climax of this show on next week's Deadpod! 

 thank you for your kind support! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/19/24

This week's Deadpod features a massive show from the summer of 1972. This show is so big that I'm splitting it into three Deadpods - this week we will hear most of set 1.. 

This features some fine renditions of some of their standards - highlights include a great Sugaree, a mid--set China>Rider and a raucous Tennesee Jed. 

This one goes out to Steve - happy Birthday!

 

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theater
Portland, OR 7/26/1972 - Wednesday

One    

Cold Rain And Snow [527]
Black Throated Wind [5:59]
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [6:59]
Mexicali Blues [3:29]
Sugaree [7:14] (1)
El Paso [4:20]
China Cat Sunflower [6:44] >
I Know You Rider [4:51] (2)
Jack Straw [4:54]
Tennessee Jed [7:35]
     (1) Lesh: Who What When Who When Where Who What Oh sorry. Could you repeat that please? (2) China Cat Sunflower [3:22] > Jam [3:22] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071924.mp3 

Hope you are having a fabulous summer! 

thanks so much for your kind support

Dead Show/podcast for 7/12/24

This week we have the second set from the band's performance at Alpine Valley on July 7, 1984.

This is a strong set throughout, with the band really coming together I think to deliver some great versions of these songs. 

'Samson and Delilah' opens with the drummers providing the familiar beat.. Jerry follows with 'Cold Rain and Snow' - always appropriate for a July show. They then seg into 'Playin' In the Band', while not overly long, this version does feature some interesting Brent effects and seqs interestingly into 'China Doll'. Jerry hits this one just right and then they move into a very good Drums segment. They come out of drums surprisingly into 'Terrapin Station' as you think you hear some 'Other One' notes being played.. but the Terrapin is told well and goes into Bobby doing 'Throwing Stones' with a few different lyrics. 'Not Fade Away' follows, but is short, as Phil insists they move into 'Lovelight'! the first since NYE 82.. Bobby does a fine version here, and they close with a return to 'Not Fade Away'.  A 'Brokedown Palace' encore prepares the faithful for that long trek up the hill... 

 

Grateful Dead
1984-07-07 Saturday
Alpine Valley Music Theatre - East Troy, WI

Two     

Samson And Delilah
Cold Rain And Snow
Playing In The Band >
China Doll >
Space >
Drums >
Space >
Terrapin Station >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away >
Turn On Your Love Light >
Not Fade Away

Encore     
Brokedown Palace 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071224.mp3 

Enjoy and be kind :) 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/5/24

This week we travel to one of the beloved summer venues - Alpine Valley - for a show that took place back on July 7, 1984, a Saturday night. 

The first set starts with 'Hell In A Bucket', then moves into a fine 'Dire Wolf' Jerry really belts it out here, and its fun to listen to. 'New New Minglewood Blues' follows with Bobby telling us its 'T for Alpine Valley' .. 'Dupree's Diamond Blues follows - a bit slower, but still one that brings a smile. 'My Brother Esau' shares Bobby's anti-war message. 'Brown Eyed Women' may be the highlight of the set with some strong work by Jerry here. 'Looks like Rain' goes into 'Might as Well' to close the set, and Jerry sounds like his voice needs a break.. 

 Grateful Dead
1984-07-07 Saturday
Alpine Valley Music Theatre - East Troy, WI

Set 1:
Hell In A Bucket
Dire Wolf
New New Minglewood Blues
Dupree's Diamond Blues
My Brother Esau
Brown-Eyed Women
Looks Like Rain >
Might As Well 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070524.mp3 

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend! 

thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/28/24

This week's conclusion of the band's performance down at Eugene on June 24,1990 displays several sides of the band which highlight their agility and craft at putting together a setlist. 

From the opening sequence which I'd describe as light and bouncy - 'Foolish Heart' into 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' they move into 'Standing on the Moon' and 'Box of Rain'. They follow with a typically animated Bob Weir on 'Estimated' into 'He's Gone' - all before Drums and Space. He's Gone doesn't end with the mellow a cappella  fade out they often employed, instead they move into drums and space and build into a great post-drums 'Other One'>Wharf Rat>Sugar Magnolia conclusion to a great show.

The 'Brokedown Palace' encore caps off a fine Sunday show...

 

Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 6/24/1990 - Sunday

Two    

Foolish Heart >
Man Smart, Woman Smarter >
Standing On The Moon ;
Box Of Rain ;
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    
Brokedown Palace  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062824.mp3

 

Have a safe and FUN July 4th!! 

and thanks for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/21/24

 It sure feels like summertime here, and one of my favorite summer time tours was back in 1990.. this week we go back to Eugene for a fine show that took place on June 24, 1990 at Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon. 

The first set starts with a fine Help>Slip>Frank - Jerry has some great leads here.. Masterpiece follows and Bob does the vocals just right. Loose Lucy made its reappearance in the Spring of 90, and Jerry breaks it out here for the sixth time since 1974. 

Brent shines 'Just A Little Light'.. a personal favorite of mine. Picasso Moon and Candyman follow and the set closes with an excellent 'Let It Grow'... 

 

Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 6/24/1990 - Sunday

One    

Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Loose Lucy
Just A Little Light
Picasso Moon
Candyman
Let It Grow  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062124.mp3

 

 I'll be bopping at the Sphere tonight.. hope you have a wonderful week!

 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/14/24

 Here is the second set from the band's performance at the Boston Music Hall on June 10, 1976.

Samson always seemed like a favorite to break out in Boston, and revs things up for a fine 'Help>Slip>Frank' here. Nice harmonies here, and the Slipknot features some upfront work by Keith. Bobby does a fine 'Let It Grow', then we have a mid-set 'Friend of the Devil' - a bit more spacey than usual, but that leads into the highlight of the set, a 'Playin' In The Band' which leads into an excellent 'Space jam'. That eventually goes into 'Dancin' In The Streets' and the band closes out the set with a rocking 'U.S. Blues'.

 

Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA 6/10/1976 - Thursday

Two    

Samson & Delilah
Help On The Way >
Slipknot >
Franklin's Tower
Let It Grow
Friend Of The Devil
Playing In The Band >
Dancin' In The Streets >
U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061424.mp3

This space is geting Hot! 
 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/7/24

A fine show from the comeback year of 1976 graces this week's Deadpod. This is from June 10, 1976 at the Boston Music Hall in Boston. The thirteen song first set should provide plenty of chances to reflect on how fortunate we hare to have this music after all these years.. 

In general this set, as most from this time period, shows the band concentrating on tight arrangements with powerful singing, perhaps at the expense of more free-flowing jamming. Some of the highlights here include a great 'Music Never Stopped', a short but sweet 'Sugaree', and of course a lovely 'Mission In the Rain', a song that did not last long in the Dead's rotation, but of course did more so in Jerry's solo work. 

I'd be remiss to not point out the lovely harmony on 'Looks Like Rain' with Bobby and Donna, as well as Keith's up front piano throughout. The closing 'Might As Well' is notable for Phil's unique bass.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA 6/10/1976 - Thursday

One     
The Promised Land
Sugaree
Cassidy
They Love Each Other
The Music Never Stopped
Brown-Eyed Women
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication
Row Jimmy
Big River
Mission In The Rain
Looks Like Rain
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060724.mp3

I hope you enjoy the music, and thank you for your kind support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/31/24

This week the Deadpod returns to Milwaukee for the second set of the band's performance from May 30, 1980. 

A fine Scarlet>Fire opens this set, including some excellent jamming in the transition (by the way check out this week's Deadcast for an excellent discussion of 'Scarlet Begonias' here: https://www.dead.net/deadcast)

A seemingly short 'Playing In the Band' follows, but there is some excellent improvisation going on in the transition to a sweet drum segment that follows. 

'Not Fade Away' flows into the 'Black Peter' and then into an excellent 'Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad'. Bobby ends the set with a nice 'Good Lovin' but the boys really get worked up on the 'Alabama Getaway' encore.. not to be missed.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Milwaukee Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 5/30/1980 - Friday

Two    

Scarlet Begonias [9:18] >
Fire On The Mountain [10:17]
Playing In The Band [13:49] >
Drums [7:39] >
Space [2:20] >
Not Fade Away [5:32] >
Black Peter [8:50] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:21] >
Good Lovin' [7:01]

Encore    
Alabama Getaway [4:25]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod053124.mp3 

Have a fabulous week! thanks for picking us up! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/24/24

 I think we have a good one to send you off on your Memorial Day weekend - this comes to us from May 30, 1980 at the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 

The first set starts with a fine 'Jack Straw' - the first minute forty is supplied by an audience tape but hold on because the rest is a fine soundboard. The transition jams from Jack Straw to Franklin's Tower are off the chart.. Jerry is in fine form here.. as evidenced by the hot Uncle and Big River that follow... 

They include a 'Passenger' here, without Donna of course, but still smokin'... then Brent does an early 'Easy to Love You'. They bring down the house with a set closing 'Music Never Stopped'.

 

Grateful Dead
Milwaukee Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 5/30/1980 - Friday

One    

Jack Straw [5:29] >
Franklin's Tower [11:15]
Me And My Uncle [3:06] >
Big River [6:11]
Friend Of The Devil [8:36]
Passenger [5:10]
Easy To Love You [3:29]
Althea [8:31]
The Music Never Stopped [7:45]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052424.mp3 

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.. take a moment to pause and remember what the holiday is for.. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/17/24

This week on the Deadpod we continue with the second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on May 21, 1982. 

The set kicks off with a tight 'Playing In the Band' highlighted by contributions from Brent that are just exactly perfect. An uptempo 'Uncle John's Band' follows, the jam leading out into drums has a nice interplay between Phil and Jerry that is quite cool. Drums has some intense moments.. they go into a nice ensemble version of 'The Wheel'. A Playin reprise follows, leading into a soulful 'Black Peter'. 'Sugar Magnolia' closes the set, and they return with Jerry singing a great version of 'Don't Ease' as a uptempo encore.

 

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 5/21/1982 - Friday

Two     
Playing In The Band >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
Playing In The Band >
Black Peter >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore     
Don't Ease Me In 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051724.mp3 

I hope this brings you a little joy... my thanks.. 

"see here how everything .. lead up to this day"

Dead Show/podcast for 5/10/24

This week we go to the wonderful Greek Theater in Berkeley California for the band's performance on May 21, 1982. I think this was one of the better years in terms of the band's history and this is not only a fine recording but a well-played set that I'm sure you'll enjoy. 

The first set starts with a 'Bertha>Greatest Story' combo, one that was fairly new at the time. Jerry slows it down with a 'Friend of the Devil' but the 'Uncle'>'Big River' that follows benefits greatly from his nimble guitar. A nice 'Bird Song' flows into Bobby's 'CC Rider', then we have an excellent 'Althea', not only is Jerry in fine voice, but his delivery is just exactly perfect. Bob delivers a nice 'Looks like Rain' and they close with a boppin' 'Might as Well'. 

 

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 5/21/1982 - Friday

One    

Bertha [6:35] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:50]
Friend Of The Devil [8:44]
Me And My Uncle [2:55] >
Big River [5:09]
Bird Song [10:45] >
C C Rider [7:27]
Althea [7:47]
Looks Like Rain [7:35]
Might As Well [4:01]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051024.mp3

Thank you friends for listening and for your kind support. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/3/24

This week's Deadpod takes us back to Irvine California for the second set of the show from April 23, 1988.

This second set is well-executed, tight yet containing several delightful spacey interludes. The opening 'Playin In the Band', while short, is quite interesting and gives way to an excellent 'Crazy Fingers'. That leads into 'Uncle John's Band', afterwards the band goes into a rather extended Drums and Space, whcih are quite high powered and interesting. 

Post-Drums highlights include a powerful 'Going Down the Road' and an  excellent 'Dear Mr. Fantasy> Hey Jude reprise'. Jerry's ballad slot gives us a sweet 'Stella Blue' and they close the set with a nice 'Lovelight'. A 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' encore ends the festivities. 

Grateful Dead
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
Irvine , CA
4/23/1988 - Saturday

Two    
Playing In The Band [7:38] >
Crazy Fingers [8:04] >
Uncle John's Band [8:39] >
Drums [10:05] >
Space [13:09] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:02] >
I Need A Miracle [3:32] >
Dear Mr. Fantasy [5:14] >
Hey Jude Reprise [1:27] >
Stella Blue [8:07] >
Turn On Your Love Light [5:32]

Encore    
Knockin' On Heaven's Door  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050324.mp3

Sorry - no 'The Race is On' this year, but nevertheless I hope you have a wonderful Derby weekend .. May is a month worth celebrating and enjoying...

Dead Show/podcast for 4/26/24

This week's Deadpod takes us to sunny California where we will get to hear a nice show from the spring of 1988. This one comes from April 23 at Irvine Meadows. 

The boys open with a fine 'Hell In a Bucket' with Weir in full voice. 'Cold Rain and Snow' follows, then we get the first of several fun little interlude before a great version of 'Hey Pockey Way' with Brent doing a fine version. 

Since they are in Cali, Jerry breaks out a 'West L.A. Fadeaway'. 'Me & My Uncle>Big River' follows, then an excellent 'To Lay Me Down'. 'Cassidy' into 'Don't Ease' closes set 1. 

I have chosen to feature a fine audience recording of this set which really captures the energy of the day.. I hope you agree! 

Grateful Dead
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
Irvine , CA
4/23/1988 - Saturday

One    

Hell In A Bucket
Cold Rain & Snow
Hey Pocky Away  
West L.A. Fadeaway
Funiculi Funicula Tuning
Beer Barrel Polka Tuning
Me And My Uncle
Big River
To Lay Me Down
Cassidy
Don't Ease Me In 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042624.mp3

"Feel good music in your soul
Makes your body wanna rock 'n' roll"

Dead Show/podcast for 4/19/24

 

This week we will hear the second set of the band's performance on April 4, 1993 at the Nassau Coliseum. 

A short but tight 'Eyes of the World' opens up the second set, going into 'Samson and Delilah'. One of the highlights of this set follows, a fine version of Phil singing 'Broken Arrow'. Phil does an excellent job with this Robbie Robertson tune here. A nice 'Estimated Prophet leads into a fine Drums and Space, helped by the guest appearance of Boba Olatunji. 

A nice but short 'Other One' follows out of Space, leading into a rare 'Attics of My Life' before the boys go into the familiar 'Throwing Stones>Not Fade Away' to end the set. 

Jerry does a most excellent version of 'Liberty' as the encore to finish what was quite a good show.

 

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 4/4/1993 - Sunday

Two    

Eyes Of The World >
Samson And Delilah
Broken Arrow
Estimated Prophet >
Drums (1) >
Space (1) >
The Other One >
Attics Of My Life >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

Encore    
Liberty

Comments     (1) with Boba Olatunji 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041924.mp3

Thank you so much for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/12/24

This week on the Deadpod we have a very nice latter day show from Spring 1993. This comes to us from the Nassau Coliseum on April 4, 1993, and it is a Sunday night show. 

Some of the highlights of the first set include a very nice Sugaree (Jerry's voice is a bit frail at times but he carries it off the entire show). 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' is always welcome in my book. Jerry does an excellent version of 'So Many Roads' and the 'Bird Song' after 'Eternity' is a sweet way to wind up the first set. 

 

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 4/4/1993 - Sunday

One    

In The Midnight Hour  
Sugaree >
Walkin' Blues  
Dire Wolf  
When I Paint My Masterpiece  
So Many Roads  
Eternity >
Bird Song 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041224.mp3

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

 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/5/24

We roll into April, and the prelude to the big Solar Eclipse, we get to hear a wonderful second set from the Grateful Dead's performance on Sunday, March 30, 1980 in Passaic New Jersey. 

While the setlist might look anything but innovative, the playing on these great classic tunes is anything but pedestrian. The entire pre-drums is full of some wonderful ensemble moments punctuated with some great Garcia solos. In particular, I'm fond of this 'Fire on the Mountain' and 'Eyes of the World' bu Weir's vocals on 'Estimated' are something else as well. 

Post-drums, the 'Black Peter' is quite soulful and the encore, 'U.S. Blues' was highlighted by an appearance on stage of John Belushi sticking a cartwheel on stage and grabbing a mic for a 'wave that flag' with the band... fun! 

 

Grateful Dead
Capitol Theatre
Passaic, NJ 3/30/1980 - Sunday    

Two    

Scarlet Begonias [8:28] >
Fire On The Mountain [9:00]
Estimated Prophet [11:04] >
Eyes Of The World [10:50] >
Space [4:24] >
Drums [6:#00] >
Black Peter [10:34] >
Sugar Magnolia [7:54]

Encore    
U.S. Blues [5:38]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040524.mp3

Of course, if you're looking up here in the Midwest Monday afternoon, be sure and wear those special shades ;) 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/29/24

This week's Deadpod features the second show the band played in 1980, this from the Capitol Theater in Passaic New Jersey on March 30, 1980. 

Brent is fairly new to the band, and finding his way on some of these tunes.. they open with a relatively new 'Alabama Getaway' which goes into 'Promised Land' for a rockin' start to the evening. 'Cassidy' which follows 'Peggy-O' is a bit rushed, but the 'Loser' that follows is quite good. Brent debuts his 'Far From Me' which still needs some work but shows promise. Another highlight is the 'New Minglewood Blues' where Brent's Hammond B3 sounds especially good. The rest of the set is quite good as well - the 'Althea' is well done and Bobby adds alot of energy to the 'Sailor>Saint' combo to close the set. 

 

Grateful Dead
Capitol Theatre
Passaic, NJ 3/30/1980 - Sunday    

One    

Alabama Getaway [5:02] >
The Promised Land [4:15]
Peggy-O [6:54]
Cassidy [4:45]
Loser [6:36] >
El Paso [4:26]
Far From Me [4:01]
Tennessee Jed [4:40]
New Minglewood Blues [6:33]
Althea [7:43]
Lost Sailor [6:03] >
Saint Of Circumstance [5:56#]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032924.mp3

Hope that you have a happy Easter weekend!

my thanks to Steve for his suggestion of this show. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/22/24

This week's Deadpod features set 2 from the St. Patrick's Day show on March 17, 1988 at the Henry Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland CA. 

I think you'll find this is a fine, high energy set, with some wonderful highlights, which include a roaring 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' out of Space, and a particularly well done 'Dear Mr. Fantasy>Hey Jude' set closer. 

The 'Black Muddy River' encore is very soulful as well. 

Enjoy

 

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/17/1988 - Thursday
 
Two    

China Cat Sunflower [5:18] >
I Know You Rider [5:38] >
Estimated Prophet [10:50] >
Eyes Of The World [8:38] >
Drums [5:19]  >
Space [5:33] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:14] >
I Need A Miracle [3:20] >
Dear Mr. Fantasy [4:15] >
Hey Jude [2:09]

Encore    
Black Muddy River [5:58]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032224.mp3

"
When the last rose of summer pricks my finger
And the hot sun chills me to the bone
When I can't hear the song for the singer
And I can't tell my pillow from a stone

I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And sing me a song of my own"

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/15/24

In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day I decided to bring you a St. Patrick's day Dead concert - this one is from March 17, 1988 at Oakland California. 

The first set, which we will hear this week, features a nice opening 'Hell In A Bucket'  into a fine 'Sugaree'. Another highlight is the first 'Memphis Blues' without Bob Dylan. 'Row Jimmy' and a nice 'Let It Grow' finishes the first set. I'll bring you the second set next week..                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/17/1988 - Thursday
    
One
    
Hell In A Bucket [5:57] >
Sugaree [9:42]  
New Minglewood Blues [1] [7:12]  
Ramble On Rose [6:33]  
Stuck Inside of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again [8:23]  
Row Jimmy [8:04]  
Let It Grow  [10:51]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031524.mp3 

 Have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!

Dead Show/podcast for 3/8/24

Here is the second set from the band's performance on March 3, 1981 at the beautiful Music Hall in Cleveland Ohio. 

They open with 'China Cat', while Garcia flubs the first verse, he makes up for it with a fine transition into Rider. A rockin 'Samson and Delilah' follows and then a long 'He's Gone'. The Drums section is particularly potent here, leading not into a long Space but instead into a 'Sailor>Saint' combo. The 'Black Peter' that follows is very soulful indeed. They close the set with 'Good Lovin' then return for a 'Casey Jones' encore. 

 

Grateful Dead
Cleveland Music Hall
Cleveland, OH 3/3/1981 - Tuesday

Two    

China Cat Sunflower [10:56] >
I Know You Rider [5:48] >
Samson And Delilah [7:35]
He's Gone [16:33] >
Drums [12:41] >
Lost Sailor [6:42] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:08] >
Black Peter [10:31] >
Good Lovin' [8:13]

Encore    
Casey Jones [5:19]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030824.mp3 

"See here how everything lead up to this day
And it's just like any other day that's ever been
Sun going up and then the sun going down"

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/1/24

 I think this week's Deadpod brings March in both as a lion and a lamb = this first set from Cleveland on March 3, 1981 has some great rockin' tunes and some sweet ballads to please the most discerning Deadhead. 

Don't be put off by the start of 'Feel Like a Stranger' - the audience patch only lasts for a short bit - the rest of this tape is a fine sounding soundboard in which you can hear the interplay between the members most clearly.  A sweet 'Peggy O' follows then a fine 'Me & My Uncle' into 'Big River' highlighted by some nice Garcia work. That continues in the 'Bird Song' that follows.. and leads into 'Looks Like Rain'  -this one builds to a nice crescendo. The rockin' returns with a great 'Big Railroad Blues' - nice work here by Brent. A long 'Little Red Rooster' follows.. Brent adds some nice B3 work here. The set closing 'Deal' ramps things back up properly.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Cleveland Music Hall
Cleveland, OH 3/3/1981 - Tuesday

One    

Feel Like A Stranger [8:33]
Peggy-O [7:49]
Me And My Uncle [3:01] >
Big River [5:16]
Bird Song [11:08] >
Looks Like Rain [7:47]
Big Railroad Blues [4:50]
Little Red Rooster [10:06] >
Deal [7:22]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030124.mp3 

All the best my friends.... 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/23/24

A wonderful set of classic Grateful Dead awaits your listening pleasure on this week's Deadpod as we visit the second set from their performance on February 15, 1973 in Madison Wisconsin. 

The opening 'Here Comes Sunshine' foretells a special night as the band warms up with some fine renditions of several favorites leading into the real treat - a special 'Dark Star'. This version features some extra-special Phil Lesh contributions which foretell a lovely 'Eyes of the World'. The band paints a beautiful portrait here which then turns into a sweet soulful 'China Doll'. 

Things ramp up from there with versions of 'Promised Land' and 'Sugaree' before a set closing 'Sugar Magnolia. They return for double encore, of which we only have on this tape the fine 'Uncle John's Band'. 

 

Grateful Dead
Dane County Coliseum
Madison, WI 2/15/1973
Two - 1:31:04

Here Comes Sunshine [9:32] ;
El Paso [4:20] ;
You Ain't Woman Enough [3:26] ;
They Love Each Other [4:46] ;
Big River [4:19] ;
Dark Star [19:15] >
Eyes Of The World [19:09] >
China Doll [7:03] ;
The Promised Land [2:58] ;
Sugaree [7:08] ;
Sugar Magnolia [9:08]
Encore - 6:58    
Uncle John's Band [6:58] ;
One More Saturday Night (missing) 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022324.mp3 

Many thanks for your support of the Deadpod. Be well my friends. 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/16/24

 This week the Deadpod goes back 51 years to February 15, 1973 when the Grateful Dead played a massive show in Madison Wisconsin. this first set clocks in at about 100 minute... it starts with a song they debuted about a week earlier 'Loose Lucy'. They are still warming up when they then 'Beat It On Down The Line'. Several favorites follow, but things really get rolling with a fine, up tempo 'Row Jimmy'. The highlights of the set follow, with a wonderful 'China Cat >I Know You Rider' and a jamming 'Playing In The Band'. Bobby really steps it up in the last third of this first set.. 

Grateful Dead
Dane County Coliseum
Madison, WI 2/15/1973 passes & laminates
One - 1:40:00    

Loose Lucy [6:34][0:46]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:27][0:08]%[0:27]
Brown Eyed Women [4:56][0:05]%[0:06]
Mexicali Blues [3:27][0:09]%[0:06]
Tennessee Jed [7:53][0:07]%[0:12]
Looks Like Rain [6:30]
Box Of Rain [4:50]
Row Jimmy [7:49]
Jack Straw [4:45]
China Cat Sunflower [5:58] >
I Know You Rider [5:35]
Me And My Uncle [2:46]
Bertha [5:18]
Playing In The Band [15:36]
Casey Jones [6:41] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021624.mp3 

I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod.. thanks for listening and your support.. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/12/24

An unusual second set setlist and an unusual guest highlight this week's Deadpod from February 12, 1989 in Los Angeles. 

Following an opening 'Iko, Iko', Bob breaks out 'Monkey and the Engineer' for the final time, although it sounds a bit different than in the past due to Bob's different timing of the verses. 'Alabama Getaway' follows, another unusual second set choice, then again, 'Dire Wolf', if with a bit of a ragged chorus.A nice version of 'Cassidy' follows, then 'Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again' - with Dylan adding some vocals when Bobby 'forgets' in the middle of the song.. 

An interesting 'Other One' follows post-drums, with a Kodo drummer adding some intensity, but it is a bit shorter than usual.. 'Stella Blue' follows and flows into a set closing 'Foolish Heart'. A nice double encore follows, with Dylan taking the vocals for 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door'..

 

Grateful Dead
Great Western Forum
Inglewood, CA 2/12/1989 - Sunday

Two    

Iko Iko** ;
Monkey And The Engineer** ;
Alabama Getaway** ;
Dire Wolf** ;
Cassidy** ;
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again** ;
Drums >
Space >
The Other One*** >
Stella Blue >
Foolish Heart

Encore    
Not Fade Away** ;
Knockin' On Heaven's Door**

* with Spencer Davis ** with Bob Dylan (guitar,vocals on Memphis Blues, Heaven's Door; guitar only on the others) *** with Kodo drummer  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020924.mp3 

Thank you for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/2/24

This week's Deadpod takes us to L.A., where the Dead are joined by some special guests for a unique performance back on February 12, 1989. 

This first set has a nice 'Cold Rain and Snow' opener, followed shortly by 'Hell In A Bucket'. 'Row Jimmy' follows with a nice dreamy tempo. An unusually placed 'Beat It On Down the Line' goes nicely into 'The Promised Land'. After a 'West L.A. Fadeaway', Spence Davis joins the band for a spirited 'How Long Blues' and a nice set-closing 'Gimme Some Lovin'.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Great Western Forum
Inglewood, CA 2/12/1989 - Sunday

Set 1:

Cold Rain & Snow
Hell In A Bucket
Row Jimmy
Beat It On Down The Line >
The Promised Land
West L.A. Fadeaway
How Long Blues *
Gimme Some Lovin' *

*w/Spencer Davis

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020224.mp3 

hoping for a little Sunshine here ;) 

thanks for your kind support !

 


 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/26/24

 

This week's Deadpod features a historic performance - it occurred on the night the band was 'busted down in New Orleans' - January 30, 1970 at The Warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Also historic as it was the last show that Tom Constantin played in the Dead.. but aside from that this is a fine show and I think you'll enjoy hearing this very good tape.. 

The tape is missing part of the opening Casey Jones, nevertheless good vibes here and on the following 'Me & My Uncle'.. 'Black Peter' is wonderful.. I also think the 'High Time in this set is absolutely perfect. 'Cumberland Blues' is hot.. hotter than you think that song should be ;) and is there a better song to pull out here than 'Easy Wind'?  The 'Cryptical Envelopment>Other One>Cryptical' is hard driving Dead!  They do a sweet transition into 'Cosmic Charlie' - sadly this one is cut as well... .

 

Grateful Dead
The Warehouse New Orleans, LA
1/30/1970 - Friday

One - 1:33:00
    
Casey Jones [#1:27][0:47]
Me And My Uncle [3:09][0:29]
Black Peter [9:51][0:15]
Hard To Handle [5:26][0:05]%[0:07]
China Cat Sunflower [3:13] >
Jam [2:34] >
I Know You Rider [4:19] >
High Time [6:25][0:15]
Cumberland Blues [6:21][0:04]%[0:03]
Easy Wind [10:13][0:12]%[0:10]
Mama Tried [2:36] >
Good Lovin' [1:49] >
Drums [0:40] >
Good Lovin' [5:26][0:16]
Cryptical Envelopment [2:17] >
Drums [5:22] >
The Other One [9:41] >
Cryptical Envelopment [9:10] >
Cosmic Charlie [0:34#]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012624.mp3 

Thank you for your kind support! 

The days are getting brighter!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/19/24

Here is the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance at the Oakland Coliseum Arena on January 25, 1993. 

They start with a nice uptempo 'China Cat Sunflower->I Know Your Rider', which gets things off to a very good start. Sadly that tempo is halted with the following 'Way To Go Home'. They then go into another new tune at the time 'Corrina' which however has the virtue of providing an interesting transition into a 'Playin' In the Band' reprise (they had played Playin' the night before). 

Drums and Space are quite good, as was standard in latter day Dead, and lead quite interestingly into a powerful 'All Along the Watchtower'. Jerry brings out August West the 'Wharf Rat' and they then finish the set with a jazzy 'Around and Around'. 

Phil does an excellent 'Box of Rain' encore. 

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 1/25/1993 - Monday

Two    

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
Way To Go Home >
Corrina >
Playing In The Band Reprise >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Wharf Rat >Around And Around
 

Encore     

Box Of Rain 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011924.mp3

Thanks for listening and for your kind support!

 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/12/24

This week's Deadpod features a nice later day show from January 25, 1993 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena.

This one opens with a fine 'Shakedown Street' - always a good omen, and I think the rest of the set is quite nicely played as well. 'The Same Thing' makes an appearance, as does a relatively rare 'Loose Lucy'. One of the highlights has to be a wonderful version of 'Maggie's Farm' - I always enjoyed the band's harmonies on this one. They close this rather short first set (common for this time period) with a nice 'Music Never Stopped'. 

 

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 1/25/1993 - Monday

One    

Shakedown Street
The Same Thing
Althea
Mama Tried >
Maggie's Farm
Loose Lucy
The Music Never Stopped  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011224.mp3

I hope this finds you and yours safe from the weather, healthy and happy! 

thanks as always for your kind support of the Deadpod. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/5/24

This week's Deadpod returns for the second set of the band's performance at the Oakland Coliseum Arena on December 27th, 1989. 

Clarence Clemmons makes a surprise appearance on the opening Iko, Iko and adds a great touch here as the band gets the crowd wound up for what is a fine second set. A spacey 'Playin' In the Band' follows - with some extraterrestrial exploration before going into a lovely 'Crazy Fingers'. 'Uncle John's Band' caps off the pre-drums set. The post-drums is highlighted by a truly wonderful 'Morning Dew'.. there was an issue with Jerry's sound at the end but that really doesn't detract from what is a great version. 

The boys then surprise the crowd with a double encore -'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Black Muddy River'..

 

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

Two    

Iko Iko [7:43]
Playing In The Band [13:11] >
Crazy Fingers [8:22] >
Uncle John's Band [8:40] >
Drums [11:#05] >
Space [8:20] >
The Wheel [5:01] >
I Need A Miracle [3:49] >
Morning Dew [11:41]

Encore    
Johnny B. Goode [3:49]
Black Muddy River [5:55]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010524.mp3

I hope your New Year has started out great! 

thank you for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/29/23

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

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

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

 

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

Set 1:

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

Have a safe and happy New Year! 

Peace. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/22/23

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

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

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

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

 

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

Two    

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

Encore    
Knockin' On Heaven's Door  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

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

 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/15/23

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

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

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

 

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

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

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

Dead Show/podcast for 12/8/23

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

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

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

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

Three    

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

Encore    

Brokedown Palace 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

Keep the light on... 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/1/23

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

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

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

 

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

Two    

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod! 


 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/23/23

Happy Thanksgiving! 

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

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

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

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

Acoustic

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

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

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

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/17/23

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

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

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

I hope you enjoy it..

 

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

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

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

Dead Show/podcast for 11/10/23

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

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

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

Part Two

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

Thanks for your kind support! 

 

and.. Leave It On! :) 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/3/23

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

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

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

 

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

Part One

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

 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

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

Dead Show/podcast for 10/27/23

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

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

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

 

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

Two    

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

Encore    
Brokedown Palace  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

Have a safe and happy Halloween!! 

thank you for your support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/20/23

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

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

 

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

One    

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

thank you for your support. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/13/23

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

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

I hope you enjoy it..

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

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

Encore
I Need A Miracle [4:20#]

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

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

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/6/23

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

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

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

 

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

 Thank you for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 9/29/23

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

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

 

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

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

Encore    
U.S. Blues 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

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

 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/22/23

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

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

 

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

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

My thanks for your kind support. 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/15/23

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Encore    
One More Saturday Night

Stars and Strips Forever 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

my thanks for listening and your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/8/23

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

 

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

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

 

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

Dead Show/podcast for 9/1/23

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

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

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

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

 

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

Two    

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

Encore    
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

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

Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend! 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/25/23

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

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

 

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

One    

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

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

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

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