The Deadpod

This week we will listen to the second set from the Dead's performance that took place on April 15th, 1983 in Rochester NY. This is a very long, sometimes meandering set, that clocks in at over one hour and 47 minutes. Despite its length, it seems a bit void of Garcia vocals. The set starts out well enough with a Feel Like A Stranger and Samson and Delilah to get the crowd moving. Brent follows with 'Maybe You Know' a tune I always enjoyed until he stopped performing it in '86. After that we get a very soulful 'He's Gone' which leads into one of only three performances of a little ditty that has been called 'Bob Star' or 'Little Star' .. this leads into a long and quite space drums and space. Five songs follow post space, all pretty well played and ending with a 'Johnny B Goode'. Jerry comes out for the encore with a 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' which was done quite often in that slot during this period. War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, NY (4/15/83) set 2 Feel Like a Stranger Samson and Delilah Ship of Fools Maybe You Know How I Feel He's Gone drums Throwin' Stones Not Fade Away Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad Around and Around Johnny B. Goode Baby Blue

This week's Deadpod has been on my request list for quite awhile, and in reviewing that list I decided it was time to pull it out. This show comes to us from April 15th, 1983 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester NY. There seems to be lots of good memories of this show, and while I don't think it was their strongest outing of the year, it is an enjoyable and generally wellplayed performance I think you'll enjoy. A Shakedown opener is always a great way to start out a show and we're treated to a good one here. Brent's keyboards add a nice, uptempo feeling here and Jerry does a great job with his leads and vocals - listen for how he changes the words at one point. 'My Brother Esau' follows in the second slot - a strange position for this number, I think, and frankly I think it takes the band a bit to work into the emotional feel of this number, following Shakedown. I enjoy this number, but to my ears there's a bit of dissonance here. A nice Brown-Eyed Women follows, but it is marred by microphone problems which steal from us Jerry's first couple verses. Little Red Rooster has the additional Brent verses that often popped up during this period. Dire Wolf follows, a personal favorite, then Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication, followed by a nice set ending Deal. We'll hear set 2 next week, War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, NY (4/15/83) Shakedown Street My Brother Esau Brown Eyed Women Little Red Rooster Dire Wolf Lazy Lightnin' Supplication Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040315.mp3 Thanks for picking this up and for your kind support! You're the best!

While I wouldn't say this second set was overshadowed by the first, it is one of the rare second sets that is shorter than its first set..the band however does not let up on the jamming as this second set is a true pleasure to relive. They come out of the box hot and fast with an excellent Eyes of the World, played in the uptempo fashion.. despite the furious pace there are plenty of beautiful Garcia licks sure to get you moving. Eyes then moves into an unusual but interesting short space that leads into the fabulously funky 'Dancin' In the Streets'.. again here, Garcia and Lesh in particulary provide plenty of interesting leads and take their time exploring the beat. They transition nicely into the unmistakable entrance to 'Wharf Rat'. In contrast to the frenzied pace of Eyes, this Wharf Rat is quite languid, building the drama in the music along with the tragic story - always one of my favorites.. . the transition into Franklin's Tower is a bit abrupt but the standalong Franklin's is a rare treat. Garcia here is really playing his guitar like ringing a bell.. :) As with every song in this set they take their time and develop the melody - in this case almost 14 minutes of delightful playing. The close with a rockin', delightful, Sugar Magnolia... Then they return with, surprise (since it is Saturday - 'One More Saturday Night', but indicating I think how much fun they had, a double encore of a nice 'Uncle John's Band'.. man I can only imagine how happy the fans went home after this one! Grateful Dead Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/19/77) set 2 Eyes of the World Dancin' in the Streets Wharf Rat Franklin's Tower Sugar Magnolia encores: One More Saturday Night Uncle John's Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032715.mp3 Finally my thanks to those of you who so kindly donated to support the Deadpod - thank you so much - you are the best !

This week's Deadpod features a quite wonderful show from 1977. This show took place back on March 19th 1977 at Winterland in San Francisco. Perhaps overlooked a bit because of the band's iconic performances in May of that year, this show features a huge first set (both in terms of length as well as power of performance). The band plays a number of great classic first set songs, and plays them all very well, before breaking into a the second part of this set which is almost a second set itself - Estimated, Terrapin and then a 30 minute trifecta of Playin->Samson->Playin that features some truly spectacular exploration from Garcia. Do yourself a favor and spend some time with this set.. Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/19/77) Bertha Mama Tried Loser Big River They Love Each Other Looks Like Rain Tennessee Jed Estimated Prophet Terrapin Station-> Playin' in the Band-> Samson and Delilah-> Playin' in the Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032015.mp3 Donations to the Deadpod keep us afloat.. frankly they have been really scarce lately.. so anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! thanks for listening and spread the love :)

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Band's performance on March 18th, 1971 at the Fox Theater in St. Louis Missouri. This is clearly a great performance from a great year. Starting with the Other One the band really delivers a great performance. Jerry does a great version of Wharf Rat here and the band displays how it can turn on a dime with Billy as the solo drummer in the transitions, especially from Greatest Story into Johnny B. Goode. The highlight of this set might have to be Pigpen on the Caution - this is a great version.. Grateful Dead Fox Theatre St. Louis, MO 3/18/71 - Thursday Set 2 Truckin' [#6:41] > The Other One [0:17] > Drums [5:53] > The Other One [12:#05] > Wharf Rat [11:50] ; Sugar Magnolia [6:13] ; Greatest Story Ever Told > Johnny B. Goode (1) [6:09] ; Not Fade Away [6:27] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [3:#14] > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) [15:02] > Feedback [1:36] ; Uncle John's Band [6:37] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031315.mp3 I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod...and want to thank those of you who have supported us. We could always use some support so I hope that you might consider making a donation if you can... thanks............

Spring is supposed to be springing .. soon... so I plan to hurry it along with this beauty from 1971 which should generate a little heat... This comes to you from the City of Blues, St. Louis back on March 18th, 1971 (there has been some dustups over that date... some say the 17th.. I have no dog in this fight).. As with most artifacts from that year this one should please all but the Touchiest of Heads.. :) There are plenty of standards here in set 1 and best of all plenty of PIGPEN ;) Check out the fabulous version of Me & Bobby McGee, China-Rider and *the Rub* :) set 2 should provide some mindmelting jams next week... Grateful Dead Fox Theatre St. Louis, MO 3/18/71 - Thursday One Casey Jones ; Me And My Uncle ; Big Boss Man ; Bertha ; Me And Bobby McGee ; Loser ; China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider ; The Rub ; Playing In The Band ; Cumberland Blues You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030615.mp3 My thanks to everyone whose contributions have kept us publishing the Deadpod! The Deadpod could always use your support. I hope you will consider a donation. Thank you my friends.

This week's Deadpod comes from exactly 25 years ago, the Mardi Gras show that occurred on February 27th, 1990 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. We'll hear the second set this week, which starts off with a long drums that allowed the Mardi Gras parade to wind its way all around the arena. The band goes into an appropriately themed Iko, Iko and Man Smart, Woman Smarter before settling into their more standard second set. A nicely done Standing on the Moon leads into Truckin' and Spoonful pre-drums. Afterwards a strong Other One, leads into a very well done Morning Dew. The boys wrap up the set with a Not Fade Away into Throwing Stones but return for a short, but sweet, We Bid You Goodnight. Grateful DeadOakland Arena (2/27/90) set 2 Iko Iko Man Smart/Woman Smarter Standing on the Moon Truckin' Spoonful drums The Other One Morning Dew Throwin' Stones Not Fade Away We Bid You Goodnight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022715.mp3 As we bid adieu to February I hope those March winds will blow all our troubles away.... My thanks for your support. I couldn't do the Deadpod without it! Best wishes to everyone hoping for Chicago Tickets!

Laissez les bon temps roulez! Yes this week (and next) I decided we should celebrate Mardi Gras with a wonderful Mardi Gras show from back in the spring of 1990. This show from the Oakland Arean,has a very laid back vibe that builds and becomes more and more psychedelic and interesting as the show went on. I really liked the jam in Sugaree and the Bird Song that ends this first set is excellent. I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod - Fat Tuesday may be over but we can still roll it! Grateful Dead Oakland Arena (2/27/90) set 1 Let the Good Times Roll Feel Like a Stranger Sugaree Victim or the Crime Mississippi Half-Step Masterpiece Bird Song You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022015.mp3 Thank you for your support of the Deadpod. I deeply appreciate it and hope you keep enjoying the shows!

Yowza! When a tape such as the one we're going to hear this week sees the light of day I simply can't contain my enthusiasm.This tape comes from June 5th, 1970 - Fillmore West San Francisco California.. that's right 1970.. one of the greatest watershed years in the band's history and one that has always been sadly underrepresented in terms of recordings.. Furthurmore the provenance of this tape traces back to Bear who recorded it on a Sony 770 reel to reel deck. We have both an acoustic and electric set.. and I can't possible not play the entire set for you this week. Naturally there are various tape dropouts and cuts, reel flips, etc... a small price to pay for this fabulous treasure, in my opinion. This is a real beauty my friends.. I hope you savor it as much as I have! Grateful Dead Fillmore West, San Francisco CA June 5, 1970 Friday Acoustic Set: Missing:Dire Wolf I Know You Rider Silver Threads And Golden Needles Friend Of The Devil Me And My Uncle Black Peter /New Speedway/Boogie* Electric Set: /Cold Rain And Snow* Easy/Wind* Mama Tried Cryptical-Drums-Other One-Cryptical Reprise/* /Attics Of My Life* Hard To Handle It's A Man's World Uncle John's Band /Saint Stephen* Casey Jones *denotes cuts or abrupt reel stops & start PA hum thru-out the show You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021315.mp3 I thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod - I really appreciate it!

This week's Deadpod features a darn good second set from November 2nd, 1977 when the boys played at Seneca College in Toronto Canada. This set features a kind of slow build up to a real apex of jamming and finishes off strong as well. This second set has a somewhat unusual order.. it starts with a nice Sampson and Delilah goes into a rather slower Ship of Fools. Then we get an uptempo Good Lovin' followed by Donna's 'Sunrise'.. then we get one of the highlights of the show, a killer Scarlet->Fire.. that goes into Estimate Prophet. As Estimated closes we hear Jerry bring out 'St. Stephen' much to the delight of the crowd. the Truckin' that follows is wonderfully done. They follow the rockin' Around and Around with a rare Terrapin Station encore which is quite well done. A really nice way to pass some time in the dead of Winter... Field House (Seneca College), Toronto, Canada (11/2/77) set 2 Samson and Delilah Ship of Fools Good Lovin' Sunrise Scarlet Begonias Fire on the Mountain Estimated Prophet St. Stephen Truckin' Around and Around Terrapin Station You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020615.mp3 My most sincere thanks to my friends who have so kindly supported the Deadpod. I really appreciate it.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr... given that many of us are in the icy grips of old man Winter, I thought it appropriate to fulfill a request for a show from north of the Border.. yes the Great White North, Canada.. This is I believe one of the better shows from that great country, from November 2nd, 1977 at Seneca College in Toronto Canada. In this week's first set you'll immediately tell the band hasn't lost the magic that made this one of the great years in Grateful Dead history, as the band is tight and sounding great throughout. There is a really hot 'Big River' and 'Looks Like Rain'.. but the real highlight i sone of the better 'Lazy Lightnin'>Supplication' jams where Jerry just shreds.. I know you're going to enjoy it. Field House (Seneca College), Toronto, Canada (11/2/77) Set one: Promised Land They Love Each Other Me and My Uncle Big River Candyman Looks Like Rain Ramble on Rose Lazy Lightnin' Supplication Might As Well You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod013015.mp3 Stay safe and warm and fire up this week's Deadpod! thanks for your support... I Really Appreciate it!

I'm hoping that this high energy second set from the New Year's Eve show of 1969 helps to warm you up if you are stuck in the deep freeze as I am this week.. This tape has some choice early versions of some classic tunes as well as some that were played very infrequently that you may never have heard.. Alligator and the jams that come from it are a great start, The Eleven is fab, the early version of High Time - a favorite of mine. There are several cuts on this tape, and I hope that they don't interfere with your enjoyment of this slice of Grateful Dead history... Grateful Dead Boston Tea Party Boston, MA 12/31/69 - Wednesday set 2: Tuning Alligator ->; Drums -> Alligator -> Jam -> And We Bid You Good Night Jam -> Alligator -> Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) -> Feedback -> Good Lovin' -> Drums -> The Eleven High Time Cumberland Blues Big Boy Pete Not Fade Away Seasons The Race Is On Silver Threads And Golden Needles Slewfoot Dancing In The Street You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010915.mp3 As always, let me express my thanks to the generous folks who keep the Deadpod alive through their kind donations.. . Stay Warm :)

Happy New Year!! While I toyed with the idea of not featuring a New Years Eve show the fact is that it is one date that the band was well-known for their performances. I did however choose the band's only non-bay area New Years Eve Performance - this takes place 12/31/69 at the Boston Tea Party in Boston, MA. The band puts on a great performance here and we're lucky to have a very good recording of their efforts. We'll listen to the first set this week and set 2 next. The band starts with an interesting China ->Rider, but I really enjoy the 'Next Time You See Me' with Pigpen and Jerry on vocals. Black Peter is quite blusey and followed by the great Pigpen on 'Hard to Handle'. Mason's Children, a staple of the early days, is well jammed out and followed by a nice Dire Wolf. The band closes set one with a somewhat sparse arrangement of 'Uncle John's Band'.. Grateful Dead VenueBoston Tea Party LocationBoston, MA Date12/31/69 - Wednesday One - 1:07:40 Intro China Cat Sunflower > Jam > I Know You Rider Mama Tried Next Time You See Me Cold Rain And Snow Black Peter Hard To Handle Me And My Uncle Mason's Children Dire Wolf Uncle John's Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010215.mp3 My thanks to everyone who has been able to support the Deadpod - I really appreciate it!!! My wishes for a 2015 filled with peace and love and light.

This week's Deadpod features some ferocious Garcia jamming, and again, while the tape is not perfect, for fans like us, this is well worth listening to and experiencing. Of course this week is the remainder of the show from 12/10/72 at Winterland in San Francisco CA. This show features a spectacular 'Other One'.. the band drifts into this following some very interesting jamming out of Truckin'. Sit back and experience where this jam takes you, I think you'll be quite surprised at the varied landscapes here. They follow this spectacular jam with a nice Deal and a very good Sugar Magnolia. Ramble on Rose has a rather different but pleasing location in the setlist, followed by Johnny B Goode to close the set and put a mark on what the boys knew to be a great performance. The boys return with a sweet and well done 'Uncle John's Band' as an encore. What a nice way to end the show.. Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (12/10/72) Truckin' The Other One Deal Sugar Magnolia Ramble On Rose Johnny B. Goode Uncle John's Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121914.mp3 Thanks so much for picking up the Deadpod, and for your kind support this year. I very much appreciate it! Happy Chanukah! and look for our acoustic show next friday, to take you through the after Christmas weekend..

While this week's Deadpod features a tape that is not complete, and has some cuts, I still believe it is strong enough to feature for this week and next. This show comes to us from Winterland Arena, where the band performed after a short break from touring on December 12, 1972. Unfortunately most of the first set is missing. What we have starts with a great 'Bertha', following that is Garcia at full force during an incendiary 'Playin' In the Band'. This beauty goes on for about 20 minutes of first class Jerry virtuosity. I love this version. While this tape is not the highest quality recording, its worth listening to just for this performance. The band moves into a much more standard Casey Jones to close the first set. We'll listen to the first part of the second set as well, which opens with a rockin' Promised Land followed by a nice Stella Blue. The China Cat->I Know You Rider opens up very nicely, especially in the transition jam, and leaves us wanting more, which we'll hear next week. Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (12/10/72) from set 1: Bertha Playing in the Band Casey Jones Set 2: Promised Land Stella Blue China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121214.mp3 Thank you for sharing this trip with me, and for your support, which makes the Deadpod possible!!

There is no way I wouldn't come back to this show this week and present this wonderful second set. Of course this is from December 12th, 1990 at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado. While it takes a few verses for the boys to catch on fire, once they do they roll on through a 2 hour set full of passion and energy that makes this one of the best shows of a very good year. They start with a nice China ->Rider that rolls into a really pretty Looks Like Rain.. Hornsby adds some wonderful touches here. Somewhat surprisingly, Iko follows, but that perhaps is not as surprising as the Dark Star that crashes from it. This one is pretty well formed, and a real treat to listen to throughout. The band rolls into a nice Terrapin Station following, and gives its audience a bit of a break as it winds into drums and space. Jerry, Bob and Phil give the Watchtower that follows its dark streak then Garcia provides a wonderful Stella Blue. I won't attempt to describe it.. just listen. They come out with an excellent Throwing Stones->Not Fade Away to close the set. The Weight that follows has long been one of my favorite encores when done well, and this was I think was. I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod. McNichols Arena, Denver, CO (12/12/90) set 2: China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider Looks Like Rain Iko Iko Dark Star Terrapin Station drums All Along the Watchtower Stella Blue Throwin' Stones Not Fade Away The Weight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120514.mp3 A special THANK YOU to my friends who support the Deadpod. I am so grateful to you. Be well everyone, spread joy and happiness if you can.

Our day after Thanksgiving Deadpod takes us way back to a famous date in Grateful Dead history - January 31st, 1970 - the day the band was 'set up like a bowling pin' down in New Orleans. Yes the boys were arrested earlier this day but played that same night the set that we are going to listen to this week. This show is quite odd, in that the first set is electric, the second is acoustic - mainly due to Phil blowing his amp at the end of set 1. This gives me a chance to present some great acoustic Dead - mainly Bob and Jerry but Pigpen puts in a *fabulous* Katie Mae. I know there are many of you out there you enjoy the acoustic sets around the holiday and I simply felt the first set was worth including here as it is quite interesting as well. The acoustic second set was of course soon after incorporated as the first set in the band's famous concerts in May of 1970... Grateful Dead The Warehouse New Orleans, LA 1/31/70 - Saturday One - 48:02 Intro [0:17] ; Cold Rain And Snow [5:30]; Mama Tried [2:41]; Dire Wolf [3:56]; Big Boss Man [4:47]; Morning Dew [10:09]; Mason's Children [6:#08]; Me And My Uncle [3:13]; Hard To Handle [6:31]; Two - 22:23 Tuning [0:30] ; Long Black Limousine [4:55]; Seasons Of My Heart [4:48]; Sawmill [2:51]; Bound In Memories (Old, Old House) [3:39]; The Race Is On [2:55]; Three - 35:25 Black Peter [7:13] > Little Sadie [3:24] > I've Been All Aroundnd This World [3:03]; Katie Mae [4:23]; Cumberland Blues [3:28]; You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadshow112814.mp3 When I count my blessings I do not forget to include all of you - for showing me the love that keeps the Deadpod on the air. Thank you. I hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoy the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend.

All the snowy weather this week reminded me of a show I saw out in Denver at McNichols one year.. this is a great show, I think, and I decided that it would be fun to share it with you. This one highlights the rejuvenation I think Hornsby sparked in the Dead, and especially in Garcia. He's all over this one and lots of fun throughout.. This first set is marked by a fine Candyman, a crazy Mexicalli->Maggie's Farm, a simply rocking Loose Lucy and a fantastic Deal. McNichols Arena, Denver, CO (12/12/90) Touch of Grey Greatest Story Ever Told Candyman Walkin' Blues Loose Lucy Mexicali Blues Maggie's Farm Queen Jane Approximately Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112114.mp3 I hope you enjoy it! Thanks to everyone who has supported the Deadpod. I really appreciate the help and support.. one love.

We're lucky enough to hear the second set from the Dead's performance on 10/29/77 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Illinois this week. This is a fine recording of a strong set.. Bertha opens with that unique tempo the band was working on at this time and it sounds mighty fine.. Good Lovin' is better than usual.. Friend of the Devil and Estimated are played crisply but for me the magic starts with the jazzy Garcia guitar in Eyes.. very nicely done and one of my favorite versions of this tune during this time. St. Stephen is powerful.. moving into a heavy Not Fade Away.. Black Peter is soulful and sung with great effect. Sugar Magnolia and One More Saturday Night display the band's competence at great Rock N Roll. All in all a fine accompaniment to a Fall day or evening :) Field House (Northern Illinois U), De Kalb, IL (10/29/77) set 2 Bertha Good Lovin' Friend of the Devil Estimated Prophet Eyes of the World St. Stephen Not Fade Away Black Peter Sugar Magnolia drums Sunshine Daydream One More Saturday Night You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111414.mp3 My sincere thanks for your support. My love to you all.

One of the joys of producing the Deadpod comes from the many fine folks I've met, even if only through the medium of the internet, since I started to publish these shows. This week's show comes from a suggestion from one of those old friends, and it is an excellent suggestion.. This show comes to us from DeKalb Illinois and was performed during the Fall tour of 1977, on 10/29/77. The show begins with an unusual but rocking 'Might As Well'. A nice version of Jack Straw is followed by the appearance of the Dire Wolf, oftentimes a harbinger for me of a great night. After a well played Looks Like Rain, Jerry delivers a wonderful Loser. El Paso and Ramble on Rose follows. Then Minglewood and Must've Been The Roses lead into a spectacular version of Let It Grow. We simply have to take Phil on his word in the introduction to this gem... Field House (Northern Illinois U), De Kalb, IL (10/29/77) Might As Well Jack Straw Dire Wolf Looks Like Rain Loser El Paso Ramble on Rose New Minglewood Blues It Must Have Been the Roses Let it Grow You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110714.mp3 As the chill of the impending Winter begins to make itself known here, I hope this fine music keeps your spirit high. Thanks to all of you who make the Deadpod what it is, I so appreciate your support.

Halloween always seems to be a favorite holiday for Deadheads so seeing as this Halloween fell on a Friday I thought I should play one of the band's shows that took place on this date. This one comes to us from 1985.. sure not the band's strongest year but I think this first set is alot of fun, especially here at the start, so I'm hoping you enjoy the frivolity and enjoy yourself as you reminisce perhaps of Halloween's past and enjoy the present.......... Carolina Coliseum (U of South Carolina), Columbia, SC (10/31/85) Finiculi Funicula Space Werewolves of London Music Never Stopped West L.A. Fadeaway Mama Tried Mexicali Blues Tennessee Jed Looks Like Rain Might As Well You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod103114.mp3 Big thanks and hugs to everyone who is able to support the Deadpod.. I really appreciate it!!

In casting about for a show to fit some recent requests, I came across this well-known yet astonishing work of unparalleled psychedelia. Unfortunately there is no Pigpen on this night (or the next) which is what my listener had requested, however I'm confident that the peerless jamming and enthusiasm present on this recording will allow me to be excused for that omission. This show starts with an excellent Dark Star (and its so nice to hear it in one of its earlier formations), then goes into a wonderful St. Stephen and The Eleven which is just wonderful - I'm especially fond of the ending jam in the Eleven - before going into a song which never should have left, Death Don't Have No Mercy.. The second set follows and while perhaps not as strong as the first, the Cryptical and the Other One features some great work by Phil, which is also noticeable in the New Potato Caboose (as sadly the lack of keyboards). The show ends with some intense and jamming and, the then popular Feedback.. Grateful Dead Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco CA 8/12/68 - Saturday Set 1 Dark Star ->Saint Stephen ->The Eleven ->Death Don't Have No Mercy Set 2Cryptical Envelopment ->Drums ->The Other One ->Cryptical Envelopment ->New Potato Caboose ->Jam ->Drums ->Jam -> Feedback You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102414.mp3 May your week be filled with kindness and enlightenment. My most sincere thanks for your generous support of the Deadpod!

This week's Deadpod, the second set from Barcelona Spain on October 19th, 1981, bursts out of the gate with a smoking Scarlet Begonias into Fire on the Mountain. Garcia clearly wants this one to stand out, and his leads throughout are choice. Garcia is clearly inspired throughout.. even on the Sailor ->Saint, Garcia shines on one of the best versions ever... there's a nice little space that follows, then after a short drums an excellent, if too short, full blown Spanish Jam leads into a very fine Other One. The Stella Blue that flows out from that is excellent as is the Sugar Magnolia with full blowin Weir driving this one.. A fine show from start to finish, I hope you enjoy this one. Sports Palace, Barcelona, Spain (10/19/81) Set 2 Scarlet Begonias-> Fire on the Mountain-> Lost Sailor-> Saint of Circumstance-> drums-> Spanish Jam-> The Other One-> Stella Blue-> Sugar Magnolia Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101714.mp3 Thank you so much for your support. The Deadpod couldn't exist without you. I'm so glad you listen - and hope you have a fine week..

As far as I know, this was the Dead's only performance in Spain, and while I recall wearing this tape out at one time I hadn't thought about it for some time, until I came across it again searching for a show for this week's 'pod. I'm thrilled to have rediscovered it. There's plenty of energy here as the band, and Garcia, seem pumped for the end of this European tour. This set starts off plenty hot with Jack Straw leading into a sparkling Franklin's Tower. Even the cowboy tunes shine from Garcia's treatment. Loser then goes into a jamming CC Rider with Weir giving some great vocals. The Passenger features some great Phil bombs throughout. Who doesn't like Althea and Jerry shreds on this one.. The Let it Grow is phenomenal, and one of the best of the year for sure.. and we've just finished set 1, set 2 is even better.. next week.. Sports Palace, Barcelona, Spain (10/19/81) set 1: Jack Straw-> Franklin's Tower Mama Tried-> Mexicali Blues Loser-> C.C. Rider Tennessee Jed Passenger Althea-> Let it Grow You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101014.mp3 I hope you enjoy the show... and my thanks for the kindness you show in keeping the Deadpod on the air through your donations.. very much appreciated!

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Dead's performance at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse NY on September 24th, 1982. This is quite a fine set, and opens with an unusual Brent opener - Far From Me.. always a song I enjoy hearing. They follow that up with a very well executed Playin' In The Band->Crazy Fingers, and Jerry does some fine work on that latter number. Weir's new song, Throwin' Stones, follows and leads into Drums and Space but they come out of that with an unusual Iko, Iko. Truckin' as always provides Garcia a nice jamming platform and he accelerates out of that into 'Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad' and then 'Black Peter'... the band then brings everyone back to earth with a nice Around and Around and a Sugar Magnolia to close the set. Phil pranks Weir by bringing out a woman from backstage and introducing her as Weir's wife of 5 years, before the Brokedown Palace encore, so you know they were loose and having fun! Carrier Dome (Syracuse U), Syracuse, NY (9/24/82) Set 2: Far From Me Playin' in the Band Crazy Fingers Throwin' Stones drums Iko Iko Truckin' Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad Black Peter Around and Around Sugar Magnolia Brokedown Palace You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100314.mp3 Finally as always, my gratitude goes out to those of you able to support the Deadpod and keep us on track.. love and peace to all of you..

This week we feature a show that marked the end of the Fall East Coast tour of 1982 - this one took place in the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University in Syracuse NY. This show was widely praised in its day and I think much of the playing holds up today as an example of a good early 80s Dead show. The band opens with a Jack Straw that is on fire.. and leads nicely into a very fine Friend of the Devil. Brent has some nice runs here.. The CC Rider is fun and of course Ramble on Rose brings a smile to my face as usual. Minglewood.. meh, but the Bird Song that follows is pretty choice, as is a fine Looks Like Rain. China->Rider to close the set is great, and listen for some hot Phil here in this choice closer.. We'll hear set 2 next week... Carrier Dome (Syracuse U), Syracuse, NY (9/24/82) Jack Straw Friend of the Devil C.C. Rider Ramble on Rose New Minglewood Blues Bird Song Looks Like Rain China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092614.mp3 I want to thank everyone who contributed during last week's 'Wake Up To Find Out' promotion - both those of you kind enough to contribute and receive a CD, and those of you who were kind enough to contribute after all the CDs were gone.. I feel the love!! thank you So much! Your support keeps this from ever being a task for me.. You can of course still pick up the fine 3 CD set 'Wake Up To Find Out' from http://dead.net or your local music retailer.

This week's Deadpod takes us back to Dijon France for the second set of the band's amazing performance which took place back on 9/18/74. I have however, taken some liberties with this presentation however, as I omitted the first two songs of set 2, Loose Lucy and Big River, because the vocals in these two are hopelessly lost and cannot be heard. In place of those, I decided to include the 3 songs done as a soundcheck for this show - something titled 'Jerry's Space', as well as Cumberland Blues and Brokedown Palace. I'm not always a fan of soundchecks but I do think you'll enjoy these. The remainder of the second set retains the audio clarity found in set 1, and while this set probably doesn't reach the musical heights of set 1 there is plenty here to enjoy. The Eyes->China Doll->He's Gone->Truckin' is as all those titles read, quite pleasing, if not mind-blowing. The most interesting jam of the set probably comes out of drums, when Phil leads them in a most interesting Caution jam. Johnny B. Goode to close the set is quite unusual and shows that the boys thought it had been a good days' work, I think. Grateful DeadSeptember 18th, 1974Parc des ExpositionsDijon, FranceWednesday soundcheck: Jerry's Space Cumberland Blues Brokedown Palace from set 2: Peggy-O Me and My Uncle Eyes of the World China Doll He's Gone Truckin' drums Caution Jam Ship of Fools Johnny B. Goode U.S. Blues you can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091914.mp3 Finally, a quick fundraising word.. I've received several copies of the new Rhino/GD release: Wake Up To Find Out, the spectacular recording of the famous March 29th, 1990 show that featured the Dead's collaboration with jazz virtuoso Wynton Marsallis. I'd love to send out a copy of this 3CD set to anyone who could support the Deadpod with a $50 donation. Please consider clicking on our contribute button or drop me a note about how to receive this fine thank you gift for your support of the Deadpod!

This is such a great show that I'm astounded that I've not played it on the Deadpod until today.. as the 40th anniversary of this great show approaches I will right that oversight. One of the greatest first sets ever.. from Dijon France, September 18th, 1974. It opens with a warm, delightful Uncle John's Band.. then the great songs roll on, Jack Straw, Friend of the Devil, Black Throated Wind, Scarlet Begonias (!).. its an insane first set and the recording is magnificent as well. There's no reason to enumerate every great song here, but the 'To Lay Me Down' is clearly one of the most powerful ever., I hope you enjoy this masterpiece. Grateful Dead Parc des Expositions Dijon, France Wednesday One Uncle John's Band [8:39] ; Jack Straw [5:11] ; Friend Of The Devil [4:20] ; Black Throated Wind [6:53] ; Scarlet Begonias [8:34] ; Mexicali Blues [3:09] ; Row Jimmy [7:26#] ; Beat It On Down The Line [3:14] ; Deal [4:29] ; The Race Is On [3:08] ; To Lay Me Down [8:08] ; Playing In The Band [23:31] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091214.mp3 Thank you for listening and for your support, which makes it possible to publish this music each week..

his week's Deadpod features a beast of a second set.. but what else can you expect from a show from 1972. This one features some great interplay between Lesh and Garcia throughout. Innocently enough the set starts out with a fat Big River followed by a standard Friend of the Devil and Me & My Uncle, things start getting interesting on the Bird Song.. here we find quite an interesting jam after the first verse as Garcia begins to take the music to some very nice places.. personally I enjoyed the ending jam quite a bit. Truckin' follows, always a great vehicle for exploration, and the band takes off following the verses. A short drum segment then leads Phil to bring out what is a quite good Other One, and in fact this goes into a classic He's Gone and then *back* into the Other One.. the only such combination I'm aware of. This one had some excellent jamming including what is often referred to as the 'Tiger' jam. I love the transition into He's Gone.. and back into the Other One for that matter! But wait there's more :) .. a hot Greatest Story,.. Comes A Time mmmmm and then a far out Not Fade Away->Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad->Not Fade Away who needs an encore after that set list!! Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO (10/19/72) set 2 Big River Friend of the Devil Me and My Uncle Bird Song Truckin'-> drums-> The Other One-> He's Gone-> The Other One Greatest Story Ever Told Comes A Time Not Fade Away-> Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad-> Not Fade Away You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090514.mp3 Thanks for listening, and for your support of the Deadpod!

Labor Day weekend.. summer's swan song so they say with the kids going back to school .. or college.. and lots of folks getting one last weekend of warm weather activities.. well I decided to bring you a show from a fall tour.. the Fall of 1972.. had a request for one of these wonderful shows so I'm bringing you the last night of a great three night run at the Fabulous Fox theater in St. Louis, October 19th, 1972. I played the 2nd set of the night before about four years ago.. but this one is a keeper as well. We will hear set 1 this week and the amazing second set next week. As usual, this first set features a great selection of the band's catalog played smartly. These are all excellent versions, but my highlights would include the China Cat->Rider with an excellent transition, always great to hear the Dire wolf come out and the boys really amp it up with the last two songs, Around and Around and Casey Jones.. I think this is a great set to sit back and enjoy as you savor the last long weekend of summer. Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO (10/19/72) Promised Land Tennessee Jed Jack Straw Don't Ease Me In Black Throated Wind Sugaree Mexicali Blues Bertha El Paso China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider Beat it on Down the Line Dire Wolf Around and Around Casey Jones You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082914.mp3 Thank you for listening, and for your support.. Have a safe and happy holiday..........

A classic second set from 1989 on this week's Deadpod.. marking the band's final appearance at the Alpine Valley Music Theater and in a way, the end of an era, as the scene was becoming so large that places, like Alpine Valley, felt they had no choice but to ban the band from returning. The second set took place in a downpour, and its reflected in some of the song choices.. a beautiful Box of Rain to start the set, then the band goes into one of my favorites that I always felt they didn't explore long enough, Foolish Heart.Looks like Rain follows, and Weir does a great job on the vocals here. Garcia takes the band to Terrapin Station, then a nice drums and space foreshadows The Other One.. Brent and Phil do a nice job on this one and it disolves into The Wheel. Morning Dew puts a cap on the night, and the midwest Summer tour. The band comes out for a spirted Lovelight encore, before departing from the big bowl for the last time. Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy WI (7/19/89) set 2 Box of Rain Foolish Heart Looks Like Rain Terrapin Station drums The Other One The Wheel Morning Dew Turn on Your Love Light You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082214.mp3 Thank you my friends for your support of the Deadpod. It is an honor to be able to produce it each week. Peace.

"Summer flies and August dies the world grows dark and mean" I had a request for something from Alpine Valley, and it seemed to me that this show fit best right now, this is the last show that the band ever played at that storied venue, July 19th, 1989. Surely not the best show of the year, or even of that monstrous Summer Tour, but a show that displayed the band as it was at the end of an era of sorts. A very good show in which we see the band playing as a pretty well oiled machine.. The set starts with the always fun Hell In A Bucket, but that goes nicely into a fine Sugaree, where Jerry has a particularly refreshing jam. The Mama Tried ->Mexicalli Blues are well played with much energy, but Althea is of course a highlight of the set at least for Jerry's vocals. I was never a huge fan of hearing the Victim or the Crime, but it certainly has its place in the band's repertoire at this point in their career. West L.A. Fadeaway follows, then a very good Desolation Row where Weir does I think a very nice job despite turning around the order of the verses. The Deal that follows is as usual during '89, very nicely jammed out. Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy WI (7/19/89) Hell in a Bucket Sugaree Mama Tried Mexicali Blues Althea Victim or the Crime West L.A. Fadeaway Desolation Row Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081514.mp3 Thank you so much for your support of the Deadpod. Heartfelt best wishes go out to Bobby Weir, feel better soon Ace.. and of course to the family of Robin Williams..

Here we are on what would have been Jerry Garcia's 72nd birthday.. whew .. hard to imagine how much music he would have produced had he stuck around these last 19 years. We get to share what we have, and this week that is the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on July 15th, 1988. We start out with a great choice for a summer night, Scarlet->Fire... the transition is perhaps not as long as some, but there's plenty of energy here.. that energy builds with a rockin' Man Smart, Woman Smarter.. Ship of Fools follows and slows the tempo down but the band goes into Estimated->Drums->Space->Miracle which are all quite well played. The Wheel follows and then Brent leads the band into an excellent Gimme Some Lovin'. Jerry closes the set with a charged Morning Dew.. The lowpoint of the set is the encore, where Bobby is quite off key but well, no one is perfect right? Grateful Dead Greek Theater Univ of California Berkeley CA 7/15/88 set 2 Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain ; Man Smart, Woman Smarter ; Ship of Fools ; Estimated Prophet > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > The Wheel > Gimme Some Lovin' > Morning Dew EncoreTurn On Your Love Light You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080114.mp3 Thanks for picking us up and listening this week. Special thanks to those of you who have supported the Deadpod financially - we really appreciate it!

Summer keeps rollin' by... and I thought it just wouldn't be right if I didn't find a proper Shakedown Street to mark the season.. I think this one should fit the bill. Here is a high-energy show from 1988, originally a Rex Benefit show, that gives us plenty to like during these long days of Summer. This one comes from the Greek in Berkeley, where the boys always enjoyed playing. After the strong Shakedown opener, they move into a pretty good Walkin' Blues and a decent Friend of the Devil. The Queen Jane that follows however may have you scratching your head at the start - it doesn't sound like that itself at first :) . The Dire Wolf makes an appearance afterwards, a song I always enjoyed and never heard live often enough. Cassidy may provide the strongest jam of the 2nd part of the first set, as the song serves as the spot for some excellent interplay. A rare set-closing Bertha leaves everyone on their feet as the first set closes... We'll listen to set 2 on next week's Deadpod... Berkeley Greek Theatre (7/15/88) Shakedown Street Walkin' Blues Friend of the Devil Queen Jane Approximately Dire Wolf Never Trust a Woman Cassidy Bertha You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072514.mp3 I very much welcome your contributions as well as suggestions for the Deadpod - feel free to visit us on Facebook and if you'd consider a donation I would be very grateful. Be well my friends and enjoy July while its here!

The second set of the show the Dead performed on July 13th, 1985 from Ventura California. In my opinion this is a fine second set, highlighted by a very nice drums/space into the Wheel, then a rare Cryptical into a very jammy Other One. That is followed by a particularly touching 'Comes A Time', always a favorite. While there may be better versions, I think this set stands up to scrutiny as the boys put out some great energy in this second set. They close with the summertime favorite 'U.S. Blues'. Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA (7/13/85) Touch of Grey Man Smart/Woman Smarter Terrapin Station drums The Wheel Cryptical Envelopment The Other One Comes a Time Around and Around Sugar Magnolia U.S. Blues You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071814.mp3 Thank you for listening, and for your support - I really appreciate it! If you could consider helping to support the Deadpod, please click on the 'Donate' button on the right hand side of this page.. thank you!

While we are in high summer my thoughts turned to great summer tours and despite my reservations about some shows from this year, I couldn't help but realize that this year had to be represented - 1985. The band played an amazing summer tour with such a wide variety setlists filled with extraordinary breakouts that the year deserves to be honored despite the well-known problems with Garcia's voice and the all-too-obvious tendency to overindulge in certain stimulants.. This week's show is a great example.. this week we get to hear a stellar first set from July 13th at the Venura County Fairgrounds in Ventura CA. The show opens with a very unusual One More Saturday Night, which rolls into an exceptionally well-played 'Fire on the Mountain' .. as I've heard it told, there actually were fires on the hills behind the stage as controlled burns were being done during the show.. One of the best 'Walkin' Blues' follows, the the fun Dupree's, I imagine the Mama Tried->Big River got everyone dancin', but the Bird Song that follows is dope for sure. Love to hear the Music Never Stopped that follows, a great great Summertime tune! Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA (7/13/85) One More Saturday Night Fire on the Mountain Walkin' Blues Dupree's Diamond Blues Mama Tried Big River Bird Song Music Never Stopped You can listen to the Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071114.mp3 The Deadpod can always use your support. Please consider a donation by clicking on the 'Donate' button or dropping me a note for an address to send a check. If you have a business and are interested in doing some underwriting on the Deadpod, please let me know. Thanks!!

Happy 4th of July! With the 4th falling on a Friday it just seems to be fitting that I play one of the seven shows that the boys played on this date. Since I've already played the 7/4/90 show on the Deadpod, I decided to bring back this beauty from the Summer of 1984.. I happen to think the boys were on a peak during this time (the night before when they played Kansas City is a great show too!), and I decided it would be best to bring you this nice long second set for this holiday Deadpod. Any set that opens with a Help->Slip->Franklin's is off on the right foot, and then Brent delivers a pretty fair 'Far From Me'.. Estimated into He's Gone always opens up new spaces.. I love the Truckin' out of space into a wonderful Wharf Rat, which for me is the highlight of the set.. Of course its nice to have a US Blues encore to celebrate the 4th!! Five Seasons Center, Cedar Rapids, IA (7/4/84) set 2 Help on the Way Slipknot! Franklin's Tower Far From Me Estimated Prophet He's Gone drums Truckin' Wharf Rat Around and Around Good Lovin' U.S. Blues You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070414.mp3 THANK YOU for your support of the Deadpod! have a safe and HAPPY 4th!

This week's Deadpod features the 2nd half of the electric set from June 6th, 1970 at the Fillmore West in San Francisco CA. There is some furious playing here - a wonderful jam that comes out of Alligator and into Lovelight. Pigpen is in his element here, and you'll enjoy him on this great Lovelight->Not Fade Away->Lovelight portion of the set.. Garcia is turning on a dime throughout and I think you'll appreciate the energy and rhythm of the set.. A great way to start off what I hope is a fine weekend! Grateful Dead 6/6/70 Fillmore West San Francisco, CA set 2 - part 2 Dire Wolf [3:43] > Drums [0:07] > Alligator [3:42] > Drums [6:00] > Jam [8:30] > Bid You Goodnite Jam [1:20] > Darkness Jam [2:05] > Jam [2:20] > Turn On Your Love Light [23:#53] > Not Fade Away [4:14] > Turn On Your Love Light [8:55];[0:12][8:33] Encore Uncle John's Band [6:08];[0:11] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062014.mp3 A very sincere thanks to those of you who contribute to keep the Deadpod going.. I very much appreciate your support!

I had several requests this week for some 'primal' Dead.. and so I thought I came upon this fine soundboard from the spring of 1970. While we only have the electric set its still a fine example of the boys in their early formative years and I'm hoping you'll really enjoy it. This electric set is so long in fact, that I'm going to split it up so we will hear the 2nd part - including a fabulous version of 'Alligator' - next week. This week the set starts with a great Morning Dew.. the Dancin' in the Streets is a fine version including an interesting 'feelin' groovy' jam.. Jerry and Pig trade off verses on the 'Next Time You See Me' that follows, and then the boys really get rolling through China->Ride and Good Lovin'.. the 'New Orleans' that rocks out from drums is a real treat, then back into Good Lovin' and we'll close this portion of the set with the fine 'Attics'.. 06/06/70Fillmore West - San Francisco, CA Electric set part 1: Morning Dew Me And My UncleCasey JonesDancin' In The StreetsNext Time You See MeChina Cat SunflowerI Know You RiderGood Lovin'DrumsNew OrleansGood Lovin'Attics Of My Life You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061314.mp3 I hope you have a great week, and thanks so much to those of you who are able to contribute to support the Deadpod - I really appreciate it!!

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the band's return to the stage in 1976. I really like how they have changed up the set list here, and they start out with the debut performance of Samson and Delilah. A nice, very new Crazy Fingers goes into a haunting Wharf Rat. Let It Grow follows and this second set spot suits the song in that the musicians have a chance to explore some new ground here. Roses comes out of drums and then (!) Around and Around. For me the highlight of this set follows, a slower more precise perhaps, Help->Slip->Frank.. the jamming on this one is superb and its so easy to get lost in.. Saturday night ends the set and they return for an unusual Wheel encore.. Paramount Theatre, Portland, Ore. (6/3/76) set 2 Samson and Delilah Crazy Fingers Wharf Rat Let it Grow drums It Must Have Been the Roses Around and Around Help on the Way Slipknot! Franklin's Tower One More Saturday Night The Wheel You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060614.mp3 The Deadpod is made possible through the kind support of its listeners. If you can make a contribution I would greatly appreciate it.. Have a wonderful week my friends!

This week we have a show I find quite interesting, the band's first live performance after a 20 month hiatus back in 1975-76. You'll be struck by the fact that the tempo is slower than you'd expect. Some have attributed this to the band's breaking in both alot of new material and adjusting to having both drummers in the lineup. This show features a whole lot of firsts -- the first Might as Well, the First Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication, and the first Dancin' in over 200 shows.. I think its well played, and while the tempo is a little slower than one is used to hearing I really enjoyed the Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication, Candyman (well duh :) and the rare first set Scarlet Begonias. I think its really fascinating to listen to the band as it evolves into the beast it will become by 1977... Paramount Theatre, Portland, Ore. (6/3/76) Might As Well Cassidy Row Jimmy Looks Like Rain They Love Each Other Lazy Lightnin' Supplication Candyman Music Never Stopped Scarlet Begonias Dancin' in the Streets You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod053014.mp3 The Deadpod survives because of the kind support of its listeners. Won't you please consider making a donation to keep the podcasts going? My most sincere thanks to all of you.

I think this second set from 7/31/82 is a fitting treat for this 3 day Memorial Day weekend. This one is a real keeper.. it starts out with an incredible Scarlet ->Fire.. Jerry really takes the lead here with a number of very nice solos, each different and each wonderful to listen to.. the seque into Fire is very nicely done as well. They follow with an enteretaining reggae-esq Estimated, then a somewhat fast Eyes goes into a great Drums segment, Phil leads them out from there into a very interesting Uncle John's Band.. the Truckin' that follows has a bit of a false start but a strong finish, and this leads into the highlight of the set, a gorgeous Morning Dew.. the boys warp it up with a Saturday night and a rather anti-climatic Dough knees encore.. Still I can't imagine anyone went away displeased.. Grateful Dead Manor Downs, Austin TX,. 7/31/82 set 2: Scarlet Begonias Fire on the Mountain Estimated Prophet Eyes of the World drums Uncle John's Band Truckin' Morning Dew One More Saturday Night Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052314.mp3 The Deadpod is made possible through the kind financial support of my listeners. I can't thank you enough. Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.. and take a moment to remember the sacrifices of the Men and Women who we honor this Memorial Day.

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling the need for a little early jump into summer.... so this week I decided to bring you this excellent summertime Dead show, recently requested by one of my wonderful listeners. This sweet show comes to us from that weird town of Austin, Texas :), back in 1982. Just a day before Jerry's birthday I think you'll agree that he and the rest of the band were in a fine mood for this classic summertime show. The first set, which we'll hear this week, has a great song list, highlighted for me by a sweet Bird Song, a surprisingly good Little Red Rooster, and a wonderful jam out of Music Never Stopped into Deal.. The band keeps ripping it up in the second set which we'll hear next week.. Manor Downs, Austin, TX (7/31/82) Alabama Getaway Promised Land Candyman El Paso Bird Song Little Red Rooster Ramble on Rose It's All Over Now Brown Eyed Women Music Never Stopped Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051614.mp3 Of course to those of you able to contribute to keep the Deadpod on the air, my most sincere thanks and appreciation! Hope you have a fine weekend with blue skies and sunshine!

We continue this week with an excellent, virtually unknown or heard of show from the summer of 1980, this took place just over from me in Grand Rapids Michigan on August 24th, 1980. I tend to think of this time as the salad days of Brett's tenure in the keyboard perch, as I think the entire band was firing on all cylinders and this show is a good example of that. It is a unique setlist, with one of the highlights of this second set being a smoking China-Rider. Another very nice NFA->Black Peter and quite a rare encore of Don't Ease Me In.. I think you can hear the enjoyment the boys were having in how they sound on this tape.. yes an audience with those inherent limitations, but nevertheless time well spent for us to give it a listen today.. I hope you agree. Grateful Dead August 24, 1980 Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Center Set 2: Tuning Samson And Delilah Tuning Ship Of Fools Feel Like A Stranger Tuning China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider -> Drums/ -> /Space -> Not Fade Away -> Black Peter -> Sugar Magnolia encore Tuning Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050914.mp3 My most sincere thanks to all of you whose support makes the Deadpod possible.. and of course to MOM.........

This week I'm featuring a tape that was just released - its an audience tape but quite a good one of the Dead's performance back on August 24th, 1980 in Grand Rapids Michigan. I had never heard this show before and doubt that very many other folks have either so I think you'll find this to be a real treat. From the notes it sounds like not many people heard the show that night either - just a few hundred in attendance but perhaps that's why its such a good audience recording. In this week's first set I think you'll agree that the band played characteristically for 1980 - which in my opinion was generally excellent. Highlights for me in this set are a fine Brown Eyed Women, Passenger, Althea which I always enjoy from this period and a smokin' Deal to close the set. I hope you find the audience recording as refreshing as I have and can sit back and let it carry you back to those days back then........... Grateful Dead August 24, 1980 Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Center Set 1: Tuning Jack Straw They Love Each Other Tuning Cassidy Brown Eyed Women Passenger Peggy-O Looks Like Rain Althea Let It Grow -> Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050214.mp3 My best wishes for a wonderful month of May to you my friends - and thank you, so much for your donations that keep the Deadpod on the air!!!

This week the Deadpod remains in Vegas, for the second set played on April 27, 1991. I believe this is as fine a second set as you're likely to find from this Spring tour of 1991. Jerry is in really good shape here it seems as he hardly forgets a lyric and the band certainly plays a wonderful pre-drums set! Opening with Sugar Mag, then comes a heady combination of Scarlet->Fire->Playin->Uncle Johns! Yowza.. the amazing thing is that none of these, to my ears, is the real highlight of the set.. That comes post-drums, following a relatively pedestrian 'Miracle' when Jerry plays a 'Black Peter' for the ages. I know not everyone is a fan of this song, but I happen to love it, and I love this version. They close the set, with of course, One More Saturday Night, but return to do my favorite encore of this Hornsby era, The Weight.. Grateful Dead 4/27/91 Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, Las Vegas Nevada set 2 Sugar Magnolia Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain ; Playing In The Band ; Uncle John's Band > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Black Peter ; One More Saturday Night EncoreThe Weight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042514.mp3 Thank you to all my Brothers and Sisters who help support the Deadpod through your kind donations. See you back here next week..

For this Good Friday edition of the Deadpod I've picked out a show from the 1991.. this was the first of what would become a regular stop in Las Vegas for the boys in the 90s. April 27th, 1991 at the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl. This is a fun first set, and I think that comes through in the band's playing and on the recording. The weather from all accounts was perfect, unlike later years, and Santana provided a strong opening act. The boys opened with an uptempo Touch, and while Healy had his problems mixing in this first set, I think you'll enjoy the band's enthusiasm. I quite enjoy Maggie's Farm, a song I was happy they boys put into the rotation, and Loose Lucy was always fun. Don't give up on that closing Might As Well, it has quite a nice jam in it! Stay tuned for a very good set 2 next week... The Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, Las Vegas, NV (4/27/91) Comments: Carlos Santana and his band opened Touch of Grey Walkin' Blues Friend of the Devil Mexicali Blues Maggie's Farm Loose Lucy Cassidy Might as Well You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041814.mp3 Enjoy the music, enjoy life and be grateful for all we have!

I think you'll really enjoy this second set from 1982... I don't know exactly what the boys were into (judging from the Raven space there must've been some tanks backstage :) but I find the entire set to be very up tempo and well played. Garcia is in fine form throughout and particularly enjoy the stand alone, bluegrass tinged Franklin's Tower. Estimated is arranged quite uniquely as well, and a strong Terrapin leads into Phil's famous Raven Space.. Post-drums doesn't disappoint either, as a fine Wheel and Truckin' lead into a very soulful Stella Blue - I can never hear that one enough and this is a real tear jerker.. They close with two strong Weir rocker's and come back to cap off the night with a Brokedown encore.. Ah.. to be on tour again in the Spring... at least we can in our minds as we listen to this week's Deadpod.. Baltimore Civic Center, Baltimore, MD (4/19/82)set 2Feel Like a StrangerFranklin's TowerEstimated ProphetTerrapin StationdrumsThe WheelTruckin'Stella BlueAround and AroundGood Lovin' Brokedown Palace You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041114.mp3thank you to the kind brothers and sisters who are able to support the Deadpod.. I couldn't bring the music to you without their generous partnership.. Enjoy Spring !

This week I'm bringing out a show that was requested quite a while ago.. just goes to show that you should always let me know what you hope to hear and be patient :) This is a fine show from a fine tour - the spring of 1982. This show happened to be the last one on the east coast leg of that tour and took place on April 19th, 1982 in Baltimore MD. The first set we'll hear tonight is emblematic of the band enjoying itself, having fun with each other and really putting out some great songs. They start out with a wonderful Jack Straw, They Love Each Other follows - listen for Brett's solo here, he really puts out some fine work throughout this set.. Bobby follows with a fun 'On The Road Again'. One of my favorites of this set is the fine 'It Must Have Been The Roses'.. which I will always stop and soak in.. The Cumberland Blues, as always is a great rockin' treat, and the Might As Well which closes the set is played in a most unique way.. Grateful Dead 4/19/1982 Baltimore Civic Center Baltimore, MD --Set 1-- Jack Straw They Love Each Other On The Road Again Peggy-O Cassidy It Must Have Been the Roses Little Red Rooster Cumberland Blues Man Smart (Woman Are Smarter) Might as Well You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040414.mp3 Thanks so much for picking us up, and for your support.. I really appreciate it my friends..

The second set of the Dead's performance at Winterland on March 18th, 1977, is often singled out because of the fact that it was the only time the band performed the 'complete' Terrapin Station, including the instrumental section labeled 'At A Siding' and here noted in the track listings as 'Alhambra'. This performance most closely resembles the studio version released on the album of the same name and the band never again (until their most recent ensembles) played the complete cycle. There are of course other notable highlights in this second set, including excellent versions of Samson & Delilah, and Brown-Eyed Women , a furious drums and an over the top version of Not Fade Away... The song placement is quite unusual as the Not Fade Away goes into a St. Stephen (rather then the other way around) to end the set. The band returns for a lovely Uncle John's Band to complete what was a most excellent way to usher in the spring tour of 1977. Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/18/77) Set 2 Samson and Delilah Brown Eyed Women Good Lovin' Ship of Fools Estimated Prophet Terrapin Station The Alhambra drums Not Fade Away St. Stephen Around and Around Uncle John's Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032814.mp3 I hope the sun is shining through your backdoor today.............. thanks for listening and for your support of the Deadpod..