Dead Show/podcast for 3/30/12

There were quite a few outstanding shows that took place in early Spring throughout the history of the GD, so picking one for this week's show wasn't that easy. I think this is however a good show from an outstanding tour, Spring of 1987. The band roars out of the gate on Jack Straw, then goes into an outstanding Franklin's Tower, in honor of Philadelphia I presume.. The first set is full of sparkling playing and high energy. I'm personally fond of the Candyman, however, in the more soulful vein..
I'm even willing to give them a pass on the perfunctory 'Don't Ease' which closes the set... the second set next week is very good as well.. The sound quality is not pristine but quite listenable, I think. I hope you enjoy it, and that your Spring is busting out all over too.

3/31/87 - Grateful Dead
The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA

Set One:
Jack Straw ->
Franklin's Tower
C C Rider
Ramble On Rose
Tons Of Steel
Mama Tried ->
Big River
Candyman
Desolation Row ->
Don't Ease Me In

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/23/12

Holy smokes - I'm away this week and was searching for a show to get ready ahead of time - this is such a killer set that it more than fits the bill... It is hard to try and pick out just a few highlights.. I love the reggae beat on 'Stir It Up'.. and of course 'Who Was John' is an alltime favorite, as is 'Midnight Moonlight' and 'Don't Let Go'...

I really love JGB from this mid-70s time. I can just put this on and feel my troubles float away - I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.


JERRY GARCIA BAND
Keystone
Berkeley CA
07-08-1976

crowd & tuning
Catfish John
Sugaree
After Midnight
Tore Up Over You//
Stir It Up
Mission in the Rain
Who Was John
Midnight Moonlight

crowd & tuning
Don't Let Go
The Way You Do the Things You Do
Stop That Train


Jerry Garcia Band
Jerry Garcia guitar, vocals
John Kahn bass
Keith Godchaux keyboards
Donna Jean Godchaux backing vocals
Ron Tutt drums

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Dead show/podcast for 3/16/12

This week's Deadpod features the second set from March 16th, 1990 at the Capital Center in Landover Maryland. The set starts with an unusual Scarlet->Estimated combination, which then leads into Ship of Fools.. The Man Smart, Woman Smarter that follows has a unique sound as does the sweet jam leading into Space.. I'm not as big a fan of the intro into 'The Other One' this time.. Some folks dislike the Stella Blue that follows - its just too slow for some peoples' tastes. I'll let you judge that for yourself. I think this is a fine show that is representative of a fine period of the GD history. I hope you enjoy it as well..

Grateful Dead - March 16, 1990
Capital Centre - Landover, MD

Set 2:
Scarlet Begonias ->
Estimated Prophet ->
Ship Of Fools ->
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Jam ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Other One ->
Stella Blue ->
Sugar Magnolia

Encore:
The Last Time

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Dead show/podcast for 3/9/12

March winds will blow.. all my troubles away.....

Well I can hope right? I thought for this March Deadpod that I'd bring you a show from the Spring of 1990, this one occurred the day following the show released as "Terrapin Station' .. on March 16th, 1990. I think this is quite an interesting show as well and well worth a listen. Of particular interest in this first set is the first performance of 'Black Throated Wind' since October 19th, 1974.. with some alternate lyrics to boot.. (I've posted these alternative lyrics below)..
I think the band was on a roll during this tour and personally I enjoy their sound.. I hope you do as well!

Grateful Dead 3/16/90 - Friday
Capital Centre - Landover , MD

Set One:

Good Times ;
Touch Of Grey ;
New Minglewood Blues ;
Peggy-O ;
Queen Jane Approximately ;
Loser ;
Black Throated Wind ;
Bird Song ;
Blow Away ;

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Here are the alternate Black Throated Wind lyrics, used briefly in 1990:

Verse 2
Well, it's me and the road, yeah, we're lacking the code
That will lead us to some as yet unforseen bar
Alone with the rush of the drivers who won't pick me up
The highway, the moon, the clouds and the stars

But I'm here by the road, yeah, unravelling the code
That will lead us to some as yet unforseen bar

Verse 3
The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in
Like a siren it promises everything new
Ah, Mother American Night, invisible light
Ohhh, I'm flying in you

The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in
With its words of a life where everything's new

Verse 4
I left St Louis, the City of Blues
On a screaming blue bender I'd rather forget
With no scars that show, the keys to the road
A couple of tens and some stale cigarettes

Verse 5
But I can't deny that times have gone by
Nothing is left but thoughts of regret
When I was a man, with so much in hand
That a bird in the bush would be singing there yet

But I can't deny that times have gone by
When being with her was as good as it gets

Verse 6
The black-throated wind, whispering sin
And speaking of life that passes like dew
It's led me to see if you want to be free
Have your way with each day as its granted to you

Verse 7
What's to be found, racing around
You carry your blues to the edge of the sky
Think a coyote could care about birds in the air?
Think a raven thinks coyotes should learn how to fly?

We drew lines all around us when I was down
So now mine turns out to go right to the sky

Verse 8
So I give you my eyes, they were just a disguise
Anyway where I'm going it's too dark to see
Yes, and toss me to Chance and watch me dance
Choreography certain as bats on the breeze

So I leave you my eyes ...

Verse 9
The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in
With it's words of a lie I think just might be true
Oh, Mother American Night, here comes the light
I'm going right on ahead, that's what I'm gonna do

The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in
The prophet that promises everything new
Ah, Mother American Night, come wrong or come right
I will always go onward in you

Dead show/podcast for 3/2/12

This week's featured show on the Deadpod comes from a request from one of my listeners who has recently been digging on shows from 1970 - a truly great year - I only wish there were more recordings of the band from this year. This week's comes from February 23rd in Austin Texas. While this is obviously not a complete show, it still provides so much high energy Dead that I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
For me beyond the obvious pleasures of the acoustic 'set' is the wonderful Not Fade Away which is topnotch.

Grateful Dead
The Auditorium, Austin TX
02/23/70

Electric SET1
01. [02:52] //I Know You Rider >
02. [07:22] High Time ;
03. [05:30] Dire Wolf false start (PA adjustments) > Dire Wolf;

Acoustic Set
04. [05:49] Yellow Dog Story;
05. [02:04] Monkey And The Engineer;
06. [03:10] Little Sadie;
07. [04:04] Me And My Uncle; some distortion on vocals
08. [09:16] Black Peter;
09. [03:56] Seasons Of My Heart >
10. [06:16] Uncle John's Band;

Electric Set 2
11. [13:24] Not Fade Away > Good Lovin' tease >
12. [03:45] Mason's // Children

I know this week's show is perhaps a little shorter than some - sorry - had some problems with a virus on my home workstation - seems to be cleared now but cost me a lot of time this week..

Hope you enjoy the show, and thanks for your support!!!

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Dead show/podcast for 2/24/12

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

OK, I'm a few days late: ) still the Mardi Gras run is a great occasion to commemorate and the Dead did it up right many years - this one I think was one of those.. this week we have the second set from February 11th, 1986 with the Neville Brothers. It starts with a nice jamming drums into a groovy Iko.. the Eyes that follows won't make anyone's top 10 list, but the drums and space are jamming! For me the jamming is the highlight of this set, along with Jerry's rockin' out on the encore as he goes into 'Hey Bo Diddley!'... classic..

Hope you enjoy this one and that the end of February finds you well and warm with Spring right around the corner... ;)

Grateful Dead - February 11, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland, CA


Set 2:
Drums ->
Iko Iko
Eyes Of The World ->
Drums ->
Space ->
Truckin' ->
Stella Blue ->
Not Fade Away

Encore:
Not Fade Away ->
Hey Bo Diddley ->
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad

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Dead show/podcast for 2/17/12

Hard to believe but it almost LENT already! And that of course means its Mardi Gras time! This next show up on our plate is from Mardi Gras 1986 - a request from a great friend of the Deadpod - from February 11th, 1986. This is one of those great Oakland Mardi Gras runs where the Neville Brothers opened for the boys (and we'll hear them on the second set next week). This week's first set, although ragged at times, and with Jerry's voice not exactly perfect, is still marked by alot of enthusiasm and good vibes. My favorites from this first set include a raging Minglewood, and a nice set closing Bird Song->Music Never Stopped->Might As Well..

next week in honor of Fat Tuesday a great Iko :)



Grateful Dead - February 11, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland, CA

Set 1:
China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider
New Minglewood Blues
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Me And My Uncle ->
Mexicali Blues
Bird Song ->
The Music Never Stopped ->
Might As Well

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Dead show/podcast for 2/10/12

Inspired - that's the word that comes to mind when I think of this performance.. this is a wonderful piece of work - surely one of the better shows of 1976, and this nearly 2 hour second set features some real gems. Lazy Lightin'>Supplication>Let It Grow.. the slow and beautiful St. Stephen, and the Stella Blue, of course.. oh that Stella Blue.. the end of which will surely melt your heart.
I hope you enjoy this, savor it and remember.... Never had such a good time....

Grateful Dead
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA
July 18, 1976

Set 2
Might As Well
Samson And Delilah
Candyman
Lazy Lightnin'
Supplication
Let It Grow
Drums
Wharf Rat
The Other One
St. Stephen
Not Fade Away
St. Stephen
The Wheel
The Other One
Stella Blue
Sugar Magnolia
E) Johnny B. Goode

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Dead show/podcast for 2/3/12

This week's Deadpod comes from another great request - this for a show that while widely traded back in the day, often had less than stellar sound. I think this copy is quite good however and am happy to be able to share with you this fantastic show from 1976. Both sets are very well played, and I enjoy the sound of Phil throughout.. Jerry's vocals are also spot on, especially in the second set as you'll see next week. Originally broadcast on KSAN, but this remix really moderates most of the disagreeable aspects of earlier versions.
Hope you enjoy it..


Grateful Dead
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA
July 18, 1976
Set 1

Mississippi Half-Step
Cassidy
Row Jimmy
Mama Tried
Scarlet Begonias
Looks Like Rain
Tennessee Jed
New Minglewood Blues
Loser
The Music Never Stopped

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Dead Show/podcast for 1/27/12

I've had the jones for some early mindbending Dead for awhile.. I finally decided this week was as good a time as any to feed it.. This week's Deadpod features fragments from two shows that took place 43 years ago, February 2nd and 3rd at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland OR. It's great to hear Tom Constanten on these tapes, I especially enjoy him on the Clementine from the 2nd.. that show on the 2nd also features the last time Bobby used these early lyrics:
"When I woke up this morning, my head was not in sight I would ask the walls about it, but they vanished overnight I could not think or spell my name, or fly there was no way and the heat came round and busted me for smiling on a cloudy day"
The 2/3 show was supposedly one of the shows used in producing 'Anthem of the Sun'.. This features a rare 'Born Cross Eyed' and a great 'Eleven'..
Hope you lose yourself in it.. :)

Grateful Dead - February 2, 1968
Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR

Viola Lee Blues
That's It For The Other One ->
Clementine ->
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl//

Grateful Dead - February 3, 1968
Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR

That's It For The Other One ->
New Potato Caboose
It Hurts Me Too
Born Cross-Eyed
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Dark Star ->
China Cat Sunflower ->
The Eleven

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Deadshow/podcast for 1/20/12

This week's Deadpod is like a Christmas present that you forgot about and didn't pay proper attention to for a time and rediscover it joyfully and realize it was a true treasure.. This tape was put out right around Christmas by Jamie Waddell over at Lossless Legs as a Christmas gift, and I'm happy to be able to share it this week with you.. Legion of Mary.. enough said? Probably for most of you.. certainly one of the greatest if short-lived side bands that Jerry Garcia worked in this show comes to us from April 12th, 1975 in Scranton PA. It was the 'late show' that night! Man how I would've like to have been in the house for either or both of these.. this show has that funky mix of jazz, reggae, blues and rock which made Legion of Mary a one of a kind band.. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do..

Legion of Mary
Masonic Temple, Scranton, PA
04/12/1975 (late show)

Let It Rock
Lala
Boogie On Reggae Woman
Mississippi Moon
Going Going Gone
Mystery Train
E- Tough Mama


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SOPA and the Deadpod

I didn't make the Deadpod go black today.. but I would like to appeal to all of you to voice your opposition to this attempt at Internet censorship and control

The Deadpod would NOT be allowed to be published if this bill becomes law.

I appeal to all of you to make your voices heard in opposition to this horrible piece of legislation..

my thanks..

the professor

Dead Show/podcast for 1/13/12

This week's second set from May 26th, 1993 features believe it or not probably the finest version of Playin' in the late 90s era. This is a real scorcher and the drums in the middle of the sandwich is very tasty as well.. Crazy Fingers is also quite nice and I'm a fan of almost any China Dolls... I hope you'll give this one a listen I am sure you won't regret it..

Grateful Dead
5/26/93 - Wednesday
Cal Expo Amphitheatre - Sacramento, CA

Two:

Box Of Rain ;
Victim Or The Crime >
Crazy Fingers >
Playing In The Band >
Drums >
Space >
Corrina >
Playing In The Band Reprise >
China Doll >
Around And Around ;
Encore:
Liberty ;

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Dead Show/podcast for 1/6/12

Of course I don't know how it has been where you are... but the winter up here in Michigan has been pretty mild so far (now I've jinked myself :)
Still.. I didn't think a little pick-me-up would be a bad idea.. this show is a request from one of my listeners and I thought a little Springtime Dead would be just the thing for the after-holidays blues.. Hope you enjoy this one.. I'm always a fan of 'Here Comes Sunshine' and actually have enjoyed Phil's renditions of 'Broken Arrow'.. I hope you enjoy this one as well.. next week's 2nd set features a wonderful Playin'..

Grateful Dead
5/26/93 - Wednesday
Cal Expo Amphitheatre - Sacramento, CA

Set One:
Samson And Delilah ;
Here Comes Sunshine ;
Walkin' Blues ;
Broken Arrow ;
Ramble On Rose ;
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again >
Deal ;

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Dead Show/podcast for 12/30/11

Happy New Year my friends!!
While I realize the traditional choice for this week would be one of the great New Years Shows that the band performed, I really didn't want to orphan the electric set from the Jerry Band's performance on December 4th, 1987 that we had the pleasure of hearing the acoustic set from on last week's Deadpod.
This is truly a fine performance from Jerry and I personally just love this choice of songs.. unfortunately the 'Cats Under the Stars' opener is missing, but the rest is wonderful, a perfect way to forget about your cares for an hour and let yourself be carried away into the Zone...

Jerry Garcia Band
12-04-87
Wiltern Theater
Los Angeles, CA

Electric:
[missing Cat's under the Stars]
/I Shall Be Released
Mission In The Rain
Like A Road
The Harder They Come
And It Stoned Me
My Sisters And Brothers ->
Deal

ENCORE:
08. Evangeline

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My thanks for a great year - we couldn't do it without your help..
Best wishes for a VERY happy 2012!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/23/11

Merry Christmas!

As is my tradition this week's Deadpod features some wonderful acoustic music.. this comes to us from the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band from the Wiltern theater, in Los Angeles on December 4th, 1987.
I love listening to this music during this time of the year and hope you enjoy it as much as I do...

Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band
Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles CA
12/4/87
Swing Low (Sweet Chariot)
Deep Elem Blues
Spike Driver Blues
I've Been All Around This World
I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail
Oh The Wind And Rain
Gone Home
If I Lose
Ragged But Right

I had to include a couple more of my favorite Jerry acoustic tunes, this from his famous session with David Grisman back in December of 91..

Jerry Garcia and David Grisman
Warfield, San Francisco CA 12/8/91

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Ripple

I wish for you peace, joy and love this Holiday season.
Thank you for letting me continue to do this and for your support and kindness.

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Dead Show/podcast for 12/16/11

This week a little early holiday cheer - I get alot of requests for these guys.. I shy away from featuring them too much, but thought that something from the recent fall tour might fit in nicely this week.
I did enjoy the Shakedown :)

Furthur
Allstate Arena, Rosemont IL
11/18/11

set 2: partial
Playin' in the Band
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Dark Star
The Eleven
Mountains of the Moon
Saint Stephen
Shakedown Street

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Dead Show/podcast for 12/09/11

This week's second set from December 6th, 1981 - I think any set with 'To Lay Me Down' in it is probably worth the trouble to listen to, and I think this one is quite nice, classic 81 Dead. I love the effects during space also.. (40 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor?..).
Hope you enjoy this one too, thank you so much for your support.


Grateful Dead - December 6, 1981
Rosemont Horizon Arena - Rosemont, IL

Set 2:
Samson And Delilah
To Lay Me Down ->
Estimated Prophet ->
Eyes Of The World ->
Drums ->
Space ->
Not Fade Away ->
Wharf Rat ->
Good Lovin'

Encore:
Brokedown Palace

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Dead Show/podcast for 12/02/11

This week's Deadpod comes from a show that took place almost exactly 30 years ago - back on December 6th, 1981 once again at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago Illinois. This is a very well played show, and I really think you'll enjoy the Sugaree as well as the Look Likes Rain, among others.. This was a really nice tour for the band, and they are firing together on all cylanders.. I hope you enjoy it!

Grateful Dead - December 6, 1981
Rosemont Horizon Arena - Rosemont, IL
Set 1:
New Minglewood Blues
Sugaree
Mama Tried ->
Mexicali Blues
Candyman ->
Little Red Rooster
Tennessee Jed ->
Looks Like Rain
Jack-A-Roe
Beat It On Down The Line
China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider

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Dead Show/podcast for 11/25/11

This weekend, as we celebrate all those people and things in our lives that we are thankful for, I can think of nothing better to share with you than this wonderful music, music which has changed my life and touched my soul and which I'm sure means so much to all of you as well. Thanks for letting me bring this to you each week, and I hope you all enjoy this week's show as much as I do..

Grateful Dead
11/20/73
Denver Coliseum, Denver, CO

Weather Report Suite Prelude ;
Weather Report Suite Part 1 ;
Let It Grow ;
Casey Jones ;
Two:
The Promised Land >
Bertha >
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo >
Dire Wolf ;
Looks Like Rain ;
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
Truckin' >
The Other One >
Mind Left Body Jam >
Stella Blue ;
Sugar Magnolia ;
Encore: Uncle John's Band

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