Dead Show of the Month

This months podcast takes us back to the amazing Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA for a fine Summer 1988 show.   For our halftime show we give you a flashback to moe. in 1999.  We sure hope you guys and gals are doing well and enjoying the ride! GRATEFUL DEAD  July 15, 1988  Greek Theatre  Berkeley, CA SOURCE:  FM / Analog Master HALFTIME:  moe.  2/26/99  West Hollywood, CA

This months show is a sleeper from the midwest in the late 70's that I enjoy a bunch.... figured you might too.   As promised Bob brings back the Dylan studio stuff.  Always a hoot! GRATEFUL DEAD  July 5, 1978  Omaha Civic Center  Omaha, NE HALFTIME:  Bob Dylan, Studio Rehearsals, 1978

This months show takes us up to Oregon for a typically laid back, and supremely weird "event".   It goes without saying:  You will like this!!!   Halftime gives us a glimpse of a global superstar preparing for tour... 1970's style.  Have a great time with this one! GRATEFUL DEAD  June 24, 1973  Portland Memorial Coliseum  Portland OR SOURCE:  Soundboard / Reel Master HALFTIME:  Bob Dylan  Santa Monica, CA  1978

This months show is a nice sample of what the band was up to in the Spring of 1989.  Often over-looked by its big brothers, the Summer and Fall, this tour shows the band was already on a tear when Summer came around.  Halftime has a fun few moments with the David Nelson Band, with Bob Weir playing the role of David Nelson.  Enjoy this months show!!! GRATEFUL DEAD April 2, 1989  Pittsburgh Civic Arena  Pittsburgh, PA SOURCE:  Soundboard / Analog Master HALFTIME:  David Nelson Band 3/18/2017

A great show from an epic era of Grateful Dead, when every night was something new and very exciting... an era of amazing Dark Star's and other worldly Other One's... The Fall of 1972!  "Bob" brings in some Gregg Allman for halftime, and this months show is a sure-fire pleaser in any household!  Enjoy! GRATEFUL DEAD  September 24, 1972  Palace Theatre  Waterbury,, CT SOURCE:  Soundboard / Cass1 HALFTIME:  Gregg Allman  April 8, 1974

I was out of town for the New Year, but am back and coming at you with some Good Old Grateful Dead from the odd year of 1975.  At halftme, "Bob" brought in some guitar-god work from the likes of Clapton and Beck.  Good times at the DSOTM Podcast... have fun!!! GRATEFUL DEAD  June 17, 1975  Winterland Auditorium  San Francisco, CA SOURCE:  Matrix HALFTIME:  Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton

This month takes us back to Oakland to compare a few shows we have spoken about over the past few months... I think you all will enjoy this one a bunch, the other show we heard a few months back (Episode 212).  For halftime, "Bob" brought in some great Neil Young w/ POTR.  Happy Holidays to you all, and may 2025 be all that it can be! GRATEFUL DEAD  December 31, 1989  Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum  Oakland, CA SOURCE:  Pre-FM / Master (proported) HALFTIME:  Neil Young & The Promise of the Real

This month takes us to some good old Grateful Dead from Normal, IL in 1978.   Great show, and fun halftime with Bill Monroe.   I hope you guys enjoy this!!! GRATEFUL DEAD  April 24, 1978  Horton Field House  Normal, IL SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel HALFTIME:  Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys  1969

This months show is one of those nights with the Grateful Dead where everyone seems to remember the date.  Hard to think we waited  this long, but here we are.  For the intermissions you just get an extra dose of the two of us... too good of a night to even have to think about anything but an amazing show!  Enjoy ya'll. GRATEFUL DEAD  February 13, 1970  Fillmore East  NYC, NY SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

While this months show flies under the radar, Your Old Friend Dave had an amazing night being there... in person, 33 years ago.   Crazy!   A little Pearl Jam for halftime, and I think you guys and gals will enjoy this months listening experience. GRATEFUL DEAD  August 12, 1991  Cal Expo  Sacramento, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard / Digital Copy HALFTIME:   Pearl Jam   LA, CA  2024

This month brings us to a show I have loved for several decades, and am super excited to bring to you... finally.  An amazing evening of musical twists and turns.   "Bob" brings us a little more Billy Strings for halftime, with Trey sitting in.  Pretty sure that yall are going to enjoy this one from end to end.   See you next month!! GRATEFUL DEAD  September 21, 1972  The Spectrum  Philadelphia, PA SOURCE:  Soundboard / Analog 1 HALFTIME:  Billy Strings & Trey Anastasio NY, NY

This month we are back in Oakland, and what a show we have for you.  A classic "Night Before NYE" situation at hand, A great halftime show, as always, from "Bob", and of course some ferocious 1989 playing! GRATEFUL DEAD  December 30, 1989  Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum  Oakland, CA SOURCE:  Matrix (Seamons) HALFTIME:  Stevie Ray Vaughn - 1984

For this months episode, we are in Oakland for a late era show with a nice performance and fine recording!  For halftime we get some Dr. John and find out what "Bob" has been up to.  Hope ya'll are well. GRATEFUL DEAD  December 17, 1992  Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum  Oakland, CA SOURCE:  Digital Soundboard HALFTIME:  Dr. John  (Compilation)

This months episode takes us all to 1970, and some amazing versions of some Pigpen goodness.  Really good stuff right here, folks!   For halftime, NRPS gives us a few nice treats!   I hope you guys enjoy this one. GRATEFUL DEAD   October 30, 1970  SUNY Stoneybrook  Stoneybrook, NY SOURCE:  Soundboard / Analog Reel HALFTIME:  NRPS  10/30/70

This months show is a great one, certainly of of the finer shows of 1984.  "Bob" delivers big time on the half time show, with Doc Watson & Taj Majal!  You guys are going to love this one!  Enjoy the ride. GRATEFUL DEAD  October 12, 1984  Augusta Civic Center  Augusta, ME SOURCE:  Soundboard / Cassette 1 HALFTIME:  Doc Watson & Taj Majal  8/9/86

This months podcast features the Grateful Dead on their amazingly tight Spring 1977 Tour.  For halftime "Bob" shares a really cool collaboration.  Enjoy the ride, folks! GRATEFUL DEAD  May 13, 1977  Auditorium Theatre  Chicago, IL SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel HALFTIME:  Carlos Santana / John McLaughlin & Friends  9/1/73 

I am headed out on DSO Tour, and that means you guys and gals get your dose of the DSOTM a day early this month... and you'll need that extra day to fully enjoy this months offering.  "Bob" brings in some BB King for halftime, and guys get to enjoy it all!!  Pretty sure I'll be listening to this one on the road! GRATEFUL DEAD  March 2, 1969  Fillmore West  San Francisco, CA HALFTIME:  BB King  February 1992 SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

For the first show of 2024, the first show of 1986 will be the focus of this months podcast... and all the way back in 1986, "Bob" was lucky enough to be in attendance and he has his usual input of days past!  For halftime, the same "Bob" brought in some Billy Strings, some good pickin' on this one.   I hope you all enjoy this as much as we did! GRATEFUL DEAD  February 8, 1986  HJK Auditorium  Oakland, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard/Analog Master HALFTIME:  Billy Strings 2/18/21

This months show was a big day for "Bob"... it was his future wife Ruth's first show.  The band was up to all kinds of mojo at this summer outdoor show... pure monkey business!   At halftime, "Bob" brought in some Ry Cooder/David Lindley and the whole show is just a gas! GRATEFUL DEAD  August 4, 1976  Roosevelt Stadium  Jersey City, NJ SOURCE:  Soundboard / 1st Gen (Moore Mix) HALFTIME:  Ry Cooder & David Lindley 

This months show is from Barton Hall....  No, not THAT Barton Hall show, but she's a pretty good one!  For halftime we get in on some great Little Feat.   We sure hope you guys are enjoying the ride!!! GRATEFUL DEAD  May 7, 1980  Barton Hall  Ithaca, NY SOURCE:  Soundboard / 1st Gen HALFTIME:  Little Feat  6/11/78

This month we journey to the Bay Area for a show in a venue that was, and is, off peoples radar.  The Dead play a great show in this unknown spot... and then never come back.   For halftime, I brought in some "The Doors" for us all to chew on.   A great podcast for a great audience... enjoy! GRATEFUL DEAD  November 7, 1971  Harding Theatre San Francisco, CA SOURCE:  Pre FM / Analog Master HALFTIME:  The Doors   Vancouver, BC  1970

This months episode completes a two night run at RFK that I started who knows how long ago...  but its really nice.  A very good 1989 Summer show!   Another little dose of JGB at halftime, out of Bob's stash.  Hope you guys enjoy this one! GRATEFUL DEAD  July 13, 1989  RFK Stadium  Washington DC SOURCE:  Soundboard/Digital Copy HALFTIME:  Jerry Garcia Band  7/24/83  Grass Valley, CA

A lot of fun to be had on this months episode of the podcast!   A show from Spring 1977 that never showed up on my radar...  figures, "Bob" was there.  He brought in some JGB from 1976 for halftime.  Sound like fun?  I thought so!  Enjoy!! GRATEFUL DEAD  April 25, 1977  Capitol Theatre  Passaic, NJ SOURCE:  Soundboard / Reel Master HALFTIME:  Jerry Garcia Band   Washington DC  4/3/76

WE MADE IT TO 200!!!!   Bob and I have guests call in, and a fantastic Grateful Dead show for this huge occasion.   For our halftime show we feature Jerry's Middle Finger, an amazing JGB cover band that does it just right!   Enjoy the ride ladies and gents...  on to the next 200!!! GRATEFUL DEAD  November 11, 1973  Winterland Auditorium  San Francisco, CA  SOURCE:  Soundboard / Reel HALFTIME:  Jerry's Middle Finger   Ventura, CA  4/21/23 SPECIAL THANKS TO:  Gus from Pittsburgh, PA & Cousin Darren from Bisbee, AZ

Grabbing this months podcast will whisk you away to the Cow Palace for a NYE show that was really the one that started the tradition of GD performances to end the year.   And this one is no joke, plenty of 1976 'Lazy Electricity' in this one...  enjoy! GRATEFUL DEAD   December 31, 1976  Daly City, CA SOURCE:  Pre-FM HALFTIME:  Blues Brothers Band  12/31/78  San Francisco, CA  

"Bob" celebrates his 100th show as a full time member of the DSOTM Team!   Oh, and we play a cool show from Spring of 1990 as well.  Enjoy! GRATEFUL DEAD  May 5, 1990  Cal State Dominguez Hills  Carson, CA FILLER:  Doc Watson from the Kentucky Fried Chicken Festival SOURCE:  Soundboard / Digital Copy

This months show we go way back in the time machine for some great 1968 insanity!   No half time this month, but "Bob" and myself do our best to entertain! GRATEFUL DEAD  December 21, 1968  Shrine Exhibition Hall  Los Angeles, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard

This months show is a great show from an era many folks just glance over... which is a shame, because the era and this particular show have "the goods"  For halftime "Bob" brought us in some great Weir/Wasserman to enjoy.   I think you will all enjoy this months DSOTM Podcast! GRATEFUL DEAD  July 31, 1982  Manor Downs  Austin, TX SOURCE:  Soundboard HALFTIME:  Weir/Wasserman  7/16/90  Columbus, OH

This months show comes to us from an all-time run in the New York area...  the run right before the epic trip to Europe.   You guys are sure to enjoy this one!   Bob brought in some JGB for the break.  Have fun, kids! GRATEFUL DEAD   March 23, 1972  Academy of Music New York, NY SOURCE:  Soundboard/Unk. HALFTIME:  Jerry Garcia Band 9/20/76

This month we travel to parts of the Grateful Dead universe we don't often visit... 1985.   And after prepping this show for you guys perhaps my New Years Resolution will be to listen to more 1985!  I had a great time getting this one ready for ya'll, and that generally leads to you guys having fun too!   Halftime gives us some J.J. Cale from the vault of "Bob".   Good stuff to start this new year! GRATEFUL DEAD  November 1, 1985   Richmond Coliseum  Richmond, VA SOURCE:  Soundboard/Analog Master HALFTIME:  J.J. Cale San Juan Capistrano, CA

This months show takes us all to the Spring of 1978, and it is a really good show with a fun time vibe.  "Bob" was out of town on some family business, so friend of the podcast "Steve C from DC" calls in to brag about guessing the 3 month run a few months ago...  all of that, and some Zonkey for halftime.   You guys are going to love this episode! GRATEFUL DEAD  April 16, 1978  Huntington Civic Center  Huntington, WV SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel HALFTIME:  Selections from "Zonkey" by Umphreys McGee SPECIAL THANKS TO:  Steve C. from DC for calling in

This month's podcast takes us all for a deep dive into a cozy theatre right on Market Street:  The Warfield Theatre!  The show this month is a beast of a 3 set show that I do not think gets its just due, so we are solving that this month.  Couple that with the awesome halftime featuring the Jerry Garcia Band, also recorded at the Warfield.  You guys are going to enjoy this one a bunch! GRATEFUL DEAD  October 14, 1980  Warfield Theatre  San Francisco, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard / Cassette 1 HALFTIME:  Jerry Garcia Band  March 1988  San Francisco, CA

This month we whisk you off to a fantastic, well off the beaten path... by California standards, wall of sound experience.  A great show with a unique and quite amazing second set jam sequence.   "Bob" brought us all some JGB to enjoy at halftime, and I am predicting a good time will be had by all.   Might as well start right now! GRATEFUL DEAD  July 19, 1974  Selland Arena  Fresno, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard / Analog 1 HALFTIME:  Jerry Garcia Band  Asbury Park, NJ  1980

This month our podcast takes us all back to that glorious Spring of 1977.  There was nary a dull moment during that month, and our show tonight proves that.  It has a little bit of everything.  For half-time, "Bob" brought us all some Kingfish to enjoy. GRATEFUL DEAD  May 11, 1977  St. Paul Civic Center  St. Paul, MN SOURCE:  Soundboard / Reel Master HALFTIME:  Kingfish  April 1975  San Francisco,, CA

This months podcast finishes up a 3 month spotlight on... something.   I hope you guys had fun regardless of your ability to figure it out!  The show is a really fun ride with the Hornsby lineup of the band, we hope you enjoy it.  For halftime, we provide you some Bela Fleck weirdness.  Enjoy!! GRATEFUL DEAD  October 27, 1990  The Zenith  Paris, France SOURCE:  Soundboard/Digital Copy HALFTIME:  Bela Fleck & The Flecktones  12/9/90

This months show is Part Two of our deep dive into three shows that have a few things in common.   Hey, we're having fun here!   =)   I hope you enjoy this special night on Bob Weirs 34th Birthday, recorded at his party at the Milky Way.  Really good stuff to be heard there... and halftime gets us some good picking with Big Mon.  Enjoy this one folks, its special. GRATEFUL DEAD  October 16, 1981  Melk Weg  Amsterdam, The Netherlands SOURCE:  Matrix / Hunter Seamons Mix HALFTIME:  Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys   Butterbean, IN  1969

This months show starts a 3 month musical journey with the Grateful Dead... come on along!   We will start things off by celebrating the bands absolutely epic Europe 72 Tour with a rippin' show from Paris.  I know you all will enjoy this one a whole bunch!  For halftime we bring you the New Riders from Veneta 1972.   I think we are going on a fun ride this month!  GRATEFUL DEAD  May 3, 1972  Olympia Theatre  Paris, France HALFTIME:  NRPS  8/27/72 SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

Another month of the podcast.. and another trip down Memory Lane with our co-host "Bob"!  This month finds us on the Central Coast and having a good old time.  A fun show, some WSP for halftime and a few good tales... its what it is all about on the DSOTM Podcast! GRATEFUL DEAD  July 31, 1988  Laguna Seca Raceway  Monterey, CA HALFTIME:  Widespread Panic  12/31/15 SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Cassette

This show comes from an inspiring era for the band, and a few days later turned "Bob" into one of us... forever.   Enjoy the Bicentennial Dead!   For half time, Bob brought over some stuff from The Band, and they always please.   Have a good month! GRATEFUL DEAD  June 14, 1976  Beacon Theatre   New York, NY SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel HALFTIME:  The Band  8/1/73  Jersey City, NJ  

This months show takes us back to Cal Expo to complete this fantastic Summer 1990 Run.  I'm sure this was a really fun afternoon after hearing this recording.  For halftime, we bring you some Billy Strings.   Enjoy this one, as we help you close out this run in high style. GRATEFUL DEAD  June 10, 1990  Cal Expo Amphitheatre  Sacramento, CA  SOURCE:  Healy Ultra Matrix / Digital Copy HALFTIME:  Billy Strings 9/19/20

This months shows is yet another one of those "I cant believe it took us this long to play this for you" shows.  An amazing, long and wandering performance that will certainly entertain just about anyone who enjoys live music.  For half-time we take another listen to the Allman Brothers from NYE 1973... this time with some decent guests.  This, my friends, is a good one... enjoy the hell out of it!!! GRATEFUL DEAD  June 22, 1973  PNE Coliseum  Vancouver, BC Canada HALFTIME:  Allman Brothers Band (With Garcia, Kreutzman and Skaggs) 12/31/73 SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

This months show takes us to the days of Primal Dead.  You can tell the band is on a serious high point headed into the recording of Live Dead.   Enjoy this one, heavy stuff here!   "Bob" shares some George Harrison at halftime.   Have a safe trip! GRATEFUL DEAD  February 22, 1969  Dream Bowl  Vallejo, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard HALF-TIME:  George Harrison  "All Things Must Pass" Stuff

Here is a really nice and quite intense show from upstate NY in 1977.... no, not "that one", this one is a little more spine tingling.  "Bob", our valiant co-host, discusses his experience a few days later.  All that and some great Herbie Hancock/Jaco Pastorious for halftime... what could be better?   Enjoy this one y'all.... and, Happy Homecoming! GRATEFUL DEAD  November 4, 1977  Colgate University  Hamilton, NY SOURCE:  Soundboard/Master Reel HALFTIME:  Herbie Hancock/Jaco Pastorious February 1977

This months podcast comes to us from the beloved Fall 1979 Tour of the east coast.  Brent was, clearly, fully integrated into the bands sound and the sky seemed to be the limit... and the destination!  Halftime brings us some great 1979 stories from Bob, who got around quite a bit that year... as well as some Hot Tuna.  Enjoy!! GRATEFUL DEAD  November 5, 1979  The Spectrum  Philadelphia, PA   HALFTIME:  Hot Tuna  10/31/83  New York SOURCE:  Soundboard / Analog Reel

This months show takes us to a fine night in Oakland that 'Your Old Friend Dave' happened to be present for...  Chinese New Year's 1993.  We get some Garcia/Grisman for halftime and a good time will hopefully be had by all! GRATEFUL DEAD  January 26, 1993  Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum  Oakland, CA HALFTIME:  Garcia/Grisman  2/3/91  San Francisco, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard/Digital Copy  

Off we go back into an era that has become more and more of an obsession for me, as of late.   Eighty-Throar!  A fun day in the sun in Utah, of all places.   For halftime we get into some fun Talking Heads from the same era.   Sure hope you guys and gals are enjoying the ride! GRATEFUL DEAD   September 4, 1983  Park West Ski Resort   Park City, UT HALFTIME:   Talking Heads  LA, CA  December 1983 SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Cassette

This months podcast takes us to an amazing performance by the Grateful Dead... perhaps even more so than many others.  The first show of 1973 did not disappoint with its interesting new sound the the debuts of some all time favorite songs  For halftime we have the Allman Brothers from NYE 73... great stuff.  Dig in and Dig it! GRATEFUL DEAD  February 9, 1973  Roscoe Maples Pavilion  Palo Alto, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel HALFTIME:  Allman Brothers Band   12/31/73  Daly City, CA PS:  Happy Birthday Jerry!

This months show ties in with a show we did last year...  this is the following night, and it is another great show with an equally great audio capture.  Pink Floyd joins us musically for halftime, and "Bob" and myself wax poetic as always.  Have fun kids! GRATEFUL DEAD  June 9, 1990  Cal Expo Amphitheatre  Sacramento, CA HALF-TIME:  Pink Floyd  Miami, FL  1987 SOURCE:  Healy Ultra Matrix / Digital Copy  

A great show in the heart of the Old South... this one goes out to Toby from Alabama's Family.  We hope you enjoy this!  It wont be hard, Spring 1977 was an amazing time for the band.   Our half-time show has some Little Feat from the same era.  Cousin Darren calls in to further elaborate on our vetting process to ensure only the finest shows get to you guys!  See y'all soon! GRATEFUL DEAD  May 17, 1977  Memorial Coliseum  Tuscaloosa, AL HALF-TIME:  Little Feat 4/19/77 SOURCE:  Soundboard/Master Reel SPECIAL THANKS TO: Cousin Darren from Scottsdale for calling in and doing his thing.

This week we did our first attempt at a live stream... and here are the results.   Its always fun hearing from listeners about their experiences and can't wait to do it on a semi-irregular basis in the future! This episode is about peoples first show experiences... and when they got bit by the Grateful Dead bug.  We had a lot of fun.  It's just under an hour, hope you enjoy it. We WILL do some of these in the future, and it would be fun to hear from YOU!  

This months podcast takes us allll the way back in the time machine to 1970.   We don't end up in 1970 very often... and after hearing this show it sounds like we need to get here more often.   Good stuff indeed.   Since it is a one set show, myself and "Bob" dig back into the mail bag.   Hope ya'll are doing well! GRATEFUL DEAD  April 15, 1970  Winterland Auditorium  San Francisco, CA SOURCE:  Soundboard/Master Reels