The Deadpod

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'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

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!!!

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 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'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 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!

This week I have a real high energy set to fight off those winter doldrums.. this comes to us from 4/30/81 - Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro NC.. I really enjoy the sound of this show and think you will too - the Alabama Getaway is especially hot! Grateful Dead Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC4/30/81 - Thursday One Jack Straw [5:17] ; Peggy-O [6:24] > C C Rider [7:56] ; Alabama Getaway [4:49] > Greatest Story Ever Told [3:46] ; Loser [6:53] ; Looks Like Rain [7:47] ; China Cat Sunflower [6:14] > I Know You Rider [5:27]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod013009.mp3thanks to all of you who've sent me good wishes - I really appreciate it.. be well and enjoy the show!

Hello Friends!! Despite my general state of confusion and uncertainty following my move I decided to share some Grateful Dead music in which I found some comfort this last week.. Not surprisingly, its from 1973 - its not a complete show, but nevertheless I so enjoy the way the band listened to each other and interacted that year that I decided to bring it to you this week.. I think you'll really enjoy the China Doll, Truckin'->Nobody's Fault->Eyes segment in particular... Grateful Dead Pittsburgh Civic Arena Pittsburgh, PA 9/24/73 - MondayPartial 1st Set: Loose Lucy [6:47] ; Looks Like Rain [7:21] ; Row Jimmy ; Big River [4:35]Partial 2nd Set: Merry-Go-Round Broke Down ->Greatest Story Ever Told [5:09] ; China Doll [5:41] ; Truckin' [9:02] > Nobody's Fault But Mine* [3:20] > Jam [0:58] > Eyes Of The World [13:34]++ = with Martin Fierro and Joe Ellis on horns* = first Nobody's Fault since 7/17/66 [799 shows]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod012309.mp3thanks so much for being here and for your support - not sure what I would do without the Deadpod!!

This week we have the pleasure of listening to the 2nd, electric set of this wonderful show from July 14th, 1970 at the Euphoria Ballroom in San Rafael CA. Despite a few flaws (amazingly few I think for a show that happened over 38 years ago :) I think you'll enjoy this fine set. I always treasure a good 'Easy Wind' and the Cryptical->Other One->Cryptical is wild, young Dead at its best..then we get a Cosmic Charlie! Grateful DeadEuphoria Ballroom San Rafael, CADate 7/14/70 - Tuesday Casey Jones [4:28] ; [0:08] % [0:14] El Paso [5:38] ; [0:28] ; China Cat Sunflower [3:30] > Jam [2:29] > I Know You Rider [4:22] ; [0:09] % Easy Wind [#2:40] ; [0:09] % [0:04] Me And My Uncle [3:26] ; [0:04] ; Cryptical Envelopment [2:01] > Drums [7:04] > The Other One [10:12] > Cryptical Envelopment [5:18] > Cosmic Charlie [7:58] ; [0:13] % [0:04] ; Drums [0:52] > Good Lovin' [1:54] > Drums [0:08] > Good Lovin'[3:#23] > Uncle John's Band [7:20] ; [0:04]On a personal note, this marks the last Deadpod to come to you from my home for the last 28 years, Columbia Missouri. I am relocating to Lansing Michigan this week, and so there may be a week or two sabbatical as I try to get oriented to my new surroundings. This means saying good-bye to my good friends at KOPN, 89.5 FM. While I have some hopes of continuing our relationship, I want everyone there to know how much I love them and thank them for all their support over the years! I do hope to continue broadcasting the Deadpod from Michigan, thanks to the kind support of my wonderful listeners.. thanks so much!

I do hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! The band often played very good runs up to the famous New Year's Eve shows - often these shows would be better than the NYE show itself. This week I decided to bring you one of these 'NYE' run shows, this one from 1990. Bruce Hornsby is with the band and does a wonderful Valley Road to end this first set. I'll bring you the second set next week - I hope you enjoy it.. Grateful Dead Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 12/30/90 - Sunday One Bertha ; Feel Like A Stranger ; Candyman ; Me And My Uncle > Maggie's Farm ; High Time ; Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again ; Tennessee Jed ; Valley RoadYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod122608.mp3Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! This week I'll bring you the second set from December 30th 1990 at Oakland CA. A great set list, and if you like shows with Bruce Hornsby sitting in I think you'll find this to be a good one. A really nice example of one of the more high energy shows of a generally well played year. Grateful Dead Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 12/30/90 - SundayMississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo > Looks Like Rain ; Crazy Fingers > Playing In The Band > Drums > Space > Terrapin Station > Sugar MagnoliaEncore U.S. BluesYou can hear the deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod010209.mp3Many thanks for your support - I do hope you have a great 2009!

Merry Christmas!I do hope this finds all of you well and happy this holiday season - its a time we should all reflect on the blessings we have, hard as that is sometimes during times like these.. As always I like to bring you some acoustic music this time of year.. So here is a set from the famous fall of 1980 shows.. as well as a couple wonderful Garcia/Grisman cuts from an NPR interview they did in 1993.. Grateful Dead Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA 10/2/80 - Thursday One Dark Hollow [#3:19] ; Iko Iko [3:42] ; The Race Is On [2:55] ; To Lay Me Down [8:58] ; Cassidy [5:06] ; Jack-A-Roe [4:37] ; On The Road Again[3:13] ; Bird Song [7:37] > Ripple [4:47]Jerry Garcia & David GrismanNPR StudiosNYC, NY9/17/93Shady Grove, Jenny Jenkins, So WhatYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121908.mp3I wish all of you peace and happiness this Christmas season.......... thanks for all your support and for being there for me.

Hope you had a wonderful holiday - this week I'm going to finish playing that wonderful show from 1971 we started two weeks ago - this second part features an absolutely inspired Not Fade Away->Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad into one of those classic Pigpen Lovelights.. Grateful Dead - August 4, 1971Terminal Island Correctional Facility - San Pedro, CACumberland Blues, Big Boss Man, Sugaree, El Paso, Mr. CharlieNot Fade Away->Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad ->LovelightYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod12058.mp3thanks for picking us up and be well and safe, my friends.

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.. I know how grateful I am for all my blessings and hope you feel the same way.. This week I continue my tradition of bringing you acoustic Dead around the holidays.Two shows this week - the first from the iconic accoustic sets from the fall of 1980:Grateful Dead - September 30, 1980 Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CAOn The Road Again, Jack-A-Roe, Monkey And The Engineer, Bird Song, Dark Hollow, Rosalie McFallHeaven Help The Fool, China Doll, Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie -> RippleThe second, a bit lower souond quality but still so fun to listen to.. is sometimes attributed to the 'Bob Weir band' - but Jerry sits in for all of the show and Mickey for most of it.. photos also show Phil there.. Rambler Room - Loyola University Chicago, IL 11/17/78a - Friday One Winin' Boy Blues [4:09] ; Tom Dooley [3:15] ; This Time Forever [4:38] ; Deep Elem Blues [3:19] ; KC Moan [3:38] ; Knockin' On Heaven's Door [7:59] ; Big Boy Pete [3:18] ; Jack-A-Roe [4:32] ; Dark Hollow [3:39] ; Oh Boy [2:08]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112808.mp3Thanks for picking us up.. Enjoy and be well, my friends!

This week we have the pleasure of listening to the second set of 6/26/76. Just from the setlist you can see this is a truly classic set.. I have a fondness for a great Playin' and this show also has a wonderful Crazy Fingers, and a beautiful Stella Blue.. Grateful Dead Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL 6/26/76 - SaturdayTwo Playing In The Band [15:06] > Saint Stephen [9:46] > The Wheel [5:37] > Playing In The Band Reprise [2:42] % Samson And Delilah [5:46] % Crazy Fingers [8:28] > Stella Blue [10:57] ; [2:27] ; Around And Around [6:55] > One More Saturday Night [4:31]Encore U.S. Blues [5:07]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod111408.mp3Thanks for picking us up.. hope you enjoy it!

This week we have the pleasure of listening to the second set of 6/26/76. Just from the setlist you can see this is a truly classic set.. I have a fondness for a great Playin' and this show also has a wonderful Crazy Fingers, and a beautiful Stella Blue.. Grateful Dead Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL 6/26/76 - SaturdayTwo Playing In The Band [15:06] > Saint Stephen [9:46] > The Wheel [5:37] > Playing In The Band Reprise [2:42] % Samson And Delilah [5:46] % Crazy Fingers [8:28] > Stella Blue [10:57] ; [2:27] ; Around And Around [6:55] > One More Saturday Night [4:31]Encore U.S. Blues [5:07]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod111408.mp3Thanks for picking us up.. hope you enjoy it!

This week's Deadpod was suggested to me by a posting on a list server I belong to that claimed this show had "the best" Peggy O ever... now I'm not a believer in that sort of thing generally - too many wonderful versions of these songs to identify, in most cases, "the best" version of any of them.. but it did get me to pull this one out and give it a listen..I was pleased and hope you will be too .. 2nd set next week.. Grateful Dead Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL 6/26/76 - SaturdayOne The Promised Land [3:59] ; [1:17] ; Sugaree [9:27] % Cassidy [4:12] % Row Jimmy [9:48] % Mama Tried [2:43] Tennessee Jed [8:53] % Looks Like Rain [7:41] % Scarlet Begonias % Lazy Lightnin' [2:54] > Supplication [4:39] ; [1:33] ; Peggy-O [7:53] ; The Music Never Stopped [5:55]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod110708.mp3Be well and thanks for picking us up! Posted by the professor at 5:51 AM

The wheel keeps turning and it can't slow down.... I thought it appropriate to play something to start this week's Deadpod in memory of a lovely man and wonderful musician, Merl Saunders.. I think you'll enjoy the rest of the show from the Centrum - a great Terrapin and the always nice Dear Mr. Fantasy->Hey Jude are highlights for me.. Have a WONDERFUL HalloweenMerl Saunders & Jerry Garcia - 'That's the Touch I Like", 3/1/75 Keystone Berkeley CAGrateful Dead The Centrum Worcester, MA 4/9/88 - SaturdayLooks Like Rain [9:03] ; Terrapin Station [11:11] > Drums [6:43] > Space [7:11] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:01] > I Need A Miracle [3:17] > Dear Mr. Fantasy [3:40] > Hey Jude Reprise [4:04] > Throwing Stones [9:07] > Not Fade Away [8:57] and of course.. Werewolves of London, 10/31/91 Oakland CAYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod103108.mp3Keep your fingers crossed, and please vote this tuesday!!!

This week would have marked the 56th Birthday of Brent Mydland - so I decided to play something from the late 80s- a period where I really enjoy Brent's contributions. An interesting set list and some inspired playing from both Brent and Jerry (especially in the 2nd set which I'll be bringing you next week).. Grateful Dead The Centrum Worcester, MADate 4/9/88 - SaturdayOne Big Boss Man [4:52] ; Walkin' Blues [8:01] ; Far From Me [5:37] ; Candyman [6:51] ; Me And My Uncle [2:41] > Mexicali Blues [5:53] ; Tennessee Jed [7:50] ; When I Paint My Masterpiece [4:59] ; Deal [7:07]Two Hell In A Bucket [7:10] > Iko Iko [5:42]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod102408.mp3Thanks for all the good wishes sent to me on my surgery - I'm getting a little better each day :) Also of note, I just sent out the copies of 'Rockin' The Cradle' - if you don't receive yours in a week and are expecting it get in touch... Thanks as always for all your support !! Have a great week!

This week we're treated to the second set of October 2nd, 1977 from Portland OR. I think you'll find this to be a a real treat - a wonderful Samson kicks it off, followed by a nearly perfect Scarlet->Fire. I think you'll love what Garcia does here - especially in the transition! The Playin' that follows becomes gloriously out there - I think you'll find Phil is really taking the lead here and in the great jams that follow - the Truckin' and Other One are really fabulous examples of this era of the Dead at its best.. Grateful Dead Paramount Theatre Portland, OR 10/2/77 - SundaySamson And Delilah [6:31] ; Scarlet Begonias [8:57] > Fire On The Mountain [11:45] ; Funiculi Funicula [0:36] ; Playing In The Band [8:59] > Drums [6:02] > The Wheel [5:20] > Truckin' [8:53] > The Other One [7:18] > Wharf Rat [10:53] > Sugar Magnolia [8:50]Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:09]I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who made contributions during my pledge drive - once again I can only express my thanks and tell you that Deadheads are the kindest folks around.. I'll have those Egypt CD sets out to you as soon as I get them in from Rhino (and I'm back up and around).. speaking of up and around, there won't be a Deadpod next week - I have to get some surgery done on my leg next week and know I won't be back in time for next Friday's show.. sorry about that.. hopefully I'll feel up to it for the week of the 24th... You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod101008.mp3Be well and thanks so much for picking us up!