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This week we get a second set that is almost as hot as the weather around here this week - it comes to us from July 1st 1980 in San Diego California. An excellent China>Rider opens the set and contains some of my favorite jamming of the evening.. the China cat jams from Garcia in particular are noteworthy, as is Brent's contributions. A rare 2nd set Peggy-O follows CC Rider, then we are treated to an early Brent contribution of 'Far From Me'. The boys take off from there with some great combos the rest of the way.. I love the Wharf Rat in particular but the playing throughout is full of energy and emotion.. I hope you enjoy it.. They return for a double encore .. featuring 'Alabama Getaway' and of course, 'Johnny B Goode'.. Grateful Dead San Diego International Sports Arena San Diego, CA 7/1/80 - Tuesday Two China Cat Sunflower [8:09] > I Know You Rider [6:25] > C C Rider [6:57] ; Peggy-O[7:27] ; Far From Me [3:59] ; Uncle John's Band [7:39] > Playing In The Band [10:52] > Drums [9:05] > Space [7:28] > Truckin' [7:53]> Wharf Rat [10:48] > Around And Around [4:14] > Good Lovin' [7:17] Encores: Alabama Getaway [5:11] > Johnny B. Goode [4:15] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071020.mp3 Thank you for your support of the Deadpod! Be well and take care of yourselves!

Happy July 4th! This week's Deadpod takes place back on July 1, 1980 in San Diego California, where the Dead would play a very nice show at the Sports Arena. This week we will hear the 1st set, which opens with a great Jack Straw > Franklin's Tower combo. They only did this opening combo eight times, but I think its a great way to open a show. El Paso and Tennessee Jed folow, then another combo, Lazy Lightning into Supplication. A very nice Althea follows, with Jerry in good form. Then Bobby finishes this first set with another combo, Lost Sailor into Saint of Circumstance, Grateful Dead San Diego International Sports Arena San Diego, CA 7/1/80 - Tuesday One Jack Straw [6:07] > Franklin's Tower [13:31] > El Paso [4:30] ; Tennessee Jed [8:58] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:25] > Supplication [5:56] ; Althea[9:12] > Lost Sailor [6:13] > Saint Of Circumstance [6:19] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070320.mp3 I hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend. In what is surely the strangest summer ever, may you stay well and be kind to each other. thank you so much for your kind support

This week on the Deadpod we have another monumental set from the seminal year of 1974. This week of course from the show in Springfield MA, on June 30, 1974. Following Seastones, the boys came out with a fine 'China>Rider' a combo often used to good effect as a second set opener. The transition is quite fine. 'Big River' follows and shows the spark it had which made it an excellent second set tune. A stand-alone 'Scarlet Begonias' lets Jerry stretch out a bit next. The meat of this set however is the 'Truckin'>Eyes>Stella Blue'.. as always during this period 'Truckin' lets the boys take things to unexplored dimensions, but the 'Eyes' here is perhaps my favorite. 'Stella Blue' is sung very well also. A strong trifecta of 'Not Fade Away>Goin' Down the Road>One More Saturday Night' closes the set, which even without an encore comes in at just slightly less than two hours. Grateful Dead Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA 6/30/74 - Sunday Three China Cat Sunflower [11:12] > I Know You Rider [5:12] ; Big River [5:00] ; Scarlet Begonias [7:52] ; El Paso [4:06] ; U.S. Blues [5:35] > Truckin' [13:22] > Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam > Eyes Of The World [23:47] > Stella Blue [7:15] ; Not Fade Away [10:24] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:34] > One More Saturday Night [4:56] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062620.mp3 Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod! 'History's page will thus be carved in stone. And we are here, and we are on our own'

This week's selection - a birthday request from a good friend of the Deadpod - takes us back to the last show of the June 1974 east/midwest tour which took place in Springfield Massachusetts on June 30, 1974. The first set, which we will hear this week, features some outstanding leads by both Jerry and Phil and a great song selection. Be patient during the opening number 'Don't Ease Me In' which is plagued by mix problems (as were most opening numbers in the Wall of Sound era), they clear up for a beautiful rendition of 'Black Throated Wind'. 'Peggy O' follows, a relatively new song, this is only its fifth performance. 'Greatest Story Ever Told' is a sizzler, as is 'Cumberland Blues'. The highlight of this set, if not the show, is the 'Playin' In The Band' > 'Uncle John's Band' > Playin' sandwich. As usual during this time they take things to unexplored spaces and it makes for a most wonderful time. Grateful Dead Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA 6/30/74 - Sunday One Don't Ease Me In [3:32] ; Black Throated Wind [6:44] ; Peggy-O [5:19] ; Jack Straw [4:41] ; Loser [6:16] ; Greatest Story Ever Told [5:40] ; Cumberland Blues [6:04] ; Dire Wolf [4:18] ; Playing In The Band [19:07] > Uncle John's Band [8:54] > Playing In The Band [6:07] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061920.mp3 Thanks so much for listening and for your kind support! 'The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in And it speaks of a life that passes like dew'

This week we continue listening to the band's performance at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia PA on June 24, 1976 with a somewhat short, but quite sweet, second set. As with many great second sets, this one starts with a fine 'Help>Slip>Frank' containing an exceptional 'Slipknot!' . This fine recording, which has been available as a soundboard and an FM long before the first set, continues with a smoking 'Samson and Delilah', then a beautiful 'Wharf Rat', certainly one of the best of the year. A nice jam out of Wharf Rat then goes into an exceptional 'Dancin' In the Streets'. No Drums or Space on this set, they close with a very nice 'Sugar Magnolia'. No encore at this one.. Grateful Dead Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA 6/24/76 - Thursday Two Help On The Way [4:10] > Slipknot! [9:50] > Franklin's Tower [9:42] > Samson And Delilah [5:55] ; Wharf Rat [8:59] > Jam [2:07] > Dancing In The Street [12:57];[0:10] ; Sugar Magnolia [8:47] (1) You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061220.mp3 I hope you enjoy this fine performance - thanks so much for listening and for your kind support!

This week's Deadpod features a fine show from June 24, 1976 at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby PA, near Philadelphia. This spring '76 tour features mail order tickets for the first time, and rejuvenated vocals from Bob and Donna, who seem to have benefited from the time off. This particular show was broadcast on FM but this is a soundboard copy and I think it sounds great. This one also has a hilarious opening by Bob and Phil - worth keeping the rather longish tuning in place ;) I think you'll find that Keith is particularly fine throughout, but especially on Big River.. Listen to Jerry make that axe howl in Tennessee Jed ;) And what beats a first set Scarlet Begonias? Hope you enjoy. Grateful Dead Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA 6/24/76 - Thursday One Tuning and Stage Announcements Cold Rain And Snow [6:02] % Big River [5:22] % Friend Of The Devil [8:08] % Cassidy [4:15] % It Must Have Been The Roses [7:26] % Lazy Lightnin' [2:46] > Supplication [4:55] % Tennessee Jed [7:55] % Looks Like Rain [7:19] % Scarlet Begonias [10:22] % The Promised Land [3:56] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060520.mp3 Thanks for your support of the Deadpod! Be well.. Peace, Respect and Dignity to all!

A energized show from 49 years ago highlights this week's Deadpod, from Winterland on May 30, 1971. We only have a partial second set from this Sunday night show but its in fine quality and the band is in top form for this period. The recording starts with a partial 'I Know You Rider' and you immediately wish the entire show survived. A fine 'Sugar Magnolia' follows, and then 'Cumberland Blues' rocks out. Pigpen makes himself known with a powerful 'Big Boss Man'. 'Me & My Uncle' and 'Deal' follow, displaying the usual energy they were played during this time. 'Truckin' brings a big response from the crowd, but it leads into the highlight of the evening, a 15 minute plus 'Turn On Your Lovelight' that is pure Pigpen at his peak. 'Uncle John's Band' follows and then 'Casey Jones' closes out the set. A very energetic 'Johnny B Goode' ends the evening at must be well past the 2:00 AM curfew that Bill Graham warns us about following 'Lovelight'. This was released on a limited edition vinyl record store day release in November 2012. However this comes from the Charlie Miller tapes. Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 5/30/71 - Sunday Two (MISSING) China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider ; Sugar Magnolia ; Cumberland Blues ; Me And My Uncle ; Deal ; Truckin' > Turn On Your Love Light ; Uncle John's Band ; Casey Jones Encore Johnny B. Goode You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052920.mp3 Thanks so much for your kind support of the Deadpod Be well - enjoy life!

This week we are treated to the second set from the band's performance in Troy NY at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on May 7, 1978. This is a solid set throughout, featuring the opening Scarlet>Fire which clocks in at over 20 minutes with some exceptional Garcia licks. The 'Estimated Prophet' that follows features some nice Garcia work on the wahwah as well. 'He's Gone' slows things down a touch and leads into Drums. A great 'Iko, Iko' comes out of drums - and I read that Donna and Bob were doing a hulu dance during it ;) 'The Other One' that follows has some nice Phil bombs. 'Black Peter' follows and is as charged with emotion as any you'll hear. 'Around and Around' closes the set, and they come back for a 'U.S. Blues' encore. Grateful Dead Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY 5/7/78 - Sunday Two Scarlet Begonias [10:50] > Fire On The Mountain [10:00] ; Estimated Prophet [12:26] > He's Gone [12:14] > Drums [17:33] > Iko Iko [9:39] > The Other One [8:17] > Black Peter [12:27] > Around And Around [8:37] Encore U.S. Blues [5:52] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052220.mp3 My deepest thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod. Please take care and help someone smile today :)

This week's Deadpod will take us to May of 1978. This show took place in the Field House at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY on May the 7th, 1978, a place that was described as basically an aircraft hanger with terrible acoustics and hot as hell. Luckily the tape we have is pretty good overall because this was a show where you can tell that the band was in great spirits and having fun throughout. I think you'll find that Jerry and Donna, in particular are in great voice, and Keith and Phil are both having an exceptional evening. There are plenty of highlights to be had here - as well as alot of noodling and playing around between songs.. some of my favorites are the 'Dire Wolf', the great 'It's All Over Now' featuring some very nice Garcia licks, and Passenger, with Donna in great voice. The closing 'Music Never Stopped' reaches some very nice spots as well.. Grateful Dead Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY 5/7/78 - Sunday One Jack Straw [6:23] ; Dire Wolf [4:03] ; Mexicali Blues [3:42] > Mama Tried [2:36] ; Tennessee Jed [8:31] ; It's All Over Now [8:10] ; Friend Of The Devil [5:#43] ; Passenger [5:08] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:20] ; The Music Never Stopped [8:17] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051520.mp3 Please observe the safeguards to stay well, join us on Facebook if you like, and don't forget the Friday night 'Shakedown Street' videos on YouTube. thanks so much for your kind support.

Happy Mother's Day Weekend! This special Deadpod goes out in honor of all our Mothers..and this one is a huge dose of big ol' Grateful Dead lovin! This is the second (and third?) set from the band's performance on Mother's Day, May 12, 1974 in Reno Nevada. As I mentioned last week, this was an outdoor, Wall of Sound show with quite high winds, which complicated things a bit. In fact, Garcia was quite unhappy with their performance, saying afterwards that he wouldn't blame folks if they wanted a refund! Well I don't agree and hope you don't either.. while this is an embarrassment of riches you must pay particular attention to the Truckin'>Other One, embedded as they are with both a 'Nobody's Fault' jam and a 'Mind Left Body'' jam.. this is quintessential 74 Dead. Grateful Dead University of Nevada Reno, NV 5/12/74 - Sunday Two El Paso US Blues Greatest Story Ever Told Must Have Been the Roses Bobby McGee Deal Around And Around Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:21] Truckin' [10:06] > Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam > The Other One [22:#02] > Mind Left Body Jam > Row Jimmy [8:00] Big River [4:53] Ship Of Fools [5:36] Sugar Magnolia [7:25#] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050820.mp3 It's such a sober time, I hope this brings some light and joy to your life in what should be a month filled with the promise of Spring. Be well my friends and love each other. thank you for your kind support.

Hello May Day! hoping this finds you and yours healthy and safe.. This week I'm bringing you the show that kicked off Spring Tour 1974, from the University of Nevada in Reno Nevada on May 12th, 1974 - Mother's Day.. We will listen to the first of this three set show this week, then sets 2 & 3 for a Mother's Day treat next week. This was an outdoor Wall of Sound show, as well as the first real show of Spring tour, and as usual with Wall of Sound shows, there are some sound issues off the bat - so 'Promised Land' is pretty rough till they get things dialed in. In addition to this this show was very windy - the " Washoe Zephyr" was in full throat and I've read that it was so strong that at times the speakers on the Wall of Sound were spinning around above the muscians' heads.. nevertheless this is a very strong and energetic performance. 'Sugaree' follows the opening 'Promised Land'. You can hear that wind as Bobby announces 'Polka Time!' before leading into 'Mexicali Blues'. 'Tennessee Jed' follows and I enjoy listening to Keith on the keyboards here, as well as Jerry's climaxing solo. A nice 'Jack Straw' follows. That ol' engine keeps on chugging through 'Brown Eyed Women' and 'Beat It On Down the Line'. The highlight jam wise of this first set comes in the closing 'China Cat>I Know Your Rider', which closes the set on a high note. Grateful Dead May 12, 1974 - Sunday University of Nevada Reno, NV One Promised Land Sugaree Mexicali Blues Tennessee Jed Jack Straw Brown Eyed Women Beat It On Down The Line China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050120.mp3 Many thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod. Stay well and safe my friends.

This week we feature the second set from a fine late '89 Grateful Dead show - from the Great Western Forum on Sunday, December 10, 1989. In my opinion the meat of this set comes right out of the gate with a exquisite 'Jack Straw' followed by a wonderful, driven 'China Cat Sunflower'. The 'I Know You Rider' is no slouch either and the combo is, in my opinion the highlight of this set. The always-fun 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' leads into a rather lengthy Drums and Space. The 'Wheel' comes out of space, but it lacks the spark of some versions. 'I Need a Miracle' follows and despite some hiccups, Jerry brings out 'Stella Blue' and does a respectable version here. 'Good Lovin' closes the set with the crowd on their feet, and the boys leave us with an excellent 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' to close out the evening. Grateful Dead 1989-12-10 Great Western Forum - Inglewood, CA - Sunday Two Jack Straw [5:31] > China Cat Sunflower [6:52] > I Know You Rider [7:05] % Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [8:31] > Drums [12:20] > Space [7:21] > The Wheel [5:16] > I Need A Miracle [4:53] > Stella Blue [9:07] > Good Lovin' [7:00] Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:09#] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042420.mp3 Don't forget to follow us on facebook - there I post the info on events such as the Dead's 'Shakedown Street' series of live concerts on Nugs net on Friday night and this week, Dead & Co. from CitiField with Meyer on the Wolf... be safe and take care of yourselves and others.. thanks for being here

Hello friends.. this week's Deadpod results from a special request and is dedicated to a brother who just lost his battle with cancer - Joel Hatcher. His friend Tiffany who contacted me shared that he was listening to the 'pod throughout his chemo treatments and that he loved the Dead and the Blues. This was their first show together and I'm honored to be able to play it in his honor. This show - from December 12, 1989 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood California, is full of positive energy and I thank Tiffany for the chance to play it in Joel's memory.. The first set, which we will hear this week, starts out with a strong 'Hell In A Bucket'. A nice 'Sugaree' follows, with Bruce Hornsby joining in on accordion. There are some excellent Garcia fans during this one. Next comes one of the new Brent compositions of the Fall of '89, 'We Can Run' - he sounds great on this, it sounds like he's been playing it forever. Masterpiece and Loser follow, both solid versions. Another relatively new song follows - 'Victim or the Crime' - while this song would ultimately reside in the second set, this version has a different feel and arrangement to it, one that I find refreshing. Next up another surprise as Spencer Davis joins the band for 'CC Rider' (the first since April '87) and then 'I'm A Man' - the only version the boys ever did.. always fun to hear the boys stretch out and back up someone like Spencer Davis. Grateful Dead 1989-12-10 Great Western Forum - Inglewood, CA - Sunday Set 1: Tuning Hell In A Bucket Sugaree * We Can Run, But We Can't Hide When I Paint My Masterpiece Loser Victim Or The Crime C.C. Rider ** I'm A Man ** * w/ Bruce Hornsby **w/ Spencer Davis on guitar and vocals and Bruce Hornsby on keyboards You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041720.mp3 Hope you enjoy this one! Thank you for your kindness, and take care of yourself and each other...

Strap in for some serious fun on this Good Friday edition of the Deadpod.. the second set from April 2, 1973 at the Boston Gardens is a classic.. There are memorable moments right from the start as Phil warns us to "watch out for the electric popcorn".. We get a mix of well played Dead classics, for example the 'Greatest Story Ever Told' is filled with some unique Garcia wahwahs.. 'Loose Lucy' is bluesy and foreshadows what the song will become later on.. The 'Stella Blue' is dreamlike and spacy.. Lest you think you aren't going to get any far-out jams, they bring it on , of all songs, the 'Here Comes Sunshine', which is unique and goes way out there. They bring us back with a fine 'Me and Bobby McGee', then we get a just a hint of 'Weather Report prelude' before they go into a molten 'Eyes of the World'. The 'China Doll' that follows is delicate and dripping with emotion. The double encore of 'Johnny B. Goode and We Bid You Good Night' caps off almost four hours of prime Dead.... Boston Garden, Boston, MA (4/2/73) Set 2: Stage Banter Ramble On Rose Me and My Uncle Mississippi Halfstep Greatest Story Ever Told Loose Lucy El Paso Stella Blue Around and Around Here Comes Sunshine -> Me and Bobby McGee -> Weather Report prelude -> Eyes of the World -> China Doll Sugar Magnolia Casey Jones Stage Banter Johnny B. Goode-> We Bid You Good Night You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041020.mp3 thank you for your kind support Nothing left to do but Smile, Smile Smile

I had mastered an entirely different show for this week when I was reminded of this one... I played this one back in 2003 on-air at KOPN in Columbia MO, but never here on the podcast. This one is a monster. We have one of the best of the Spring 73 shows, this one from April 2nd.. Boston Garden. It's a 16 song first set, great sound (a bit of a rough start but that was common in this period :). While the stretching out jams don't come here in set 1, there is a ton to love here. There is a stunning 'Looks Like Rain', followed by 'Wave that Flag' - the precursor to 'US Blues'. The jam on 'Big River' is thunderous, and the 'China>Rider' is just exactly perfect. They close this set with a long and very interesting 'Playin' in the Band', coming in at around 18 minutes. 97 minutes of some of the finest Grateful Dead.. don't know about you, but I need it.. Boston Garden, Boston, MA (4/2/73) Promised Land Deal Mexicali Blues Brown Eyed Women Beat it on Down the Line Row Jimmy Looks Like Rain Wave That Flag Box of Rain Big River China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider You Ain't Woman Enough Jack Straw Don't Ease Me In Playing in the Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040320.mp3 Be safe, of course. This darkness got to give.. Thanks for listening..

Might you need some energy after some time cooped up with 'social distancing'? Well I think this show will have you covered.. true primal Dead here.. the frantic scorching solos from Garcia on most of these might not be everyone's cup of tea, but this is a great presentation of where the band came from and what the sound was like back in 1967. This was the third time they had played Winterland and the day after their first album had been released. The Pigpen tunes here are real gems. He sounds on top of his game. Chuck Berry was also on this bill, and played between the 1st and 2nd Dead sets. The second set in particular is fascinating. Check out the great electric versions of 'Cream Puff War' and 'Viola Lee Blues' they practically blow the roof off the place ! There are some understandable flaws in this recording and a couple cuts.. still I hope it brings a smile and gives you a respite from our dystopian present. Grateful Dead Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA 3/18/67 Set 1 1. Me And My Uncle 2. Next Time You See Me 3. He Was A Friend Of Mine 4. Smokestack Lightnin' 5. Morning Dew 6. It Hurts Me Too 7. Beat It On Down The Line 8. Banter 9. Dancin' In The Streets Set 2 1. Golden Road To Unlimited Devotion 2. Cream Puff War 3. The Same Thing 4. Cold Rain And Snow 5. Viola Lee Blues 6. Death Don't Have No Mercy You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032720.mp3 be safe and be well my friends.

My hope is that this podcast, this music, can bring a little joy and light into your life during this dark and scary time... This week we'll hear the second set from the band's performance on March 23, 1972 from the Academy of Music in New York City. While it is not as long as that massive first set from last week, I think it is uniformly good. 'Truckin' starts things off, nice tempo, lots of energy. The 'Ramble on Rose' is great.. Pig follows with 'Two Souls in Communion' and we're reminded what a loss was coming when he passed... 'Mexicali Blues' features some nice flourishes from Jerry, then we have the Dark Star.. unique as all Dark Stars are, certainly jazzy and complex. I've read different reactions to this Star, some positive some not so much.. give it your space and see where it leads.. Out of the Dark Star ... Pig gives us the 'Big Boss Man'.. love it.. they close with Not Fade Away>Goin' Down the Road>Not Fade Away.. Bobby goes hoarse from screaming.... :) what a night.. hope you enjoy it.. Grateful Dead Academy of Music New York, NY 3/23/72 - Thursday Two Truckin' [11:13] ; Ramble On Rose [5:54] ; Two Souls In Communion ; Mexicali Blues [3:16] ; Dark Star [24:05] (2) ; Big Boss Man [5:55] ; Not Fade Away [4:04#] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Not Fade Away You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032020.mp3 be well, chill and take care of yourself and everyone around you my friends.. remain in light...

This week brings a *huge* first set Deadpod for you, from the famous run of shows at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 23, 1972. This set runs over 2 hours and contains 18 songs! The band was gearing up for the upcoming Europe tour and I think this is one of the best shows of that run. Some of the many highlights include a great 'I Know You Rider' , Pigpen's 'Chinatown Shuffle', the third ever 'Looks Like Rain' with Jerry on the pedal steel, Keith does some great work on 'You Win Again'. The 'Jack Straw' is spot on, and 'Me & Bobby McGee' is one of their best. I'm sure in these two hours you'll find some favorites of your own! Grateful Dead Academy of Music New York, NY 3/23/72 - Thursday One China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider ; Black Throated Wind ; Chinatown Shuffle ; Brown Eyed Women ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Cumberland Blues ; Looks Like Rain ; Mr. Charlie ; Tennessee Jed ; El Paso ; You Win Again ; Jack Straw ; Next Time You See Me ; Playing In The Band ; Comes A Time [7:30] ; Me And Bobby McGee [5:53] ; CaseyJones [5:44] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031320.mp3 Finally, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Phil Lesh who turns 80 on Sunday!!

Here we have a fine second set from the band's last performance at the Uptown Theater in Chicago IL, on February 28, 1981. I think this is a very nice recording and an interesting set list, starting with the 'Cold Rain and Snow' opener, through the heart of this one, the 'Terrapin Station' into drums and Space, then a fine 'Other One' and 'Stella Blue'. While there is a bit of funky echo in spots, for me it doesn't diminish what is an excellent set. Brent has some interesting sounds in that transition from Terrapin, and I'm always fond of hearing a soulful 'Stella Blue'... Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 2/28/81 - Saturday Two Cold Rain And Snow [6:17] > Greatest Story Ever Told [4:19] ; Ship Of Fools [8:48] ; Lost Sailor [6:09] > Saint Of Circumstance [6:33] > Terrapin Station [12:39] > Jam [3:03] > Drums [12:23] > Space [10:26] > The Other One [6:44] > Stella Blue [8:07] > Around And Around [4:01] > Good Lovin' [8:06] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:26#] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030620.mp3 here's hoping March winds blow our troubles away... thanks for your support, my friends.. be well.

39 years ago the band played a fine show at the Uptown Theater in Chicago, which I'm pleased to begin to present to you today. A fine 'Jack Straw' opener begins things on a high note, and the rest of this first set is varied and quite well played on this fine recording. Some of the highlights include a 'Little Red Rooster' with both some fine slide work and some nice color added by Brent, a great 'Big Railroad Blues' (which ones aren't?), and a near-perfect 'Althea'. 'Let it Grow' segs into 'Deal' to close this enjoyable set of early 80s Dead. Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 2/28/81 - Saturday One Jack Straw [6:25] ; They Love Each Other [7:19] ; Mama Tried [2:36] > Mexicali Blues [4:22] ; Candyman [7:17] ; Little Red Rooster [8:30] ; Big Railroad Blues [4:46] > Looks Like Rain [7:31] ; Althea [9:07] ; Let It Grow [11:56] > Deal [7:48] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022820.mp3 Keep your lamps trimmed and burning... thanks for your support!

Boy is this one going to eat up my quota! There is almost 2 1/2 hours of smokin' Grateful Dead music in this week's Deadpod, from the second set on 2/23/74 at the Winterland in San Francisco CA. I'm bound to overlook something that you will enjoy in this set, nevertheless I'd call you attention to the wonderful opening set (Row Jimmy through Stella Blue).. as well as the HUGE segment from He's Gone through Eyes of the World.. that 'Other One' is fantastic, including a 'Slipknot' sounding segment.. this recording is excellent for listening to the individual contributions, especially Phil the bombardier here! I would have loved to have been there... can't imagine how everyone felt going out of there after this night of music! Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday Two Row Jimmy [8:34] ; Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:16]> Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:15]> Let It Grow [12:21]> Stella Blue [8:13] ; Big River [4:36] ; Ramble On Rose [6:45] ; Me And My Uncle [2:41] ; He's Gone [13:45]> Truckin' [7:55]> Drums [3:24]> The Other One [20:41] (1)> Eyes Of The World> One More Saturday Night ; Casey Jones Encore Johnny B. Goode ; And We Bid You Good Night Comments (1) Includes a Slipknot! You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022120.mp3 Thank you for your kind support th

Happy Valentine's Day! I couldn't think of a better love letter to send to all of you than a fine portion of classic Grateful Dead from 1974.. from Winterland no less.. this beauty comes from the February '74 run - in this case February 23rd. This first set starts with a rocking 'Around and Around' - a different and welcome way to open a show. They follow with three ballads - 'Dire Wolf', 'Me & Bobby McGee' and 'Sugaree'.. Mexicalli follows then one of the highlights of this first set is a strong 'Here Comes Sunshine'. They 'Beat it Down the Line', then a 1st set 'Ship of Fools'. 'Jack Straw' and 'Deal' follows, then a great rocking trifecta of 'Promised Land', 'Bertha', and 'Greatest Story Ever Told' to end this first set. We will get to hear the second set next week.. Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday One Around And Around [4:46] ; Dire Wolf [4:15] ; Me And Bobby McGee [5:34] ; Sugaree [7:01] ; Mexicali Blues [3:17] ; Here Comes Sunshine [9:#17] ; Beat It On Down The Line [3:25] ; Ship Of Fools [5:16] ; Jack Straw [4:33] ; Deal [4:18] ; The Promised Land [3:00] > Bertha [5:51] > Greatest Story Ever Told [5:06] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021320.mp3 So appreciate you listening and your kind support! Be kind ;)

This week's Deadpod features the debut of another classic Dead song, 'Standing on the Moon', as well as a fine pre-drums 'Playing in the Band' featuring a nice interplay betwen Jerry and Phil. I think this is a well played set, while it doesn't feature a ton of fireworks, it does have an interesting, if slightly dark, feel to the drumz segment and Brent's 'I Will Take You Home' always tugs at the heartstrings. 'He's Gone' is a bit on the slower side, but a wonderful 'Morning Dew' and a particularly rocking 'Johnny B. Goode' must have sent the folks home very happy! Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 2/5/89 - Sunday Set 2: Tuning Cold Rain & Snow -> Man Smart, Woman Smarter Standing On The Moon > Playin' In The Band > Drums > Space > I Will Take You Home > He's Gone > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew Johnny B. Goode (E) You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020720.mp3 my thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!

As we close out the month of January, I decided to feature the first show the band performed back in 1989. This one comes from the Henry J Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland California on February 5, 1989. While there was alot of anxiety among the faithful that this might be the last time the band would be allowed to play in the relatively intimate confines of the Kaiser, the band came out this night determined to put on a show. They feature a number of relative 'new' tunes, including the first time the Brent song 'We Can Run' was played. The 'Touch of Grey' opener was a great start, then a energetic 'Stranger' into a smart 'Franklin's Tower'. I even think the 'Rooster' here is quite good with Jerry adding some really nice sounds. We'll hear the second set next week, including another 'first time' played.. Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 2/5/89 - Sunday One Touch Of Grey Feel Like A Stranger > Franklin's Tower ; Little Red Rooster ; Althea ; We Can Run* ; Desolation Row ; Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod013120.mp3 "Winter gray and falling rain, we'll see summer come again, Darkness falls and seasons change (gonna happen every time). Same old friends the wind and rain, Summers fade and roses die, You'll see summer come again, Like a song that's born to soar the sky."

One of my favorite periods of Dead music to explore is this January 1969 run at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco CA, and this week I decided to feature this set form January 26th. Is it complete? probably not.. is it pristine? certainly not the opening Cryptical which has a spot not far from the beginning that will test your patience.. be patient it is worth it, most of this tape sounds *great*, both in sound quality and the quality of the music. This set contains a rare version of 'Clementine'.. check out the lyrics.. it's quite a rarity. The 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' is as powerful as ever.. and the rest of the set, from 'Dark Star' on is pure powerful psychedelic Grateful Dead. These versions of 'The Eleven' and 'Turn on Your Lovelight' were used for the 'Live/Dead' release. Grateful Dead Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, CA 1/26/69 - Sunday One - 36:31 Cryptical Envelopment [1:53] > Drums [0:15] > The Other One [7:39] > Cryptical Envelopment [6:21] > Clementine [10:45] > Death Don't Have No Mercy [9:34] Two - 41:07 Dark Star [9:45] > St Stephen [7:01] > The Eleven [10:24] > Turn On Your Love Light [14:32] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012420.mp3 ...and leave it on... thanks for your support of

This week's Deadpod starts out with a unique Scarlet>Fire that was released back on Dick's Picks 13 as a 'hidden track'. This one doesn't sound like your usual Scarlet>Fire, the jam is unlike any other and Brent plays, I think, a bigger role (as he does throughout this set). I happen to dig it, hope you do as well. The rest of the (long) pre-drums set contains a fine Samson, a quite long 'Terrapin' (albeit with a small audience patch), and again, an interesting and unique 'Playin' with a jam familiar from that in the 'Scarlet' that preceeded it. Post-drums has a nice 'Black Peter' and a very lively 'Good Lovin' to close the set. Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY Two Scarlet Begonias [17:45] > Fire On The Mountain [16:23] ; Samson And Delilah [6:49] ; Terrapin Station [11:#19] > Playing In The Band [16:50] > Drums [6:04] > Space [3:54] > Black Peter [9:#43] > Good Lovin' [7:14] Encore U.S. Blues [5:12] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011720.mp3 Take care of each other, and thanks for your support!

Hello Friends! This week, a show that caught my fancy that for some reason has never been featured here on the Deadpod, but certainly deserves to be.. This comes to us from November 1, 1979 and teh Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY. I think the band always enjoyed the NY area and this is I think, quite a fine and energetic outing. This recording starts with an audience patch in 'Jack Straw' but don't let that put you off, its a fine soundboard recording with just a few patches thrown in. Brent and Jerry's interplay really shines on this show, and the band effortlessly shift gears here in the first set from rockers like 'New Minglewood Blues' to more soulful numbers like 'Candyman' and 'Peggy-O' (that latter is an exceptionally fine version here). 'Looks Like Rain' shines too, and I quite enjoy the Brent offering 'Easy to Love You'.. Next week features a *massive* Scarlet>Fire, don't miss it! Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 11/1/79 - Thursday One Jack Straw [#2:21] ; They Love Each Other [7:12] ; Mama Tried [2:35] > Mexicali Blues [4:22] ; Peggy-O [7:38] ; New Minglewood Blues [6:55] ; Candyman [7:03] ; Looks Like Rain [8:25] ; Don't Ease Me In [3:36] ; Easy To Love You [3:50] ; The Promised Land [4:19] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011020.mp3 Hope you stay warm and dry this weekend - looks like some of us are in for some weather! thank you all for your kind support, which keeps the Deadpod rolling.

Happy New Year! Well.. not so happy NYE for me -- as my computer was infected with a zero day malware attack that has encrypted much of my digital music files (as well as the rest of my files).. but the show must go on! So this week we will bring you the excellent 2nd set from the band's performance on 12/28/91 at Oakland CA. I think this is quite a strong second set. with a nice 'Foolish Heart' to open, Phil is strong throughout, as is Jerry and even Vince.. 'Standing on the Moon' is a personal favorite, and its a nice touch to have the Saturday Night reprise end set 2.. Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 12/28/91 - Saturday Two Foolish Heart > Man Smart (Woman Smarter) ; Uncle John's Band > Playing In The Band > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Standing On The Moon > Throwing Stones ; One More Saturday Night Encore U.S. Blues You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010320.mp3 thank you for your kind support.. hope you enjoy the show!

Our post-Christmas Deadpod for this week features a show from the band's New Year's run in 1991, this one from Saturday night December 28, 1991. While it is a Saturday night, the band surprises us by opening up with a (partial) version of 'One More Saturday Night' before heading into 'Jack Straw'. Bobby screws up his line, resulting in a roar from the crowd, but the real story of this set is that the band is tight and Jerry is in both fine voice and great virtuosity. Personal highlights include the 'Minglewood', 'Cassidy' and a great set-closing 'Deal'. Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 12/28/91 - Saturday One One More Saturday Night ; Jack Straw ; Peggy-O ; New Minglewood Blues ; Dire Wolf ; Queen Jane Approximately ; Loser ; Cassidy ; Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122719.mp3 I want to wish everyone a very HAPPY New Year - let's hope its a good one.. Be safe, and take care of each other. My thanks for your kind support this year, and I look forward to sharing more of this wonderful music with you in 2020!

This week's Deadpod celebrates the season with a show from December 23, 1970 at the Winterland in San Francisco CA. I have three different sources for this show, each of them slightly different - I decided to put two of them together. I'm sure the order is probably not right, but the recordings each sound quite nice and I'm hoping that you'll enjoy them this week, as we celebrate the holidays and the fact that soon the days will start to grow lighter each day. Here's the combined setlists: Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 12/23/70 - Wednesday first tape: Hard To Handle Candyman Me & My Uncle Cold Rain and Snow Second tape: Deep Elem Blues ; Beat It On Down The Line ; I'm A King Bee ; Me And My Uncle ; Cumberland Blues Me & Bobby McGee Dire Wolf Good Lovin' Casey Jones> Uncle John's Band Benefit for the Montessori School and Bear You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122019.mp3 (Sorry about the duplicated Uncle - didn't feel like trying to chop up the sets..) I hope you enjoy this fine serving of classic Dead, and hopefully enjoy some relaxing times with friends and family. thank you all for your support. I wish you all health and happiness this year.

Lucky us! We get to listen to this wonderful second set from December 1, 1979 at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh PA on this week's Deadpod. This is a fine recording and the music is quite good, even thrilling at times. The China>Rider opener is just right, then pay attention to the fine opening to 'Looks Like Rain'.. quite unique. 'He's Gone' is done quite well alos, and leads into a wonderful jam that is clearly the highlight of this show.. including a 'Gloria' refrain'.. but just let yourself be carried by Garcia's shaping of the musical atmosphere here.. Listen to how worked up Bobby gets in the (first ever) CC Rider.. The rest of the set is more standard, but still a pleasure to hear, including a very fine 'Black Peter'. Grateful Dead Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh, PA 12/1/79 - Saturday Two China Cat Sunflower [5:21] > I Know You Rider [7:18] ; Looks Like Rain [7:37] ; He's Gone (1) [23:33] > C C Rider [6:58] > Space [6:#52] > Drums [10:26] > Not Fade Away [8:51] > Black Peter [11:14] > Sugar Magnolia [8:21] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:51] Comments (1) includes a Gloria Jam You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121319.mp3 Best of luck to you today! Thank you to my kind friends whose support keeps the Deadpod alive.

Here's a show that I attended and found to be quite magical at the time.. it is from December 1st, 1979 at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh PA. A beautiful, small venue, the energy on this night was unmatched and I'm sure it comes through on this nice recording. The show starts with a smoking 'Jack Straw', which Jerry then takes into a long and beautiful 'Sugaree'. After this we know we're in for an evening of great jamming, and the boys don't let us down. 'Uncle>Big River', is even full of life, and 'Loser' always a favorite of mine, is perfect. Brent, still new on keyboards, sings a nice 'Easy to Love You'. Bobby's slide work in the 'Minglewood' that follows, could be better but a great 'Althea' saves the day and the band ends this first set with a wonderful 'Music Never Stopped'.. We'll hear set 2 next week... Grateful Dead Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh, PA 12/1/79 - Saturday One Jack Straw [5:36] > Sugaree [16:52] ; Me And My Uncle [2:53] > Big River [6:18] ; Loser [7:21] ; Easy To Love You [3:43] ; New Minglewood Blues [7:21] ; Althea [11:33] ; The Music Never Stopped [8:44] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120619.mp3 Peace, health and happiness to all of you during this season. thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving! As always we present an acoustic performance from the Dead for your Thanksgiving listening and relaxing pleasure. This one is from June 4, 1970 at the Fillmore West in San Francisco California. A fine recording, with a minimum of flaws, I hope you enjoy this as I wish for you a peaceful and happy holiday. Grateful Dead Fillmore West San Francisco, CA 6/4/70 - Thursday Acoustic Monkey & The Engineer Deep Elem Blues Candyman Silver Threads And Golden Needle Friend Of The Devil Black Peter Cumberland Blues Wake Up Little Susie Swing Low Sweet Chariot Uncle John's Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112819.mp3 This is a time to thank all of you for the allowing me the privilege of sharing this music with you each week. Thanks for listening and your support. May blessings of peace and health be showered on you and yours this coming year.

Hey Now! Here's a great second set for your pee-Thanksgiving preparations.. from 11/2/84 at the Berkeley Community Theater, this was probably the highlight of the run, as the band turns in a solid performance highlighted by some great Garcia licks, some amazing Phil sounds and some excellent work from Bobby and Brent. The 'Help>Slip>Frank' is as always, a great opener, and the band revs it up during the jam in Slipknot! Bobby does a fine 'Sailor>Saint' here, and Brent adds a great deal of depth to Bobby's finale during 'Sailor'. Listen as well to Phil during that Saint for an example of his unmatched abilities. They move into a strong 'Wharf Rat' in the pre-drums slot then break out 'Gimme Some Lovin' for the fist time. They finish the Playin' in the Band they started on 10/28, then finish with strong versions of 'Bertha>Good Lovin'. They return for the last 'Casey Jones' until 1992.. Grateful Dead Berkeley Community Theater Berkeley, CA 11/2/84 - Friday Two Help On The Way [3:07]> Slipknot! [7:30}> Franklin's Tower [11:43] ; Lost Sailor [7:00]> Saint Of Circumstance [6:43] ; Wharf Rat [11:01]> Space [0:29]> Gimme Some Lovin' [5:17]> Drums> Space [10:41]> Playing In the Band Reprise [7:45]> Bertha [6:37]> Good Lovin' [7:52] Encore Casey Jones [5:19] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112219.mp3 Be sure and pick us up Thanksgiving morning for a special holiday edition of the Deadpod! Thanks for your kind support.

This week I chose to bring you an unusual show from November 2, 1984 at the Berkeley Community Theater. This was the 4th show of a 5 show run at this small venue, close to home for the band and their fans and it has an intimate feel to it. The band is quite loose, too loose sometimes (listen to Bobby completely lose the lyrics to El Paso) but also interested in mixing things up as you can see from the setlist. A strong 'Jack Straw' starts things up. While Jerry's voice is not at its best this night a wonderful 'Peggy O ' follows then the aforesaid 'El Paso', saved as it were by a great Garcia solo. Jerry perhaps sticks it to Bobby a bit with the 'Loser' that follows, but that goes into what is probably the highlight of the set a nice 'Smokestack Lightning>Spoonful' combination. The set ends, quite early, with 'Iko, Iko' with a very unusual opening.. We'll hear a solid set 2 from this show next week.. Grateful Dead Berkeley Community Theatre Berkeley, CA 11/2/84 - Friday One Jack Straw [6:29] > Peggy-O [7:06] ; El Paso [6:09] ; Loser [6:55] > Smokestack Lightnin' [6:16] > Spoonful [4:23] ; Iko Iko [8:23] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111519.mp3 My thanks to the kind friends who support the Deadpod!

'I want to tell you how it's gonna be.....' and let me tell you this second set from November 24, 1972 in Dallas Texas is one rockin' hour + of fine Grateful Dead music. Unlike most of their four other Texas shows during this leg of the fall '72 tour there is no 'Dark Star' or 'Other One' here.. and this second set is notable for being fairly straight-ahead rock and roll. The show really gets moving with a fantastic 'Truckin' .. Jerrry really takes off here, Sugar Magnolia is no slouch either but the uniqueness of this one comes in the fine 'Not Fade Away>Going' Down the Road>Not Fade Away'. Despite Jerry breaking a string, I'm certain you'll enjoy the unique take on this combo here. Not for the faint of heart ;) Grateful Dead Dallas Memorial Auditorium Dallas, TX 11/24/72 - Friday Two China Cat Sunflower [5:#25] > I Know You Rider [4:42] ; Box Of Rain [4:40] ; Truckin' [12:24] ; Ramble On Rose [6:02] ; Big River [4:13] ; Casey Jones [6:16] ; Sugar Magnolia [8:32] ; Not Fade Away [8:58] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:31] > Not Fade Away [5:13] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110819.mp3 Thank you for your support of the Deadpod!

On this week's Deadpod we feature a somewhat rare 'ish' show from November 24, 1972 Dallas Texas. Quite a well-played show, it has a few hiccups here and there, but overall a nice recording as well. Bobby tells us that Pigpen isn't here, at the end of Don't Ease, as he is home sick. I think Jerry throughout is quite on it. Some of my highlights are the Brown Eyed Women, a very nice Black Throated Wind, and a great Playin .... the Deal has an unusual Jerry vocal flub ;) Grateful Dead Dallas Memorial Auditorium Dallas, TX 11/24/72 - Friday One Don't Ease Me In [#3:13] ; Me And My Uncle [2:55] ; Brown Eyed Women [4:45] ; Black Throated Wind [6:27] ; Bertha [5:39] ; El Paso [4:12] ; Deal [4:14] ; Beat It On Down The Line [3:03] ; Tennessee Jed [#6:35] ; Jack Straw [4:30] ; Sugaree [7:04] ; Playing In The Band [20:38] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110119.mp3 I finally received some promotional copies of the recently released: 'Saint of Circumstance - 6/17/91' and wanted to give you a chance to win a copy.. Again, I'd rather mail these to folks who've been able to support the Deadpod so please only enter if you have in the last year.. You can send me your email entry, including your name and US postal address to: [email protected] .. If you'd rather not take your chances you can pick up this fine release here: https://store.dead.net/music/new-releases/saint-of-circumstance-giants-stadium-east-rutherford-nj-6-17-91-digital.html peace

This week's Deadpod features the second set of the band's 'From Egypt With Love' performances at Winterland on October 18, 1978. This is an interesting set, it starts out rather slow, with a less than inspired 'Bertha'>'Good Lovin'. If you're a fan, Donna Jean's 'From the Heart of Me' follows.. I rather enjoy it, but it may be an acquired taste. 'Ship of Fools' follows, then the pre-drums highlight 'Samson and Delilah'. 'Terrapin Station' follows, but Jerry blows the lyrics and does an extended solo. An excellent 'Playin' In the Band' leads into a Drums and Space marked by the guest appearance of Lee Oskar, which gives it an unusual flavor. The jam into the 'Wharf Rat' that follows is exceptional however, as is the Rat, one of the best of the period. A very unusual set-closing 'Truckin' follows, quite well played. They return for an equally unusual 'I Need a Miracle' encore, a song that really fit well in that spot... Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/18/78 - Wednesday Two Bertha [7:13] > Good Lovin' [6:05] ; From The Heart Of Me [3:48] ; Ship Of Fools [6:36] ; Samson And Delilah [8:19] ; Terrapin Station [12:06] > Playing In The Band [10:#49] > Drums (1) [9:30] > Space (1) [5:58] > Wharf Rat [11:#33] > Truckin' [11:21] Encore I Need A Miracle [4:20#] Comments (1) with Lee Oskar on harmonica, appears at 4:48 into drums. You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102519.mp3 Have a safe and happy Halloween!! The Deadpod exists due to the kindness of those good folk who support it. Thank you.

We go back 41 years to this day in 1978 at Winterland in San Francisco to revisit the band's 2nd in the series of 'From Egypt with Love' concerts.This is a tight, well-played set with the band playing as well together as anyone could ask. The opening 'Sugaree' is massive - don't let the first few minutes of audience patch deter you from listening to this - Garcia soars here. I have to mention 'Big River' as well. Likewise on the 'Peggy-O', one of the best versions of this you might ever hear. Even 'Stagger Lee' is much above average with a wonderful ending solo. Listen to how well Bob, Donna and Jerry collaborate on 'Looks Like Rain'. I trust you'll enjoy this respite from the everyday... Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/18/78 - Wednesday One Sugaree [#13:32] ; Me And My Uncle [3:06] > Big River [5:48] ; Peggy-O [7:45] ; Looks Like Rain [8:16] ; Stagger Lee [6:15] ; New Minglewood Blues [5:53] ; Candyman [6:52] ; The Music Never Stopped [8:06] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101819.mp3 Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!

This week's Deadpod features the band's performance at the Rainbow Theater in London England on Saturday October 3rd, 1981. This second set contains some wonderful improvisational music and both a fabulous pre-drums setlist and a spectacular Morning Dew. I think you'll agree that the music here flows beyond the structure of these songs to explore some unexpected places before settling back into familiar terrain. There's some great sound in Drums and Space as well. Grateful Dead Rainbow Theatre London, England 10/3/81 - Saturday Two Feel Like A Stranger [8:47] > Franklin's Tower [11:23] > Estimated Prophet [13:23] > Terrapin Station [10:54#] > Drums > Space [6:54] > Not Fade Away [8:05] > Morning Dew [11:17] > Around And Around [3:54] > One More Saturday Night [4:24] Encore Brokedown Palace [5:27] http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101119.mp3 Your support of the Deadpod is greatly appreciated! Enjoy

We start out October with a show from across the pond in London, England on October 3rd, 1981. A well-played, rockin' first set gives a few hints as to the improvisation that will follow in set 2 next week. 'Alabama Getaway' is the opener, not uncommon for the time, and while the sound is a bit dicey at first things clear up nicely for the rest of the set. There's a really nice 'Peggy-O' here, and the 'Little Red Rooster' is a real rocker. 'Bird Song' has some very nice moments from Garcia, and the jam between 'China Cat' and 'I Know You Rider' is quite good as well. Brent is quite featured in the mix throughout, although Bobby's guitar is often a bit too low. Grateful Dead Rainbow Theater London, England Date 10/3/81 - Saturday One Alabama Getaway > The Promised Land ; Peggy-O ; Me And My Uncle > Big River ; Tennessee Jed > Little Red Rooster ; 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/deadpod100419.mp3 I do thank you for listening, and those of you who are able to support the Deadpod! p.s. I'm supposed to be getting some copies of the new release of 6/17/91 'Saint of Circumstance' CD set. Keep watching this space for details on how you could enter to win a copy ! details on the release are here: https://store.dead.net/special-edition-shops/giants-stadium/saint-of-circumstance-giants-stadium-east-rutherford-nj-6-17-91-digital.html

This week we mourn the passing of the great Robert Hunter. The Grateful Dead would not have been what they were and are without his voice, his words and his wisdom. Sleep in the stars, Robert. In his honor I present this wonderful set from September 28th, 1977 at the Paramount Theater in Seattle Washington. Although the first five songs are missing from this Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard the remainder of the show sparkles and crackles with the unique energy that the band brought to their craft during this year. I've added a Robert Hunter song from a performance of his back in 1980 in New York. I hope you enjoy it. Grateful Dead Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA 9/28/77 - Wednesday One Tennessee Jed [8:46] ; Passenger [3:34] ; Peggy-O [7:48] ; Me And My Uncle [2:44] ; Friend Of The Devil [7:02] ; The Music Never Stopped [6:36] Two Bertha [6:56] > Good Lovin' [5:12] ; Dire Wolf [3:49] ; Estimated Prophet [9:18] > Eyes Of The World [12:22] > Drums [4:39] > Not Fade Away [14:41] > Wharf Rat [10:50] > Around And Around [7:28] Encore U.S. Blues [5:49] Robert Hunter 1980-08-21 The Other End, NYC Ripple You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092719.mp3 Thanks for being here.

This week's Deadpod features the strong second set from the band's performance at the Boston Garden on Sunday, September 26, 1993. A strong outing from start to finish, it starts with a rockin' 'Iko' which got the place bouncing. Then a well played 'Saint of Circumstance' leads into Jerry's 'Ship of Fools'. Truckin' follows and while Weir does mess up a verse, its a fairly minor slip up in a strong pre-drums set. Drums and Space are quite long, as was common during these later years, but also contain some very interesting segments. Phil and Jerry do a nice job backing up Weir on the 'Miracle' that follows. The highlight of this one of course, is the 'Standing on the Moon' that follows. Full of emotion and beauty, enough said. The 'Rain' encore was also exceptionally done and a fine choice. Grateful Dead Boston Garden Boston, MA 9/26/93 - Sunday Two Iko Iko ; Saint Of Circumstance Ship Of Fools ; Truckin; Drums ; Space ; I Need A Miracle Standing On The Moon Encore Rain You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092019.mp3 Thank you for your kind support

Never miss a Sunday show! Especially on Friday the 13th :) This week I'm stepping a bit out of my comfort zone to bring you a pretty wonderful show from September 26th, 1993 at the old Boston Garden in Boston MA. This show starts with a fine 'Jack Straw' then Jerry goes right into an excellent version of 'Althea'. In fact I even find the 'Walkin' Blues' here to be above average.. 'High Time' is quite well done, with some nice contributions from Vince and Phil. 'Maggie's Farm' is quite fun with each member taking their turn with the verses. 'Lazy River Road' is one of those latter day anthems that kind of mark where Garcia was at the time. I enjoy listening to it sometimes. 'Easy Answers' was and always will be a puzzlement to me, but they close with a fine rockin' 'Don't Ease Me In' Grateful Dead Boston Garden Boston, MA 9/26/93 - Sunday One Jack Straw ; Althea ; Walkin' Blues ; High Time ; Me And My Uncle (1) > Maggie's Farm (1) ; Lazy River Road ; Easy Answers > Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091319.mp3 Thanks for your support of the Deadpod which allows me to publish these shows each week.. so very much appreciated!

This week's Deadpod features a *monster* Scarlet>Fire from the second set of the band's performance on September 1st, 1979 in Rochester New York. But first, take a moment to appreciate the unusual intro from Bobby to this second set :) This Scarlet>Fire is one of those rather underappreciated jams that can stand comparison to the best of '73 or '74 Dead. Enjoy the places Garcia takes you as he weaves his magic on this ride. This one takes the entire pre-drums portion of the show. Following the rather short drums>Space, Garcia gives us a fine 'Wharf Rat', then the band settles into a rocking groove, with Miracle, 'Bertha', and 'Good Lovin' to close out the set. They return for a curfew-shortened 'One More Saturday Night' Grateful Dead Holleder Stadium Rochester, NY 9/1/79 - Saturday Two Scarlet Begonias [13:08] > Fire On The Mountain [16:02] > Drums [5:18#] > Space [3:11] > Wharf Rat [10:00] > I Need A Miracle [4:38] > Bertha [7:04] > Good Lovin' [6:24] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:36] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090619.mp3 Thanks so much for listening and for your support of the Deadpod

Happy Labor Day weekend! This week's Deadpod takes us to New York state, up to Rochester, where the Dead played a fine outdoor show during the day of September 1st, 1979. The first set which we will hear this week, breaks from the gate with a fine 'Mississippi Half-Step' > 'Franklin's Tower' combination. This is for me the highlight of this set, almost 20 minutes long. The rest of the first set is fine, high-energy Dead, culminating in only the 2nd time that Bobby sang the 'Lost Sailor'>'Saint of Circumstance' combo.. since this is only the 2nd time he performed 'Saint' check out the crazy lyrics! Fun! Grateful Dead Holleder Stadium Rochester, NY 9/1/79 - Saturday One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:56] > Franklin's Tower [10:22] ; Me And My Uncle [3:08]> Big River [5:32] ; Friend Of The Devil [9:02] ; Looks Like Rain [7:26] ; Don't Ease Me In [3:21] ; Lost Sailor [6:35]> Saint Of Circumstance [6:29] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083019.mp3 Hoping you have a blast this weekend, as we once again bid adieu to Summer !

This week we follow up last week's Deadpod with the second set from the band's performance on August 16, 197 in Telluride Colorado. I have to admit to scratching my head at this 'Push' opener, but the 'Samson and Delilah' that follows is always on point for a Sunday show :) 'He's Gone' leads into a mildly interesting Drums and Space, but the highlight for me is the quite good 'Other One' for the time period. 'Truckin' leads into 'Black Peter' and a closing 'Good Lovin'. They return for a double encore - 'Touch' into the wierdest 'Brokedown' you'll ever hear. Grateful Dead Town Park Telluride, CO 8/16/87 - Sunday Two When Push Comes To Shove [4:25]> Samson And Delilah [6:58]> He's Gone [10:28]> Drums [9:48]> Space [5:40]> The Other One [6:47]> Truckin' [6:18]> Black Peter [8:56]> Good Lovin' [8:17] Encore Touch Of Grey [6:01]> Brokedown Palace You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082319.mp3 thank you my friends for your kind support "Summer flies and August dies the world grows dark and mean"

This week's Deadpod features the anniversary of a show that took place 32 years ago at Town Park in beautiful Telluride Colorado. It was the weekend of the celebrated 'Harmonic Convergence' which marked a globally synchronized mediation event as well as an exceptional alignment of planets. Needless to say it did not bring about an era of world peace or contentment. Nonetheless, the boys played an interesting show which was a request from a friend of the Deadpod who is marrying his finance there this summer! All the best wishes, Frank! The first set which we will hear this week, features some nice work by Brent, as well as a snappy Mississippi Half Step opener and a 'Big Railroad Blues', always a favorite of mine.. Grateful Dead Town Park Telluride, CO 8/16/87 - Sunday One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:15] > Little Red Rooster [8:15] ; Iko Iko [4:59] ; Beer Barrel Polka Tuning ; Far From Me [3:59] ; West L.A. Fadeaway [6:49] ; When I Paint My Masterpiece [4:07] ; Big Railroad Blues [4:02] > The Promised Land [3:53] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081619.mp3 "Summers fade and roses die.. " thank you for your support my friends.

That today marks 24 years since Jerry Garcia died, strikes me as a sobering reminder of my own mortality, of how quickly our lives pass, but also as a reminder that I was fortunate to get to see him perform and experience the magic that was in this music. Like every edition of the Deadpod, this week we again celebrate that music, this time with one of their earlier performances, when they were all young and full of boundless energy and enthusiasm. Let the music carry them, and us as we go along on this ride, to places words don't describe. Enjoy. Grateful Dead Family Dog at the Great Highway San Francisco, CA 8/3/69 - Sunday Hard To Handle ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Hi-Heel Sneakers ; High Time ; Mama Tried ; Dark Star ; Alligator> Drums> The Other One> Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)> And We Bid You Goodnight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod0802919.mp3 Thank you for coming along, and for your support that has enabled this to go forward for so long. Ain't No Time to Hate. Peace.

For this 'Days Between' week, on the day following what would have been Jerry Garcia's 77th Birthday, we feature a wonderful set from July 29th, 1974. The band returns following a Seastones' set and leads off with an unusual 'He's Gone'. 'Truckin' follows and while Weir screws up the lyrics, Garcia breaks out into what becomes around a 23 minute jam, in and out of a hint of 'Spoonful' then 'Nobody's Fault' and the first verse of 'The Other One'. There's a great jam out of that into the tight 'Wharf Rat' 'Around and Around' follows them they doubleshift into 'Peggy O'. The 'US Blues' that follows is hot, as is the jam in 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set. While 'Casey Jones' is listed as the encore, I've read that the band never left the stage... Grateful Dead Capital Centre Landover , MD 7/29/74 - Monday Three He's Gone [13:21] > Truckin' [8:35] > Nobody's Fault But Mine [2:49] > The Other One [14:39] > Spanish Jam > Wharf Rat [9:26] ; Around And Around [5:11] ; Peggy-O [6:05] ; U.S. Blues [5:34] ; Sugar Magnolia [8:56] Encore Casey Jones [6:44] Comments Spanish Jam timing included in the Other one. You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080219.mp3 Love one another. Thanks for listening and for your support.