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Dead Show/podcast for 3/20/26
03/20/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 3/20/26
This week's Deadpod drops us into the Spring 1992 tour, catching the band at the Nassau Coliseum for a rockin' first set that showcases both Phil Lesh and Bruce Hornsby — in what would turn out to be Bruce's final tour with the band. The set runs a bit short, but that was pretty typical for the latter-day Dead. No matter — the band is in fine form. Phil kicks things off leading the charge on 'Greatest Story Ever Told,' followed by a rousing 'Bertha.' 'Stagger Lee' is another Lesh showcase, though the whole band locks in beautifully by the end. 'Beat It On Down The Line' opens with a full nine-beat intro before Phil delivers a genuine surprise — a standout vocal on 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues,' one of my personal favorite Dead covers. Bruce then steps forward on a heavy, honky-tonk-tinged 'Tennessee Jed.' The boys close out the set on a high note with a spirited 'Promised Land,' Bruce adding a nice solo to send everyone home happy. You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 3/12/1992 - Thursday One Greatest Story Ever Told Bertha Walkin' Blues Stagger Lee Beat It On Down The Line Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Tennessee Jed The Promised Land Thank you for your kind support my friends.
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03/13/2026
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This week on the Deadpod, we’ve got the second set from the Grateful Dead’s Mardi Gras show on March 3rd, 1987. After the parade winds through, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band joins the boys for a loose and funky “Iko Iko.” It takes a minute for everyone to sync up, but it’s all part of the fun — you can feel how much they’re enjoying themselves. The set really kicks into gear with “Saint of Circumstance,” followed by a gorgeous “Terrapin Station.” Out of “Drums” and “Space,” the band fires up “Gimme Some Lovin’,” then slides into a sweet “Wharf Rat,” “Throwin’ Stones,” and a big “Touch of Grey” to close things out. Jerry trips up on a line during the “Brokedown Palace” encore, but the crowd — and the band — help him along. It’s one of those perfectly human Dead moments that make this show fun to hear. Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 3/3/1987 - Tuesday Two Iko Iko [9:20] ; Saint Of Circumstance [6:53] ; Terrapin Station [12:32] > Drums [7:33] > Space [6:40] > Gimme Some Lovin' [5:05] > Wharf Rat [9:08] > Throwing Stones [8:42] > Touch Of Grey [5:34] Encore Brokedown Palace [5:26] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: thanks so much for your kind support!
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Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/26
03/06/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/26
This week we return to the post-coma Dead of early 1987 - this show took place on March 3, 1987 at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland. I happen to think the band, and Garcia, shows a real rebound here and hope you agree. The opening 'Quinn the Eskimo' is a perfect way to elevate the crowd's mood, and Jerry does a fine job on the vocals.. it flows into a nice 'Greatest Story Ever Told ' and Jerry again hits it with a fine 'Loser'. 'Minglewood and 'Tons of Steel' are both well performed, and Bobby does some nice jamming on a fine version of 'Cassidy' The highlight of this set has to be fhe 'Mississippi Half-Step'. I think you'll agree that this one reaches a high note, and the set closing 'Promised Land' finishes things off with some great energy. Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 3/3/1987 - Tuesday One The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [4:32] Greatest Story Ever Told [3:59] Loser [7:08] New Minglewood Blues [7:05] Tons Of Steel [5:14] Cassidy [6:10] Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:15] > The Promised Land [4:15] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: thank you for your kind support.. ..."may the four winds blow you safely home.."
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/27/26
02/27/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 2/27/26
This week on the Deadpod, we roll into the second set from the band’s show at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, on February 21, 1982. The set kicks off with a lively China → Rider that flows effortlessly into a spacious Estimated Prophet. The jam here has a jazzy, relaxed vibe, with Bobby laying down some especially tasteful rhythmic textures. Eyes of the World follows — played at that brisk early-’80s tempo that might not be everyone’s favorite, but Garcia’s soaring fills more than make up for it. After Drums and Space, the band launches into a fascinating Not Fade Away, led off by a wonderful Phil Lesh intro that gradually gathers steam as each player adds their voice to the mix. It builds into a full-on whirlwind, topped by some of Bobby’s trademark calls to the crowd. A heartfelt Brokedown Palace encore closes things out beautifully after a spirited Sugar Magnolia. Grateful Dead Pauley Pavilion - University of California Los Angeles, CA 2/21/1982 - Sunday Two China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider > Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Space > Not Fade Away > Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia Encore Brokedown Palace You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Thank you so much for your kind support
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/20/26
02/20/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 2/20/26
Today we head back to February 1982 and the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA for a fine‑sounding tape of a very tasty Grateful Dead set. They come out of the gate with a wonderful Shakedown; Brent and Phil are all over this one, and it makes for a perfect opener. A gritty New Minglewood Blues follows, with Bobby leaning into the slide work here and again later on Little Red Rooster. Jerry is in strong voice on Friend of the Devil and a spacious Bird Song, and the set wraps up in unusual fashion with Bertha sliding straight into Man Smart (Woman Smarter) as a first‑set closer. Grateful Dead Pauley Pavilion – University of California Los Angeles, CA – 2/21/1982 – Sunday One Shakedown Street > New Minglewood Blues Friend Of The Devil Me And My Uncle > Big River Bird Song Little Red Rooster Bertha > Man Smart (Woman Smarter) You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/13/26
02/13/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 2/13/26
Welcome to this week's Deadpod! We're diving into the second set from the Grateful Dead's homecoming performance at the Oakland Coliseum on February 26, 1990 — the middle night of their Mardi Gras run. The boys were clearly thrilled to be back in the Bay Area, and that energy radiates through this exceptional set. The pre-drums sequence is absolutely stellar: nearly 30 minutes of Scarlet > Fire flows seamlessly into a spirited Playing, which then blooms into the full Terrapin suite. It's the kind of sustained improvisation that reminds you why these songs belong together. Coming out of Space, the emotional arc deepens — I Need a Miracle's urgency gives way to one of Jerry's most tender Stella Blues of the era, before Bobby unleashes a joyful, rollicking Lovelight that brings everyone home. The Baby Blue encore provides the perfect denouement to a magical night. This Mardi Gras run always promised good times, and the band delivered in spades. Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA | February 26, 1990 (Monday) Set 2 Scarlet Begonias [13:02] > Fire On The Mountain [15:42] Playing In The Band [9:58] > Terrapin Station [12:54] > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle [4:59] > Stella Blue [8:53] > Turn On Your Love Light [5:58] Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [7:13] Listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021326.mp3 Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/6/26
02/06/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 2/6/26
As we roll into February this week's Deadpod comes from the second night of the Mardi Gras run of 1990. I think the boys are in good spirits here and we have some nice treats here in set one, with more to follow in next week's second set. Bobby opens with 'Hell In A Bucket' and you can tell how much he enjoys delivering it. Following a nice 'Peggy-O' we get another spirited Bobby number with a really good 'Walkin' Blues'. 'Ramble On Rose' always picks things up, then we get some encouragement for Phil to sing, and he obliges with a great 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues'. The somewhat short set concludes with 'Music Never Stopped' into 'Don't Ease Me In'. Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 2/26/1990 - Monday One - [0:50:16] Hell In A Bucket [6:54] Peggy-O [6:36] Walkin' Blues [6:14] Ramble On Rose [7:52] Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [5:59] The Music Never Stopped [7:04] Don't Ease Me In [3:42] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 'Winter gray and falling rain, we'll see summer come again' thanks for your kind support
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/30/26
01/30/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 1/30/26
This week I decided to go back and pick up this second set from the band's performance back on January 16, 1970 at Springer's Inn in Portland Oregon. This recording has some issues - especially during the first two numbers - the Cumberland Blues is cut both at the start and the end, and Me & My Uncle is cut at the start. I've included both out of a love of completeness and because they still sound great. Some highlights here include a wonderful 'Dire Wolf' - with an admonition from Jerry to sing along, a fine 'Uncle John's Band' and Pigpen's 'Easy Wind'. I think you'll enjoy the rest of this set as well, especiall if you are a fan of 'Anthem of the Sun'.. Grateful Dead January 16, 1970 Springer's Inn Portland, OR Set 2 //Cumberland Blues// //Me & My Uncle-> Dire Wolf Uncle John's Band Easy Wind Cryptical Envelopment -> Drums -> The Other One -> Cryptical Envelopment -> Cosmic Charlie You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: "Such a long, long time to be gone And a short time to be there"
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/23/26
01/23/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 1/23/26
Honoring Bob Weir 1947-2026 This week on the Deadpod I want to conclude my presentation of the Ratdog performance that took place back on November 2, 2000 in Columbia Missouri. I'll let the music speak for itself, and hope that you enjoy this recording. I was lucky enough to meet Bob and the band this evening and the show has always had a place in my heart. Fare thee well, Ace. Bob Weir & Ratdog The Blue Note, Columbia Missouri 11/2/2000 - Thursday set 2: West L.A. Fadeaway+ Lost Sailor > Saint of Circumstance > Bass/Drums > The Wheel > Turn On Your Lovelight encore Johnny B Goode + w/Johnnie Johnson You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: thank you for your kind support.
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/16/26
01/16/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 1/16/26
RIP Bob Weir 1947-2026 The passing of Bob Weir this last week brought us all shock and sadness. Speaking for myself I wasn't ready for Ace to be gone, and I know it will hurt for a long time. Since there there have appeared countless tributes and appreciations for his talent, character and life. I won't try to add another one here. What I've decided on is to present to you this week a show that meant alot to me, that took place back when I was doing a Grateful Dead show on KOPN radio in Columbia Missouri. This show took place in an intimate venue called the Blue Note in Columbia Missouri back on November 2nd, 2000. We were thrilled to have Ratdog come to our town, and to be playing across the street from our station. I think they put on a great show and I decided to play that here on the Deadpod in its entirety this week and next as my remembrance of Bob. I hope you enjoy it. Bob Weir and Ratdog The Blue Note, Columbia Missouri 11/2/2000 - Thursday Set 1: Blackbird The Winners When I Paint My Masterpiece Playin' In the Band I Need A Miracle * Little Red Rooster * All Over Now * Odessa *w/Johnnie Johnson-without Jeff Chimenti You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Here's a picture of Bob and myself after that show:
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/9/26
01/09/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 1/9/26
This week we have some 'Good Ol'Grateful Dead' for your listening pleasure.. This comes to us from Springer's Inn in Portland Oregon on January 16, 1970. The opening 'Casey Jones' has a number of sound problems, but bear with it the rest of the set is quite good - especially when you consider it is 55 years old.. There are a number of highlights here - the 'Black Peter' is exceptionally soulful, and Pig gives a great rap and jam in 'Hard To Handle'. I love the 'China Cat' as well - listen for Garcia before his second solo.. 'Good Lovin' and 'Dancin' are each awesome as well. Nothing needs be said for a 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' set closer... if indeed this was the end of set 1 - we don't know for sure it could have been one long set.. Grateful Dead Springer's Inn Portland, OR 1/16/1970 - Friday --Set 1-- Stage Announcements Casey Jones* Mama Tried Black Peter Hard to Handle China Cat Sunflower ->** I Know You Rider High Time // Good Lovin'*** Stage Announcements Dancin' in the Streets Alligator ->**** Drums -> The Eleven Jam -> Death Don't Have No Mercy You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: thank you for your kind support. peace.
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/2/26
01/02/2026
Dead Show/podcast for 1/2/26
As we turn the calendar to 2026, we present the second set from the band's performance at the Boston Music Hall on December 1, 1973. This is a very interesting second set, with songs that you don't always associate with that second set making an appearance. They open with what is often a set closer - 'Around and Around' Then ease into some more traditional fare, with 'They Love Each Other' and 'Me & My Uncle' Things get interesting for me with 'Me and Bobby McGee' a favorite from the period, then 'Mississippi Half-Step' before we get to the real meat of set 2 with a 'Playin' In The Band> Uncle John's Band'>Playin' sandwich. a nice 'Row Jimmy folows then a rocking 'Greatest Story' and a fine 'Not Fade Away'>Goin Down the Road Feelin' Bad'. Grateful Dead Boston Music Hall Boston, MA 12/1/1973 - Saturday Two Around And Around They Love Each Other Me And My Uncle Don't Ease Me In Me And Bobby McGee Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:35] Playing In The Band [13:42] > Uncle John's Band [9:16] > Playing In The Band [6:44] Row Jimmy Greatest Story Ever Told Not Fade Away [10:24] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:23] > One More Saturday Night [5:05] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: My most sincere thanks to those of you who kindly supported the Deadpod this past year - and to everyone who enjoys the show and makes producing this podcast a pleasure. thank you.
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Dead Show/podcast for 12/26/25
12/26/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 12/26/25
Merry Day-After-Christmas!! For your boxing and unboxing pleasure I thought this show, from the legendary year of 1973 might be just exactly perfect.. this comes to us from the Boston Music Hall from December 1, 1973. This show took place in the middle of a three show run at this famous venue, both of which have been previously commercially released. This is a nice long, first set, as was customary at the time, and includes some standout renditions. These include a nice first set 'China>Rider', a sweet 'Brokedown Palace' and a long and very nicely done 'Weather Report Suite'. Hopefully you'll agree that this is a worthy show to close out the Deadpod in 2025.. see you next year! Grateful Dead Boston Music Hall Boston, MA 12/1/1973 - Saturday Set 1: Tuning The Promised Land Sugaree Mexicali Blues Tennessee Jed Looks Like Rain China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Big River Brokedown Palace Weather Report Suite Casey Jones You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Happy New Year! .. and thanks for your generous and kind support....
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Dead Show/podcast for 12/19/25
12/19/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 12/19/25
This week's Deadpod brings us the second set from the band's performance in Long Beach California on December 14, 1980. This is a fine high-energy set, punctuated by guest appearances by Fora Purim, Airto and Matthew Kelly but full of outstanding renditions of some classic numbers. I am always pleasantly surprised when I get a 'Must Have Been the Roses' and really enjoy this one. This is followed by a screaming 'Estimated Prophet'. This leads into the heart of the set, a great 'Wheel' going into an amazing Drums/Space then flowing into a otherwordly 'Other One'. This combination is really special. This leads into an emotional 'Stella Blue' then the boys ramp it up again with the rocking set closing 'Around and Around' into 'Good Lovin' .. a 'Brokedown Palace' is a perfect encore after this musical performance.. Grateful Dead Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA 12/14/1980 - Sunday Two Cold Rain And Snow [6:31] > Samson And Delilah [6:38] ; It Must Have Been The Roses ; Estimated Prophet [10:44] > The Wheel [8:24] > Drums (2) > The Other One [11:51] > Stella Blue > Around And Around (1) > Good Lovin' Encore Brokedown Palace (1) with Matthew Kelly (2) with Flora Purim and Airto You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: As we travel through this holiday season I hope this finds you and yours healthy, happy and at peace. my thanks
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Dead Show/podcast for 12/12/25
12/12/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 12/12/25
This week we go back 45 years to an excellent show the band played in Long Beach California on Sunday, December 14. They open this first set with a standard 'Bertha>Greatest Story', then 'Althea' goes into a raucous 'Little Red Rooster' this one with Matthew Kelly joining in. The 'Loser' that follows is a personal favorite. The rest of the set is first rate as well, culminating in a most excellent 'Candyman>Looks Like Rain>Don't Ease Me In'. Grateful Dead Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA 12/14/1980 - Sunday Set 1: Tuning Bertha > Greatest Story Ever Told Althea > Little Red Rooster Loser Me & My Uncle > Big River Bird Song Passenger Tuning 2 Candyman > Looks Like Rain > Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Hope you are warm and safe whereever you are! thank you so much for your kind support of the Deadpod
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Dead Show/podcast for 12/5/25
12/05/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 12/5/25
This week we pick up the second set from the band's performance on November 14th, 1987 in Long Beach California. A strong opening finds them opening with a nice 'Maggie's Farm' into 'Cumberland Blues'.. Bobby flubs the first line of the vocals but nevertheless a great high energy start. 'Playin' In the Band' follows, while a bit short, this still contains some nice jamming. 'Terrapin Station' is very well sung and leads nicely into drums>space. Post Drums highlights include a heartfelt 'Stella Blue' and a wonderful closing 'LoveLight'. 'The Mighty Quinn' was always a great encore. Grateful Dead Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA 11/14/1987 - Saturday Two Maggie's Farm [6:19] > Cumberland Blues [4:27] ; Playing In The Band [7:48] > Terrapin Station [12:20] > Drums [6:52#] > Space [3:56] > I Need A Miracle [8:23] > Stella Blue >Throwing Stones [9:00] > Turn On Your Love Light [6:52] Encore The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [3:57] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/27/25
11/27/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 11/27/25
Happy Thanksgiving! As is my tradition here on the Deadpod, Thanksgiving is the time for Acoustic Dead. This year I've found two sets of fine acoustic Dead that I thought you would enjoy. The first is from July 30, 1970 at the Matrix in San Francisco and the second from earlier that year, on May 14th, in Kirkwood Missouri. There's only one repeat in the two sets - Candyman - but I didn't think you'd mind.. Grateful Dead The Matrix San Francisco, CA 7/30/1970 - Thursday Three - 25:26:00 To Lay Me Down [6:20][0:39] Dire Wolf [4:05][0:07] Candyman [6:37][0:09]%[1:05] % Rosalie McFall [3:35] % A Voice From On High [2:59]%[0:34 Intro] Swing Low Sweet Chariot [2:50] Grateful Dead Meramec Community College Kirkwood, MO 5/14/1970 - Thursday One - 28:21:00 Intro [1:51] Don't Ease Me In [2:54][1:35] Friend Of The Devil [3:27][0:42] Deep Elem Blues [6:07][0:13] Silver Threads And Golden Needle [3:36][1:55] Candyman [5:26] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who listen to the Deadpod and those of you who support the Deadpod for your kindness. I would not have the energy to do this all these years if it wasn't for your kind words and support. Thank you. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you enjoy this selection of acoustic Grateful Dead.
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/21/25
11/21/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 11/21/25
We head to Shakedown Street on this week's Deadpod with a fine version from Long Beach California on November 14, 1987. A great start to this short first set, followed, somewhat unfortunately in my opinion, by 'Little Red Rooster;, but the boys more than make up for it with the rest of set including a nice 'Althea' and 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' and my personal highlight - Brent giving us a spirited 'Hey Pocky Way' Jerry closes things with a smokin' hot 'Deal' We will save the second set for after our Thanksgiving special next week.. Grateful Dead Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA 11/14/1987 - Saturday One Shakedown Street [11:31] Little Red Rooster [8:04] Althea [6:31] When I Paint My Masterpiece [4:10] Hey Pocky Way [5:25] Deal [8:10] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Safe travels if you are heading out next week!
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/14/25
11/14/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 11/14/25
We continue with the second set from the Uptown Theatre in Chicago on November 18, 1978. This one starts with a fine Scarlet>Fire, perhaps a bit shorter than some, but with some nice Garcia intensity leading into Fire. Miracle follows leading into an excellent 'He's Gone' - there's an interesting jam here unlike most you'll hear in this song. The recording really brings this one home. Instead of going right into Drums, we get Bobby and Phil leading the band into a fine 'Other One'. Once they do go into Drums, they go into a unique Ollin Arageed space.. 'Wharf Rat' then 'Sugar Magnolia ' end the set, but surprise, they do a 'One More Saturday Night' encore... Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 11/18/1978 - Saturday Two Scarlet Begonias [11:35] > Fire On The Mountain [7:05] ; I Need A Miracle [7:52] > He's Gone [11:09] > The Other One [13:29] > Drums [6:34] > Space [2:34] > Wharf Rat [9:10] > Sugar Magnolia [8:44] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:45] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: My thanks for your very kind support of the Deadpod
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/7/25
11/07/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 11/7/25
This week's Deadpod takes us to Chicago - to the Uptown Theater home of many fine Grateful Dead shows. This one is from Saturday, November 18, 1978. Our tape starts, unfortunately, with an abbreviated 'Jack Straw', but what we have shows us the energy the band came on stage with on this evening. A soulful 'Candyman' follows, then the 'Me & My Uncle>Big River' combo - marked by an exceptional Big River marked by some very nice solos by Garcia. He's just warming up however, as he follows with a great 'Sugaree' The rest of the set is equally well played, but I want to point out the beautiful 'From the Heart of Me' that Donna Jean Godchaux performs. She sings this one beautifully, and I wanted to bring us a reminder of just how great she was. I'm very saddened by her passing as I'm sure you are as well.. Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 11/18/1978 - Saturday One Jack Straw [5:37] Candyman [7:13] Me And My Uncle [2:58] > Big River [6:11] Sugaree [13:53] El Paso [4:10] Stagger Lee [6:05] It's All Over Now [6:44] From The Heart Of Me [3:29] The Music Never Stopped [7:37] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: "When I awoke the stars were out And shining, shining for you and me All I ever want to be Safe and warm In your arms All I have from the heart of me"
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Dead Show/podcast for 10/31/25
11/01/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 10/31/25
Happy Halloween!! In honor of the fact that this week's Deadpod falls on Halloween, I decided to go back and find an appropriate show that the band played on this date... I think this one from 1969 is certainly worthy of a listen.. The show starts out with a truly nasty recording of Casey Jones - I left it in for the sake of completeness, but I hope you will stick with it as the recording greatly improves after that. There is a fair bit of hiss throughout but nevertheless this is a wonderful artifact of the young Grateful Dead.. The Cryptical>Drums>OtherOne>Cryptical has a wild drum segment that is great fun, and the China>Rider has a very nice transition jam between them. The second set highlights include a Pigpen taking over at the end here, with the last three songs showcasing his blues delivery. 'Easy Wind' was still relatively new - this is the 7th time played, and the tape ends with a massive 30+minute Lovelight ;) Grateful Dead 10/31/69 San Jose State University San Jose, CA One: Casey Jones Yellow Dog Story Dire Wolf It Hurts Me Too Cryptical Envelopment> Drums> The Other One> Cryptical Envelopment> 2 China Cat Sunflower> Jam> I Know You Rider Two: High Time Sittin' On Top Of The World Next Time You See Me> Easy Wind Turn On Your Lovelight COMMENTS Casey Jones cuts in just after the first notes of the tune. Lovelight cuts off during the final flourishes. DeadBase IX lists a Mama Tried after I Know You Rider. You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Have a safe and fun Halloween !!!
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Dead Show/podcast for 10/24/25
10/24/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 10/24/25
We continue with the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas Texas back on Saturday, October 15, 1977. The 'Samson and Delilah' opener is a great start to a fine set.. Donna follows with a nice version of 'Sunrise'. The 'Terrapin Station' that follows is not as monumental in its buildup as some but is a fine delivery by Garcia. The meat of this set comes with a very nice 'Saint Stephen' into 'Not Fade Away' into a sweet 'Stella Blue'.. the band then rolls into a rockin' 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the second set. They return for a double encore, with 'Truckin' leading into the obligatory, but rockin' 'One More Saturday Night'.. Grateful Dead Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 10/15/1977 - Saturday Two Samson And Delilah [7:02] ; Sunrise [3:41] ; Terrapin Station [11:03] > Saint Stephen [8:19] > Not Fade Away [10:42] > Stella Blue [9:17] > Sugar Magnolia [11:07] Encore Truckin' [8:09] > One More Saturday Night [4:53] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Thanks so much for your kind support!
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Dead Show/podcast for 10/17/25
10/17/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 10/17/25
This week we join the Dead as they play the last show of a 3 show run in Texas during October 1977. This one takes place on the campus of SMU in Dallas Texas on October 15. The first set opens with a spirited 'Bertha' into 'Good Lovin'. They move into a more laid back mood with 'They Love Each Other' then the 'Mama Tried' into 'Big River' ramps things bck up. A nice 'Ramble on Rose' is marred here with a nasty cut..sorry about that. The 'Peggy O' that follows 'Looks Like Rain' has some very nice vocals, and the set-closing 'Let It Grow' has some nice jamming to close the set. Grateful Dead Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 10/15/1977 - Saturday One Bertha--> (7:19) Good Lovin' (7:55) They Love Each Other (8:32) Mama Tried--> (2:34) Big River (6:05) Ramble On Rose// (6:00) Looks Like Rain (9:17) Peggy-O (7:36) Let It Grow (11:27) You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: I hope you enjoy the show.. btw - if you are on facebook you can join our discussion there at: the Deadpod group. I'm always looking for inspiration :)
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Dead Show/podcast for 10/10/25
10/10/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 10/10/25
This week here on the Deadpod is a fine second set from the band's show over in London England on October 4, 1981. I'm sure you'll agree that this is a fine performance by the boys.. Some of the highlights are a smokin' Samson and Delilah, the jam between Scarlet and Fire, and an interesting 'Lost Sailor'. Drums is notable for the 'Spanish Jam' leading into a fine 'Other One'. All this is captured in a fine recording.. Grateful Dead Rainbow Theatre London, England 10/4/1981 - Sunday Two Cold Rain And Snow [6:25] > Samson And Delilah [7:#09] Scarlet Begonias [12:20] > Fire On The Mountain [11:36] Lost Sailor [7:52] > Saint Of Circumstance [7:#21] > Space [1:58] > Drums [4:36#] > Space [11:21] > The Other One [7:54] > Wharf Rat [9:47] > Sugar Magnolia [8:06] Encore Don't Ease Me In [3:11] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Never miss a Sunday show!
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Dead Show/podcast for 10/3/25
10/03/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 10/3/25
This week the Deadpod travels to London England, to the Rainbow Theater, where the band played eight wonderful shows during 1981. This was the next to last performance at the Rainbow, on October 4, 1981. This recording really highlights Brent and Garcia.. its a bright and open recording I think you'll enjoy. Some of the highlights are the Jack-A-Roe, Beat It On Down the Line, and Brown Eyed Women that come in the middle of the set, but there are really no clunkers here in my opinion. The set closing Deal is a smoker as always... Grateful Dead Rainbow Theatre London, England 10/4/1981 - Sunday One Jack Straw [5:58] Friend Of The Devil [8:57] > El Paso [4:54] Jack-A-Roe [4:30] Beat It On Down The Line [2:56] Brown Eyed Women[5:02] New Minglewood Blues [5:#58] Row Jimmy [10:57] Let It Grow [11:59]> Deal [8:42] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: My thanks for your kind support, hope you enjoy the show!
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Dead Show/podcast for 9/26/25
09/26/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 9/26/25
Here's some old-fashioned, good ol' Grateful Dead for you.. This week from September 18, 1970 at the Fillmore East in New York City.. we have a partial soundboard tape that has somehow survived these years to bring us back to what it was like to hear the boys in that magical space. The first two songs, Truckin' and Black Peter, are from the acoustic set - with Pigpen on piano on Truckin' and David Nelson mandolin on Black Peter... The end of the electric set which we have here is blessed with a rare 'Operator' and two really well jammed out numbers - Dancin' in the Streets and Good Lovin'. This is a beautiful recording .. soak it up. Grateful Dead Fillmore East New York, NY 1970-09-18 - Friday Acoustic Set 01. Truckin' 02. Black Peter End of Electric Set 03. Me & My Uncle 04. Operator 05. Dancin' In The Streets 06. St. Stephen > 07. Not Fade Away > 08. Good Lovin' 09. And We Bid You Goodnight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 'Everybody form a big long line and dance around now.....'
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Dead Show/podcast for 9/19/25
09/19/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 9/19/25
This week I have the pleasure of presenting this second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on September 11, 1981. They are energized throughout.. the opening Stranger builds until they go into a unique 'Franklin's Tower'. Garcia is firing here. Things calm a bit with the 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' but the 'He's Gone' that follows is first rate. Check out the jam at the end of 'Truckin' for some wonderful jamming into Drums. Post-drums is equally enjoyable with a fine 'Other One' leading into a great 'Morning Dew'. The 'Johnny B Goode' set closer seems appropriate.. Grateful Dead Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA 9/11/1981 - Friday Two Feel Like A Stranger [7:15] > Franklin's Tower [13:33] Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:34] He's Gone [12:35] > Truckin' (1) [12:18] > Drums [8:09] > Space [5:29] > The Other One [11:09] > Morning Dew [10:55] > Johnny B. Goode [4:19] Encore Don't Ease Me In [3:01] Comments (1) {Truckin' [11:08] > Weir and Drummers Jam [1:10] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
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Dead Show/podcast for 9/12/25
09/12/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 9/12/25
We celebrate the 82nd birthday of Mickey Hart this week with a great show that took place back on his 38th birthday at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California. The recording starts with Joan Baez regaling Mickey with a 'Happy Birthday' chorus.. once we put that behind us we are led into a hot 'Minglewood' and then a quite nice 'They Love Each Other'. They amp it up a bit with a 'Mama Tried>Mexicali' then Jerry brings out 'Candyman', which leads into a 'Little Red Rooster'. A rocking 'Cumberland Blues' leads into a 'Beat It on Down the Line' and the audience tape lets us hear the crowd loving it.. 'Althea' that follows may be the highlight of the set, but the boys are not done here, with a 'Sailor>Saint' and 'Deal' to close out the first set.... Grateful Dead Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA 9/11/1981 - Friday Set 1: Banter (Happy Birthday Mickey!) New New Minglewood Blues They Love Each Other Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Candyman > Little Red Rooster Cumberland Blues > Beat It On Down The Line Althea Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: peace...
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Dead Show/podcast for 9/5/25
09/05/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 9/5/25
This week on the Deadpod we have the second set from the band's performance at the beautiful Greek Theater in Berkeley California on August 18, 1989. This is pretty classic Dead for this high water period of the band, with a groovin' 'Iko Iko' to open things up, followed by the mellow 'Looks Like Rain'. Jerry brings out a classic 'Terrapin Station' leading into a fine Drums and Space. I love the 'Crazy Fingers' out of space, and the 'Stella Blue' in the ballad slot hits just right. Following the rockin' 'Lovelight' we are treated to a double encore - with 'And We Bid You Goodnight' following a nice 'Black Muddy River'. Grateful Dead Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA 8/18/1989 - Friday Two Iko Iko [5:52] Looks Like Rain [8:45] Terrapin Station [12:13] > Drums [12:46] > Space [8:32] > Crazy Fingers [8:49] > I Need A Miracle [4:35] > Stella Blue [8:43] > Throwing Stones [8:39] > Turn On Your Love Light [6:22] Encore Black Muddy River [6:09] And We Bid You Good Night [2:30] (1) Comments Rex Foundation Benefit. (1) and We Bid You Good Night was a second encore You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod...
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Dead Show/podcast for 8/2925
08/29/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 8/2925
Happy Labor Day Weekend! I hope that this first set from the 2nd night of a 3 night run at the is a great start to your holiday! This is a fine recording of the band during one of their more interesting periods. '' is always a great opener and I loved the '';. I even found the to be quite good... and the first set Victim is unusual and goes into a very nice ''. The second set which we'll hear next week is more improvisational, but I hope you enjoy this fine first set.. Greek Theatre - University of California Berkeley, CA - Friday One Cold Rain And Snow [6:11] New Minglewood Blues [7:21] Row Jimmy [9:07] [5:02] [4:39] [6:01] Bird Song [11:23] [4:23] You can listen to this week's here: I hope you have a safe and fun holiday... thanks so much for your support!
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