Dead Show/podcast for 3/27/20

Might you need some energy after some time cooped up with 'social distancing'? Well I think this show will have you covered.. true primal Dead here.. the frantic scorching solos from Garcia on most of these might not be everyone's cup of tea, but this is a great presentation of where the band came from and what the sound was like back in 1967. This was the third time they had played Winterland and the day after their first album had been released. The Pigpen tunes here are real gems. He sounds on top of his game. Chuck Berry was also on this bill, and played between the 1st and 2nd Dead sets.
The second set in particular is fascinating. Check out the great electric versions of 'Cream Puff War' and 'Viola Lee Blues' they practically blow the roof off the place !

There are some understandable flaws in this recording and a couple cuts.. still I hope it brings a smile and gives you a respite from our dystopian present.

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA
3/18/67
Set 1
1.  Me And My Uncle
2.  Next Time You See Me
3.  He Was A Friend Of Mine
4.  Smokestack Lightnin'
5.  Morning Dew
6.  It Hurts Me Too
7.  Beat It On Down The Line
8.  Banter
9.  Dancin' In The Streets

Set 2
1. Golden Road To Unlimited Devotion
2. Cream Puff War
3. The Same Thing
4. Cold Rain And Snow
5. Viola Lee Blues
6. Death Don't Have No Mercy

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032720.mp3

be safe and be well my friends. 

Dead Show/podcast for 3/20/20

My hope is that this podcast, this music, can bring a little joy and light into your life during this dark and scary time...
This week we'll hear the second set from the band's performance on March 23, 1972 from the Academy of Music in New York City. While it is not as long as that massive first set from last week, I think it is uniformly good. 'Truckin' starts things off, nice tempo, lots of energy. The 'Ramble on Rose' is great.. Pig follows with 'Two Souls in Communion' and we're reminded what a loss was coming when he passed...
'Mexicali Blues' features some nice flourishes from Jerry, then we have the Dark Star.. unique as all Dark Stars are, certainly jazzy and complex. I've read different reactions to this Star, some positive some not so much.. give it your space and see where it leads..
Out of the Dark Star ... Pig gives us the 'Big Boss Man'.. love it..
they close with Not Fade Away>Goin' Down the Road>Not Fade Away.. Bobby goes hoarse from screaming.... :) what a night..
hope you enjoy it..



Grateful Dead
Academy of Music
New York, NY 3/23/72 - Thursday
Two    
Truckin' [11:13] ;
Ramble On Rose [5:54] ;
Two Souls In Communion ;
Mexicali Blues [3:16] ;
Dark Star [24:05] (2) ;
Big Boss Man [5:55] ;
Not Fade Away [4:04#] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Not Fade Away

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032020.mp3

be well, chill and take care of yourself and everyone around you my friends..

remain in light...

Dead Show/podcast for 3/13/20

This week brings a *huge* first set Deadpod for you, from the famous run of shows at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 23, 1972. This set runs over 2 hours and contains 18 songs!
The band was gearing up for the upcoming Europe tour and I think this is one of the best shows of that run. Some of the many highlights include a great 'I Know You Rider' , Pigpen's 'Chinatown Shuffle', the third ever 'Looks Like Rain' with Jerry on the pedal steel, Keith does some great work on 'You Win Again'. The 'Jack Straw' is spot on, and 'Me & Bobby McGee' is one of their best.
I'm sure in these two hours you'll find some favorites of your own!

Grateful Dead
Academy of Music
New York, NY 3/23/72 - Thursday
One    
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
Black Throated Wind ;
Chinatown Shuffle ;
Brown Eyed Women ;
Beat It On Down The Line ;
Cumberland Blues ;
Looks Like Rain ;
Mr. Charlie ;
Tennessee Jed ;
El Paso ;
You Win Again ;
Jack Straw ;
Next Time You See Me ;
Playing In The Band ;
Comes A Time [7:30] ;
Me And Bobby McGee [5:53] ;
CaseyJones [5:44]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031320.mp3

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Phil Lesh who turns 80 on Sunday!!

Finally a quick word on the Corona virus  - I'm sure you've heard enough. I've been away traveling this week (lucky me huh), but hope that all of you are and stay well. It's rather scary and I hope that we all watch out and take care of one another..

Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/20

Here we have a fine second set from the band's last performance at the Uptown Theater in Chicago IL, on February 28, 1981.
I think this is a very nice recording and an interesting set list, starting with the 'Cold Rain and Snow' opener, through the heart of this one, the 'Terrapin Station' into drums and Space, then a fine 'Other One' and 'Stella Blue'. While there is a bit of funky echo in spots, for me it doesn't diminish what is an excellent set.
Brent has some interesting sounds in that transition from Terrapin, and I'm always fond of hearing a soulful 'Stella Blue'...


Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 2/28/81 - Saturday    
Two    
Cold Rain And Snow [6:17] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [4:19] ;
Ship Of Fools [8:48] ;
Lost Sailor [6:09] >
Saint Of Circumstance [6:33] >
Terrapin Station [12:39] >
Jam [3:03] >
Drums [12:23] >
Space [10:26] >
The Other One [6:44] >
Stella Blue [8:07] >
Around And Around [4:01] >
Good Lovin' [8:06]
Encore    
One More Saturday Night [4:26#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030620.mp3

here's hoping March winds blow our troubles away...


thanks for your support, my friends.. be well. 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/28/20

39 years ago the band played a fine show at the Uptown Theater in Chicago, which I'm pleased to begin to present to you today. A fine 'Jack Straw' opener begins things on a high note, and the rest of this first set is varied and quite well played on this fine recording. Some of the highlights include a 'Little Red Rooster' with both some fine slide work and some nice color added by Brent, a great 'Big Railroad Blues' (which ones aren't?), and a near-perfect 'Althea'.  'Let it Grow' segs into 'Deal' to close this enjoyable set of early 80s Dead.



Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 2/28/81 - Saturday    
One    
Jack Straw [6:25] ;
They Love Each Other [7:19] ;
Mama Tried [2:36]>
Mexicali Blues [4:22] ;
Candyman [7:17] ;
Little Red Rooster [8:30] ;
Big Railroad Blues [4:46] >;
Looks Like Rain [7:31] ;
Althea [9:07] ;
Let It Grow [11:56] >;
Deal [7:48]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022820.mp3



Keep your lamps trimmed and burning...
thanks for your support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/21/20

Boy is this one going to eat up my quota! There is almost 2 1/2 hours of smokin' Grateful Dead music in this week's Deadpod, from the second set on 2/23/74 at the Winterland in San Francisco CA.
I'm bound to overlook something that you will enjoy in this set, nevertheless I'd call you attention to the wonderful opening set (Row Jimmy through Stella Blue).. as well as the HUGE segment from He's Gone through Eyes of the World.. that 'Other One' is fantastic, including a 'Slipknot' sounding segment.. this recording is excellent for listening to the individual contributions, especially Phil the bombardier here!

I would have loved to have been there... can't imagine how everyone felt going out of there after this night of music!



Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday
Two    
Row Jimmy [8:34] ;
Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:16]>
Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:15]>
Let It Grow [12:21]>
Stella Blue [8:13] ;
Big River [4:36] ;
Ramble On Rose [6:45] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:41] ;
He's Gone [13:45]>
Truckin' [7:55]>
Drums [3:24]>
The Other One [20:41] (1)>
Eyes Of The World>
One More Saturday Night ;
Casey Jones
Encore    
Johnny B. Goode ;
And We Bid You Good Night
Comments     (1) Includes a Slipknot!

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022120.mp3

Thank you for your kind support that keeps the Deadpod rolling every week! 

Dead Show/podcast for 2/14/20

Happy Valentine's Day!
I couldn't think of a better love letter to send to all of you than a fine portion of classic Grateful Dead from 1974.. from Winterland no less..
this beauty comes from the February '74 run - in this case February 23rd. This first set starts with a rocking 'Around and Around' - a different and welcome way to open a show. They follow with three ballads - 'Dire Wolf', 'Me & Bobby McGee' and 'Sugaree'.. Mexicalli follows then one of the highlights of this first set is a strong 'Here Comes Sunshine'. They 'Beat it Down the Line', then a 1st set 'Ship of Fools'. 'Jack Straw' and 'Deal' follows, then a great rocking trifecta of 'Promised Land', 'Bertha', and 'Greatest Story Ever Told' to end this first set.
We will get to hear the second set next week..

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday    
One    
Around And Around [4:46] ;
Dire Wolf [4:15] ;
Me And Bobby McGee [5:34] ;
Sugaree [7:01] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:17] ;
Here Comes Sunshine [9:#17] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:25] ;
Ship Of Fools [5:16] ;
Jack Straw [4:33] ;
Deal [4:18] ;
The Promised Land [3:00] >
Bertha [5:51] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021420.mp3

So appreciate you listening and  your kind support!

Be kind ;)

Dead Show/podcast for 2/7/20

This week's Deadpod features the debut of another classic Dead song, 'Standing on the Moon',  as well as a fine pre-drums 'Playing in the Band' featuring a nice interplay betwen Jerry and Phil. I think this is a well played set, while it doesn't feature a ton of fireworks, it does have an interesting, if slightly dark, feel to the drumz segment and Brent's 'I Will Take You Home' always tugs at the heartstrings. 'He's Gone' is a bit on the slower side, but a wonderful 'Morning Dew' and a particularly rocking 'Johnny B. Goode' must have sent the folks home very happy!




Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 2/5/89 - Sunday
Set 2:
Tuning
Cold Rain & Snow ->
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Standing On The Moon >
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
Space >
I Will Take You Home >
He's Gone >
I Need A Miracle >
Morning Dew
Johnny B. Goode (E)







You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020720.mp3

my thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/31/20

As we close out the month of January, I decided to feature the first show the band performed back in 1989. This one comes from the Henry J Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland California on February 5, 1989.
While there was alot of anxiety among the faithful that this might be the last time the band would be allowed to play in the relatively intimate confines of the Kaiser, the band came out this night determined to put on a show. They feature a number of relative 'new' tunes, including the first time the Brent song 'We Can Run' was played. The 'Touch of Grey' opener was a great start, then a energetic 'Stranger' into a smart 'Franklin's Tower'. I even think the 'Rooster' here is quite good with Jerry adding some really nice sounds.

We'll hear the second set next week, including another 'first time' played..


Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 2/5/89 - Sunday
One    
Touch Of Grey
Feel Like A Stranger >
Franklin's Tower ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Althea ;
We Can Run* ;
Desolation Row ;
Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod013120.mp3

"Winter gray and falling rain, we'll see summer come again,

Darkness falls and seasons change (gonna happen every time).
Same old friends the wind and rain, Summers fade and roses die,
You'll see summer come again, Like a song that's born to soar the sky."

Dead Show/podcast for 1/24/20

One of my favorite periods of Dead music to explore is this January 1969 run at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco CA, and this week I decided to feature this set form January 26th. Is it complete? probably not.. is it pristine? certainly not the opening Cryptical which has a spot not far from the beginning that will test your patience.. be patient it is worth it, most of this tape sounds *great*, both in sound quality and the quality of the music. This set contains a rare version of 'Clementine'.. check out the lyrics.. it's quite a rarity. The 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' is as powerful as ever.. and the rest of the set, from 'Dark Star' on is pure powerful psychedelic Grateful Dead. These versions of 'The Eleven' and 'Turn on Your Lovelight' were used for the 'Live/Dead' release.




Grateful Dead
Avalon Ballroom
San Francisco, CA 1/26/69 - Sunday    
One - 36:31    
Cryptical Envelopment [1:53] >
Drums [0:15] >
The Other One [7:39] >
Cryptical Envelopment [6:21] >
Clementine [10:45] >
Death Don't Have No Mercy [9:34]
Two - 41:07    
Dark Star [9:45] >
St Stephen [7:01] >
The Eleven [10:24] >
Turn On Your Love Light [14:32]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012420.mp3

...and leave it on...

thanks for your support of the Deadpod my friends...

Dead Show/podcast for 1/17/20

This week's Deadpod starts out with a unique Scarlet>Fire that was released back on Dick's Picks 13 as a 'hidden track'. This one doesn't sound like your usual Scarlet>Fire, the jam is unlike any other and Brent plays, I think, a bigger role (as he does throughout this set). I happen to dig it, hope you do as well. The rest of the (long) pre-drums set contains a fine Samson, a quite long 'Terrapin' (albeit with a small audience patch), and again, an interesting and unique 'Playin' with a jam familiar from that in the 'Scarlet' that preceeded it. Post-drums has a nice 'Black Peter' and a very lively 'Good Lovin' to close the set.


Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
11/1/79 - Thursday    Uniondale, NY
Two    
Scarlet Begonias [17:45] >
Fire On The Mountain [16:23] ;
Samson And Delilah [6:49] ;
Terrapin Station [11:#19] >
Playing In The Band [16:50] >
Drums [6:04] >
Space [3:54] >
Black Peter [9:#43] >
Good Lovin' [7:14]
Encore    
U.S. Blues [5:12]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011720.mp3

Take care of each other, and thanks for your support!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/10/20

Hello Friends!
This week, a show that caught my fancy that for some reason has never been featured here on the Deadpod, but certainly deserves to be..
This comes to us from November 1, 1979 and teh Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY.
I think the band always enjoyed the NY area and this is I think, quite a fine and energetic outing.
This recording starts with an audience patch in 'Jack Straw' but don't let that put you off, its a fine soundboard recording with just a few patches thrown in. Brent and Jerry's interplay really shines on this show, and the band effortlessly shift gears here in the first set from rockers like 'New Minglewood Blues' to more soulful numbers like 'Candyman' and 'Peggy-O' (that latter is  an exceptionally fine version here). 'Looks Like Rain' shines too, and I quite enjoy the Brent offering 'Easy to Love You'..
Next week features a *massive* Scarlet>Fire, don't miss it!

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 11/1/79 - Thursday   
One   
Jack Straw [#2:21] ;
They Love Each Other [7:12] ;
Mama Tried [2:35] >
Mexicali Blues [4:22] ;
Peggy-O [7:38] ;
New Minglewood Blues [6:55] ;
Candyman [7:03] ;
Looks Like Rain [8:25] ;
Don't Ease Me In [3:36] ;
Easy To Love You [3:50] ;
The Promised Land [4:19] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011020.mp3

Hope you stay warm and dry this weekend - looks like some of us are in for some weather!

thank you all for your kind support, which keeps the Deadpod rolling. 

Dead Show/podcast for 1/3/20

Happy New Year!
Well.. not so happy NYE for me -- as my computer was infected with a zero day malware attack that has encrypted much of my digital music files (as well as the rest of my files)..
but the show must go on! So this week we will bring you the excellent 2nd set from the band's performance on 12/28/91 at Oakland CA.
I think this is quite a strong second set. with a nice 'Foolish Heart' to open, Phil is strong throughout, as is Jerry and even Vince..
'Standing on the Moon' is a personal favorite, and its a nice touch to have the Saturday Night reprise end set 2..


Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA
12/28/91 - Saturday

Two
Foolish Heart >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) ;
Uncle John's Band >
Playing In The Band >
Drums >
Space >
I Need A Miracle >
Standing On The Moon >
Throwing Stones ;
One More Saturday Night
Encore
U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010320.mp3

thank you for your kind support.. hope you enjoy the show!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/27/19

Our post-Christmas Deadpod for this week features a show from the band's New Year's run in 1991, this one from Saturday night December 28, 1991.
While it is a Saturday night, the band surprises us by opening up with a (partial) version of  'One More Saturday Night' before heading into 'Jack Straw'. Bobby screws up his line, resulting in a roar from the crowd, but the real story of this set is that the band is tight and Jerry is in both fine voice and great virtuosity. Personal highlights include the 'Minglewood', 'Cassidy' and a great set-closing 'Deal'.



Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 12/28/91 - Saturday
One    
One More Saturday Night ;
Jack Straw ;
Peggy-O ;
New Minglewood Blues ;
Dire Wolf ;
Queen Jane Approximately ;
Loser ;
Cassidy ;
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122719.mp3

I want to wish everyone a very HAPPY New Year - let's hope its a good one..
Be safe, and take care of each other.

My thanks for your kind support this year, and I look forward to sharing more of this wonderful music with you in 2020!

Dead Show/podcast for 12/20/19

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
This week's Deadpod celebrates the season with a show from December 23, 1970 at the Winterland in San Francisco CA.
I have three different sources for this show, each of them slightly different - I decided to put two of them together. I'm sure the order is probably not right, but the recordings each sound quite nice and I'm hoping that you'll enjoy them this week, as we celebrate the holidays and the fact that soon the days will start to grow lighter each day.

Here's the combined setlists:
Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 12/23/70 - Wednesday

first tape:
Hard To Handle
Candyman
Me & My Uncle
Cold Rain and Snow

Second tape:
Deep Elem Blues ;
Beat It On Down The Line ;
I’m A King Bee ;
Me And My Uncle ;
Cumberland Blues
Me & Bobby McGee
Dire Wolf
Good Lovin'
Casey Jones>
Uncle John's Band









Benefit for the Montessori School and Bear

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122019.mp3


(Sorry about the duplicated Uncle - didn't feel like trying to chop up the sets..)

I hope you enjoy this fine serving of classic Dead, and hopefully enjoy some relaxing times with friends and family.

thank you all for your support. I wish you all health and happiness this year.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/13/19

Lucky us! We get to listen to this wonderful second set from December 1, 1979 at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh PA on this week's Deadpod.
This is a fine recording and the music is quite good, even thrilling at times. The China>Rider opener is just right, then pay attention to the fine opening to 'Looks Like Rain'.. quite unique. 'He's Gone' is done quite well alos, and leads into a wonderful jam that is clearly the highlight of this show.. including a 'Gloria' refrain'.. but just let yourself be carried by Garcia's shaping of the musical atmosphere here.. Listen to how worked up Bobby gets in the (first ever) CC Rider..
The rest of the set is more standard, but still a pleasure to hear, including a very fine 'Black Peter'. 

 
Grateful Dead
Stanley Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA 12/1/79 - Saturday

Two

China Cat Sunflower [5:21] >
I Know You Rider [7:18] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:37] ;
He's Gone (1) [23:33] >
C C Rider [6:58] >
Space [6:#52] >
Drums [10:26] >
Not Fade Away [8:51] >
Black Peter [11:14] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:21]
Encore    
One More Saturday Night [4:51]
Comments     (1) includes a Gloria Jam

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121319.mp3

Best of luck to you today!
Thank you to my kind friends whose support keeps the Deadpod alive. 

Dead Show/podcast for 12/6/19

Here's a show that I attended and found to be quite magical at the time.. it is from December 1st, 1979 at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh PA. A beautiful, small venue, the energy on this night was unmatched and I'm sure it comes through on this nice recording.
The show starts with a smoking 'Jack Straw', which Jerry then takes into a long and beautiful 'Sugaree'. After this we know we're in for an evening of great jamming, and the boys don't let us down. 'Uncle>Big River', is even full of life, and 'Loser' always a favorite of mine, is perfect.
Brent, still new on keyboards, sings a nice 'Easy to Love You'. Bobby's slide work in the 'Minglewood' that follows, could be better but a great 'Althea' saves the day and the band ends this first set with a wonderful 'Music Never Stopped'.. We'll hear set 2 next week...

Grateful Dead
Stanley Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA
12/1/79 - Saturday
One    
Jack Straw [5:36] >
Sugaree [16:52] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:53] >
Big River [6:18] ;
Loser [7:21] ;
Easy To Love You [3:43] ;
New Minglewood Blues [7:21] ;
Althea [11:33] ;
The Music Never Stopped [8:44]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120619.mp3

Peace, health and happiness to all of you during this season.

thank you.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/28/19

Happy Thanksgiving!

As always we present an acoustic performance from the Dead for your Thanksgiving listening and relaxing pleasure. This one is from June 4, 1970 at the Fillmore West in San Francisco California. A fine recording, with a minimum of flaws, I hope you enjoy this as I wish for you a peaceful and happy holiday.

Grateful Dead
Fillmore West
San Francisco, CA 6/4/70 - Thursday    

Acoustic
   
Monkey & The Engineer (NOT on this recording)
Deep Elem Blues 
Candyman 
Silver Threads And Golden Needle 
Friend Of The Devil 
Black Peter 
Cumberland Blues 
Wake Up Little Susie 
Swing Low Sweet Chariot 
Uncle John's Band

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112819.mp3


This is a time to thank all of you for the allowing me the privilege of sharing this music with you each week.
Thanks for listening and your support.
May blessings of peace and health be showered on you and yours this coming year.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/19

Hey Now! Here's a great second set for your pre-Thanksgiving preparations.. from 11/2/84 at the Berkeley Community Theater, this was probably the highlight of the run, as the band turns in a solid performance highlighted by some great Garcia licks, some amazing Phil sounds and some excellent work from Bobby and Brent.
The 'Help>Slip>Frank' is as always, a great opener, and the band revs it up during the jam in Slipknot! Bobby does a fine 'Sailor>Saint' here, and Brent adds a great deal of depth to Bobby's finale during 'Sailor'. Listen as well to Phil during that Saint for an example of his unmatched abilities. They move into a strong 'Wharf Rat' in the pre-drums slot then break out 'Gimme Some Lovin' for the fist time. They finish the Playin' in the Band they started on 10/28, then finish with strong versions of 'Bertha>Good Lovin'. They return for the last 'Casey Jones' until 1992..

Grateful Dead
Berkeley Community Theater
Berkeley, CA 11/2/84 - Friday
Two    
Help On The Way [3:07]>
Slipknot! [7:30}>
Franklin's Tower [11:43] ;
Lost Sailor [7:00]>
Saint Of Circumstance [6:43] ;
Wharf Rat [11:01]>
Space [0:29]>
Gimme Some Lovin' [5:17]>
Drums>
Space [10:41]>
Playing In the Band Reprise [7:45]>
Bertha [6:37]>
Good Lovin' [7:52]
Encore    
Casey Jones [5:19]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112219.mp3


Be sure and pick us up Thanksgiving morning for a special holiday edition of the Deadpod!

Thanks for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/15/19

This week I chose to bring you an unusual show from November 2, 1984 at the Berkeley Community Theater. This was the 4th show of a 5 show run at this small venue, close to home for the band and their fans and it has an intimate feel to it. The band is quite loose, too loose sometimes (listen to Bobby completely lose the lyrics to El Paso) but also interested in mixing things up as you can see from the setlist. A strong 'Jack Straw' starts things up.  While Jerry's voice is not at its best this night a wonderful 'Peggy O ' follows then the aforesaid 'El Paso', saved as it were by a great Garcia solo. Jerry perhaps sticks it to Bobby a bit with the 'Loser' that follows, but that goes into what is probably the highlight of the set a nice 'Smokestack Lightning>Spoonful' combination. The set ends, quite early, with 'Iko, Iko' with a very unusual opening..
We'll hear a solid set 2 from this show next week..

Grateful Dead
Berkeley Community Theatre
Berkeley, CA
11/2/84 - Friday
   
One
  
Jack Straw [6:29] >
Peggy-O [7:06] ;
El Paso [6:09] ;
Loser [6:55] >
Smokestack Lightnin' [6:16] >
Spoonful [4:23] ;
Iko Iko [8:23]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111519.mp3

My thanks to the kind friends who support the Deadpod!