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This week we return to Deer Creek for the second set of the band's performance on June 9, 1991.  This second set opens with a scorching Scarlet>Fire.. the boys put it together here, with Jerry adding some nice flute-like touches and Hornsby pulling out the squeezebox during Fire.. one of the best of the year for sure. 'Truckin' follows, with an excellent closing jam into 'New Speedway Boogie' which had recently come out of retirement. Out of Space there is an excellent 'I Need A Miracle' which goes into a wonderful 'Standing on the Moon'. Jerry is wailing on the closing 'I'd rather be with you! ' and is obviously enjoying himself. The band puts it together for a rousing 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set. 'The Weight' slows things down as they say good bye to Indiana for another year...      Grateful Dead Deer Creek Music Center Noblesville, IN 6/7/1991 - Friday Two      Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain ; Truckin' > New Speedway Boogie > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Standing On The Moon > Sugar Magnolia Encore      The Weight   http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060923.mp3 My thanks for your kind support, I couldn't bring you the Deadpod without it. 

Summer is here, and it's time for a classic Summer show, this one from the Summer tour of 1991, a very good tour in my opinion.  This week I decided to share the first set of the show from June 7, 1991 at Deer Creek Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, a favorite stop on the latter day tour trail.  This set starts with a fine 'Half-Step', Jerry has a wonderful closing jam on this one.  The Rooster that follows shows Vince doing some sampling on the Hammond organ. 'Stagger Lee', while far from my favorite Dead tune, is done with justice here. They really smoke 'Maggie's Farm', and I'm always appreciative of a good 'Loser' You'll hear Hornsby throughout this performance as some have complained he is too aggressive here, while I am still appreciative of what he brought to the sound.      Grateful Dead Deer Creek Music Center Noblesville, IN 6/7/1991 - Friday One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo   Little Red Rooster   Stagger Lee   Me And My Uncle > Maggie's Farm   Loser   The Music Never Stopped   Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060223.mp3 As always, my thanks for your support of the Deadpod. 

For your Memorial Day weekend we have the second set of the band's performance on May 25, 1974 at the University of California at Santa Barbara.  After a rocking 'Promised Land' opener, and 'Ship of Fools' we are treated to a wonderful 'Big River' - Keith's piano work here is outstanding. The meat of this set however comes in the wonderful 'Truckin' that really showcases why this was a vehicle for some most excellent deep space explorations. Phil rattles some bones here, especially in the transition to 'Let It Grow'. Jerry has some great solos here in the 'Let It Grow' which slides perfectly into 'Wharf Rat'. An almost perfect 'Sugar Magnolia' follows, then leads into the 'GDTRFB' and, the obligatory,  'One More Saturday Night'.   Grateful Dead Campus Stadium - University Of California Santa Barbara, CA 5/25/1974 - Saturday     Two     The Promised Land [3:13] Ship Of Fools [5:35] Big River [4:54] Tennessee Jed [7:57] Truckin' [18:05] > Jam > Space > Let It Grow [9:24] > Wharf Rat [9:54] Sugar Magnolia [8:34] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:11] > One More Saturday Night [4:30] Encore     Casey Jones [6:30]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052623.mp3 Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend, and give thanks to those who sacrificed for us all.   

We're stepping it up this week.. yes! believe it or not, this week's Deadpod is probably even hotter than last week's show from 1973! This one comes from May 25, 1974 at Santa Barbra California. A beautiful afternoon show that must have seemed to go on forever...  The first set starts with a U.S. Blues.. a great way to start a show and start this 13 song first set! The entire set is smoking hot, and it has a pedigree - as it comes from Dick Latvala's cassette, so the sound is great.  Some of the highlights include a wonderful 'Jack Straw', a stand alone 'Scarlet', Weir 'takes a bottle, cracks him in the jaw' on 'Me & My Uncle', but the true highlight of the set and probably the show is the mind-bending 'China Cat>I Know Your Rider' , in particular the great jamming in the transition - not to be missed. Billy K is on it..      Grateful Dead Campus Stadium - University Of California Santa Barbara, CA 5/25/1974 - Saturday     One     U.S. Blues [5:30] Mexicali Blues [3:22] Deal [4:14] Jack Straw [4:43] Scarlet Begonias [4:34] Beat It On Down The Line [3:02] Brown Eyed Women [4:29] Me And My Uncle [2:45] Sugaree [6:34] El Paso [4:03] China Cat Sunflower [8:20] > I Know You Rider [4:19] Around And Around [4:36]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051923.mp3  Thank you for your kind support - I couldn't publish the Deadpod without your help! 

This week we continue listening to the second set of the band's performance at Memorial Auditorium in Uttica New York on March 21, 1973. As was the case last week, we have a very long set this week, around an hour and 43 minutes. This set features more jamming of course, including a jazzy 'Dark Star' marked with some fine drum rolls by Mr. Kreutzmann, a lovely 'Eyes of the World' and several classic songs from the period including 'Me & Bobby McGee'.      Grateful Dead Utica Memorial Auditorium Utica, NY 3/21/1973 - Wednesday Two     [1:45:34]  Greatest Story Ever Told [4:43]   They Love Each Other [5:21]   Mexicali Blues [3:09]   Brown Eyed Women [4:49]   Big River [3:58]   Brokedown Palace [5:14]   Me And Bobby McGee [5:12]   Weather Report Suite Prelude [0:57] > Dark Star [21:00] > Eyes Of The World [15:48] > Wharf Rat [9:25]   Sugar Magnolia [9:17]   Casey Jones [6:00] Comments     {Dark Star 0:00 > First Verse 9:20 to 10:30 > end 21:00} Is Casey Jones perhaps an encore? You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051223.mp3  "Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings But the heart has it's seasons, it's evenings and songs of it's own" thanks..  

Happy Cinco de Mayo! As we roll into the first weekend in May, I wanted to bring out the customary tribute to the Kentucky Derby with a fine 'The Race Is On'. This show does that as well as pays homage to the new, fat,  'Here Comes Sunshine' release from Grateful Dead Productions (Here Comes Sunshine from Dead.net). This show does both, although it takes place in early spring of 1973, rather than in May.  This is a huge show - the first set alone has 17 songs that take over one hour and forty minutes of  prime Dead. There are too many highlights to mention. As most of you know I love the sound of the band during this period. I invite you to pay attention to Bill's work here - it really sparkles!   Of course there is 'The Race Is On', and a nice 'Here Comes Sunshine'. But I enjoy Donna on 'You Ain't Woman Enough', and just when you think that they must need a break after a fine 'China>Rider' they roll into a 15 minute 'Playin' In The Band' to close the set..    Grateful Dead Utica Memorial Auditorium Utica, NY 3/21/1973 - Wednesday One     [1:39:37] Bertha [5:32] Me And My Uncle [2:57] Wave That Flag [5:30] Looks Like Rain [7:35] Tennessee Jed [7:34] Box Of Rain [4:46] You Ain't Woman Enough [2:59] Jack Straw [4:37] Row Jimmy [7:38] Beat It On Down The Line [2:58] Here Comes Sunshine [8:05] The Race Is On [2:44] Loser [6:33] El Paso [4:09] China Cat Sunflower [7:18] > I Know You Rider [4:31] Playing In The Band [15:11] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050523.mp3  We'll enjoy set 2 next week...  " "Well hop in the hack turn on the key Pop in the clutch let the wheels roll free Come on honey, let me sing them away Come on honey, let me sing them away Oh, honey, let me sing your blues away"  

This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the band's performance on April 15, 1988 at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago Illinois.  The band is tight throughout on this night, starting from the opening Bucket, which goes into a very nice 'Crazy Fingers'. Garcia gives a lovely solo here, and it sets the mood for a reflective 'Looks Like Rain' which follows and on which Weir provides a lovely rendition. 'Terrapin Station' follows, and the boys rev this one up as that train pulls into the station! Drums and Space follows (probably with a bit of a cut somewhere here), followed by a slinkly 'Other One'. Bobby follows that with 'I Need a Miracle' which seems a bit out of place but Brent follows with the 'Dear Mr. Fantasy>Hey Jude' combo which was performed quite often during this period. The 'Lovelight' that follows is a perfect counter coming out of that.  Jerry gives the crowd a wonderful encore with 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' to close the evening.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Grateful Dead Rosemont Horizon Chicago , IL 4/15/1988 - Friday Two     Hell In A Bucket [6:28] > Crazy Fingers [8:05] > Looks Like Rain [8:28] > Terrapin Station [11:31] > Drums [2:15#] > Space [#7:13]> The Other One [5:01] > I Need A Miracle [3:19] > Dear Mr. Fantasy [4:28] > Hey Jude [2:05] > Turn On Your Love Light [5:11] Encore     Knockin' On Heaven's Door [7:37]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042823.mp3  Thanks for your kind support. 

 We are going to stick with the late 80's this week as we feature a show from the Rosemont Horizon on April 15, 1988.  I believe this is the only Scarlet>Fire opener the boys ever played, which immediately makes the radar go up that we're in for a good show. I don't think this one disappoints. Weir slows things a bit with a 'Walkin' Blues' but Jerry follows with the always favorite 'Candyman'. Brent then goes into an unusual bluesy 'Louie, Louie' which flows really nicely into the uptempo 'Cumberland Blues'  Weir sings the Dylan  'Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again' which goes into a nice uptempo 'Deal' to close the set.      Grateful Dead Rosemont Horizon Chicago , IL 4/15/1988 - Friday One     Scarlet Begonias [6:44] > Fire On The Mountain [9:16] Walkin' Blues [6:30] Candyman [7:11] Louie Louie [4:07] > Cumberland Blues [5:07] Stuck Inside of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again [7:57] > Deal [7:29] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042123.mp3  "Lotta poor man make a five dollar bill  Will keep him happy all the time Some other fellow's making nothing at all And you can hear him cry"    

 Hey Now, this week we'll play the second set from the band's performance on April 7, 1987 at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.  'Box of Rain' is the opener here, a rather unusual choice. A short 'I Need a Miracle' follows into 'Bertha'. 'Ship of Fools' slows things down, but they then go into another crowd favorite, 'Man Smart, Women Smarter' before going into a fairly lengthy drums and Space.  Out of Space, they bridge into 'Gimme Some Lovin' which then segues nicely into a fine 'Morning Dew'. A nice 'Throwing Stones' > 'Not Fade Away' combo closes the set but the band returns for a pleasing rendition of 'The Mighty Quinn'.   Grateful Dead Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford , NJ 4/7/1987 - Tuesday Two     Box Of Rain [5:08] I Need A Miracle [3:20] > Bertha [6:23] Ship Of Fools [8:03] Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:21] > Drums [10:31] > Space [11:#03] > Gimme Some Lovin' [4:46] > Morning Dew [10:43] > Throwing Stones [8:52] > Not Fade Away [5:02] Encore     The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [4:21]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041423.mp3  "Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine... "

36 years ago the Grateful Dead played this week's show at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ, and also on the radio. This week's first set has some fine rocking although perhaps not alot of jamming. The boys start with 'Touch of Grey' played perhaps a touch too fast, but this goes into a nice 'Minglewood' with a strong Phil bass line, then Jerry sings a great 'Friend of the Devil'. There are seven beats to start the 'Beat It On Down the Line'. There is a nice keyboard solo in' Big River', and the 'West L.A. Fadeaway' is tight and funky. There is a double start in 'Hell In A Bucket' which starts for about a minute before Weir stops the band and wants to start over. Garcia gives some feedback before they eventually restart and play the song successfully...   Grateful Dead Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford , NJ 4/7/1987 - Tuesday Set 1 Tuning Touch Of Grey > New Minglewood Blues Friend Of The Devil Beat It On Down The Line Stagger Lee Mama Tried > Big River West L.A. Fadeaway Hell In A Bucket > Don't Ease Me In  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040723.mp3   "The ABC's We all think of And try to keep a little love"  

After five months of 'retirement' the Grateful Dead returned to the stage at this benefit concert in San Francisco on March 23, 1975. While they were billed as 'Jerry Garcia and Friends' and Ned Lagin and Merl Saunders were sitting in, this performance was seen by most as confirming the rumors that the Grateful Dead's retirement was ending.  I will leave it to you to imagine what it must have been like to have been in the audience and heard this wonderful piece of psychedelic music for the first time. Completely instrumental they blew the crowd away with the musicianship displayed here.  When they finished, they broke out a spectacular 'Johnny B Goode' for good measure.    Grateful Dead Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA 3/23/1975 - Sunday      One     Blues For Allah > Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey > Drums > Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey > Blues For Allah Encore     Johnny B. Goode  Extra: a pre-show radio interview with Jerry Garcia      Merl Saunders and Ned Lagin sat in for complete Dead set   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod033123.mp3    "The sun will shine in my back door someday March winds will blow all my troubles away"

This week on the Deadpod we'll hear the second set from March 5, 1992 at Hampton Virginia.  This starts with a very nice 'Eyes of the World', and you will immediately recognize the presence of both Hornsby and Welnick on this long 14+minute version.  'Way To Go Home' follows. I think this is the 4th time I've played this on the Deadpod, and the first since 2017. Consider it a watermark of the times, I know its noone's favorite tune.  Next Bobby delivers a powerful 'Estimated Prophet' which flows into a fine 'He's Gone'. Drums and a fairly long Space, standard for the times, follows. 'The Wheel' flows out of 'Space' with plenty of keyboards and an ensemble singing lead. 'I Need a Miracle' showcases Weir's energy and leads into a fine version of 'So Many Roads' one of their finest latter songs. You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032423.mp3   Grateful Dead Hampton Coliseum Hampton, VA 3/5/1992 - Thursday Two     Eyes Of The World > Way To Go Home > Estimated Prophet > He's Gone > Drums > Space > The Wheel > I Need A Miracle > So Many Roads > Good Lovin' Encore     U.S. Blues  "So many roads, I tell you New York to San Francisco So many roads I know All I want is one to take me home"  

This week the Deadpod moves twenty years in the future from last week's set,  this one which took place on March 5, 1992 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton Virginia. The first set, short as was the norm during this period of the band's existence, opens with a fine 'Help>Slip>Frank'. The boys sound energetic and Jerry plays some fine licks here, especially during the 'Slipknot'. A long bluesy 'The Same Thing' follows then  a sweet 'Jack-A-Roe'. Phil delivers a great 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues' and Bobby closes the set with a strong 'Let It Grow'  We'll have the second set next week.    Grateful Dead Hampton Coliseum Hampton, VA 3/5/1992 - Thursday One     Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; The Same Thing ; Jack-A-Roe ; Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues ; Let It Grow   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031723.mp3  Hope you have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!  thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod  

This week we move onto the second set from this massive show that took place on March 16, 1973 at the Nassau Coliseum. When you look at the setlist and the timings you might be tempted to think that the first half of the show is just a warm up to the huge Dark Star jam that takes place in set 2, but that would be a mistake. The band screams during these first three numbers in particular! I love the Bertha here, and when Jerry gets to Loser he really lets looks on the 'Sweet Susie'!  The aforementioned Dark Star starts off methodically, but gradually picks up momentum and moves into unfamiliar spaces. The drumming is superb here in my opinion, and when the band finally move back to Earth on 'Truckin' with an explosion of energy you think that surely this must be the finale, but no, a wonderful Morning Dew follows to close the set.      Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 3/16/1973 - Friday Two     The Promised Land [2:51] > Bertha [5:38] > Greatest Story Ever Told [4:57] Loser [6:39] Big River [4:15] Don't Ease Me In [3:06] Me And My Uncle Dark Star [26:30] > Truckin' [8:26] > Morning Dew [11:33] Encore Sugar Magnolia   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031023.mp3 "at least I'm enjoying the ride"     

This week's Deadpod features another fabulous show from 1973. This week's show comes shortly after the death of Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan on the 8th of February 1973, and is the 2nd night of a three night run at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY, on March 16, 1973.  Folks this is a massive 14 song first set, and the come out of the gate flying with a high energy 'China>Rider', complete with a great, perhaps the first, 'feelin' groovy' jam in the transition. The new 'Wave That Flag' follows with some nice keyboard work from Keith. A fine version of 'Looks Like Rain' follows, introduced with a nice intro from Phil. There are highlights throughout the rest of this set, including an early version of 'They Love Each Other' but the closing 'Playin' In the Band' is sure to bring some smiles....      Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 3/16/1973 - Friday One China Cat Sunflower [6:09] > Jam [1:51] > I Know You Rider [4:33] Jack Straw [4:32] Wave That Flag [5:35] Looks Like Rain [7:01] Ramble On Rose [6:23] Box Of Rain [4:43] Beat It On Down The Line [3:17] They Love Each Other [5:28] El Paso [4:34] Row Jimmy [7:58] Mexicali Blues [3:23] Bird Song Playing In The Band  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030323.mp3  Keep on rollin' just a mile to go... 

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance on February 21, 1991 in Oakland CA.  This is a very nice second set, sans Bruce Hornsby, it starts out with the unusual set opening 'Playin In the Band'. This version is quite nicely jammed out and just when you wonder when they'll come down we get a 'Terrapin Station' tease.. but no, they go instead into a tight 'Uncle John's Band'. Jerry sounds great and the song is very tight. They finally do go into 'Terrapin' following this, and that leads into another jam which then goes into Drums and Space which accompanies the Dragon Parade celebrating Chinese New Year. 'Eyes of the World' comes out of 'Space' the last time this ever happens, then a very good version of 'Throwing Stones' into 'Not Fade Away'. The 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' was always a fine ending.   Two Playing In The Band [15:44] (1) > Uncle John's Band [10:20] (2) ; Terrapin Station (2) > Jam [6:15] > Drums > Space > Eyes Of The World (2) ; Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away Encore Knockin' On Heaven's Door Comments (1) terrapin Station tease [:40] (2) with Airto Moreira     You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022423.mp3 Thank you for your kind support.   

This week we feature a fine show from February 21, 1991 at the Oakland Coliseum. This was the last night of a three day run to open the year for the band, and this particular run was without Bruce Hornsby. Any show that opens with 'Help>Slip>Frank' offers great promise and I think they boys delivered on this night.  The 'Slipknot' in particular is especially well-formed, and sweet to hear. They follow with a good 'Rooster' then after some indecision, 'Loser' follows. Bobby plays a sweet 'Stuck Inside of Mobile' then a happy 'Tennessee Jed' leads into the 'Promised Land' set closer.    Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 2/21/1991 - Thursday One     Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; Little Red Rooster ; Loser ; Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again ; Tennessee Jed ; The Promised Land   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021723.mp3 "One way or another This darkness got to give"

This week we bring you the conclusion of the band's performance on February 28, 1970 at the Family Dog at the Great Highway in San Francisco California.  The set starts with 'Good Lovin' complete with a very interesting drum solo followed by a wonderful jam.  The drummers return for a unique set between 'Alligator' and 'The Other One', which is followed by the rare 'Mason's Children'. The band returns to 'Lovelight' to close out the set. Sadly we don't have the encore, which was supposedly 'Uncle John's Band'.  Grateful Dead Family Dog at the Great Highway San Francisco, CA 2/28/1970 - Saturday Part 2 Good Lovin' [1:43] > Drums [3:13] > Good Lovin' [8:00];[0:22]%[0:02] ; Big Boss Man [5:05];[0:07] % Casey Jones % [0:20] ; Alligator [3:48] > Drums [6:25] > The Other One [9:27] > Mason's Children [5:13] > Jam [0:50] > Turn On Your Love Light [12:24];[0:09]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021023.mp3 Thanks for your kind support. 

Well, I think that groundhog saw his shadow, but I've got a show for you this week that is sure to warm you up.. this one comes from way back in 1970 - from February 28, 1970 in San Francisco. While this was probably one long set, I'm going to play part 1 this week and part 2 next week.  The show starts with an unusual 'Lovelight' to open, and it has a different sound to it in this spot, a bit more uptempo from the start, but quite fun to hear. After going into a 'Me & My Uncle' and 'Cumberland Blues' Jerry announces that they want to bring things 'down' a bit with some acoustic numbers. The next three tunes are just lovely renditions of 'Monkey & The Engineer', 'Little Sadie' and 'Black Peter'. The rest of the set is electric, starting with a smoking 'China>Rider'. Jerry slows it down a bit again with 'High Time' but we'll end this week's Deadpod with the always delightful 'Dire Wolf'.  Grateful Dead Family Dog at the Great Highway San Francisco, CA 2/28/1970 - Saturday One Turn On Your Love Light [#12:47] > Me And My Uncle [3:02][0:11] Cumberland Blues [4:53][2:06] Monkey And The Engineer [1:40][0:27] Little Sadie [2:47] > Black Peter [8:35] Tuning [0:43] China Cat Sunflower [3:13] > Jam [3:09] > I Know You Rider [4:20] > High Time [6:35] > Dire Wolf [4:35][0:10]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020323.mp3 Thanks for listening!   

PLEASE NOTE if you automatically downloaded this episode this morning you may have a corrupted file  please redownload from this link! Thank you!   This week we conclude our visit to the Uptown Theater with the second set from the band's performance on  January 31, 1978.  This set starts with a fine Scarlet>Fire with a wonderful transition with Donna hitting this just right. The Samson is raging, then the band goes into a delicious Terrapin Station, into a sweet Playing with Phil really adding some nice bottom. A short Drums and Space leads into an intense 'Black Peter', much longer than the earlier versions, then 'Truckin' leads into a set closing, and quite enjoyable 'Good Lovin'.    No encore. Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 1/31/1978 - Tuesday Two     Scarlet Begonias [11:57] > Fire On The Mountain [9:16] Samson And Delilah [8:15] Terrapin Station [10:11] > Playing In The Band [9:#04] > Drums [1:26#] > Space [7:42] > Black Peter [12:54] > Truckin' [8:53] > Good Lovin' [5:53]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012723.mp3 Thank you all for your kindness. 

 I'm going to do something I don't normally do this week - play the show immediately following last week's show.. and there's plenty of good reasons to do so. This show - 1/31/78 from the Uptown Theater in Chicago is very very good.  The opening 'Mississippi Half-Step' gives us a taste of what is to come - check out Garcia's licks here, then we get a smoking hot 'Passenger' with outstanding contributions by Phil and Jerry and fine vocals from Donna Jean. 'Tennessee Jed' follows and again, the contributions by the ensemble make for a most enjoyable listen, in particular the great jam before the coda. A lyrical 'El Paso' follow with Bob here in excellent vocal form. The 'Candyman' that follows is patched from an audience source, but Jerry still sounds soulful. Following 'Minglewood' and a nice 'They Love Each Other' is a simmering 'Let It Grow' to close the set.. Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 1/31/1978 - Tuesday One     Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [10:10] Passenger [5:15] Tennessee Jed [8:51] El Paso [4:12] Candyman [6:50] New Minglewood Blues [5:05] They Love Each Other [6:54] Let It Grow [11:58]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012023.mp3 Be kind my friends  :) 

This week we feature the second set from the band's performance at the Uptown Theater in Chicago Il. on January 30, 1978.  I'm quite impressed with this set. It starts off with a fine 'Bertha' which goes into an excellent 'Good Lovin', followed by 'Ship of Fools'. What follows however is over an hour of non-stop Dead magic.  'Estimated'>'Eyes' where Jerry has some interstellar noodling going into a sweet 'Stella Blue' . Then a rare triple-dose of Jerry as the band goes into a rare, late set 'Franklin's Tower' This combination of Stella>Franklins is a first and never repeated. A rockin' 'Around and Around' closes the set but they return for a signature 'Johnny B Goode' encore.    Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 1/30/1978 - Monday      Two      Bertha [6:33] > Good Lovin' [5:23] Ship Of Fools [7:34] Estimated Prophet [12:47] > Eyes Of The World [11:56] > Space [6:30] > Stella Blue [9:38] > Franklin's Tower [14:01] > Around And Around [8:08] Encore      Johnny B. Goode [3:57]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011323.mp3  I hope this finds you safe and well.... thank you as always for your kind support of the Deadpod. 

As we head into the New Year, here's a January show, a rarity for the band, from the intimate Uptown Theater in Chicago on January 30th, 1978. While this first set doesn't have the jamming that you'll hear in set 2, it is tight and Jerry's voice is much better than it was earlier in the month. There is some funny back and forth between songs, and the Lazy Lightning is greatly improved by Phil's contributions.   Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 1/30/1978 - Monday      One    The Promised Land [4:15]   Dire Wolf [3:30]   Mexicali Blues [3:32] > Big River [5:45]   Brown Eyed Women [5:28]   Looks Like Rain [8:04]   Peggy-O [7:01]   It's All Over Now [7:53]   Deal [5:37]   Lazy Lightnin' [3:22] > Supplication [5:32]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:   http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010623.mp3 Hope you are all well and that you're New Year has started strong! thanks so much for your kind support.     

 As we countdown the minutes until 2023, you should enjoy this gem of a show from 33 years ago - December 30, 1989. I don't believe I'm engaging in hyperbole if I say this is a great second set from this period of the band's history. There's not a bad song here. Jerry smokes his leads in 'Jack Straw' and 'I Know You Rider'. This 'Estimated Prophet is one of the best ever. I even dare say the drums and space, with Airto, is one of the best you'll hear.  I'm a sucker for a great 'Standing on the Moon' and Jerry delivers on this one.This is one of those shows that makes me wish for time travel. I hope you enjoy it!   Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 12/30/1989 - Saturday Two     Jack Straw [5:58] > China Cat Sunflower [5:26] > I Know You Rider [5:12] Estimated Prophet [12:34] > Terrapin Station [13:51] > Jam [1:51] % Drums [#11:#32] (1) > Space [7:47] > I Will Take You Home [4:18] > The Other One [10:18] (2) > Standing On The Moon [7:57] > One More Saturday Night [4:02] Encore     It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:43] Comments     (1) with Airto (2) { theme [2:40] verse 1 [0:41] theme [5:02] verse 2 [0:40] theme [1:15] }   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122322.mp3   Have a safe and very happy New Year!  thank you for all your support this last year my friends.. 

 As Christmas approaches, Hanukkah continues, and the big snowstorm closes in on many of us, I hope that this week's Deadpod brings you some joy this week!  I bring you the first set of what is a really great show from December 30, 1989 in Oakland California. The opening 'Bertha' flows into a rare first-set 'Good Lovin' which then flows into an excellent version of 'Sugaree'. The entire set is quite well played, and while Airto joins at 'Sugaree' and remains the rest of the show, his contributions are a bit hidden most of the time.  The set-closing 'Music Never Stopped' features some interesting Midi Horns from Garcia, but the entire set is energetic and a pleasure to hear. I hope you enjoy it.    Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 12/30/1989 - Saturday One      Bertha [6:22] > Good Lovin' [4:02] > Sugaree [9:30]    Walkin' Blues [6:42]    Jack-A-Roe [4:10]    When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:02] West L.A. Fadeaway [6:58]    The Music Never Stopped [7:32]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122322.mp3   My best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah, and a very Merry Christmas!     

Whoa! Another 2 hour plus Deadpod this week as we explore the second set of the band's performance at Duke University in Durham North Carolina on December 8, 1973. This massive second set contains both its share of standard tunes and psychedelic moments. They start out with some standard rockers - 'Around and Around' 'Ramble On Rose', 'El Paso'. (but don't miss the fun introduction with Phil and Bob).  Things really get interesting with the jam from 'Truckin' into a fine 'Nobody's Fault' jam'. Jerry takes us on a visit to the outer limits with the jam that finally disolves into 'The Other One'. The music disolves into a sweet 'Wharf Rat' and if that weren't enough a fine 'Stella Blue'.  You'd think the 'Johnny B Goode' that follows would signal the end of the show, but Jerry isn't having it and they go into a nice 'Uncle John's Band'.    Grateful Dead Cameron Indoor Stadium - Duke University Durham, NC 12/8/1973 - Saturday Two     Around And Around Ramble On Rose El Paso Row Jimmy Greatest Story Ever Told > Bertha He's Gone > Truckin' > Nobody's Fault But Mine > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Stella Blue Johnny B. Goode > Uncle John's Band   Encore      One More Saturday Night  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121622.mp3  My thanks for your generous support of the Deadpod!   

 A really BIG show this week on the Deadpod!  From December 8, 1973 at Duke University we have this gem on this week's Deadpod. A huge 16 song first set featuring some really wonderful renditions and great jamming on some of these tunes. An example is Jerry on the 'Mexicali Blues', a very fine version of 'Me & Bobby McGee', and a complete 'Weather Report Suite'.  For fine jamming, the China>Rider can't be beat - including a 'Feelin' Groovy' jam (although it does have a cut)...      Grateful Dead Cameron Indoor Stadium - Duke University Durham, NC 12/8/1973 - Saturday One     Me And My Uncle Sugaree Mexicali Blues Dire Wolf Black Throated Wind They Love Each Other Me And Bobby McGee Don't Ease Me In The Race Is On Brown Eyed Women Big River Candyman Weather Report Suite Prelude > Weather Report Suite Part 1 > Let It Grow China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120922.mp3 Hope you enjoy this treat!  Thanks for listening and for your kind support of the Deadpod! 

Think that a show from 56 years ago doesn't rock? If so I challenge you to listen to this week's Deadpod... from November 19, 1966 in San Francisco, this primal Dead will surely knock your socks off... Such amazing energy and emotion on display here. The boys are spreading their wings while still exploring the legacy of the blues in the midst of Beatle mania.  There are many highlights here, but I have to call out 'Cream Puff War', and 'Dancin' In The Streets' (despite the tragic cut at the end) as virtuoso examples of primal Grateful Dead.  The entire second set (what we have of it) is a testament to the power and presence of Pigpen. Enough said.      Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, CA 11/19/1966 - Saturday One     Cold Rain And Snow [3:05] Hi-Heel Sneakers [4:07] Pain In My Heart [2:52] Beat It On Down The Line [2:24] Cream Puff War [7:27] Same Thing [9:59] He Was A Friend Of Mine [4:32] Dancin' In The Street [5:59#] Two     Smokestack Lightning [8:41] > King Bee [5:23] Midnight Hour [18:09]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120222.mp3 Thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!   

I know that I've previously said how enamored I am of the music the Grateful Dead created in the Fall of 1973, specifically during November. Luckily for us, there is an exceptional set that has yet to be released commercially nor here on the Deadpod that I have the privilege of featuring this week. This occurred on November 1, 1973 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.  While we only have the second set of this wonderful performance, I think you'll agree it is a much-needed respite from the noise and confusion of the current season.The band reaches peaks of expression here on selections such as 'Playin' In the Band', 'He's Gone' and 'Truckin'. The style is jazz forward and experimental. The fact that Billy is alone on percussion probably allows him to be more supple and driving at times, especially during 'He's Gone'.  I recommend time and space to savor this one, I think you'll find its worth it..    Grateful Dead McGaw Memorial Hall - Northwestern University      11/1/1973 - Thursday Evanston, IL Two     Morning Dew [13:35] > Playing In The Band [14:58] > Uncle John's Band [8:#09] > Playing In The Band [6:36]   Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo > He's Gone > Truckin' > Wharf Rat   Sugar Magnolia You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110422.mp3  As always my sincere thanks for your kind support! 

 Happy Thanksgiving!  As is the tradition on the Deadpod, this week we feature an acoustic set from the band. This one comes from the Warfield in San Francisco on October 3, 1980.  This one is in exceptional quality, I think, and so far as I can tell I haven't featured it before :)  Thank you so much for the privilege of sharing this music with you over the years. I can't tell you how much your kind words and support has meant. I hope that this finds you and yours safe, healthy and gathered together in love today. Grateful Dead Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA 10/3/1980 - Friday One Dire Wolf Monkey And The Engineer I've Been All Around This World Dark Hollow Jack-A-Roe Heaven Help The Fool China Doll On The Road Again Bird Song > Ripple  Enjoy and peace to all.

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance in Oakland on November 20,1985.  The second set features some very nice highlights, including an excellent Sailor>Saint and an outstanding 'Terrapin Station'. This is a nice long version, punctuated by an excellent jam by Garcia going into the Brent tune 'Don't Need Love'.  The Sugar Magnolia was memorable as Bobby played rock star and climbed up on the speaker stacks during 'SSDD'...      Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 11/20/1985 - Wednesday Two     Iko Iko ; Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance ; Terrapin Station > Don't Need Love > Drums > Space > Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia Encore     U.S. Blues  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111822.mp3  Hope you are staying warm and out of the snow :)   

A high energy first set for your enjoyment on this week's Deadpod comes to us from the Henry Kaiser convention center in Oakland California, on November 20, 1985.  The first night of a three night 'hometown' run, starts off with a roaring 'Jack Straw'. Jerry follows with a lovely 'Peggy O', then Bobby performs the bluesy 'CC Rider' featuring some nice effects on the Hammond from Brent. Following poor old 'Stagger Lee', Bobby boxes with the Apocalypse on 'My Brother Esau'.  Jerry brings out 'High Time', although his voice struggles a bit with it, I still enjoy the tune. They end the set with a trifecta of high energy tunes, 'Beat It On Down the Line', then 'Promised Land' into 'Don't Ease'..  Set 2 is quite interested and scheduled for next week...  Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 11/20/1985 - Wednesday One     Jack Straw Peggy-O C C Rider Stagger Lee My Brother Esau High Time Beat It On Down The Line The Promised Land > Don't Ease Me In   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111122.mp3   "Nothing's for certain, it could always go wrong, Come in when it's raining, go on out when it's gone." thanks for listening, and of course for your kind support.. be well.   

I know that I've previously said how enamored I am of the music the Grateful Dead created in the Fall of 1973, specifically during November. Luckily for us, there is an exceptional set that has yet to be released commercially nor here on the Deadpod that I have the privilege of featuring this week. This occurred on November 1, 1973 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.  While we only have the second set of this wonderful performance, I think you'll agree it is a much-needed respite from the noise and confusion of the current season.The band reaches peaks of expression here on selections such as 'Playin' In the Band', 'He's Gone' and 'Truckin'. The style is jazz forward and experimental. The fact that Billy is alone on percussion probably allows him to be more supple and driving at times, especially during 'He's Gone'.  I recommend time and space to savor this one, I think you'll find its worth it..    Grateful Dead McGaw Memorial Hall - Northwestern University      11/1/1973 - Thursday Evanston, IL Two     Morning Dew [13:35] > Playing In The Band [14:58] > Uncle John's Band [8:#09] > Playing In The Band [6:36]   Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo > He's Gone > Truckin' > Wharf Rat   Sugar Magnolia You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110422.mp3  As always my sincere thanks for your kind support! 

The Dead played this second set 45 years ago today, on 10/28/77 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Kansas City KS. This is a fine display of the rhythmic richness of the band at this high water mark of their career. The set starts with a high octane 'Samson & Delilah' then things slow down a bit for a sweet 'Candyman' and Donna Jean's 'Sunrise'. They start to rev back up with 'Passenger' then we get one of the real high water marks of this set with a great 'He's Gone'.  Following a very short Drums, we get a unusual 'Not Fade Away'>'Stella Blue'>'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' combination, one of only two the band every did. After the set-closing 'Around and Around' they return for an excellent 'Casey Jones', not to be missed.    Grateful Dead Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall Kansas City, KS 10/28/1977 - Friday     Two     Samson And Delilah [6:59] Candyman [6:44] Sunrise [3:49] Passenger [3:33] He's Gone [18:28] > Drums [3:14] > Not Fade Away [13:19] > Stella Blue [10:54] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:08] > Around And Around [7:32#] Encore     Casey Jones [8:00]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102822.mp3  have a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!   

We're going to close out the month of October with a great show from 1977. This one comes to us from Kansas City KS, on October 28, 1977. This week's first set is very melodic throughout, with a nice laid back rhythm for the most part.  Promised Land is the opener (don't fear -the audience splice only lasts a few moments), then a sweet 'They Love Each Other'. One of the things I love about this recording is the clarity of each instrument - which is evident especially in the 'Cassidy' that follows. This entire set is quite well done, but I would draw your attention to the 'Supplication' and 'Deal' that closes the set - there is some really fine jamming going on there!      Grateful Dead Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall Kansas City, KS 10/28/1977 - Friday     One     The Promised Land [4:16] ; They Love Each Other [7:10] ; Cassidy [4:33] ; Tennessee Jed [8:59] ; Mexicali Blues [3:05] > Big River [5:47] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:01] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:13] > Supplication [5:48] ; Deal [6:19]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102122.mp3   I'll play the second set next week.  Thanks to Steve for this fine suggestion.  Hope you got whatever Dead & Co. tickets you wanted...  Be well and don't let the crazy noise this time of year get to you :)

While I played this show, unbeknownst to me, ten years ago on the Deadpod, I am still going to present the wonderful second set this week. This show, from Indianapolis on October 1, 1976, features a sweet second set. While a 'Might As Well' opener might not signal such a beauty, the 'Samson' that follows quickly convinces that we are in a for a treat. Great interplay throughout from Jerry and Phil. When the 'Help>Slip>Frank' that follows gets rolling the band hits on all cylinders. I especially love Keith's contribution in the great 'Slipknot!' jam here. A somewhat short 'Dancin' goes into an even shorter 'drums' but 'The Wheel' that follows is sweet. Following 'Ship of Fools', Bobby attempts to go back into 'Dancin' in a very unusual jam, but the boys move into a 'Goin' Down the Road' into 'Saturday Night' to end the set.    Grateful Dead Market Square Arena Indianapolis, IN  10/1/1976 - Friday Two     Might As Well [5:37] ; Samson And Delilah [7:13] % Help On The Way [4:07] > Slipknot! [12:52] > Franklin's Tower [10:18];[1:07] ; Dancing In The Street [7:26] > Drums [2:#03] > The Wheel [8:36] (2) > Ship Of Fools [7:47] (3) > Dancing In The Street [3:27] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:36] > One More Saturday Night [4:24] Encore     U.S. Blues [5:02]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101422.mp3  I hope you enjoy this 'encore' performance... and as always thanks for your kind support. 

This week's Deadpod features a set from the Fall tour of 1976. If you're not familiar with this period I think you'll enjoy this week's selection, which comes from Market Square Arena, in Indianapolis Indiana.   This is a fine set, in my opinion, which really gets going once they hit 'Deal'. The 'Cassidy' is no slouch and 'Big River' rocks as usual. The highlight of the set is probably the stand-alone 'Scarlet Begonias' which leads us into the set closing 'Promised Land' Set 2 next week is no slouch!   Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Ind. (10/1/76) Set One: Bertha Mama Tried Deal Cassidy Friend of the Devil Big River Brown Eyed Women It's All Over Now Scarlet Begonias Promised Land You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100722.mp3 Hope you have a happy Harvest!  

 Fifty years ago today, the Grateful Dead played this free concert in Washington D.C.  I present the fine second set for your entertainment today. I hope you agree that it is an excellent recording and contains some quite sublime moments. I'll draw your attention to just a few.. the 'He's Gone' is drawn out and heartfelt. I'm also a big fan of Jerry's performance of 'Brokedown Palace' here.  'The Other One' shows the boys more than willing to take the jam to the stars, Phil in particular is outstanding here. 'Sing Me Back Home' again, Jerry is sublime. I love the 'Uncle John's Band' closer.. while we don't have the encore, I think we have more than enough here to raise our spirits..  Grateful Dead Reeves Field - American University Washington, DC 9/30/1972 - Saturday     Two     Greatest Story Ever Told He's Gone Me And My Uncle Brokedown Palace Truckin' > The Other One > Sing Me Back Home Sugar Magnolia Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Uncle John's Band  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod093022.mp3 Thank you for listening, I so hope you enjoy!   

  This week's Deadpod features a 'free' show that took place on the campus of American University in Washington D.C. on September 30, 1972. This is a fairly standard '72 setlist, however it is a nice collection of well-played standards and we are fortunate to have such a nice recording (albeit there is a cut in the wonderful 'I Know You Rider').  Bob Weir is a bit higher in the mix than usual which results in an interesting listen. He is also in fine voice, hitting some higher notes than he was able to a few years later. Besides the aforementioned China>Rider, which is wonderful, some of the other highlights here are an excellent 'Black Throated Wind', 'Birdsong' (before which you can hear Bobby complaining about the stage heaters), a hot 'Big River', and a jammed out 'Playin' In the Band'.      Grateful Dead Reeves Field - American University Washington, DC 9/30/1972 - Saturday     One     The Promised Land Deal Mexicali Blues Sugaree Black Throated Wind China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider El Paso Bird Song Big River Loser Playing In The Band Casey Jones   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092322.mp3 "Same old friends the wind and rain, Summers fade and roses die, You'll see summer come again, Like a song that's born to soar the sky."

Pardon the brevity but as I'm feeling under the weather this intro will have to be even briefer than usual..  a find second set from the first night of the legendary Madison Square Garden run of 1990 features an excellent 'Scarlet>Fire' .. I love Phil and Jerry's contributions here, especially on the incendiary jams in Fire.. It's been awhile since I've featured a good 'Terrapin Station' and that's here too, as is a wonderful 'Wharf Rat'.  All in all an excellent early 90s second set.. I hope you enjoy it.      Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday Two      Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Truckin' > Terrapin Station > Jam > Drums > Space > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia   Encore      U.S. Blues  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091622.mp3 Hope you enjoy it, and I look forward to hearing from you. 

This week I'm featuring a show from the famous September 1990 run at Madison Square Garden in NYC, NY. I had thought I'd already played all of this run, but realized I hadn't played this - the first show of the run without Bruce Hornsby. This is a fine show, the band is jazzed to be back at the Garden and I think Jerry is in fine form.  The opening 'Feel Like a Stranger' is a great choice, and shows the boys are here to play.. a fine 'Sugaree' follows, although I wish Vince would have dialed it down just a bit. The 'Minglewood' that follows is one of the better versions in my opinion. Other highlights here include a fine 'Black Throated Wind' and 'Jack-A-Roe', both of which feature fine vocals from Bob and Jerry, respectively.  Be sure and also tune in next week for one of the best 'Scarlet>Fire's' of the decade. Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday One     Feel Like A Stranger Sugaree New Minglewood Blues Ramble On Rose Black Throated Wind Jack-A-Roe Cassidy > Don't Ease Me In  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090922.mp3 Thank you for your kind support! 

This Labor Day weekend the Deadpod brings you the 2nd set from the band's performance at the Shoreline Amphitheater on August 18, 1991. There's alot of joy in this set, I think, as the band seems to be enjoying themselves throughout. A fine 'Deal' opens things up - Hornsby is evident here and throughout. The band delivers a topnotch version of 'Samson and Delilah' to follow. A somewhat sloppy 'Mississippi Half-Step' leads into a rather funky 'Feel Like a Stranger'. Out of the Rhythm Devils we get a favorite of mine, 'China Doll', then the band closes with a rocking trifecta of 'Goin' Down the Road', 'Throwin' Stones' and 'Not Fade Away'.  One of the highlights is the perfectly executed 'Brokedown Palace' encore.    Grateful Dead Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View, CA 8/18/1991 - Sunday Two     Deal [8:41] Samson And Delilah [8:40] Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:15] Feel Like A Stranger [8:20] > Drums > Space > China Doll > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away Encore     Brokedown Palace   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090222.mp3 Have a safe and happy Labor Day!! thank you for listening and of course for you kind support. 

   Here's a fun and happy Sunday show on this week's Deadpod - from the Shoreline Amphitheater on August 18, 1991. This first set features a very fine 'Jack-A-Roe' and some great piano work by Bruce Hornsby on 'CC Rider'. Jerry also brings out the Dylan cover 'It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry' which made its appearance this summer. One of the highlights of the set is Bobby seemingly forgetting the words to 'Beat It On Down the Line'...later in that song, Hornsby creates a 'false stop' and you hear the band talking about it before a short reprise :) A great 'Johnny B. Goode' ends the set..    Grateful Dead Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View, CA 8/18/1991 - Sunday One      Hell In A Bucket   Jack-A-Roe [5:00]   C C Rider [5:26] > It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry [4:25]   Beat It On Down The Line   West L.A. Fadeaway   When I Paint My Masterpiece   Stagger Lee   Johnny B. Goode  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082622.mp3 Hope you enjoy the show, thanks for your kind support.   

This week's Deadpod continues the band's performance in Kansas City on August 3, 1982 at the Starlight Theater. This is a solid show, with a long, funky 'Shakedown Street' to kick things off. That flows into 'Samson', then a beautiful rendition of 'To Lay Me Down' follows.  Next up is a great version of 'Let It Grow', with some nice interplay between Jerry and Brent leading into the Rhythm Devils portion of the set. 'He's Gone' flows nicely out of 'Space', and is followed by a good 'Other One' and 'Stella Blue'. The boys close with a feel good 'Sugar Mag' and return with a 'Casey Jones' encore.   Grateful Dead Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO  8/3/1982 - Tuesday     Two     Shakedown Street [14:09] > Samson And Delilah [8:10] ; To Lay Me Down [9:04] ; Let It Grow [13:25] > Drums > Space [#6:05] > He's Gone [12:42] > The Other One [8:18] > Stella Blue [10:44] > Sugar Magnolia [9:48] Encore     Casey Jones [4:50]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081922.mp3 "August flies.... "  

 A fine first set from a beautiful venue is on tap for this week's Deadpod. This performance, from August 3, 1982 at the Starlight Theater in Kansas City Missouri, features a most excellent first set.  Jerry brings the 'Mississippi Half-Step' to life by shaping the sound quite sweetly, and in particular the transition into 'Franklin's Tower' is not to be missed. Note the fine interplay with Phil here. It is difficult to pick out highlights in this set as everything is quite good, but note the beautiful 'Peggy O'. There's a nice transition beween 'El Paso' and 'Cumberland Blues', which is also a smoker. Jerry does 'Althea' justice with some nice soloing, and the 'Big Railroad Blues' into 'Man Smart' is an unusual pairing. All in all I think this is a fine example of the period and hope you enjoy it!  Grateful Dead Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO  8/3/1982 - Tuesday     One     Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:43] > Franklin's Tower [11:40] > New Minglewood Blues [7:00] ; Peggy-O [7:37] ; El Paso [4:45] > Cumberland Blues [5:44] ; Althea [8:46] ; Cassidy [6:06] ; Big Railroad Blues [5:55] > Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:27] ; Might As Well [4:29]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081222.mp3 Thanks for listening and of course for your kind support!   

This week's Deadpod features the continuation of the band's performance at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco on July 13, 1976.  There are issues with the tape on 'Music Never Stopped' but this clears up quickly so please be patient.  'It Must Have Been the Roses' follows, then 'Samson' but the highlight here is a beautiful version of 'High Time'.  After some pause, they go into 'Saint Stephen' into 'Not Fade Away' , quite interesting at times..they then move into 'Sugar Magnolia' and you think that this must be the end of the set, but Jerry comes back with a stunning 'Stella Blue'. They do the 'Sugar Mag' reprise, but then return for a pretty outrageous encore - a long and funky 'Dancin' In the Streets'..    Grateful Dead 1976-07-13 Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA Two     The Music Never Stopped [6:03] % It Must Have Been The Roses [6:50] % Samson And Delilah [7:12] % High Time [8:05] % Saint Stephen [10:55] (1) > Not Fade Away [4:35] > Drums [0:18] > Saint Stephen [0:46] > Sugar Magnolia [3:33];[2:36] ; Stella Blue [10:30] > Sunshine Daydream [3:17] Encore     Dancing In The Street [15:40] Comments     (1) {Saint Stephen [4:57] > 'transition' Jam [5:58] }  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080522.mp3 Stay cool and listen to the music play! 

As we wind down the month of July and head into the Days Between, I came across this recording from the historic  July 1976 run at the Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA which I thought was most enjoyable so I wanted to share it with you. This is from the second night, July 13. I hadn't heard the show in this quality before so I hope you enjoy it.  Some of the highlights here include a very pretty 'Peggy-O' and a truly wonderful 'Crazy Fingers'. Checck out Phil on the latter and how the spanish-type jam just goes on and on... that goes into a very nice 'Let It Grow' and then to a rare first-set 'drums' segment.      Grateful Dead 1976-07-13 Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA Set 1: Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Big River Peggy-O Cassidy Tuning/Banter Crazy Fingers > Let It Grow > Drums Might As Well You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072922.mp3 Thanks for listening - I hope you enjoy!   

This week's Deadpod features the audience recording of the second set from 7/14/81 at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado.  A funky 'Shakedown Street' opens up the proceedings, followed by 'Samson & Delilah' and an intimate 'High Time'.  Bobby blows the circus whistle for the start of a strong 'Truckin', punctuated by a great Jerry solo going into 'Eyes of the World' (unfortunately a small cut in that). Drums and Space lead into a short 'Other One', but then we are treated to a really beautiful 'Wharf Rat'.  An odd 'Miracle' tease by Weir surrenders to 'Good Lovin' to close the set - they return to do a 'U.S. Blues' encore.      Grateful Dead McNichols Arena Denver, CO 7/14/1981 - Tuesday Two     Shakedown Street [14:05] > Samson And Delilah [7:02] ; High Time [7:29] ; Truckin' [8:06] > Eyes Of The World [13:#18] > Drums > Space > The Other One [6:07] > Wharf Rat [10:53] > Good Lovin' [7:13] Encore     U.S. Blues [4:59]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072222.mp3 Peace. 

"Being summer, I took off my shirt...." well I'm not taking my shirt off but I am bringing you a summertime treat I think, with an excellent audience recording of the band's performance in Denver on July 14, 1981. As I listened to this tape it just struck me that the feeling of being there that a good audience recording gives you was perfect for this time of the year, when many of us have been lucky enough to experience some live music in person.. I do hope you have! This show has some excellent energy throughout, the Minglewood has a couple very nice Jerry solos, the 'Cassidy' is nicely paced, and leads into a sweet 'To Lay Me Down'.  Weir has some fun with 'Me & My Uncle' which is blistering.. as is the outstanding 'Big Railroad Blues'  The highlight of the set is the Birdsong>Sailor>Saint, however. It is only the the 14th electric birdsong since 9/15/73, and the only time that Sailor comes out of Birdsong. It is excellent.    Grateful Dead McNichols Arena Denver, CO 7/14/1981 - Tuesday One     Cold Rain And Snow [5:40] > New Minglewood Blues [6:41] ; Friend Of The Devil [9:00] ; Cassidy [5:05] ; To Lay Me Down [8:53] > Me And My Uncle [2:55]> Mexicali Blues [4:30] ; Big Railroad Blues [3:48] ; Little Red Rooster [8:23] ; Bird Song [11:48] > Lost Sailor [6:42] > Saint Of Circumstance [7:25] > Don't Ease Me In [3:06]  You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071522.mp3 Thanks for your kind support. I hope you are able to enjoy these summer daze!   

 Here's the second set from the band's performance at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on June 23, 1990.  A rather slow and dreamy 'Eyes of the World' leads us into a great 'Looks Like Rain', Bobby really does it justice here. 'Crazy Fingers' follows and while Jerry's voice is a bit craggy here its still, for me, a pleasure to hear. The band busts it out on the following 'Playin' In the Band' which opens up beautifully into 'Uncle John's Band', then returns for a full-blown 'Playin' Reprise'.  'The Wheel' flows out of space, then after a rocking 'Miracle', Jerry commands us with a powerful 'Morning Dew'.  Being Saturday the obligatory "One More Saturday Night' gets the crowd spinning as the band heads for the exits..    Grateful Dead Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon Eugene, OR 6/23/1990 - Saturday Two Eyes Of The World [15:24] > Looks Like Rain [8:35] > Crazy Fingers [8:24] > Playing In The Band [10:57] > Uncle John's Band % [9:02] > Playing Reprise [2:11] > Drums [8:03] > Space [9:18] > The Wheel [5:32] > I Need A Miracle [5:25] > Morning Dew [10:50] Encore     One More Saturday Night [4:59]     You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070822.mp3  Thank you for your kind support, and keep a light in your heart during these dark days. 

Summertime.. and the livin' is easy...  This week I decided to bring you a show from the summer tour of 1990, one of my favorites.. this comes to us from Eugene Oregon from June 23, 1990. A fine afternoon show, Little Feat was the opening act and the fans were treated to what I think is a great display of the band at this period of time.  A powerful 'Feel Like a Stranger' opens things up, then Jerry gets a little funky (and sloppy with lyrics) with a 'West LA Fadeaway'. 'Me and My Uncle' transitions into a (rare for the year) 'Cumberland Blues' .. instead of the usual 'Big River'. Brent brings out 'Far From Me' another unusual choice, then Jerry plays a nice 'They Love Each Other'. Following Weir's 'Cassidy', 'Tennessee Jed' leads into a rocking 'Promised Land' to close the first set.    Grateful Dead Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon Eugene, OR 6/23/1990 - Saturday One     Feel Like A Stranger West L.A. Fadeaway Me And My Uncle > Cumberland Blues Far From Me They Love Each Other Cassidy Tennessee Jed > The Promised Land   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070122.mp3  Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!    thank you for your kind support - I hope the donation button on the webpage is working again - if not please let me know.. :)