The Deadpod
a weekly hour of the best live Grateful Dead music
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Dead Show/podcast for 4/25/25
04/25/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 4/25/25
This week on the Deadpod a fine show from the spring of 1982, one often overlooked due to the notoriety of the next night's performance. This show, from April 17, 1982 in Hartford Connecticut features quite a nice first set, with fine versions of Bird Song and Jack-A-Roe (which was still relatively new at the time). I also would call your attention to the arrangement of El Paso, which is played at a much slower tempo than the usual polka arrangement, and benefits from that difference, I think. Also an interesting set closer here with 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter'. The first two songs in this set are from an audience source, the rest come from a soundboard. Grateful Dead Hartford Civic Center Hartford, CT 4/17/1982 - Saturday One New Minglewood Blues [7:46] > Sugaree [12:10] > El Paso [5:19] Jack-A-Roe [4:48] Little Red Rooster [8:51] Tennessee Jed [8:44] It's All Over Now [8:18] Bird Song [9:27] > Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:44] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: My thanks for your support.
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Dead Show/podcast for 4/11/25
04/11/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 4/11/25
What a classic set list we have on this week's Deadpod. While this show took place back in 1991, none of the songs debuted earlier than 1972. Better yet, they are all played with joy and authority reminiscent of earlier periods in the band's history. The tight opening China>Rider portends a great second set, and we are not disappointed for following this we have a fine 'Looks Like Rain' highlighted by some Healy echo on Bobby's vocals, then Garcia leads the ensemble into a long and dreamy 'Dark Star. The Star goes seamlessly into an interesting drums and space but then returns before leading into a continuation of 'Playin' In the Band' from the previous evening. Jerry then brings out 'Black Peter' in the ballad spot and delivers a soulful rendition. The set closing 'Lovelight' brings the crowd one last chance to shake their bones. Jerry returns for a great encore choice: 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue'. Grateful Dead 1991-04-01 Greensboro Coliseum - Greensboro, NC Two China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Looks Like Rain Dark Star [22:37] > Drums [8:20] > Space [9:46] > Dark Star [1:16] > Playing In The Band [3:28] > Black Peter Turn On Your Love Light Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: "You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast"
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Dead Show/podcast for 4/4/25
04/04/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 4/4/25
An outstanding performance awaits on this week's Deadpod as we usher in the month of April with a memorable set from April Fools' Day, 1991 at Greensboro, North Carolina. The band roars into a fantastic version of 'Jack Straw' and I for one, love the presence of Hornsby here and throughout the set. They dovetail into a nice version of 'Peggy-O' and Jerry is in fine form here. Bobby takes over for a rockin' version of 'It's All Over Now'; again Hornsby's contributions on the keyboard adds great effect. Jerry follows with a soulful 'Candyman' and Phil brings out 'Just LIke Tom Thumb's Blues' for the first time since Brent passed. They mesh wonderfully to bring us a fine version of 'Picasso Moon', then close the set with a magnificent 'Bird Song' Grateful Dead 1991-04-01 Greensboro Coliseum - Greensboro, NC Set 1: Jack Straw > Peggy-O It's All Over Now Candyman Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Picasso Moon Bird Song You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: my thanks for your generous support of the Deadpod!
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Dead Show/podcast for 3/28/25
03/28/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 3/28/25
This week we're happy to present the second set from the band's performance back on March 22, 1973 at Utica New York. The set starts with a rockin' 'Big River' and then the early 'Wave That Flag' and 'Me & My Uncle' before getting down to business with a nice 'Here Comes Sunshine'. The heart of the set follows with long jazzy versions of 'Truckin', 'The Other One' and 'Eyes of the World'. 'China Doll' always offers a sweet soulful splashdown as they end the set with the 'Sugar Magnolia' There were apparently 2 encores, but we only have one on tape, 'One More Saturday Night', nevertheless there is a heaping measure of prime Grateful Dead here, and I hope you enjoy.. Grateful Dead Utica Memorial Auditorium Utica, NY 3/22/1973 - Thursday Two Big River [4:20] Wave That Flag [5:27] Me And My Uncle [2:54] Here Comes Sunshine [9:09] Truckin' [13:56] > The Other One [19:21] > Eyes Of The World [15:01] > China Doll [6:21] Sugar Magnolia Encore One More Saturday Night Casey Jones (Missing) You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: May March go out like a lamb for you :)
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Dead Show/podcast for 3/21/25
03/21/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 3/21/25
At the risk of featuring too many sets from this period I decided to bring you this long, wonderful first set from March 22, 1973. While most of these songs don't feature stratospheric jams, they are quite well played in my opinion, and this set does include a truly beautiful 'Bird Song' and a great ending with 'China->Rider- >Playin' In the Band' There are two sources used, the majority is provided by a Betty Cantor board, probably one that was in a group that suffered water damage and mold - the missing reel was probably thrown away.. The missing segment here, starting with 'China Cat' is from a Dick Latvala cassette. The fire marshall was apparently giving the band a hard time and threatening to shut the show down, which accounts for some of the warnings about keeping the aisle clear.. Grateful Dead Utica Memorial Auditorium Utica, NY 3/22/1973 - Thursday One [1:43:22] The Promised Land [2:58] Sugaree [7:34] Mexicali Blues [3:23] They Love Each Other [5:09] Looks Like Rain [7:11] Deal [4:32] Beat It On Down The Line [3:07] Bird Song [11:26] Jack Straw [4:32] Box Of Rain [4:38] You Ain't Woman Enough [3:00] The Race Is On [2:54] Row Jimmy [7:44] El Paso [4:15] China Cat Sunflower [6:02] > Jam [1:48] > I Know You Rider [5:08] Playing In The Band [15:01] You can listen to this week's Dead here: As always thanks for your kind support.
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Dead Show/podcast for 3/14/25
03/14/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 3/14/25
A roaring Scarlet>Fire leads off this week's Deadpod from the second set of the band's performance at the Rainbow Theater in London England on March 20, 1981. They keep up the momentum throughout, going into a nice Sailor>Saint, then slowing things down with a beautiful He's Gone.. the transition to Drums is worthy of note, as is the transition, led by Phil Lesh, into a rousing Truckin' that leads off the post-drums segment. Wharf Rat is heartfelt and emotional, but they lead us back into some serious rockin' with Around and Around and Johnny B. Goode, not to mention a nice U.S. Blues encore. Grateful Dead Rainbow Theatre London, England 3/20/1981 - Friday Two Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > He's Gone > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Wharf Rat > Around And Around > Johnny B. Goode Encore U.S. Blues You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: beware the Ides of March! :)
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Dead Show/podcast for 3/7/25
03/07/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 3/7/25
This week's Deadpod takes us across the pond to London, where the band kicked off their Spring European tour of 1981 on March 20 at the Rainbow Theater. They come out smoking on 'Feel Like A Stranger' and you know they were looking forward to this.. 'Friend of the Devil' which follows is played leisurely, they are in no hurry to get through this evening. 'C.C. Rider' follows with a bit of the blues.. This tape sounds wonderful, and all these tunes have a great treatment.. I'm a sucker for a great 'Loser' and this one doesn't disappoint, nor does 'Candyman'.. the set closing 'Deal' is incendiary.. Grateful Dead Rainbow Theatre London, England 3/20/1981 - Friday One Feel Like A Stranger Banter (Bobby's Joke) Friend Of The Devil C.C. Rider Tuning Althea Tuning 2 Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Loser New New Minglewood Blues Crowd Candyman > Looks Like Rain > Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: thank you for your kind support
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/28/25
02/28/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 2/28/25
This week on the Deadpod we have the pleasure of listening to the second set from the band's performance on February 17, 1973 in St. Paul Minnesota.. This set begins with a nicely jammed out 'Truckin' followed by 'Row Jimmy' and appropriately, 'Big River'.. Donna follows with a 'You Ain't Woman Enough' but that leads us into the heart of this set, an exquisitely crafted trifecta of 'Here Comes Sunshine' into 'China Cat Sunflower' and 'I Know You Rider'.. you definitely need this one.. the rest of the set is more straight ahead rocking Dead, culminating in a 'Saturday Night' closer and a 'Casey Jones' encore.. watch for Weir's screeching in the 'Not Fade Away' reprise.. :) Grateful Dead St. Paul Auditorium St. Paul, MN 2/17/1973 - Saturday Two Truckin' [12:15] Row Jimmy Big River [4:16] You Ain't Woman Enough Here Comes Sunshine [7:52] > China Cat Sunflower [7:52] > I Know You Rider [4:07#] Around And Around Not Fade Away [4:12] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:#16] > Not Fade Away [3:07] One More Saturday Night Encore Casey Jones [6:16] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Hope you enjoy the ride!
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/21/25
02/21/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 2/21/25
This week's Deadpod takes us back to the early days of 1973, this one was played in St. Paul Minnesota. This was when they were figuring out the wall of sound, and the first part of set 1 suffers from several sound issues as they try to dial in the mix, most notably in a bad start with a 'Promised Land' that suffers greatly. Don't let that scare you off from the rest of this long set. There is plenty of outstanding renditions here, especially from 'Loose Lucy' on culminating in an excellent 'Playin In the Band' to close the set. A surprise is to hear 'He's Gone' in the second slot here.. Grateful Dead St. Paul Auditorium St. Paul, MN 2/17/1973 - Saturday One The Promised Land He's Gone Looks Like Rain Box Of Rain Wave That Flag [6:02] Mexicali Blues Bird Song Beat It On Down The Line Loose Lucy Me And Bobby McGee Stella Blue El Paso They Love Each Other [5:34] Playing In The Band [15:16] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Thanks for your kind support!!
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/14/25
02/14/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 2/14/25
Happy Valentine's Everyone! This week on the Deadpod we conclude the band's performance from February 19, 1982 in San Diego CA. Again, this comes from an audience tape so while the fidelity isn't quite up to soundboard levels, it does give you a great sense of being there.. The pre-drums portion of the set is well played, with the highlight being a sweet Lost Sailor>Saint of Circumstance. The killer portion of this set comes as Drums ends, the band goes into a great Other One -- Phil really seems to be enjoying this one as he leads the charge throughout.. A sweet Stella Blue follows then an unusual ending as instead of Around and Around we get Man Smart, Woman Smarter into Johnny B. Goode not as the encore but as the set closer. The US Blues encore is a snappy ending to the enening.. Grateful Dead Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse San Diego, CA 2/19/1982 - Friday Two Alabama Getaway [5:41] > The Promised Land [4:09] Ship Of Fools [7:39] Lost Sailor [6:54] > Saint Of Circumstance [6:44] > Jam [5:13] > Drums [10:55] > Space [8:05] > The Other One [10:33] > Stella Blue [9:47] > Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:27] > Johnny B. Goode [3:34] Encore U.S. Blues [5:06] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Thanks for the love!
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Dead Show/podcast for 2/7/25
02/07/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 2/7/25
This week's Deadpod again features an audience recording - this time of the performance on February 19, 1982 in San Diego California. This, the third performance of 1982 finds the boys finding their groove, with a hot opening 'Bertha', a great 'Dire Wolf' and of course 'Althea'. While the vocals are sometimes a little far back on this audience recording, you can't say the same for Garcia's guitar -it is outfront and I really enjoyed hearing him on this tape - I hope you enjoy it as well! Grateful Dead Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse San Diego, CA 2/19/1982 - Friday One Bertha [6:53] > Greatest Story Ever Told [3:49] Dire Wolf [3:24] Little Red Rooster [8:28] Brown Eyed Women [5:21] Cassidy [4:58] Candyman [6:22] > El Paso [#5:13] Althea [7:39] New Minglewood Blues [6:45] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: a nice way to remove yourself from the world for an hour....
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/31/25
01/31/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 1/31/25
This week we continue with the second set from the band's performance at Shea's Theater in Buffalo, NY on January 20, 1979. This set picks up steam just before drums with a powerful 'Other One' which gets picked up again after drums and space and leads into a rare (for the period) 'Dark Star' which has some wild explorations. The band rocks it out afterwards with a 'Not Fade Away' into 'Sugar Magnolia'. No Donna at this show. Grateful Dead Shea's Theatre Buffalo, NY 1/20/1979 - Saturday Two I Need A Miracle [5:06] > Bertha [6:53] > Good Lovin' [7:07] Loser [7:22] Estimated Prophet [12:37] > The Other One [8:19] > Drums [10:#01] > Space [2:14] > The Other One [2:30] > Dark Star [9:17] > Not Fade Away [5:02] > Sugar Magnolia [8:17] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:41] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: There's a little more light every day :) thanks for your kind support!
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/24/25
01/24/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 1/24/25
This week's Deadpod features a great audience recording of a fabulous show by the late Jerry Moore..this is from January 20, 1979 at Shea's Theater in Buffalo New York. I think this is a great first set... all of these are performed so very well. I especially love the tone of Garcia's work on 'Sugaree' and 'It's All Over Now'.. at times the vocals are a little low in the mix, but in the words of Mickey Hart - turn it up! :) The rest of this set is nothing to sneeze at either, especially the smoking hot 'Jack Straw' to close it out.. One note .. apparently the show started some 2 hours late ;) Grateful Dead Shea's Theatre Buffalo, NY 1/20/1979 - Saturday One The Promised Land [4:21] Sugaree [11:45] El Paso [4:10] Peggy-O [8:12] It's All Over Now [7:41] Jack-A-Roe [4:31] New Minglewood Blues [5:35] Stagger Lee [6:46] Jack Straw [5:32] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: I hope you enjoy it! and thanks for your kind support!!
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/17/25
01/17/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 1/17/25
This week's Deadpod features the second set from January 18, 1979 at Providence Rhode Island. This is a rather unique second set as there is no drums/space segment here, unique since the band started introducing them as a matter of course back in the spring of 1978. It would be the last show without one for a long time. It's a solid show, in my opinion, the highlight being a raucous 'Trucking' that even includes Phil singing, and a solid 'Other One'. Hope you enjoy it.. Grateful Dead Providence Civic Center Providence, RI 1/18/1979 - Thursday Two I Need A Miracle [6:14] > Bertha [6:58] > Good Lovin' [6:41] > From The Heart Of Me [3:45] Ship Of Fools [8:04] He's Gone [12:33] > Truckin' [10:02] > The Other One [11:#13] > Wharf Rat [10:03] > Around And Around [7:13] Encore U.S. Blues [5:16] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Thank you friends for your kind support of the Deadpod
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/10/25
01/10/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 1/10/25
This week's Deadpod features one of the January shows in the Grateful Dead's history - this one from January 18, 1979 in Providence, Rhode Island. This is a nice first set, energetic, especially for the time period (in a month Keith Godchaux would be leaving), and features some nice versions. I am especially fond of the 'Cassidy' here but there are several excellent tunes in this first set. Grateful Dead Providence Civic Center Providence, RI 1/18/1979 - Thursday One The Promised Land [4:22] They Love Each Other [7:31] Mama Tried [2:45] > Mexicali Blues [4:10] Friend Of The Devil [8:10] Cassidy [4:50] Jack-A-Roe [4:38] Looks Like Rain [7:04] Ramble On Rose [8:15] New Minglewood Blues [5:29] Deal [6:47] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Hope this finds you well and out of harm's way.... thank you for your kind support!
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Dead Show/podcast for 1/3/25
01/03/2025
Dead Show/podcast for 1/3/25
On this first Friday of 2025, we continue with the conclusion of the Grateful Dead's New Year's Eve concert from December 31, 1971 at Winterland in San Francisco. A long, fun if somewhat sloppy at times show, the enjoyment the band was having is evident throughout.. After a Bill Graham intro they go into Truckin' then Billy really goes off as they go into a Other One jam, then quite interestingly enough into Me & My Uncle before going back into The Other One.. Some other highlights here include the first ever version of Big River, and the last Pigpen version of 'The Same Thing' which the band would not bring back for 20 years... There is some great high energy jamming in the 2nd half of the set, which apparently went on until 3:45 AM. Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 12/31/1971 - Friday Two Truckin' [8:45] > Drums [3:07] > The Other One Jam [6:01] > Me And My Uncle [2:50] > The Other One [10:19] Space [1:53] > Black Peter [8:38] Big River [3:32] The Same Thing [7:22] Ramble On Rose [5:45] Sugar Magnolia [6:42] Not Fade Away [6:09] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:08] > Not Fade Away [3:00] Encore Casey Jones [5:24] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: My sincere thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod! Here's to a healthy and happy 2025!
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Dead Show/podcast for 12/27/24
12/27/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 12/27/24
Happy New Year! ... but this NYE set by the Dead should put you in the mood to say goodbye to 2024 and to ring in a brand new 2025... This show occurred at an important turning point for the Dead, as they moved forward with many 'new' tunes and with Keith and Donna as members of the band (Donna makes her vocal debut here on 'One More Saturday Night'). The sound on this FM broadcast is generally very good and the band is tight. The boys play here with a great youthful enthusiasm.. They open with 'Dancin' In the Streets' which they wouldn't play again until June of 76.. This is a long and fun first set, clocking in at over 90 minutes.. Pig has some great moments here - Mr. Charlie, Chinatown Shuffle and Next Time You See Me are great.. All in all a great first set, we'll hear set 2 next week.. Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 12/31/1971 - Friday One Dancing In The Street [#8:29] Mr. Charlie [3:38] Brown Eyed Women [4:22] Beat It On Down The Line [2:56] You Win Again [3:36] Jack Straw [4:31] Sugaree [7:01] El Paso [4:14]> Chinatown Shuffle [2:35] Tennessee Jed [6:41] Mexicali Blues [3:16] China Cat Sunflower [4:40] > I Know You Rider [5:18] Next Time You See Me [4:30] Playing In The Band [6:09] Loser [6:15] One More Saturday Night (1) [4:23#] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Thanks for your support this year.. it means alot.. Happy New Year.
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Dead Show/podcast for 12/20/24
12/20/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 12/20/24
Here's a bit of a Christmas present from the Deadpod - a great second set from December 12, 1973 at the Omni in Atlanta. This features a fine combination of classic tunes and some unusual combos (see Mississipi Half-Step into Me & Bobby McGee, as well as Wharf Rat> Me & My Uncle>Eyes). All the songs here are first rate - the China >Rider is wonderful as is the GSET.. then we get a complete Weather Report Suite..Eyes of the World into Morning Dew is one for the ages.. Then, after this massive set, I've included the soundcheck for this show, which has some really fun versions and even some Holiday sounds! I hope you enjoy! Grateful Dead The Omni Atlanta, GA 12/12/1973 Two Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:23] > Me And Bobby McGee [5:06][0:12] China Cat Sunflower [6:48] > Jam [1:29] > I Know You Rider [4:57][2:01] Greatest Story Ever Told [5:10] Row Jimmy [9:05] % Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:21] > Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:33] > Let It Grow [11:11] % Wharf Rat [9:05] > Me And My Uncle [2:48][0:18] Eyes Of The World [12:27] > Morning Dew [14:41] % Sugar Magnolia Encore Casey Jones Soundcheck: Sleigh Ride Rip It Up Blue Suede Shoes Peggy-O Jack Straw Cumberland Blues Thirty Days You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukka, and Winter Solstice! thank you for all you kindness and support...
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Dead Show/podcast for 12/13/24
12/13/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 12/13/24
This week's Deadpod takes us down south to Atlanta Georgia, where the Dead played the first of 36 shows at the Omni back on December 12, 1973. This long and very tasty first set features many of the classics, all played quite well. It features only the second time that 'Peggy-O' was played, great sound throughout, and a very long and spacey 'Playin' In the Band' to end this first set. Next week we'll play both set 2 and the soundchecks which are amazing in themselves.. Enjoy Grateful Dead The Omni Atlanta, GA 12/12/1973 One [1:31:22] The Promised Land [3:09][0:09] Sugaree [7:13][0:18] Mexicali Blues [3:13][0:19] Tennessee Jed [7:53][0:31] Jack Straw [4:44][0:28] Don't Ease Me In % Looks Like Rain % They Love Each Other [0:11] El Paso % Peggy-O [5:42][0:12] Beat It On Down The Line [3:12][0:17] Brown Eyed Women [4:49][0:24] Big River [4:49][0:21] Deal [4:37][0:24] Playing In The Band [22:00] 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 12/6/24
12/06/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 12/6/24
We welcome December this week by returning to the second set of the band's performance at the Golden Hall in San Diego on November 24, 1979. This set has an upbeat beginning with 'Alabama Getaway' going into a classic 'Greatest Story Every Told' - listen for Phil in that wild transition. 'Ship of Fools' follows, with Jerry giving us a find rendition complete with some extended soloing where it doesn't usually occur. 'Terrapin Station' follows, leading into a long and interesting 'Playin In the Band '. Drums goes into a short Space, then we're treated to 'Sailor>Saint', followed by a fine 'Wharf Rat'. The boys then rock it up with a good 'Sugar Magnolia' and the obligatory 'One More Saturday Night' encore. Grateful Dead Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse San Diego, CA 11/24/1979 - Saturday Two Alabama Getaway [7:22] > Greatest Story Ever Told [5:07] Ship Of Fools [9:55] Terrapin Station [12:20] > Playing In The Band [14:23] > Drums > Space [1:47] > Lost Sailor [6:10] > Saint Of Circumstance [5:27] > Wharf Rat [9:27] > Sugar Magnolia [8:06] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:46] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Hope this finds you warm and dry! My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/28/24
11/28/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 11/28/24
Happy Thanksgiving As is the custom here on the Deadpod, this Thanksgiving we feature an acoustic set and I think we are especially fortunate this year as this set is one of the very best such sets from 1970. From September 20, 1970 this set from the Fillmore East features both David Grisman and David Nelson on mandolin for much of the set, including a very unusual 'Big Railroad Blues' and an acoustic 'Truckin'. Jerry is in particular fine voice throughout, especially on 'To Lay Me Down'. If you are a fan of acoustic Dead this is a set to savor .. I hope you enjoy.. Grateful Dead Fillmore East New York, NY 9/20/1970 - Sunday One Uncle John's Band [6:47] Deep Elem Blues [5:51] Friend Of The Devil [3:32] Big Railroad Blues [3:14] Dark Hollow [2:56] Ripple [4:20] To Lay Me Down [5:12] Truckin' [5:35][0:12] Rosalie McFall [2:24] Cumberland Blues [5:04] New Speedway Boogie [9:31] Brokedown Palace [5:13] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: I have far more to be thankful for than I can express here.. first of all to all of you who reached out with your well wishes and concern during my recent surgery and recovery.. to my doctors and nurses who did such a wonderful job helping to get me back home.. and of course to my beautiful wife without which I never would have been able to see this through...
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/24
11/22/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/24
This week's Deadpod takes us back to the Fall tour of 1979 - this time at San Diego for the Saturday night show that took place on November 24. This first set opens with a rare and refreshing 'China Cat>I Know You Rider'. Love hearing this as an opener and I think it sets a nice atmosphere for the show. Cowboy songs come next then a really nice 'Peggy-O' and 'Cassidy' which are both highlights of this set. A youthful sounding Brent gives us a nice 'Easy To Love You' which goes into a longer 'Althea'. They close things with 'Passenger'. Grateful Dead Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse San Diego, CA 11/24/1979 - Saturday One China Cat Sunflower [6:08] > I Know You Rider [8:22] Mama Tried [2:39] > Mexicali Blues [4:28] Peggy-O [6:58] Cassidy [4:51] Easy To Love You [3:27] > Althea [7:59] Passenger [5:04] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Be sure and pick up the Deadpod early on Thanksgiving for our annual Thanksgiving special...
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/15/24
11/15/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 11/15/24
Here's a fun second set from November 1985 for this week's Deadpod. 'Touch of Grey' into 'Samson' starts things off with some nice Jerry solos in Samson... The 'High Time' that follows makes up for the flubbed ending on Samson with some excellent Jerry vocals. 'Let It Grow' is probably the highlight of the pre-drums segment however, with some excellent improvisational jamming. That spirit is carried through on the Drums and Space. 'Gimme Some Lovin' coming out of space is fun and leads into a sweet 'Stella Blue'. The remainder features some sharp rockin' and concludes with a fun 'In the Midnight Hour' encore. Grateful Dead Community War Memorial Auditorium Rochester, NY 11/7/1985 - Thursday Two Touch Of Grey > Samson And Delilah High Time Let It Grow > Drums > Space > Gimme Some Lovin' > Stella Blue > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away Encore In The Midnight Hour You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: I hope you enjoy the set.. and thanks for your kind support!
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/8/24
11/08/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 11/8/24
This week we have one of the finest shows from the Fall tour of 1985. This comes to us from Rochester New York on November 7, 1985. The opening 'Dancing In the Street' is strong and cohesive - we can tell we are in for a special night. The 'Dire Wolf' presents Jerry in fine voice. While Bobby is a bit cheesy on 'CC Rider' the 'Loser' that follows is excellent. The country 'Mama Tried'>'Mexicalli Blues' is a great lead in to a rockin' 'Cumberland Blues'. While 'Beat it On Down the Line' is also tight and well-played, the set closing 'Deal' is a tad fast, but still always a nice set closer.. Grateful Dead Community War Memorial Auditorium Rochester, NY 11/7/1985 - Thursday One Dancing In The Street Dire Wolf C C Rider Loser Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Cumberland Blues Beat It On Down The Line Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: My sincere thanks for your kind support and well wishes!!
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Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/24
11/01/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/24
With the passing of Phil Lesh I decided to bring you a complete Phil & Friends show from the last time I was lucky enough to see him - March 12, 2023 in Chicago. I really enjoyed the show and hope you dig it. Words can't express what the man meant to the Dead or the scene. We were lucky to have been able to be in his presence from time to time. I know this makes a longer Deadpod than usual, hope it doesn't mess anything up for you. Phil Lesh And Friends The Salt Shed Chicago, Illinois 3/12/2023 1st Set Jam > Sunshine Of Your Love > Deep Elem Blues Bertha He's Gone > Pride Of Cucamunga Cassidy Sugaree 2nd Set Jam > Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys > Scarlet Begonias > Mountains Of The Moon Uncle John's Band Eyes Of The World The Wheel Shakedown Street Encore: Phil Banter Band Introductions Rock Steady Phil Lesh - Bass And Vocals Warren Haynes - Guitar And Vocals Grahame Lesh - Guitar And Vocals Jason Crosby - Keyboards And Vocals Natalie Cressman - Trombone And Vocals Jennifer Hartswick - Trumpet And Vocals James Casey - Saxophone And Vocals John Molo - Drums You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
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Dead Show/podcast for 10/25/24
10/25/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 10/25/24
This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on October 10, 1989. A good example, I think, of why this was a high water mark in the band's performance history, this second set showcases their ability to improvise both in spots intended and unintended. The latter I think, is shown in the opening 'Blow Away', which despite some forgotten lyrics and miscues turns into a fine opening number. The jamming in the 'Help>Slip>Frank', especially out of Franklins' and into a fine drums, is an example of some more expected, but nevertheless, successful creativity. Lastly I have to point out how good 'Not Fade Away is here.. far from being mailed in... Grateful Dead Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, NC 10/22/1989 - Sunday Two Blow Away [10:00] Samson And Delilah [6:20] Help On The Way [3:44] > Slipknot! [6:33] > Franklin's Tower [9:40] > Jam [7:#17] > Drums [5:55] > Space [8:43] > I Need A Miracle [4:04] > Stella Blue [8:36] > Throwing Stones [9:11] > Not Fade Away [7:51#] Encore Black Muddy River [5:53] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Again, thanks for your well wishes and patience with my (typing) brevity!
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Dead Show/podcast for 10/18/24
10/18/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 10/18/24
Howdy! I figured it was about time to get back in the saddle and get another Deadpod out to my wonderful audience.. First off thanks for your kind get well wishes! They all have meant so much..forgive me for not answering each of them, but I'm having some serious trouble typing with alot of numbness in my right hand since my operation.. This week I thought it appropriate to listen to a fine show from the great state of North Carolina, I could only wish that I could help the folks there who have been ravaged by the terrible storms.. This is a well played show from the fall of '89.. a nice Foolish Heart starts things, and frankly I enjoyed every song in this first set. The highlight might be 'Bird Song' where Jerry uses a number of ineresting MIDI effects... The Johnny B Goode encore is also a nice touch.. Grateful Dead Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, NC 10/22/1989 - Sunday One Foolish Heart [8:03] New Minglewood Blues [7:28] Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [5:56] Queen Jane Approximately [6:00] Ramble On Rose [6:47] Beat It On Down The Line [3:13] Bird Song [14:12] Johnny B. Goode [3:55] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Again thank you for your patience and your kindness..
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Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/24
09/20/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/24
This week the Deadpod travels to January of 1980 for an unusual benefit show that the Dead appeared at for Cambodian refugees in Oakland, along with Jefferson Starship, the Beach Boys and Carlos Santana and John Cippolina. This is a tight and well played set throughout. The opening 'Jack Straw' into 'Franklin's Tower' is crisp and edgy. 'Minglewood' is a standout as well. I really enjoy all of these, but the 'Playin' is probably the highlight, although the Santana solo in 'Not Fade Away' is a treat as well; its interesting to hear these three great guitarists playing together.. Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 1/13/1980 - Sunday One Jack Straw [5:42] > Franklin's Tower [11:44] New Minglewood Blues [6:56] Tennessee Jed [8:21] > Looks Like Rain [7:12] > Don't Ease Me In [7:16] Playing In The Band [10:41] > Drums [7:15] > Not Fade Away (1) [14:27] > Sugar Magnolia (1) [7:30] Encore U.S. Blues [#4:18] Comments Cambodian Refugee Benefit. (1) with Carlos Santana and John Cippolina. It is with some sadness that I have to announce that this will be the last Deadpod for some time... I'm scheduled for open heart surgery next week and I'm not sure when I'll be able to be back here sharing these great songs with you. Don't give up on me as I don't plan to give up.. I'll be back as soon as I am able but in the meantime I'd encourage you to listen to some of the old Deadpods - the entire run is still available.. Keep your light on and thanks my friends for all of your support and for listening..
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Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/24
09/13/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/24
A fine second set awaits you on this week's Deadpod as we explore the second set from the band's performance at the Cumberland Coutny civic Center in Portland Maine on September 17, 1982. This is a matrix recording - but the first two songs are a mix of several audience sources as the soundboard for those doesn't seem to exist.. 'Touch of Grey' and 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' are played uptempo and crisply..Their followed by a beautiful rendition of 'High Time'; Jerry's emotive vocals just hint at how expressive this set will be. 'Estimated' follows, then a delicate 'Eyes of the World'. Following drums and space Weir teases a Spanish Jam but they eventual let Phil take the helm and lead them into the powerful 'Other One' intro.. the crowd loves it and when they finish and go into 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' there is a fair amount of sing along.. The highlight of the set in my opinion is the tremendous version of 'Morning Dew' that follows.. Jerry is at his most expressive here.. words won't do it justice. A fine 'Sugar Magnolia' closes the set and a 'US Blues' encore caps the evening... Grateful Dead Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday Two Touch Of Grey [6:33] > Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:46] ; High Time [7:16] ; Estimated Prophet [12:27] > Eyes Of The World [8:53] > Drums > Space [3:58] > The Other One [10:56] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:37] > Morning Dew [8:52] > Sugar Magnolia [8:43] Encore U.S. Blues [4:58] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: May the music lift you up .. thanks for your kind support.
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Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/24
09/06/2024
Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/24
Hey Now! This week the Deadpod takes us to Portland Maine, for a show that took place at the Cumberland County Civic Center on September 17, 1982. This 12 song first set is a concise reading of many of their standards. Brent and Phil are upfront in the mix and overall I find these quite enjoyable. There is a false start in 'Me & My Uncle' which is quite unusual, and we have 'Dupree's' 2 weeks in a row- I'm sure that's a Deadpod record ;) Grateful Dead Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday One Bertha [6:25] > The Promised Land [4:02] Candyman [6:31] > C C Rider [8:16] Althea [7:47] Me And My Uncle [3:15] > Big River [5:36] Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:48] It's All Over Now [7:04] West L.A. Fadeaway [7:35] Throwing Stones [5:40] > Deal [5:43] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: Many thanks for your kind support!
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