Dead Show/podcast for 07/27/07

I'm back from vacation and have a truly stellar set to bring you this week.. this one is from my favorite year, 1973, and its a really very high energy first set that I'm sure you're going to enjoy...

Grateful Dead Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA
3/28/73 - Wednesday
One Cumberland Blues [#1:28] ; [0:09] % Here Comes Sunshine [8:39] ; [0:09] % Mexicali Blues [3:18] ; [0:07] % Wave That Flag [5:29] ; [0:57] % Beat It On Down The Line [3:19] ; [0:18] % Loser [7:10] % Jack Straw [4:49] % Box Of Rain [4:54] ; [0:20] % They Love Each Other [5:35] ; [0:42] % El Paso [4:31] ; [0:07] % Row Jimmy [8:24] % Around And Around [4:51] ; [0:08] % Brown Eyed Women [2:59] ; [0:07] % You Ain't Woman Enough [2:59] ; [0:06] % Looks Like Rain [7:27] % China Cat Sunflower [7:12] > Jam [1:40] > I Know You Rider [3:38#]

I previous played the Dark Star from this show back in 5/06... but I think this first set really deserves a listen!

As always you can hear the Deadpod here:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod072707.mp3

Thanks for your support and have a great week!

Dead Show podcast for 07/20/07

As promised, the second set of this great show from 1985.. as I'll be away on vacation, I thought I'd bring you both sets this week!!
This has a wonderful Terrapin, and a very nice Morning Dew...
Don't forget to check back here on 7/27 !

Grateful Dead Hershey Park Stadium Hershey, PA 6/28/85 - Friday

Estimated Prophet > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away
Encore Keep Your Day Job

You can listen to this Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod072007.mp3


Be well and thanks for your support!!!!

Dead Show/podcast for 07/20/07

I'm back from vacation and have a truly stellar set to bring you this week.. this one is from my favorite year, 1973, and its a really very high energy first set that I'm sure you're going to enjoy...

Grateful Dead Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA
3/28/73 - Wednesday
One Cumberland Blues [#1:28] ; [0:09] % Here Comes Sunshine [8:39] ; [0:09] % Mexicali Blues [3:18] ; [0:07] % Wave That Flag [5:29] ; [0:57] % Beat It On Down The Line [3:19] ; [0:18] % Loser [7:10] % Jack Straw [4:49] % Box Of Rain [4:54] ; [0:20] % They Love Each Other [5:35] ; [0:42] % El Paso [4:31] ; [0:07] % Row Jimmy [8:24] % Around And Around [4:51] ; [0:08] % Brown Eyed Women [2:59] ; [0:07] % You Ain't Woman Enough [2:59] ; [0:06] % Looks Like Rain [7:27] % China Cat Sunflower [7:12] > Jam [1:40] > I Know You Rider [3:38#]

I previous played the Dark Star from this show back in 5/06... but I think this first set really deserves a listen!

As always you can listen to the deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod102006.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 07/13/07

This week I decided to bring you an excellent show from a very high energy summer tour, that of 1985.. Imaginative setlists made up for what often seemed a frantic pace during this summer tour, and some of the music was very well played, as is evident I think in this week's show..
By the way I'll be away next week, so I'm posting *two* podcasts this week.. be sure and pick them both up!

Grateful Dead Hershey Park Stadium Hershey, PA
Date 6/28/85 - Friday
One Cold Rain And Snow > The Promised Land ; Ramble On Rose ; Down In The Bottom > I Ain't Superstitious ; Bird Song > Comes A Time > Deal
Two The Music Never Stopped ; Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues

You can listen to the deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071307.mp3

Thanks and enjoy the show!

Dead Show/podcast for 07/06/07

One of my wonderful listeners wrote me to request this week's show and seeing as it is from the same great year for Dead music as the recently released Three from the Vault, I thought it would be a great listen for this week's deadpod. While I only have a portion of the show in good quality soundboard, I thought it was certainly worth sharing what I have. This show features a monster first set Dark Star as well as one of the all time great Not Fade Away->Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad->Not Fade Away jams.

Grateful Dead Austin Municipal Auditorium Austin, TX 11/15/71 - Monday

Dark Star (1) [12:14] > El Paso [4:38] > Space [3:29] > Jam [3:59] ; Casey Jones [5:25] ;Ramble On Rose [5:56] ; Mexicali Blues [3:20] ; Brokedown Palace [5:13] ; Me And Bobby McGee [5:32] ; Cumberland Blues [5:18] ; Sugar Magnolia [6:54] ; You Win Again [2:18] ; Not Fade Away [3:57] > China Cat Sunflower Tease [0:37] > Jam [7:42] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:06] > Not Fade Away [3:05]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod070607.mp3

Enjoy and be well.. I always love hearing your comments and suggestions!

Dead Show/podcast for 06/29/07

This week we get to listen to the remainder of the incredible 2nd set from Red Rocks on 7/8/78.. This set is highlighted by a incendiary Estimated Prophet, a near-perfect Wharf Rat and in an very rare triple-encore, perhaps the best version ever of Warren Zevon's Warewolves of London.. I'm certain you'll enjoy this one and I hope it starts off your 4th of July celebrations on just the right note!

Grateful Dead Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
7/8/78 - Saturday
Set 2 (cont): Estimated Prophet [12:58] > The Other One [8:48] > Eyes Of The World [10:47] > Drums [11:21] > Space [3:57] > Wharf Rat [8:25] > Franklin's Tower [10:21] > Sugar Magnolia[8:46]
Encore Terrapin Station [10:14] > One More Saturday Night [4:29] ; Werewolves Of London [6:08]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062907.mp3

Thanks as always for your support! Have a happy and safe 4th of July!!!

Dead Show/podcast for 06/22/07

Summer is here.. and the time is right for some classic summertime shows.. This week by request I'm bringing you one of the all-time great shows from a much beloved venue.. Red Rocks. While this is a well-known recording the top-notch quality of the performance persuaded me that you'll enjoy listening... Bob's guitar is very much up in the mix and is a treat to hear his unique playing. Jerry's voice is clear as a bell..
I hope you enjoy it!

Grateful Dead Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
Date 7/8/78 - Saturday
One Bertha [6:48] > Good Lovin' [6:15] ; Dire Wolf [3:58] ; El Paso [4:12]; It Must Have Been The Roses [6:47] ; New Minglewood Blues [5:42] ; Ramble On Rose [7:53] ; The Promised Land [4:07] ; Deal [6:03]
Two Samson And Delilah [6:59] ; Ship Of Fools [7:19]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062207.mp3

I also wanted to thank all of you who entered the contest for David Dodd's fine book, the Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics.. I've drawn the winner's and sent them their books. I only wish that I could have had more books so that everyone who entered received one. Thank you all for your very kind comments!!

As always thanks for your support.. and enjoy ..

Dead Show/podcast for 06/15/07

As promised, this week we're going to hear the second set from July 31st 1988 at Laguna Seca Recreational area in Monteray CA. This is a fine second set, featuring a good Terrapin Station, some great MIDI effects in space, and a well-played Morning Dew.
I hope you enjoy it!

Grateful Dead Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey , CA
Date 7/31/88 - Sunday
Two Hell In A Bucket > Foolish Heart > Man Smart, Woman Smarter > Terrapin Station > I Will Take You Home > Drums > Space > The Other One > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew
Encore In The Midnight Hour

As always you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod061507.mp3

Also there is still time to enter the contest for a copy of David Dodd's great book "The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics". I'll be accepting entries through Sunday, June 17th at j.henrikson@gmail.com for your chance to win!

As always thanks so much for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 06/08/07

This week we have a wonderful show from the Summer of 1988, PLUS a chance for you to win a great book!
First off, we're going to hear the first set from 7/31/88, Laguna Seca. This set features David Hildago of Los Lobos sitting in on Little Red Rooster and a very hot West LA Fadeaway, then a rare 'Gentlemen Start Your Engines'.. Next week I'll bring you the second set..

Grateful Dead Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey , CA
Date 7/31/88 - Sunday
One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo ; Little Red Rooster [1] ; West L.A. Fadeaway [1] ; Me And My Uncle > Big River ; Ramble On Rose ; Gentlemen Start Your Engines ; When I Paint My Masterpiece ; Bird Song

As always you can hear the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod060807.mp3

But that's not all! I've been fortunate enough to receive 10 copies of the wonderful book by David Dodd: The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics.
Not only does this 500+ page book contain the lyrics of all of the original GD compositions (and many of the covers), but it also contains a huge wealth of background information on the sources and meaning of the characters and references in the songs. Its a hugely fun read, and all you have to do to have a chance to win your copy is to send me an email at: j.henrikson@gmail.com
I'll pick the winners at random next week!

More information on The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics can be found here.



As always thanks for your support!!

Special Deadpod interview - Lee Johnson

Hello Friends!
An extra deadpod this week - this is an interview that I had with Lee Johnson, Conductor and composer of Dead Symphony #6.
Mr. Johnson talks about the process of bringing the Grateful Dead into the classical world and about why he thought their work merited being made into a symphony. I've provided several musical samples of the work as well, so you can hear just what a great job he did on this project.
Dead Symphony #6 is available at http://deadsymphony.com

You can hear this special deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpoddeadsym.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 06/01/07

This week's Deadpod features a wonderful show from May of 1970.. While recordings from this great year of performances are much too rare we have the good fortune of listening to both the first acoustic set and part of the third, electric set. I just love listening to this primal, energetic, engaging Dead.. I hope you do as well..

Grateful Dead - 5/1/70 - Friday
Alfred State College - Alfred, NY

One: The Race Is On [2:38] ; Wake Up Little Susie [2:41] % New Speedway Boogie [8:00] ; [2:19] ; Cold Jordan [2:35] ; [0:23] ; Uncle John's Band [6:02] ; [0:08]
Three [1:00:05 +] Drums [0:14] > Not Fade Away [8:16] ; [1:15] ; Hard To Handle [6:37] ; [1:21] ; Cryptical Envelopment [2:05] > Drums [2:06] > The Other One [0:16# + #9:28] > Cryptical Envelopment [7:47] ; [0:20] ; High Time [6:53] ; [0:17] % Turn On Your Lovelight [16:53]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod060107.mp3

Thanks so much for your support!!

Dead Show podcast for 05/25/07

I hope all of you have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! This week I'm bringing you a top-notch show from 1991. This particular show was played without Hornsby, which allows Vince's contributions to more clearly stand out. Listen to the great transition into All Along the Watchtower in particular.. I think you'll enjoy this one!


Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 3/27/91 - Wednesday
Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain ; Estimated Prophet ; Uncle John's Band ; Drums > Space > All Along The Watchtower ; Stella Blue ; Sugar Magnolia
Encore Box Of Rain

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod052507.mp3

Thanks for your suggestions, and for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 05/18/07

This week I'm bringing you the entire second set from a show requested by one of my listeners, 9/14/82, Charlottesville VA. Its a smartly played set, with an interesting song selection and placement.. I think you'll enjoy it!
Also I wanted to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you who've contributed to the deadpod and KOPN - I have an amazing group of listeners.. if you haven't gotten your sticker in a reasonable amount of time let me know - I'm not the most organized person in the world but I have tried to get them out as I can.. THANKS AGAIN!

Grateful Dead University Hall - University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 9/14/82 - Tuesday
China Cat Sunflower [6:48] > I Know You Rider [5:35] ; Samson And Delilah [8:23] ; High Time [7:14] ; Estimated Prophet [12:11] > He's Gone [11:27] > Drums > Space [2:56] > Iko Iko [7:53] > Truckin' [6:35] > Black Peter [8:14] > I Need A Miracle [3:07] > Bertha [6:25]
Encore Johnny B. Goode

As always you can listen to this week's deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod051807.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 05/11/07

This week the second set from 5/8/77 one of the great shows from May of 1977. For many folks its the second set of any Dead show that is the heart of the performance and that is probably very true of this show. A magnificent Scarlet->Fire, Saint Stephen and Morning Dew make this set one for the ages....

Grateful Dead
Barton Hall - Cornell University Ithaca, NY 5/8/77 - Sunday
Two Scarlet Begonias [9:14] > Fire On The Mountain [15:21] ; Estimated Prophet [8:32] ; Saint Stephen [4:43] > Not Fade Away [16:22] > Saint Stephen [1:53] > Morning Dew [13:36]
Encore One More Saturday Night [4:54]

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod051107.mp3

My thanks to those of you who contributed to the Deadpod and KOPN so far - its not too late - if you'd like to make a contribution just click on the 'Make a Donation' button on the right hand side of the blog, and drop me a note that you'd like one of our new Deadpod Bumper Stickers!!

thanks so much for your support!!

Dead Show/podcast for 05/04/07

Thirty years ago, at the beginning of May 1977, the Dead played a remarkable number of exceptional concerts. In honor of the thirtieth anniversary of this unmatched period in Grateful Dead history I decided to bring you one of, if not the most famous concert of May, 1977. The Dead's performance on May 8th, 1977 is widely regarded as one of the best of this series of shows. While I often prefer to bring you less well-known shows, there's also nothing wrong with listening to one of these truly classic shows on occasion. I hope you enjoy it..

One other note, KOPN 89.5 FM is holding a spring fund raising drive to try and raise funds to cover our operating expenses. If you'd consider making a contribution by clicking on the paypal "contribute now" button on the right hand side of the blog I'd really appreciate it!

Grateful Dead Barton Hall - Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 5/8/77 - Sunday

One: New Minglewood Blues [4:47] ; Loser [7:30] ; El Paso [4:22] ; They Love Each Other [6:59] ; Jack Straw [6:00] ; Deal [5:43] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:29] > Supplication [4:21] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:12] ; Mama Tried [2:37] ; Row Jimmy [10:52] ; Dancing In The Street [15:43]

As always you can listen to the deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod050407.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 04/27/07

Here's a real treat from 1969.. this show starts with a great acoustic set, occasioned, says Jerry, because Billy has been delayed on his way there.. this week I'm bringing you both the acoustic and electric set (I've had to remove a couple of songs who were just cut too badly to broadcast). While there are several unfortunate cuts, I'm sure you're going to enjoy this beautiful and sometimes raucous, performance.

Grateful Dead McFarlin Auditorium, SMU Dallas, TX
Date 12/26/69 - Friday
One [2:14:44 +] Intro [0:49] ; The Monkey And The Engineer [1:36] ; [0:14] ; Little Sadie [3:30] ; [0:13] ; Long Black Limousine [4:38] ; [1:26] ; All Around This World [3:44] ; [1:51] ; Gathering Flowers for the Master's Bouquet [2:35] ; [0:15] ; Black Peter [9:28] ; [1:52] ; Uncle John's Band [6:10] ; [0:15] % [0:20] ; Hard To Handle [4:28] ; [0:06] % [0:16] ; China Cat Sunflower [2:29] >Jam [3:36] > I Know You Rider [4:20] > High Time [7:08] ; [1:05] ; Dark Star [26:00#] ; Turn On Your Love Light [14:21]

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod042707.mp3

Thanks for your support!

Bumperstickers are IN! - KOPN Fund Drive

At long last, and due to the efforts of several of my loyal and talented listeners, I have brand new Deadpod bumperstickers!
I'd be more than happy to send one of these out to anyone who either makes a contribution to the Deadpod and KOPN, or if you've done that recently, to anyone who sends me a SASE.. Details below..

I could NOT decide between the two versions.. let me know which one you want when you request yours!!!

KOPN 89.5 FM is also conducting a "Keep It Quiet" Fundraising Drive.. if the station raises its goal of $30,000 by May 6th, they will CANCEL the fundraising drive.. So your contributions now will help us to substantially shorten the fundraising time! And you can get a sticker too :)


If you're making a contribution using the 'contribute now' button, just drop me an email telling me if you want the 'stealie' version or the 'be grateful' version.. same thing if you're sending me a business sized self-addressed stamped envelope. If you're sending me an envelope, I'd love it if you could send along a couple bucks to cover the cost of the sticker..


If you're sending the envelope, address it to:
John Henrikson
1605 Skylane Dr.
Columbia MO 65202-1712

be sure you have a self addressed, stamped envelope inside with that $2. :)

I hope you enjoy these, I think they came out really really well!!!

all the best,
the professor

Dead Show/podcast for 04/20/07

I received some requests for this show from folks at VT - not something I could disregard. Its a solid show and I hope that it provides some catharsis as Grateful Dead music always has for me.. Here's hoping for just a little light....

Grateful Dead Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 4/14/78 - Friday

Two Samson And Delilah [7:02] ; Ship Of Fools [7:30] ; Dancing In The Street [16:38] > Drums [20:28] > Space [3:16] > The Other One [8:07] > Black Peter [10:49] > Sugar Magnolia [9:06]
Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:09]

As always you can listen to the deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod042007.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 04/13/07

This week a show that caused a huge stir in the Deadhead community when it occurred, and a request from some of my kind listeners up in Vermont..
This show marked the return of St. Stephen for the first time since early 1979. The show has plenty of other great music, and I'm brining you the second set for your enjoyment..

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY
10/11/83 - Tuesday
Two China Cat Sunflower [7:41] > I Know You Rider [5:54] ; I Need A Miracle [4:51] > Bertha [6:02] > Space [3:32] > China Doll [8:09] > Drums [6:#47] > Space [10:15] > Saint Stephen [6:44] > Throwing Stones [9:27] > Touch Of Grey [6:12]
Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:09]

As always you can listen to the deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod041307.mp3

Stay tuned - new deadpod bumper stickers are on the way! As always thanks for your support!!!

Dead Show/podcast for 04/06/07

This week we'll hear the rest of the second set from 11/9/79, Buffalo NY.
We'll begin with a jazzy Estimated Prophet, which goes into a heartfelt He's Gone. As the band goes into Drums and space a surprising Gloria jam foreshadows the rocking end of the second set.

Grateful Dead 11/09/79 Buffalo Auditorium Buffalo, NY
Estimated Prophet [13:12] > He's Gone (1) [19:08] > Drums [11:38] > Space [3:23] > Wharf Rat [11:22] > I Need A Miracle [4:02] > Bertha [6:15] > Good Lovin' [6:58]
Encore U.S. Blues [5:24]

As always you can listen to the deadpod here:
http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod040607.mp3

thanks for your support!