The Deadpod

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! :)

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..

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.

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!

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 !

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 !

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!

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....

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!

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!!

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.

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 earlier 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
1991-04-01
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"

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
1991-04-01
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!

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 :)

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

As always thanks for your kind support.

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! :)

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

thank you for your kind support

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!

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!!

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!

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....

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!

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!!

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

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!

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!

Happy New Year!

... 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.

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

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...

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!!

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!

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...

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...

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!

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!!

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

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!

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..

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.

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..

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.

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!

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....

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..

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!

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....

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.

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!

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

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 :)

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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..

This week on the Deadpod we continue with the second set from the band's performance at the Greet 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"

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

One

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.

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

Two
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...

This week's Deadpod takes us to sunny California where we will get to hear a nice show from the spring of 1988. This one comes from April 23 at Irvine Meadows.

The boys open with a fine 'Hell In a Bucket' with Weir in full voice. 'Cold Rain and Snow' follows, then we get the first of several fun little interlude before a great version of 'Hey Pockey Way' with Brent doing a fine version.

Since they are in Cali, Jerry breaks out a 'West L.A. Fadeaway'. 'Me & My Uncle>Big River' follows, then an excellent 'To Lay Me Down'. 'Cassidy' into 'Don't Ease' closes set 1.

I have chosen to feature a fine audience recording of this set which really captures the energy of the day.. I hope you agree!

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

One

Hell In A Bucket
Cold Rain & Snow
Hey Pocky Away
West L.A. Fadeaway
Funiculi Funicula Tuning
Beer Barrel Polka Tuning
Me And My Uncle
Big River
To Lay Me Down
Cassidy
Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042624.mp3

"Feel good music in your soul
Makes your body wanna rock 'n' roll"

This week we will hear the second set of the band's performance on April 4, 1993 at the Nassau Coliseum.

A short but tight 'Eyes of the World' opens up the second set, going into 'Samson and Delilah'. One of the highlights of this set follows, a fine version of Phil singing 'Broken Arrow'. Phil does an excellent job with this Robbie Robertson tune here. A nice 'Estimated Prophet leads into a fine Drums and Space, helped by the guest appearance of Boba Olatunji.

A nice but short 'Other One' follows out of Space, leading into a rare 'Attics of My Life' before the boys go into the familiar 'Throwing Stones>Not Fade Away' to end the set.

Jerry does a most excellent version of 'Liberty' as the encore to finish what was quite a good show.

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 4/4/1993 - Sunday

Two

Eyes Of The World >
Samson And Delilah
Broken Arrow
Estimated Prophet >
Drums (1) >
Space (1) >
The Other One >
Attics Of My Life >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

Encore
Liberty

Comments (1) with Boba Olatunji

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041924.mp3

Thank you so much for your kind support.

This week on the Deadpod we have a very nice latter day show from Spring 1993. This comes to us from the Nassau Coliseum on April 4, 1993, and it is a Sunday night show.

Some of the highlights of the first set include a very nice Sugaree (Jerry's voice is a bit frail at times but he carries it off the entire show). 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' is always welcome in my book. Jerry does an excellent version of 'So Many Roads' and the 'Bird Song' after 'Eternity' is a sweet way to wind up the first set.

Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 4/4/1993 - Sunday

One

In The Midnight Hour
Sugaree >
Walkin' Blues
Dire Wolf
When I Paint My Masterpiece
So Many Roads
Eternity >
Bird Song

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041224.mp3

"So many roads, I tell you
New York to San Francisco
So many roads I know
All I want is one to take me home"

We roll into April, and the prelude to the big Solar Eclipse, we get to hear a wonderful second set from the Grateful Dead's performance on Sunday, March 30, 1980 in Passaic New Jersey.

While the setlist might look anything but innovative, the playing on these great classic tunes is anything but pedestrian. The entire pre-drums is full of some wonderful ensemble moments punctuated with some great Garcia solos. In particular, I'm fond of this 'Fire on the Mountain' and 'Eyes of the World' bu Weir's vocals on 'Estimated' are something else as well.

Post-drums, the 'Black Peter' is quite soulful and the encore, 'U.S. Blues' was highlighted by an appearance on stage of John Belushi sticking a cartwheel on stage and grabbing a mic for a 'wave that flag' with the band... fun!

Grateful Dead
Capitol Theatre
Passaic, NJ 3/30/1980 - Sunday

Two

Scarlet Begonias [8:28] >
Fire On The Mountain [9:00]
Estimated Prophet [11:04] >
Eyes Of The World [10:50] >
Space [4:24] >
Drums [6:#00] >
Black Peter [10:34] >
Sugar Magnolia [7:54]

Encore
U.S. Blues [5:38]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040524.mp3

Of course, if you're looking up here in the Midwest Monday afternoon, be sure and wear those special shades ;)

This week's Deadpod features the second show the band played in 1980, this from the Capitol Theater in Passaic New Jersey on March 30, 1980.

Brent is fairly new to the band, and finding his way on some of these tunes.. they open with a relatively new 'Alabama Getaway' which goes into 'Promised Land' for a rockin' start to the evening. 'Cassidy' which follows 'Peggy-O' is a bit rushed, but the 'Loser' that follows is quite good. Brent debuts his 'Far From Me' which still needs some work but shows promise. Another highlight is the 'New Minglewood Blues' where Brent's Hammond B3 sounds especially good. The rest of the set is quite good as well - the 'Althea' is well done and Bobby adds alot of energy to the 'Sailor>Saint' combo to close the set.

Grateful Dead
Capitol Theatre
Passaic, NJ 3/30/1980 - Sunday

One

Alabama Getaway [5:02] >
The Promised Land [4:15]
Peggy-O [6:54]
Cassidy [4:45]
Loser [6:36] >
El Paso [4:26]
Far From Me [4:01]
Tennessee Jed [4:40]
New Minglewood Blues [6:33]
Althea [7:43]
Lost Sailor [6:03] >
Saint Of Circumstance [5:56#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032924.mp3

Hope that you have a happy Easter weekend!

my thanks to Steve for his suggestion of this show.

This week's Deadpod features set 2 from the St. Patrick's Day show on March 17, 1988 at the Henry Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland CA.

I think you'll find this is a fine, high energy set, with some wonderful highlights, which include a roaring 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' out of Space, and a particularly well done 'Dear Mr. Fantasy>Hey Jude' set closer.

The 'Black Muddy River' encore is very soulful as well.

Enjoy

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/17/1988 - Thursday

Two

China Cat Sunflower [5:18] >
I Know You Rider [5:38] >
Estimated Prophet [10:50] >
Eyes Of The World [8:38] >
Drums [5:19] >
Space [5:33] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:14] >
I Need A Miracle [3:20] >
Dear Mr. Fantasy [4:15] >
Hey Jude [2:09]

Encore
Black Muddy River [5:58]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032224.mp3

"When the last rose of summer pricks my finger
And the hot sun chills me to the bone
When I can't hear the song for the singer
And I can't tell my pillow from a stone

I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And sing me a song of my own"

In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day I decided to bring you a St. Patrick's day Dead concert - this one is from March 17, 1988 at Oakland California.

The first set, which we will hear this week, features a nice opening 'Hell In A Bucket' into a fine 'Sugaree'. Another highlight is the first 'Memphis Blues' without Bob Dylan. 'Row Jimmy' and a nice 'Let It Grow' finishes the first set. I'll bring you the second set next week..

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/17/1988 - Thursday

One

Hell In A Bucket [5:57] >
Sugaree [9:42]
New Minglewood Blues [1] [7:12]
Ramble On Rose [6:33]
Stuck Inside of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again [8:23]
Row Jimmy [8:04]
Let It Grow [10:51]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031524.mp3

Have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!

Here is the second set from the band's performance on March 3, 1981 at the beautiful Music Hall in Cleveland Ohio.

They open with 'China Cat', while Garcia flubs the first verse, he makes up for it with a fine transition into Rider. A rockin 'Samson and Delilah' follows and then a long 'He's Gone'. The Drums section is particularly potent here, leading not into a long Space but instead into a 'Sailor>Saint' combo. The 'Black Peter' that follows is very soulful indeed. They close the set with 'Good Lovin' then return for a 'Casey Jones' encore.

Grateful Dead
Cleveland Music Hall
Cleveland, OH 3/3/1981 - Tuesday

Two

China Cat Sunflower [10:56] >
I Know You Rider [5:48] >
Samson And Delilah [7:35]
He's Gone [16:33] >
Drums [12:41] >
Lost Sailor [6:42] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:08] >
Black Peter [10:31] >
Good Lovin' [8:13]

Encore
Casey Jones [5:19]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030824.mp3

"See here how everything lead up to this day
And it's just like any other day that's ever been
Sun going up and then the sun going down"

I think this week's Deadpod brings March in both as a lion and a lamb = this first set from Cleveland on March 3, 1981 has some great rockin' tunes and some sweet ballads to please the most discerning Deadhead.

Don't be put off by the start of 'Feel Like a Stranger' - the audience patch only lasts for a short bit - the rest of this tape is a fine sounding soundboard in which you can hear the interplay between the members most clearly. A sweet 'Peggy O' follows then a fine 'Me & My Uncle' into 'Big River' highlighted by some nice Garcia work. That continues in the 'Bird Song' that follows.. and leads into 'Looks Like Rain' -this one builds to a nice crescendo. The rockin' returns with a great 'Big Railroad Blues' - nice work here by Brent. A long 'Little Red Rooster' follows.. Brent adds some nice B3 work here. The set closing 'Deal' ramps things back up properly..

Grateful Dead
Cleveland Music Hall
Cleveland, OH 3/3/1981 - Tuesday

One

Feel Like A Stranger [8:33]
Peggy-O [7:49]
Me And My Uncle [3:01] >
Big River [5:16]
Bird Song [11:08] >
Looks Like Rain [7:47]
Big Railroad Blues [4:50]
Little Red Rooster [10:06] >
Deal [7:22]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030124.mp3

All the best my friends....

A wonderful set of classic Grateful Dead awaits your listening pleasure on this week's Deadpod as we visit the second set from their performance on February 15, 1973 in Madison Wisconsin.

The opening 'Here Comes Sunshine' foretells a special night as the band warms up with some fine renditions of several favorites leading into the real treat - a special 'Dark Star'. This version features some extra-special Phil Lesh contributions which foretell a lovely 'Eyes of the World'. The band paints a beautiful portrait here which then turns into a sweet soulful 'China Doll'.

Things ramp up from there with versions of 'Promised Land' and 'Sugaree' before a set closing 'Sugar Magnolia. They return for double encore, of which we only have on this tape the fine 'Uncle John's Band'.

Grateful Dead
Dane County Coliseum
Madison, WI 2/15/1973
Two - 1:31:04

Here Comes Sunshine [9:32] ;
El Paso [4:20] ;
You Ain't Woman Enough [3:26] ;
They Love Each Other [4:46] ;
Big River [4:19] ;
Dark Star [19:15] >
Eyes Of The World [19:09] >
China Doll [7:03] ;
The Promised Land [2:58] ;
Sugaree [7:08] ;
Sugar Magnolia [9:08]
Encore - 6:58
Uncle John's Band [6:58] ;
One More Saturday Night (missing)

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022324.mp3

Many thanks for your support of the Deadpod. Be well my friends.

This week the Deadpod goes back 51 years to February 15, 1973 when the Grateful Dead played a massive show in Madison Wisconsin. this first set clocks in at about 100 minute... it starts with a song they debuted about a week earlier 'Loose Lucy'. They are still warming up when they then 'Beat It On Down The Line'. Several favorites follow, but things really get rolling with a fine, up tempo 'Row Jimmy'. The highlights of the set follow, with a wonderful 'China Cat >I Know You Rider' and a jamming 'Playing In The Band'. Bobby really steps it up in the last third of this first set..

Grateful Dead
Dane County Coliseum
Madison, WI 2/15/1973 passes & laminates
One - 1:40:00

Loose Lucy [6:34][0:46]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:27][0:08]%[0:27]
Brown Eyed Women [4:56][0:05]%[0:06]
Mexicali Blues [3:27][0:09]%[0:06]
Tennessee Jed [7:53][0:07]%[0:12]
Looks Like Rain [6:30]
Box Of Rain [4:50]
Row Jimmy [7:49]
Jack Straw [4:45]
China Cat Sunflower [5:58] >
I Know You Rider [5:35]
Me And My Uncle [2:46]
Bertha [5:18]
Playing In The Band [15:36]
Casey Jones [6:41]

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I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod.. thanks for listening and your support..

An unusual second set setlist and an unusual guest highlight this week's Deadpod from February 12, 1989 in Los Angeles.

Following an opening 'Iko, Iko', Bob breaks out 'Monkey and the Engineer' for the final time, although it sounds a bit different than in the past due to Bob's different timing of the verses. 'Alabama Getaway' follows, another unusual second set choice, then again, 'Dire Wolf', if with a bit of a ragged chorus.A nice version of 'Cassidy' follows, then 'Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again' - with Dylan adding some vocals when Bobby 'forgets' in the middle of the song..

An interesting 'Other One' follows post-drums, with a Kodo drummer adding some intensity, but it is a bit shorter than usual.. 'Stella Blue' follows and flows into a set closing 'Foolish Heart'. A nice double encore follows, with Dylan taking the vocals for 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door'..

Grateful Dead
Great Western Forum
Inglewood, CA 2/12/1989 - Sunday

Two

Iko Iko** ;
Monkey And The Engineer** ;
Alabama Getaway** ;
Dire Wolf** ;
Cassidy** ;
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again** ;
Drums >
Space >
The Other One*** >
Stella Blue >
Foolish Heart

Encore
Not Fade Away** ;
Knockin' On Heaven's Door**

* with Spencer Davis ** with Bob Dylan (guitar,vocals on Memphis Blues, Heaven's Door; guitar only on the others) *** with Kodo drummer

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020924.mp3

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This week's Deadpod takes us to L.A., where the Dead are joined by some special guests for a unique performance back on February 12, 1989.

This first set has a nice 'Cold Rain and Snow' opener, followed shortly by 'Hell In A Bucket'. 'Row Jimmy' follows with a nice dreamy tempo. An unusually placed 'Beat It On Down the Line' goes nicely into 'The Promised Land'. After a 'West L.A. Fadeaway', Spence Davis joins the band for a spirited 'How Long Blues' and a nice set-closing 'Gimme Some Lovin'..

Grateful Dead
Great Western Forum
Inglewood, CA 2/12/1989 - Sunday

Set 1:

Cold Rain & Snow
Hell In A Bucket
Row Jimmy
Beat It On Down The Line >
The Promised Land
West L.A. Fadeaway
How Long Blues *
Gimme Some Lovin' *

*w/Spencer Davis

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020224.mp3

hoping for a little Sunshine here ;)

thanks for your kind support !

This week's Deadpod features a historic performance - it occurred on the night the band was 'busted down in New Orleans' - January 30, 1970 at The Warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Also historic as it was the last show that Tom Constantin played in the Dead.. but aside from that this is a fine show and I think you'll enjoy hearing this very good tape..

The tape is missing part of the opening Casey Jones, nevertheless good vibes here and on the following 'Me & My Uncle'.. 'Black Peter' is wonderful.. I also think the 'High Time in this set is absolutely perfect. 'Cumberland Blues' is hot.. hotter than you think that song should be ;) and is there a better song to pull out here than 'Easy Wind'? The 'Cryptical Envelopment>Other One>Cryptical' is hard driving Dead! They do a sweet transition into 'Cosmic Charlie' - sadly this one is cut as well... .

Grateful Dead
The Warehouse New Orleans, LA
1/30/1970 - Friday

One - 1:33:00

Casey Jones [#1:27][0:47]
Me And My Uncle [3:09][0:29]
Black Peter [9:51][0:15]
Hard To Handle [5:26][0:05]%[0:07]
China Cat Sunflower [3:13] >
Jam [2:34] >
I Know You Rider [4:19] >
High Time [6:25][0:15]
Cumberland Blues [6:21][0:04]%[0:03]
Easy Wind [10:13][0:12]%[0:10]
Mama Tried [2:36] >
Good Lovin' [1:49] >
Drums [0:40] >
Good Lovin' [5:26][0:16]
Cryptical Envelopment [2:17] >
Drums [5:22] >
The Other One [9:41] >
Cryptical Envelopment [9:10] >
Cosmic Charlie [0:34#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012624.mp3

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The days are getting brighter!

Here is the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance at the Oakland Coliseum Arena on January 25, 1993.

They start with a nice uptempo 'China Cat Sunflower->I Know Your Rider', which gets things off to a very good start. Sadly that tempo is halted with the following 'Way To Go Home'. They then go into another new tune at the time 'Corrina' which however has the virtue of providing an interesting transition into a 'Playin' In the Band' reprise (they had played Playin' the night before).

Drums and Space are quite good, as was standard in latter day Dead, and lead quite interestingly into a powerful 'All Along the Watchtower'. Jerry brings out August West the 'Wharf Rat' and they then finish the set with a jazzy 'Around and Around'.

Phil does an excellent 'Box of Rain' encore.

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 1/25/1993 - Monday

Two

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider ;
Way To Go Home >
Corrina >
Playing In The Band Reprise >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Wharf Rat >Around And Around

Encore

Box Of Rain

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011924.mp3

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This week's Deadpod features a nice later day show from January 25, 1993 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena.

This one opens with a fine 'Shakedown Street' - always a good omen, and I think the rest of the set is quite nicely played as well. 'The Same Thing' makes an appearance, as does a relatively rare 'Loose Lucy'. One of the highlights has to be a wonderful version of 'Maggie's Farm' - I always enjoyed the band's harmonies on this one. They close this rather short first set (common for this time period) with a nice 'Music Never Stopped'.

Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA 1/25/1993 - Monday

One

Shakedown Street
The Same Thing
Althea
Mama Tried >
Maggie's Farm
Loose Lucy
The Music Never Stopped

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011224.mp3

I hope this finds you and yours safe from the weather, healthy and happy!

thanks as always for your kind support of the Deadpod.

This week's Deadpod returns for the second set of the band's performance at the Oakland Coliseum Arena on December 27th, 1989.

Clarence Clemmons makes a surprise appearance on the opening Iko, Iko and adds a great touch here as the band gets the crowd wound up for what is a fine second set. A spacey 'Playin' In the Band' follows - with some extraterrestrial exploration before going into a lovely 'Crazy Fingers'. 'Uncle John's Band' caps off the pre-drums set. The post-drums is highlighted by a truly wonderful 'Morning Dew'.. there was an issue with Jerry's sound at the end but that really doesn't detract from what is a great version.

The boys then surprise the crowd with a double encore -'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Black Muddy River'..

Grateful Dead
1989-12-27
Oakland Coliseum Arena - Oakland, CA

Two

Iko Iko [7:43]
Playing In The Band [13:11] >
Crazy Fingers [8:22] >
Uncle John's Band [8:40] >
Drums [11:#05] >
Space [8:20] >
The Wheel [5:01] >
I Need A Miracle [3:49] >
Morning Dew [11:41]

Encore
Johnny B. Goode [3:49]
Black Muddy River [5:55]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010524.mp3

I hope your New Year has started out great!

thank you for your kind support.

We're going to closeout our Deadpods for 2023, with this beauty from the New Years Eve run of 1989 .. this one is from December 27, 1989 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena.

This first set has some great rocking going on, as is evident from the opening 'Cold Rain and Snow' and 'Greatest Story Ever Told'. Brent supplies 'Never Trust a Woman' aka 'Good Time Blues'. then we have a fine 'Althea' before a rockin' 'Uncle>Big River'.

The crowd gets it's wish as Phil then sings 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues'. A fine 'Bird Song' follows before a tight 'Promised Land' closes set 1.

Grateful Dead
1989-12-27
Oakland Coliseum Arena - Oakland, CA

Set 1:

Cold Rain & Snow
Greatest Story Ever Told
Never Trust A Woman
Althea
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Bird Song >
The Promised Land

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122923.mp3

Have a safe and happy New Year!

Peace.

This week's Deadpod features the conclusion of the band's performance at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado on December 14, 1990.

This is a fine, professional performance... starts out with a relatively new song, 'Victim or the Crime', then flows into an uptempo 'Foolish Heart', then 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter'..

The He's Gone that follows flows nicely into a particularly interesting Drums and Space.. then into a reprise of the opening night's 'Dark Star'. The boys flow into a rousing version of 'I Need a Miracle' - assisted by the crowd.. 'Wharf Rat' follows before the set closing 'Turn On Your Lovelight'..

A beautiful 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' closes the set and the run...

Grateful Dead
McNichols Arena
Denver, CO 12/14/1990 - Friday

Two

Victim Or The Crime >
Foolish Heart >
Man Smart, Woman Smarter ;
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Dark Star >
I Need A Miracle >
Wharf Rat >
Turn On Your Love Light

Encore
Knockin' On Heaven's Door

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122223.mp3

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays..

From what I think is the last strongest year of the Grateful Dead, this week's Deadpod comes to us from Denver Colorado on December 14, 1990. This was the last show of a three show run at the old McNichols Arena there, and is a fine culmination of what was a very strong run (you can go back in the Deadpod archives to hear the previous two shows).

There is no Bruce Hornsby this evening, and Vince stands out throughout - most of the time in a good way I think. The opening Shakedown is quite nice - long and bouncy.. 'Picasso Moon' - a song withe some of the perhaps silliest lyrics ever - is better here than earlier in the year. The 'Peggy-O' that follows is quite sweet and I actually think the 'Little Red Rooster' here is one of their better versions of this one.

The highlight in this set has to be the fine soulful 'To Lay Me Down' - not played often, but done with great emotion here. The transition into a great version of 'Let It Grow' leaves the audience excited for what is to come in set 2..

Grateful Dead
McNichols Arena
Denver, CO 12/14/1990 - Friday

Tuning
Shakedown Street
Picasso Moon
Peggy-O
Little Red Rooster
Stagger Lee
When I Paint My Masterpiece
To Lay Me Down>
Let It Grow

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121523.mp3

As we near the end of 2023, thank you for your support which keeps the Deadpod rolling...

This week we conclude our presentation of the band's performance at the Warfield in San Francisco back on September 26,1980.

This third set starts with Scarlet>Fire and while it is a worthwhile listen the real fire breaks out on the 'Estimated Prophet' that follows.. some great Garcia/Weir interplay and the entire band is cooking here. The 'Eyes of the World' that follows is a bit fast for my taste, but certainly has some sparkling runs. Drums/Space leads out into a fine 'Not Fade Away' - plenty of Brent adds lots of power here. They lead out quietly into 'Black Peter'... Sugar Mag ends the set and there is a fine 'Brokedown' encore, which Jerry restarts, probably due to his voice being a bit rough by now.. :)

A thoroughly enjoyable set, hope you enjoy it as well..

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA 9/26/1980 - Friday

Three

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
Not Fade Away >
Black Peter >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore

Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120823.mp3

Keep the light on...

Because I didn't want to orphan the rest of this show, and because it is a fine recording and a good show, I'm going to bring you the rest of the performance we started last week from the Warfield Theater in San Francisco on September 26,1980.

This is a fine electric set, with many classic numbers, if not a huge amount of jamming. The opening 'Feel Like a Stranger' features some interesting Brent additions. All of these songs are well played, if a bit safely - I think this was being recorded for what would become 'Dead Set' although none of these were included.

Highlights for me here are the closing Tennesee Jed>Sailor>Saint, although there are no dogs here.

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA 9/26/1980 - Friday\

Two

Feel Like A Stranger
Sugaree
Me And My Uncle >
Big River
Peggy-O
New Minglewood Blues
Candyman
Looks Like Rain
Tennessee Jed >
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120123.mp3

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod!

Happy Thanksgiving!

As always here on the Deadpod, I'm publishing this holiday edition on Thanksgiving day for you to enjoy sometime during your festivities, if you like. As is also the tradition on the Deadpod, this is an acoustic show, and I've managed to find a really beautiful acoustic set for this year, coming to us from September 26, 1980 at the Warfield in San Francisco.

This one starts with the first 'To Lay Me Down' since 10/19/74, and the first 'On the Road Again' since 12/1/66!

These versions are really wonderful, including the very first acoustic 'Cassidy' and a soulful 'China Doll' into 'Ripple'.

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA 9/26/1980 - Friday

Acoustic

To Lay Me Down
On The Road Again
I've Been All Around This World
Dark Hollow
Rosalie McFall
Bird Song
Cassidy
China Doll >
Ripple

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112323.mp3

Let me take this chance to tell you how thankful I am for the chance to bring you this music each week. Thank you for your support, your kind words, suggestions and encouragement.

May this find you with loads to be thankful for, surrounded by those you love.

This week the Deadpod travels to the East Coast for a show that took place around 2 months after last week's show.

This is the early show from the Fillmore East in NYC on January 2, 1970. This is quite a nice tape, don't let the few seconds at the beginning fool you.

The 'Mason's Children' opener is a good representation of this somewhat odd song. 'Black Peter' is quite extended, much more than usual for this song. 'Hard to Handle' is explosive as usual. The boys really hit their stride here with the 'Cryptical Envelopment>Drums>Other One'. I quite enjoy the 'Cosmic Charlie' that follows but that's a tune I thought they never played often enough :)

I hope you enjoy it..

Grateful Dead
Fillmore East
New York, NY
1/2/1970 - Friday
Early - 59:51:00

Intro (1) [1:05] >
Mason's Children [6:09][1:34]
Casey Jones [4:17][0:12]
Black Peter [10:41][1:18]
Mama Tried [2:32] >
Hard To Handle [4:43][0:15]
Cumberland Blues [5:33][0:16]
Cryptical Envelopment [1:57] >
Drums [3:53] >
The Other One [10:34] >
Cryptical Envelopment [2:04] >
Cosmic Charlie [6:46#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111723.mp3

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This week's Deadpod contains part two of the band's performance at the Fillmore in San Francisco on November 7, 1969.

Hyper-energetic, this one contains loads of frantic jamming and amazing soaring guitar work by Garcia and Lesh. After a fairly short China>Rider, they go into a deep exploration with 'Dark Star' which goes into an unusual 'Uncle John's Jam', then back out with Lesh leading the charge into 'The Other One'. The highlight, for me, is the wonderful closing number, Pigpen in all his glory on a great 'Lovelight' rap.

Grateful Dead
Fillmore Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 11/7/1969 - Friday

Part Two

China Cat Sunflower [2:56] >
Jam [2:30] >
I Know You Rider [3:21] >
Dark Star [18:33] >
Uncle John's Jam [1:45#] >
Dark Star [#5:47] >
Cryptical Envelopment [1:46] >
Drums [4:56] >
The Other One [9:54] >
Turn On Your Love Light [17:22#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111023.mp3

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and.. Leave It On! :)

For this week's Deadpod we go back to 1969 for a show at the Fillmore in San Francisco that took place on November 7, 1969.

I'm going to play this music in two parts, although it is unclear whether there were really one set or two.. part one opens with a powerful 'Morning Dew' - Jerry really brings it at the end of this one!

Pigpen follows with a classic 'Hard To Handle' - so great to listen to the Pig bring it on this one! 'Casey Jones' follows then a couple of Bobby's ditty's 'Mama Tried' and 'Me & My Uncle' - they all sound great on this early soundboard! There follows some general hilarity with someone in the audience playing the 'Star Spangled Banner' on a flute and several short tunings.. following a nice 'Cold Rain and Snow' we are treated to dual harmonies from Garcia and Pigpen on 'Next Time You See Me'. They slow it down a bit on a soulful 'High Time' before we close this first part with some classic Pigpen on 'Good Lovin'.

Grateful Dead
Fillmore Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 11/7/1969 - Friday

Part One

Morning Dew
Hard To Handle
Casey Jones
Mama Tried
Me & My Uncle
Tuning (Multiple Ditties)
Cold Rain & Snow
Next Time You See Me
High Time
Good Lovin'

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110323.mp3

"Tomorrow come trouble, tomorrow come pain,
Now don't think too hard Baby, 'cause I know what I'm saying."

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta Georgia on October 29, 1985.

They come out strong with a fine version of 'Mississippi Half-Step' into 'Franklin's Tower' - lots of energy and interplay here, and the first Franklin's not out of Slipknot since '83. . This then goes into a very good 'Sailor>Saint' .. one of the last five times they would ever play this combo, ever. A lovely 'Crazy Fingers' follows, although Jer gets lost in the lyrics, its a lovely transition into Drums..

'The Wheel' comes out of Space in a swirl of sound, and Phil is bombing on 'The Other One' that follows.. after 'Wharf Rat' they close the set with 'Johnny B. Goode' which hadn't had this slot since December 81..

Grateful Dead
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA 10/29/1985 - Tuesday

Two

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo >
Franklin's Tower >
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance
Crazy Fingers >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Johnny B. Goode

Encore
Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102723.mp3

Have a safe and happy Halloween!!

thank you for your support!

This week's Deadpod takes us to the Fabulous Fox theater in Atlana Georgia for the boy's performance on October 29, 1985.

We have an energetic first set, out of the gate with a fine 'Feel Like a Stranger', the 'Friend of the Devil' that follows is very good, Jerry is in excellent voice for this period, much better than many nights during '85. I love how Brent sounds here, personally. I quite enjoyed all of these renditions, and while this is a short first set (some say caused by technical difficulties) it is still a nice set to enjoy on a crisp Autumn afternoon.. I hope you enjoy it.

Grateful Dead
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA 10/29/1985 - Tuesday

One

Feel Like A Stranger
Friend Of The Devil
New Minglewood Blues
Bird Song
Hell In A Bucket
Deal

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102023.mp3

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It's Friday the 13th, but I hope you'll feel lucky to listen to this fine second set from October 18, 1978.

The second night of the 'From Egypt with Love' run at Winterland, this set features some very strong Drums and Space, highlighted by a guest appearance from Lee Oskar, giving it a decided Egyptian feel. While Jerry flubs the lyrics to 'Terrapin Station' a fine 'Samson and Delilah' more than makes up for it. The show also has a rare set-ending 'Truckin' which is first rate.

I hope you enjoy it..

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 10/18/1978 - Wednesday

Two

Bertha [7:13] >
Good Lovin' [6:05]
From The Heart Of Me [3:48]
Ship Of Fools [6:36]
Samson And Delilah [8:19]
Terrapin Station [12:06] >
Playing In The Band [10:#49] >
Drums (1) [9:30] >
Space (1) [5:58] >
Wharf Rat [11:#33] >
Truckin' [11:21]

Encore
I Need A Miracle [4:20#]

Comments (1) with Lee Oskar on harmonica, appears at 4:48 into drums.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101323.mp3

Thank you for your support of the Deadpod, which has allowed us to continue to present these shows every week for the last 17 years! Happy Anniversary Deadpod!

This week on the Deadpod I've decided to feature the second night from the historic 'From Egypt With Love' run at the Winterland in October of 1978.

While the opening 'Sugaree' is patched for about the first minute, don't let that dissuade you this one- the sound is crystal clear throughout afterwards, and the band is listening to each other and the result is a dynamic, lovely evening of music.

Donna Jean in particular provides some lovely backing vocals on "Looks Like Rain' and 'Music Never Stopped'. Jerry is on point here with several delicious solos as well.

Grateful Dead
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA 10/18/1978 - Wednesday

One

Sugaree [#13:32]
Me And My Uncle [3:06] >
Big River [5:48]
Peggy-O [7:45]
Looks Like Rain [8:16]
Stagger Lee [6:15]
New Minglewood Blues [5:53]
Candyman [6:52]
The Music Never Stopped [8:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100623.mp3

Thank you for your kind support.

This week we continue with the second set from the first night of the band's historic 9 night run at Madison Square Garden in September 1990.

This set sparkles with some excellent Garcia leads throughout, starting with the Scarlet, but Jerry soars in the transition to Fire and in the solos there. The set includes not only a nice jammed out 'Truckin' but a sweet 'Terrapin Station' all before drums.. Phil brings home 'The Other One' nicely, and the Wharf Rat is righteous..

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday

Two
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Truckin' >
Terrapin Station >
Jam >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore
U.S. Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092923.mp3

"Summertime, done, come and gone, my oh my"..

This week I've decided to feature the first show of the historic 9-show run at Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 14, 1990. This was without Bruce Hornsby, who didn't make his appearance with the band until the following night; nevertheless this is a fine show, with the band displaying lots of energy and enthusiasm as they return to the Garden for this nice long run of shows.

Each of these selections are quite well played. The opening 'Stranger' displays how well they are listening to each other. I'm quite partial to the 'New Minglewood Blues' a tune that I usually categorize as a throw-away, which is really rockin' here. 'Ranble on Rose' features some interesting Jerry midi work with a trumpet solo. I love how this soundboard recording allows us to hear the enthusiastic fan response, for example on 'Black Throated Wind'..

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday
One

Feel Like A Stranger
Sugaree
New Minglewood Blues
Ramble On Rose
Black Throated Wind
Jack-A-Roe
Cassidy >
Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092223.mp3

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A massive second set of classic Grateful Dead for your listening pleasure this week on the Deadpod. We present the second set from September 9, 1972 at the Hollywood Palladium.

There is a whole lot of beautiful music here, starting with a fine China>Rider with a great transition. The 'Friend of the Devil' is nicely done, and its nice to hear the faster original tempo. I also welcome hearing the fine contribution here and thorughout from Keith whose keyboards meld so well.

The first of many melting moments happens in the fine 'He's Gone' into 'Truckin' transition. while there is a cut here this is an wonderful version. What is completely off the hook though is 'The Other One'. This is about a 34 minute excursion into the far reaches of space, with Lesh and Garcia leading the way to previously unknown plateaus. I think you'll love this.. and it goes into a very sweet 'Stella Blue'.

Be sure and check out the announcements after the 'Stars and Stripes Forever' for a good laugh...

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA
9/9/1972 - Saturday

Two

China Cat Sunflower [7:57] >
I Know You Rider [5:23]
Friend Of The Devil [3:58]
Jack Straw [4:41]
He's Gone [11:18] >
Truckin' [14:#17] >
Drums [2:#43] >
The Other One [35:06]
Stella Blue [6:28#]
El Paso [4:40]
Casey Jones [6:40]
Sugar Magnolia [8:09]

Encore
One More Saturday Night

Stars and Strips Forever

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The Fall of 1972 was an interesting transitional period for the Grateful Dead. They began to explore longer shows with more exploratory jamming. This week's Deadpod, from September 9th of that year, showcases some of these changes. In this week's first set, we have plenty of classic songs, as well as some intense jamming. Some of the highlights for me include the sweet 'Sugaree', 'Bird Song' and Keith's transitions in 'Black Throated Wind'. Of course I have to mention the almost 19 minute long 'Playin In the Band' - long a vehicle for exploration during this period. As you'll see next week, it was not alone in this show.

Grateful Dead
Hollywood Palladium
Hollywood, CA
9/9/1972 - Saturday

One

The Promised Land [3:02]
Sugaree [7:04]
Me And My Uncle [3:02]
Bird Song [11:24]
Black Throated Wind [6:32]
Tennessee Jed [7:26]
Mexicali Blues [3:30]
Deal [4:42]
Playing In The Band [18:25]
Loser [6:44]
Johnny B. Goode [4:01]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

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'The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in
With its words of a life where nothing is new
Ah, Mother American Night, I'm lost from the light
Oh, I'm drowning in you'

We continue this week with the second set form the band's performance at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View CA. on August 25, 1993.

This is a fine setlist - highlighted by some outstanding work by Garcia especially during the transitions between songs. A Scarlet>Fire opens things up and Jerry gives us some remarkable work during the transition and in the opening solo of Fire. 'Estimated Prophet' begins a nice long stretch of music highlighted by a 'Terrapin Station' and a sweet jam out of Terrapin into Drums and Space.

'All Along the Watchtower' grows out of Space and the post-drums highlight for me is 'Attics of My Life', although there is a bit of static here and there..

A fun 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', is the encore this night sending folks home with a smile.

Grateful Dead
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mountain View, CA
8/25/1993 - Wednesday

Two

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Attics Of My Life >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

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Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

I've had some requests for later day concerts, so here is a good one that is only 30 years old ;)

This was the first night of a three day run at Shoreline, and the band sounds as though they are happy to be there and playing well together! This is a fine recording as well, with only a few minor glitches. The first set has plenty of energy throughout, and while it is marred, in my opinion only with the inclusion of 'Easy Answers' the fabulous 'So Many Roads' more than makes up for it. They close with a smoking 'Promised Land' as well.

Grateful Dead
Shoreline Amphitheater
Mountain View, CA
8/25/1993 - Wednesday

One

Touch Of Grey
Greatest Story Ever Told
Peggy-O
The Same Thing
Friend Of The Devil
Easy Answers
So Many Roads
The Promised Land

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"all the years combine, they melt into a dream'..

We continue this week with the concluding set from the band's performance on July 25, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois.

Things start out with a standalone 'Scarlet Begonias', including some very nice guitar work from Jerry, then they go into a really rockin' 'Big River. A sweet Roses follows with Jerry in good voice. Following 'Jack Straw' they go into one of the few '74 Dark Stars - this one quite cosmic - that goes deep into space land. Towards the end you can hear the 'Slipknot' theme, before they break into a sweet 'Stella Blue'.

A rockin' 'Johnny B. Goode' comes out of Stella, which leads into 'Uncle John's Band'. While not really a jamming song, this one has some very nice riffs and leads into 'US Blues'. While the show took place on Thursday, they close the set with 'One More Saturday Night'.

'Ship of Fools' is an unusual encore choice, but ends a very interesting evening of music.

Grateful Dead
International Amphitheater
Chicago, IL 7/25/1974 - Thursday

Three

Scarlet Begonias
Big River
It Must Have Been The Roses
Jack Straw
Dark Star >
Jam >
Stella Blue
Johnny B. Goode
Uncle John's Band >
U.S. Blues
One More Saturday Night

Encore
Ship Of Fools

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Keep on Truckin'.

Another great show from the summer of 1974 is up on the Deadpod this week, this one from July 25 in Chicago. This first set features 13 (!) songs - and sadly the opening 'Me & My Uncle' doesn't exist in listenable format! This set is typical tight, jazzy Dead of the period. Some of the highlights for me are Keith on 'Brown Eyed Women', a wonderful 'Row Jimmy', and the roaring 'Let It Grow'.

I'll play set 2 next week...

Grateful Dead
International Amphitheater
Chicago, IL 7/25/1974 - Thursday

One

Me And My Uncle
Loose Lucy
Black Throated Wind
Loser
Beat It On Down The Line
Sugaree
Mexicali Blues
Brown Eyed Women
El Paso
Row Jimmy
Weather Report Suite Prelude >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 >
Let It Grow >
Around And Around

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Thanks to Steve for the request!

A torrential rain accompanied the opening 'Box of Rain' on this second set of the band's performance in Washington DC on July 12, 1990. While the rain doesn't dampen spirits, they do go into a 'Victim or the Crime'. Luckily they follow that with the meat of this second set, a great 'Foolish Heart' into 'Dark Star' and Drums and Space into 'All Along the Watchtower'. In one of his last great performances we are treated to a wonderful 'Dear Mr. Fantasy'>'Hey Jude' combination, and then a rocking 'Touch of Grey' to close the set. The boys return with a fine version of 'The Weight' to send everyone home feeling fine.

Grateful Dead
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Washington, DC
7/12/1990 - Thursday

Two

Box Of Rain >
Victim Or The Crime >
Foolish Heart >
Dark Star >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Dear Mr. Fantasy >
Hey Jude >
Touch Of Grey

Encore
The Weight

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My understanding is that it was raining hard most of this show but that did not stop the band, and Phil in particular, from smoking up the place with a great show. A nice 'Good Times' opens things up, but the band really gets going on a strong 'Bertha'. Brett shines as always on a great 'Just A Little Light' my favorite of his songs. Hard to believe its been 33 years since we lost him :(

Other highlights include a fine 'Stagger Lee' and a great 'Cassidy' - listen to the interplay here between Garcia and Lesh. Jerry really shines on 'Tennesse Jed' and the band puts together a fine 'Music Never Stopped' to head into the break..

Grateful Dead
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Washington, DC
7/12/1990 - Thursday

One

Let The Good Times Roll
Feel Like A Stranger
Bertha
Just A Little Light
Queen Jane Approximately
Stagger Lee
Cassidy
Tennessee Jed >
The Music Never Stopped

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This week the Deadpod continues with the high energy second set from July 9, 1989 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

This is a rockin' second set, starting with a great 'China>Rider' - check out Jerry when he is on that northbound train! The jam out of Truckin' is also quite excellent and the entire post-drums sequence shows some serious rockin'!

Never miss a Sunday show!

Grateful Dead
Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ 7/9/1989 - Sunda
Two China Cat Sunflower [6:04] >
I Know You Rider [6:21] ;
Samson And Delilah [7:20] ;
Built To Last [5:20] ;
Truckin' [7:54] >
Jam [2:57] >
Drums [7:26] >
Space [10:#26] >
Gimme Some Lovin' [5:09] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:35] >
Throwing Stones [10:12] >
Not Fade Away [9:56] Encore Brokedown Palace [5:21]
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Enjoy.

This week's Deadpod came from a request from Tyler, a friend of the pod, who wanted to hear this classic summer stadium show from 1989. This is from Giants Stadium on July 9, 1989. The band is fired up and ready to satisfy what I'm sure was a loud and raucous crowd, opening with the classic 'Shakedown Street' and then an uptempo 'Jack Straw'. Things slow down a bit with 'West L.A. Fadeaway' then take a darker turn with the relatively new 'Victim or the Crime'. 'Brown-Eyed Women' and 'Queen Jane' straighten things back up, and they close this first set with a sweet 'Bird Song'.

Grateful Dead
Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ 7/9/1989 - Sunday

One

Shakedown Street [13:01]
Jack Straw [5:39]
West L.A. Fadeaway [7:31]
Victim Or The Crime [7:12]
Brown Eyed Women [5:24]
Queen Jane Approximately [5:45]
Bird Song [11:17]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071423.mp3

Stay cool! and many thanks for your kind supporrt!!

This week we'll conclude our excursion into the final Dead & Company tour with the second set from their performance at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 15, 2023.

This is a fine set the tone set by a fine opening 'Fire on the Mountain'. The 'Estimated' into 'Eyes of the World' is perhaps the highlight of the set with some particularly fine phrasing throughout. I've heard others say that one of the things they'd miss the most if they do stop touring is hearing 'Drums and Space' live... The closing 'Not Fade Away' and an acoustic 'Ripple' encore is quite heartwarming as well.

Dead & Company
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA, Thursday 6/15/2023

Set 2:
Fire on the Mountain
New Speedway Boogie
Estimated Prophet>
Eyes of the World>
Drums>
Space>
Cumberland Blues>
Standing on the Moon>
Not Fade Away
Encore:
Ripple

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This week is a first for the Deadpod as I've decided to bring you a fine audience recording of one of the recent Dead & Company Final Tour shows. This is from Philadelphia on June 15, 2023.

I think this tour has to rank among one of, if not the best, run that Dead & Co. has performed, and since they do not plan to tour after this I felt it worthwhile to try and document at least one of these fine performances. I'm not claiming this is the finest show on the tour - I haven't had the chance to hear all the shows, but it is a very fine recording thanks to Jeff Travitz who recorded the show. I do hope you enjoy it.

I'll play set 2 next week.

Dead & Company
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA, Thursday 6/15/2023

Set 1:
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
(King Radio cover) (tour debut)
Shakedown Street
(Grateful Dead cover) (>)
Cold Rain and Snow
(Obray Ramsey cover)
Jack Straw
(Grateful Dead cover)
Brown-Eyed Women
(Grateful Dead cover)
Dark Star
(Grateful Dead cover) (verse 1) (>)
El Paso
(Marty Robbins cover) (Weir on acoustic) (tour debut)
Don't Ease Me In
(Henry Thomas cover)

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Have a very Happy and Safe 4th of July!

This week we feature the second set from the performance on June 22, 1976 near Philadelphia PA.

Again, an unusual opener, with a jazzy 'Playin' going into an intense 'Space Jam' - this one featuring the 'Happiness is Drumming' themes that later developed into 'Fire on the Mountain'. 'The Wheel' follows, with its own spacy elements, including some great Phil riffs, before going back into the 'Playin' reprise. The 'Samson' is strong, and the 'Eyes' pretty speedy for this period. The remainder of the show features some nice rocking - 'Dancin', 'Around and Around' and a great 'Goin' Down the Road' into 'Saturday Night'..

Grateful Dead
Tower Theatre
Upper Darby, PA 6/22/1976 - Tuesday

Two

Playing In The Band [8:55] (2) >
Space Jam [14:07] >
Drums [2:30] (3) >
The Wheel [5:16] (4) >
Playing In The Band Reprise [2:58] (5)
[2:00]
Samson And Delilah [6:51] (6) %
Eyes Of The World [12:26] >
Dancing In The Street [12:07]
Around And Around [6:58] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:15] >
One More Saturday Night [4:37]

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Let's cherish Summer!

This week the Deadpod returns to 1976, for a sweet show that took place at the Tower Theater near Philadelphia PA on June 22.

A great first set starts out with an unusual 'U.S. Blues' opener, then continues to surprise with a nice 'Music Never Stopped', then an excellent 'Crazy Fingers' into a sweet, soulful 'Comes A Time'. A rocking 'Big River' gets the train rolling with 'Tennessee Jed' following. Weir does a soulful 'Looks Like Rain' and Jerry stays in the romantic mood with 'They Love Each Other' Following 'Cassidy' another unusual first set choice, 'Ship of Fools' follows. They close this first set with 'The Promised Land.

Grateful Dead
Tower Theatre
Upper Darby, PA 6/22/1976 - Tuesday

One

U.S. Blues
The Music Never Stopped
Crazy Fingers [12:33] (1) >
Comes A Time [7:14]
Big River
Tennessee Jed
Looks Like Rain
They Love Each Other
Cassidy
Ship Of Fools
The Promised Land

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'Keep on rolling, just a mile to go... '

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This week we return to Deer Creek for the second set of the band's performance on June 9, 1991.

This second set opens with a scorching Scarlet>Fire.. the boys put it together here, with Jerry adding some nice flute-like touches and Hornsby pulling out the squeezebox during Fire.. one of the best of the year for sure. 'Truckin' follows, with an excellent closing jam into 'New Speedway Boogie' which had recently come out of retirement. Out of Space there is an excellent 'I Need A Miracle' which goes into a wonderful 'Standing on the Moon'. Jerry is wailing on the closing 'I'd rather be with you! ' and is obviously enjoying himself. The band puts it together for a rousing 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set. 'The Weight' slows things down as they say good bye to Indiana for another year...

Grateful Dead
Deer Creek Music Center
Noblesville, IN 6/7/1991 - Friday

Two

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain ;
Truckin' >
New Speedway Boogie >
Drums >
Space >
I Need A Miracle >
Standing On The Moon >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore
The Weight

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Summer is here, and it's time for a classic Summer show, this one from the Summer tour of 1991, a very good tour in my opinion.

This week I decided to share the first set of the show from June 7, 1991 at Deer Creek Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, a favorite stop on the latter day tour trail.

This set starts with a fine 'Half-Step', Jerry has a wonderful closing jam on this one. The Rooster that follows shows Vince doing some sampling on the Hammond organ. 'Stagger Lee', while far from my favorite Dead tune, is done with justice here. They really smoke 'Maggie's Farm', and I'm always appreciative of a good 'Loser' You'll hear Hornsby throughout this performance as some have complained he is too aggressive here, while I am still appreciative of what he brought to the sound.

Grateful Dead
Deer Creek Music Center
Noblesville, IN 6/7/1991 - Friday

One

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Little Red Rooster
Stagger Lee
Me And My Uncle >
Maggie's Farm
Loser
The Music Never Stopped
Don't Ease Me In

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060223.mp3

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For your Memorial Day weekend we have the second set of the band's performance on May 25, 1974 at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

After a rocking 'Promised Land' opener, and 'Ship of Fools' we are treated to a wonderful 'Big River' - Keith's piano work here is outstanding. The meat of this set however comes in the wonderful 'Truckin' that really showcases why this was a vehicle for some most excellent deep space explorations. Phil rattles some bones here, especially in the transition to 'Let It Grow'. Jerry has some great solos here in the 'Let It Grow' which slides perfectly into 'Wharf Rat'. An almost perfect 'Sugar Magnolia' follows, then leads into the 'GDTRFB' and, the obligatory, 'One More Saturday Night'.

Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA 5/25/1974 - Saturday

Two

The Promised Land [3:13]
Ship Of Fools [5:35]
Big River [4:54]
Tennessee Jed [7:57]
Truckin' [18:05] >
Jam >
Space >
Let It Grow [9:24] >
Wharf Rat [9:54]
Sugar Magnolia [8:34] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:11] >
One More Saturday Night [4:30]
Encore Casey Jones [6:30]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052623.mp3

Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend, and give thanks to those who sacrificed for us all.