The Deadpod

This week we get to listen to the final part of the Dead's performance on April 27th, 1971 at the Fillmore East, NYC., NY. This includes a wonderful "Sing Me Back Home" and a classic Pigpen Lovelight.. I'm sure you'll enjoy it... Grateful Dead - April 27, 1971Fillmore East - New York, NY Johnny B. Goode Sing Me Back Home Uncle John's Band Turn On Your Lovelight In addition, because this didn't seem quite enough for a Deadpod , I decided to begin a set suggested by one of my wonderful listeners, 4/3/82 from Norfolk VA - we'll only get to hear the first part of set 1, but I think this is a unique show, and its fun to hear this early 80s Dead sound.. I hope you agree! Grateful Dead - April 3, 1982Scope - Norfolk, VA Alabama Getaway ->Greatest Story Ever ToldThey Love Each OtherMe And My Uncle ->Big River You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod040210.mp3 Have a wonderful weekend my friends, as always thanks for listening and for your support..

This week's Deadpod continues with the second set of this wonderful show from the Fillmore East, April 27th, 1971.. It starts with some fine classic Dead tunes, then the boys are joined onstage by the Beach Boys! Together, they combine on some really fun songs - especially the truly poignant Okie From Muskogee" ... Grateful Dead - April 27, 1971Fillmore East - New York, NY Set 2:Sugar MagnoliaDealMe And My UncleBird SongPlaying In The BandDire WolfSearchin'Riot In Cell Block #9Good VibrationsI Get AroundHelp Me RhondaOkie From Muskogee You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod032610.mp3 I hope you enjoy the show :) We don't smoke marijuana in Muskogee;We don't take our trips on LSDWe don't burn our draft cards down on Main Street;We like livin' right, and bein' free. - Merle Haggard

Sometimes events happen that push me to pick out a show for the Deadpod that I hadn't been thinking about at all.. such happened this week - first the newest "Road Trips" Release - Nov. 15, 1971 from Austin Texas arrived in my mailbox - I don't often gush over these but this is a good one! At about the same time a series of new releases on the tape collecting scene from legendary collector Charlie Miller - including this beauty from a legendary night at the Fillmore East in New York City, April 27th 1971. While this night is best known for the second set we'll hear next week (when the boys are joined on stage by the Beach Boys) - this first set has some mighty fine playing on it - including what is arguably the best "Hard To Handle" you'll find..Grateful DeadApril 27, 1971Fillmore East, New York City, NYset 1:1. Truckin', 10:54 2. Mama Tried, 3:143. Bertha, 6:334. Things Won't Be The Same, 4:385. Cumberland Blues, 6:29 6. Bobby McGee, 6:257. Loser, 6:518. Hard To Handle, 9:539. China > Rider, 10:4410. Casey Jones,6:54 (end set)you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod031910.mp3As always thanks for your support !

Hello Friends! This week more from the wonderful show that took place on March 5th 1972 at Winterland - this second set features a great Pigpen Good Lovin' and a wonderful Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad-Not Fade Away combo.. I've rounded out the hour with a couple tracks from a sweet Legion of Mary show that took place in 1975 at the Bottom Line in NYC.. hope you enjoy it..Grateful Dead - March 5, 1972Winterland - San Francisco, CAGood Lovin'Not Fade Away->Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad->Not Fade Awaye: One More Saturday NightLegion of Marythe Bottom Line, NYC., NY4/9/75ThinkI Second that EmotionYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod031210.mp3Thanks for listening !!Happy Spring!

This week's Deadpod features a wonderful show that happened on this date 38 years ago.. March 5, 1972 at Winterland in San Franscisco CA. While there are a few tape splices on this overall I think while this is not a pristine recording that's its quite listenable and the band is in fine fine form. Keith is new to the lineup and a great addition at this point (and listen for Wavy Gravy at the start of China Cat).. and of course its great to listen to Pigpen as well..We'll play the second set next week........ Grateful Dead - March 5, 1972Winterland - San Francisco, CABerthaBlack Throated WindMr. CharlieSugareeGreatest Story Ever ToldNext Time You See MeTennessee JedJack StrawChina Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderMexicali BluesYou Win AgainEl PasoCasey JonesYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod030510.mp3As always my most sincere thanks for your support.. be well my friends!

This week, bowing to listener requests ;) I've decided to bring you some Furthur - this comes to us from their New Year's Eve show in San Francisco CA, 12/31/09 - I decided to bring you some of the 2nd set then part of the jam after Midnight... this is a fine example of this new outfit and of course its great to hear these classic Dead songs with new life breathed into them.. Furthur is on tour of course right now, and I hope that you can catch one of their shows now, or this summer when they've already started booking dates...The Band:Bob WeirGuitar and VocalsPhil LeshBass Guitar and VocalsSunshine BeckerVocalsJeff ChimentiKeyboardsZoe EllisVocalsJohn KadlecikGuitar and VocalsJay LanePercussionJoe RussoDrums12/31/09 Bill Graham Auditorium, San Francisco CATime >Uncle John's BandAfter MidnightIII: Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion >Let It Grow >Cryptical Envelopment >Born Cross-Eyed >The Other One >Cryptical EnvelopmentYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod022610.mp3I hope you enjoy the show! and thanks for your support.

This week's Deadpod features the second set of this classic show from the Spring of 1990, appropriately enough I suppose, from Canada, given the Olympics and all :)Brent really shines on this set, as is very apparent in the Scarlet->Fire transition and in the soulful Hey Jude... Jerry favors us with the very last version of 'Believe It Or Not'.. all in all a wonderful set of music...Grateful Dead 3/22/90Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario CanadaSet2Scarlet Begonias >>Fire On The MountainSamson & DelilahBelieve It Or NotTruckin' >>Drums >>Space/Jam >>The Other One >>Hey Jude >>Sugar MagnoliaEncoreIt's All Over Now, Baby BlueYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod021910.mp3My sincere thanks for your support my friends, be well.

This week's Deadpod features one of the truly stellar shows from the exceptional Spring of 1990 tour, by listener request. This week we'll hear the first set - the band is really listening to each other and plays a very tight enjoyable set of music:Grateful Dead 3/22/90Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario Canadaset 1:Feel Like A StrangerWest L.A. FadeawayEasy to Love YouBeat It On Down the LineIt Must Have Been The RosesThe Last TimePicasso MoonDon't Ease Me InYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod021210.mp3

This week I'm going to bring you the entire second set from this legendary show that took place on December 6th, 1973 in Cleveland Ohio. My first show, I had no idea what I was witnessing - but of course I'm sure it permanently altered my DNA :) This second set features one of the greatest versions of 'Here Come Sunshine' and of course, a legendary Dark Star. The length of this Deadpod is substantially longer than usual, but the music is so substantial that I know its well worth the investment ...Grateful Dead - December 6, 1973Public Hall - Cleveland, OHset 2:Ramble On RoseMe And My UncleHere Comes SunshineBig RiverDark Star ->Eyes Of The World ->Stella BlueSugar MagnoliaI hope that you find this music as magical as I do, I think it represents the band at one of the apexes of their history....You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod020510.mp3Thank you for your support, my friends..

This week's Deadpod features, yes, another show from 1973.. but speaking of *this* show as 'another show from 73' strikes me as a sacrilege simply because not only was this show, my baptism to the Grateful Dead, its one of their all-time classics, in my opinion.While its true that your brains won't be melted until the Dark Star in the second set, the first set which we will play this week, features plenty of 'Good Old' Grateful Dead to get your blood flowin' during these cold Winter days....Grateful Dead - December 6, 1973Public Hall - Cleveland, OHSet 1: Bertha Mexicali Blues Loser Black Throated Wind They Love Each Other Beat It On Down The Line Deal El Paso Row Jimmy Greatest Story Ever Told China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider Around And AroundYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod012910.mp3I hope you enjoy it as much as I always have!! thanks for picking us up, and for your support..

Happy New Year!I hope you have a wonderful New Year!!!Today I decided that I would finish playing the excellent 2nd set from 3/24/86 that I started 2 weeks ago, rather than bring you a New Year's Eve show - in my opinion this is a fine second set that I'm sure you will enjoy!! It contains the very last Lost Sailor->Saint of Circumstance, and an outstanding Morning Dew - I know, there's no Sugar Magnolia, but the Midnight Hour Encore is a keeper!Grateful Dead March 24, 1986 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PAMississippi Half Step>Women Are SmarterHigh Time*Lost Sailor >Saint Of Circumstance>Drumz>Space>Morning DewCrowd and TuningEncore: Midnight HourYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod010110.mp3Thanks for picking us up this week and for your kind support during 2009 - I'm hoping we can keep on rolling in 2010!

This week's Deadpod has two unusual occurances - first a show from 1986 - a year I usually find quite depressing and an audience tape to boot! I think when you give this show a listen you'll understand why I decided to ignore my prejudices and post this classic show! This one starts with a smokin' Alabama Getaway into Greatest Story.. there's a *fine* Dire Wolf and I was always a fan of Brother Esau.. the rest of the set is very well played as well, and closes with the second Box of Rain in a week after having not been played since '73.. the crowd goes predictably wild.. :)I hope you enjoy the performance..Grateful Deadthe Spectrum, Philadelphia PA3/24/86 MondayAlabama Getaway [4:33] > Greatest Story Ever Told [4:00] ; Dire Wolf [3:06] ; Little Red Rooster [7:57] ; Brown Eyed Women [4:57] ; My Brother Esau [4:36] ; Ramble On Rose [6:52] ; El Paso [5:11] ; Box Of Rain [4:59]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121809.mp3Have a great week - as always many thanks for your kind support !

This week's Deadpod starts with one of my all-time favorite Shakedown Streets - this one really blows the doors off the place then seques into a fine Samson & Delilah..After a sweet Ship of Fools we're treated to a great ride on the Terrapin Express!! This set seems a real precursor of the fine shows to follow in 1980 and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.. the double encore, Alabama Getaway into Promised Land, shows me the band had a great time this night as well!Grateful Dead - December 11, 1979Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall - Kansas City, KSSet 2:TuningShakedown Street ->Samson & DelilahShip of FoolsTerrapin Station ->Lost SailorSaint Jam ->Saint Of Circumstance ->Estimated Jam ->Drums ->Not Fade Away ->Black Peter ->Sugar MagnoliaEncore:Alabama Getaway ->The Promised LandYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121109.mp3

This week's Deadpod features a show that I've always enjoyed, although the recordings that were previously available of it were all flawed in various ways (off pitch, and Jerry was always low in the mix).. this new release from Charlie Miller fixes many of these problems and I think you'll really enjoy the energy the band shows throughout the show....Grateful Dead - December 11, 1979Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall - Kansas City, KSTuningJack StrawLoserMe & My Uncle ->Big RiverAltheaEasy to Love You ->Minglewood BluesChina Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod120409.mp3I just found out that my good friend - Brian Heath - "the Captain" lost his battle with cancer this week.. Brian knew more about the Dead than I ever will and I'll always remember his kind heart and his big smile.. Sleep in the stars my brother...

This week I'm doing something I don't usually do - and that is rather than play this complete show over two weeks I decided to play you the real heart of this show this week - (not saying I can't be persuaded to play the rest of this... :) partly because its Thanksgiving and I have something in mind for next week :)Be that as it may - this piece of music, from the second set of 11/17/73 is simply astounding. It represents a true pinacle of the outstanding musicianship that the band achieved during this landmark year. I challange any fan of the band to not be moved by this remarkable piece of music - clearly when they play like this I am firmly convinced that their music is for the ages...Grateful Dead11/17/73Pauley Pavillion, U.C.L.A.Los Angeles, CAFrom Set 2:Playing In The Band >Uncle John's Band >Morning Dew >Uncle John's Band >Playing In The BandStella BlueEl PasoEyes Of The World >Sugar MagnoliaYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112009.mp3Our next Deadpod will be after Thanksgiving - so I want to wish you all a very very special and happy Thanksgiving. I'm so very grateful for your support and all the kind words and wishes you send me all year long!!!I'll have a special Thanksgiving Deadpod for you next week...

This week's Dead show is more than just a classic 1977 show - its that for sure - and its much more than the first time we get an Eyes of the World going into an Estimated Prophet - although this show is the first time that happens too.. its the kind of magical, rocking, charging life affirming and soul-baring music that makes me fall in love with the Grateful Dead over and over again..There's plenty to love in this set - the fine Samson->Cold rain starts the set perfectly.. the Playin' in the band builds and builds and then explodes into the Eyes of the World that is played at a real breakneck pace. While I'm not often a fan of Eyes played this way, Jerry's almost maniacal energy on this version can't fail but bring you up out of your feet - its almost 'hummingbird' like in the way he makes that guitar flitter and sing.. followed by a good Estimated, but then Phil drops the hammer and the band goes into a short, but intense, Other One...after drums.. the band slowly builds into an Aiko, Aiko that is surprisingly slow-paced, but the band then drops into a classic 1977 Stella Blue, then a playin' reprise to end the set..The encore tells us the band has had as much fun as we have...Grateful DeadCotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY11-4-77Set II: "Meet The Jones Gang" [2:36] Samson & Delilah -> [7:22] Cold Rain & Snow [8:30] Playing in the Band -> [12:52] Eyes of the World -> [12:50] Estimated Prophet -> [11:40] The Other One ->[4:57] Drums -> [3:17] Iko Iko -> [10:05] Stella Blue ->[12:12] Playing in the Band [7:04]Encore: Johnny B. Goode [5:06]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod111309.mp3Special thanks to our friends at Keely Electronics for their kind equipment donation!

Howdy Friends - no tricks this week - just a real musical treat - the remainder of the electric set from 10/26/80 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY.. This is very fine set of music - Jerry is in very fine voice and Bob is *very* animated (in fact watch your speakers at the end of Good Lovin!!!!)..Althea, He's Gone, Stella Blue and one of the most beautiful Brokedown's ever highlight this spectacular set of classic Dead - I sure hope you enjoy it!!Grateful Dead10-26-80 (Sun)electric (continued)Samson & DelilahAltheaEstimated Prophet->He's Gone->jam->Drumz->Space->Not Fade Away->Stella Blue->Good Lovin'E: Brokedown PalaceYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod103009.mp3

I must say that my listeners are simply the best ! I received an simply perfect request this week for the show we're going to start listening to this week as I was casting about in my mind trying to decide what to play... and what a show it is. This show not only shows the band in a period of transition from their slower tempo early '77 style of playing to the more uptempo arrangements of 1978 but its simply one of the best shows of the entire year. The first set which we'll listen to this week, not only blasts out of the gates with a fabulous Bertha->Good Lovin' , but keeps up a most memorable and high energy performance on every tune. Not to be missed, the set closing Let It Grow is truly outstanding, and really shows the unique ability of the band to fire off in all directions yet to find the 'one' and bring us all back into harmony and love.. whew.. a great set and the second set from next week is even better.....Grateful DeadCotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY11-4-77Set I:Bertha -> [7:52]Good Lovin' [6:32]Brown-Eyed Women [6:07]Cassidy [5:19]It Must Have Been the Roses [7:31]Sunrise [4:34]New Minglewood Blues [5:51]Dupree's Diamond Blues [6:25]Let It Grow [14:11]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod110609.mp3thanks for listening - and enjoy the show!

I'm surrounded by beautiful Fall foliage here in Michigan this time of year and it brought to mind this quite remarkable period of Dead shows. I will never forget when I saw the Dead open up sitting around and playing accoustic music. I loved those shows, and unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of soundboards of complete shows from that period that are out but this is one and I hope that you enjoy hearing it as much as I do.Yes the acoustic sets may not have as much variety as we'd like - but I really doubt that you can avoid having a smile as you listen to the boys chat between tunes or sing along as you listen to Ripple.. its a real pleasure for me and I hope you enjoy it as well..Grateful DeadRadio City Music Hall10/26/80 - SundayOne : Iko, Iko Dark Hollow, It Must Have Been The Roses, On The Road Again, Jack-A-Roe, Csasidy, China Doll -> Ripple ..Electric -1 :Jack Straw -> Sugaree, Little Red Rooster, Brown-Eyed WomenYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod102309.mp3Be well and be kind to each other my friends..

This week we get to listen to one of the best second sets that the band produced in 1983.. Each of these songs individually is played with a verve that will bring a smile to your face, but the totality, as is often the case with the Dead, is much more than the beauty of the individual songs.I could tell you how much I enjoy this particular china->rider, or the wonderful Space into the best St. Stephen of the last three the band played, but I'd rather you simply enjoy this set and the joy that I hope it brings you...Grateful DeadHartford Civic CenterHartford, CT.October 15, 1983set 2:China Cat-> 6:17.47I Know You Rider 7:26.39Playing in the Band-> 16:03.70China Doll-> 7:55.08Drums-> 8:44.38Space-> 9:44.16Saint Stephen-> 7:52.60Throwing Stones-> 9:02.12Saturday Night 4:43.08encore:Brokedown Palace 5:53.00You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod101609.mp3thanks for picking us up - and for your support my friends.PS Happy Birthday Bobby Weir!

First off I want to tell you all how much I value and appreciate your requests and comments! I wish I could play every one! I can't, but here's one I can, this week a request for a show from Hartford CT, back in 1983 - and this is a very very fine show.. We'll listen to the first set this week - this set is so good even the Day Job is a Keeper!!!Grateful DeadHartford Civic CenterHartford, CT.October 15, 1983Tuning-> Feel Like a Stranger Direwolf Minglewood Blues Brown Eyed Women Wang Dang Doodle Big Railroad Blues Let it Grow-> Day Job You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod100909.mp3My thanks to those of you who are able to support the Deadpod - and to everyone who picks it up and enjoys hearing the boys!!!Have a wonderful week, my friends!

This week we have one of the finest shows of a very fine run of shows that happened during the fallof 1991 - this one from the Boston Gardens on September 24th, 1991. Bruce is a definite force during this first set and I hope you enjoy the Big Railroad Blues as much as I do..9/24/91 - Grateful DeadBoston Garden - Boston, MATuningLet The Good Times RollFeel Like A StrangerAltheaIt's All Over NowHigh TimeBeat It On Down The LineBig Railroad BluesDesolation RowNew Speedway BoogieYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod092509.mp3P.S. I have started a facebook page for the Deadpod if you're interested in chatting about the shows.. I'm trying to figure out how to add a widget for it here but haven't figured that out yet. :)

I had a request from one of my long time listeners for some primal Dead.. preferably from '67..Well I have been wanting to break this out for a while and while its not quite '67 its only a month off.. Jan of '68 .. although there has been some discussion as to the legitimacy of the date and venue of this show.. what there is no question of is that this is a helluva piece of early Dead music.. I really enjoy the Born Cross-Eyed, well and the Spanish Jam and the Dark Star.. and and : ) Seriously this piece will take several listens to fully digest ..Enjoy this sample of electric. live, Good Old Grateful Dead...Grateful DeadEagles Auditorium, Seattle WA1/22/68AlligatorThat's It For The Other One ->New Potato Caboose ->Born Cross-Eyed ->Feedback ->Spanish Jam ->Dark Star ->China Cat Sunflower ->The Eleven ->Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) ->Feedback ->And We Bid You Good NightYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod091809.mp3As always my thanks for your support.. :)

This week we have the first set of a great show that was performed 29 years ago today - from the Civic Center in Providence RI. I always enjoy the energy of these 1980 shows - Brent is still new to the band and Jerry is in *fine* voice.In this first set the Althea and Far From Me are highlights for myself...I hope this helps bring a smile to your face this Labor Day weekend!Grateful Dead - September 4, 1980Civic Center - Providence, RISet 1:Feel Like A StrangerPeggy-OCassidyDire WolfNew Minglewood BluesAltheaLooks Like RainFar From MeChina Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderYou can find this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod090409.mp3Again have a fun and SAFE Labor day weekend - and thanks for your support!!!Summertime done.. come and gone.. my oh my!

This week we have the entire second set of the Dead's wonderful performance at the Orlando Arena on April 7th, 1991. A splendid example of Garcia and Hornsby, this set opens with a splendid Crazy Fingers into an always enjoyable Playin'>Uncle John's>Playin' sandwich... I especially enjoy the jamming in the Playin' reprise, which goes into a very enjoyable drumz>space segment. The set closes with a wonderful Hornsby presence on the 'Baby Blue' encore.. Grateful DeadOrlando ArenaOrlando, FL04/07/91 Crazy Fingers > Playing In The Band > Uncle John's Band > Playing In The Band > Drums > SpaceBox Of Rain (05:09)Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad (08:07)Turn On Your Lovelight (06:24)ENCORE It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (07:15) You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod082809.mp3 Thanks so much for your support, for I couldn't keep the Deadpod coming without it.. .

As I'm sure you know, this weekend marks the 40th anniversary of Woodstock..of course the Grateful Dead played there - in fact they were one of the headliners - yet they thought so little of their performance there that they never had anything good to say about it..Whether the Dead's performance was any worse than any number of shows is an open question, yet the significance of the event for the culture Zeitgeist is beyond question.. We start this week's Deadpod with a discussion with author Pete Fornatale, whose new book Back to the Garden, The Story of Woodstock presents an oral history of this amazing event..We then listen to two songs from the Dead's performance that night -High Time and Lovelight, the latter where the band is joined by a very high Ken Babbs...Hope you enjoy the show..Grateful Dead8-16-69Max Yasgur's Farm,Bethel, New YorkHigh TimeLovelightYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod081409.mp3Thanks for your support, my friends!

Hello Friends!This week I've decided to spotlight one of the best shows from what was really quite a good tour - Spring 1991 - this show is from Orlando, Florida, from April 7th.. Its another show where the interplay between Garcia and Hornsby causes some wonderful sparks to fly.. add to that the Reuben and Cherise and its a very interesting listen.. I hope you enjoy it.Grateful DeadOrlando ArenaOrlando, FL04/07/91Jack Straw (06:07)Sugaree (12:34)Wang Dang Doodle (08:38)Row Jimmy (10:11)Black Throated Wind (06:2Reuben And Cherise (08:17The Promised Land (04:48)You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod082109.mp3Be well and safe my friends - thanks for your support!!

This week we get to listen to the conclusion of this marvelous recording of March 23, 1972 at the Academy of Music, in NYC, NY.The Dark Star here is spectacular.Grateful DeadMarch 23, 1972 Academy of Music, New York, New Yorkend of set 2:Two Souls In CommunionMexicali BluesDark StarBig Boss ManNot Fade Away ->Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad ->Not Fade AwayCrowdYou can listen to this week's deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod073109.mp3I hope you enjoy the show.. my sincere thanks for your kind support!!! Be well my friends...

This week we have part 2 of this classic show from the famous Academy of Music run in NYC, from 1972. This contains a great set of classic Dead tunes: You Win Again, Jack Straw, Comes A Time.. and on and on.. it really brings a smile to my face to listen to this classic Good 'Old Grateful Dead - and I hope it does for you too!!Grateful Dead - March 23, 1972Academy of Music - New York, NYYou Win AgainJack StrawNext Time You See MePlaying In The BandComes A TimeMe And Bobby McGeeCasey JonesTuningTruckin'Ramble On RoseYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod072409.mp3Be well my friends and thanks for your kind support!!!

This week's Deadpod features a real treasure - this one again from Charlie Miller - in fact this recording from Mr. Miller's collection was given the tracking SHNID of 100000 from etree.org in honor of his efforts in preserving and disseminating the wonderful recorded legacy of the Grateful Dead.. This show was never before available in such a complete representation and it *is* a beauty.. from the famous 'Academy of Music' shows in NYC back in 1972...Grateful Dead - March 23, 1972Academy of Music - New York, NYset 1:China Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderBlack Throated WindChinatown ShuffleBrown Eyed WomenBeat It On Down The LineCumberland BluesLooks Like RainMr. CharlieTennessee JedEl PasoYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071709.mp3

I'll get up and fly away................. fly away...........That's one of my all-time favorite refrains..... and we get to listen to a wonderful version on this week's Deadpod.... as well as a sweet Knockin' On Heaven's door encore..I also followed up the end of the 2nd set with a nod to the recently completed Dead tour - filling a request from a persistent, but sweet listener :) Grateful Dead6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mt. View, CA end of set 2:Drums->Space-> The Other One->Wharf Rat->Around and AroundEncore:Knockin' On Heaven's DoorThe Dead5/10/09 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mr.View, CAUnbroken ChainYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071009.mp3Thanks for your support!! Be well my friends!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!This week we have special Deadpod - not only do we get to listen to the first part of the second set of the June 15th, 1990 show at Shoreline, but we have an interview with Mark Karan, long time guitarist for Ratdog and all-around good guy...Mark has a new CD that just came out: Walk Through the Fire, and we talk to Mark about the CD and his plans for the near future, we also listen to a couple tunes from the CD..Grateful Dead6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mt. View, CA set 2:Scarlet Begonias->Fire on the Mountain, Blow Away->Man Smart, Woman Smarter->He's GoneMark Karan Interview, Easy Wind, Annie Don't Lie from the cd Walk Through the Fire.you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod070309.mp3I hope you have a very safe and happy 4th!!thanks for your support..

This week's show is again, a fine example of the Summer tour of 1985 - this week the 2nd set from Blossom Music Center, June 25th, 1985. This set starts out with a great Gimme Some Lovin into a fine China ->Rider.. the Playin' is no slouch and it picks back up after Drums.. I hope you enjoy it!!6/25/85 - Grateful DeadBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OH Gimme Some Lovin' -> China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider Playing In The Band -> Drums -> Space -> The Wheel -> Playing In The Band -> China Doll -> Sugar Magnoliae: Touch Of GreyYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod061909.mp3A Huge shout out and thank you to my great friends who've contributed to the Deadpod, including of course Keeley Electronics, and all of you who have donated to the show.. Thank You!

This week's show is a great way to welcome summer, and another listener request.. from one of my favorite tours - Summer of 1990..I think the band was firing on all cylinders for this one and hope you enjoy it as much as I do..Grateful Dead 6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mountain View CAset 1:Help on the Way->Slipknot!->Franklin's Tower, New Minglewood Blues, Just A Little Light, Stagger Lee, Desolation Row, Ramble on Rose, Hell In a BucketNext week - set 2 and a great new CD..You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062609.mp3thanks for listening and for your support!!

This week another listener request - this time for a show from the summer tour of 1985 - and that immediately brought this show to mind. Uneven, like most shows from that tour, flashes of brilliance that certainly makes listening worthwhile - I hope you agree!This week the first set: 6/25/85 - Grateful DeadBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHDay Tripper ->West L.A. FadeawayC C RiderDire WolfBeat It On Down The LineRow JimmyMe And My Uncle ->Big RiverBig Railroad BluesJack Straw ->Might As WellAside from the dreadful Day Tripper, I think the rest of this is quite enjoyable!! Hope you enjoy it too..You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod061209.mp3thanks for listening and for your support..

This week we have the pleasure of hearing the second set of the Jerry Band from the Greek, with Bonnie Raitt sitting in on 2 numbers, from 8/30/87...I'll Take A Melody, Think, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, And It Stoned Me, That Lucky Ol' Sun,Midnight Moonlight.Hope you enjoy it...you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod060509.mp3Thanks for your support, we couldn't do the Deadpod without it..

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Friends!I hope you're ready for a wild ride, because this week's Deadpod is ready to roll!When I listen to this the pure genius and virtuosity of Garcia floods my mind.. especially in the insanely beautiful jam into and out of the Eleven....I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did, when I was out walking through the beautiful woods of Michigan this week listening to it!Grateful Dead - April 23, 1969The Ark - Boston, MASet 2:Morning DewHard To HandleDoin' That RagAlligator ->Drums ->Jam ->The Eleven ->Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) ->Feedback ->And We Bid You Good NightNot Fade Away teaseIt's All Over Now, Baby BlueYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod052209.mp3My thanks for your support!!! Please have a safe and very pleasant holiday weekend!

I receive quite a few requests for shows to play on the Deadpod - and unfortunately can't publish all of them, but I've had a few requests recently for some "primal" Dead. Coinciding with this request was the release of a new version of the classic show we're going to start to listen to this week, without one of the brutal cuts that plagued all earlier versions, from master collector Charlie Miller, so it seemed to me that the fates were telling me to bring this show to you.. I'm certain you'll enjoy this - the band just *smokes* on this one, my friends..Grateful DeadVenueThe ArkLocationBoston, MA Date4/23/69 - Wednesday Set 1:IntroductionHe Was A Friend Of MineDark Star ->St. Stephen ->It's A Sin ->St. Stephen ->Cryptical Envelopment ->Drums ->The Other One ->Cryptical Envelopment ->Sittin' On Top Of The World ->Turn On Your Lovelightt. Stephen ->It's A Sin ->St. Stephen ->Cryptical Envelopment ->Drums ->The Other One ->Cryptical Envelopment ->Sittin' On Top Of The World ->Turn On Your LovelightYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod051509.mp3As always, thanks so much for your kind comments as well as your monetary support of the Deadpod - you're the BEST!

Hello friends -this week we get to hear the second set of this great 1973 show from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Oct. 29th, 1973.I love these '73 shows and I am sure you'll love hearing the Brokedown Palace right in the middle of set 2, as well as the wonderful Truckin'->Drums->Other One->Wharf Rat! Whew! Grateful Dead Venue Kiel Auditorium Location St. Louis, MO Date 10/29/73 - Monday Two The Promised Land [#2:50] > Bertha [6:08] > Greatest Story Ever Told [4:10] ; Dead Air [0:06] % Loser [4:55] % Dead Air [0:09] ; Big River [5:25] ; Dead Air [2:35] ; Brokedown Palace [5:49] ; Dead Air [0:05] % Dead Air [0:10] ; Truckin' [7:09] > Jam [9:20] ; Drums [2:26] > The Other One [22:33] > Wharf Rat [10:25] > Sugar Magnolia [8:41] Have a great week my friends and thanks as always for your kind support..You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod050809.mp3

This time in May is one of my favorite times of the year - not only is it usually beautiful outside, but it marks so many wonderful memories.. of course in Louisville it marks the Kentucky Derby - and I always like to play this old chestnut the weekend of the Derby so I'm honoring that tradition this year by bringing you this wonderful show from 1973...Grateful DeadVenueKiel AuditoriumLocationSt. Louis, MO Date10/29/73 - MondayOneCold Rain And Snow ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Brown Eyed Women ; Mexicali Blues ; Don't Ease Me In ; Black Throated Wind ; Tennessee Jed ; The Race Is On ; Row Jimmy ; El Paso ; Eyes Of The World > China Doll ; Around And Around I love this period in GD history and I hope you enjoy this week's show - I'll play the second set next week!You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod050109.mp3Thanks as always for your support and be well my friends.

This week we can have the the pleasure of hearing the second set from this marvelous show from the spring of 1977, April 27th from the Capitol Theater in Passaic N.J. This is a great, classic 77 setlist, including a Scarlet->Fire, Good Lovin', Terrapin and a Morning Dew! I'm sure you'll enjoy this one...it goes GREAT with the spring weather! Grateful Dead 4/27/77 Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ source: FM reel master taped by Jerry MooreTwo Estimated Prophet [8:15] ; Scarlet Begonias [8:36] > Fire On The Mountain [7:27] > Good Lovin' [5:11] ; Ramble On Rose [6:57] ; Samson And Delilah [6:55] ; Terrapin Station [10:26] > Morning Dew [12:38] Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:05] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod042409.mp3

Ah they say in spring a young man's thoughts turn to .. well I guess I'm not that young.. my thoughts turn to the famous spring of '77 tour...This week we have the pleasure of listening to a newly released copy of a well known show from that spring, this comes to us from the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ, compliments of well-known taper Jerry Moore... Grateful Dead Venue Capitol Theatre Location Passaic, NJ Date 4/27/77 - Wednesday One The Promised Land [4:06] ; Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:41] ; Looks Like Rain [8:10] ; Sugaree [12:06] ; El Paso [4:39] ; Row Jimmy [9:17] ; New Minglewood Blues [4:53] ; Loser [8:08] ; The Music Never Stopped [6:55] I never tire of hearing how tight and aware the band was during this time, and I hope you enjoy this week's show...You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod041709.mp3As always thanks so much for your support!!

This week we will hear the second set from this first appearance of Vince Welnick with the Grateful Dead, 9/7/90, at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield Ohio.. This set features some finely played jams - I'm particulary fond of the Crazy Fingers->Playin' In the Band, and I've always loved the Black Peter..I hope you enjoy this fine example of 'later day' Dead ...Grateful Dead - September 7, 1990Richfield Coliseum - Richfield, OHset 2:TuningChina Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderTruckin' ->Crazy Fingers ->Playing In The Band ->Drums ->Space ->I Need A Miracle ->Black Peter ->Turn On Your LovelightKnockin' On Heaven's DoorYou can hear this week's deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod041009.mp3Thanks so much for listening and for your support!!!

Hello Friends - this week I decided to bring you a historic show - this marked the first time Vince Welnick played with the band. The show itself is quite well-played, the band still had the energy that marked most of the year 1990. While I know Vince isn't everyone's cup of tea, I still think there's plenty to like in this set, and hope you'll enjoy this first set this week, and the second, next week..Grateful Dead - September 7, 1990Richfield Coliseum - Richfield, OHset 1: Cold Rain & Snow ->Walkin' BluesRamble On RoseMe And My Uncle ->Big RiverAltheaWhen I Paint My MasterpieceBird SongPicasso MoonU.S. BluesYou can listen to this week's deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod040309.mp3I'm in the process of moving my family to our new home in Michigan this week (finally!!) so I hope there aren't any problems with the podcast - if there are I may not be around to fix them for a few days, so I ask for your patience in advance.. thank you :)

This week we have the pleasure of hearing set 2 from September 18th, 1982 at the Boston Garden. The set opens with an inspired 'Samson & Delilah' - followed by a marvelous Uncle John's ->Playin' .. I really enjoy Brent's keyboard in the Uncle John's.. then there is one of the first 'Throwin' Stones '.. out of and into space.. the Baby Blue encore is Jerry at his best..Grateful Dead Boston Garden Boston, MADate 9/18/82 - SaturdaySamson And Delilah [6:46] ; Uncle John's Band [9:51] > Playing In The Band [9:30] > Drums [6:41] > Space [4:06] > Throwing Stones [6:09] > Space [1:05] > The Wheel [4:57] > Truckin' [7:42] > Wharf Rat [8:39] > Around And Around [4:00] > One More Saturday Night [4:31] Encore: It's All Over Now, Baby Blue I hope you enjoy this .. thanks so much for picking us up and for your support!!You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod032709.mp3

And this week... one of the paradigmatic Dark Stars.... a truly historic piece of primal Dead - the performance captured here marks a truly momentous moment in GD history.. there's no sense in trying to capture it in words, let your mind experience it... Grateful DeadFillmore East New York, NY 2/13/70b - FridayDark Star [29:21] > Cryptical Envelopment [1:56] > Drums [7:36] > The Other One [13:48] > Cryptical Envelopment [6:38] > Turn On Your Lovelight [30:12]Encore [0:56] ; And We Bid You Good Night [2:19#]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod031309.mp3I want to thank each of you for listening and making the task of bringing you the Deadpod each week one of the joys of my life.. thanks for your support!!

Time for something a little different, here's a show I've wanted to play for some time, a really solid show that features Jerry in fine voice and the band playing tightly.. I especially enjoy the Jack Straw->Sugaree opener and the West LA in the first set, Bobby announces it's Brent's birthday (which its not).. but Brent does close the set with a fine 'Far From Me'....Please note: I understand that I had a misplaced song in the original podcast - my appologies - if you downloaded the first version you may need to re-download the corrected one..Grateful Dead Boston Garden Boston, MADate 9/18/82 - SaturdayOne Jack Straw [5:03] > Sugaree [11:43] ; Mama Tried [2:31] > Mexicali Blues [4:49] ; West L.A. Fadeaway [7:56] ; Little Red Rooster [7:33] ; Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:49] ; Cassidy [6:02] ; Far From Me [4:15]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod032009.mp3As always, thanks so much for listening and for your support!!

This week on the Deadpod - more of this historic performance from February 13th, 1970 at the Fillmore East. This week we get to hear the wonderful late show electric set 1, with a fine China->Rider, Dire Wolf and Smokestack Lightnin.. then the famous Acoustic set, part of which was featured on the History of the Grateful Dead Vol. 1 Bear's Choice release.. Monkey and the Engineer and Katie Mae are favorites of mine.. Grateful DeadFillmore East New York, NY 2/13/70b - Friday One [2:48:09 +] [1:15 Intro by Robert Hunter] ; China Cat Sunflower [2:53] > Jam [2:07] > I Know You Rider [4:13] ; [0:53] ; Me And My Uncle [3:10] ; [1:07] ; Dire Wolf [3:58] ; [0:59] ; Smokestack Lightnin' [18:00] ; [5:22] ; Monkey And The Engineer [1:37] ; [0:53] ; Little Sadie [2:45] ; [0:15] ; Wake Up Little Susie [2:36] > Black Peter [7:20] ; Uncle John's Band [6:50#] ; [3:12] ; Katie Mae [3:57] ; [2:54] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod030609.mp3I want to thank you all SO much for your support during the fund drive!! You are the BEST! I also want to welcome a sponsor to the Deadpod: George's Music.. on the web at: http://georgesmusiconline.com

First off a big Thank you to all of you who were able to contribute to the Deadpod! I'm really honored that you enjoy the shows enough to help financially - thanks so much!! This week we're blessed with a new release of a complete recording of one of the favorite shows in GD history - this comes to us from February 13th, 1970 at the Fillmore East in New York City, NY. This new release is the complete show, which we'll be hearing over the next couple of weeks. This week we'll hear the early show.... Grateful Dead Fillmore East New York, NYDate 2/13/70a - Friday One [50:48 +] Cold Rain And Snow [5:27] ; [1:03] ; Beat It On Down The Line [2:01] ; [0:27] ; Good Lovin' [1:41] > Drums [2:04] > Good Lovin' [4:41] % [0:33] ; Mama Tried [2:31] > Black Peter [9:12] ; [1:50] ; Hard To Handle [6:12] % Saint Stephen [6:35] > Not Fade Away [9:02]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod022709.mp3Be well friends, and thanks for picking us up!

Hello !!This week we have the pleasure of sharing the second set from this great 1981 show.. it starts off with a fabulous Shakedown, and contains lots of my personal favorites.. I just really enjoy this setlist and I think Jerry and the boys are performing this at a real high level.. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do....Grateful Dead Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC4/30/81 - Thursday Two Shakedown Street [11:56] > Samson And Delilah [7:47] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [7:09] ; Estimated Prophet [11:58] > Eyes Of The World [7:49] > Drums [10:22] > Space [3:05] > Truckin' [8:24] > Black Peter [9:48] > Around And Around [3:59] > Johnny B. Goode [3:58]Encore Casey Jones [5:39]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod020609.mp3Thanks for picking us up!!! Have a WONDERFUL week!