Dead Show/podcast for 11/12/10

This week's Deadpod, I think, is not to be missed.. not only does it have one of the greatest Dark Stars you'll ever hear, but the transition from Morning Dew back into Playin' *HAS TO BE HEARD* :) , then after a wonderful Deal and Promised land they even play a Brokedown Palace.. this show is a great journey through the classic Grateful Dead songbook..

I highly recommend this one....

Grateful Dead
Fox Theater, St. Louis MO 10/18/72 - Wednesday
set 2: [85:46] Playing In The Band [15:50] > Drums [2:45] > Dark Star [28:25] > Morning Dew [11:07] > Playing In The Band [5:13] ; Deal [4:29] ; The Promised Land [2:59] ; Brokedown Palace [5:34] ; One More Saturday Night [4:33] ; Casey Jones [6:51]

you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111210.mp3

thanks for listening and for your SUPPORT!! 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/5/10

This week's Deadpod was inspired by someone who actually posted about the show that occurred the night after this one on an internet group I belong to - but it brought this entire run to mind and I really wanted to share *this* night with you - as I find the second set in particular, to be quite extraordinary. This entire 3 show run in fact is quite good, and I enjoy this week's first set very much - in particular an outstanding 'Bird Song' and an exquisite China->Rider..

Grateful Dead
72-10-18
The (Fabulous) Fox Theatre
St. Louis, MO
Set 1
Bertha
Me and My Uncle
Don't Ease Me In
Mexicali Blues
Brown Eyed Women
Beat It On Down the Line
Bird Song
Big River
Loser
Jack Straw
Big Railroad Blues
El Paso
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do..

you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110510.mp3

thanks for listening and for your SUPPORT!! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/29/10

This week I had that itch for some Jerry Band - so I decided to bring you this 'hybrid' Deadpod composed of two partial soundboards of Pure Jerry :)
Both are from the Keystone in Berkeley about a year apart - but both are well worth listening to despite the fact that we're missing some of the music..


Jerry Garcia Band - August 6, 1977
Keystone - Berkeley, CA

Set 2:
Tuning
Sugaree
Mystery Train
Simple Twist Of Fate
Don't Let Go

Jerry Garcia Band - June 11, 1978
Keystone - Berkeley, CA
Set 2:
//Midnight Moonlight
Gomorrah
Let Me Roll It
Rhapsody In Red

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102910.mp3

thanks for listening and for your SUPPORT!! 

Happy Halloween!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/22/10

This week we have another long Deadpod - I hope you don't mind too much but I couldn't bear to break it up.. this set is the second set from a show the Dead played at Red Rocks back in 1978, just before they left for the famous Egypt shows. I decided to share it with you this week because it contains probably the finest version ever of 'If I Had The World To Give'.... I can't say enough about this one.. don't miss it..
The rest of the set isn't too shabby either - I always enjoy a good 'Eyes of the World' and this one is no exception, but the band only played 'If I Had The World to Give' four times.. and this one is fabulous..
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do..

Grateful Dead
Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO 8/30/78
Set 2:
I Need A Miracle
Brown Eyed Women
Estimated Prophet->
The Other One->
Eyes of the World->
Drums->
Space->
If I Had The World To Give->
Iko, Iko->
Around & Around
E: US Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102210.mp3

Thank you so much for your support.. and be sure and visit Keeley Electronics here!!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/15/10

This week not only do we have a good set to listen to - its a long one :) This of course is the conclusion of the show we started last week, September 25th, 1981 from Stabler Arena in Bethlehem PA. This is not only an interesting setlist (how many second sets started off with 'Might As Well'?), but its very well played - I'm particularly fond of the Scarlet->Fire and everything after space.... of course I'm a fan of Brent most of the time, so I enjoy his styling here as well, your mileage may vary..

Grateful Dead - September 25, 1981
Stabler Arena - Bethlehem, PA
Set 2:
Might As Well ->
Samson And Delilah
Scarlet Begonias ->
Fire On The Mountain
Never Trust A Woman ->
Lost Sailor ->
Saint Of Circumstance ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Wheel ->
Sugar Magnolia ->
Black Peter ->
Around And Around ->
Sunshine Daydream

Encore:
U.S. Blues

Thanks so much for your support - enjoy the music and remember to be kind :)

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101510.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 10/8/10

This week's Deadpod comes as the result of a request from a Deadpod listener and contributor (thanks Bud!).. and I think its a very interesting show.. from 1981, one of my favorite and oft-overlooked years, this show features some above average Brett and its really quite a *long* show.. The Althea and Music Never Stops in set 1 are quite interesting.. I hope you agree..

Grateful Dead - September 25, 1981
Stabler Arena - Bethlehem, PA
Set 1:
New Minglewood Blues
Friend Of The Devil ->
El Paso
Peggy-O ->
Little Red Rooster
Bird Song ->
Beat It On Down The Line
Cumberland Blues
Passenger
Althea
The Music Never Stopped

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100810.mp3


As always my thanks for your support :)

Dead Show/podcast for 10/1/10

Always is a good time for some Good Ol' Grateful Dead- well this is the definition of primal Dead I think... 68 Dead.. Charlie Miller, what more can you want?
This is a great Antham-era Dead show, and its possible that parts of this were used on that album.. I'm very fond of the Schoolgirl.. as good ol' Pigpen is in fine form..
Enjoy.

Grateful Dead - March 16, 1968
Carousel Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
Set 1:
Dark Star ->
China Cat Sunflower ->
The Eleven ->
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl


Morning Dew
It Hurts Me Too
That's It For The Other One
Alligator ->
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) ->
Feedback
And We Bid You Good Night


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100110.mp3


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Deadshow/podcast for 9/24/10

I think this is as fine a second set as you'll hear in early 80's Dead, and I'm very happy to present it this week.. I certainly hope you agree..
Bobby and Jerry trade off quite well throughout..
the Eyes is definitely one of the best, and I always love a great Stella Blue..

enjoy..

Grateful Dead
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 8/10/82 - Tuesday

China Cat Sunflower [7:26] > I Know You Rider [5:45] ; Lost Sailor [6:41] > Saint Of Circumstance [7:02] > Eyes Of The World [13:10] > Drums [6:13#] > Space [9:02] > Iko Iko [9:41] > Truckin' [6:47] > Stella Blue [8:33] > Sugar Magnolia [10:46]
Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:52] > Johnny B. Goode [4:07]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092410.mp3


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Dead Show/podcast for 9/17/10

This weekend is the last official weekend of Summer and I felt like I should send it out with a great show from one of the Dead's Summer tours - this show was a suggestion from one of my wonderful listeners and I thought it fit the bill.
This show features some great interplay between Jerry and Brent as well as a very high energy level all around.. I personally love the last three songs of this first set! I hope you enjoy it as well..

8/10/82 - Grateful Dead
University Of Iowa Fieldhouse
Iowa City, IA

SET 1:
-----
Feel Like A Stranger
Friend Of The Devil
New Minglewood Blues
Tennessee Jed
Cassidy
It Must Have Been The Roses
Technical Difficulties
On The Road Again ->
Beat It On Down The Line
Stagger Lee
I Need A Miracle ->
Bertha

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091710.mp3

One other note to my listeners in the Oklahoma area! Our wonderful sponsor, Keeley Electronics, is having an open house Friday afternoon and Saturday..
You can try out all the great Keeley products including the new Keeley Overdrive compressor!

thanks so much for your support my friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/10/10

This week we get to hear the second set from the "comeback" show that the Dead played on 12/15/86 in Oakland..
I think this is quite a good show - not only is it the first time they performed "Black Muddy River" but the Playin' Sandwich - and the Terrapin in particular that is in the middle - is *very* tasty..

Grateful Dead 12/15/86
Oakland Coliseum Arena - Oakland, CA

Iko Iko
Looks Like Rain
Black Muddy River
Playing In The Band >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
Truckin' >
Wharf Rat >
Playing In The Band >
Good Lovin'
e: Johnny B. Goode


You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091010.mp3

Thanks so much for your support - enjoy!!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/3/10

This week's Deadpod was a request from a brother who just lost a brother - one of his best memories of his late friend was a roadtrip to see this show, and what a show it was! This was the 'comeback' show where Jerry made his return after the coma that nearly took his life in 1986 - no one knew what was going to happen, and what a great choice for a opener in Touch of Grey! The entire show really sparkles, with a newfound energy and some great new MIDI sounds. To me, the energy of renewal present in this show fits perfectly at this time of year, besides I couldn't turn down a grieving friend.. I hope you enjoy it....

Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium Oakland, CA
12/15/86

Touch Of Grey ; C C Rider ; When Push Comes To Shove ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Greatest Story Ever Told ; Loser ; Cassidy ; Althea ; My Brother Esau ; Candyman ; Let It Grow

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090310.mp3

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My thanks for your support, friends. Have a very SAFE and FUN Labor Day!

Deadshow/podcast for 8/27/10

This week we get to hear the 2nd set from 9/15/85, Chula Vista, CA. This is quite a good second set, featuring a very imaginative set list, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the tuning before the quite good, Scarlet->Fire...the Sampson is first-rate, and Jerry brings us both 'She Belongs to Me' and 'Comes A Time'.... wow.

Grateful Dead - September 15, 1985
Devore Field - Chula Vista, CA


Set 2:
Twilight Zone Theme ->
Scarlet Begonias ->
Fire On The Mountain
Samson And Delilah
She Belongs To Me
Truckin' ->
Comes A Time ->
Around And Around ->
Drums ->
Space ->
U.S. Blues ->
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

Encore:
Crowd/Tuning
Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082710.mp3

As always, thanks for your feedback, and your support..

Dead Show/podcast for 8/20/10

This week's show is from a listener request - this show will soon have its 25th anniversary and a very fine show it is so I decided to bring it to you starting this week.
A laid-back, west coast Dead show but one where you can almost feel the sunshine and the smiles on everyone's faces.. I enjoyed listening to this and hope you do as well, it features a nice unusual set list and very nice playing - set 2 will come next week...

Grateful Dead - September 15, 1985
Devore Field - Chula Vista, CA

Set 1:
Tuning
Alabama Getaway ->
The Promised Land
West L.A. Fadeaway
Mama Tried ->
Big River
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Smokestack Lightnin' ->
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082010.mp3

My thanks for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 8/13/10

This week I'm playing the 2nd set from the show on Feb. 21st, 1995 from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. I find this to be an excellent second set - not only is Jerry's jams out of Truckin' interesting and fun, but the Visions of Johanna is one for the ages. Add to that a great Liberty encore and I think this show is far from depressing... but that's just my opinion.. I hope you enjoy it!!

Grateful Dead
Delta Center
Salt Lake City, UT
February 21, 1995


Set II
Foolish Heart - 10:31
Samba In The Rain - 07:12
Truckin' -> - 07:45
I Just Want To Make Love To You+ -> - 04:33
That Would Be Something -> - 03:39
Drums -> - 11:39
Space -> - 10:31
Visions Of Johanna -> - 10:12
Sugar Magnolia - 10:50
E: Liberty - 06:56
Total: 73:17

+ last "I Just Want To Make Love To You": 10/08/84 [746 shows]
& last "Visions Of Johanna": 04/22/86 [634 shows]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081310.mp3

Thank you so much for your kind notes, your requests and your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/6/10

Fifteen years - man that's a long time.. too long.. but on this anniversary time I'm moved to play something from the last year - and I know Garcia was failing and the music wasn't the same and on and on.. but I remember seeing the Dead in '95 , a couple of times, and by the last time I knew it would be the last time .. and anyway, this is one really nice show, there are moments of true beauty here and that's the legacy that Garcia so freely shared with us....

Grateful Dead
Delta Center
Salt Lake City, UT
February 21, 1995

Set 1

Salt Lake City* - 04:57
Friend Of The Devil - 07:59
Wang Dang Doodle - 06:28
Tennessee Jed - 08:30
Broken Arrow - 06:46
Black-Throated Wind - 06:24
So Many Roads - 07:40
The Music Never Stopped - 08:53

*only Salt Lake City ever played by the Dead

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080610.mp3

Be well, my good friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 7/30/10

This week we really hit the climax of this show from July 18th, 1972 - the Dark Star ->Comes a Time.. this is fabulous stuff, in my opinion.. and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I've read that Dylan was backstage at this show and that it was the first time he met Garcia - who knows ;) at any rate the group consciousness is clearly evident here and flows from the Star and Comes a Time into that rare 3rd set...


Grateful Dead - July 18, 1972
Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City, NJ
Dark Star ->
Comes A Time
Sugar Magnolia


Tuning
Ramble On Rose
Greatest Story Ever Told
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo ->
Sing Me Back Home
Not Fade Away ->
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad ->
Not Fade Away

(the One More Saturday Night encore is missing from the tape)

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod073010.mp3

Thanks for your support my friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 7/23/10

This week I'm going to continue with part 2 of the Dead's show from July 18th, 1972, Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey.
We'll start with the end of the first set and go up to the Dark Star in set 2 - that one is massive enough that we'll present it uncut, next week..

Grateful Dead - July 18, 1972
Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City, NJ
El Paso
Casey Jones
Set 2:
Playing In The Band
Brown Eyed Women
Tennessee Jed
Tuning
Truckin' ->

I hope you enjoy it - you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072310.mp3

My thanks for your support, my friends !

Dead Show/podcast for 7/16/10

A nice fat summer show that marks its anniversary this weekend is up for this week's Deadpod..
This comes to us from Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City NJ, and took place on July 18th, 1972.
We'll listen to most of the first set this week - this is a wonderful show, and while Pigpen isn't there (he was sick we're told).. it marks one of the first big stadium shows and I think the Dead did it up right...
I especially enjoy the tempo on the China Cat (a bit slower than you're used to hearing.. ) and of course the wonderful Bird Song, Sugaree and Loser.. besides we get a Stella Blue in set 1!

Grateful Dead - July 18, 1972
Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City, NJ
Set 1:
Bertha
Me And My Uncle
Bird Song
The Promised Land
Sugaree
Black Throated Wind
China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider
Jack Straw
Loser
Beat It On Down The Line
Stella Blue

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071610.mp3

Thanks for picking us up, and for your support!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/9/10

This week we have the second set of an incredible performance from the spring of 1981, in Hampton Virginia. This is a *very* well played and energetic performance - Jerry really comes out smoking on the Stranger, and I strongly recommend his work in 'The Wheel' in particular..
I hope you enjoy the show - you'll find the entire second set here -almost 1 hour and 45 minutes of the best in live Dead...

Grateful Dead - May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum - Hampton, VA

Set 2:
Feel Like A Stranger ->
Franklin's Tower ->
Lost Sailor ->
Saint Of Circumstance ->
He's Gone ->
The Other One ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Wheel ->
Wharf Rat ->
Sugar Magnolia

Encore:
U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070910.mp3

Thank you for your support, we couldn't do the Deadpod without you!!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/2/10

This week we have a sweet show from a year that has always been under-represented in the ranks of soundboard tapes - 1981 - This one saw the light of day earlier this year, and I'm really glad to share it with you this week. The boys are really on fire on this one - very tight and well played sets - and while most of the fireworks might come in the 2nd set we'll be listening to next week - just listen to the great transitions here in set 1 and pay particular attention to Jerry on 'Let It Grow' ---wow...

Grateful Dead - May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum - Hampton, VA

set 1:

Alabama Getaway >
Promised Land
Friend Of The Devil ->
Me And My Uncle ->
Big River
Althea ->
Little Red Rooster
Tennessee Jed ->
Let It Grow ->
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070210.mp3

I hope you all have a very safe and happy 4th of July!!

summer time, done come and gone my oh my!