This week's Deadpod features the second set from the beautiful Greek Theater in Berkeley CA that was performed back on July 13th, 1984. While this show is most famous for the 'Dark Star' encore (preceded by a shooting star), the set itself is quite solid with some outstanding performances for the year. They begin with a 'Scarlet>Touch>Fire' that is high energy and punctuated by some great work by Brent on the keys and of course Jerry's dancing notes. A nice long segway leads into 'Touch' (albeit it does sound a bit 'off' to my ears); again a nice bouncy version.. again a somewhat odd transition into Fire, but once it gets rolling love the backbeat.. 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' leads into a fine drums and space.
The post-drums setlist is highlighted by 'Stella Blue' and a very fine 'Sugar Magnolia'..
The Dark Star encore was the last time they played it until fall of 89..
Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA
7/13/84 - Friday
Two
Scarlet Begonias >
Touch Of Grey >
Fire On The Mountain >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
I Need A Miracle >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia
Encore
Dark Star
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072018.mp3
There are times when it seems a burden to put the Deadpod out weekly, but then some kind soul reaches out and makes it worthwhile.. thank you my friends.
be well and at peace
Friday, July 20, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 7/13/18
On this Friday the 13th I decided to bring you probably one of the most famous Friday the 13th shows the Grateful Dead performed - this one from Friday, July 13, 1984 at the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA. While the show is justifiably famous for the appearance of Dark Star in the 2nd set; I'm completionist enough to include the 1st set this week. All in all, this is a good 1st set and a fine example of early-to-mid 80s Dead. Always a beautiful place to see the band, the crowd is treated to a rocking 'Bertha->Greatest Story' to start the show. 'Dire Wolf' which follows is always a treat, and Bobby does a good job on 'C C Rider'.
There are solid versions of the rest of the tunes, with the possible exception of 'Dupree's' where Jerry gets a bit lost. :)
Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 7/13/84 - Friday
One
Bertha >
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Dire Wolf ;
C C Rider ;
Loser ;
Cassidy ;
Dupree's Diamond Blues ;
Hell In A Bucket>
Might As Well
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071318.mp3
I hope you have a very LUCKY day ;)
thanks to all of you who listen to and support the Deadpod
a short note on my logo.. after over 10 years of publishing the Deadpod, I was served a letter from Rhino/Warner Brothers/GDP informing me that my logo was an unauthorized use of Grateful Dead trademarks. Personally I don't get it, but I don't have the resources to fight it so I've had to remove the classic Deadpod stealie.. just so you know why it is fading away..
There are solid versions of the rest of the tunes, with the possible exception of 'Dupree's' where Jerry gets a bit lost. :)
Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 7/13/84 - Friday
One
Bertha >
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Dire Wolf ;
C C Rider ;
Loser ;
Cassidy ;
Dupree's Diamond Blues ;
Hell In A Bucket>
Might As Well
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071318.mp3
I hope you have a very LUCKY day ;)
thanks to all of you who listen to and support the Deadpod
a short note on my logo.. after over 10 years of publishing the Deadpod, I was served a letter from Rhino/Warner Brothers/GDP informing me that my logo was an unauthorized use of Grateful Dead trademarks. Personally I don't get it, but I don't have the resources to fight it so I've had to remove the classic Deadpod stealie.. just so you know why it is fading away..
Friday, July 06, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 7/6/18
For your post-July 4th enjoyment the Deadpod brings you the 2nd set from the Jai-Alai Fronton in Miami Florida on June 22nd, 1974. One of the great 'wall of sound' shows, this second set starts out strong with a wonderful 'China Cat Sunflower' into 'I Know You Rider'. A tight 'Me & My Uncle' and 'Ship of Fools' follow. The 'El Paso' is surprisingly hot. Then a long jammy 'Eyes of the World' opens up the horizon; the band eases into the pathos of 'Wharf Rat', then busts out a great 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set. After a great show, the 'Johnny B. Goode' encore sends folks home happy and hungry for the next night's adventure.
Grateful Dead
Jai-Alai Fronton
Miami, FL 6/22/74
Two
China Cat Sunflower [9:52] >
I Know You Rider [5:24] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:53] ;
Ship Of Fools [5:57] ;
El Paso [4:26] ;
Eyes Of The World [15:03] >
Wharf Rat [9:52] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:36]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070618.mp3
thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod
Stay cool ;)
Grateful Dead
Jai-Alai Fronton
Miami, FL 6/22/74
Two
China Cat Sunflower [9:52] >
I Know You Rider [5:24] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:53] ;
Ship Of Fools [5:57] ;
El Paso [4:26] ;
Eyes Of The World [15:03] >
Wharf Rat [9:52] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:36]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070618.mp3
thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod
Stay cool ;)
Friday, June 29, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 6/29/18
A year ago I played what many would consider the 'big brother' to this week's Deadpod selection - 6/23/74. This week I'm going to begin to feature the night before - 6/22/74 Miami Florida. This band may stumble on occasion here.. the levels take a bit to get 'just exactly perfect', but remember it was a 'wall of sound' show, and overall this is a great recording. The first set which we will hear this week has more 'studio' type versions than long jammed out pieces, however there is still plenty here to sink your teeth into. Some very unusual and fine jamming in 'Greatest Story', a fine 'Jack Straw' and stand-alone 'Scarlet'. 'The Race is On' is always a joy to hear, and the set closing 'Playin' in the Band' is fabulous; I'm especially fond of Phil here..
Grateful Dead
Jai-Alai Fronton Miami, FL
6/22/74 - Saturday
One
The Promised Land [3:18] >
Bertha [5:24] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:34] ;
Deal [4:42] ;
Me And Bobby McGee [5:33] ;
Scarlet Begonias [6:45] ;
Jack Straw [4:40] ;
Loose Lucy [4:43] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:22] ;
Sugaree [6:56] ;
The Race Is On [3:07] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [5:23] ;
Playing In The Band [29:14]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062918.mp3
Let me be the first to wish you a very happy 4th of July! Be safe and have fun!
thank you for your support of the Deadpod which keeps us running each week!
Grateful Dead
Jai-Alai Fronton Miami, FL
6/22/74 - Saturday
One
The Promised Land [3:18] >
Bertha [5:24] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:34] ;
Deal [4:42] ;
Me And Bobby McGee [5:33] ;
Scarlet Begonias [6:45] ;
Jack Straw [4:40] ;
Loose Lucy [4:43] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:22] ;
Sugaree [6:56] ;
The Race Is On [3:07] ;
It Must Have Been The Roses [5:23] ;
Playing In The Band [29:14]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062918.mp3
Let me be the first to wish you a very happy 4th of July! Be safe and have fun!
thank you for your support of the Deadpod which keeps us running each week!
Friday, June 22, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 6/22/18
Happy Summer everyone!
This second set from May 11th, 1980 is really a classic set list with a powerhouse pre-drums set and a rare set-closing Johnny B. Goode.. I would've loved to have seen this one! Bet the place was rockin' after the Black Peter as well! Another example of 'never miss a Sunday show'!
Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME
5/11/80 - Sunday
Two
Scarlet Begonias [6:42] >
Fire On The Mountain [8:19] ;
Feel Like A Stranger [7:31] >
Terrapin Station [11:53] >
Playing In The Band [8:51] >
Drums [5:#31] >
Space [2:17] >
Black Peter [8:59] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:02] >
Around And Around [3:50] >
Johnny B. Goode [3:57]
Encore
Brokedown Palace [5:27]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062218.mp3
Thanks so much for your kind donation that keeps us on the air each week!
Hope to see some of you up at Alpine this weekend..
This second set from May 11th, 1980 is really a classic set list with a powerhouse pre-drums set and a rare set-closing Johnny B. Goode.. I would've loved to have seen this one! Bet the place was rockin' after the Black Peter as well! Another example of 'never miss a Sunday show'!
Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME
5/11/80 - Sunday
Two
Scarlet Begonias [6:42] >
Fire On The Mountain [8:19] ;
Feel Like A Stranger [7:31] >
Terrapin Station [11:53] >
Playing In The Band [8:51] >
Drums [5:#31] >
Space [2:17] >
Black Peter [8:59] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:02] >
Around And Around [3:50] >
Johnny B. Goode [3:57]
Encore
Brokedown Palace [5:27]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062218.mp3
Thanks so much for your kind donation that keeps us on the air each week!
Hope to see some of you up at Alpine this weekend..
Friday, June 15, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 6/15/18
The band was on a roll not only during May of '77 but also during May of 1980 so I decided to bring you this smoker of a show from that month, 38 years ago. This one comes from Portland Maine on May 11th, 1980. This one gets up and roaring with a hot 'Alabama Getaway' into 'Promised Land'. Garcia's voice is great on 'They Love Each Other' which follows and throughout. The only flaw here for me is when Brent drops a verse on 'Easy To Love You'. I'm always a fan of the 'Big Railroad blues' and the closing 'Don't Ease' into 'Music Never Stopped' is a fun way to close this first set..
Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME 5/11/80 - Sunday
One
Alabama Getaway [4:33] >
The Promised Land [4:13] ;
They Love Each Other [6:57] ;
Cassidy [4:50] ;
Loser [7:22] ;
It's All Over Now [8:20] ;
Easy To Love You [3:30] ;
Big Railroad Blues [4:36] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:59] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:09] >
The Music Never Stopped [7:26]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061518.mp3
Thanks so much for your support of the Deadpod!
Hope those of you lucky enough to be out on tour with Dead & Co. are having a fabulous time! Hope to see you at Alpine!
Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME 5/11/80 - Sunday
One
Alabama Getaway [4:33] >
The Promised Land [4:13] ;
They Love Each Other [6:57] ;
Cassidy [4:50] ;
Loser [7:22] ;
It's All Over Now [8:20] ;
Easy To Love You [3:30] ;
Big Railroad Blues [4:36] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:59] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:09] >
The Music Never Stopped [7:26]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061518.mp3
Thanks so much for your support of the Deadpod!
Hope those of you lucky enough to be out on tour with Dead & Co. are having a fabulous time! Hope to see you at Alpine!
Friday, June 08, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 6/8/18
This week's Deadpod features a very nice second set from Deer Creek Music Theater in Nobelsville Indiana on June 6th, 1991. The set starts with China>Rider, which, after a bit of a warm up moves along very smartly. While this is most definitely a 90s sound, there is enough great Garcia licks (as well as a great 'headlight on a northbound train' to please, I think. The band are definitely functioning together as a unit. Estimated follows..check out Bobby's screeches! a nice little jam leads us into 'Uncle John's Band'. (I hear Hornsby's accordion here). A fine transition leads into drums and space.. (my apologies for the distortion on some of the drums). A long and quite interesting space leads into a beautiful 'Wheel'. A rather shorter 'Watchtower' follows, but then we get a beautiful 'Stella Blue'. A rocking' Lovelight closes the set, but it is followed by a rare 'Box of Rain' encore..
Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, IN (6/6/91)
Two
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Estimated Prophet
Uncle John's Band
drums
space
The Wheel
All Along the Watchtower
Stella Blue
Turn On Your Love Light
Box of Rain
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060818.mp3
Thank you to the kind folks whose contributions support the weekly Deadpod!
Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, IN (6/6/91)
Two
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Estimated Prophet
Uncle John's Band
drums
space
The Wheel
All Along the Watchtower
Stella Blue
Turn On Your Love Light
Box of Rain
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060818.mp3
Thank you to the kind folks whose contributions support the weekly Deadpod!
Friday, June 01, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 6/1/18
As we head into June and the Summer concert season I decided to bring you a show from one of the favorite venues for summertime Dead - the Deer Creek Music Theater in Nobelsville Indiana, from June 6, 1991. I like the balance on this recording - everyone's sound seems well blended and no keyboards overpower the music. The 'Jack Straw' opener is especially bright and snappy..
other favorites for me in this set include Row Jimmy and Big Railroad Blues. I admit I have always enjoyed what Hornsby brought to the band, and to Garcia.. I think this is a great example.
Grateful Dead
Deer Creek Music Center
Noblesville, IN
6/6/91 - Thursday
One
Jack Straw [5:47] ;
They Love Each Other [9:18];
Wang Dang Doodle [7:28] ;
Row Jimmy [9:34] ;
Black Throated Wind [5:46] ;
Big Railroad Blues [5:15] ;
Cassidy [6:41] ;
Might As Well [6:03]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060118.mp3
To those of you attending Dead & Co summer shows - Best wishes for a safe and wonderful time!!
My thanks for your support of the Deadpod - much appreciated..
other favorites for me in this set include Row Jimmy and Big Railroad Blues. I admit I have always enjoyed what Hornsby brought to the band, and to Garcia.. I think this is a great example.
Grateful Dead
Deer Creek Music Center
Noblesville, IN
6/6/91 - Thursday
One
Jack Straw [5:47] ;
They Love Each Other [9:18];
Wang Dang Doodle [7:28] ;
Row Jimmy [9:34] ;
Black Throated Wind [5:46] ;
Big Railroad Blues [5:15] ;
Cassidy [6:41] ;
Might As Well [6:03]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060118.mp3
To those of you attending Dead & Co summer shows - Best wishes for a safe and wonderful time!!
My thanks for your support of the Deadpod - much appreciated..
Friday, May 25, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 5/25/18
What a great set to share with you on this holiday weekend! This week we get to hear the third set from the band's performance on May 20th, 1973 at Santa Barbara California.
The set starts out with a fine 'Truckin'.. but the magic starts right after that, first in an exquisite jam out of Trucking, then, a 'Nobody's Fault' jam. I recommend letting the music take you where it will beyond this point.. if you've not heard this show before you've not been here yet. Words won't due justice to the paths traveled by the music, but the closest might come from the review of this show in the Grateful Dead Listening Guide here:
http://www.deadlistening.com/2010/02/1973-may-20-santa-barbara-ca.html
Clearly the musicians serve the music here...
slowly you realize 'The Other One' is making an appearance.. and we are transported, farther.. deeper.. This is the stuff.. then suddenly.. 'Eyes of the World' leads us on a smoother, silkier passage.. Garcia of course still takes us on a rolling path guaranteed to make you want to move.. while his voice might not be at its fullest here, it is nevertheless a fine listen, with the music flowing like a babbling brook at times... then.. it flows into 'Stella Blue'.
'Sugar Mag' gives the crowd an appropriate rocking send-off.. No surprise we get a 'Johnny B. Goode' encore. :)
Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
Three
Truckin' [8:51] >
Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam [1:28] >
Jam [8:23] >
The Other One [10:55] >
Eyes Of The World [14:10] >
Stella Blue [7:51] ;
Sugar Magnolia [10:04]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [3:54]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052518.mp3
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.
Give a thought to all those who have lost their lives in armed conflict.
love.
thanks for your support.
The set starts out with a fine 'Truckin'.. but the magic starts right after that, first in an exquisite jam out of Trucking, then, a 'Nobody's Fault' jam. I recommend letting the music take you where it will beyond this point.. if you've not heard this show before you've not been here yet. Words won't due justice to the paths traveled by the music, but the closest might come from the review of this show in the Grateful Dead Listening Guide here:
http://www.deadlistening.com/2010/02/1973-may-20-santa-barbara-ca.html
Clearly the musicians serve the music here...
slowly you realize 'The Other One' is making an appearance.. and we are transported, farther.. deeper.. This is the stuff.. then suddenly.. 'Eyes of the World' leads us on a smoother, silkier passage.. Garcia of course still takes us on a rolling path guaranteed to make you want to move.. while his voice might not be at its fullest here, it is nevertheless a fine listen, with the music flowing like a babbling brook at times... then.. it flows into 'Stella Blue'.
'Sugar Mag' gives the crowd an appropriate rocking send-off.. No surprise we get a 'Johnny B. Goode' encore. :)
Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
Three
Truckin' [8:51] >
Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam [1:28] >
Jam [8:23] >
The Other One [10:55] >
Eyes Of The World [14:10] >
Stella Blue [7:51] ;
Sugar Magnolia [10:04]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [3:54]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052518.mp3
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.
Give a thought to all those who have lost their lives in armed conflict.
love.
thanks for your support.
Friday, May 18, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 5/18/18
This week's Deadpod continues with the second set of the band's performance back on May 20th, 1973 at UC-Santa Barbara, CA.
While this set appears more like a 'first' set setlist, but the playing is spectacular throughout. 'Big Railroad Blues' is always a keeper and these early 'Here Comes Sunshines' are spectacular.
Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
Two
The Promised Land [3:03] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:14] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:41] ;
Row Jimmy ;
Jack Straw ;
Big Railroad Blues ;
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Here Comes Sunshine ;
Big River ;
Loser [7:09] ;
El Paso [3:29] ;
Casey Jones [9:01]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051818.mp3
Thank you to the kind people whose support helps to publish the Deadpod each week!
While this set appears more like a 'first' set setlist, but the playing is spectacular throughout. 'Big Railroad Blues' is always a keeper and these early 'Here Comes Sunshines' are spectacular.
Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
Two
The Promised Land [3:03] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:14] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:41] ;
Row Jimmy ;
Jack Straw ;
Big Railroad Blues ;
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Here Comes Sunshine ;
Big River ;
Loser [7:09] ;
El Paso [3:29] ;
Casey Jones [9:01]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051818.mp3
Thank you to the kind people whose support helps to publish the Deadpod each week!
Friday, May 11, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 5/11/18
This wasn't the show I'd planned on presenting this week.. I thought oh this was too long.. but after listening to what I had prepared, and listening to this again, well, it was no choice.. so from the great year of 1973, we bring you the band's performance from May 20th, 1973 at Santa Barbra California..
Now this isn't your typical 2 1/2 hour show.. this one is going to stretch out for probably 3 weeks, as this was a *full* three set show. There are a few imperfections in the recording but overall for its age it is remarkable and I'm certain you'll enjoy it....
Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
One
Bertha [5:39] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:57] ;
Box Of Rain [4:51] ;
Deal [4:34] ;
Looks Like Rain [6:33] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:33] ;
The Race Is On [2:56] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:05] >
Jam [1:26] >
I Know You Rider [5:14] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:01] ;
They Love Each Other [5:14] ;
Playing In The Band [18:#38]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051118.mp3
Excuse my brevity, this one was put together under some deadline pressure... :)
thanks for your support, I couldn't bring you the Deadpod without it...
Now this isn't your typical 2 1/2 hour show.. this one is going to stretch out for probably 3 weeks, as this was a *full* three set show. There are a few imperfections in the recording but overall for its age it is remarkable and I'm certain you'll enjoy it....
Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/73 - Sunday
One
Bertha [5:39] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:57] ;
Box Of Rain [4:51] ;
Deal [4:34] ;
Looks Like Rain [6:33] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:33] ;
The Race Is On [2:56] ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:05] >
Jam [1:26] >
I Know You Rider [5:14] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:01] ;
They Love Each Other [5:14] ;
Playing In The Band [18:#38]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051118.mp3
Excuse my brevity, this one was put together under some deadline pressure... :)
thanks for your support, I couldn't bring you the Deadpod without it...
Friday, May 04, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 5/4/18
We open the month of May here on the Deadpod with a great second set from 1977, as we continue our presentation of April 23rd, 1977 at the Springfield Civic Center Arena in Springfield MA. This set starts with the famous 'take a step back' exhortation to the crowd, but the band fires things up most excellently with a very tight 'Estimated Prophet'. Not only are the harmonies great here but Jerry has that twangy 77 sound that makes this one so sweet. Bertha follows, more melodic than rockin' here.. The familiar bass line of 'The Music Never Stops' follows, as the band high step into this favorite. Jerry really gets cranking here, even though the jam won't go on as long as we might like. The Help>Slip>Frank that follows is for my money clearly the highlight here. Such a joy to listen to.. I find myself wishing that Slipknot! could go on and on.. but then I'd miss Jerry's mindbending solos during Franklin's :)
They close the second set with a great trifecta; 'Around and Around'>'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad'>'Not Fade Away'.
Nothin' left to do.. :)
Grateful Dead
Springfield Civic Center Arena
Springfield, MA
4/23/77 - Saturday
Two
Estimated Prophet [7:34] ;
Bertha [7:03] ;
The Music Never Stopped [5:59] ;
Help On The Way [4:25] >
Slipknot! [8:53] >
Franklin's Tower [10:24] >
Around And Around [6:49] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:49] >
Not Fade Away [11:14]
Encore One More Saturday Night [4:40]
you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050418.mp3
Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!
They close the second set with a great trifecta; 'Around and Around'>'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad'>'Not Fade Away'.
Nothin' left to do.. :)
Grateful Dead
Springfield Civic Center Arena
Springfield, MA
4/23/77 - Saturday
Two
Estimated Prophet [7:34] ;
Bertha [7:03] ;
The Music Never Stopped [5:59] ;
Help On The Way [4:25] >
Slipknot! [8:53] >
Franklin's Tower [10:24] >
Around And Around [6:49] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:49] >
Not Fade Away [11:14]
Encore One More Saturday Night [4:40]
you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050418.mp3
Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!
Friday, April 27, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 4/27/18
Well as we ease out of April it seems like a great idea to bring you s show from 1977... I have always tried to feature a show from that stupendous month of May '77, but all of those have either been featured already or commercially released, so I decided to go with this relatively unknown but excellent show from April 23rd, 1977 in Springfield MA.
The show has an easy mellow feel to it, reminiscent of '76 Dead, yet it has the tight harmonies and unexpected dips and turns of those classic May shows. From a fine, flowing 'Sugaree' through the great 'Loser' and 'Row Jimmy' I found lots of favorites in this first set. The highlight however is probably the Scarlet>Fire which closes the set, and marks only the 3rd time they performed 'Fire on the Mountain'.
We'll play the second set next week...
Grateful Dead
Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA
4/23/77 - Saturday
One
Sugaree [11:17] ;
Cassidy [4:29] ;
Loser [7:25] ;
New Minglewood Blues [4:34] ;
Ramble On Rose [6:55] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:52] ;
Row Jimmy [9:34] ;
It's All Over Now [6:17] ;
Scarlet Begonias [7:07] >
Fire On The Mountain [10:32]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042718.mp3
Thank you so much for your kind support of the Deadpod.
I received a note along with a donation this week that said 'I'm a happier person since I discovered the Deadpod'.. I agree... :) thank you my friend, made my week.
The show has an easy mellow feel to it, reminiscent of '76 Dead, yet it has the tight harmonies and unexpected dips and turns of those classic May shows. From a fine, flowing 'Sugaree' through the great 'Loser' and 'Row Jimmy' I found lots of favorites in this first set. The highlight however is probably the Scarlet>Fire which closes the set, and marks only the 3rd time they performed 'Fire on the Mountain'.
We'll play the second set next week...
Grateful Dead
Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA
4/23/77 - Saturday
One
Sugaree [11:17] ;
Cassidy [4:29] ;
Loser [7:25] ;
New Minglewood Blues [4:34] ;
Ramble On Rose [6:55] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:52] ;
Row Jimmy [9:34] ;
It's All Over Now [6:17] ;
Scarlet Begonias [7:07] >
Fire On The Mountain [10:32]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042718.mp3
Thank you so much for your kind support of the Deadpod.
I received a note along with a donation this week that said 'I'm a happier person since I discovered the Deadpod'.. I agree... :) thank you my friend, made my week.
Friday, April 20, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 4/20/18
Happy 4/20!
Grateful Dead
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
I wanted to send this one out to the memory of Chris Charucki, long time production manager both for the Dead, and in particular for Bob Weir, who passed away on April 6th. Beams to his family and friends, sleep in the stars Chris..
Friday, April 13, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 4/13/18
This week's Deadpod features a fine show from the great Spring tour of 1978.
This one starts off with a wonderful 'Mississippi Half-Step' -love Jerry's enthusiasm here! 'Passenger' follows - a song that I always enjoyed as a real rocker in the band's repertoire. A nice 'Friend of the Devil' follows, then stand alone 'El Paso'. 'Brown Eyed Women' is always a treat, and is followed by a long and nicely jammed 'Let It Grow'. A hot 'Deal' closes this set, but be sure and don't miss next week's 2nd set!
Grateful Dead
William And Mary Hall - College Of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA 4/15/78 - Saturday
One
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:43] ;
Passenger [4:12] ;
Friend Of The Devil [6:28] ;
El Paso [4:19] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:00] ;
Let It Grow [13:45] ;
Deal [6:49]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041318.mp3
Thanks for listening, and I hope you have a lovely week!!!
This one starts off with a wonderful 'Mississippi Half-Step' -love Jerry's enthusiasm here! 'Passenger' follows - a song that I always enjoyed as a real rocker in the band's repertoire. A nice 'Friend of the Devil' follows, then stand alone 'El Paso'. 'Brown Eyed Women' is always a treat, and is followed by a long and nicely jammed 'Let It Grow'. A hot 'Deal' closes this set, but be sure and don't miss next week's 2nd set!
Grateful Dead
William And Mary Hall - College Of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA 4/15/78 - Saturday
One
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:43] ;
Passenger [4:12] ;
Friend Of The Devil [6:28] ;
El Paso [4:19] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:00] ;
Let It Grow [13:45] ;
Deal [6:49]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041318.mp3
Thanks for listening, and I hope you have a lovely week!!!
Friday, April 06, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 4/6/18
This week's Deadpod features the 2nd set from the band's March 30th, 1987 performance at the Spectrum in Philadelphia PA. In general, while Jerry's vocals may not be top-notch, his playing throughout is. We start out with a bouncy 'Iko,Iko', always flavored with Brent's tasty keyboards. A somewhat unique stand-alone 'Saint of Circumstance' follows and flows into one of the highlights here, a long and well-developed 'He's Gone'. Drums and Space flow into a nice uptempo 'Truckin', which disolves into a very tasty, if short, 'Other One'. The Wharf Rat follows, and while I would have preferred a longer denounment here, the 'Throwin' Stones', 'Not Fade Away' was an enjoyable if somewhat predictable closing of this set. Jerry returns with a sweet 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' encore.
Grateful Dead
The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
3/30/87 - Monday
Two
Iko Iko [6:37] ;
Saint Of Circumstance [6:21] >
He's Gone [14:56] >
Drums [9:44] >
Space [7:3#0] >
Truckin' [7:05] >
The Other One [6:11] >
Wharf Rat [9:21] >
Throwing Stones [8:18] >
Not Fade Away [7:04]
Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [7:39]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040618.mp3
I hope Spring warms up for all of us soon... I know I could use a little sunshine.....
thanks for your support and for listening to the Deadpod!
Grateful Dead
The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
3/30/87 - Monday
Two
Iko Iko [6:37] ;
Saint Of Circumstance [6:21] >
He's Gone [14:56] >
Drums [9:44] >
Space [7:3#0] >
Truckin' [7:05] >
The Other One [6:11] >
Wharf Rat [9:21] >
Throwing Stones [8:18] >
Not Fade Away [7:04]
Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [7:39]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040618.mp3
I hope Spring warms up for all of us soon... I know I could use a little sunshine.....
thanks for your support and for listening to the Deadpod!
Friday, March 30, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 3/30/18
This week we go back 30 years to one of the boy's shows from the Spring tour of 1987. This took place at one of their favorite venues - the Spectrum in Philadelphia PA on March 30th, 1987. While this first set is rather short, I think you'll enjoy Garcia's enthusiasm on this set, besides who doesn't love a good Shakedown opener?
Grateful Dead - March 30, 1987
The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA
Grateful Dead - March 30, 1987
The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA
Set 1:
Tuning
Shakedown Street
It's All Over Now
Stagger Lee
Never Trust A Woman
Box Of Rain
Loser
Cassidy
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I'm still trying to get over a bad case of the flu... so this is short and sweet..
I hope March goes out like a lamb for you my friends.
thanks for listening..
Friday, March 23, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 3/23/18
Hello Friends! I have to tell you, the ol' Professor has not had a great week.. been down with an awful case of the flu since last saturday night, which forced me to cancel a trip I had planned to the great Southwest :( However my week was brightened by a very sweet note and donation from Stephen and Kristi of New York City (who are dealing with their own nasty weather problems this week). Thanks my friends. I'm still running a fever and dealing with some nasty abdominal stuff so I'm afraid I'm going to make this introduction to this week's Deadpod short and sweet.. The first half of this second set is wonderful.. It's always a joy to hear Pig sing 'The Stranger' and the boys are really moving this one down the track so buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Grateful Dead
Academy of Music New York, NY
3/21/72 - Tuesday
Two
Intro [1:11] (1) ;
Truckin' >
[10:28] >
Drums [3:22] >
The Other One [17:48] >
Wharf Rat (2) [10:14];[1:21] ;
Sugar Magnolia [7:00];[2:24] ;
The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion) (3) [6:43];[0:30]
Ramble On Rose [6:01];[0:43] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:06];[0:28] ;
Big Railroad Blues [3:58];[1:04] ;
Not Fade Away [3:55] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:44] >
One More Saturday Night (4) [4:50]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032318.mp3
Keep on Truckin'........
Grateful Dead
Academy of Music New York, NY
3/21/72 - Tuesday
Two
Intro [1:11] (1) ;
Truckin' >
[10:28] >
Drums [3:22] >
The Other One [17:48] >
Wharf Rat (2) [10:14];[1:21] ;
Sugar Magnolia [7:00];[2:24] ;
The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion) (3) [6:43];[0:30]
Ramble On Rose [6:01];[0:43] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:06];[0:28] ;
Big Railroad Blues [3:58];[1:04] ;
Not Fade Away [3:55] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:44] >
One More Saturday Night (4) [4:50]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032318.mp3
Keep on Truckin'........
Friday, March 16, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 3/16/18
This week we go back to the start of a legendary run that took place in the Spring of 1972, in New York City at the Academy of Music on March 21st.
Off and on there are a few sonic problems with the tape - Garcia's vocals are buried in the opening 'Bertha' and there is a hum here and there, but overall well worth a listen. Garcia is on fire throughout and while some of the songs are still being developed the band is clearly evolving toward the Europe 72 sound you are probably very familiar with. Love the 'Playing In The Band' one of the first versions with some really out there jamming after the first verses. 'Looks like Rain' features Garcia on slide guitar and Pigpen is fabulous throughout. 'Cumberland Blues' is simply explosive.
Grateful Dead
Academy of Music New York, NY
3/21/72 - Tuesday
One
Bertha ;
Black Throated Wind ;
Sugaree ;
Next Time You See Me ;
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Loser ;
Mr. Charlie ;
Looks Like Rain ;
Tennessee Jed ;
Playing In The Band ;
You Win Again ;
Cumberland Blues ;
Chinatown Shuffle ;
El Paso ;
Good Lovin' >
Casey Jones
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031618.mp3
Hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod. My thanks for your support!
Off and on there are a few sonic problems with the tape - Garcia's vocals are buried in the opening 'Bertha' and there is a hum here and there, but overall well worth a listen. Garcia is on fire throughout and while some of the songs are still being developed the band is clearly evolving toward the Europe 72 sound you are probably very familiar with. Love the 'Playing In The Band' one of the first versions with some really out there jamming after the first verses. 'Looks like Rain' features Garcia on slide guitar and Pigpen is fabulous throughout. 'Cumberland Blues' is simply explosive.
Grateful Dead
Academy of Music New York, NY
3/21/72 - Tuesday
One
Bertha ;
Black Throated Wind ;
Sugaree ;
Next Time You See Me ;
Greatest Story Ever Told ;
Loser ;
Mr. Charlie ;
Looks Like Rain ;
Tennessee Jed ;
Playing In The Band ;
You Win Again ;
Cumberland Blues ;
Chinatown Shuffle ;
El Paso ;
Good Lovin' >
Casey Jones
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031618.mp3
Hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod. My thanks for your support!
Friday, March 09, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 3/9/18
You've probably heard that Phil Lesh and Bob Weir have been playing some wonderful 'duo' shows together this month.. while I'm still contemplating playing one of the audience tapes of one of these gems, I decided to bring you another 'Phil & Friends' acoustic show that started the genre - this took place back on September 24th, 1994 at the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley CA, a benefit for music in the local schools. It was of course the last 'acoustic' Dead performance, and for the most part is quite sweet and wonderful to hear. I hope you enjoy this performance, and I do envy those of you lucky enough to see Phil & Bob this tour!
Phil Lesh and Friends Live at Berkely Community Center on 1994-09-24
Acoustic Set ( 95:31 )
01 Bob Weir VH1 Unplugged Intro
02 Walking Blues
03 Lazy River Road
04 K.C. Moan
05 Dupree's Diamond Blues
06 Childhood's End
07 When I Paint My Masterpiece
08 Attics Of My Life
09 Cassidy >
10 Bird Song >
11 Throwing Stones
Jerry Garcia
Phil Lesh
Vince Welnick
Bob Weir
01 Bob Weir VH1 Unplugged Intro
02 Walking Blues
03 Lazy River Road
04 K.C. Moan
05 Dupree's Diamond Blues
06 Childhood's End
07 When I Paint My Masterpiece
08 Attics Of My Life
09 Cassidy >
10 Bird Song >
11 Throwing Stones
Jerry Garcia
Phil Lesh
Vince Welnick
Bob Weir
Notes
This was the very First Phil Lesh and Friends
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Be kind to one another. Thank you so much for your support.
Friday, March 02, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 3/2/18
March will come in like a lion for us with the second set from the band's performance at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles CA from February 11th, 1989. We are treated right off to a superb China>Rider, with a very nice jam into Rider. I love hearing Brett here.. what better song to bring in March than 'I Know You Rider'? and Jerry sells that 'northbound train' line :) . 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' follows - that bouncy tune always got everyone dancing!
'Standing on the Moon' follows, certainly not in the slot we might expect it, but this is only its 3rd performance, but one of the best.. also probably the main reason I wanted to play this set.. a nice, stretched out 'Estimated Prophet' follows.. they then travel to Space, but Brent brings out 'I Will Take You Home' first, which always pulls at my heartstrings.. a very interesting drums follows, with Bill and Mickey being joined by Airto Moreira, Diana Moreira, and Flora Purim for some very spacey African sounding vocal stylings. The guests leave for Space, but Airto returns for 'Eyes of the World'. The post-drums is quite long by later-day standards, as Eyes finds a unique closing jam to lead into 'I Need A Miracle' then a soulful 'Black Peter' goes into a rousing 'Lovelight' to end the set.
The crowd is treated to Phil bringing out the 'Box of Rain' for the encore to end a truly classic set.
Grateful Dead
Great Western Forum
Inglewood, CA 2/11/89 - Saturday
Two
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider>;
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) ;
Standing On The Moon ;
Estimated Prophet >;
I Will Take You Home>;
Drums* >;
Space >;
Eyes Of The World** >;
I Need A Miracle >;
Black Peter >;
Turn On Your Love Light
Encore
Box Of Rain
Comments * with Airto and Diana Moreira, Flora Purim; ** with Airto Moreira
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030218.mp3
'thoughts and prayers are not enough'
Thanks for your support of the Deadpod my friends.
'Standing on the Moon' follows, certainly not in the slot we might expect it, but this is only its 3rd performance, but one of the best.. also probably the main reason I wanted to play this set.. a nice, stretched out 'Estimated Prophet' follows.. they then travel to Space, but Brent brings out 'I Will Take You Home' first, which always pulls at my heartstrings.. a very interesting drums follows, with Bill and Mickey being joined by Airto Moreira, Diana Moreira, and Flora Purim for some very spacey African sounding vocal stylings. The guests leave for Space, but Airto returns for 'Eyes of the World'. The post-drums is quite long by later-day standards, as Eyes finds a unique closing jam to lead into 'I Need A Miracle' then a soulful 'Black Peter' goes into a rousing 'Lovelight' to end the set.
The crowd is treated to Phil bringing out the 'Box of Rain' for the encore to end a truly classic set.
Grateful Dead
Great Western Forum
Inglewood, CA 2/11/89 - Saturday
Two
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider>;
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) ;
Standing On The Moon ;
Estimated Prophet >;
I Will Take You Home>;
Drums* >;
Space >;
Eyes Of The World** >;
I Need A Miracle >;
Black Peter >;
Turn On Your Love Light
Encore
Box Of Rain
Comments * with Airto and Diana Moreira, Flora Purim; ** with Airto Moreira
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030218.mp3
'thoughts and prayers are not enough'
Thanks for your support of the Deadpod my friends.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 2/23/18
This week's Deadpod features the first set from the band's performance on February 11th, 1989 in Los Angeles, CA. I love the opener, Mississipi Half-Step, and Jerry doesn't let me down here.. 'across.... the lazy river.. :) An energetic Minglewood follows, then a lovely 'Candyman'.. I love the color that Brent added here, but no one sounds like Jerry on this. Next a rockin' 'Big River', followed by the premier of 'Built To Last'.. such interesting lyrics. 'Queen Jane' is well played and followed by a short but always powerful 'We Can Run'. The Bird flies by to end this first set full of colors and feelings..
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022318.mp3
Thanks for the opportunity to showcase the light and love that is in this music..
Great Western Forum, Los Angeles CA (2/11/89)
Mississippi Half-Step
New Minglewood Blues
Candyman
Big River
Built to Last
Queen Jane Approximately
We Can Run But We Can't Hide
Bird Song You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022318.mp3
Thanks for the opportunity to showcase the light and love that is in this music..
Friday, February 16, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 2/16/18
This week's Deadpod features the beautiful 2nd set from February 9th, 1973 from Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Plenty of breakouts make this a rare and unusual set, including 'They Love Each Other' , 'Eyes of the World', 'China Doll' and 'Wave that Flag'. Some great exploratory jamming in Eyes marks a unique version that sounds unlike any other played that year. There are a few splices here and there, but I don't think they will effect your enjoyment of this fine show. Wavy Gravy does a brief political talk at the beginning of the set..
Grateful Dead
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA 2/9/73 - Friday
Two - 1:36:15
China Cat Sunflower [4:51] >
I Know You Rider [5:49]%[0:45] ;
Jack Straw [4:43]%[1:25] ;
They Love Each Other [4:36];[0:07]%[0:09] ;
Truckin' [7:#56] >
Eyes Of The World [17:09] >
China Doll [6:00];[0:06]%[0:08] ;
Big River [4:54] %
Ramble On Rose [6:23];[0:06] %
Box Of Rain [5:05];[0:14] ;
Wave That Flag [5:#20];[0:09]%[0:20] ;
Sugar Magnolia [8:39];[0:51] ;
Uncle John's Band [7:17];[0:04]%[0:33] ;
Around And Around [4:46] ;
Dead Air [0:27]
Encore - 7:21
Casey Jones [7:21] ;
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021618.mp3
no more children should be shot and killed.
Grateful Dead
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA 2/9/73 - Friday
Two - 1:36:15
China Cat Sunflower [4:51] >
I Know You Rider [5:49]%[0:45] ;
Jack Straw [4:43]%[1:25] ;
They Love Each Other [4:36];[0:07]%[0:09] ;
Truckin' [7:#56] >
Eyes Of The World [17:09] >
China Doll [6:00];[0:06]%[0:08] ;
Big River [4:54] %
Ramble On Rose [6:23];[0:06] %
Box Of Rain [5:05];[0:14] ;
Wave That Flag [5:#20];[0:09]%[0:20] ;
Sugar Magnolia [8:39];[0:51] ;
Uncle John's Band [7:17];[0:04]%[0:33] ;
Around And Around [4:46] ;
Dead Air [0:27]
Encore - 7:21
Casey Jones [7:21] ;
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021618.mp3
no more children should be shot and killed.
Friday, February 09, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 2/9/18
45 years ago today the Dead premiered the following classic songs: China Doll, Eyes of the World, Here Comes Sunshine, Loose Lucy, They Love Each Other, Row Jimmy, Wave That Flag (Later US Blues).. this week we'll listen to the first set from this spectacular show, from February 9th, 1973 at the Roscoe Maples Pavilion at Stanford University, Palo Alto California. I can't believe I never played this before on the Deadpod but it appears I have not.. my thanks to Steve for the suggestion for this week!
Roscoe Maples Pavilion (Stanford U), Palo Alto, CA (2/9/73)
Promised Land
Row Jimmy
Black Throated Wind
Deal
Me and My Uncle
Sugaree
Looks Like Rain
Loose Lucy
Mexicali Blues
Brown Eyed Women
El Paso
Here Comes Sunshine
Playing in the Band
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020918.mp3
Enjoy.. and thanks for your support!
Friday, February 02, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 2/2/18
This week we feature the second set from the band's performance on April 10th, 1983 at Morgantown, West Virginia. This is a fine sounding, energetic set, in which I think Brent's contributions really shine. I love the intro out of space into 'the Wheel' and of course the 'China Doll' that comes out of the return into 'Playin'. The jamming in Playin' may not quite get out there as far as you'd like but overall this is a very fun well-played show. I hope you agree..
Grateful Dead
Coliseum - West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 4/10/83 - Sunday
Two
Touch Of Grey [6:04] ;
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:54] ;
Uncle John's Band[8:29] >
Playing In The Band[10:10] >
Drums [6:40] >
Space [5:33] >
The Wheel [5:41] >
Playing In The Band[4:29] >
China Doll [4:52] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:07]
Encore
U.S. Blues [4:56]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020218.mp3
Love to all my friends who listen to and support the Deadpod..
be well and do good..
Friday, January 26, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 1/26/18
This week's Deadpod comes as the result of a request by a friend .. some say the highlight of this show is the opener, I wouldn't go that far but it is a surprise, even for a Sunday! The 'Samson & Delilah' opener only happened a couple of times in the band's history but I think the rest of this set is quite entertaining as well. From April 10th, 1983 in Morgantown West Virginia.. I found the interplay between Garcia and Brent Mydland to be very entertaining here (Brent is certainly up a bit in the mix on this tape). 'Tennessee Jed' is a highlight here for me, as is a slow 'Friend of the Devil' that includes some nice surprises from Jerry.
Grateful Dead
Coliseum - West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
4/10/83 - Sunday
One
Samson And Delilah ;
Friend Of The Devil ;
Me And My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues ;
Althea ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Tennessee Jed ;
My Brother Esau ;
Might As Well
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012618.mp3
Pass it on! You can now listen to the Deadpod on Spotify!
Feel free to send me *your* requests - email or on our Facebook page!
Thank you my friends for your support...,....
Grateful Dead
Coliseum - West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
4/10/83 - Sunday
One
Samson And Delilah ;
Friend Of The Devil ;
Me And My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues ;
Althea ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Tennessee Jed ;
My Brother Esau ;
Might As Well
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012618.mp3
Pass it on! You can now listen to the Deadpod on Spotify!
Feel free to send me *your* requests - email or on our Facebook page!
Thank you my friends for your support...,....
Friday, January 19, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 1/19/18
Here's hoping that this set of fine early Dead music will help warm your bones in the middle of this cold cold January... We continue with the band's performance from January 16th, 1970 at Springer's Inn in Portland Oregon.
While we start out with a Cumberland Blues that is a bit shortened, this tape more than make sup for it with early versions of classic songs that are delightful to me as I listen to their early development. 'Easy Wind' is a classic, as is the wonderful 'Dire Wolf'...
Because the set is a bit short, I've included a cut from a recently released set from one of my favorite bands, Joe Russo's Almost Dead.. this cover of Cream Puff War just seems to fit in perfectly here and I hope you enjoy it.. the rest of this wonderful set is available on archive.org..
Grateful Dead
Springer's Inn
Portland, OR 1/16/70 - Friday
part 2
Cumberland Blues [#4:13#] %
Me And My Uncle [#2:52] >
Dire Wolf [4:10];[1:00] ;
Uncle John's Band [6:51];[0:45] ;
Easy Wind [8:00];[2:15] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [1:48] >
Drums [0:49] >
Space [0:59] >
Drums [3:54] >
The Other One [8:32] >
Cryptical Envelopment [1:16] >
Cosmic Charlie [6:#19];[0:12]
Joe Russo's Almost Dead
Brooklyn Bowl, 12/29/2016
Cream Puff War
While we start out with a Cumberland Blues that is a bit shortened, this tape more than make sup for it with early versions of classic songs that are delightful to me as I listen to their early development. 'Easy Wind' is a classic, as is the wonderful 'Dire Wolf'...
Because the set is a bit short, I've included a cut from a recently released set from one of my favorite bands, Joe Russo's Almost Dead.. this cover of Cream Puff War just seems to fit in perfectly here and I hope you enjoy it.. the rest of this wonderful set is available on archive.org..
Grateful Dead
Springer's Inn
Portland, OR 1/16/70 - Friday
part 2
Cumberland Blues [#4:13#] %
Me And My Uncle [#2:52] >
Dire Wolf [4:10];[1:00] ;
Uncle John's Band [6:51];[0:45] ;
Easy Wind [8:00];[2:15] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [1:48] >
Drums [0:49] >
Space [0:59] >
Drums [3:54] >
The Other One [8:32] >
Cryptical Envelopment [1:16] >
Cosmic Charlie [6:#19];[0:12]
Joe Russo's Almost Dead
Brooklyn Bowl, 12/29/2016
Cream Puff War
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Friday, January 12, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 1/12/18
A fresh new year brought to my mind a good time to hear the band when they sounded fresh and young - - thus this week's Deadpod from 1/16/70 at Springer's Inn in Portland Oregon. This is the start of what was a momentous year for the band, and we can hear the enthusiasm and talent of each of them on this fine recording. While there are no long jams or songs on this recording, there is a passion and energy in each of these songs that is a treat to listen to.
I'll play the first part of this recording this week and the second next; while there are some cuts and anomalies, I think you'll agree that it has held up sonically remarkably well.
Grateful Dead
Springer's Inn Portland, OR
1/16/70 - Friday
One
Casey Jones [4:33];[0:44] ;
Mama Tried [2:28];[0:33] ;
Black Peter (1) [7:59];[2:38] ;
Hard To Handle [7:07];[0:24] ;
China Cat Sunflower [2:58] >
Jam [2:28] >
I Know You Rider [4:08];[0:30] ;
High Time [7:37];[0:09] %
Good Lovin' [#6:41];[0:10] ;
Dancing In The Street [6:29];[0:29] ;
Alligator [3:40] >
Drums [5:13] >
Jam in 12s [1:45] >
The Eleven Jam [6:45] >
Space [0:14] >
Death Don't Have No Mercy [8:24];[0:14]
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Practice kindness my friends..
I'll play the first part of this recording this week and the second next; while there are some cuts and anomalies, I think you'll agree that it has held up sonically remarkably well.
Grateful Dead
Springer's Inn Portland, OR
1/16/70 - Friday
One
Casey Jones [4:33];[0:44] ;
Mama Tried [2:28];[0:33] ;
Black Peter (1) [7:59];[2:38] ;
Hard To Handle [7:07];[0:24] ;
China Cat Sunflower [2:58] >
Jam [2:28] >
I Know You Rider [4:08];[0:30] ;
High Time [7:37];[0:09] %
Good Lovin' [#6:41];[0:10] ;
Dancing In The Street [6:29];[0:29] ;
Alligator [3:40] >
Drums [5:13] >
Jam in 12s [1:45] >
The Eleven Jam [6:45] >
Space [0:14] >
Death Don't Have No Mercy [8:24];[0:14]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011218.mp3
Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!
Practice kindness my friends..
Friday, January 05, 2018
Dead Show/podcast for 1/5/18
We usher in the New Year with a long, fantastic second set from the Dead's performance on 12/30/78 at the Pauley Pavilion in UCLA, Los Angeles, CA. The bands opens with a trifecta of rock and roll -
'I Need a Miracle' (check out Weir's shouting here) into 'Bertha' into 'Good Lovin'. This leads into a fantastic, long Scarlet > Fire (almost 18 minutes). You might think they'd head into Drums and Space but no, tonight we get both a 'Playin' in the Band' AND a 'Shakedown Street' pre-Drums. This Drums is no slouch.. and leads into Hamza el-Din joining the band for 'Ollin Arrageed'. Jerry rather flubs the intro to the first 'St. Stephen' since January 78, but still great to hear, as is the 'Not Fade Away'>Goin' Down the Road'>'Around and Around' which closes this excellent set. They return for the obligatory 'One More Saturday Night' encore capping off almost a 2 hour set.
Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion - University of California
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/78 - Saturday
Two
I Need A Miracle [4:12] >
Bertha [6:34] >
Good Lovin' [7:02] ;
Scarlet Begonias [9:31] >
Fire On The Mountain [9:34] ;
Playing In The Band [7:54] >
Shakedown Street [8:57] >
Drums [10:46] >
Ollin Arrageed (1) [14:03] >
Space [2:06] >
Saint Stephen [8:03] >
Not Fade Away [7:35] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:39] >
Around And Around [9:08]
Encore
One More Saturday Night [4:34]
comments (1) with Hamza el-Din
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010518.mp3
Hope you are staying warm this chilly New Year!!!
Thanks for your kind support, I very much appreciate it!
A quick reminder - you can explore and download over 10 years of the Deadpod from my homepage here at http://deadshow.blogspot.com
'I Need a Miracle' (check out Weir's shouting here) into 'Bertha' into 'Good Lovin'. This leads into a fantastic, long Scarlet > Fire (almost 18 minutes). You might think they'd head into Drums and Space but no, tonight we get both a 'Playin' in the Band' AND a 'Shakedown Street' pre-Drums. This Drums is no slouch.. and leads into Hamza el-Din joining the band for 'Ollin Arrageed'. Jerry rather flubs the intro to the first 'St. Stephen' since January 78, but still great to hear, as is the 'Not Fade Away'>Goin' Down the Road'>'Around and Around' which closes this excellent set. They return for the obligatory 'One More Saturday Night' encore capping off almost a 2 hour set.
Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion - University of California
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/78 - Saturday
Two
I Need A Miracle [4:12] >
Bertha [6:34] >
Good Lovin' [7:02] ;
Scarlet Begonias [9:31] >
Fire On The Mountain [9:34] ;
Playing In The Band [7:54] >
Shakedown Street [8:57] >
Drums [10:46] >
Ollin Arrageed (1) [14:03] >
Space [2:06] >
Saint Stephen [8:03] >
Not Fade Away [7:35] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:39] >
Around And Around [9:08]
Encore
One More Saturday Night [4:34]
comments (1) with Hamza el-Din
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010518.mp3
Hope you are staying warm this chilly New Year!!!
Thanks for your kind support, I very much appreciate it!
A quick reminder - you can explore and download over 10 years of the Deadpod from my homepage here at http://deadshow.blogspot.com
Friday, December 29, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 12/29/17
First off - Happy New Year! Always a significant date on the touring calendar, the NYE run has seen many great shows over the years. I've decided to bring you one from 39 years ago, 12/29/78 at Pauley Pavilion at UCLA in Los Angeles CA. This rather long first set is a combination of slower Garcia ballads and rockin' Weir covers.. but it all works and I hope you'll enjoy it. An opening 'Jack Straw' is always a treat, and this one is quite welcome.. 'They Love Each Other' follows, then Bobby brings out a nice 'Mama Tried' into 'Mexicali Blues'. Garcia again slows it down a bit with a soulful 'Loser'. Other highlights in the firs set include a great rockin' 'Passenger' followed by a 'Tennessee Jed' with a great Garcia solo. 'Sugaree' that follows the 'Minglewood' is very tasty as well!
Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion - University of California
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/78 - Saturday
One
Jack Straw [5:28] ;
They Love Each Other [6:58] ;
Mama Tried [2:24] >
Mexicali Blues [3:56] ;
Loser [7:15] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:54] ;
Stagger Lee [5:33] ;
Passenger [5:00] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:44] ;
New Minglewood Blues [5:14] ;
Sugaree [9:15] ;
The Promised Land [4:28]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122917.mp3
I wish for everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Be safe and hope for better days...
thank you my friends for your support....
Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion - University of California
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/78 - Saturday
One
Jack Straw [5:28] ;
They Love Each Other [6:58] ;
Mama Tried [2:24] >
Mexicali Blues [3:56] ;
Loser [7:15] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:54] ;
Stagger Lee [5:33] ;
Passenger [5:00] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:44] ;
New Minglewood Blues [5:14] ;
Sugaree [9:15] ;
The Promised Land [4:28]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122917.mp3
I wish for everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Be safe and hope for better days...
thank you my friends for your support....
Friday, December 22, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 12/22/17
Our annual Christmas Deadpod features a very entertaining acoustic show from the summer of 1970. While it is true that the mandolin and the guitars are higher in the mix than optimal, I am of the opinion that the quality of the recording, and the originality of the set list, make this a worthwhile pastime on a cold winter's day. I do hope you agree.
I wish for all of you peace and happiness and hope that this holiday weekend finds you with the people you love, for that is the greatest of all gifts.
Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA
8/5/70 - Wednesday
One - 31:06
Candyman [6:46]%[0:17] ;
El Paso [5:44]%[0:10] ;
Rosalie McFall [3:34]%[0:06] ;
Tell It To Me [2:25];[0:15] ;
Drink Up And Go Home [2:44]%[0:26] ;
A Voice From On High [2:57]%[0:08] ;
Cold Jordan [2:26] >
Swing Low Sweet Chariot [3:02] [0:08]
Two - 31:34
Deep Elem Blues [5:35]%[0:04] ;
Dark Hollow [3:18]%[0:05] ;
Friend Of The Devil [3:55]%[0:05] ;
Mama Tried [2:52]%[0:04] ;
To Lay Me Down [6:18];[0:15] ;
Dire Wolf [3:15];[0:14 intro] ;
The Ballad Of Casey Jones [5:03];[0:06]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122217.mp3
thank you for your kindness and for listening to the Deadpod!
I wish for all of you peace and happiness and hope that this holiday weekend finds you with the people you love, for that is the greatest of all gifts.
Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA
8/5/70 - Wednesday
One - 31:06
Candyman [6:46]%[0:17] ;
El Paso [5:44]%[0:10] ;
Rosalie McFall [3:34]%[0:06] ;
Tell It To Me [2:25];[0:15] ;
Drink Up And Go Home [2:44]%[0:26] ;
A Voice From On High [2:57]%[0:08] ;
Cold Jordan [2:26] >
Swing Low Sweet Chariot [3:02] [0:08]
Two - 31:34
Deep Elem Blues [5:35]%[0:04] ;
Dark Hollow [3:18]%[0:05] ;
Friend Of The Devil [3:55]%[0:05] ;
Mama Tried [2:52]%[0:04] ;
To Lay Me Down [6:18];[0:15] ;
Dire Wolf [3:15];[0:14 intro] ;
The Ballad Of Casey Jones [5:03];[0:06]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122217.mp3
thank you for your kindness and for listening to the Deadpod!
Friday, December 15, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 12/15/17
This week's Deadpod features a one-set wonder (as it is only the 2nd set that we have a soundboard tape of) of a superb show from December 1st, 1971 from the Boston Music Hall in Boston MA. This is a beautiful recording of the young Dead and I'm quite certain you'll enjoy both the stand alone songs and the insane jamming of 'The Other One'. The ending 'Not Fade Away'>Going Down the Road Feelin' Bad'>'Not Fade Away' is wonderful as well.
Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA 12/1/71 - Wednesday
Two
Ramble On Rose ;
Me And Bobby McGee ;
Big Boss Man [4:44] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [1:47] >
Drums [2:33] >
The Other One (1) [14:08] >
Me And My Uncle [2:01] >
The Other One (2) [8:51] ;
Not Fade Away [3:57] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:53] >
Not Fade Away [2:40]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121517.mp3
My heartfelt thanks to the kind friends whose contributions allow me to produce the Deadpod.
Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA 12/1/71 - Wednesday
Two
Ramble On Rose ;
Me And Bobby McGee ;
Big Boss Man [4:44] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [1:47] >
Drums [2:33] >
The Other One (1) [14:08] >
Me And My Uncle [2:01] >
The Other One (2) [8:51] ;
Not Fade Away [3:57] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:53] >
Not Fade Away [2:40]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121517.mp3
My heartfelt thanks to the kind friends whose contributions allow me to produce the Deadpod.
Friday, December 08, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 12/8/17
This week - a really fun second set from the early Winter/late Fall of 79. This set starts out with a great Shakedown Street into a drummer's favorite - Samson and Delilah. Jerry slows things down a bit with a beautiful 'High Time' bu tthey pick back up with a long and well jammed-out Estimated->Eyes of the World. The jam going into Drums is particularly tasty. 'Black Peter' comes out of Drums, then they rock out the rest of the set with a 'Around and Around' into 'Johnny B. Goode', and a rockin' 'U.S. Blues' encore..
hope this gets you up and rockin' and keeping those bones warm:)
Grateful Dead
Cleveland Public Auditorium Cleveland, OH
11/29/79 - Thursday
Two
Shakedown Street [11:49] ->
Samson And Delilah [7:01] ;
High Time [7:53] ;
Estimated Prophet [13:29] ->
Eyes Of The World [16:02] ->
Space [8:13] ->
Drums [7:#15] ->
Black Peter [10:31] ->
Around And Around [4:59] ->
Johnny B. Goode [4:40]
Encore
U.S. Blues [5:29]
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120817.mp3
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Friday, December 01, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 12/1/79
This week - a show I really don't think I've broadcast before :) this one from my old hometown of Cleveland Ohio back on 11/29/79 at Public Hall. The boys always seemed to rock in the Land and this night was no exception as they started out with a great 'Alabama Getaway' into 'Promised Land'. Je4ry slows it down a bit with 'Candyman' but the 'Mexicali' is smokin'. A beautiful 'They Love Each Other' follows with some great leads from Jerry. Brent is stlll new in the chair but 'Easy To Love You' is great. 'Brown-Eyed Women' smokes and the boys close with 'Looks Like Rain' into a stompin' 'Don't Ease Me In'.. second set next week..
Grateful Dead
Cleveland Public Auditorium Cleveland, OH
11/29/79 - Thursday
One
Alabama Getaway [6:17] >
The Promised Land [4:12] ;
Candyman [7:18] ;
Mama Tried [2:33] >
Mexicali Blues [4:23] ;
They Love Each Other [7:10] ;
New Minglewood Blues [7:16] ;
Easy To Love You [3:44] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:31] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:05] >
Don't Ease Me In [4:26]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120117.mp3
Many thanks to the kind friends whose support makes the Deadpod possible!
2018 is speeding down the track towards us..
"Might as well travel the elegant way.. "
Grateful Dead
Cleveland Public Auditorium Cleveland, OH
11/29/79 - Thursday
One
Alabama Getaway [6:17] >
The Promised Land [4:12] ;
Candyman [7:18] ;
Mama Tried [2:33] >
Mexicali Blues [4:23] ;
They Love Each Other [7:10] ;
New Minglewood Blues [7:16] ;
Easy To Love You [3:44] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:31] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:05] >
Don't Ease Me In [4:26]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120117.mp3
Many thanks to the kind friends whose support makes the Deadpod possible!
2018 is speeding down the track towards us..
"Might as well travel the elegant way.. "
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 11/23/17
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm hoping you'll enjoy this early acoustic Deadpod as my holiday present to you... This comes to us from November 8th 1970 from the famous Capitol Theater in Port Chester New York. As is my tradition, we'll enjoy the fine acoustic set for Thanksgiving and then next week I'll present the tasty electric set. 'Operator' and 'Wake Up Little Susie' make their final appearance in this setlist, and be sure and catch the Godzilla discussion that (who else) Weir goes into.. there's even a little tasty dessert at the end of the set - don't miss it :)
Grateful Dead
Capitol Theater
Port Chester, NY 11/8/70 - Sunday
One - 43:09
Dire Wolf [4:15];[0:35] ;
I Know You Rider [8:10];[0:17#] ;
Dark Hollow (1) [3:00];[0:38] ;
Rosalie McFall [2:57] ;
El Paso [4:39] ;
Operator [2:13] ;
Ripple [4:13] ;
Friend Of The Devil [3:30] ;
Wake Up Little Susie [2:11] ;
Uncle John's Band [6:10];[0:05]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112317.mp3
I'm always thankful for the kind friends who listen to the Deadpod and have made it possible all these years. I'm privileged that you find my little podcast of value to you and hope that in sharing this fine music it helps spread a little light and love in the world.
Peace to everyone.
Grateful Dead
Capitol Theater
Port Chester, NY 11/8/70 - Sunday
One - 43:09
Dire Wolf [4:15];[0:35] ;
I Know You Rider [8:10];[0:17#] ;
Dark Hollow (1) [3:00];[0:38] ;
Rosalie McFall [2:57] ;
El Paso [4:39] ;
Operator [2:13] ;
Ripple [4:13] ;
Friend Of The Devil [3:30] ;
Wake Up Little Susie [2:11] ;
Uncle John's Band [6:10];[0:05]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112317.mp3
I'm always thankful for the kind friends who listen to the Deadpod and have made it possible all these years. I'm privileged that you find my little podcast of value to you and hope that in sharing this fine music it helps spread a little light and love in the world.
Peace to everyone.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 11/17/17
This week we hear the conclusion of this great, fresh sounding show from April 14th, 1971 at Bucknell University.
This set starts with a great and somewhat longish for the period, Bird Song, and just keeps getting better.. with a unique Sugar Magnolia, a psychedelic Crypical, and the Pig on 'Hard To Handle'.
The closing jam on 'Not Fade Away'-> 'Goin' Down the Road'->'Not Fade Away' is great and they come back for a nice 'Uncle John's Band' encore.
Hope you enjoy this dose of early, Good 'Ol Grateful Dead!
Grateful Dead
Davis Gym - Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
4/14/71 - Wednesday
Two
Bird Song ;
Sugar Magnolia ;
Cryptical Envelopment >
Drums >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat ;
Hard To Handle ;
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Not Fade Away >
Johnny B. Goode
Encore Uncle John's Band
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111717.mp3
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This set starts with a great and somewhat longish for the period, Bird Song, and just keeps getting better.. with a unique Sugar Magnolia, a psychedelic Crypical, and the Pig on 'Hard To Handle'.
The closing jam on 'Not Fade Away'-> 'Goin' Down the Road'->'Not Fade Away' is great and they come back for a nice 'Uncle John's Band' encore.
Hope you enjoy this dose of early, Good 'Ol Grateful Dead!
Grateful Dead
Davis Gym - Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
4/14/71 - Wednesday
Two
Bird Song ;
Sugar Magnolia ;
Cryptical Envelopment >
Drums >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat ;
Hard To Handle ;
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Not Fade Away >
Johnny B. Goode
Encore Uncle John's Band
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111717.mp3
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Friday, November 10, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 11/10/17
This week's Deadpod takes us back to the early days of 1971, to a performance that was before a small crowd at Davis Gymnasium on the Bucknell University Campus in Lewisburg PA on April 14th, 1971. This is a wonderful tape, despite a little static here and there.. it has by and large excellent sound and the band is really energized. There's a great mix of rocking numbers like 'Truckin' and 'China Cat' along with quieter ballads like 'Me & Bobby McGee' and 'Sing Me Back Home'. I love how clearly I can hear Phil's thundering bass on 'Bertha'!
A true treat here is one of the rare performances of 'I Second That Emotion' (only played 6 times) that happens here in set 1. (There is some dispute about the setlist order - Deadbase 50 puts it in set 2, I've left it in its traditional 1st set slot here).
thanks to Jim H for the suggestion - remember I'm always happy to take requests!
Grateful Dead
Davis Gym - Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
4/14/71 - Wednesday
One
Truckin' ;
Deal ;
Me And Bobby McGee ;
Next Time You See Me ;
Bertha ;
Playing In The Band ;
Sing Me Back Home ;
Me And My Uncle ;
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
I Second That Emotion ;
Casey Jones
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111017.mp3
Thank you for listening and for your support!
A true treat here is one of the rare performances of 'I Second That Emotion' (only played 6 times) that happens here in set 1. (There is some dispute about the setlist order - Deadbase 50 puts it in set 2, I've left it in its traditional 1st set slot here).
thanks to Jim H for the suggestion - remember I'm always happy to take requests!
Grateful Dead
Davis Gym - Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
4/14/71 - Wednesday
One
Truckin' ;
Deal ;
Me And Bobby McGee ;
Next Time You See Me ;
Bertha ;
Playing In The Band ;
Sing Me Back Home ;
Me And My Uncle ;
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
I Second That Emotion ;
Casey Jones
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111017.mp3
Thank you for listening and for your support!
Friday, November 03, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 11/3/17
This week we bring you the historic second set from the Dead's performance on Holloween night, 1991 in Oakland California. This one is powerful, dark at times, rocking at times. Very introspective I think. A great 'Scarlet->Fire' leads it off, followed by Bobby on Truckin' and Spoonful. The Dark Star is the heart of the matter of course, wonderful flights of imagination and highlighted by Ken Kesey's eulogy for Bill Graham. Words that resonate today. The Last Time is a great choice coming out and then a personal favorite 'Standing on the Moon'. The rest of the set includes a 'Throwin' Stones'. and then the great 'Not Fade Away'.Jerry celebrates the day with a Werewolves encore!
Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA
10/31/91 - Thursday
Two
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Truckin' [7:10] >
Spoonful [6:20] (1) >
Dark Star [11:16] (1) (2) >
Drums [14:28] >
Space [12:17] (1) >
Dark Star [3:18] (1) >
The Last Time [5:33] (1) ;
Standing On The Moon [8:12] >
Throwing Stones [9:48] >
Not Fade Away [7:20]
Encore
Werewolves Of London [5:31] (3)
Comments (1) with Gary Duncan on guitar ; (2) Ken Kesey gives spoken eulogy to Bill Graham ; (3) sung as Werewolves of Oakland
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Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA
10/31/91 - Thursday
Two
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Truckin' [7:10] >
Spoonful [6:20] (1) >
Dark Star [11:16] (1) (2) >
Drums [14:28] >
Space [12:17] (1) >
Dark Star [3:18] (1) >
The Last Time [5:33] (1) ;
Standing On The Moon [8:12] >
Throwing Stones [9:48] >
Not Fade Away [7:20]
Encore
Werewolves Of London [5:31] (3)
Comments (1) with Gary Duncan on guitar ; (2) Ken Kesey gives spoken eulogy to Bill Graham ; (3) sung as Werewolves of Oakland
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110317.mp3
Thank you my friends for your kind encouragement and support.
Don't forget our Facebook page!
practice kindness
Friday, October 27, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 10/27/17
This week I've decided to bring you the first set of what might very well be the band's most historic Halloween show - 10/31/91 in Oakland. The run was historic because it occurred the week of the passing of Bill Graham in a tragic helicopter crash. A great friend of the Dead, Bill's passing was marked in the second set of this show during a eulogy from Ken Kesey, which we'll hear next week. This first set however is definitely worth hearing and should provide a great warm up to your Halloween weekend! It starts off with a great Help->Slip->Frank, with Phil out front and driving the train. The Slipknot is a beautiful ensemble effort, especially Vince and Bruce's contributions to the overall structure. It floats along beautifully, then, just as it reaches its apex, we're plunged into that great bouncy Franklin's Tower. Jerry's leads here are crystalline, soaring.. Jerry's voice contains just enough world weariness to make me feel the wisdom here. While 'Little Red Rooster' wouldn't have been my choice to follow this up with, it is one of their better versions, with some nice slide work. 'Loser' follows, it takes a bit to get warmed up, but Garcia builds it up slowly into a great crescendo. Phil follows with a great version of 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues', a song they would only break out 4 or 5 times a year. A long 'Let It Grow' closes the set, an interesting if not completely enrapturing performance of this piece....
Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA
10/31/91 - Thursday
One
Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Loser ;
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues ;
Let It Grow
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102717.mp3
For those of you looking for the 2nd set from October 19, 1971, you can find it here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070811.mp3
My apologies for repeating the first set last week..
Have a safe and happy Halloween!!
As always, my sincere thanks for your support, my friends.
Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA
10/31/91 - Thursday
One
Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Loser ;
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues ;
Let It Grow
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102717.mp3
For those of you looking for the 2nd set from October 19, 1971, you can find it here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070811.mp3
My apologies for repeating the first set last week..
Have a safe and happy Halloween!!
As always, my sincere thanks for your support, my friends.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 10/20/17
This week's Deadpod features a rather historic show in the band's history - this was the very first show with Keith Godchaux, on October 19th, 1971 in Minneapolis Minnesota. Not only was this Keith's first show it features the premier of six songs that would all become staples in the band's repertoire, Tennessee Jed, Jack Straw, Mexicali Blues, Comes a Time, One More Saturday Night and Ramble On Rose. There's plenty of energy in this set, and the new tunes and the addition of Keith mark a turning point in the band's trajectory, as the sound begins its transition to the characteristic sound of 1972.
Its also a nice coincidence that I received an email this week from the author of a new blog, all about 'Comes A Time' .. it has a nice writeup about this show as well as other great versions. You can find it here: https://gotanemptycup.wordpress.com/, check it out!
Grateful Dead
Northrup Auditorium
Minneapolis, MN 10/19/71 - Tuesday
One
Bertha [5:46] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:01] ;
Sugaree [6:14] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:29] ;
Cumberland Blues [5:01] ;
Tennessee Jed [5:59] ;
Black Peter [8:43] ;
Jack Straw [5:02] ;
Big Railroad Blues [3:14] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:15] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:22] ;
Comes A Time [7:01] ;
Playing In The Band [5:42] ;
One More Saturday Night [4:22] ;
Casey Jones [5:47]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102017.mp3
for some reason the number of listeners seems to have gone down a bit lately..
if you have any suggestions please let me know!
have a great week and thank you for your support!!
Its also a nice coincidence that I received an email this week from the author of a new blog, all about 'Comes A Time' .. it has a nice writeup about this show as well as other great versions. You can find it here: https://gotanemptycup.wordpress.com/, check it out!
Grateful Dead
Northrup Auditorium
Minneapolis, MN 10/19/71 - Tuesday
One
Bertha [5:46] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:01] ;
Sugaree [6:14] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:29] ;
Cumberland Blues [5:01] ;
Tennessee Jed [5:59] ;
Black Peter [8:43] ;
Jack Straw [5:02] ;
Big Railroad Blues [3:14] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:15] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:22] ;
Comes A Time [7:01] ;
Playing In The Band [5:42] ;
One More Saturday Night [4:22] ;
Casey Jones [5:47]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102017.mp3
for some reason the number of listeners seems to have gone down a bit lately..
if you have any suggestions please let me know!
have a great week and thank you for your support!!
Friday, October 13, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 10/13/17
This week's Deadpod features the 2nd set of the band's performance on October 14th, 1977 from the Hofheinz Pavilion at the University of Houston in Houston Texas. They really come out rocking here with a great Bertha into a sweet Good Lovin'. Candyman follows, with Garcia in fine voice. Then they move out into space with a fine, long 'Playin In the Band'... some great explorations here. They transition seamlessly into a short but interesting Drums, then back out quickly into that beautiful introduction to the Wheel.. ahhhhhhh.. I'm always taken back to sweeping vistas of beautiful open spaces when I hear this tune, one of my all-time favorites, and Donna's contributions here are on key and for me, enjoyable. It dissolves, slowly and beautifully into the Wharf Rat.. Garcia here is a such a emotive storyteller, both with his vocals and his playing.. simply lose yourself here.. Garcia's jam before the last verse is stunning. Around and Around follows, and builds to a rockin' crescendo.
They end a beautiful evening with Brokedown Palace, then back into a pretty, spacey, Playin' reprise..
Grateful Dead
Hofheinz Pavilion - University of Houston
Houston, TX
10/14/77 - Friday
Two
Bertha [7:08] >
Good Lovin' [5:59] ;
Candyman [7:28] ;
Playing In The Band [16:#56] >
Drums [3:35] >
The Wheel [7:15] >
Wharf Rat [13:49] >
Around And Around [8:23]
Encores
Brokedown Palace [5:51] >
Playing In The Band [4:13#]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101317.mp3
I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod as much as I did..
Thanks so much for your support.. love one another !
They end a beautiful evening with Brokedown Palace, then back into a pretty, spacey, Playin' reprise..
Grateful Dead
Hofheinz Pavilion - University of Houston
Houston, TX
10/14/77 - Friday
Two
Bertha [7:08] >
Good Lovin' [5:59] ;
Candyman [7:28] ;
Playing In The Band [16:#56] >
Drums [3:35] >
The Wheel [7:15] >
Wharf Rat [13:49] >
Around And Around [8:23]
Encores
Brokedown Palace [5:51] >
Playing In The Band [4:13#]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101317.mp3
I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod as much as I did..
Thanks so much for your support.. love one another !
Friday, October 06, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 10/6/17
This week we'll feature a fine show from the Fall of 1977, a period which doesn't get as much attention as the Spring but which nevertheless contains some very fine music. This fine show from October 14th, 1977 at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston Texas has some wonderful harmonies - check out the wonderful Mississippi Half-Step and the really beautiful Friend of the Devil. Passenger and The Music Never Stopped show the band can still rock it this night as well.
Grateful Dead
Hofheinz Pavilion - University of Houston
Houston, TX
10/14/77 - Friday
One
Jack Straw [5:03] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [11:22] >
El Paso [4:06] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:53] ;
New Minglewood Blues [5:05] ;
Loser [7:#09] ;
Passenger [3:24] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:13] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:08] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:46] ;
The Music Never Stopped
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100617.mp3\
My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod..
I hope the music brings you some joy.
Grateful Dead
Hofheinz Pavilion - University of Houston
Houston, TX
10/14/77 - Friday
One
Jack Straw [5:03] ;
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [11:22] >
El Paso [4:06] ;
Brown Eyed Women [4:53] ;
New Minglewood Blues [5:05] ;
Loser [7:#09] ;
Passenger [3:24] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:13] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:08] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:46] ;
The Music Never Stopped
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100617.mp3\
My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod..
I hope the music brings you some joy.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 9/29/17
We'll close out September with the second set of this fine show from September of 1982.. September 21st at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It starts with an interesting combo of 'Touch of Grey' into 'Samson and Delilah'. 'High Time' follows, a song far too infrequently played, in my opinion. Estimated Prophet goes into He's Gone - marked by a loud M-80 which was set off during the song. Post-Drums, Jerry brings things home with 'Black Peter'.. then Bobby ends with a rockin' Good Lovin'.. US Blues seems like a great encore right now to me..
Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden New York , NY
9/21/82 - Tuesday
Two
Touch Of Grey [6:27] >
Samson And Delilah [7:40] ;
High Time ;
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away >
Black Peter >
Good Lovin'
Encore
U.S. Blues
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092917.mp3
Give Peace a Chance
thanks for your support.
Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden New York , NY
9/21/82 - Tuesday
Two
Touch Of Grey [6:27] >
Samson And Delilah [7:40] ;
High Time ;
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away >
Black Peter >
Good Lovin'
Encore
U.S. Blues
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092917.mp3
Give Peace a Chance
thanks for your support.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 9/22/17
Happy Autumnal Equinox!
While it still feels like summer here, we have a wonderful show from 1982 to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. This comes to us from September 21st, 1982 at Madison Square Garden, N.Y., N.Y. This first set has been called the best of the year and while I'm not quite certain I'm willing to crown it that I will say I found it very enjoyable and hope you do as well. This is one of those shows where they delighted the crowd with an unusual opening.. a wonderful Playin' in the Band. Right away you are swept up with Garcia's fluid playing.. then to add to our delight a delicious Crazy Fingers follows. The rest of the set follows a more traditional pattern but is highlighted by a early West LA Fadeaway, a great Looks Like Rain (Garcia's second lead here is sweet) and a great China-Rider closer.. I also admit a fondness for Brent's playing on this set which is easily heard.
Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden New York , NY
9/21/82 - Tuesday
One
Playing In The Band [9:56] >
Crazy Fingers [9:47] >
Me And My Uncle [2:48] >
Big River [5:52] ;
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:50] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:20] ;
Loser [7:#05] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:14] ;
China Cat Sunflower [5:33] >
I Know You Rider [6:31]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092217.mp3
Thank you for the kind donations that allow the Deadpod to live!
While it still feels like summer here, we have a wonderful show from 1982 to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. This comes to us from September 21st, 1982 at Madison Square Garden, N.Y., N.Y. This first set has been called the best of the year and while I'm not quite certain I'm willing to crown it that I will say I found it very enjoyable and hope you do as well. This is one of those shows where they delighted the crowd with an unusual opening.. a wonderful Playin' in the Band. Right away you are swept up with Garcia's fluid playing.. then to add to our delight a delicious Crazy Fingers follows. The rest of the set follows a more traditional pattern but is highlighted by a early West LA Fadeaway, a great Looks Like Rain (Garcia's second lead here is sweet) and a great China-Rider closer.. I also admit a fondness for Brent's playing on this set which is easily heard.
Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden New York , NY
9/21/82 - Tuesday
One
Playing In The Band [9:56] >
Crazy Fingers [9:47] >
Me And My Uncle [2:48] >
Big River [5:52] ;
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:50] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:20] ;
Loser [7:#05] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:14] ;
China Cat Sunflower [5:33] >
I Know You Rider [6:31]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092217.mp3
Thank you for the kind donations that allow the Deadpod to live!
Friday, September 15, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 9/15/17
Always a great way to start out set 2, this week's Deadpod starts with a wonderful Scarlet ->Fire. The boys do a nice job of exploring on this one, as the Scarlet is a bit more exploratory as usual, and that is a property of this entire set. Highlights for me include the great transition between Eyes of the World and Space, Garcia really explores some new areas there. The unusual post-drums setlist puts Not Fade Away before Wharf Rat and gives us a unusual double encore to end our evening!
Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 9/12/81 - Saturday
Two
Scarlet Begonias [11:40] ->;
Fire On The Mountain [12:53] ;
C C Rider [8:44] ;
Estimated Prophet [10:55] ->
Eyes Of The World [11:42]->
Space [7:35] ->
Drums [9:36]->
Not Fade Away [10:08] ->
Wharf Rat [9:27] ->
Around And Around [3:57] ->
One More Saturday Night [4:20]
Encore
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:49] ;
Good Lovin' [7:53]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091517.mp3
thanks to Brian at DCW Media for underwritng the last 2 Deadpods!
and thanks to you my friends for your support!
Ain't No Time to Hate
Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 9/12/81 - Saturday
Two
Scarlet Begonias [11:40] ->;
Fire On The Mountain [12:53] ;
C C Rider [8:44] ;
Estimated Prophet [10:55] ->
Eyes Of The World [11:42]->
Space [7:35] ->
Drums [9:36]->
Not Fade Away [10:08] ->
Wharf Rat [9:27] ->
Around And Around [3:57] ->
One More Saturday Night [4:20]
Encore
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:49] ;
Good Lovin' [7:53]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091517.mp3
thanks to Brian at DCW Media for underwritng the last 2 Deadpods!
and thanks to you my friends for your support!
Ain't No Time to Hate
Friday, September 08, 2017
Dead show/podcast for 9/8/17
This week we celebrate going back to school with a trip back to one of our favorite schools - the Univ of California at Berkeley with a wonderful show at the Greek theater on September 12th, 1981. The show is rad throughout, but this first set is off the hook with a great Shakedown Street opener and a rousing Greatest Story to open the set. Friend of the Devil follows in a slower but quite pretty tempo. El Paso is improved with some Jerry trills.. but the Birdsong that follows is clearly the highlight of this set. The rest of this quite long first set is absolutely first-rate, including a great transition between China Cat and I Know You Rider to close it.
While this is an audience tape, I think the quality is still quite good and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA
9/12/81 - Saturday
One
Shakedown Street [13:46] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:43] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:35] >
El Paso [5:07] ;
Bird Song [10:34] >
Cassidy [5:10] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:51] >
Looks Like Rain [8:23] ;
China Cat Sunflower [7:26] >
I Know You Rider [5:20]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090817.mp3
thank you for your kind support which makes the Deadpod possible!
There's always time to be kind :)
While this is an audience tape, I think the quality is still quite good and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA
9/12/81 - Saturday
One
Shakedown Street [13:46] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:43] ;
Friend Of The Devil [8:35] >
El Paso [5:07] ;
Bird Song [10:34] >
Cassidy [5:10] ;
Tennessee Jed [7:51] >
Looks Like Rain [8:23] ;
China Cat Sunflower [7:26] >
I Know You Rider [5:20]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090817.mp3
thank you for your kind support which makes the Deadpod possible!
There's always time to be kind :)
Friday, September 01, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 9/1/17
This week's Deadpod opens with a classic combo the band did justice to as they opened the second set on August 22nd, 1993 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. This Help->Slip->Frank is, and always was, a wonderful way to open a set, and I hope, a great way to open your Labor Day weekend. The jam into Slipknot is particularly tasty. They follow with a rockin' Samson (it was Sunday after all). Corrina makes a rare but welcome appearance on the Deadpod going into Drums and Space.. The post-drums highlight of course is 'Days Between', one of those latter day ballads that are so powerful in the last few years. Not Fade Away is an excellent way to close the set, and they come back with a joyful 'Liberty' encore.
Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Two
Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower ;
Samson And Delilah ;
Ship Of Fools ;
Corrina >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
I Need A Miracle >
Days Between >
Not Fade Away
Encore:
Liberty
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090117.mp3
Have a safe and happy Labor Day!
Thank you for your support of the Deadpod!
Winter rain, now tell me why
Summers fade and roses die
The answer came, the wind and rain
Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Two
Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower ;
Samson And Delilah ;
Ship Of Fools ;
Corrina >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
I Need A Miracle >
Days Between >
Not Fade Away
Encore:
Liberty
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090117.mp3
Have a safe and happy Labor Day!
Thank you for your support of the Deadpod!
Winter rain, now tell me why
Summers fade and roses die
The answer came, the wind and rain
Friday, August 25, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 8/25/17
Usually in the month of August I'm drawn to playing some latter day Dead simply because the power of Garcia's ballads seemed to grow as his other abilities diminished. I also enjoy hearing some of the songs that the band debuted in the latter phase of their existence. Many listeners of the Deadpod only had the chance to see the band live in these latter day concerts as well, so its great to revisit them occasionally. I think the show I've chosen this week is one of the better ones. This occurred on August 22nd, 1993 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Oregon. While as usual during this time, the first set is not as long as we'd like it is pretty well played. It starts with an interesting Jack Straw - Weir has equipment problems and is absent for most of it, leaving it up to Jerry and Phil to create some interesting interplay. Broken Arrow is a later day Phil addition I always enjoyed, and this is a fine version. The set-closing 'Music Never Stopped' is probably the highlight of this set as it features some nice moments. Next week we'll feature the quite good second set of this show.
Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
8/22/93 - Sunday
One
Jack Straw ;
Bertha ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Broken Arrow ;
Althea ;
When I Paint My Masterpiece ;
Tennessee Jed ;
The Music Never Stopped
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082517.mp3
Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod, which makes its' continued existence possible.
Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
8/22/93 - Sunday
One
Jack Straw ;
Bertha ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Broken Arrow ;
Althea ;
When I Paint My Masterpiece ;
Tennessee Jed ;
The Music Never Stopped
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082517.mp3
Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod, which makes its' continued existence possible.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 8/18/17
We have a very fine second set to usher in the start of 'full eclipse' weekend on this edition of the Deadpod! Shows at the Uptown in Chicago were usually great, and this one was no exception. They start with a song they hadn't played since 1965! - Little Red Rooster - while you may have grown tired of it - the audience that night couldn't say the same :) The rest of the set is well played and I really enjoy hearing Brent as he fits into his role with the band at this early stage of his tenure. The highlight here is the wonderful 'Comes A Time' in the midst of a Playin' sandwich - excellent emotion and playing. The boys do a wonderful Alabama Getaway finale here! Shame that didn't happen more often, then treat the crowd to a Johnny B Goode encore .. I'm sure they were feeling it this night..
Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 8/19/80 - Tuesday
Two
Little Red Rooster [7:42] >
China Cat Sunflower [6:00] >
I Know You Rider [6:10] >
Estimated Prophet [10:09] >
Eyes Of The World [8:20] >
Space [5:20] >
Drums [13:21] >
Space [1:08] >
Playing In The Band [9:18] >
Comes A Time [10:00] >
Playing In The Band [5:56] >
Around And Around [4:12] >
Alabama Getaway [4:42]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [4:19]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081817.mp3
Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!
Please be careful and don't look at the sun during that eclipse!
Ain't No Time to Hate!
Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 8/19/80 - Tuesday
Two
Little Red Rooster [7:42] >
China Cat Sunflower [6:00] >
I Know You Rider [6:10] >
Estimated Prophet [10:09] >
Eyes Of The World [8:20] >
Space [5:20] >
Drums [13:21] >
Space [1:08] >
Playing In The Band [9:18] >
Comes A Time [10:00] >
Playing In The Band [5:56] >
Around And Around [4:12] >
Alabama Getaway [4:42]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [4:19]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081817.mp3
Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!
Please be careful and don't look at the sun during that eclipse!
Ain't No Time to Hate!
Friday, August 11, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 8 /11/17
This week we have a really fine show from the summer of 1980 - this one takes place at the Uptown Theater in Chicago IL, on August 19th, 1980. They start with a trifecta that really takes off and was only done on two other occasions, the Mississippi Half-Step->Franklin's Tower->Minglewood. Personally I always enjoyed when Franklin's found its way into unusual combinations, and the Minglewood here is really rockin' as well. Other highlights in this fine first set include an excellent Althea, and an extended jam in the (unsual) set closing 'Feel Like a Stranger'. Next week's set 2 is at least equally as fine.
Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 8/19/80 - Tuesday
One
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:54] ->
Franklin's Tower [12:11]->
New Minglewood Blues [7:15] ;
Dire Wolf [3:13] ;
Cassidy [4:37] ;
Row Jimmy [11:10] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:07] ->
Big River [5:53] ;
Althea [8:26] ;
Easy To Love You [3:48] ;
Feel Like A Stranger [8:29]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081117.mp3
Thanks so much for your kind support of the Deadpod!
pray for Peace
Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 8/19/80 - Tuesday
One
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:54] ->
Franklin's Tower [12:11]->
New Minglewood Blues [7:15] ;
Dire Wolf [3:13] ;
Cassidy [4:37] ;
Row Jimmy [11:10] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:07] ->
Big River [5:53] ;
Althea [8:26] ;
Easy To Love You [3:48] ;
Feel Like A Stranger [8:29]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081117.mp3
Thanks so much for your kind support of the Deadpod!
pray for Peace
Friday, August 04, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 8/4/17
Here is the second set from the band's performance on July 25th, 1972 at the Paramount Theater in Portland Oregon. I think its a great performance to hear during these 'Days Between' as it showcases the band at one of the peak times of their career. Check out the rousing 'Greatest Story Ever Told' and the unusually languid 'China Cat->I Know You Rider' that follows. The Other One and the jams around it are the stars here however. I'm happy that this one includes a fine 'Wharf Rat'.. while the ballads during this period didn't match the intensity of the later years, it still holds a special place when I'm thinking about Jer.
Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre
Portland, OR
7/25/72 - Tuesday
Two
He's Gone [8:46] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:15] (6) ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:38] >
I Know You Rider [4:55] (7) ;
Mexicali Blues [3:25] ;
(8) Truckin' [11:58] >
The Other One Jam [1:12] >
Drums [3:02] >
The Other One [27:11] >
Wharf Rat [10:56] (9) ;
Sugar Magnolia ;
Sing Me Back Home [9:34] ;
Not Fade Away [5:31] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:22] >
Not Fade Away [3:02] (10)
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080417.mp3
Love is Real, Not Fade Away
thanks Jerry
Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre
Portland, OR
7/25/72 - Tuesday
Two
He's Gone [8:46] ;
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:15] (6) ;
China Cat Sunflower [6:38] >
I Know You Rider [4:55] (7) ;
Mexicali Blues [3:25] ;
(8) Truckin' [11:58] >
The Other One Jam [1:12] >
Drums [3:02] >
The Other One [27:11] >
Wharf Rat [10:56] (9) ;
Sugar Magnolia ;
Sing Me Back Home [9:34] ;
Not Fade Away [5:31] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:22] >
Not Fade Away [3:02] (10)
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080417.mp3
Love is Real, Not Fade Away
thanks Jerry
Friday, July 28, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 7/28/17
As we approach what would have been Jerry Garcia's 75th birthday on Tuesday, I always struggle with finding the appropriate show to feature. I settled on a classic show from the summer of 1972 which showcases the band during one of their best periods. This comes to us from July 25th, 1972 at the Paramount Theater in Portland Oregon. It is surely not the 'best' show of this year, perhaps not even the best show of the run, but it is surely a good show; the band is listening to each other and playing together well. Jerry soars. This is a long first set (especially compared to later years). I hope you enjoy it as we take some time to reflect on what could have been.
Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre Portland, OR
Date 7/25/72 - Tuesday
One
The Promised Land [3:06] (1) ;
Sugaree [7:06] ;
(2) Me And My Uncle [2:53] ;
Bird Song [8:49] ;
Black Throated Wind [5:20] ;
Cumberland Blues [5:05] ;
Jack Straw [4:41] ;
Big Railroad Blues [4:41] ;
El Paso [4:36] (3) ;
Tennessee Jed [7:20] ;
Playing In The Band [13:24] ;
Loser [6:36] ;
(4) Beat It On Down The Line [3:09] ;
Casey Jones [#5:27] (5)
(1) Weir: Why thank you. (2) Weir: We're gonna continue the show now with a song that made somebody famous. It goes something like this. (3) Weir: thank you. (4) 14 beats (5) Weir: We're gonna take a short break and we'll be back and we'll be playing for a while after that.
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072817.mp3
My sincere thanks to the kind folks able to support the Deadpod..
practice kindness :)
Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre Portland, OR
Date 7/25/72 - Tuesday
One
The Promised Land [3:06] (1) ;
Sugaree [7:06] ;
(2) Me And My Uncle [2:53] ;
Bird Song [8:49] ;
Black Throated Wind [5:20] ;
Cumberland Blues [5:05] ;
Jack Straw [4:41] ;
Big Railroad Blues [4:41] ;
El Paso [4:36] (3) ;
Tennessee Jed [7:20] ;
Playing In The Band [13:24] ;
Loser [6:36] ;
(4) Beat It On Down The Line [3:09] ;
Casey Jones [#5:27] (5)
(1) Weir: Why thank you. (2) Weir: We're gonna continue the show now with a song that made somebody famous. It goes something like this. (3) Weir: thank you. (4) 14 beats (5) Weir: We're gonna take a short break and we'll be back and we'll be playing for a while after that.
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072817.mp3
My sincere thanks to the kind folks able to support the Deadpod..
practice kindness :)
Friday, July 21, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 7/21/17
This week's Deadpod features the second set from the excellent performance the band gave us from March 24th, 1973 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia PA.
This performance is solid throughout, Jerry's vocals are spot on, and the entire band is on the top of their game. This set contains one of the great jams ever, coming out of Truckin' and through to the Dark Star. The China->Rider is no slouch either. Settle back and be transported..
Grateful Dead
The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
3/24/73 - Saturday
Two [1:27:42] ;
The Promised Land [2:58] ;
China Cat Sunflower [8:16] >
I Know You Rider [5:16] ;
Big River [4:17] ;
Stella Blue [7:26] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:51] ;
He's Gone [3:42] >
Truckin' [31:57] >
Spanish Jam >
Dark Star [4:02] >
Sing Me Back Home [9:50] >
Sugar Magnolia [7:07]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [3:39]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072117.mp3
Your support keeps the Deadpod alive. thank you my friends.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Dalai Lama
This performance is solid throughout, Jerry's vocals are spot on, and the entire band is on the top of their game. This set contains one of the great jams ever, coming out of Truckin' and through to the Dark Star. The China->Rider is no slouch either. Settle back and be transported..
Grateful Dead
The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
3/24/73 - Saturday
Two [1:27:42] ;
The Promised Land [2:58] ;
China Cat Sunflower [8:16] >
I Know You Rider [5:16] ;
Big River [4:17] ;
Stella Blue [7:26] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:51] ;
He's Gone [3:42] >
Truckin' [31:57] >
Spanish Jam >
Dark Star [4:02] >
Sing Me Back Home [9:50] >
Sugar Magnolia [7:07]
Encore
Johnny B. Goode [3:39]
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072117.mp3
Your support keeps the Deadpod alive. thank you my friends.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Dalai Lama
Friday, July 14, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 7/14/17
This week's Deadpod is a request from Steve, a great friend of the Deadpod's, who wanted to hear this phenomenal show from March 24th, 1973 at the Philadelphia Spectrum. The first set clocks in at over 90 minutes and is an excellent example of the early 1973 sound, where the band is moving from towards a more jazzy fluid style and its reflected even here int he first set numbers although perhaps more so in next week's set 2. Too many highlights to list here, but of course there is 'The Race Is On', always a great fvoirte, a nice version of Cumberland Blues. They do the precurssor to 'U.S. Blues', the 'Wave That Flag' here, and a great version of 'Here Comes Sunshine'. Billy is prominent throughout this mix and really drives the band. The band is playing with swagger and I am sure you'll enjoy this classic show from 1973.
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA (3/24/73) Bertha Beat it on Down the Line Don't Ease Me In The Race Is On Cumberland Blues Box of Rain Row Jimmy Jack Straw They Love Each Other Mexicali Blues Tennessee Jed Looks Like Rain Wave That Flag El Paso Here Comes Sunshine Me and Bobby McGee Loser Playing in the Band
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
Thanks for your support!
Have a great week my friends, Happy (early) birthday Steve!
Friday, July 07, 2017
Dead Show/podcast for 7/7/17
Lucky 7's today :) and I hope you'll feel lucky after listening to this week's fine second set from the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mt. View CA on June 21st, 1989.
This is a fine set for the period, Jerry is in excellent voice, and Phil is energetic and out front throughout. Jerry breaks out the Fender -Midi outfit during space, which is quite interesting and the addition of the late, longtime E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons adds a nice fill to several spaces in the music, I think. The highlights for me are a fine Estimated Prophet, the wonderful transition from Truckin' to the Other One, and of course a fabulous Morning Dew. A fine show from one of best periods of the latter day Dead.
Shoreline Amphitheater (6/21/89)
Comments: Summer Solstice Show
Pay-Per-View
Two
Scarlet Begonias [7:46] >
Hell In A Bucket [5:44] (1) ;
Ship Of Fools [7:44] (1) ;
Estimated Prophet [10:14] (1) >
Eyes Of The World [12:40] (1) >
Drums [#9:52] >
Space [15:02] >
Truckin' [6:51] (1) >
The Other One [5:16] (1)(2) >
Morning Dew [11:#42] (1,3) ~
Turn On Your Love Light [8:12] (1)
Encore
Brokedown Palace [5:23#]
Comments (1) with Clarence Clemons
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070717.mp3
Thank you for your support of the Deadpod..
Let's all try to be kind :)
This is a fine set for the period, Jerry is in excellent voice, and Phil is energetic and out front throughout. Jerry breaks out the Fender -Midi outfit during space, which is quite interesting and the addition of the late, longtime E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons adds a nice fill to several spaces in the music, I think. The highlights for me are a fine Estimated Prophet, the wonderful transition from Truckin' to the Other One, and of course a fabulous Morning Dew. A fine show from one of best periods of the latter day Dead.
Shoreline Amphitheater (6/21/89)
Comments: Summer Solstice Show
Pay-Per-View
Two
Scarlet Begonias [7:46] >
Hell In A Bucket [5:44] (1) ;
Ship Of Fools [7:44] (1) ;
Estimated Prophet [10:14] (1) >
Eyes Of The World [12:40] (1) >
Drums [#9:52] >
Space [15:02] >
Truckin' [6:51] (1) >
The Other One [5:16] (1)(2) >
Morning Dew [11:#42] (1,3) ~
Turn On Your Love Light [8:12] (1)
Encore
Brokedown Palace [5:23#]
Comments (1) with Clarence Clemons
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070717.mp3
Thank you for your support of the Deadpod..
Let's all try to be kind :)
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