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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