Dead Show/podcast for 2/12/10

This week's Deadpod features one of the truly stellar shows from the exceptional Spring of 1990 tour, by listener request. This week we'll hear the first set - the band is really listening to each other and plays a very tight enjoyable set of music:

Grateful Dead 3/22/90
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario Canada

set 1:
Feel Like A Stranger
West L.A. Fadeaway
Easy to Love You
Beat It On Down the Line
It Must Have Been The Roses
The Last Time
Picasso Moon
Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod021210.mp3

My apologies for the earlier mistaken Deadpod post - I trust you'll enjoy this fabulous show, and thanks as always for your support!

Dead Show/podcast for 02/05/2010

This week I'm going to bring you the entire second set from this legendary show that took place on December 6th, 1973 in Cleveland Ohio. My first show, I had no idea what I was witnessing - but of course I'm sure it permanently altered my DNA :) This second set features one of the greatest versions of 'Here Come Sunshine' and of course, a legendary Dark Star. The length of this Deadpod is substantially longer than usual, but the music is so substantial that I know its well worth the investment ...

Grateful Dead - December 6, 1973
Public Hall - Cleveland, OH

set 2:
Ramble On Rose
Me And My Uncle
Here Comes Sunshine
Big River
Dark Star ->
Eyes Of The World ->
Stella Blue
Sugar Magnolia

I hope that you find this music as magical as I do, I think it represents the band at one of the apexes of their history....

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod020510.mp3


Thank you for your support, my friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 01/29/2010

This week's Deadpod features, yes, another show from 1973.. but speaking of *this* show as 'another show from 73' strikes me as a sacrilege simply because not only was this show, my baptism to the Grateful Dead, its one of their all-time classics, in my opinion.
While its true that your brains won't be melted until the Dark Star in the second set, the first set which we will play this week, features plenty of 'Good Old' Grateful Dead to get your blood flowin' during these cold Winter days....

Grateful Dead - December 6, 1973
Public Hall - Cleveland, OH
Set 1:
Bertha
Mexicali Blues
Loser
Black Throated Wind
They Love Each Other
Beat It On Down The Line
Deal
El Paso
Row Jimmy
Greatest Story Ever Told
China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider
Around And Around

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod012910.mp3

I hope you enjoy it as much as I always have!! thanks for picking us up, and for your support..

Dead Show/podcast for 1/22/10

This week marked the 75th birthday of one of the most pivotal characters in the history of the Grateful Dead, Owsley Stanley.
It would certainly not be an exaggeration to claim that the Grateful Dead would not have been without his help and involvement - nor even to say that the world is a much different place because of all he has done..
Jamie Waddell over at Lossless legs released this music, recorded by Bear himself, to mark the occasion and I felt it a noteworthy moment and wanted to share it with you..

This is a beautiful show, nicely recorded (there are spots with quite a lot of reverb) and not every song was recorded.. we have what Bear decided to record... but I do think you'll enjoy it..

**HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR**

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre
Berkeley California
June 20th 1986

Set One
01. In The Midnight Hour
02. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
03. El Paso
04. West L.A. Fadeaway
05. Me And My Uncle ->
06. Mexicali Blues
07. Candyman
08. Let It Grow

Set Two
09. Uncle John's Band ->
10. Playing In The Band ->
11. Comes A Time ->
[ Drums ->
Space ->
I Need A Miracle -> ] <---missing 12. Black Peter ->
13. Around And Around ->
14. Good Lovin'

MISSING: Encore- Mighty Quinn

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod012210.mp3


My thanks for your support - be well my friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 01/15/2010

This week - the second part of this fabulous recording of Jerry Garcia and Merle Saunders during the salad days of 1973 - July 10th at the Keystone in Berkeley CA.
I don't have alot to say about this - let you ears enjoy the genius displayed and lose yourself in this fabulous recording...

the notes for this recording state: "I'm not sure on the lineage but I've thought alot about it. It's obviously a multitrack mixdown(gaps between tunes). Some of the JGB stuff from the Debbie Stash are masters(like 6-6-73!!). My best guess of the 7-10-73 is Multitracks(Bob and Betty Ampex MM110)>2 track mixdown MR>R @ 7 1/2 ips.(WB)>DVD. That's what I think it is esp. being a 7 1/2 ips. reel and the dynamics(nice!!). It was probably "working reels" for the original album that Jerry had maybe that he was picking tunes from"

Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders
July 10 1973
The Keystone
Berkeley, California

part 2:
I Second That Emotion
Someday Baby
Merl's Tunes
It's No Use
Positively 4th Street
Encore: How Sweet It Is

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod011510.mp3

thanks for picking us up, and for your support!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/8/10

Perhaps it seems that I've played more than my usual share of Garcia recently - but this newly released gem demands to be heard.. This is (probably) a multi-track recording with the legendary Merle Saunders at the Keystone in Berkeley CA, July 10, 1973.
This is a truly wonderful recording, and if you're a fan of Jerry/Merle then you'll really enjoy this week's and next week's show (when I play the rest of this show)...
Not only does this week's set feature the very first 'The Harder They Come' performance, every song is really a treat, in my opinion....

Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders
July 10 1973
The Keystone
Berkeley, California

Hi-Heel Sneakers
Finders Keepers
The Harder They Come **first version by Garcia
It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
It's Too Late
My Funny Valentine
Mystery Train

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod010810.mp3

Enjoy the show, and thanks as always for your support..............

Dead Show/podcast for 01/01/2010

Happy New Year!

I hope you have a wonderful New Year!!!
Today I decided that I would finish playing the excellent 2nd set from 3/24/86 that I started 2 weeks ago, rather than bring you a New Year's Eve show - in my opinion this is a fine second set that I'm sure you will enjoy!! It contains the very last Lost Sailor->Saint of Circumstance, and an outstanding Morning Dew - I know, there's no Sugar Magnolia, but the Midnight Hour Encore is a keeper!

Grateful Dead
March 24, 1986
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA

Mississippi Half Step>
Women Are Smarter
High Time
*Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance>
Drumz>
Space>
Morning Dew
Crowd and Tuning
Encore: Midnight Hour


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod010110.mp3

Thanks for picking us up this week and for your kind support during 2009 - I'm hoping we can keep on rolling in 2010!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/25/09

Merry Christmas!

I have always had a tradition of bringing you acoustic music on the holidays and I see no reason not to continue that this year - I've come across some really special music to share with you this year and I hope it fills you with peace and love and joy this year.

This is a rare, solo Jerry show - it speaks for itself -

Jerry Garcia
4-10-1982 - Late
Capitol Theater
Passaic, NJ

Jack-A-Roe
Going, Going, Gone
Dire Wolf
Gomorrah
Run For The Roses
Friend Of The Devil
Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie
Rosalie McFall
Sing Me Back Home
Deep Elem Blues
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
Ballad Of Casey Jones
China Doll >
Ripple

E: Reuben And Cherise

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod122509.mp3


Peace and love to all of you - may this Christmas find you surrounded by those you love, bathed in the light of peace.
--the Professor

Dead Show/podcast for 12/18/09

This week's Deadpod has two unusual occurances - first a show from 1986 - a year I usually find quite depressing and an audience tape to boot! I think when you give this show a listen you'll understand why I decided to ignore my prejudices and post this classic show! This one starts with a smokin' Alabama Getaway into Greatest Story.. there's a *fine* Dire Wolf and I was always a fan of Brother Esau.. the rest of the set is very well played as well, and closes with the second Box of Rain in a week after having not been played since '73.. the crowd goes predictably wild.. :)

I hope you enjoy the performance..

Grateful Dead
the Spectrum, Philadelphia PA
3/24/86 Monday

Alabama Getaway [4:33] > Greatest Story Ever Told [4:00] ; Dire Wolf [3:06] ; Little Red Rooster [7:57] ; Brown Eyed Women [4:57] ; My Brother Esau [4:36] ; Ramble On Rose [6:52] ; El Paso [5:11] ; Box Of Rain [4:59]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121809.mp3

Have a great week - as always many thanks for your kind support !

Dead Show/podcast for 12/11/09

This week's Deadpod starts with one of my all-time favorite Shakedown Streets - this one really blows the doors off the place then seques into a fine Samson & Delilah..After a sweet Ship of Fools we're treated to a great ride on the Terrapin Express!! This set seems a real precursor of the fine shows to follow in 1980 and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.. the double encore, Alabama Getaway into Promised Land, shows me the band had a great time this night as well!

Grateful Dead - December 11, 1979
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall - Kansas City, KS
Set 2:
Tuning
Shakedown Street ->
Samson & Delilah
Ship of Fools
Terrapin Station ->
Lost Sailor
Saint Jam ->
Saint Of Circumstance ->
Estimated Jam ->
Drums ->
Not Fade Away ->
Black Peter ->
Sugar Magnolia

Encore:
Alabama Getaway ->
The Promised Land

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121109.mp3

Please note - I inadvertently omitted the 'Saint of Circumstance' from the published Deadpod -a corrected version is now in place.. my appologies!


Thank you all for your kind wishes and words of comfort last week, much appreciated..

Be well and stay warm !! as it looks like ol' man Winter has made his first real appearance!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/4/09

This week's Deadpod features a show that I've always enjoyed, although the recordings that were previously available of it were all flawed in various ways (off pitch, and Jerry was always low in the mix).. this new release from Charlie Miller fixes many of these problems and I think you'll really enjoy the energy the band shows throughout the show....

Grateful Dead - December 11, 1979
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall - Kansas City, KS
Tuning
Jack Straw
Loser
Me & My Uncle ->
Big River
Althea
Easy to Love You ->
Minglewood Blues
China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod120409.mp3

I just found out that my good friend - Brian Heath - "the Captain" lost his battle with cancer this week.. Brian knew more about the Dead than I ever will and I'll always remember his kind heart and his big smile.. Sleep in the stars my brother...

Dead Show/podcast for 11/27/09

Here's hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I always like bringing you some great acoustic music over the holidays and this year is no different - I managed to pull out this recording from my collection - it features a favorite lineup of mine, the Jerry Garcia Accoustic Band and the famous Lunt-Fontainne theater in New York City..
The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band consisted of:

• Jerry Garcia - guitar, vocals
• David Nelson - guitar, vocals
• Sandy Rothman - mandolin, dobro, banjo, vocals
• John Kahn - bass
• Kenny Kosek - fiddle
• David Kemper - drums

I think you'll enjoy the sound on this recording and I hope the music brings a smile and helps you enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!

Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band, Wednesday 10/28/87, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, New York, NY
Early Show
- Set 1 - Acoustic -
Deep Elem Blues
I'm Troubled
Spike Driver Blues
Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standing On The Corner)
Short Life Of Trouble
If I Lose
I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail
Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie
Drifting Too Far From The Shore
Ragged But Right

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112709.mp3


As always I'm most grateful for your support - be well my friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/20/09

This week I'm doing something I don't usually do - and that is rather than play this complete show over two weeks I decided to play you the real heart of this show this week - (not saying I can't be persuaded to play the rest of this... :) partly because its Thanksgiving and I have something in mind for next week :)
Be that as it may - this piece of music, from the second set of 11/17/73 is simply astounding. It represents a true pinacle of the outstanding musicianship that the band achieved during this landmark year. I challange any fan of the band to not be moved by this remarkable piece of music - clearly when they play like this I am firmly convinced that their music is for the ages...

Grateful Dead
11/17/73
Pauley Pavillion, U.C.L.A.
Los Angeles, CA

From Set 2:
Playing In The Band >
Uncle John's Band >
Morning Dew >
Uncle John's Band >
Playing In The Band
Stella Blue
El Paso
Eyes Of The World >
Sugar Magnolia


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112009.mp3


Our next Deadpod will be after Thanksgiving - so I want to wish you all a very very special and happy Thanksgiving. I'm so very grateful for your support and all the kind words and wishes you send me all year long!!!
I'll have a special Thanksgiving Deadpod for you next week...

Dead Show/podcast for 11/13/09

This week's Dead show is more than just a classic 1977 show - its that for sure - and its much more than the first time we get an Eyes of the World going into an Estimated Prophet - although this show is the first time that happens too.. its the kind of magical, rocking, charging life affirming and soul-baring music that makes me fall in love with the Grateful Dead over and over again..

There's plenty to love in this set - the fine Samson->Cold rain starts the set perfectly.. the Playin' in the band builds and builds and then explodes into the Eyes of the World that is played at a real breakneck pace. While I'm not often a fan of Eyes played this way, Jerry's almost maniacal energy on this version can't fail but bring you up out of your feet - its almost 'hummingbird' like in the way he makes that guitar flitter and sing.. followed by a good Estimated, but then Phil drops the hammer and the band goes into a short, but intense, Other One...
after drums.. the band slowly builds into an Aiko, Aiko that is surprisingly slow-paced, but the band then drops into a classic 1977 Stella Blue, then a playin' reprise to end the set..
The encore tells us the band has had as much fun as we have...

Grateful Dead
Cotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
11-4-77
Set II:
"Meet The Jones Gang" [2:36]
Samson & Delilah -> [7:22]
Cold Rain & Snow [8:30]
Playing in the Band -> [12:52]
Eyes of the World -> [12:50]
Estimated Prophet -> [11:40]
The Other One ->[4:57]
Drums -> [3:17]
Iko Iko -> [10:05]
Stella Blue ->[12:12]
Playing in the Band [7:04]

Encore:
Johnny B. Goode [5:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod111309.mp3

Special thanks to our friends at Keeley Electronics for their kind equipment donation!!

Hope you enjoy the show, and thanks as always for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/06/09

I must say that my listeners are simply the best ! I received an simply perfect request this week for the show we're going to start listening to this week as I was casting about in my mind trying to decide what to play... and what a show it is. This show not only shows the band in a period of transition from their slower tempo early '77 style of playing to the more uptempo arrangements of 1978 but its simply one of the best shows of the entire year. The first set which we'll listen to this week, not only blasts out of the gates with a fabulous Bertha->Good Lovin' , but keeps up a most memorable and high energy performance on every tune. Not to be missed, the set closing Let It Grow is truly outstanding, and really shows the unique ability of the band to fire off in all directions yet to find the 'one' and bring us all back into harmony and love.. whew.. a great set and the second set from next week is even better.....

Grateful Dead
Cotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
11-4-77
Set I:
Bertha -> [7:52]
Good Lovin' [6:32]
Brown-Eyed Women [6:07]
Cassidy [5:19]
It Must Have Been the Roses [7:31]
Sunrise [4:34]
New Minglewood Blues [5:51]
Dupree's Diamond Blues [6:25]
Let It Grow [14:11]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod110609.mp3

thanks for listening - and enjoy the show!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/30/09

Howdy Friends - no tricks this week - just a real musical treat - the remainder of the electric set from 10/26/80 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY.. This is very fine set of music - Jerry is in very fine voice and Bob is *very* animated (in fact watch your speakers at the end of Good Lovin!!!!)..
Althea, He's Gone, Stella Blue and one of the most beautiful Brokedown's ever highlight this spectacular set of classic Dead - I sure hope you enjoy it!!

Grateful Dead
10-26-80 (Sun)
electric (continued)
Samson & Delilah
Althea
Estimated Prophet->
He's Gone->
jam->
Drumz->
Space->
Not Fade Away->
Stella Blue->
Good Lovin'
E: Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod103009.mp3

Thanks so much for your kind support! and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/23/09

I'm surrounded by beautiful Fall foliage here in Michigan this time of year and it brought to mind this quite remarkable period of Dead shows. I will never forget when I saw the Dead open up sitting around and playing accoustic music. I loved those shows, and unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of soundboards of complete shows from that period that are out but this is one and I hope that you enjoy hearing it as much as I do.

Yes the acoustic sets may not have as much variety as we'd like - but I really doubt that you can avoid having a smile as you listen to the boys chat between tunes or sing along as you listen to Ripple.. its a real pleasure for me and I hope you enjoy it as well..

Grateful Dead
Radio City Music Hall
10/26/80 - Sunday

One : Iko, Iko Dark Hollow, It Must Have Been The Roses, On The Road Again, Jack-A-Roe, Csasidy, China Doll -> Ripple ..
Electric -1 :
Jack Straw -> Sugaree, Little Red Rooster, Brown-Eyed Women

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod102309.mp3

Be well and be kind to each other my friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 10/16/09

This week we get to listen to one of the best second sets that the band produced in 1983.. Each of these songs individually is played with a verve that will bring a smile to your face, but the totality, as is often the case with the Dead, is much more than the beauty of the individual songs.
I could tell you how much I enjoy this particular china->rider, or the wonderful Space into the best St. Stephen of the last three the band played, but I'd rather you simply enjoy this set and the joy that I hope it brings you...

Grateful Dead
Hartford Civic Center
Hartford, CT.
October 15, 1983

set 2:
China Cat-> 6:17.47
I Know You Rider 7:26.39
Playing in the Band-> 16:03.70
China Doll-> 7:55.08
Drums-> 8:44.38
Space-> 9:44.16
Saint Stephen-> 7:52.60
Throwing Stones-> 9:02.12
Saturday Night 4:43.08
encore:
Brokedown Palace 5:53.00

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod101609.mp3

thanks for picking us up - and for your support my friends.

PS Happy Birthday Bobby Weir!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/9/09

First off I want to tell you all how much I value and appreciate your requests and comments! I wish I could play every one! I can't, but here's one I can, this week a request for a show from Hartford CT, back in 1983 - and this is a very very fine show.. We'll listen to the first set this week - this set is so good even the Day Job is a Keeper!!!

Grateful Dead
Hartford Civic Center
Hartford, CT.
October 15, 1983

Tuning->
Feel Like a Stranger
Direwolf
Minglewood Blues
Brown Eyed Women
Wang Dang Doodle
Big Railroad Blues
Let it Grow->
Day Job

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod100909.mp3

My thanks to those of you who are able to support the Deadpod - and to everyone who picks it up and enjoys hearing the boys!!!
Have a wonderful week, my friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/2/09

this week's Deadpod features the 2nd set of this entertaining show from 9/24/91, Boston MA.
Its one of those second sets that I really enjoy the song choices.. China->Rider is always a keeper, and Man Smart, Woman Smarter always got everyone on their feet! The Ship of Fools->Dark Star is fine as well. A rare Foolish Heart out of space, and one of these later day 'Standing On the Moon's that is very mellow.. The Weight encore caps a set that really does move my soul.

9/24/91 - Grateful Dead
Boston Garden - Boston, MA

China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider ->
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) ->
Ship Of Fools ->
Dark Star ->
Drums ->
Space ->
Foolish Heart ->
I Need A Miracle ->
Standing On The Moon ->
Around And Around

Encore:
Crowd/Tuning
The Weight

The Ship of Fools goes out to the Captain.. my dear brother who is fighting cancer right now..
Be strong and know we love you...........

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod100209.mp3

Be kind my friends.. .