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.

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 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  

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/13/26

This week on the Deadpod, we’ve got the second set from the Grateful Dead’s Mardi Gras show on March 3rd, 1987. After the parade winds through, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band joins the boys for a loose and funky “Iko Iko.” It takes a minute for everyone to sync up, but it’s all part of the fun — you can feel how much they’re enjoying themselves.

The set really kicks into gear with “Saint of Circumstance,” followed by a gorgeous “Terrapin Station.” Out of “Drums” and “Space,” the band fires up “Gimme Some Lovin’,” then slides into a sweet “Wharf Rat,” “Throwin’ Stones,” and a big “Touch of Grey” to close things out.

Jerry trips up on a line during the “Brokedown Palace” encore, but the crowd — and the band — help him along. It’s one of those perfectly human Dead moments that make this show fun to hear.

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/3/1987 - Tuesday

Two    

Iko Iko [9:20] ;
Saint Of Circumstance [6:53] ;
Terrapin Station [12:32] >
Drums [7:33] >
Space [6:40] >
Gimme Some Lovin' [5:05] >
Wharf Rat [9:08] >
Throwing Stones [8:42] >
Touch Of Grey [5:34]

Encore    
Brokedown Palace [5:26] 

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/26

This week we return to the post-coma Dead of early 1987 - this show took place on March 3, 1987 at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland. I happen to think the band, and Garcia, shows a real rebound here and hope you agree.

The opening 'Quinn the Eskimo' is a perfect way to elevate the crowd's mood, and Jerry does a fine job on the vocals.. it flows into a nice 'Greatest Story Ever Told ' and Jerry again hits it with a fine 'Loser'. 'Minglewood and 'Tons of Steel' are both well performed, and Bobby does some nice jamming on a fine version of 'Cassidy' 

The highlight of this set has to be fhe 'Mississippi Half-Step'. I think you'll agree that this one reaches a high note, and the set closing 'Promised Land' finishes things off with some great energy.  

 

Grateful Dead

Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/3/1987 - Tuesday
One

The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [4:32] 
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:59] 
Loser [7:08] 
New Minglewood Blues  [7:05] 
Tons Of Steel [5:14] 
Cassidy [6:10] 
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:15] >
The Promised Land [4:15]

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..."may the four winds blow you safely home.." 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/27/26

This week on the Deadpod, we roll into the second set from the band’s show at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, on February 21, 1982.

The set kicks off with a lively China → Rider that flows effortlessly into a spacious Estimated Prophet. The jam here has a jazzy, relaxed vibe, with Bobby laying down some especially tasteful rhythmic textures. Eyes of the World follows — played at that brisk early-’80s tempo that might not be everyone’s favorite, but Garcia’s soaring fills more than make up for it.

After Drums and Space, the band launches into a fascinating Not Fade Away, led off by a wonderful Phil Lesh intro that gradually gathers steam as each player adds their voice to the mix. It builds into a full-on whirlwind, topped by some of Bobby’s trademark calls to the crowd. A heartfelt Brokedown Palace encore closes things out beautifully after a spirited Sugar Magnolia.

 

Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion - University of California
Los Angeles, CA 2/21/1982 - Sunday

Two    
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider >
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
Not Fade Away >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    
Brokedown Palace

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Dead Show/podcast for 2/20/26

Today we head back to February 1982 and the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA for a fine‑sounding tape of a very tasty Grateful Dead set.

They come out of the gate with a wonderful Shakedown; Brent and Phil are all over this one, and it makes for a perfect opener.

A gritty New Minglewood Blues follows, with Bobby leaning into the slide work here and again later on Little Red Rooster.

Jerry is in strong voice on Friend of the Devil and a spacious Bird Song, and the set wraps up in unusual fashion with Bertha sliding straight into Man Smart (Woman Smarter) as a first‑set closer.

Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion – University of California
Los Angeles, CA – 2/21/1982 – Sunday

One
Shakedown Street >
New Minglewood Blues 
Friend Of The Devil 
Me And My Uncle >
Big River 
Bird Song 
Little Red Rooster 
Bertha >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter)

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Dead Show/podcast for 2/13/26

Welcome to this week's Deadpod! We're diving into the second set from the Grateful Dead's homecoming performance at the Oakland Coliseum on February 26, 1990 — the middle night of their Mardi Gras run.

The boys were clearly thrilled to be back in the Bay Area, and that energy radiates through this exceptional set. The pre-drums sequence is absolutely stellar: nearly 30 minutes of Scarlet > Fire flows seamlessly into a spirited Playing, which then blooms into the full Terrapin suite. It's the kind of sustained improvisation that reminds you why these songs belong together.

Coming out of Space, the emotional arc deepens — I Need a Miracle's urgency gives way to one of Jerry's most tender Stella Blues of the era, before Bobby unleashes a joyful, rollicking Lovelight that brings everyone home. The Baby Blue encore provides the perfect denouement to a magical night.

This Mardi Gras run always promised good times, and the band delivered in spades.

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA | February 26, 1990 (Monday)

Set 2
Scarlet Begonias [13:02] >
Fire On The Mountain [15:42]
Playing In The Band [9:58] >
Terrapin Station [12:54] >
Drums > Space >
I Need A Miracle [4:59] >
Stella Blue [8:53] >
Turn On Your Love Light [5:58]

Encore
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [7:13]

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Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!