Dead Show/podcast for 6/5/15

Here is a second set from a show recently requested from one of my listeners, I happen to think this is one of the better shows of this year, June 19th, 1994 from Autzen Stadium in Eugene Oregon. While I didn't think the first set warranted publishing it, I did think this second set would bring a smile to many peoples' faces as they recalled some of the shows they saw in the 90s. This Sunday afternoon set starts off with a nice Scarlet ->Fire, the transition jam and the jam in Fire in particular is unique and interesting and I think you'll enjoy even Vince's contributions here and in this set. They follow with Samson and Delilah (it was a Sunday after all), then into Way To Go Home, and this one is surprisingly good, in my opinion, although it was never anyone's favorite. Then comes the heart of this set, a very good Playin' In the Band into Uncle John's Band. Billy and Mickey do a great Drumz and Space. The Other One that follows is decent if predictable, but I always enjoyed the 90's Wharf Rats and this is a quite good one. Bobby ends the set with a good reading of Good Lovin' .. then the boys come out and do a sweet 'Knockin' as the encore.
This is a decently sized second set, especially for the era, and I hope you'll enjoy it as I thought I should mix it up a little this week on the Deadpod.

Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR (Sunday, 6/19/94)

set 2

Scarlet Begonias ->
Fire on the Mountain 
Samson & Delilah
Way to go Home
Playing in the Band ->
Uncle John's Band ->
Drums ->
Space ->
Other One ->
Wharf Rat ->
Good Lovin'

E: Heaven's Door

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060515.mp3

My most sincere thanks for your kind and generous support. 

Life is Good, let's keep Dancin'! 

Sad News

I was informed that the Deadpod received a DMCA violation notification this week from the lawyers representing the Jerry Garcia estate. Consequently I have had to remove any Deadpods that contained Jerry Garcia Band material and those will no longer be available. I will no longer be able to feature any such material either.
I am hopeful that will be the end of the matter.

-the professor

Dead Show podcast for 5/29/15

This week the Deadpod takes you way back to the spring of 1970 when the Dead made their very first trip across the ocean to England.. this show took place on May 24th, 1970 I decided to publish the entire show as it was not broken into sets, and while the sound leaves alot to be desired it is quite listenable for the most part, and as a historical document of the day I am hoping that you'll get into it as I did. The band once described the crowd at this show as the coldest they ever encountered, and its clear that they work very hard at getting them juiced up as their energy in this set is pretty full tilt. The Casey Jones starts out with very degraded sound but it gets better as Bear dials it in.. the China->Rider is quite good and contains a unique transitional jam. Hard To Handle is classic Pigpen, and you'll hear that he is in fine form throughout this set. The Cryptical->Other One->Cryptical->Attics is a treat, as it is a very early version of Attics.. The Dark Star is excellent, and displays the qualities of the early primal Dark Stars. The Lovelight is over the top, and while sadly again suffering from some sonic degradation, it is still great to hear Pigpen in such fine form.


Grateful Dead
Ted Askeys Lower Pig Farm, Leycett
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England
Date 5/24/70 - Sunday

One [2:14:44] ;

Casey Jones [4:39] ;
China Cat Sunflower [3:17] >
Jam [2:05] >
I Know You Rider [4:14] ;
Hard To Handle [7:52] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:15] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [2:03] >
Drums [2:48] >
The Other One [8:39] >
Cryptical Envelopment [7:24] >
Attics Of My Life [5:36]
Drums [0:26] >
Good Lovin' [1:57] >
Drums [1:27] >
Good Lovin' [6:17] ;
Cold Rain And Snow [5:55] ;
Dark Star [21:21] >
Saint Stephen [6:06] >
Not Fade Away [6:08] >
Turn On Your Lovelight [12:40] >
Darkness Jam [0:34] >
Turn On Your Lovelight [20:00] ; [1:45]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052915.mp3

My sincere thanks to those of you able to contribute to the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/22/15

As we turn the corner this weekend into the unofficial start of summer, we have a smokin' hot set of Dead music to serve as the soundtrack. This is set 3 of the band's performance on May 26th, 1973 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. The boys open with a straight ahead rockin' version of 'Mississippi Half Step'.. some beautiful Garcia licks there in the closing.. then 'Me & My Uncle', then we get into the heart of the matter.. a nice, stretched out 'He's Gone'.. including some great Phil bass and baritone vocals.. then we go into a wonderful stretch of music, one of the best of a very good year as the band dissolves He's Gone into Truckin'.. then we go into a great Other One intro and jam, then a beautiful Eyes of the World->China Doll.. what a day! Keith is on the money here and Billy is as always, outstanding.
As I sit back and enjoy this I marvel at the band's energy here after already having played two smoking' sets. Is it one of the best of that very good year? prehaps.. but it is not worth the argument, it is a pleasure to behold..

Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, CA (5/26/73)

set 3

Mississippi Half-Step
Me and My Uncle
He's Gone
Truckin'
The Other One
Eyes of the World
China Doll
Sugar Magnolia
Casey Jones

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052215.mp3

Have a safe and fun-filled Memorial Day weekend.. 

take a moment to reflect on the men and women who lost their lives in service to the country.. and work for peace.. 

thanks for your support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/15/15

This week's Deadpod featu res a great set of music, from the second of three sets that took place back on May 26th, 1973 at the old Kezar Stadium in San Francisco CA. As I understand it this was an  unusually warm and sunny day in San Francisco and the band's performance matched the weather. The Here Comes Sunshine that opens this second set is in my opinion, one of the better ones the band every played. El Paso follows, then a Loser that is notable for the wonderful interplay between Jerry and Bob.. Beat It on Down the Line is always a crowd pleaser, then Donna Jean sings 'You Ain't Woman Enough....'.. I always get a kick out of that.. Phil follows with a nice Box of Rain, then the highlight of this set, the China->Rider. Not to denigrate either song, but catch the really kewl transition between these two.. its unique and not the ordinary way the band blends these two together..
You'd think that would be enough, but not on this day.. the boys follow with Big River, and excellent Bertha and an Around and Around to keep the crowd dancin'.. then they'll be back for set THREE next week here on the Deadpod..

Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, CA (5/26/73)

set 2

Here Comes Sunshine
El Paso
Loser
Beat it on Down the Line
You Ain't Woman Enough
Box of Rain
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Big River
Bertha
Around and Around

you can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051515.mp3

THANK YOU - to those of you who have kindly supported the Deadpod.. 

I very much appreciate it! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/8/15

This week's Deadpod comes as a result of a request from a longtime supporter of the 'pod.. an excellent choice from 1973.. this is quite a famous show and there have been great tapes around but I'm quite certain you'll enjoy it, and don't believe I've ever featured it on the Deadpod .. This is from Kezar Stadium in San Francisco CA back on May 26th, 1973. The gig featured both Waylon Jennings and the New Riders of the Purple Sage as opening acts and from all reports they both put on fine sets so the crowd was well warmed up by the time the Dead took the stage around 2 in the afternoon. We will hear the first set this week which consists for the most part, of well played classic first set Dead tunes. While most of the surprises and jamming will come in what follows, I think you'll enjoy this fine recording.. I know I find myself dreaming of sitting out in the sunshine when I heard the opening notes of 'Jack Straw'.. I hope you'll forgive me for consecutive weeks that include 'The Race Is On' but it's always fun to hear... They Love Each Other is one of the bounciest versions ever! It's hard not to imagine Garcia smiling on this one.. The Playin' in the Band that closes the set is tight and jazzy and gives a hint as to the what is to come..

Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, CA (5/26/73)

set 1

Promised Land
Deal
Jack Straw
Tennessee Jed
The Race Is On
Sugaree
Mexicali Blues
Row Jimmy
Looks Like Rain
They Love Each Other
Playing in the Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050815.mp3

As always my thanks to those of you who have been able to contribute to support the Deadpod.. 
I am fortunate to have such great listeners..........

Dead Show/podcast for 5/1/15

Here we are in the beautiful month of May - Kentucky Derby weekend no less - so I wanted to bring you a set that of course included the band's wonderful rendition of George Jones'  'The Race Is On'.. In addition, this pick comes from the fabulous Frost Amphitheater back in the fine year of 1989..  This week's show from May 6th, 1989, happened to be a Rex benefit as well, and I think it is a fine example of the band's work during this period which was always easy to listen to and enjoy.
While the setlist is perhaps not extraordinary, aside from the Race Is On's inclusion, the songs are all quite up tempo (with the exception of Walkin' Blues and a perhaps not the best-played version of West LA.. ) and I'm sure the crowd was enjoying itself in the California sunshine. I hope you enjoy this one as well..........

Frost Amphitheater, Stanford CA (5/6/89)

Jack Straw
Peggy-O
Walkin' Blues
They Love Each Other
The Race is On
West L.A. Fadeaway
Just a Little Light
Queen Jane Approximately
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050115.mp3

My thanks to all of you - your support makes doing the Deadpod a joy in my life! 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/24/15

Ask and you shall receive.. at least sometimes.. :) this week's Deadpod was the result of a request just posted on the Facebook page for 8/23/68.. this is a great performance and a pretty damm good tape.. it took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles CA the night before 'Two From The Vault' was recorded.. this features the Dead during one of their most creative periods. I just love the energy on this tape.. the opening Other One on this tape just crackles with it.. The Dark Star is full of Pigpen's funky organ in that characteristic early opening.. The Eleven is one of my favorite versions ever.. and there's really no words to describe the Alligator->Caution.. this is the highlight of an incredible show.. dig it.

Grateful Dead
Shrine Exhibition Hall, Los Angeles CA  8/23/68 

Cryptical Envelopment [1:50] ->
Drums [0:14] ->
The Other One [4:08] ->
Cryptical Envelopment [6:33];[0:06]%[0:03] ;
Dark Star [15:26] ->
Saint Stephen [4:39] ->
The Eleven [10:53#]
Death Don't Have No Mercy [#8:02] ;
Alligator [3:40] ->
Drums [6:54] ->
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) [20:28] >
Feedback [3:09]


you can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042315.mp3

A very special thank you to the Sisters and Brothers who support the Deadpod..

Be well everyone!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/17/15

Spring is finally arriving around here and my thoughts turned to the great Spring tour of Europe 72. Since that tour is completely released on the box set I am going to share with you this week a wonderful set from the fall of 1972. This show took place on October 27th, 1972 in Columbus Ohio. I don't have, nor do I believe there exists, a copy of the first set that matches the quality of the audience recording of set 2 that I've chosen for this week's Deadpod. This is said to be Bear's recording and I would not doubt that from the quality - I do think you'll enjoy it. Beyond that the performance is first rate. Especially from Truckin' through The Other One, to a Mississipi Half-Step(!) the band is on fire. I'm a huge fan fo the Uncle John's encore as well.. a great set from a great year.. I hope you enjoy this one! 

Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH (10/27/72)

set2

Greatest Story Ever Told
Ramble On Rose
TrucKin
The Other One
Mississippi Half-Step
Morning Dew
Tomorrow Is Forever
Promised Land
Deal
Sugar Magnolia
Uncle John's Band

E: One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041715.mp3

Thank you for listening, and for your support which makes the Deadpod possible. 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/10/15

This week we will listen to the second set from the Dead's performance that took place on April 15th, 1983 in Rochester NY. This is a very long, sometimes meandering set, that clocks in at over one hour and 47 minutes. Despite its length, it seems a bit void of Garcia vocals. The set starts out well enough with a Feel Like A Stranger and Samson and Delilah to get the crowd moving. Brent follows with 'Maybe You Know' a tune I always enjoyed until he stopped performing it in '86. After that we get a very soulful 'He's Gone' which leads into one of only three performances of a little ditty that has been called 'Bob Star' or 'Little Star' .. this leads into a long and quite space drums and space. Five songs follow post space, all pretty well played and ending with a 'Johnny B Goode'. Jerry comes out for the encore with a 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' which was done quite often in that slot during this period.

War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, NY (4/15/83)

set 2

Feel Like a Stranger
Samson and Delilah
Ship of Fools
Maybe You Know How I Feel
He's Gone
drums->space->
Throwin' Stones
Not Fade Away
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Around and Around
Johnny B. Goode

Baby Blue

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041015.mp3

Thank you so much for your support my friends! 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/3/15

This week's Deadpod has been on my request list for quite awhile, and in reviewing that list I decided it was time to pull it out. This show comes to us from April 15th, 1983 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester NY. There seems to be lots of good memories of this show, and while I don't think it was their strongest outing of the year, it is an enjoyable and generally wellplayed performance I think you'll enjoy. A Shakedown opener is always a great way to start out a show and we're treated to a good one here. Brent's keyboards add a nice, uptempo feeling here and Jerry does a great job with his leads and vocals - listen for how he changes the words at one point. 'My Brother Esau' follows in the second slot - a strange position for this number, I think, and frankly I think it takes the band a bit to work into the emotional feel of this number, following Shakedown. I enjoy this number, but to my ears there's a bit of dissonance here. A nice Brown-Eyed Women follows, but it is marred by microphone problems which steal from us Jerry's first couple verses. Little Red Rooster has the additional Brent verses that often popped up during this period. Dire Wolf follows, a personal favorite, then Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication, followed by a nice set ending Deal.
We'll hear set 2 next week,

War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, NY (4/15/83)

Shakedown Street
My Brother Esau
Brown Eyed Women
Little Red Rooster
Dire Wolf
Lazy Lightnin'
Supplication
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040315.mp3

Thanks for picking this up and for your kind support! You're the best! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/27/15

While I wouldn't say this second set was overshadowed by the first, it is one of the rare second sets that is shorter than its first set..the band however does not let up on the jamming as this second set is a true pleasure to relive. They come out of the box hot and fast with an excellent Eyes of the World, played in the uptempo fashion.. despite the furious pace there are plenty of beautiful Garcia licks sure to get you moving.  Eyes then moves into an unusual but interesting short space that leads into the fabulously funky 'Dancin' In the Streets'.. again here, Garcia and Lesh in particulary provide plenty of interesting leads and take their time exploring the beat. They transition nicely into the unmistakable entrance to 'Wharf Rat'. In contrast to the frenzied pace of Eyes, this Wharf Rat is quite languid, building the drama in the music along with the tragic story - always one of my favorites.. . the transition into Franklin's Tower is a bit abrupt but the standalong Franklin's is a rare treat.

Garcia here is really playing his guitar like ringing a bell.. :) As with every song in this set they take their time and develop the melody - in this case almost 14 minutes of delightful playing. 

The close with a rockin', delightful, Sugar Magnolia... Then they return with, surprise (since it is Saturday - 'One More Saturday Night', but indicating I think how much fun they had, a double encore of a nice 'Uncle John's Band'.. man I can only imagine how happy the fans went home after this one! 

Grateful Dead

Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/19/77)

set 2

Eyes of the World

Dancin' in the Streets

Wharf Rat

Franklin's Tower

Sugar Magnolia

encores:

One More Saturday Night

Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032715.mp3

Finally my thanks to those of you who so kindly donated to support the Deadpod - 

thank you so much  - you are the best ! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/20/15

This week's Deadpod features a quite wonderful show from 1977. This show took place back on March 19th 1977 at Winterland in San Francisco. Perhaps overlooked a bit because of the band's iconic performances in May of that year, this show features a huge first set (both in terms of length as well as power of performance). The band plays a number of great classic first set songs, and plays them all very well, before breaking into a  the second part of this set which is almost a second set itself - Estimated, Terrapin and then a 30 minute trifecta of Playin->Samson->Playin that features some truly spectacular exploration from Garcia. 

Do yourself a favor and spend some time with this set.. 

Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/19/77)

Bertha
Mama Tried
Loser
Big River
They Love Each Other
Looks Like Rain
Tennessee Jed
Estimated Prophet
Terrapin Station->
Playin' in the Band->
Samson and Delilah->
Playin' in the Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032015.mp3

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Dead show/podcast for 3/13/15

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Band's performance on March 18th, 1971 at the Fox Theater in St. Louis Missouri. This is clearly a great performance from a great year. Starting with the Other One the band really delivers a great performance. Jerry does a great version of Wharf Rat here and the band displays how it can turn on a dime with Billy as the solo drummer in the transitions, especially from Greatest Story into Johnny B. Goode.  The highlight of this set might have to be Pigpen on the Caution - this is a great version..


Grateful Dead
Fox Theatre St. Louis, MO
3/18/71 - Thursday
Set 2

Truckin' [#6:41] >
The Other One [0:17] >
Drums [5:53] >
The Other One [12:#05] >
Wharf Rat [11:50] ;
Sugar Magnolia [6:13] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told >
Johnny B. Goode (1) [6:09] ;
Not Fade Away [6:27] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [3:#14] >
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) [15:02] >
Feedback [1:36] ;
Uncle John's Band [6:37]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031315.mp3

I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod...and want to thank those of you who have supported us. 

We could always use some support so I hope that you might consider making a donation if you can... thanks............

Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/15

Spring is supposed to be springing .. soon... so I plan to hurry it along with this beauty from 1971 which should generate a little heat... This comes to you from the City of Blues, St. Louis back on March 18th, 1971 (there has been some dustups over that date... some say the 17th.. I have no dog in this fight).. As with most artifacts from that year this one should please all but the Touchiest of Heads.. :)
There are plenty of standards here in set 1 and best of all plenty of PIGPEN ;)
Check out the fabulous version of Me & Bobby McGee, China-Rider and *the Rub* :)
set 2 should provide some mindmelting jams next week...

Grateful Dead
Fox Theatre St. Louis, MO
3/18/71 - Thursday
One

Casey Jones ;
Me And My Uncle ;
Big Boss Man ;
Bertha ;
Me And Bobby McGee ;
Loser ;
China Cat Sunflower->
I Know You Rider ;
The Rub ;
Playing In The Band ;
Cumberland Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030615.mp3

My thanks to everyone whose contributions have kept us publishing the Deadpod!

The Deadpod could always use your support. I hope you will consider a donation. 

Thank you my friends. 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/27/15

This week's Deadpod comes from exactly 25 years ago, the Mardi Gras show that occurred on February 27th, 1990 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. We'll hear the second set this week, which starts off with a long drums that allowed the Mardi Gras parade to wind its way all around the arena. The band goes into an appropriately themed Iko, Iko and Man Smart, Woman Smarter before settling into their more standard second set. A nicely done Standing on the Moon leads into Truckin' and Spoonful pre-drums. Afterwards a strong Other One, leads into a very well done Morning Dew. The boys wrap up the set with a Not Fade Away into Throwing Stones but return for a short, but sweet, We Bid You Goodnight.

Grateful Dead
Oakland Arena (2/27/90)

set 2

Iko Iko
Man Smart/Woman Smarter
Standing on the Moon
Truckin'
Spoonful
drums
The Other One
Morning Dew
Throwin' Stones
Not Fade Away

We Bid You Goodnight

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022715.mp3

As we bid adieu to February I hope those March winds will blow all our troubles away....

My thanks for your support. I couldn't do the Deadpod without it! 

Best wishes to everyone hoping for Chicago Tickets! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/20/15

Laissez les bon temps roulez!

Yes this week (and next) I decided we should celebrate Mardi Gras with a wonderful Mardi Gras show from back in the spring of 1990. This show from the Oakland Arean,has a very laid back vibe that builds and becomes more and more psychedelic and interesting as the show went on. I really liked the jam in Sugaree and the Bird Song that ends this first set is excellent.
I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod - Fat Tuesday may be over but we can still roll it!

Grateful Dead
Oakland Arena (2/27/90)

set 1

Let the Good Times Roll
Feel Like a Stranger
Sugaree
Victim or the Crime
Mississippi Half-Step
Masterpiece
Bird Song

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022015.mp3

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod. I deeply appreciate it and hope you keep enjoying the shows! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/13/15

Yowza! When a tape such as the one we're going to hear this week sees the light of day I simply can't contain my enthusiasm.This tape comes from June 5th, 1970 - Fillmore West San Francisco California.. that's right 1970.. one of the greatest watershed years in the band's history and one that has always been sadly underrepresented in terms of recordings.. Furthurmore the provenance of this tape traces back to Bear who recorded it on a Sony 770 reel to reel deck. We have both an acoustic and electric set.. and I can't possible not play the entire set for you this week.
Naturally there are various tape dropouts and cuts, reel flips, etc... a small price to pay for this fabulous treasure, in my opinion. This is a real beauty my friends.. I hope you savor it as much as I have!

Grateful Dead
Fillmore West, San Francisco CA
June 5, 1970 Friday

Acoustic Set:
Missing:Dire Wolf
I Know You Rider
Silver Threads And Golden Needles
Friend Of The Devil
Me And My Uncle
Black Peter
/New Speedway/Boogie*

Electric Set:
/Cold Rain And Snow*
Easy/Wind*
Mama Tried
Cryptical-Drums-Other One-Cryptical Reprise/*
/Attics Of My Life*
Hard To Handle
It's A Man's World
Uncle John's Band
/Saint Stephen*
Casey Jones

*denotes cuts or abrupt reel stops & start

PA hum thru-out the show

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021315.mp3

I thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod - I really appreciate it! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/6/15

This week's Deadpod features a darn good second set from November 2nd, 1977 when the boys played at Seneca College in Toronto Canada. This set features a kind of slow build up to a real apex of jamming and finishes off strong as well. This second set has a somewhat unusual order.. it starts with a nice Sampson and Delilah goes into a rather slower Ship of Fools. Then we get an uptempo Good Lovin' followed by Donna's 'Sunrise'.. then we get one of the highlights of the show, a killer Scarlet->Fire.. that goes into Estimate Prophet. As Estimated closes we hear Jerry bring out 'St. Stephen' much to the delight of the crowd. the Truckin' that follows is wonderfully done.  They follow the rockin' Around and Around with a rare Terrapin Station encore which is quite well done.
A really nice way to pass some time in the dead of Winter...

Field House (Seneca College), Toronto, Canada

(11/2/77)

set 2

Samson and Delilah
Ship of Fools
Good Lovin'
Sunrise
Scarlet Begonias
Fire on the Mountain
Estimated Prophet
St. Stephen
Truckin'
Around and Around

Terrapin Station

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020615.mp3

My most sincere thanks to my friends who have so kindly supported the Deadpod. I really appreciate it. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/30/15

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr... given that many of us are in the icy grips of old man Winter, I thought it appropriate to fulfill a request for a show from north of the Border.. yes the Great White North, Canada.. This is I believe one of the better shows from that great country, from November 2nd, 1977 at Seneca College in Toronto Canada. In this week's first set you'll immediately tell the band hasn't lost the magic that made this one of the great years in Grateful Dead history, as the band is tight and sounding great throughout. There is a really hot 'Big River' and 'Looks Like Rain'.. but the real highlight i sone of the better 'Lazy Lightnin'>Supplication' jams where Jerry just shreds.. I know you're going to enjoy it.

Field House (Seneca College), Toronto, Canada

(11/2/77)

Set one: 

Promised Land
They Love Each Other
Me and My Uncle
Big River
Candyman
Looks Like Rain
Ramble on Rose
Lazy Lightnin'
Supplication
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod013015.mp3

Stay safe and warm and fire up this week's Deadpod! 

thanks for your support... I Really Appreciate it! 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/23/15

If you liked last week's Deadpod you are sure to enjoy the late show from the same date and location! 

Yes this week we'll hear the Jerry Garcia Band from September 20th, 1976 at the Astor Theater in Reading PA. This late show features the same great lineup with Keith and Donna, Ron Tutt and of course the great John Kahn on bass. Yes, this is still an audience recording, some it is oversaturated.. you might hear that baby again.. :) still its a great set.. love all of these songs.. 

"Listen to my story, Ride the Mighty High!" 

Jerry Garcia Band

Astor Theater

Reading, PA

9/20/76

Late Show

The Way You Do The Things You Do [8:14]  

Catfish John [12:02]

Sugaree [11:11]

Knockin' On Heaven's Door [14:22]

Mystery Train [10:20]

Tore Up Over You [9:26]

Mission In The Rain > [8:34]

My Sisters And Brothers [7:16]

Ride Mighty High [8:08]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012315.mp3

Best of luck to everyone who mail ordered for the 50th Anniversary shows in Chicago!! 

My thanks to everyone who has supported the Deadpod.. It is a privilege to bring this music to you every week.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/16/15

I figured it was time for a January thaw with some sweet Jerry Garcia Band music, and I was recently turned on to a pretty good show that hasn't been heard too much I don't think. This is an audience recording that comes to us from September 20th, 1976 from the Astor Theater in Reading PA. While some songs are a bit over saturated I really enjoyed listening to this performance and hope you do as well. These tunes are really nicely explored, and I really enjoy the sound that comes from having both Keith and Donna Godchaux in the band at this time. This week i'm playing the early show from this date, let me know if you would enjoy hearing the late show next week, after you hear how this one sounds. The show itself contains many favorites for the period, and Jerry's voice is great on these.. hope you enjoy it!

Jerry Garcia Band
Astor Theater
Reading, PA
9/20/76


--Early Show begin--
1. They Love Each Other [7:54]
2. Russian Lullaby [12:49]
3. After Midnight [13:36]
4. Stir It Up [12:08]
5. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) [9:58]
6. Who Was John [13:00]
7. Friend Of The Devil [8:45]
8. Midnight Moonlight [9:53]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011615.mp3

As always, I very much appreciate your support of the Deadpod which makes the show possible.. 

thanks, love and light.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/9/15

I'm hoping that this high energy second set from the New Year's Eve show of 1969 helps to warm you up if you are stuck in the deep freeze as I am this week.. This tape has some choice early versions of some classic tunes as well as some that were played very infrequently that you may never have heard.. Alligator and the jams that come from it are a great start, The Eleven is fab, the early version of High Time - a favorite of mine. There are several cuts on this tape, and I hope that they don't interfere with your enjoyment of this slice of Grateful Dead history...

Grateful Dead

Boston Tea Party Boston, MA

12/31/69 - Wednesday

set 2: 

Tuning

Alligator ->;

Drums  ->

Alligator  ->

Jam  ->

And We Bid You Good Night Jam ->

Alligator ->

Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) ->

Feedback ->

Good Lovin'  ->

Drums  ->

The Eleven 

High Time  

Cumberland Blues

Big Boy Pete 

Not Fade Away 

Seasons 

The Race Is On 

Silver Threads And Golden Needles

Slewfoot 

Dancing In The Street

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010915.mp3

As always, let me express my thanks to the generous folks who keep the Deadpod alive through their kind donations.. .

Stay Warm :) 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/2/15

Happy New Year!!

While I toyed with the idea of not featuring a New Years Eve show the fact is that it is one date that the band was well-known for their performances. I did however choose the band's only non-bay area New Years Eve Performance - this takes place 12/31/69 at the Boston Tea Party in Boston, MA. The band puts on a great performance here and we're lucky to have a very good recording of their efforts. We'll listen to the first set this week and set 2 next.
The band starts with an interesting China ->Rider, but I really enjoy the 'Next Time You See Me' with Pigpen and Jerry on vocals. Black Peter is quite blusey and followed by the great Pigpen on 'Hard to Handle'. Mason's Children, a staple of the early days, is well jammed out and followed by a nice Dire Wolf. The band closes set one with a somewhat sparse arrangement of 'Uncle John's Band'..

Grateful Dead
Venue Boston Tea Party
Location Boston, MA
Date 12/31/69 - Wednesday

One - 1:07:40
Intro
China Cat Sunflower >
Jam  >
I Know You Rider
Mama Tried
Next Time You See Me
Cold Rain And Snow
Black Peter
Hard To Handle
Me And My Uncle
Mason's Children
Dire Wolf
Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010215.mp3

My thanks to everyone who has been able to support the Deadpod - I really appreciate it!!!


My wishes for a 2015 filled with peace and love and light.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/25/14

Merry Christmas!

yes the Deadpod is coming to you a day early in the spirit of the season.. Hoping that this finds you and yours healthy and happy today and sharing some acoustic Jerry to make your day, and weekend a little brighter. This is a BIG package under your tree (or in your ipod :) as I decided one show was just not enough to thank you all for another great year here on this bright blue ball.. First off, one of the great Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band shows from the legendary run at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater in New York City, October 21st 1987. This is the early show - amazing energy and performance from these guys. The lineup featured David Kemper on drums, John Kahn of course on bass, Sandy Rothman on mandolin, dobro, banjo and vocals and the great David Nelson on guitar and vocals.

Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
October 21, 1987 Early Show
New York, NY

SET 1
Blue Yodel #9
Spike Driver Blues
I've Been All Around This World
I'm Troubled
Drifting With The Tide
If I Lose
Trouble In Mind
Gone Home
Ragged But Right

I couldn't leave it there - I always enjoy hearing the great music Jerry produced in his later years with David Grisman. As I was looking for something to include from that collaboration I came upon this famous show which I don't believe I've featured before on the Deadpod. I couldn't cut anything out so I just included it all.


Jerry Garcia and David Grisman
August 25, 1991
Goldcoast Concert Bowl
Squaw Valley, CA

SET 1
Jack-A-Roe
Spring In California
Grateful Dawg
Louis Collins
Off To Sea Once More
Friend Of The Devil
Two Soldiers
So What?
SET 2
Russian Lullaby
Dawg's Waltz
The Thrill is Gone
Old Rocking Chair
Arabia
Eat My Dust*
Ripple*
SHOW NOTES
* w/ Bela Fleck
Bill Graham's last big project.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122514.mp3

I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod, (and that I haven't overloaded you!)

Thanks for a great year, we'll be back on our usual date next year, on Friday January 2nd.
So let me wish you a Happy New Year as well!

Thanks for your contributions which keep the Deadpod afloat.

Sending you all peace and love and wishes for a better, more peaceful 2015.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/19/14

This week's Deadpod features some ferocious Garcia jamming, and again, while the tape is not perfect, for fans like us, this is well worth listening to and experiencing. Of course this week is the remainder of the show from 12/10/72 at Winterland in San Francisco CA. This show features a spectacular 'Other One'.. the band drifts into this following some very interesting jamming out of Truckin'. Sit back and experience where this jam takes you, I think you'll be quite surprised at the varied landscapes here. They follow this spectacular jam with a nice Deal and a very good Sugar Magnolia. Ramble on Rose has a rather different but pleasing location in the setlist, followed by Johnny B Goode to close the set and put a mark on what the boys knew to be a great performance. The boys return with a sweet and well done 'Uncle John's Band' as an encore. What a nice way to end the show..

Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (12/10/72)

Truckin'
The Other One
Deal
Sugar Magnolia
Ramble On Rose
Johnny B. Goode

Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121914.mp3

Thanks so much for picking up the Deadpod, and for your kind support this year. 

I very much appreciate it! 

Happy Chanukah! and look for our acoustic show next friday, to take you through the after Christmas weekend.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/12/14

While this week's Deadpod features a tape that is not complete, and has some cuts, I still believe it is strong enough to feature for this week and next. This show comes to us from Winterland Arena, where the band performed after a short break from touring on December 12, 1972. Unfortunately most of the first set is missing. What we have starts with a great 'Bertha', following that is Garcia at full force during an incendiary 'Playin' In the Band'. This beauty goes on for about 20 minutes of first class Jerry virtuosity. I love this version. While this tape is not the highest quality recording, its worth listening to just for this performance. The band moves into a much more standard Casey Jones to close the first set.

We'll listen to the first part of the second set as well, which opens with a rockin' Promised Land followed by a nice Stella Blue. The China Cat->I Know You Rider opens up very nicely, especially in the transition jam, and leaves us wanting more, which we'll hear next week. 

Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (12/10/72)

from set 1:

Bertha
Playing in the Band
Casey Jones

Set 2:

Promised Land
Stella Blue

Jack Straw
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121214.mp3

Thank you for sharing this trip with me, and for your support, which makes the Deadpod possible!! 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/5/14

There is no way I wouldn't come back to this show this week and present this wonderful second set. Of course this is from December 12th, 1990 at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado. While it takes a few verses for the boys to catch on fire, once they do they roll on through a 2 hour set full of passion and energy that makes this one of the best shows of a very good year.  They start with a nice China ->Rider that rolls into a really pretty Looks Like Rain.. Hornsby adds some wonderful touches here. Somewhat surprisingly, Iko follows, but that perhaps is not as surprising as the Dark Star that crashes from it. This one is pretty well formed, and a real treat to listen to throughout. The band rolls into a nice Terrapin Station following, and gives its audience a bit of a break as it winds into drums and space. Jerry, Bob and Phil give the Watchtower that follows its dark streak then Garcia provides a wonderful Stella Blue. I won't attempt to describe it.. just listen.
They come out with an excellent Throwing Stones->Not Fade Away to close the set. The Weight that follows has long been one of my favorite encores when done well, and this was I think was.

I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod.

McNichols Arena, Denver, CO (12/12/90)

set 2:

China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Looks Like Rain
Iko Iko
Dark Star
Terrapin Station
drums
All Along the Watchtower
Stella Blue
Throwin' Stones
Not Fade Away

The Weight

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120514.mp3
A special THANK YOU to my friends who support the Deadpod.
I am so grateful to you.

Be well everyone, spread joy and happiness if you can.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/28/14

Our day after Thanksgiving Deadpod takes us way back to a famous date in Grateful Dead history - January 31st, 1970 - the day the band was 'set up like a bowling pin' down in New Orleans. Yes the boys were arrested earlier this day but played that same night the set that we are going to listen to this week. This show is quite odd, in that the first set is electric, the second is acoustic - mainly due to Phil blowing his amp at the end of set 1. This gives me a chance to present some great acoustic Dead - mainly Bob and Jerry but Pigpen puts in a *fabulous* Katie Mae. I know there are many of you out there you enjoy the acoustic sets around the holiday and I simply felt the first set was worth including here as it is quite interesting as well.
The acoustic second set was of course soon after incorporated as the first set in the band's famous concerts in May of 1970...

Grateful Dead
The Warehouse New Orleans, LA 1/31/70 - Saturday

One - 48:02
Intro [0:17] ;
Cold Rain And Snow [5:30];
Mama Tried [2:41];
Dire Wolf [3:56];
Big Boss Man [4:47];
Morning Dew [10:09];
Mason's Children [6:#08];
Me And My Uncle [3:13];
Hard To Handle [6:31];

Two - 22:23
Tuning [0:30] ;
Long Black Limousine [4:55];
Seasons Of My Heart [4:48];
Sawmill [2:51];
Bound In Memories (Old, Old House) [3:39];
The Race Is On [2:55];

Three - 35:25
Black Peter [7:13] >
Little Sadie [3:24] >
I've Been All Aroundnd This World [3:03];
Katie Mae [4:23];
Cumberland Blues [3:28];

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadshow112814.mp3


When I count my blessings I do not forget to include all of you - for showing me the love that keeps the Deadpod on the air.

Thank you.

I hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoy the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/21/14

All the snowy weather this week reminded me of a show I saw out in Denver at McNichols one year.. this is a great show, I think, and I decided that it would be fun to share it with you. This one highlights the rejuvenation I think Hornsby sparked in the Dead, and especially in Garcia. He's all over this one and lots of fun throughout.. This first set is marked by a fine Candyman, a crazy Mexicalli->Maggie's Farm, a simply rocking Loose Lucy and a fantastic Deal. 

McNichols Arena, Denver, CO (12/12/90)

Touch of Grey
Greatest Story Ever Told
Candyman
Walkin' Blues
Loose Lucy
Mexicali Blues
Maggie's Farm
Queen Jane Approximately
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112114.mp3

I hope you enjoy it! 

Thanks to everyone who has supported the Deadpod. 

I really appreciate the help and support.. one love. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/14/14

We're lucky enough to hear the second set from the Dead's performance on 10/29/77 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Illinois this week. This is a fine recording of a strong set.. Bertha opens with that unique tempo the band was working on at this time and it sounds mighty fine.. Good Lovin' is better than usual.. Friend of the Devil and Estimated are played crisply but for me the magic starts with the jazzy Garcia guitar in Eyes.. very nicely done and one of my favorite versions of this tune during this time. St. Stephen is powerful.. moving into a heavy Not Fade Away.. Black Peter is soulful and sung with great effect. Sugar Magnolia and One More Saturday Night display the band's competence at great Rock N Roll. All in all a fine accompaniment to a Fall day or evening :) 

Field House (Northern Illinois U), De Kalb, IL (10/29/77)

set 2

Bertha
Good Lovin'
Friend of the Devil
Estimated Prophet
Eyes of the World
St. Stephen
Not Fade Away
Black Peter
Sugar Magnolia
drums
Sunshine Daydream

One More Saturday Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111414.mp3

My sincere thanks for your support. 

My love to you all. 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/7/14

One of the joys of producing the Deadpod comes from the many fine folks I've met, even if only through the medium of the internet, since I started to publish these shows. This week's show comes from a suggestion from one of those old friends, and it is an excellent suggestion.. This show comes to us from DeKalb Illinois and was performed during the Fall tour of 1977, on 10/29/77. The show begins with an unusual but rocking 'Might As Well'.  A nice version of Jack Straw is followed by the appearance of the Dire Wolf, oftentimes a harbinger for me of a great night. After a well played Looks Like Rain, Jerry delivers a wonderful Loser. El Paso and Ramble on Rose follows. Then Minglewood and Must've Been The Roses lead into a spectacular version of Let It Grow. We simply have to take Phil on his word in the introduction to this gem...

Field House (Northern Illinois U), De Kalb, IL (10/29/77)

Might As Well
Jack Straw
Dire Wolf
Looks Like Rain
Loser
El Paso
Ramble on Rose
New Minglewood Blues
It Must Have Been the Roses
Let it Grow

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110714.mp3

As the chill of the impending Winter begins to make itself known here, I hope this fine music keeps your spirit high. Thanks to all of you who make the Deadpod what it is, I so appreciate your support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/31/14

Halloween always seems to be a favorite holiday for Deadheads so seeing as this Halloween fell on a Friday I thought I should play one of the band's shows that took place on this date. This one comes to us from 1985.. sure not the band's strongest year but I think this first set is alot of fun, especially here at the start, so I'm hoping you enjoy the frivolity and enjoy yourself as you reminisce perhaps of Halloween's past and enjoy the present..........

Carolina Coliseum (U of South Carolina), Columbia, SC (10/31/85)

Finiculi Funicula

Space
Werewolves of London
Music Never Stopped
West L.A. Fadeaway
Mama Tried
Mexicali Blues
Tennessee Jed
Looks Like Rain
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod103114.mp3

Big thanks and hugs to everyone who is able to support the Deadpod.. 

I really appreciate it!! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/24/14

In casting about for a show to fit some recent requests, I came across this well-known yet astonishing work of unparalleled psychedelia. Unfortunately there is no Pigpen on this night (or the next) which is what my listener had requested, however I'm confident that the peerless jamming and enthusiasm present on this recording will allow me to be excused for that omission. This show starts with an excellent Dark Star (and its so nice to hear it in one of its earlier formations), then goes into a wonderful St. Stephen and The Eleven which is just wonderful - I'm especially fond of the ending jam in the Eleven - before going into a song which never should have left, Death Don't Have No Mercy.. The second set follows and while perhaps not as strong as the first, the Cryptical and the Other One features some great work by Phil, which is also noticeable in the New Potato Caboose (as sadly the lack of keyboards). The show ends with some intense and jamming and, the then popular Feedback..

Grateful Dead
Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco CA
10/12/68 - Saturday

 Set 1


Dark Star ->
Saint Stephen ->
The Eleven ->
Death Don't Have No Mercy 


Set 2

Cryptical Envelopment ->
Drums ->
The Other One ->
Cryptical Envelopment ->
New Potato Caboose ->
Jam ->
Drums ->
Jam ->

Feedback

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102414.mp3

May your week be filled with kindness and enlightenment. 

My most sincere thanks for your generous support of the Deadpod! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/17/14

This week's Deadpod, the second set from Barcelona Spain on October 19th, 1981, bursts out of the gate with a smoking Scarlet Begonias into Fire on the Mountain. Garcia clearly wants this one to stand out, and his leads throughout are choice. Garcia is clearly inspired throughout.. even on the Sailor ->Saint, Garcia shines on one of the best versions ever... there's a nice little space that follows, then after a short drums an excellent, if too short, full blown Spanish Jam leads into a very fine Other One. The Stella Blue that flows out from that is excellent as is the Sugar Magnolia with full blowin Weir driving this one.. A fine show from start to finish, I hope you enjoy this one.

Sports Palace, Barcelona, Spain (10/19/81)

Set 2

Scarlet Begonias->
Fire on the Mountain->
Lost Sailor->
Saint of Circumstance->
drums->
Spanish Jam->
The Other One->
Stella Blue->
Sugar Magnolia

Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101714.mp3

Thank you so much for your support. The Deadpod couldn't exist without you. 

I'm so glad you listen - and hope you have a fine week.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/10/14

As far as I know, this was the Dead's only performance in Spain, and while I recall wearing this tape out at one time I hadn't thought about it for some time, until I came across it again searching for a show for this week's 'pod. I'm thrilled to have rediscovered it. There's plenty of energy here as the band, and Garcia, seem pumped for the end of this European tour. This set starts off plenty hot with Jack Straw leading into a sparkling Franklin's Tower. Even the cowboy tunes shine from Garcia's treatment. Loser then goes into a jamming CC Rider with Weir giving some great vocals. The Passenger features some great Phil bombs throughout. Who doesn't like Althea and Jerry shreds on this one.. The Let it Grow is phenomenal, and one of the best of the year for sure.. and we've just finished set 1, set 2 is even better.. next week..

Sports Palace, Barcelona, Spain (10/19/81)

set 1:

Jack Straw->
Franklin's Tower
Mama Tried->
Mexicali Blues
Loser->
C.C. Rider
Tennessee Jed
Passenger
Althea->
Let it Grow

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101014.mp3

I hope you enjoy the show... and my thanks for the kindness you show in keeping the Deadpod on the air through your donations.. very much appreciated! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/3/14

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Dead's performance at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse NY on September 24th, 1982. This is quite a fine set, and opens with an unusual Brent opener - Far From Me.. always a song I enjoy hearing. They follow that up with a very well executed Playin' In The Band->Crazy Fingers, and Jerry does some fine work on that latter number. Weir's new song, Throwin' Stones, follows and leads into Drums and Space but they come out of that with an unusual Iko, Iko. Truckin' as always provides Garcia a nice jamming platform and he accelerates out of that into 'Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad' and then 'Black Peter'... the band then brings everyone back to earth with a nice Around and Around and a Sugar Magnolia to close the set. Phil pranks Weir by bringing out a woman from backstage and introducing her as Weir's wife of 5 years, before the Brokedown Palace encore, so you know they were loose and having fun!

Carrier Dome (Syracuse U), Syracuse, NY (9/24/82)
Set 2:

Far From Me
Playin' in the Band
Crazy Fingers
Throwin' Stones
drums
Iko Iko
Truckin'
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
Black Peter
Around and Around
Sugar Magnolia

Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100314.mp3

Finally as always, my gratitude goes out to those of you able to support the Deadpod and keep us on track.. love and peace to all of you..