Dead Show/podcast for 4/24/26

Saturday night in Chi-town brings us a second set that opens with the soon‑to‑be‑released “Touch of Grey,” delivered in a tight, confident reading. A funky “Man Smart (Woman Smarter)” follows, with Jerry and Brent locking into some lively interplay that keeps the energy high. “Terrapin Station” then unfolds and the band shows their trademark virtuosity, taking us on a vibrant, narrative‑driven ride. From there they drop into a deep, heavy Drums and Space segment—one of the real highlights of the set—before slamming into a powerful “Truckin’.”

That sets up the ballad slot, and Jerry turns in an outstanding “Wharf Rat,” rich with emotion and dynamic nuance. Bobby then leads the band into “Throwing Stones,” complete with some fiery Garcia solos, and “Not Fade Away” closes the set in classic call‑and‑response fashion. The crowd, clearly feeling that extra X‑factor in this post‑drums stretch, keeps the “NFA” chant going until the band returns for a heartfelt and moving “Black Muddy River” encore

 

Grateful Dead
UIC Pavilion - University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
4/11/1987 - Saturday

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Touch Of Grey [6:00] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:39] >
Terrapin Station [11:29] >
Drums [7:47] >
Space [6:48#] >
Truckin' [7:14] >
Wharf Rat [8:40] >
Throwing Stones [8:48] >
Not Fade Away [6:18]

Encore     
Not Fade Away [ 0:52] >
Black Muddy River [6:16]  

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"hold onto the memories, they will hold onto you"

  

Dead Show/podcast for 4/17/26

This week's Deadpod takes us to the first Midwestern stop since Garcia's coma, and it seems clear that Jerry is determined to show the fans that he is back and kicking! Following the 'Hell In A Bucket' opener, Jerry delivers a resounding 'Sugaree' with plenty of sparks and flourishes. Bobby's 'New Minglewood Blues is nicely paced - especially brimming with Brent's B3 contributions. The 'Loser' that follows however could well be the highlight of the set - the crowd is really into it and Jerry delivers a masterful reading. Brent's 'Tons of Steel' follows - Brent gives this track a real emotional reading. Bobby next takes us to 'Desolation Row' - somehow remembering all those verses. Jerry ramps it up again with a strong 'Big Railroad Blues' and the ensemble delivers a resounding 'Music Never Stopped' to close this first set. 

  

Grateful Dead
UIC Pavilion - University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
4/11/1987 - Saturday

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Hell In A Bucket [5:55] >
Sugaree [9:27] 
New Minglewood Blues (1) [6:54] 
Loser [7:02] 
Tons Of Steel [5:08] 
Desolation Row [10:25] 
Big Railroad Blues [4:29] 
The Music Never Stopped [7:18]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041726.mp3 

 

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/10/26

 They open with a bouncy "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" before Jerry brings out one of his more poignant ballads, "To Lay Me Down." The introspective mood continues as Bobby rolls into "Lost Sailor," but things pick up speed as he moves into "Saint of Circumstance." Drums and Space follows, slowly building momentum until Phil drops a huge bass bomb leading into "The Other One" — the jamming, psychedelic rendition here is the highlight of the set. They then drift into the haunting "Stella Blue" before "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad" carries us toward the close, punctuated by a high-energy "Satisfaction" led by Bobby and Brent Mydland. The "Brokedown Palace" encore is always a favorite sendoff.

 NOTE: the first version of this was missing Man Smart (Woman Smarter) - this version is corrected and should be downloaded. 

Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 4/9/1982 - Friday

Two    

Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [6:54] ;
To Lay Me Down [9:00] ;
Lost Sailor [6:21] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:19] >
Drums [2:34#] >
Space [7:28] >
The Other One [7:08] >
Stella Blue [7:32] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:11] >
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [6:37]

Encore    
Brokedown Palace [5:14]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041026a.mp3

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/3/26

We roll into the Spring Tour of 1982 on this week’s Deadpod, visiting Rochester, New York, where the boys always seemed to play a great show—and this one is no exception. They open with a jumping “Alabama Getaway” that slides into a tight “Greatest Story Ever Told.” From there the feel shifts from an easy‑rolling “Dire Wolf” into a bluesy “C C Rider.” The band takes flight on a soaring “Bird Song” that stretches out just enough to let you really sink into the jam. They move back into the barroom with “It’s All Over Now” and a bruised “Loser.” Following a raucous “New Minglewood Blues,” the familiar refrain of “China Cat” kicks off a joyous ride into “I Know You Rider,” closing out a smartly constructed, highly satisfying first set.

Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 4/9/1982 - Friday

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Alabama Getaway [4:41] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:58] 
Dire Wolf [3:12] >
C C Rider [7:45] 
Bird Song [8:15] 
It's All Over Now [7:47] 
Loser [6:43] 
New Minglewood Blues [6:58] 
China Cat Sunflower [5:02] >
I Know You Rider [5:23] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040326.mp3  

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/27/26

Nassau Coliseum, March 12, 1992 — and the second set is where the real action is. Bobby charges out of the gate with a muscular 'Saint of Circumstance' that rolls straight into a gorgeous 'Ship of Fools', with Vince's backing vocals elevating the whole thing. Then comes 'Corrina' — percolating along until Phil takes the wheel and steers them into a reprise of 'Playin' in the Band' from the night before, a rare thread connecting two consecutive shows. Drums and Space are worth the listen on their own tonight, before Phil drops the bass bombs that detonate into 'The Other One'. Jerry answers with an emotionally raw 'Stella Blue', and the set closes on a rocking 'Sugar Magnolia'. They come back for one more — a lovely 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue', with Bruce Hornsby lending his accordion to the farewell.

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY  3/12/1992 - Thursday

Two    

Saint Of Circumstance ;
Ship Of Fools >
Corrina >
Playing Reprise >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032726.mp3  

 "Well, I sure don't know what I going for
But I'm gonna go for it for sure (that's for sure)"

Dead Show/podcast for 3/20/26

This week's Deadpod drops us into the Spring 1992 tour, catching the band at the Nassau Coliseum for a rockin' first set that showcases both Phil Lesh and Bruce Hornsby — in what would turn out to be Bruce's final tour with the band.

The set runs a bit short, but that was pretty typical for the latter-day Dead. No matter — the band is in fine form. Phil kicks things off leading the charge on 'Greatest Story Ever Told,' followed by a rousing 'Bertha.' 'Stagger Lee' is another Lesh showcase, though the whole band locks in beautifully by the end. 'Beat It On Down The Line' opens with a full nine-beat intro before Phil delivers a genuine surprise — a standout vocal on 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues,' one of my personal favorite Dead covers. Bruce then steps forward on a heavy, honky-tonk-tinged 'Tennessee Jed.' The boys close out the set on a high note with a spirited 'Promised Land,' Bruce adding a nice solo to send everyone home happy.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

 Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 3/12/1992 - Thursday

One     

Greatest Story Ever Told 
Bertha 
Walkin' Blues 
Stagger Lee 
Beat It On Down The Line 
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues 
Tennessee Jed 
The Promised Land  

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032026.mp3  

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