Dead Show/podcast for 8/15/25

The dog days of August are upon us.. but hopefully this week's Deadpod can see us through.. this is a good one from August 5, 1979 in Oakland. The first set certainly starts out rather laid back and so is perhaps fitting for the time... check out the transition from 'Franklin's' into 'Me & My Uncle'.. The set is well played in my opinion and the recording is good - I will tell you there is a brutal cut at the end of the 'Althea' .. ouch .. the transition from 'Lost Sailor' into 'Althea' is sweet however.. 

 Grateful Dead
Oakland Auditorium
Oakland, CA
8/5/1979 - Sunday 

One     
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:09] >
Franklin's Tower [11:06] >
Me And My Uncle [3:12] >
Big River [5:50] 
Candyman [7:08] 
It's All Over Now [9:10] 
Brown Eyed Women [5:21] 
Lost Sailor [6:38] >
Althea [9:15] 
The Promised Land [4:08]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081525.mp3  

Stay cool and be kind ;) 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/8/25

Hey Now! Wasn't sure I could get this one out, but here goes :) 

This is the second set from the band's performance on August 12, 1972 at Sacramento California. 

I think you'll enjoy this set, there is some fine jamming here.. the opening GSET, does have the first frew notes cut.. Ramble on Rose, follows and Beat It Down the Line.. including some chatter :) 

The heart of the set comes as the following He's Gone goes into Drums and then into a roaring 'Other One'.. this is a beautiful set culminating in a 'Black Peter' (the only time Black Peter appeared seg'd into an Other One). The 'Truckin' that follows is a highlight as well. 

Hope you enjoy! \

Grateful Dead
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 8/12/1972 - Saturday

Two     

Greatest Story Ever Told [#5:10] 
Ramble On Rose [5:51] 
Beat It On Down The Line [3:07] 
He's Gone [8:53] >
Drums [2:48] >
The Other One [16:45] >
Black Peter [8:54] >
The Other One [3:45] 
Truckin' [11:44] 
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [6:05] >
Sugar Magnolia [3:21#]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080825.mp3 

The Days Between are almost over.. but our love is real and not fade away! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/1/25

Here we are - Jerry's Birthday and the start of the Days Between - as well as the day of the first of the GD 60 concerts out in San Francisco! I do envy all those able to attend! In the meantime we have a fine show from August of 1972 to start the celebrations on this week's Deadpod.

 This comes from Sacramento California on August 12, 1972. We will listen to the long first set this week - then the second set when I return in two weeks. I have to be gone next week and due to the constraints of posting on my podcast host I will be unable to have another Deadpod ready for next Friday. 

You will find lots to enjoy here - Keith and Donna are still settling in as the band adjusts to no Pigpen, but there is plenty of great music here. I will simply call your attention to the fine jazzy 'Bird Song' and of course the 'Playin' In the Band'. There is a rare 1st set 'Stella Blue' and plenty of rocking here as well. The band is also quite chatty which is always fun to hear. 

 

Grateful Dead
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 8/12/1972 - Saturday 

One 
    
The Promised Land [2:54]  
Sugaree [7:16]  
Me And My Uncle [2:57]  
Bird Song [10:25]  
Black Throated Wind [6:31]  
Deal [5:14]  
El Paso [2:51#]  
Tennessee Jed [#2:33]  
Playing In The Band [12:30]  
Big Railroad Blues [4:05]  
Cumberland Blues [6:42]  
Stella Blue [7:26]  
Jack Straw [#3:38]  
Casey Jones [6:26]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080125.mp3

Thank you my friends for your kind support. 

  

Dead Show/podcast for 7/25/25

This week the Deadpod continues with the second set from the band's performance on July 21, 1990 at the World Music Theater in Tinley Park IL. 

A fine Scarlet>Fire opens things up then the first of a continuing 'Playin In the Band' theme that will reoccur thoughout the evening. The post-drums, my favorite here, is highlighted with a rare 'Crazy Fingers' and a 'Dear Mr. Fantasy', The Quinn the Eskimo encore is always a favorite!  

 

Grateful Dead
World Music Theatre
Tinley Park, IL
7/21/1990 - Saturday

Two     

Scarlet Begonias [9:49] >
Fire On The Mountain [11:53] 
Playing In The Band [11:09] >
He's Gone [12:49] >
Drums % >
Space %>
I Need A Miracle [4:52] >
Crazy Fingers [7:45] >
Playing Jam [:33] >
Dear Mr. Fantasy [6:13] >
Playing Reprise [2:42] >
One More Saturday Night [5:15]

Encore     
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [4:39]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072525.mp3  

 

Hope  you are staying cool! :)  

Dead Show/podcast for 7/18/25

I wasn't sure I'd be up to posting this week - but while I can't type much I'm happy to bring you this fine set of Grateful Dead music.. 

Here's one from the summer of 1990 - not much that hasn't been released already but this is a fine set at a terrible venue.. still a nice recording and i hope you enjoy it. 

 

Grateful Dead
World Music Theatre
Tinley Park, IL
7/21/1990 - Saturday

One     [[1:05:30]

Touch Of Grey [6:35] > 
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:07]  
Jack-A-Roe [4:36]  
Walkin' Blues [5:56]  
Friend Of The Devil [8:31]  
Just A Little Light [5:52]  
Queen Jane Approximately [6:46]  
Bird Song [15:58] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071825.mp3  

 

thanks for your kind well wishes..  

Dead Show/podcast for 7/11/25

This week we continue with the second set from the Grateful Dead's final show at the Fillmore West on July 2, 1971

This starts out with an unusual 'Sugar Magnolia' opener, going into a sweet 'Sing Me Back Home'.. after a short "Mama Tried' we are thrown into a whirlwind with a great 'Cryptical>Drums>Other One', with the Other One being dedicated to Owsley who was incarcerated at the time.. while this is perhaps the highlight of this set, the closing 'Not Fade Away>Going Down the Road>Not Fade Away' shows the band at their rocking best. Jerry prefaces the 'Johnny B Goode' encore with a 'Here's the one it's all about' :)  

  

Grateful Dead
Fillmore West
San Francisco, CA
7/2/1971 - Friday

Two     

Sugar Magnolia [6:41] 
Sing Me Back Home [9:48] 
Mama Tried [2:47] 
Cryptical Envelopment [2:02] >
Drums [5:16] >
The Other One [15:40] 
Big Boss Man [5:18] 
Casey Jones [5:36] 
Not Fade Away [3:49] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:22] >
Jam [1:09] >
Not Fade Away [3:35]

Encore     
Johnny B. Goode [3:43]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071125.mp3  

 

I'm gong to be away for a few weeks as I'm having surgery on my arm this week. We'll try to be back asap. In the meantime be well and be kind... 

thanks as alwyas for listening and your kind support.

 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/4/25

 Happy Independence Day! 

Here's a treat to help you celebrate - the final performance of the Grateful Dead at the Fillmore West bck on July 2, 1971. 

This fine recording captures the energy and enthusiasm of their performance that night. These first set songs are shorter, as was the norm during 1971but nevertheless I'm certain you'll enjoy them. Standouts include a great 'Me & Bobby McGee', a really fun version of 'The Rub', a somewhat slower 'Deal' and fo course the set-closing 'Good Lovin'. We'll have the second set next week.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Fillmore West
San Francisco, CA
7/2/1971 - Friday

One     

Bertha [5:47]  
Me And Bobby McGee [5:38]  
Next Time You See Me [3:50]  
China Cat Sunflower [4:50] > 
I Know You Rider [5:47]  
Playing In The Band [4:54]  
Loser [6:33]  
The Rub [3:34]  
Me And My Uncle [3:10]  
Big Railroad Blues [3:35]  
Hard To Handle [7:19]  
Deal [6:13]  
The Promised Land [2:46]  
Good Lovin' [17:16] 

You can listen  to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070425.mp3  

be sure and have a safe and happy 4th!  

Dead Show/podcast for 6/27/25

Here is the second set of the band's performance at the Forum in Inglewood California on June 4, 1977. 

A long and fine set of music, luckily for us captured by a nice audience recording, results in one of the few Spring '77 shows that hasn't been commercially released.  This show features quite a few 'big' numbers - Estimated>Eyes, Terrapin, Playin in the Band, Franklin's Tower.. The Playin' sandwich is really nicely done,, as is the transitions throughout the set. 

I hope you enjoy this one, my advice is to turn it up! 

Grateful Dead
The Forum
Inglewood, CA 6/4/1977 - Saturday

Two     

Samson And Delilah [6:07] 
Ship Of Fools [7:52] 
Estimated Prophet [9:39] >
Eyes Of The World [10:45] >
Drums [2:#35] >
Good Lovin' [5:30] 
Terrapin Station [11:05] >
Playing In The Band [9:40] >
Franklin's Tower [10:34] >
Space [3:34] >
China Doll [6:09] >
Not Fade Away [11:18] >
Playing In The Band [3:31#]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night [5:12]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062725.mp3  

My thanks for your support of the Deadpod !

 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/20/25

This week, a show that is often overlooked because no soundboard or official release has ever seen the light of day - June 4, 1977 from the Forum in Los Angeles California. 

While this is an audience recording, it is a damm fine one, and it gets better as the show goes on.. the performance is stellar as well, and the band just keeps getting tighter and tighter. This nice long first set contains a number of highlights including a fine 'Jack Straw' a great 'Lazy Lightning>Supplication' and a fine 'Music Never Stopped'. 

Grateful Dead
The Forum
Inglewood, CA 6/4/1977 - Saturday

One     

The Promised Land [4:10] 
Tennessee Jed [8:47] 
El Paso [4:09] 
Peggy-O [7:00] 
Jack Straw [5:01] 
Friend Of The Devil [7:41] 
Lazy Lightnin' [3:14] >
Supplication [4:29] 
Candyman [6:17] 
New Minglewood Blues [4:38] 
Brown Eyed Women [5:06] 
The Music Never Stopped [6:34] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062025.mp3  

Such beauty is always transitory.......... 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/12/25

This Friday the 13th we get to hear the remainder of the band's spontaneous performance at the Chateau d'Herouville in France on June 21, 1971.

I'm unsure if this was a 'second set' or if it was just broken down that way, but it features an outstanding 'That's It for the Other One' into a great 'Wharf Rat'.. Jerry adds an early 'Sing Me Back Home' as well.. 

Great early Dead.. hope you enjoy it! 

 

Grateful Dead
Chateau d'Herouville
Herouville, France 6/21/1971 - Monday

Two     

Casey Jones
That's It For The Other One >
Wharf Rat
Sugar Magnolia
Sing Me Back Home
Johnny B. Goode

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061325.mp3 

 

thank you for listening and for your kind support!  
 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/6/25

This week the Deadpod goes back to a crazy show that happened back on June 21, 1971, which was only the band's second performance in Europe.

Apparently they were invited to a outdoor festival in France by a rich fashion designer, who paid for the their transport, equipment and entourage to travel to Europe to play at this free festival. Well they were put in up some kind of nice Chateau, and the festival was rained out with a huge downpour. They sat around for a day or two and decided to break out the instruments and play at the grounds of the Chateau for the locals and those who traveled with them. The result is what we have here.. apparently the Chateau had quite a nice wine cellar which was liberated for the event and the audience spent a good deal of the time throwing each other into the pool.. 

I'm not at all sure that there were 'sets' in this show - this is how deadlists.com broke it down so I went with that - we'll hear the remainder next week..  

 

Grateful Dead
Chateau d'Herouville
Herouville, France 6/21/1971 - Monday

One     

Truckin'  
Loser  
Me And Bobby McGee  
Next Time You See Me  
Morning Dew  
#Me And My Uncle  
Hard To Handle  
China Cat Sunflower > 
I Know You Rider  
Promised Land  
Deal  
Playing In The Band [4:27]  
Big Boss Man [5:50]  
Black Peter [7:53]  
Bertha [5:30]   

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060625.mp3  

 Profitez du spectacle !

Dead Show/podcast for 5/30/25

This week we present the second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on May 22, 1982.

A fine recording that starts off with a tight 'China>Rider', to lead off a nice pre-drums set. 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' always got the crowd fired up and we also have a Brent number, and a great 'He's Gone' into Drums.. post Drums highlights include a nice 'Not Fade Away' and a rockin' 'Good Lovin' to close the set. While it is a Saturday show, we get a 'U.S. Blues' encore !  

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 5/22/1982 - Saturday

Two     

China Cat Sunflower [6:51] >
I Know You Rider [5:28] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [6:21] 
Never Trust A Woman [5:51] 
Lost Sailor [6:25] >
Saint Of Circumstance [6:40] >
He's Gone [10:#33] >
Drums >
Space [9:19] >
Not Fade Away [10:05] >
Wharf Rat [8:28] >
Around And Around [3:48] >
Good Lovin' [8:31]

Encore     
U.S. Blues  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod053025.mp3  

Thank you so much for your kind support of the Deadpod!  

Dead Show/podcast for 5/23/25

This week we venture back to a favorite venue, the Greek Theater at the University of California at Berkeley for the middle show of a three night run in the spring of 1982. Astute listeners will remember that I played the first night of this run just about a year ago, and this show is at least equally worth hearing.. 

The band treats us to a 'Jack Straw' opener, which then goes into a nice long 'Sugaree' with plenty of fireworks from Garcia. 'Cassidy' follows, then a funky 'Tennessee Jed' into a 'New New Minglewood Blues'. As always, the 'Cumberland Blues' that follows is a rocker, but the 'Lazy Lighting>Supplication' combo is no slouch! The set closes with a smokin' hot 'Deal'.

 

 Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 5/22/1982 - Saturday

Set 1:

Jack Straw >
Sugaree
Cassidy
Tennessee Jed >
New New Minglewood Blues
Cumberland Blues
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication
Deal 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052325.mp3 

home cooking is always best.... 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/16/25

A sweet second set graces this week's Deadpod - from May 5, 1978 at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire. 

A very nice 'Bertha' starts things out with some unusual Garcia work throughout, leads into a short 'Good Lovin'. 'Ship of Fools' comes next, followed by a rather lengthy 'discussion' - made me laugh.. Then we are treated to a smokin' 'Estimated Prophet' into a somewhat speedy 'Eyes of the World' but both are really very good. Space leads into a nice 'Not Fade Away' then Jerry brings us 'Stella Blue' before we get the rocker 'Around and Around' to close the set. 

The encore is a wonderful version of "Werewolves of London'.

 

 Grateful Dead
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 5/5/1978 - Friday

Two     

Bertha [6:49] >
Good Lovin' [6:18]
Ship Of Fools [7:28]
Estimated Prophet [12:29] >
Eyes Of The World [12:33] >
Drums [16:54] >
Space [3:49] >
Not Fade Away [11:16] >
Stella Blue [10:08] >
Around And Around [9:14]

Encore     
Werewolves Of London [7:43]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051625.mp3 

 

..."and his hair was perfect'..

Dead Show/podcast for 5/9/25

This week's Deadpod takes us to Hanover New Hampshire, where the band put on a fine show back on May 5, 1978. 

On a fine recording we get a nice rendition of the first set, with some excellent versions of 'Candyman', 'They Love Each Other' and 'Dire Wolf'. The band revs it up as always for 'Passenger', and the closing 'Lazy Lightning>Supplication' duo is outstanding as well. 

We'll hear set 2 next week.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 5/5/1978 - Friday

One     

The Promised Land [4:22]
Dire Wolf [4:01]
Cassidy [4:41]
Candyman [6:40]
El Paso [4:22]
They Love Each Other [7:16]
Passenger [5:00#]
Brown Eyed Women [5:15]
Lazy Lightnin' [3:38] >
Supplication [5:34]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050925.mp3 

Many thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/2/25 -FIXED

 Sorry!! The file originally uploaded for this week's Deadpod was corrupted.. I've replaced it so if you have a copy that starts with Sugaree - you will need to download it again! 

So sorry for the inconvenience!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/2/25

This week we return to Hartford Connecticut for the second set of the band's performance on April 17, 1982. 

This set starts out with a smokin' 'Shakedown Street' featuring some exuberant Brent runs and interplay with Garcia. They then go into a top version of 'Sailor>Saint' which culminates in a bit of a Spanish Jam before leading into Drums and Space. 'Uncle John's Band' comes out of Space, not a usual occurance, and leads too into a hot 'Not Fade Away'. 'Wharf Rat' takes the ballad spot, and they rock out with 'Around and Around'; into a killer 'One More Saturday Night'. You might notice there are no stops between these second set songs on this night. The encore, "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' has some great Garcia vocals..

 

Grateful Dead
Hartford Civic Center
Hartford, CT 4/17/1982 - Saturday

Two     

Shakedown Street [15:03] >
Lost Sailor [7:20] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:07] >
Jam [5:28] >
Drums [5:28#] >
Space [8:50] >
Uncle John's Band [9:00] >
Not Fade Away [7:58] >
Wharf Rat [9:41] >
Around And Around [3:59] >
One More Saturday Night [4:21]

Encore     
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:59] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050225.mp3

 

hope you have a wonderful first week of May!! 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/25/25

This week on the Deadpod a fine show from the spring of 1982, one often overlooked due to the notoriety of the next night's performance. 

This show, from April 17, 1982 in Hartford Connecticut features quite a nice first set, with fine versions of Bird Song and Jack-A-Roe (which was still relatively new at the time). I also would call your attention to the arrangement of El Paso, which is played at a much slower tempo than the usual polka arrangement, and benefits from that difference, I think. Also an interesting set closer here with 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter'.

The first two songs in this set are from an audience source, the rest come from a soundboard.

 

Grateful Dead
Hartford Civic Center
Hartford, CT 4/17/1982 - Saturday

One     

New Minglewood Blues [7:46] >
Sugaree [12:10] >
El Paso [5:19]
Jack-A-Roe [4:48]
Little Red Rooster [8:51]
Tennessee Jed [8:44]
It's All Over Now [8:18]
Bird Song [9:27] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:44]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042525.mp3  

 

My thanks for your support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 4/18/25 - CANCELLED

 Hi - I have to go out of town on an emergency trip this week and won't be back in time to produce a podcast for this Friday. I'm afraid I will have to cancel this week's Deadpod. 

We'll be back next Friday. I'm sorry for the outage, but appreciate your understanding.. 

-the professor

Dead Show/podcast for 4/11/25

 What a classic set list we have on this week's Deadpod. While this show took place back in 1991, none of the songs debuted later than 1972. Better yet, they are all played with joy and authority reminiscent of earlier periods in the band's history. 

The tight opening China>Rider portends a great second set, and we are not disappointed for following this we have a fine 'Looks Like Rain' highlighted by some Healy echo on Bobby's vocals, then Garcia leads the ensemble into a long and dreamy 'Dark Star. The Star goes seamlessly into an interesting drums and space but then returns before leading into a continuation of 'Playin' In the Band' from the previous evening. Jerry then brings out 'Black Peter' in the ballad spot and delivers a soulful rendition. The set closing 'Lovelight' brings the crowd one last chance to shake their bones. Jerry returns for a great encore choice: 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue'. 

 

Grateful Dead
4/1/1991
Greensboro Coliseum - Greensboro, NC

Two     

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Looks Like Rain
Dark Star [22:37] >
Drums [8:20] >
Space [9:46] >
Dark Star [1:16] >
Playing In The Band [3:28] >
Black Peter
Turn On Your Love Light

Encore     
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041125.mp3  

"You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last
But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast"

Dead Show/podcast for 4/4/25

An outstanding performance awaits on this week's Deadpod as we usher in the month of April with a memorable set from April Fools' Day, 1991 at Greensboro, North Carolina.

The band roars into a fantastic version of 'Jack Straw' and I for one, love the presence of Hornsby here and throughout the set. They dovetail into a nice version of 'Peggy-O' and Jerry is in fine form here. Bobby takes over for a rockin' version of 'It's All Over Now'; again Hornsby's contributions on the keyboard adds great effect. Jerry follows with a soulful 'Candyman' and Phil brings out 'Just LIke Tom Thumb's Blues' for the first time since Brent passed. They mesh wonderfully to bring us a fine version of 'Picasso Moon', then close the set with a magnificent 'Bird Song'

 

Grateful Dead
4/1/1991
Greensboro Coliseum - Greensboro, NC

Set 1:

Jack Straw >
Peggy-O
It's All Over Now
Candyman
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Picasso Moon
Bird Song 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040425.mp3  

my thanks for your generous support of the Deadpod! 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/28/25

This week we're happy to present the second set from the band's performance back on March 22, 1973 at Utica New York.

The set starts with a rockin' 'Big River' and then the early 'Wave That Flag' and 'Me & My Uncle' before getting down to business with a nice 'Here Comes Sunshine'. The heart of the set follows with long jazzy versions of  'Truckin', 'The Other One' and 'Eyes of the World'. 'China Doll' always offers a sweet soulful splashdown as they end the set with the 'Sugar Magnolia' 

There were apparently 2 encores, but we only have one on tape, 'One More Saturday Night', nevertheless there is a heaping measure of prime Grateful Dead here, and I hope you enjoy.. 

Grateful Dead
Utica Memorial Auditorium
Utica, NY 3/22/1973 - Thursday

Two     

Big River [4:20]
Wave That Flag [5:27]
Me And My Uncle [2:54]
Here Comes Sunshine [9:09]
Truckin' [13:56] >
The Other One [19:21] >
Eyes Of The World [15:01] >
China Doll [6:21]
Sugar Magnolia

Encore     
One More Saturday Night
Casey Jones (Missing) 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032825.mp3  

May March go out like a lamb for you :) 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/21/25

At the risk of featuring too many sets from this period I decided to bring you this long, wonderful first set from March 22, 1973. While most of these songs don't feature stratospheric jams, they are quite well played in my opinion, and this set does include a truly beautiful 'Bird Song' and a great ending with 'China->Rider- >Playin' In the Band'

 

There are two sources used, the majority is provided by a Betty Cantor board, probably one that was in a group that suffered water damage and mold - the missing reel was probably thrown away.. The missing segment here, starting with 'China Cat' is from a Dick Latvala cassette. 

 

The fire marshall was apparently giving the band a hard time and threatening to shut the show down, which accounts for some of the warnings about keeping the aisle clear.. 

Grateful Dead

Utica Memorial Auditorium

Utica, NY 3/22/1973 - Thursday

One [1:43:22] 

The Promised Land [2:58] 

Sugaree [7:34] 

Mexicali Blues [3:23] 

They Love Each Other [5:09] 

Looks Like Rain [7:11] 

Deal [4:32] 

Beat It On Down The Line [3:07] 

Bird Song [11:26] 

Jack Straw [4:32] 

Box Of Rain [4:38] 

You Ain't Woman Enough [3:00] 

The Race Is On [2:54] 

Row Jimmy [7:44] 

El Paso [4:15] 

China Cat Sunflower [6:02] >

Jam [1:48] >

I Know You Rider [5:08] 

Playing In The Band [15:01] 

 

You can listen to this week's Dead here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032125.mp3  

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Dead Show/podcast for 3/14/25

A roaring Scarlet>Fire leads off this week's Deadpod from the second set of the band's performance at the Rainbow Theater in London England on March 20, 1981. 

They keep up the momentum throughout, going into a nice Sailor>Saint, then slowing things down with a beautiful He's Gone.. the transition to Drums is worthy of note, as is the transition, led by Phil Lesh, into a rousing Truckin'  that leads off the post-drums segment. Wharf Rat is heartfelt and emotional, but they lead us back into some serious rockin' with Around and Around and Johnny B. Goode, not to mention a nice U.S. Blues encore. 

Grateful Dead
Rainbow Theatre
London, England 3/20/1981 - Friday     

Two     
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Truckin' >
Wharf Rat >
Around And Around >
Johnny B. Goode

Encore     
U.S. Blues  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031425.mp3 

beware the Ides of March! :) 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/7/25

This week's Deadpod takes us across the pond to London, where the band kicked off their Spring European tour of 1981 on March 20 at the Rainbow Theater. 

They come out smoking on 'Feel Like A Stranger' and you know they were looking forward to this.. 'Friend of the Devil' which follows is played leisurely, they are in no hurry to get through this evening. 'C.C. Rider' follows with a bit of the blues.. This tape sounds wonderful, and all these tunes have a great treatment.. I'm a sucker for a great 'Loser' and this one doesn't disappoint, nor does 'Candyman'.. the set closing 'Deal' is incendiary.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Rainbow Theatre
London, England 3/20/1981 - Friday     

One
Feel Like A Stranger
Banter (Bobby's Joke)
Friend Of The Devil
C.C. Rider
Tuning
Althea
Tuning 2
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Loser
New New Minglewood Blues
Crowd
Candyman >
Looks Like Rain >
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030725.mp3 

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Dead Show/podcast for 2/28/25

This week on the Deadpod we have the pleasure of listening to the second set from the band's performance on February 17, 1973 in St. Paul Minnesota.. 

This set begins with a nicely jammed out 'Truckin' followed by 'Row Jimmy' and appropriately, 'Big River'.. Donna follows with a 'You Ain't Woman Enough' but that leads us into the heart of this set, an exquisitely crafted trifecta of 'Here Comes Sunshine' into 'China Cat Sunflower' and 'I Know You Rider'.. you definitely need this one.. the rest of the set is more straight ahead rocking Dead, culminating in a 'Saturday Night' closer and a 'Casey Jones' encore.. watch for Weir's screeching in the 'Not Fade Away' reprise.. :)

 

Grateful Dead
St. Paul Auditorium
St. Paul, MN 2/17/1973 - Saturday

Two     

Truckin' [12:15]
Row Jimmy
Big River [4:16]
You Ain't Woman Enough
Here Comes Sunshine [7:52] >
China Cat Sunflower [7:52] >
I Know You Rider [4:07#]
Around And Around
Not Fade Away [4:12] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:#16] >
Not Fade Away [3:07]
One More Saturday Night

Encore     
Casey Jones [6:16]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022825.mp3

Hope you enjoy the ride! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/21/25

This week's Deadpod takes us back to the early days of 1973, this one was played in St. Paul Minnesota. This was when they were figuring out the wall of sound, and the first part of set 1 suffers from several sound issues as they try to dial in the mix, most notably in a bad start with a 'Promised Land' that suffers greatly. Don't let that scare you off from the rest of this long set. There is plenty of outstanding renditions here, especially from 'Loose Lucy' on culminating in an excellent 'Playin In the Band' to close the set. A surprise is to hear 'He's Gone' in the second slot here.. 

 

Grateful Dead
St. Paul Auditorium
St. Paul, MN 2/17/1973 - Saturday

One     

The Promised Land
He's Gone
Looks Like Rain
Box Of Rain
Wave That Flag [6:02]
Mexicali Blues
Bird Song
Beat It On Down The Line
Loose Lucy
Me And Bobby McGee
Stella Blue
El Paso
They Love Each Other [5:34]
Playing In The Band [15:16]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

 http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022125.mp3

Thanks for your kind support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/14/25

Happy Valentine's Everyone! 

This week on the Deadpod we conclude the band's performance from February 19, 1982 in San Diego CA. 

Again, this comes from an audience tape so while the fidelity isn't quite up to soundboard levels, it does give you a great sense of being there.. 

The pre-drums portion of the set is well played, with the highlight being a sweet Lost Sailor>Saint of Circumstance. The killer portion of this set comes as Drums ends, the band goes into a great Other One -- Phil really seems to be enjoying this one as he leads the charge throughout.. A sweet Stella Blue follows then an unusual ending as instead of Around and Around we get Man Smart, Woman Smarter into Johnny B. Goode not as the encore but as the set closer. The US Blues encore is a snappy ending to the enening.. 

Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA
2/19/1982 - Friday

Two     

Alabama Getaway [5:41] >
The Promised Land [4:09]
Ship Of Fools [7:39]
Lost Sailor [6:54] >
Saint Of Circumstance [6:44] >
Jam [5:13] >
Drums [10:55] >
Space [8:05] >
The Other One [10:33] >
Stella Blue [9:47] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:27] >
Johnny B. Goode [3:34]

Encore     
U.S. Blues [5:06]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021425.mp3

Thanks for the love! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/7/25

This week's Deadpod again features an audience recording - this time of the performance on February 19, 1982 in San Diego California.

This, the third performance of 1982 finds the boys finding their groove, with a hot opening 'Bertha', a great 'Dire Wolf' and of course 'Althea'. While the vocals are sometimes a little far back on this audience recording, you can't say the same for Garcia's guitar -it is outfront and I really enjoyed hearing him on this tape - I hope you enjoy it as well!

 

Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA
2/19/1982 - Friday
One
     
Bertha [6:53] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:49]  
Dire Wolf [3:24]  
Little Red Rooster [8:28]  
Brown Eyed Women [5:21]  
Cassidy [4:58]  
Candyman [6:22] > El Paso [#5:13]  
Althea [7:39]  
New Minglewood Blues [6:45] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020725.mp3 

a nice way to remove yourself from the world for an hour.... 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/31/25

This week we continue with the second set from the band's performance at Shea's Theater in Buffalo, NY on January 20, 1979.

This set picks up steam just before drums with a powerful 'Other One' which gets picked up again after drums and space and leads into a rare (for the period) 'Dark Star' which has some wild explorations. The band rocks it out afterwards with a 'Not Fade Away' into 'Sugar Magnolia'. 

 No Donna at this show.

Grateful Dead
Shea's Theatre
Buffalo, NY 1/20/1979 - Saturday

Two     
I Need A Miracle [5:06] >
Bertha [6:53] >
Good Lovin' [7:07]
Loser [7:22]
Estimated Prophet [12:37] >
The Other One [8:19] >
Drums [10:#01] >
Space [2:14] >
The Other One [2:30] >
Dark Star [9:17] >
Not Fade Away [5:02] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:17]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night [4:41]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod013125.mp3 

There's a little more light every day :)

thanks for your kind support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 01/24/25

This week's Deadpod features a great audience recording of a fabulous show by the late Jerry Moore..this is from January 20, 1979 at Shea's Theater in Buffalo New York. 

I think this is a great first set... all of these are performed so very well. I especially love the tone of Garcia's work on 'Sugaree' and 'It's All Over Now'.. at times the vocals are a little low in the mix, but in the words of Mickey Hart - turn it up! :) The rest of this set is nothing to sneeze at either, especially the smoking hot 'Jack Straw' to close it out.. 

One note .. apparently the show started some 2 hours late ;)

 Grateful Dead
Shea's Theatre
Buffalo, NY 1/20/1979 - Saturday

One
    
The Promised Land [4:21]  
Sugaree [11:45]  
El Paso [4:10]  
Peggy-O [8:12]  
It's All Over Now [7:41]  
Jack-A-Roe [4:31]  
New Minglewood Blues [5:35]  
Stagger Lee [6:46]  
Jack Straw [5:32] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012425.mp3 

I hope you enjoy it! and thanks for your kind support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/17/25

 This week's Deadpod features the second set from January 18, 1979 at Providence Rhode Island. 

This is a rather unique second set as there is no drums/space segment here, unique since the band started introducing them as a matter of course back in the spring of 1978. It would be the last show without one for a long time. It's a solid show, in my opinion, the highlight being a raucous 'Trucking' that even includes Phil singing, and a solid 'Other One'. 

Hope you enjoy it..

Grateful Dead
Providence Civic Center
Providence, RI  1/18/1979 - Thursday

Two     

I Need A Miracle [6:14] >
Bertha [6:58] >
Good Lovin' [6:41] >
From The Heart Of Me [3:45]
Ship Of Fools [8:04]
He's Gone [12:33] >
Truckin' [10:02] >
The Other One [11:#13] >
Wharf Rat [10:03] >
Around And Around [7:13]

Encore     
U.S. Blues [5:16]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011725.mp3 

Thank you friends for your kind support of the Deadpod

Dead Show/podcast for 1/10/25

This week's Deadpod features one of the January shows in the Grateful Dead's history - this one from January 18, 1979 in Providence, Rhode Island.

This is a nice first set, energetic, especially for the time period (in a month Keith Godchaux would be leaving), and features some nice versions. I am especially fond of the 'Cassidy' here but there are several excellent tunes in this first set.

 

Grateful Dead
Providence Civic Center
Providence, RI  1/18/1979 - Thursday

One     

The Promised Land [4:22]  
They Love Each Other [7:31]  
Mama Tried [2:45] >
Mexicali Blues [4:10]  
Friend Of The Devil [8:10]  
Cassidy [4:50]  
Jack-A-Roe [4:38]  
Looks Like Rain [7:04]  
Ramble On Rose [8:15]  
New Minglewood Blues [5:29]  
Deal [6:47] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011025.mp3 

Hope this finds you well and out of harm's way....

thank you for your kind support!

 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/3/25

 

 On this first Friday of 2025, we continue with the conclusion of the Grateful Dead's New Year's Eve concert from December 31, 1971 at Winterland in San Francisco. 

A long, fun if somewhat sloppy at times show, the enjoyment the band was having is evident throughout.. After a Bill Graham intro they go into Truckin' then Billy really goes off as they go into a Other One jam, then quite interestingly enough into Me & My Uncle before going back into The Other One.. Some other highlights here include the first ever version of Big River, and the last Pigpen version of 'The Same Thing' which the band would not bring back for 20 years... There is some great high energy jamming in the 2nd half of the set, which apparently went on until 3:45 AM.

 

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA
12/31/1971 - Friday

Two     

Truckin' [8:45] >
Drums [3:07] >
The Other One Jam [6:01] >
Me And My Uncle [2:50] >
The Other One [10:19]
Space [1:53] >
Black Peter [8:38]
Big River [3:32]
The Same Thing [7:22]
Ramble On Rose [5:45]
Sugar Magnolia [6:42]
Not Fade Away [6:09] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:08] >
Not Fade Away [3:00]

Encore     
Casey Jones [5:24]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010325.mp3 

My sincere thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Here's to a healthy and happy 2025!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/27/24

 

Happy New Year! 

ok, I know I'm a few days early... but this NYE set by the Dead should put you in the mood to say goodbye to 2024 and to ring in a brand new 2025...

This show occurred at an important turning point for the Dead, as they moved forward with many 'new' tunes and with Keith and Donna as members of the band (Donna makes her vocal debut here on 'One More Saturday Night').

The sound on this FM broadcast is generally very good and the band is tight. The boys play here with a great youthful enthusiasm.. They open with 'Dancin' In the Streets' which they wouldn't play again until June of 76.. This is a long and fun first set, clocking in at over 90 minutes.. Pig has some great moments here - Mr. Charlie, Chinatown Shuffle and Next Time You See Me are great.. 

All in all a great first set, we'll hear set 2 next week.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA
12/31/1971 - Friday

One     
Dancing In The Street [#8:29]  
Mr. Charlie [3:38]  
Brown Eyed Women [4:22]  
Beat It On Down The Line [2:56]  
You Win Again [3:36]  
Jack Straw [4:31]  
Sugaree [7:01]  
El Paso [4:14]>  
Chinatown Shuffle [2:35]  
Tennessee Jed [6:41]  
Mexicali Blues [3:16]  
China Cat Sunflower [4:40] >
I Know You Rider [5:18]  
Next Time You See Me [4:30]  
Playing In The Band [6:09]  
Loser [6:15]  
One More Saturday Night (1) [4:23#] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122724.mp3 

Thanks for your support this year.. it means alot.. 

Happy New Year. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/20/24

Here's a bit of a Christmas present from the Deadpod - a great second set from December 12, 1973 at the Omni in Atlanta. 

This features a fine combination of classic tunes and some unusual combos (see Mississipi Half-Step into Me & Bobby McGee, as well as Wharf Rat> Me & My Uncle>Eyes).

All the songs here are first rate - the China >Rider is wonderful as is the GSET.. then we get a complete Weather Report Suite..Eyes of the World into Morning Dew is one for the ages.. 

Then, after this massive set, I've included the soundcheck for this show, which has some really fun versions and even some Holiday sounds!

I hope you enjoy!

 

Grateful Dead
The Omni Atlanta, GA
12/12/1973

Two     

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:23] >
Me And Bobby McGee [5:06][0:12]
China Cat Sunflower [6:48] >
Jam [1:29] >
I Know You Rider [4:57][2:01]
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:10]
Row Jimmy [9:05] %
Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:21] >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:33] >
Let It Grow [11:11] %
Wharf Rat [9:05] >
Me And My Uncle [2:48][0:18]
Eyes Of The World [12:27] >
Morning Dew [14:41] %
Sugar Magnolia

Encore     
Casey Jones - (missing from tape)

Soundcheck:
Sleigh Ride
Rip It Up
Blue Suede Shoes
Peggy-O
Jack Straw
Cumberland Blues
Thirty Days

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122024.mp3 

I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukka, and Winter Solstice!

thank you for all you kindness and support... 
 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/13/24

This week's Deadpod takes us down south to Atlanta Georgia, where the Dead played the first of 36 shows at the Omni back on December 12, 1973. This long and very tasty first set features many of the classics, all played quite well. It features only the second time that 'Peggy-O' was played, great sound throughout, and a very long and spacey 'Playin' In the Band' to end this first set. 

Next week we'll play both set 2 and the soundchecks which are amazing in themselves..

Enjoy

 

Grateful Dead
The Omni Atlanta, GA
12/12/1973

One     
[1:31:22]
The Promised Land [3:09][0:09]
Sugaree [7:13][0:18]
Mexicali Blues [3:13][0:19]
Tennessee Jed [7:53][0:31]
Jack Straw [4:44][0:28]
Don't Ease Me In %
Looks Like Rain %
They Love Each Other
[0:11]
El Paso %
Peggy-O [5:42][0:12]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:12][0:17]
Brown Eyed Women [4:49][0:24]
Big River [4:49][0:21]
Deal [4:37][0:24]
Playing In The Band [22:00]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121324.mp3 

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/6/24

We welcome December this week by returning to the second set of the band's performance at the Golden Hall in San Diego on November 24, 1979.

This set has an upbeat beginning with 'Alabama Getaway' going into a classic 'Greatest Story Every Told' - listen for Phil in that wild transition.

'Ship of Fools' follows, with Jerry giving us a find rendition complete with some extended soloing where it doesn't usually occur. 'Terrapin Station' follows, leading into a long and interesting 'Playin In the Band '.

Drums goes into a short Space, then we're treated to 'Sailor>Saint', followed by a fine 'Wharf Rat'. The boys then rock it up with a good 'Sugar Magnolia' and the obligatory 'One More Saturday Night' encore. 

Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA 11/24/1979 - Saturday     

Two     
Alabama Getaway [7:22] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:07]
Ship Of Fools [9:55]
Terrapin Station [12:20] >
Playing In The Band [14:23] >
Drums >
Space [1:47] >
Lost Sailor [6:10] >
Saint Of Circumstance [5:27] >
Wharf Rat [9:27] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:06]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night [4:46]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120624.mp3 

Hope this finds you warm and dry! 

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/28/24

Happy Thanksgiving

As is the custom here on the Deadpod, this Thanksgiving we feature an acoustic set and I think we are especially fortunate this year as this set is one of the very best such sets from 1970.

From September 20, 1970 this set from the Fillmore East features both David Grisman and David Nelson on mandolin for much of the set, including a very unusual 'Big Railroad Blues' and an acoustic 'Truckin'. Jerry is in particular fine voice throughout, especially on 'To Lay Me Down'. 

If you are a fan of acoustic Dead this is a set to savor  .. I hope you enjoy.. 

 

 

Grateful Dead
Fillmore East
New York, NY 9/20/1970 - Sunday

One
 
Uncle John's Band [6:47]
Deep Elem Blues [5:51]
Friend Of The Devil [3:32]
Big Railroad Blues [3:14]
Dark Hollow [2:56]
Ripple [4:20]
To Lay Me Down [5:12]
Truckin' [5:35][0:12]
Rosalie McFall [2:24]
Cumberland Blues [5:04]
New Speedway Boogie [9:31]
Brokedown Palace [5:13] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112824.mp3 

 

I have far more to be thankful for than I can express here.. first of all to all of you who reached out with your well wishes and concern during my recent surgery and recovery.. to my doctors and nurses who did such a wonderful job helping to get me back home.. and of course to my beautiful wife without which I never would have been able to see this through... 

 

I hope this finds each of you well and warm in the company of family and friends... 

 

 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/24

This week's Deadpod takes us back to the Fall tour of 1979 - this time at San Diego for the Saturday night show that took place on November 24.

This first set opens with a rare and refreshing 'China Cat>I Know You Rider'. Love hearing this as an opener and I think it sets a nice atmosphere for the show. Cowboy songs come next then a really nice 'Peggy-O' and 'Cassidy' which are both highlights of this set. 

A youthful sounding Brent gives us a nice 'Easy To Love You' which goes into a longer 'Althea'. They close things with 'Passenger'.

 

Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA 11/24/1979 - Saturday

One     

China Cat Sunflower [6:08] >
I Know You Rider [8:22]  
Mama Tried [2:39] >
Mexicali Blues [4:28]
Peggy-O [6:58]
Cassidy [4:51]  
Easy To Love You [3:27] >
Althea [7:59]  
Passenger [5:04] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112224.mp3 

Be sure and pick up the Deadpod early on Thanksgiving for our annual Thanksgiving special... 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/15/24

 

 Here's a fun second set from November 1985 for this week's Deadpod.

'Touch of Grey'  into 'Samson' starts things off with some nice Jerry solos in Samson... The 'High Time' that follows makes up for the flubbed ending on Samson with some excellent Jerry vocals. 'Let It Grow' is probably the highlight of the pre-drums segment however, with some excellent improvisational jamming. That spirit is carried through on the Drums and Space. 'Gimme Some Lovin' coming out of space is fun and leads into a sweet 'Stella Blue'. The remainder features some sharp rockin' and concludes with a fun 'In the Midnight Hour' encore.

 

Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 11/7/1985 - Thursday

Two     
Touch Of Grey >
Samson And Delilah
High Time
Let It Grow >
Drums >
Space >
Gimme Some Lovin' >
Stella Blue >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

Encore     
In The Midnight Hour 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111524.mp3 

I hope you enjoy the set.. and thanks for your kind support!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/8/24

This week we have one of the finest shows from the Fall tour of 1985. This comes to us from Rochester New York on November 7, 1985.

The opening 'Dancing In the Street' is strong and cohesive - we can tell we are in for a special night. The 'Dire Wolf' presents Jerry in fine voice. While Bobby is a bit cheesy on 'CC Rider' the 'Loser' that follows is excellent. The country 'Mama Tried'>'Mexicalli Blues' is a great lead in to a rockin' 'Cumberland Blues'.  While 'Beat it On Down the Line' is also tight and well-played, the set closing 'Deal' is a tad fast, but still always a nice set closer.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 11/7/1985 - Thursday

One     

Dancing In The Street
Dire Wolf
C C Rider
Loser
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Cumberland Blues
Beat It On Down The Line
Deal  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110824.mp3 

My sincere thanks for your kind support and well wishes!!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/24

With the passing of Phil Lesh I decided to bring you a complete Phil & Friends show from the last time I was lucky enough to see him - March 12, 2023 in Chicago. I really enjoyed the show and hope you dig it. 

Words can't express what the man meant to the Dead or the scene. We were lucky to have been able to be in his presence from time to time.  

I know this makes a longer Deadpod than usual, hope it doesn't mess anything up for you. 

Phil Lesh And Friends
The Salt Shed
Chicago, Illinois
3/12/2023

1st Set

Jam >
Sunshine Of Your Love >
Deep Elem Blues
Bertha
He's Gone >
Pride Of Cucamunga
Cassidy
Sugaree

2nd Set

Jam >
Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys >
Scarlet Begonias >
Mountains Of The Moon
Uncle John's Band
Eyes Of The World
The Wheel
Shakedown Street

Encore:

Phil Banter
Band Introductions
Rock Steady

Phil Lesh - Bass And Vocals
Warren Haynes - Guitar And Vocals
Grahame Lesh - Guitar And Vocals
Jason Crosby - Keyboards And Vocals
Natalie Cressman - Trombone And Vocals
Jennifer Hartswick - Trumpet And Vocals
James Casey - Saxophone And Vocals
John Molo - Drums

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110124.mp3  

Dead Show/podcast for 10/25/24

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at the Charlotte Coliseum in
Charlotte, NC on October 10, 1989.

A good example, I think, of why this was a high water mark in the band's performance history, this second set showcases their ability to improvise both in spots intended and unintended. 

The latter I think, is shown in the opening 'Blow Away', which despite some forgotten lyrics and miscues turns into a fine opening number. The jamming in the 'Help>Slip>Frank', especially out of Franklins' and into a fine drums, is an example of some more expected, but nevertheless, successful creativity.

Lastly I have to point out how good 'Not Fade Away is here.. far from being mailed in...

 

Grateful Dead
Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte, NC
10/22/1989 - Sunday

Two     
Blow Away [10:00]
Samson And Delilah [6:20]
Help On The Way [3:44] >
Slipknot! [6:33] >
Franklin's Tower [9:40] >
Jam [7:#17] >
Drums [5:55] >
Space [8:43] >
I Need A Miracle [4:04] >
Stella Blue [8:36] >
Throwing Stones [9:11] >
Not Fade Away [7:51#]

Encore     
Black Muddy River [5:53]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102524.mp3 

Again, thanks for your well wishes and patience with my (typing) brevity!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/18/24

Howdy! I figured it was about time to get back in the saddle and get another Deadpod out to my wonderful audience..

First off thanks for your kind get well wishes! They all have meant so much..forgive me for not answering each of them, but I'm having some serious trouble typing with alot of numbness in my right hand since my operation..

This week I thought it appropriate to listen to a fine show from the great state of North Carolina, I could only wish that I could help the folks there who have been ravaged by the terrible storms.. 

This is a well played show from the fall of '89.. a nice Foolish Heart starts things, and frankly I enjoyed every song in this first set. The highlight might be 'Bird Song' where Jerry  uses a number of ineresting MIDI effects... 

The Johnny B Goode encore is also a nice touch.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte, NC
10/22/1989 - Sunday

One
     
Foolish Heart [8:03]  
New Minglewood Blues [7:28]  
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [5:56]  
Queen Jane Approximately [6:00]  
Ramble On Rose [6:47]  
Beat It On Down The Line [3:13]  
Bird Song [14:12]  
Johnny B. Goode [3:55] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101824.mp3 

Again thank you for your patience and your kindness..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/24

This week the Deadpod travels to January of 1980 for an unusual benefit show that the Dead appeared at for Cambodian refugees in Oakland, along with Jefferson Starship, the Beach Boys and Carlos Santana and John Cippolina. 

This is a tight and well played set throughout. The opening 'Jack Straw' into 'Franklin's Tower' is crisp and edgy. 'Minglewood' is a standout as well. I really enjoy all of these, but the 'Playin' is probably the highlight, although the Santana solo in 'Not Fade Away' is a treat as well; its interesting to hear these three great guitarists playing together.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA  1/13/1980 - Sunday

One     

Jack Straw [5:42] >
Franklin's Tower [11:44]
New Minglewood Blues [6:56]
Tennessee Jed [8:21] >
Looks Like Rain [7:12] >
Don't Ease Me In [7:16]
Playing In The Band [10:41] >
Drums [7:15] >
Not Fade Away (1) [14:27] >
Sugar Magnolia (1) [7:30]

Encore     
U.S. Blues [#4:18]
Comments     Cambodian Refugee Benefit.
(1) with Carlos Santana and John Cippolina.  

 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092024.mp3 

It is with some sadness that I have to announce that this will be the last Deadpod for some time... I'm scheduled for open heart surgery next week and I'm not sure when I'll be able to be back here sharing these great songs with you. Don't give up on me as I don't plan to give up.. I'll be back as soon as I am able but in the meantime I'd encourage you to listen to some of the old Deadpods - the entire run is still available.. 

Keep your light on and thanks my friends for all of your support and for listening.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/24

A fine second set awaits you on this week's Deadpod as we explore the second set from the band's performance at the Cumberland Coutny civic Center in Portland Maine on September 17, 1982.

This is a matrix recording - but the first two songs are a mix of several audience sources as the soundboard for those doesn't seem to exist.. 'Touch of Grey' and 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' are played uptempo and crisply..Their followed by a beautiful rendition of 'High Time'; Jerry's emotive vocals just hint at how expressive this set will be. 

'Estimated' follows, then a delicate 'Eyes of the World'. Following drums and space Weir teases a Spanish Jam but they eventual let Phil take the helm and lead them into the powerful 'Other One' intro.. the crowd loves it and when they finish and go into 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' there is a fair amount of sing along.. 

The highlight of the set in my opinion is the tremendous version of 'Morning Dew' that follows.. Jerry is at his most expressive here.. words won't do it justice. 

A fine 'Sugar Magnolia' closes the set and a 'US Blues' encore caps the evening...

 

Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday

Two     

Touch Of Grey [6:33] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:46] ;
High Time [7:16] ;
Estimated Prophet [12:27] >
Eyes Of The World [8:53] >
Drums >
Space [3:58] >
The Other One [10:56] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:37] >
Morning Dew [8:52] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:43]

Encore     
U.S. Blues [4:58]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091324.mp3

May the music lift you up .. thanks for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/24

Hey Now! This week the Deadpod takes us to Portland Maine, for a show that took place at the Cumberland County Civic Center on September 17, 1982. 

This 12 song first set is a concise reading of many of their standards. Brent and Phil are upfront in the mix and overall I find these quite enjoyable. There is a false start in 'Me & My Uncle' which is quite unusual, and we have 'Dupree's' 2 weeks in a row- I'm sure that's a Deadpod record ;)

 

Grateful Dead
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday

One     
Bertha [6:25] >
The Promised Land [4:02]
Candyman [6:31] >
C C Rider [8:16]
Althea [7:47]
Me And My Uncle [3:15] >
Big River [5:36]
Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:48]
It's All Over Now [7:04]
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:35]
Throwing Stones [5:40] >
Deal [5:43]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090624.mp3

Many thanks for your kind support!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/30/24

 Holy Smokes! It's Labor Day weekend! 

Hopefully this second set from the second Field Trip at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds can help you get in the mood for some fun and frolic as we celebrate the passing of another summer... 

This one starts with the debut of 'Keep Your Day Job' -- and not in the encore slot!  Another debut - 'West LA Fadeaway' is also on the menu here. The pre-drums 'Playin In the Band' lifts things up while the post drums 'Wheel'>'Other One' is probably the highlight of this set.. 

Jerry pulls out a very unusual 'Dupree's Diamond Blues'  as the encore here which I'm sure delighted the faithful..

Grateful Dead
Oregon Country Fairgrounds
Veneta, OR 8/28/1982 - Saturday

Two     

Keep Your Day Job [5:06]* >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [6:42]
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:03]*
Far From Me [3:34] >
Playing In The Band [11:03] >
Drums >
Space [5:56] >
The Wheel [5:50] >
The Other One [8:04] >
Truckin' [6:11] >
Black Peter [8:23] >
Playing In The Band [3:18] >
One More Saturday Night [4:33]

Encore     
Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:48]
     *First time played 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here;

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083024.mp3

 

On a very sad note, this one is dedicated to the memory of Steve Silberman who just passed .. sleep in the stars brother.... 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/23/24

This week's Deadpod features the second 'Field Trip' at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds in Veneta Oregon on August 28,1982.

While not as famous, or as monumental, as the first Field Trip immortalized in the 'Sunshine Daydream' movie, this show has plenty of stellar moments and is certainly worthy of a listen. 

While the first set is not as packed with jaw-dropping moments as parts of set 2, there are plenty of interesting moments here. Brent and Jerry are both in fine form throughout. You can certainly tell when the boys get it all together here at the end of the set, with a wonderful 'China>Rider'.Just as in the first field trip, this combo gets everyone shakin' their bones  and the band seems to hit the X factor here. 

 

Grateful Dead
Oregon Country Fairgrounds
Veneta, OR 8/28/1982 - Saturday

One     
Bertha >
New Minglewood Blues  
Tennessee Jed  
Me And My Uncle >
Big River  
Althea  
It's All Over Now  
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082324.mp3

be well and look out for each other.... 

my thanks for your kind support.. 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/16/24

This week's second set from the August 6, 1971 at the Hollywood Paladium is a classic. 

It opens with 'St. Stephan' - they'd only play this one five more times before 1976.. a nice 'Truckin' goes into drums, then they roar into 'The Other One' and segue flawlessly into 'Me & My Uncle' - the first time they tried this and it worked perfectly.. they then go back into the 'Other One' but if you listen you can hear a WRS prelude tease before they do... Things mellow a bit with 'Deal' but the rest of the set is just as intense with 'Sugar Magnolia' then a great 'Morning Dew' and Pigpen lets it loose with a 23 minute plus 'Lovelight'.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA 8/6/1971 - Friday

Two     
Saint Stephen [6:16]
Truckin' [6:50] >
Drums [3:56] >
The Other One [7:29] >
Me And My Uncle [3:08] >
The Other One [5:41]
Deal [5:05]
Sugar Magnolia [6:18]
Morning Dew [10:42]
Turn On Your Love Light [23:38] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081624.mp3

Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/9/24

As we come to the end of the Days Between, and reflect on what Jerry gave us I thought it appropriate to present a classic show from when the band was young and ferocious. This comes to us from August 6, 1971 at the Hollywood Palladium. Long considered a classic, I'm sure you'll agree if you haven't yet been fortunate enough to hear this performance.

This first set contains no clunkers.. I think each of these songs is a top-notch rendition, but for sure I have to point out 'Mr. Charlie' and 'Cumberland Blues'.. but the highlight here is clearly the great version of 'Hard to Handle'.. Pigpen is at his finest ... 

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA 8/6/1971 - Friday

One     

Bertha [5:52]
Playing In The Band [4:34]
Loser [6:29]
Mr. Charlie [3:27]
El Paso [7:07]
Cumberland Blues [5:03]
Brokedown Palace [4:57]
Me And Bobby McGee [5:47]
Hard To Handle [7:16]
Casey Jones [4:55]     

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080924.mp3

Our love is real, not fade away....

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/2/24

This week we conclude the band's performance on July 26, 1972 at the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon. 

Clearly the 'Dark Star' we open with is the highlight of this set, if not the show. It traverses the heavens for over half and hour and features some excellent improvisational displays (see the Dark Star map below). It leads into a lovely and soulful 'Comes A Time'. 'Sugar Mag' follows to get things rockin' again, and that leads into a 'Brown Eyed Women' which is unfortunately cut on the tape. Another Jerry ballad  - 'Stella Blue' follows and then the band revs it up for a fine 'Not Fade Away>Going Down the Road>Not Fade Away' conclusion to this epic set. 

'One More Saturday Night' is the encore, although this one was played on Wednesday :)

 

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theatre
Portland, OR 7/26/1972 - Wednesday

Two (con't):

Dark Star [31:13] (5) >
Comes A Time [7:03]
Sugar Magnolia [7:56]
Brown Eyed Women [3#:38]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:06]
Stella Blue [8:06]
Not Fade Away [5:15] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:20] >
Not Fade Away [3:22]

Encore     
One More Saturday Night [5:32]
(5) Dark Star Map: Dark Star theme/Jam [9:22] > theme/Verse one [1:49] > Spacy Jam [1:08] > Bass and Drums [1:05] > Bass, Drums and Piano [1:10] > All but Jerry Jam [0:30] > Jam [3:45] > Spacier [1:15] > Space [4:05] > tiger [1:00] > Uptempo Spacy Jam [2:50] > theme/Verse 2 [2:53] > Comes a time.  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080224.mp3 

hard to believe it's time for another 'Days Between'....

hope you are well and thanks  for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/26/24

This week we continue with a show from 52 years ago today - 7/26/72. We will pick up with the ending of set 1 then work into the second set.. 

We start with a sweet  'Playin' In the Band' - Donna is introduced before hand and its a fine start to this week's Deadpod. They close set one with ' Casey Jones'.

Set 2 begins with a strong 'Promised Land' then goes into 'He's Gone' which had debuted only a few months before. 'Uncle' follows then 'You Win Again' which would only be played 2 more times before it was retired in September. A high energy 'Greatest Story' follows and we close this edition of the Deadpod with some fine Garcia work on 'Ramble on Rose'..

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theater
Portland, OR 7/26/1972 - Wednesday

One (continued)    

Playing In The Band [12:27]
Casey Jones [4:48]

Two     

The Promised Land [2:58]
He's Gone [8:46]
Me And My Uncle [3:05]
You Win Again [4:02]
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:57]
Ramble On Rose [6:09] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072624.mp3 

Stay tuned for the climax of this show on next week's Deadpod! 

 thank you for your kind support! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/19/24

This week's Deadpod features a massive show from the summer of 1972. This show is so big that I'm splitting it into three Deadpods - this week we will hear most of set 1.. 

This features some fine renditions of some of their standards - highlights include a great Sugaree, a mid--set China>Rider and a raucous Tennesee Jed. 

This one goes out to Steve - happy Birthday!

 

Grateful Dead
Paramount Theater
Portland, OR 7/26/1972 - Wednesday

One    

Cold Rain And Snow [527]
Black Throated Wind [5:59]
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [6:59]
Mexicali Blues [3:29]
Sugaree [7:14] (1)
El Paso [4:20]
China Cat Sunflower [6:44] >
I Know You Rider [4:51] (2)
Jack Straw [4:54]
Tennessee Jed [7:35]
     (1) Lesh: Who What When Who When Where Who What Oh sorry. Could you repeat that please? (2) China Cat Sunflower [3:22] > Jam [3:22] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071924.mp3 

Hope you are having a fabulous summer! 

thanks so much for your kind support

Dead Show/podcast for 7/12/24

This week we have the second set from the band's performance at Alpine Valley on July 7, 1984.

This is a strong set throughout, with the band really coming together I think to deliver some great versions of these songs. 

'Samson and Delilah' opens with the drummers providing the familiar beat.. Jerry follows with 'Cold Rain and Snow' - always appropriate for a July show. They then seg into 'Playin' In the Band', while not overly long, this version does feature some interesting Brent effects and seqs interestingly into 'China Doll'. Jerry hits this one just right and then they move into a very good Drums segment. They come out of drums surprisingly into 'Terrapin Station' as you think you hear some 'Other One' notes being played.. but the Terrapin is told well and goes into Bobby doing 'Throwing Stones' with a few different lyrics. 'Not Fade Away' follows, but is short, as Phil insists they move into 'Lovelight'! the first since NYE 82.. Bobby does a fine version here, and they close with a return to 'Not Fade Away'.  A 'Brokedown Palace' encore prepares the faithful for that long trek up the hill... 

 

Grateful Dead
1984-07-07 Saturday
Alpine Valley Music Theatre - East Troy, WI

Two     

Samson And Delilah
Cold Rain And Snow
Playing In The Band >
China Doll >
Space >
Drums >
Space >
Terrapin Station >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away >
Turn On Your Love Light >
Not Fade Away

Encore     
Brokedown Palace 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071224.mp3 

Enjoy and be kind :) 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/5/24

This week we travel to one of the beloved summer venues - Alpine Valley - for a show that took place back on July 7, 1984, a Saturday night. 

The first set starts with 'Hell In A Bucket', then moves into a fine 'Dire Wolf' Jerry really belts it out here, and its fun to listen to. 'New New Minglewood Blues' follows with Bobby telling us its 'T for Alpine Valley' .. 'Dupree's Diamond Blues follows - a bit slower, but still one that brings a smile. 'My Brother Esau' shares Bobby's anti-war message. 'Brown Eyed Women' may be the highlight of the set with some strong work by Jerry here. 'Looks like Rain' goes into 'Might as Well' to close the set, and Jerry sounds like his voice needs a break.. 

 Grateful Dead
1984-07-07 Saturday
Alpine Valley Music Theatre - East Troy, WI

Set 1:
Hell In A Bucket
Dire Wolf
New New Minglewood Blues
Dupree's Diamond Blues
My Brother Esau
Brown-Eyed Women
Looks Like Rain >
Might As Well 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070524.mp3 

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend! 

thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/28/24

This week's conclusion of the band's performance down at Eugene on June 24,1990 displays several sides of the band which highlight their agility and craft at putting together a setlist. 

From the opening sequence which I'd describe as light and bouncy - 'Foolish Heart' into 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' they move into 'Standing on the Moon' and 'Box of Rain'. They follow with a typically animated Bob Weir on 'Estimated' into 'He's Gone' - all before Drums and Space. He's Gone doesn't end with the mellow a cappella  fade out they often employed, instead they move into drums and space and build into a great post-drums 'Other One'>Wharf Rat>Sugar Magnolia conclusion to a great show.

The 'Brokedown Palace' encore caps off a fine Sunday show...

 

Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 6/24/1990 - Sunday

Two    

Foolish Heart >
Man Smart, Woman Smarter >
Standing On The Moon ;
Box Of Rain ;
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    
Brokedown Palace  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062824.mp3

 

Have a safe and FUN July 4th!! 

and thanks for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/21/24

 It sure feels like summertime here, and one of my favorite summer time tours was back in 1990.. this week we go back to Eugene for a fine show that took place on June 24, 1990 at Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon. 

The first set starts with a fine Help>Slip>Frank - Jerry has some great leads here.. Masterpiece follows and Bob does the vocals just right. Loose Lucy made its reappearance in the Spring of 90, and Jerry breaks it out here for the sixth time since 1974. 

Brent shines 'Just A Little Light'.. a personal favorite of mine. Picasso Moon and Candyman follow and the set closes with an excellent 'Let It Grow'... 

 

Grateful Dead
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 6/24/1990 - Sunday

One    

Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Loose Lucy
Just A Little Light
Picasso Moon
Candyman
Let It Grow  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062124.mp3

 

 I'll be bopping at the Sphere tonight.. hope you have a wonderful week!

 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/14/24

 Here is the second set from the band's performance at the Boston Music Hall on June 10, 1976.

Samson always seemed like a favorite to break out in Boston, and revs things up for a fine 'Help>Slip>Frank' here. Nice harmonies here, and the Slipknot features some upfront work by Keith. Bobby does a fine 'Let It Grow', then we have a mid-set 'Friend of the Devil' - a bit more spacey than usual, but that leads into the highlight of the set, a 'Playin' In The Band' which leads into an excellent 'Space jam'. That eventually goes into 'Dancin' In The Streets' and the band closes out the set with a rocking 'U.S. Blues'.

 

Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA 6/10/1976 - Thursday

Two    

Samson & Delilah
Help On The Way >
Slipknot >
Franklin's Tower
Let It Grow
Friend Of The Devil
Playing In The Band >
Dancin' In The Streets >
U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061424.mp3

This space is geting Hot! 
 

Dead Show/podcast for 6/7/24

A fine show from the comeback year of 1976 graces this week's Deadpod. This is from June 10, 1976 at the Boston Music Hall in Boston. The thirteen song first set should provide plenty of chances to reflect on how fortunate we hare to have this music after all these years.. 

In general this set, as most from this time period, shows the band concentrating on tight arrangements with powerful singing, perhaps at the expense of more free-flowing jamming. Some of the highlights here include a great 'Music Never Stopped', a short but sweet 'Sugaree', and of course a lovely 'Mission In the Rain', a song that did not last long in the Dead's rotation, but of course did more so in Jerry's solo work. 

I'd be remiss to not point out the lovely harmony on 'Looks Like Rain' with Bobby and Donna, as well as Keith's up front piano throughout. The closing 'Might As Well' is notable for Phil's unique bass.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA 6/10/1976 - Thursday

One     
The Promised Land
Sugaree
Cassidy
They Love Each Other
The Music Never Stopped
Brown-Eyed Women
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication
Row Jimmy
Big River
Mission In The Rain
Looks Like Rain
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060724.mp3

I hope you enjoy the music, and thank you for your kind support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/31/24

This week the Deadpod returns to Milwaukee for the second set of the band's performance from May 30, 1980. 

A fine Scarlet>Fire opens this set, including some excellent jamming in the transition (by the way check out this week's Deadcast for an excellent discussion of 'Scarlet Begonias' here: https://www.dead.net/deadcast)

A seemingly short 'Playing In the Band' follows, but there is some excellent improvisation going on in the transition to a sweet drum segment that follows. 

'Not Fade Away' flows into the 'Black Peter' and then into an excellent 'Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad'. Bobby ends the set with a nice 'Good Lovin' but the boys really get worked up on the 'Alabama Getaway' encore.. not to be missed.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Milwaukee Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 5/30/1980 - Friday

Two    

Scarlet Begonias [9:18] >
Fire On The Mountain [10:17]
Playing In The Band [13:49] >
Drums [7:39] >
Space [2:20] >
Not Fade Away [5:32] >
Black Peter [8:50] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:21] >
Good Lovin' [7:01]

Encore    
Alabama Getaway [4:25]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod053124.mp3 

Have a fabulous week! thanks for picking us up! 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/24/24

 I think we have a good one to send you off on your Memorial Day weekend - this comes to us from May 30, 1980 at the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 

The first set starts with a fine 'Jack Straw' - the first minute forty is supplied by an audience tape but hold on because the rest is a fine soundboard. The transition jams from Jack Straw to Franklin's Tower are off the chart.. Jerry is in fine form here.. as evidenced by the hot Uncle and Big River that follow... 

They include a 'Passenger' here, without Donna of course, but still smokin'... then Brent does an early 'Easy to Love You'. They bring down the house with a set closing 'Music Never Stopped'.

 

Grateful Dead
Milwaukee Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 5/30/1980 - Friday

One    

Jack Straw [5:29] >
Franklin's Tower [11:15]
Me And My Uncle [3:06] >
Big River [6:11]
Friend Of The Devil [8:36]
Passenger [5:10]
Easy To Love You [3:29]
Althea [8:31]
The Music Never Stopped [7:45]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052424.mp3 

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.. take a moment to pause and remember what the holiday is for.. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/17/24

This week on the Deadpod we continue with the second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on May 21, 1982. 

The set kicks off with a tight 'Playing In the Band' highlighted by contributions from Brent that are just exactly perfect. An uptempo 'Uncle John's Band' follows, the jam leading out into drums has a nice interplay between Phil and Jerry that is quite cool. Drums has some intense moments.. they go into a nice ensemble version of 'The Wheel'. A Playin reprise follows, leading into a soulful 'Black Peter'. 'Sugar Magnolia' closes the set, and they return with Jerry singing a great version of 'Don't Ease' as a uptempo encore.

 

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 5/21/1982 - Friday

Two     
Playing In The Band >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
Playing In The Band >
Black Peter >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore     
Don't Ease Me In 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051724.mp3 

I hope this brings you a little joy... my thanks.. 

"see here how everything .. lead up to this day"

Dead Show/podcast for 5/10/24

This week we go to the wonderful Greek Theater in Berkeley California for the band's performance on May 21, 1982. I think this was one of the better years in terms of the band's history and this is not only a fine recording but a well-played set that I'm sure you'll enjoy. 

The first set starts with a 'Bertha>Greatest Story' combo, one that was fairly new at the time. Jerry slows it down with a 'Friend of the Devil' but the 'Uncle'>'Big River' that follows benefits greatly from his nimble guitar. A nice 'Bird Song' flows into Bobby's 'CC Rider', then we have an excellent 'Althea', not only is Jerry in fine voice, but his delivery is just exactly perfect. Bob delivers a nice 'Looks like Rain' and they close with a boppin' 'Might as Well'. 

 

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 5/21/1982 - Friday

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Bertha [6:35] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:50]
Friend Of The Devil [8:44]
Me And My Uncle [2:55] >
Big River [5:09]
Bird Song [10:45] >
C C Rider [7:27]
Althea [7:47]
Looks Like Rain [7:35]
Might As Well [4:01]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051024.mp3

Thank you friends for listening and for your kind support. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 5/3/24

This week's Deadpod takes us back to Irvine California for the second set of the show from April 23, 1988.

This second set is well-executed, tight yet containing several delightful spacey interludes. The opening 'Playin In the Band', while short, is quite interesting and gives way to an excellent 'Crazy Fingers'. That leads into 'Uncle John's Band', afterwards the band goes into a rather extended Drums and Space, whcih are quite high powered and interesting. 

Post-Drums highlights include a powerful 'Going Down the Road' and an  excellent 'Dear Mr. Fantasy> Hey Jude reprise'. Jerry's ballad slot gives us a sweet 'Stella Blue' and they close the set with a nice 'Lovelight'. A 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' encore ends the festivities. 

Grateful Dead
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
Irvine , CA
4/23/1988 - Saturday

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Playing In The Band [7:38] >
Crazy Fingers [8:04] >
Uncle John's Band [8:39] >
Drums [10:05] >
Space [13:09] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:02] >
I Need A Miracle [3:32] >
Dear Mr. Fantasy [5:14] >
Hey Jude Reprise [1:27] >
Stella Blue [8:07] >
Turn On Your Love Light [5:32]

Encore    
Knockin' On Heaven's Door  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050324.mp3

Sorry - no 'The Race is On' this year, but nevertheless I hope you have a wonderful Derby weekend .. May is a month worth celebrating and enjoying...