Dead Show/podcast for 3/25/16

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance on March 14th, 1982 at the Recreation Hall at the University of California at Davis. This is a fine set of music.. starting out with a powerful Samson & Delilah, the centerpiece of this set being the exceptional Playin->Scarlet->Fire. They really shine on these pieces, with a very tight jazzy sound, accentuated by some wonderful runs by Brett. A great piece of music to let yourself get lost in.. The rest of the set isn't too shabby either, with a fine Not Fade Away->Wharf Rat->Sugar Magnolia which is tight and well-played.


Grateful Dead
Recreation Hall - University of California
Davis, CA
3/14/82 - Sunday


--Set 2--
Samson & Delilah
Ship of Fools
Playin' in the Band ->
Scarlet Begonias ->
Fire on the Mountain>
Drums//
//Space ->
Not Fade Away ->
Wharf Rat ->
Sugar Magnolia
 
--Encore--
U.S. Blues

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032516.mp3

We all have that light, just have to remember to turn it on!

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/18/16

This week I decided to bring you a relatively unknown but very nice sounding show from the spring of 1982. This is from the University of California at Davis on Sunday, March 17th, 1982. The boys come out and Bobby announces that they forgot something last night and they proceed to play 'One More Saturday Night' as the opener. A very nice Sugaree follows, then after an Uncle->Mexicali, a very solid 'Bird Song'. The band is tight here in the first set and I really enjoy the rocking energy of this period of 1982. Ramble On Rose, Althea, and a great Let It Grow are among the highlights of this excellent first set.

Grateful Dead
Recreation Hall - University of California
Davis, CA
3/14/82 - Sunday
One

One More Saturday Night >
Sugaree ;
Me And My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues ;
Bird Song >
Little Red Rooster ;
Ramble On Rose ;
Looks Like Rain ;
Althea ;
Let It Grow

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031816.mp3

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let love reign! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/11/16

As you listen to this second set from March 9th, 1981 it won't take you long at all to realize that fans were treated to a special evening of music 35 years ago. The China Cat -> I Know You Rider is such a wonderful beginning to what is a special night of music. Even a casual listener will soon be captured by the wonderful jam into Rider here. The band doesn't let up either, as this is just the start of a great set of music. A snappy Samson follows here, with a great intro by the drummers and some nice keyboard work by Brent. Ship of Fools leads us into the heart of this set, the Estimated ->Uncle John's Band->Drums/space->Other One->Stella Blue. A classic combination, done most exquisitely.

Treat yourself and get lost in this section of the show. They follow with a fine Good Lovin' and come back for a somewhat sloppy US Blues, but by then.. its all smiles. 

Grateful Dead

Madison Square Garden

New York , NY

3/9/81 - Monday

Two

China Cat Sunflower [9:28] >

I Know You Rider [6:10] >

Samson And Delilah [6:55] ;

Ship Of Fools [8:10] ;

Estimated Prophet [14:10] >

Uncle John's Band [11:41] >

Drums >

Space [3:08] >

The Other One [7:43] >

Stella Blue [9:49] >

Good Lovin' [6:33]

Encore U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031116.mp3

I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod.. Many thanks to the kind folks whose contributions make the Deadpod possible. 

"Ain' No Time To Hate

Barely Time To Wait"


ps. on a technical note, I have changed the mp3 encoding to a variable bit rate with a slightly higher average bitrate. Please let me know if you encounter any difficulties during playback. thank you! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/4/16

Let''s roll into March with a really excellent show from the Spring of 1981. This one comes to us from New York City, March 9th, 1981 Madison Square Garden. From start to finish this is a most excellent show, one of the best in the earlier Brett years. Here in the first set all the songs are tight and well-played. I particularly enjoy the 'Althea' and 'Bird Song' but we are treated to a most welcome 'Deep Elem Blues' and an unusual 'Ramble On Rose -> El Paso'.. one of those unusual combinations the band was experimenting with this year.
Next week we'll hear the marvelous second set from this beauty...

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY   3/9/81
One
Feel Like A Stranger [8:10] ;
Althea [7:56] ;
C C Rider [7:30] ;
Ramble On Rose [7:46] >
El Paso [4:53] ;
Deep Elem Blues [6:23] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:18] ;
Bird Song [10:55] ;
New Minglewood Blues [6:52]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030416.mp3

My thanks to those of you whose contributions keep the Deadpod available!

Keep on Truckin'...

Dead Show/podcast for 2/26/16

This sweet second set from 1973 will close out the month of February 2016 for the Deadpod.
Judging from the length of this set I assume this is really not the entire set, however what we have is very pleasing indeed.. Starting off with an early 'Wave That Flag' the boys move through a 'Me and My Uncle' into a well-played if short for the period 'Dark Star'. That moves into an exceptional 'Eyes of the World' .. while not unusual for the period the music excellence here makes me happy every time I hear it. China Doll follows.. enough said.
The boys rock it out following that with an Around and Around, Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad and One More Saturday Night before returning for a Casey Jones encore..
Great sounding Dead here..

Grateful Dead
Assembly Hall - University Of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, IL
2/22/73 - Thursday

Two
Wave That Flag [5:40] %
Me And My Uncle [2:41] %
Dark Star [14:38] >
Eyes Of The World [15:42] >
China Doll [6:36];[0:16] ;
Around And Around [4:34];[0:17] %
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:44] >
One More Saturday Night [4:20]
Encore Casey Jones [6:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022616.mp3

Special thanks to the wonderful folks whose donations keep the Deadpod afloat.

Have a wonderful week!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/19/16

This week's Deadpod really comes from one of my favorite years for the band - 1973. This show comes from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana IL, from February 22nd, 1973. The first set starts out with a great rocking version of 'Promised Land' followed by a nice, bright version of 'They Love Each Other'. 'El Paso' follows - check out Phils' bass lines on this one, it too rocks.. Jerry brings out a fabulous 'Deal', with an excellent solo to follow. 'Looks Like Rain' follows a great 'Beer Barrel Polka' tuning. Jerry does an animated 'Tennesse Jed' and Phil follows that with a well done 'Box of Rain'. The 'Playin' in the Band' that follows lets the band spread their jazzy wings a bit and is very enjoyable to my ears.

Grateful Dead
Assembly Hall - University Of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, IL
2/22/73 - Thursday
One
The Promised Land [3:00] ;
They Love Each Other [5:19] ;
El Paso [4:26] ;
Bird Song [10:44] ;
Mexicali Blues ;
Deal ;
Looks Like Rain [6:29] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:41] ;
Box Of Rain [4:45] ;
Playin' In The Band [17:23] ;

These four songs are reported to follow but do not exist on any circulating tape:
Row Jimmy [7:48] ;
You Ain't Woman Enough [2:06] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:53] >
I Know You Rider [4:42]


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021916.mp3

Thanks to those of you who make the Deadpod possible through your kind donations and support!

Love and Light.

Dead Show/podcast for 2/12/16

Happy Valentines' Day Weekend! This week's second set from Lake Placid New York, October 17th, 1983 should bring a warm smile to any lover's heart as it contains a really wonderful 'To Lay Me Down'.. one of the most romantic of all Garcia's songs. Of course I don't want to minimize the enjoyment the remainder of this set will bring you. They start off with 'Touch', then move into 'Samson and Delilah'.. then the aforesaid 'To Lay Me Down' starts a nice combination as it rolls into 'Man Smart (Woman Smarter)' and Terrapin Station pre-Drums. Following Space, we get a fine version of 'The Wheel', a rocking 'Miracle' then they 'Go Down the Road Feelin' Bad' into a set-closing 'Good Lovin' That one features some interesting improvisation by Bobby.. listen for it..
They return for an unusual 'Revolution' encore to finish their one and only trip to the Olympic Arena in Lake Placid..

Grateful Dead
Olympic Arena
Lake Placid, NY
10/17/83 - Monday
Two
Touch Of Grey [6:24] ;
Samson And Delilah [8:48] ;
To Lay Me Down [8:55] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:05] ;
Terrapin Station [11:20#] >
Drums >
Space [11:05] >
The Wheel [6:49] >
I Need A Miracle [4:32] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:05] >
Good Lovin' [7:38]
Encore  Revolution [5:08]


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021216.mp3

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Have a warm and loving week!!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/5/16

Here's a request from one of our listeners.. I could've sworn that I'd featured this one before but since I can't find in the archives I'm going to assume that's just a result of some busted synapses ;)
This one, from Lake Placid, NY, October 17th, 1983 is most renowned for this blistering opening 'Sugaree', which clocks in at over 16 minutes. The remainder of this first set is quite good as well, with highlights coming from a solid Brother Esau, Bird Song and Deal.. I think you'll enjoy this and I'm looking forward to next week's 2nd set as well, which features a great 'To Lay Me Down'..


Grateful Dead
Olympic Arena
Lake Placid, NY
10/17/83 - Monday

One

Sugaree [16:10] >
Little Red Rooster [8:56] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:59] ;
My Brother Esau [5:23] ;
Bird Song [12:19] ;
Hell In A Bucket [6:19] >
Deal [10:27]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020516.mp3

The Deadpod is only possible through the kindness of my friends who help shoulder the costs through their kind contributions.
My thanks to you for allowing me to continue to share the magic.

Have a wonderful week full of light and love.

Dead Show/podcast for 1/29/16

This week's Deadpod almost falls into the history lesson category.. I had a request from a listener  who noticed that the only two years of the band's history that he did not have represented in his collection of Deadpods were 1965 and 1966.. so they asked if that could be remedied. I thought that was probably long overdue so I decided to bring you this week's Deadpod.. it is made of of two different sources, the first being the Warlocks' demo from November 3rd, 1965.. obviously a studio session, I don't have alot of information about this one but its the only recordings from 1965 I have in my collection. The second source comes from a recording that I recall as the very first bootleg of the band I ever had .. that was a bootleg LP 'Vintage Dead'. This source claims to be both that source and one called 'Historic Dead' and recorded round about September 1966 at the Avalon Ballroom. I always thought this one had some excellent numbers on it particularly Pigpen's performance on Schoolgirl and Midnight Hour.
All in all I think this is a fun collection to listen to, and I hope you do as well.. probably not mind-blowing.. but still fun.. I hope you enjoy it ..

Warlocks Demo
11/3/1965
Can't Come Down
Confusions Prince
The Only Time Is Now
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)
I Know You Rider
Early Morning Rain

Vintage Dead/Historic Dead (bootleg releases)

9/16(?)/1966
Good Moring Little Schoolgirl
Lindy
Stealin'
The Same Thing
I Know You Rider
It Hurts Me Too
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
Dancin' In The Streets
In The Midnight Hour

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012916.mp3

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Have a safe and warm week my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 1/22/16

Here's the great second set of the band's performance in LA on January 11th, 1978. They start with a Samson and Delilah, then we get one of the last 8 or 9 performances of 'Sunrise'. The 'Terrapin Station' that follows marks the start of the meat of this set. Following a well-played Terrapin we have a quite exploratory 'Playin' In the Band'. The drums that follows is relatively short, and then Phil joins the drummers for a nice exploration that leads into a quite tasty 'Saint Stephen'. Stephen leads into a rocking 'Not Fade Away' , which they then turn back into a Playin' reprise.
A rather unusual Passenger encore follows, marking the end to a quite well played and energetic show.

Grateful Dead
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
1/11/78 - Wednesday
Two
Samson And Delilah [7:30] ;
Sunrise [3:49] ;
Terrapin Station [10:57] >
Playing In The Band [14:17] >
Drums [2:58] >
Space [3:54] >
Saint Stephen [9:25] >
Not Fade Away [9:05] >
Playing In The Band [7:31]
Encore Passenger [4:33]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012216.mp3

Stay warm my friends, especially those of you on the East Coast, in the big snowstorm ! :)

Much love and light to all of you - thanks for listening and for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/15/16

I think this is a real barnburner.. a date in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium in January of 1978. When you look at the set list and see that Minglewood is the opener you might dismiss this set, but don't.. give it a listen .. you can tell right away that Jerry is going to fire this thing up. A nice 'Dire Wolf' follows.. and then a sweet 'Looks like Rain' with nice Donna backing vocals.  This matrix tape is nice and bright for the most part and really puts you there at the show.. Big River follows and goes into El Paso for one of the rarer segues - not sure if they ever did this combo in this order before or since.. Brown -Eyed Women and an outstanding Let It Grow close this first set.. we'll listen to the second set next week..

Grateful Dead
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
1/11/78 - Wednesday

One
New Minglewood Blues [5:16] ;
Dire Wolf [3:41] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:54] ;
They Love Each Other [6:48] ;
Big River [5:47] >
El Paso [4:03] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:44] ;
Let It Grow [11:31]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011516.mp3

Thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod, as well as your comments and requests.

Dead Show/podcast for 1/8/16

This week with the start of a new year, I decided to take a look back to a truly fecund period for the band - early 1969. We have an exceptional sounding recording of a show that took place back on January 17th, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. This recording shows how the band is ready to take off during this seminal year that saw the release of  both Aoxomoxoa and Live Dead. The tape starts with a typically rousing 'Lovelight' (some have claimed to be able to tell that Pigpen was even more lit than  usual here :) and then goes into a wonderful Dark Star. Saint Stephen and the Eleven follow, and you'll especially enjoy the jamming in the latter. The 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' that follows is for me one of the highlights of this performance.. slow and spooky.. just perfect. The band that rages into a 'That's It For the Other One', followed by their 3rd performance of a sloppy 'Cosmic Charlie' .. all in all a great 90 minutes of primal Dead..

Grateful Dead 

Robertson Gym, Univ of Santa Barbara  Santa Barbara, CA

1/17/69 - Friday 

One - 1:25:28  

Turn On Your Love Light [16:#32];[0:41] ;

Dark Star [13:20] >

Saint Stephen [3:#29] >

The Eleven [12:30] >

Death Don't Have No Mercy [10:23];[0:44] ;

Cryptical Envelopment [1:30] >

Drums [0:11] >

The Other One [11:29] >

Cryptical Envelopment [5:31] >

Cosmic Charlie [7:20]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010816.mp3

Thank you to the kind folks who have supported the Deadpod and partner with me in keeping this alive! thank YOU!

thanks to Geoff Gould for the location correction!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/1/16

Happy New Year!
It just wouldn't be right if I didn't feature a NYE show on this date, and while many of the shows that the band played on New Years Eve were a bit of a letdown, I think I've chosen one that wasn't.. this comes to us from New Years Eve 1981. While the boys opened with an acoustic set with Joan Baez, I had to spare you that and omit it from this podcast. I did not however, omit anything else - over three and a half hours of great Dead awaits you in this special New Years' podcast. All three sets including a wonderful Shakedown Street opener, an unusual Iko,Iko to ring in the New Year, Terrapin Station, a fabulous Morning Dew which closes set 2, and an excellent Dark Star to open set 3. I hope you have plenty of time to savor this Deadpod over the holiday weekend, and I sure hope you enjoy it!

Grateful Dead 
Oakland Auditorium 
Oakland, CA  
12/31/81 - Thursday
One
Shakedown Street [15:15] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:59] >
Mexicali Blues [4:41]; Cold Rain And Snow [6:20] ;
C C Rider (1) [8:32] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses (2) [6:27] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:33] ;
Big Boss Man (1) [6:01] >
New Minglewood Blues (1) [6:10] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:12]  
Two  
Iko Iko [7:24] ;
Playing In The Band [14:49] >
Terrapin Station [12:24]> Playing In The Band [4:28] >
Drums [9:55] >
Space [7:40] >
The Other One [11:09] >
Not Fade Away [7:28] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:21] >
Morning Dew [10:44]  
Three  
Dark Star [15:16] >
Bertha [6:32] >
Good Lovin' [10:03]  
Encore  It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (2) [7:07]  

Comments An acoustic set with Joan Baez preceded the Dead only sets, set list was: Me & Bobby McGee ; Bye Bye Love ; Lucifer's Eyes ; Children of the 80's; Banks of the Ohio. Iko at midnight. (1) with Matthew Kelly (2) with Joan Baez  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010116.mp3

Thank you my friends for listening and for your support during 2015. Your kindness makes producing this podcast a labor of love. 
May we all be blessed with health, peace and happiness this New Year! 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/25/15

Merry Christmas!

As always, our Christmas Deadpod features some fine acoustic Dead.. this selection comes from a very special show - it took place back on December 6th, 1980 at the Mill Valley Recreation Center in Mill Valley California. The boys put on an acoustic set for some special needs children and young adults and while the performance was not amplified, it was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson. While there are acoustic sets that perhaps sound clearer or a big louder, surely there aren't any that come closest to the spirit of the holidays. I hope you enjoy these songs as you spend a peaceful, loving holiday with your family.

Grateful Dead
Mill Valley Recreation Center
Mill Valley, CA
12/6/80 - Saturday

Dire Wolf [3:24] ;
On The Road Again [2:50] ;
I've Been All Around This World [4:04] ;
Monkey And The Engineer [2:22] ;
Jack-A-Roe [4:47] ;
Cassidy[5:16] ;
Bird Song [8:02] ;
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie [5:32#] ;
Ripple [4:15]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122515.mp3

a photo of the 12/6/80 event

As always my thanks for allowing me the honor of sharing this music with you my friends. 

Peace and love. 

the Professor

Dead Show/podcast for 12/18/15

I am certain that you'll enjoy this second set from the Dead's performance back on November 29th, 1980 in Gaineville, Florida. I found this a delight to listen to ,especially the transitions between songs.. those jams are full of life and fire! They start with a great Shakedown Street, which flows nicely into a Franklin's Tower.The Estimated that follows is Soooooo good, in my opinion.. and not only do they not go into Eyes, they go into an interesting He's Gone.. I think you'll find the music to be very creative  and the space and drums is very interesting.. the Stella Blue that follows the Other One is very powerful.. You'll enjoy the Good Lovin' and Casey Jones which ends this one..


Grateful Dead
Alligator Alley Gym - University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
11/29/80 - Saturday
Two
Shakedown Street [10:18] >
Franklin's Tower [8:07] ;
Estimated Prophet [10:41] >
He's Gone [12:50] >
Truckin' [9:03] >
Drums [5:#38] >
Space [4:51]> The Other One [7:03] >
Stella Blue [10:23] >
Good Lovin' [8:17]

Encore Casey Jones [5:41]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121815.mp3

As we watch this year slide away, just wanted to thank those kind folks who have supported the Deadpod this year - I really appreciate it!

I wish you and yours and most happy and healthy Holiday Season!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/11/15

As we head into the home stretch on 2015, I've decided to bring you another one of my favorites from 1980... this show took place at the University of Florida, Alligator Alley, on November 29th, 1980. This is a day after the show included on '30 Trips Around the Sun' and a day before the show immortalized on Dick's Picks' 8, Atlanta , 11/30/80. The boys were definitely on a roll and I hope you'll enjoy this fine audience recording of this performance this week and set 2 next week.
Being 1980 they roll out with a rocking Alabama Getaway into Promised Land. A wonderful Candyman follows, then Bobby takes over for a New, NEW Minglewood Blues, followed by a nice, lazy Row Jimmy. Mama Tried into Mexicali follows but then we have an excellent Althea. Sailor ->Saint leads us into the set closing Don't Ease Me In..

Grateful Dead
Alligator Alley Gym - University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
11/29/80 - Saturday
One
Alabama Getaway [4:30] >
The Promised Land [3:58] ;
Candyman [7:18] ;
New Minglewood Blues [7:02] ;
Row Jimmy [11:00] ;
Mama Tried [2:30] >
Mexicali Blues [4:36] ;
Althea [8:14] ;
Lost Sailor [6:30] >
Saint Of Circumstance [6:38] >
Don't Ease Me In [3:46]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121115.mp3


I do want to thank the kind friends who have donated to the Deadpod and who are my partners in bringing this music to you. Thank you so much!!!

Remember to keep that LoveLight on and Be Kind :)

Dead Show/podcast for 12/4/15

This week we have some great fun from the second set of the Dead's performance at the Milkweg in Amsterdam, Netherlands back on October 16th, 1981. This week we get to hear the electric set of this impromptu performance, when the band played on borrowed instruments in a club environment. This set is very much a Bobby dominated set, with the boys opening with a nice Playin' in the Band. Then they pull out 'Hully Gully' for the one and only time they ever played it.. this goes into the Wheel, then Bobby takes over for a Samson and Delilah. This then goes into Gloria, and then, for the first time in over 10 years, Bobby leads the boys into a Lovelight. From there they seque into Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad before returning to Playin' In the Band. A nice long Black Peter follows, then the boys end the evening with a spirited Sugar Magnolia.. No encore, but from everything I've read, none was needed. A special evening from all accounts. 

Grateful Dead

Melkweg Amsterdam, Netherlands

10/16/81 - Friday 

Two

Playing In The Band [11:28] >

Hully Gully [3:22] >

The Wheel [6:06] >

Samson And Delilah [7:00] ;

Gloria [7:37] >

Turn On Your Love Light [6:09] >

Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:35] >

Playing In The Band [4:00] >

Black Peter [9:28] >

Sugar Magnolia [9:13]

you can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120415.mp3

Thanks to everyone who entered the Fare Thee Well giveaway! I'll be getting those out to the winners, I only wish I had more copies to send!! 

Remember you can pick up these special sets at www.dead.net

Thanks so much to all of you who have chosen to support the Deadpod. I so very much appreciate the help! 

Remember to keep that love light on.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/27/15

I so hope that everyone had a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
As is my wont around the holidays, this week I'm posting an acoustic set, one of the most famous of those, this comes to us from the Milkweg in Amsterdam on Bobby's birthday, October 16th, 1981.
From all reports a very impromptu appearance, the boys play on borrowed instruments, yet the boys put out a very fun and engaging performance. While we will listen to the electric set next week, I believe the acoustic set fits perfectly for your holiday weekend enjoyment....

Grateful Dead
Melkweg Amsterdam, Netherlands
10/16/81 - Friday

One
On The Road Again [3:20] ;
Dire Wolf [3:27] ;
Monkey And The Engineer [2:34] ;
Bird Song [9:32] ;
Cassidy [5:06] ;
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie [6:03];
The Race Is On [3:12] ;
Ripple [4:27]

My thanks to Rafael for his request of this gem, which frankly I'm surprised I've never featured before...

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112715.mp3

But wait there's more...

Rhino Records and GDP did come through with a few copies of the brand new release celebrating the Fare Thee Well shows of last July, The Best of Fare Thee Well, which is a 2 cd compilation of highlights from the shows in Chicago. I've also received one copy of the final show on July 5th...
You can read all about these fine releases, and order your own copies here.
You may as well take a shot at winning a copy by sending me an email :) my email address for the purpose of this contest is:

thedeadpod@gmail.com

Only entries received there will be eligible to win the CDs. You don't have to donate to the Deadpod to be eligible to win, If you do you only earn karma points :)

Finally its most appropriate to thank each of you for listening to the Deadpod each week, for sending me such kind words and in general, making it a joy and privilege to produce this show each week. It is a blessing to be able to share the love present in these songs and have a bit of it reflect back to me.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/20/15

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from November 21st, 1985 at the Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland CA. Energetic and well-played throughout this one features a fine set list with two songs that would never again be played by the band, 'She Belongs to Me' and 'Walkin' The Dog'...
They open with a wonderful 'Shakedown Street' that rather oddly, goes into a great 'Crazy Fingers'.. I've read that the curtain went up behind the band to a wonderful 'Blues from Allah' mural at that point in the show.... this goes into a nicely played 'Playin' In the Band' with a great jazzy jam leading into the final GD version of 'She Belongs to Me'.. love hearing Garcia sing this.. following drums and space they go into 'The Other One' without the bombs.. Wharf Rat follows then a return to Playin' in the Band and a maniacal 'Gimme Some Lovin' flows into 'In The Midnight Hour'.. the boys return for the 'Walkin' the Dog' encore.. whew!

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA
11/21/85 - Thursday

Two
Shakedown Street ->
Crazy Fingers ->
Playing In The Band ->
She Belongs To Me ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Other One->
Wharf Rat ->
Playing In The Band ->
Gimme Some Lovin' ->
In The Midnight Hour
Encore
Walking The Dog

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112015.mp3

May the music bring peace and light.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/13/15

Yikes! Friday the 13th! but not only is it Friday the 13th it is ODD day! - 11/13/15 :)
I decided such an auspicious occasion deserved an unusual show and I think this one fits the bill. It features *three* songs that would never be played by the band again - one in this first set and the other two in the second set that we'll hear next week.
This is from November 21st, 1985 at the Kaiser in Oakland CA. The show beings with a song that hasn't been played in over 15 years - 'Big Boy Pete'.. they then move into a fun 'Dire Wolf'.. 'Little Red Rooster' features some great Hammond organ from Brett. 'Brown-Eyed Women' follows, always a favorite and in the Uncle->Mexicali that follows Jerry does some fine pickin'.. The set closes with a Ramble on Rose->Looks Like Rain->Might As Well.. It is not a very long first set, nevertheless I hope you enjoy it!
Next week we'll listen to the second set with *two* songs that receive their final performance...



Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA
11/21/85 - Thursday

One
Big Boy Pete ;
Dire Wolf ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Brown Eyed Women ;
Me And My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues ;
Ramble On Rose ;
Looks Like Rain >
Might As Well


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111315.mp3

Be safe, be kind, and thank You my friends for allowing me the pleasure of bringing these tunes to you each week..