Podcasts about franklin's tower

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

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

SET I : Sammy on the Phone - Slap an Iguana - Trying to get Struck by Lightning – Elevator Laugh – Solitarded – Beer soaked hippie change – Easy Buddy – Winnebago – Can’t explain Stories – Leave the Boy – Going to Shows now – Stuck in the Snow after Phish – Jam World with no shows – SET II : Sam’s station wagon – Escaping the party – Captain gets cut up – Glass in Captain’s Skull – Indoor Boxing Match – Magic Bathroom – Its fuckin Canada who cares? – Florida gun laws – We promise to stop spitting on the Pizzas Music: Phriendly Phoes "Franklin's Tower" - https://tinyurl.com/ycdn9nve www.thurmopolis.com

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

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

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

Here's a pretty little set to send out the month of May in style.. This one comes to us form May 17th, 1978 at the Uptown theater in Chicago Illinois. This one starts with the first ever 'Mississipi-Half Step'>'Franklin's Tower' combo, and one that showcases some really nice licks from Mr. Garcia (and I should add some very nice work from Mr. Weir as well). The next two are Bobby's - 'Me and My Uncle' into a tight 'Big River'. Lovely versions of 'It Must Have Been The Roses' and 'Looks like Rain' showcase the more laid back side of the Dead as well as what Donna Jean could add  in terms of backing vocals. A rolling "Tennessee Jed' follows, with Keith adding some nice color and Jerry adding some spirited vocals to make for a real good time. Bobby encourages the crowd to wish Mickey and Billy a Happy Birthday.... then they play a full on Funiculi Funicula... They close with a nice 'Lazy Lightnin'>Supplication'...     Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 5/17/78 - Wednesday One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:24]> Franklin's Tower [14:19] ; Me And My Uncle [3:04] > Big River [5:44] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [6:53] ; Looks Like Rain [9:05] ; Tennessee Jed [8:57] ; Funiculi Funicula [1:25] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:20] > Supplication [6:38]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod053119.mp3     As always, I want to acknowledge and thank the kind folks whose support makes the Deadpod possible.. Thank You!    

This week's Memorial Day weekend Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at Shoreline Amphitheater on May 12th, 1991. I'm a sucker for a Help>Slip>Frank opening and I quite enjoy this one. There are plenty of Phil bombs here and Bruce Hornsby's presence is heard here as well. Jerry is quite present throughout this set and is in relatively great voice.  For a post-Brent show I think this one is quite good, and the Weight encore was a favorite of mine in this era.  I hope you enjoy..    Grateful Dead Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View, CA 5/12/91 - Sunday   Two Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; Looks Like Rain ; Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Throwing Stones ; Turn On Your Love Light Encore The Weight   you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052419.mp3   Be sure to join us on our Facebook group.. and you can listen to the Deadpod on Spotify as well.    Have a safe and Fun Memorial Day weekend!    Summertime will come and go before you know! 

1 01 Feel Like A Stranger - 07:142 02 Scarlet Begonias - 05:543 03 Sampson and Delilah - 07:504 04 Brown Eyed Women - 06:165 05 They Love Each Other - 06:446 06 Mama Tried > Big River - 08:327 07 Stop That Train - 06:228 08 Truckin > Deal - 17:129 09 China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider - 12:4210 10 Bertha - 06:4311 11 Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower - 15:3512 12 Looks Like Rain - 08:2313 13 Sugar Magnolia > Sunshine Daydream - 06:3814 14 Shakedown Street - 09:39

I always love to feature a show from the historic September 1990 run at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This week I decided to bring you this wonderful show from Wednesday, September 19th 1990. This first set is energetic, and played wonderfully. Of course, the band was finding itself anew after losing Brent, and Bruce Hornsby's fourth show as a member of the band, bringing a new vitality to the group. A great 'Jack Straw' starts thing soff, but don't overlook the energy on 'Big River'. What could be better than a set closing 'Help'>'Slip'>'Frank'?  Second set next week..      Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/19/90 - Wednesday One - [1:06:04]   Jack Straw [5:58] ; Bertha [6:55] ; Me And My Uncle [3:09] > Big River [6:01] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [5:15] ; Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again [8:31] ; Help On The Way [4:16] > Slipknot! [6:34] > Franklin's Tower [13:16]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091418.mp3   my thanks for your support of the Deadpod.. I really appreciate it!    Have a great week - my thoughts are with those of you down around the Carolinas and Georgia! Be Safe.    

Set 2 brings us another round of incredible local music, including a selection of holiday tracks from 420 parties. We also have some great interview content, including one by Karin McLaughlin of Karin's Calendar with Christopher Naoum, an organizer with the Funk Parade. Set 2: "Ready to Go" and "Intellectual Property" by Staycation on April 20 at the 9:30 Club "If it Makes You Forget" and "FYI" Pleasure Train on April 25 at Gypsy Sally's "The Way the Rain Came" and "Lovers & Chocolate" by Threesound on April 17 at Gypsy Sally's "Polar Vortex" by Definition of One on April 12 at Gypsy Sally's "Help on the Way" into "Slipknot" into "Franklin's Tower" performed by Better Off Dead at their 420 party on April 20 at Gypsy Sally's

We open the month of May here on the Deadpod with a great second set from 1977, as we continue our presentation of April 23rd, 1977 at the Springfield Civic Center Arena in Springfield MA. This set starts with the famous 'take a step back' exhortation to the crowd, but the band fires things up most excellently with a very tight 'Estimated Prophet'. Not only are the harmonies great here but Jerry has that twangy 77 sound that makes this one so sweet. Bertha follows, more melodic than rockin' here.. The familiar bass line of 'The Music Never Stops' follows, as the band high step into this favorite. Jerry really gets cranking here, even though the jam won't go on as long as we might like. The Help>Slip>Frank that follows is for my money clearly the highlight here. Such a joy to listen to.. I find myself wishing that Slipknot! could go on and on.. but then I'd miss Jerry's mindbending solos during Franklin's :) They close the second set with a great trifecta; 'Around and Around'>'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad'>'Not Fade Away'. Nothin' left to do.. :)     Grateful Dead Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA 4/23/77 - Saturday Two Estimated Prophet [7:34] ; Bertha [7:03] ; The Music Never Stopped [5:59] ; Help On The Way [4:25] > Slipknot! [8:53] > Franklin's Tower [10:24] > Around And Around [6:49] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:49] > Not Fade Away [11:14] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:40]   you can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050418.mp3   Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod!      

This week I've decided to bring you the first set of what might very well be the band's most historic Halloween show - 10/31/91 in Oakland. The run was historic because it occurred the week of the passing of Bill Graham in a tragic helicopter crash. A great friend of the Dead, Bill's passing was marked in the second set of this show during a eulogy from Ken Kesey, which we'll hear next week. This first set however is definitely worth hearing and should provide a great warm up to your Halloween weekend! It starts off with a great Help->Slip->Frank, with Phil out front and driving the train. The Slipknot is a beautiful ensemble effort, especially Vince and Bruce's contributions to the overall structure. It floats along beautifully, then, just as it reaches its apex, we're plunged into that great bouncy Franklin's Tower. Jerry's leads here are crystalline, soaring.. Jerry's voice contains just enough world weariness to make me feel the wisdom here. While 'Little Red Rooster' wouldn't have been my choice to follow this up with, it is one of their better versions, with some nice slide work. 'Loser' follows, it takes a bit to get warmed up, but Garcia builds it up slowly into a great crescendo. Phil follows with a great version of  'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues', a song they would only break out 4 or 5 times a year. A long 'Let It Grow' closes the set, an interesting if not completely enrapturing performance of this piece....    Grateful Dead   Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA 10/31/91 - Thursday One Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; Little Red Rooster ; Loser ; Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues ; Let It Grow    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102717.mp3     For those of you looking for the 2nd set from October 19, 1971, you can find it here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070811.mp3    My apologies for repeating the first set last week..   Have a safe and happy Halloween!!   As always, my sincere thanks for your support, my friends.     

This week's Deadpod opens with a classic combo the band did justice to as they opened the second set on August 22nd, 1993 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. This Help->Slip->Frank is, and always was, a wonderful way to open a set, and I hope, a great way to open your Labor Day weekend.  The jam into Slipknot is particularly tasty. They follow with a rockin' Samson (it was Sunday after all). Corrina makes a rare but welcome appearance on the Deadpod going into Drums and Space.. The post-drums highlight of course is 'Days Between', one of those latter day ballads that are so powerful in the last few years. Not Fade Away is an excellent way to close the set, and they come back with a joyful 'Liberty' encore.        Grateful Dead Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon Eugene, OR   Two Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; Samson And Delilah ; Ship Of Fools ; Corrina > Drums > Space > The Wheel > I Need A Miracle > Days Between > Not Fade Away   Encore: Liberty   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090117.mp3   Have a safe and happy Labor Day!      Thank you for your support of the Deadpod!    Winter rain, now tell me why Summers fade and roses die The answer came, the wind and rain      

Version:1.0 StartHTML:000000211 EndHTML:000002646 StartFragment:000001205 EndFragment:000002614 StartSelection:000001205 EndSelection:000002614 SourceURL:https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7847493 This week we have a really fine show from the summer of 1980 - this one takes place at the Uptown Theater in Chicago IL, on August 19th, 1980. They start with a trifecta that really takes off and was only done on two other occasions, the Mississippi Half-Step->Franklin's Tower->Minglewood. Personally I always enjoyed when Franklin's found its way into unusual combinations, and the Minglewood here is really rockin' as well. Other highlights in this fine first set include an excellent Althea, and an extended jam in the (unsual) set closing 'Feel Like a Stranger'. Next week's set 2 is at least equally as fine.       Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL  8/19/80 - Tuesday One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:54] -> Franklin's Tower [12:11]-> New Minglewood Blues [7:15] ; Dire Wolf [3:13] ; Cassidy [4:37] ; Row Jimmy [11:10] ; Me And My Uncle [3:07] -> Big River [5:53] ; Althea [8:26] ; Easy To Love You [3:48] ; Feel Like A Stranger [8:29]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081117.mp3   Thanks so much for your kind support of the Deadpod!   pray for Peace    

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at a Rex Foundation benefit on April 1st, 1984. There's lots of Garcia to love here, from the Help->Slip-Frank, through Terrapin and Morning Dew.. We even have a Touch of Grey encore.. really this one is a 'greatest hits' set list, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have..   Grateful Dead Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium San Rafael, CA 4/1/84 - Sunday   Two   Help On The Way [3:12] > Slipknot! [5:29] > Franklin's Tower [11:27] > Samson And Delilah [7:32] ; Terrapin Station [12:18] > Drums [4:37#] > Space [4:48] > Morning Dew [12:19] ; I Need A Miracle [3:18] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:29] > Good Lovin' [8:27] Encore Touch Of Grey [6:35]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040717.mp3   thank you my friends for your support of the Deadpod!

Episode 053 - March 2017 Set 1Shakedown Street (1982-04-17)Let it Grow-> Deal (1981-03-06)High Time (1980-05-16)Easy To Love You (1979-11-05)Dancin' In The Streets-> Franklin's Tower (1979-11-09)Loser (1980-05-02)CC Rider (1980-08-30)Scarlet Begonias-> Fire On The Mountain (1982-04-03)

As March blows in we go back in this week's Deadpod to the spring of 1981, and one of the fine shows from the band's run at Madison Square Garden. Last year we played the previous evening's show, but this performance from March 10, 1981 deserves a spot on our favorites as well. The show beings with a Mississippi Half-Step that starts off great, then a shocking bit of feedback/reverb blows through the sound system - the band simply plays through it like the pros they are, but don't let it throw you off, this is a great version! This flows into a fine, stand alone version of Franklin's Tower. I always enjoy these, and this one is no slouch. Me and My Uncle follows with Weir joking that the earlier feedback was all planned. They slow it up a little with 'Roses'. Don't Easy Me In occupies a rare mid-set position, and there is some nice improvisation in the Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication transition. A strong first set that I hope puts you in a fine space as we roll into early March!    Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 3/10/81 - Tuesday   One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [11:36] > Franklin's Tower [11:03] > Me And My Uncle [3:05] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [6:18] > Little Red Rooster [6:12] ; Don't Ease Me In [3:15] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:24] > Supplication [6:03] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:27] > Looks Like Rain [9:19] > Deal [7:13]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030317.mp3     My thanks for your kind support!!     

This week's Deadpod features the second set from October 15th, 1976 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. I think this set has several very interesting moments. The first is the fine transition from the opening 'Eyes of the World' to 'The Music Never Stopped'. This was a the only time they ever played these two in this order, but I wonder why when listening to this performance. A long He's Gone leads into a short drums but then a mighty 'Other One'. The 'Comes A Time' that follows is one of the best, and probably the highlight of the set. A great 'Franklin's Tower->Sugar Magnolia' which closes the set is marred a bit by the fact that we only have the audience tape here. I hope you enjoy this performance from the Fall of 1976..     Grateful Dead Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles, CA 10/15/76 - Friday   Two   Eyes Of The World [10:05] > The Music Never Stopped [5:54] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [6:26] % Samson And Delilah [6:40] % He's Gone [14:30] > Drums [5:12] > The Other One [13:27] > Comes A Time [10:08] > Franklin's Tower [12:22] > Sugar Magnolia [8:24]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102116.mp3   My thanks for your support of the Deadpod.    

Episode 037 - May 2016 Set 2Help On The Way-> Slipknot!-> Franklin's Tower (1984-04-21)Hey Pocky Way (1989-10-20)Shakedown Street (1982-04-06)Looks Like Rain (1986-03-25)She Belongs To Me[1] (1985-04-07)Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> Drums-> (1980-08-30)Space-> Morning Dew (1986-03-24)Truckin'-> The Other One (1982-04-06)The Wheel-> Wharf Rat-> Sugar Magnolia (1984-04-19)Turn On Your Lovelight (1987-03-31)Stella Blue (1987-03-31)[1] Dead Fantasy Debut

Episode 012 - June 2015 Set 1Help On The Way-> Slipknot!-> Franklin's TowerStagger LeeIko Iko-> Day-O-> Man Smart (Woman Smarter)-> Drums->Space-> I Will Take You HomeGreatest Story Ever ToldSt. Stephen-> The Eleven->Turn On Your LovelightThe Last Time-> Standing On The MoonRow JimmyMorning Dew

Episode 025 - December 2015 Set 1Weather Report SuiteBertha -> Good Lovin'Let The Good Times Roll[1]The Last Time -> Stella BlueScarlet Begonias -> Fire On The MountainDancin' In The Streets -> Franklin's TowerDeal[1] Dead Fantasy Debut

Episode 001 - January 2015 Set 1Help On The Way->Slipknot!->Franklin's TowerBird SongJack StrawTennessee JedMississippi Half-Step Uptown ToodelooRow JimmyAltheaLoserLet It Grow->DealChina Cat Sunflower->I Know You RiderDancing In The Street

I am certain that you'll enjoy this second set from the Dead's performance back on November 29th, 1980 in Gaineville, Florida. I found this a delight to listen to ,especially the transitions between songs.. those jams are full of life and fire! They start with a great Shakedown Street, which flows nicely into a Franklin's Tower.The Estimated that follows is Soooooo good, in my opinion.. and not only do they not go into Eyes, they go into an interesting He's Gone.. I think you'll find plenty creative here in the pre-drums . and the space and drums is very interesting.. the Stella Blue that follows the Other One is very powerful.. You'll enjoy the Good Lovin' and Casey Jones which ends this one..      Grateful Dead Alligator Alley Gym - University of Florida Gainesville, FL 11/29/80 - Saturday Two Shakedown Street [10:18] > Franklin's Tower [8:07] ; Estimated Prophet [10:41] > He's Gone [12:50] > Truckin' [9:03] > Drums [5:#38] > Space [4:51]> The Other One [7:03] > Stella Blue [10:23] > Good Lovin' [8:17]   Encore Casey Jones [5:41]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121815.mp3   As we watch this year slide away, just wanted to thank those kind folks who have supported the Deadpod this year - I really appreciate it!    I wish you and yours and most happy and healthy Holiday Season!       

This week's Deadpod features another great request from one of my listeners, this time for the Dead's performance on November 2nd, 1979 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale N.Y. The first set starts with an amazing sequence of Mississippi Half-Step into a wonderful Franklin's Tower, marred just a bit by the fact that the first 2 minutes of the Half-Step are missing from the soundboard tape. I just love Garcia as he across the Rio Grandio.. :) These two songs along go on for a half hour! What a great opening to this show. The rest of the first set, while somewhat predictable by late 70s standards is pleasing and well-played including a very nice Lazy Lightning->Supplication by Bob and a set closing Deal.  I'll play set 2 next week.    Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 11/2/79 - Friday   One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [10:36] > Franklin's Tower [17:45] ; El Paso [4:10] > Mexicali Blues [4:05] ; Tennessee Jed [8:31] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:19] > Supplication [4:39] ; Deal [5:22]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod103015.mp3   A big thank you to the folks who have been able to support the Deadpod! You're the reason we can publish every week!!    Have a safe and happy Halloween!!   

It is only fitting that we go back to the famous 'acoustic' shows of 1980 for this week's Deadpod. This was a request from one of my wonderful listeners for a show that not only features the famous acoustic first set, but outstanding electric sets 2 and 3. The first set is a treat for everyone who enjoys the acoustic Dead, and while I do like to feature this genre around the holidays, the arrival of Fall is reason enough to revisit this wonderful music. Since the acoustic set was not quite as long as I prefer for a Deadpod, I've also included the first part of the electric set 2, including a fine Mississippi Half-Step ->Franklin's Tower..  I know I've featured a number of sets from 1980 this year, and I hope you enjoy this one just as much as those others..      Grateful Dead Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA 10/10/80 - Friday One On The Road Again [2:43] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [5:33] ; Monkey And The Engineer [2:32] ; Jack-A-Roe [4:04] ; Dark Hollow [3:30] ; To Lay Me Down [8:38] ; Heaven Help The Fool [6:02] ; Bird Song [8:00] ; Ripple [2:25#] Two Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:31] > Franklin's Tower [8:29] ; Me And My Uncle [3:00] > Big River [5:22] ; Candyman [7:01] ;   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100915.mp3   Thanks for supporting the Deadpod my friends! I couldn't do it without you..  Remember to let me know your requests..  and always always try to Be Kind!   

As I sat outside on my porch last night at 9:30 PM, noticing that it was still light, I thought that it might be time to bring you a show from the land of the midnight sun, Alaska. This week I'm playing a great show from the Dead's only visit to our largest state, back in 1980. This is from the middle of a three night run in a high school auditorium, on June 20th, 1980. I think you'll agree this is a particularly fine first set, starting out with a nice Jack Straw going into a great and bouncing, Franklin's Tower. The Mana Tried->Mexicali duo is well played and full of spunk as well. Weir infused the Let it Grow with just  the right imagery and the Althea that follows is a treat to hear. The boys don't stop there, however, as they might on a lesser day, but go on to add four more ditties to this first set including a fine Deal to close it. I think you'll enjoy this first set if you aren't already a fan, and if you are, hopefully you'll enjoy revisiting this fine show from 35 years ago.    Grateful Dead West High Auditorium, Ankorage, AK 6/20/80     SET ONE: Tuning Jack Straw > Franklin's Tower > Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Friend of the Devil Let It Grow > Althea Tuning Easy To Love You Tuning Lost Sailor > Saint of Circumstance > Deal    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061215.mp3   Thank you for your kind support which makes the Deadpod possible.    have a great week my friends! 

While I wouldn't say this second set was overshadowed by the first, it is one of the rare second sets that is shorter than its first set..the band however does not let up on the jamming as this second set is a true pleasure to relive. They come out of the box hot and fast with an excellent Eyes of the World, played in the uptempo fashion.. despite the furious pace there are plenty of beautiful Garcia licks sure to get you moving.  Eyes then moves into an unusual but interesting short space that leads into the fabulously funky 'Dancin' In the Streets'.. again here, Garcia and Lesh in particulary provide plenty of interesting leads and take their time exploring the beat. They transition nicely into the unmistakable entrance to 'Wharf Rat'. In contrast to the frenzied pace of Eyes, this Wharf Rat is quite languid, building the drama in the music along with the tragic story - always one of my favorites.. . the transition into Franklin's Tower is a bit abrupt but the standalong Franklin's is a rare treat.  Garcia here is really playing his guitar like ringing a bell.. :) As with every song in this set they take their time and develop the melody - in this case almost 14 minutes of delightful playing.  The close with a rockin', delightful, Sugar Magnolia... Then they return with, surprise (since it is Saturday - 'One More Saturday Night', but indicating I think how much fun they had, a double encore of a nice 'Uncle John's Band'.. man I can only imagine how happy the fans went home after this one!      Grateful Dead Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/19/77)   set 2   Eyes of the World Dancin' in the Streets Wharf Rat Franklin's Tower Sugar Magnolia   encores: One More Saturday Night   Uncle John's Band     You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032715.mp3   Finally my thanks to those of you who so kindly donated to support the Deadpod -  thank you so much  - you are the best !             

As far as I know, this was the Dead's only performance in Spain, and while I recall wearing this tape out at one time I hadn't thought about it for some time, until I came across it again searching for a show for this week's 'pod. I'm thrilled to have rediscovered it. There's plenty of energy here as the band, and Garcia, seem pumped for the end of this European tour. This set starts off plenty hot with Jack Straw leading into a sparkling Franklin's Tower. Even the cowboy tunes shine from Garcia's treatment. Loser then goes into a jamming CC Rider with Weir giving some great vocals. The Passenger features some great Phil bombs throughout. Who doesn't like Althea and Jerry shreds on this one.. The Let it Grow is phenomenal, and one of the best of the year for sure.. and we've just finished set 1, set 2 is even better.. next week..    Sports Palace, Barcelona, Spain (10/19/81)   set 1: Jack Straw-> Franklin's Tower Mama Tried-> Mexicali Blues Loser-> C.C. Rider Tennessee Jed Passenger Althea-> Let it Grow   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101014.mp3   I hope you enjoy the show... and my thanks for the kindness you show in keeping the Deadpod on the air through your donations.. very much appreciated!  

I think you'll really enjoy this second set from 1982... I don't know exactly what the boys were into (judging from the Raven space there must've been some tanks backstage :) but I find the entire set to be very up tempo and well played. Garcia is in fine form throughout and particularly enjoy the stand alone, bluegrass tinged Franklin's Tower. Estimated is arranged quite uniquely as well, and a strong Terrapin leads into Phil's famous Raven Space.. Post-drums doesn't disappoint either, as a fine Wheel and Truckin' lead into a very soulful Stella Blue - I can never hear that one enough and this is a real tear jerker.. They close with two strong Weir rocker's and come back to cap off the night with a Brokedown encore..  Ah.. to be on tour again in the Spring... at least we can in our minds as we listen to this week's Deadpod..    Baltimore Civic Center, Baltimore, MD (4/19/82)set 2Feel Like a StrangerFranklin's TowerEstimated ProphetTerrapin StationdrumsThe WheelTruckin'Stella BlueAround and AroundGood Lovin' Brokedown Palace   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041114.mp3thank you to the kind brothers and sisters who are able to support the Deadpod.. I couldn't bring the music to you without their generous partnership.. Enjoy Spring !

Happy New Year! Well close enough ;) that said I decided to bring out one of the band's famous NYE performances for this week's (and next week's) Deadpod. This is from 12/31/79 at the Oakland Auditorium Arena in Oakland CA. While many would argue that this was not the best show of this NYE run (after all 12/28/79 was released as Road Trips Vol 3 #1, and 12/26/79 was Dick's Picks #5) there is still something magical about these NYE performances. This week we will listen to set 1, then sets 2 and 3 next week. Set one starts off strong with a great Jack Straw (listen to what sounds like the reference to Clive Davis of Arista Records in the "We used to sing for silver.. line :) Jack Straw flows into a big Franklin's Tower, albeit Jerry blows more than one lyric here.. Other highlights in this first set include a very nice 'Looks like Rain' and a rockin' Promised Land which closes out set 1... Grateful Dead Oakland Auditorium Oakland, CA 12/31/79 - Monday Set One Jack Straw [6:05] > Franklin's Tower [16:53] ; Mama Tried [2:36] > Mexicali Blues [4:42] ; Tennessee Jed [8:40] ; Looks Like Rain [8:09] > Alabama Getaway [7:04] > The Promised Land [4:46] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122713.mp3 Thank you for listening to the Deadpod in 2013, and I look forward to the shows to come in 2014! Thanks to those of you who have kindly contributed to the Deadpod that keeps us on the air! Happy New Year to all my friends! Be safe and happy!!

This week's show was the result of a request made over on the Deadpod's facebook page for a great version of Brent doing 'We Can Run'.. While this may not be the very best version of that song its plenty good.. and it is a part of a pretty good show from a great Fall tour. Highlights for me on this first set include the off-tempo Franklin's Tower, and a great Bird Song and Promised Land.. Set 2 follows next week, with a foreshadowing of the Hampton shows that came later in this tour.. Grateful Dead Date: 9/29/89 - Friday Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA One: Good Times ; 04:03 Feel Like A Stranger ; 07:17 Franklin's Tower ; 09:17 Wang Dang Doodle ; 05:59 Jack-A-Roe ; 04:37 Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again % 08:59 We Can Run ; 06:01 Bird Song ; 12:38 The Promised Land ; 04:22 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110912.mp3 Thank you so much for your support of the Deadpod!!

This is a fine second set from the Fall of 1976 - enjoy this one along with the fine Fall weather.. I especially recommend that you savor the wonderful Slipknot..  as well as the Franklin's Tower that follows.. this is really an under appreciated gem.  The Dancin'->Drums->Wheel->Ship is not only unusual but very nicely done,  especially the Ship of Fool.. this one makes a truly wierd but wonderful transition back into  the Dancin' reprise.. There's no point in describing the GDTRFB.. listen to it..  You'll love the rockin' end to this show..    Grateful Dead - October 1, 1976 Market Square Arena - Indianapolis, IN Two: Might As Well ; Samson And Delilah Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; Dancing In The Street > Drums > The Wheel > Ship Of Fools > Dancing In The Street > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > One More Saturday Night Encore: U.S. Blues    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101212.mp3  I hope that you might consider making a donation to support the Deadpod..  You can do so by clicking on the 'Donate' button on the right side of the page,  or by dropping me a note and sending a check. I very much appreciate your support!!  

There were quite a few outstanding shows that took place in early Spring throughout the history of the GD, so picking one for this week's show wasn't that easy. I think this is however a good show from an outstanding tour, Spring of 1987. The band roars out of the gate on Jack Straw, then goes into an outstanding Franklin's Tower, in honor of Philadelphia I presume.. The first set is full of sparkling playing and high energy. I'm personally fond of the Candyman, however, in the more soulful vein..I'm even willing to give them a pass on the perfunctory 'Don't Ease' which closes the set... the second set next week is very good as well.. The sound quality is not pristine but quite listenable, I think. I hope you enjoy it, and that your Spring is busting out all over too. 3/31/87 - Grateful Dead The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA Set One:Jack Straw ->Franklin's Tower C C RiderRamble On RoseTons Of SteelMama Tried ->Big RiverCandymanDesolation Row ->Don't Ease Me In You can listen to this week's Deadpod http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod033012.mp3">here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod033012.mp3">http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod033012.mp3 The Deadpod exists only through your support.. thank you my friends..... A great place to visit on the web for the best in electric guitar gear is our friends at http://www.rkfx.com">Keeley Electronics..

I've had a fair number of requests for 90's Dead shows recently, and this week's shows features one of the best shows that took place back in 1993. This one is a favorite not only because the second set features an appearance by Ken Nordine, but also because I really enjoy Jerry's playing and the rest of the band puts in a solid performance. This starts with a tight Help->Slip into a nice long Franklin's Tower. Althea is always a favorite, and the Masterpiece as well as So Many Roads is quite enjoyable. Grateful Dead  3/11/93 - Thursday  Rosemont Horizon Arena - Rosemont, IL  One:Help On The Way >  Slipknot! >  Franklin's Tower ;  Little Red Rooster ;  Althea ;  When I Paint My Masterpiece ;  So Many Roads >  The Music Never Stopped ;   You can listen to this week's Deadpod http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102811.mp3">here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102811.mp3">http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102811.mp3 Thanks for your kind Support of the Deadpod - it keeps us rolling!     

This week we get to listen to the second set from this fine show that took place at the Greek back in 1984. I think you'll find that while the Help->Slip->Frank isn't remarkable, the Estimated->Eyes->Drumz is more than worthwhile. I also really like Jerry's work in Truckin', and the Wharf Rat is a keeper for sure.   Grateful DeadGreek Theatre - University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA Set Two: Help On The Way [3:52] > Slipknot! [6:37] > Franklin's Tower [10:34] ; Estimated Prophet [11:29] > Eyes Of The World [11:18] > Drums > Space [8:09] > Truckin' [6:20] > Wharf Rat [9:51] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:18] > One More Saturday Night [4:03]Encore  Keep Your Day Job [4:10] You can listen to this week's Deadpod http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061011.mp3 Thanks for listening and for your SUPPORT! You can send a donation via the Donate button to the right of the page! thanks! By the way - this site is now optimized to be viewed on mobile devices! Check it out..

This week's second set from August 4th, 1976 clocks in at just over two hours of wonderful Grateful Dead music. From the first notes of Help on the Way through the Johnny B. Goode encore the band treats us to a very memorable experience. I'm personally fond of the amazing Dancin' In the Streets that comes out of Franklin's Tower, as well as the inspired jam in the Other One.. I hope you find as much to linger over here as I do.... Grateful Dead8/4/1976Roosevelt Stadium,Jersey City, NJ Set 2:Help On The Way--> (6:34)Slipknot--> (10:49)Franklin's Tower--> (12:16)Dancin' In The Streets--> (14:42)The Wheel--> (5:42)Samson & Delilah (7:45)It Must Have Been The Roses (8:52)Not Fade Away--> (6:50)Drums--> (3:58)The Other One--> (16:43)Ship Of Fools (8:36)Sugar Magnolia (12:03)Johnny B. Goode (4:36)     You can listen to this week's Deadpod http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040111.mp3 Thanks for listening and for your SUPPORT! Also, I recommend checking out the award-winning Luna Overdrive compressor at http://www.rkfx.com Keely Electronics..  

This week we have the first part of the  second set of this very well played show from the spring tour of 1983 - this set starts with a fabulous Help->Slip->Frank.. I really love the slipknot here and recommend that you give it a good listen... If your'e a Brent fan you'll enjoy his work on Man Smart, Woman SmarterI know this Deadpod is a bit shorter than usual - was running out of space this week - but we'll be back to normal next time - thanks for your patience! Grateful DeadThe Spectrum Philadelphia PA 4/26/83 set 2Two Help On The Way [3:12] > Slipknot! [5:11] > Franklin's Tower [9:45] > Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [6:56] > Drums   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061110.mp3As always, my sincere thanks for your support :)  

This week's show is a great way to welcome summer, and another listener request.. from one of my favorite tours - Summer of 1990..I think the band was firing on all cylinders for this one and hope you enjoy it as much as I do..Grateful Dead 6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mountain View CAset 1:Help on the Way->Slipknot!->Franklin's Tower, New Minglewood Blues, Just A Little Light, Stagger Lee, Desolation Row, Ramble on Rose, Hell In a BucketNext week - set 2 and a great new CD..You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062609.mp3thanks for listening and for your support!!

This week's Deadpod is big in every way - a wonderful second set that features a fabulous Eyes of the World->Estimated Prophet->Franklin's Tower that lasts nearly an hour and is among the best versions ever of these songs. This comes to us from the great fall of 79 tour, this one is from November 5th, 1979 from the Spectrum in Philadelphia. The entire set is a real treat, starting with a rare second set opening Althea and closing with a truly rocking Sailor-Saint-Sugar Magnolia.. Grateful Dead The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA 11/5/79 - MondayAlthea [12:01] ; Easy To Love You [3:26] ; Eyes Of The World [22:35] > Estimated Prophet [14:28] > Franklin's Tower [13:45] > Space [5:09] > Drums [7:36] > Space [2:39] > Lost Sailor [6:52] > Saint Of Circumstance [5:14] > Sugar Magnolia [8:46]Encore Casey Jones [5:50]You can listen to this weeks' Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod092608.mp3Not only is there alot of great music this week, but I took to heart a suggestion that I try to improve the compression rate on the mp3. Being just another picky deadhead myself, I'm very concerned to have the music sound as good as possible - please let me know if you notice the difference on this week's Deadpod. This does increase the file size, and there are tradeoffs, but it may well be worth the cost.The other big news this week is that starting next week, KOPN, 89.5 FM, Community radio begins its Fall pledge drive. I'm trying to get a head start on this by asking you for your support for the Deadpod. I do hope you'll consider contributing to the Deadpod and ensuring our continuance. I wanted to let you know this was starting this week because I have an opportunity to send you a very special thank you for supporting the Deadpod - a copy of the brand new release "Rocking the Cradle - Egypt 78" CD/DVD combination set that releases on September 30th! This two cd/dvd set chronicles the historic shows in Egypt in 1978 - including 95 minutes of concert footage - and I'm so happy to be able to offer this to my listeners who contribute at a $60 level or above. I wanted to get a headstart on this as I'm going to be getting some surgery done later in October and would like to take care of this before all that goes down.. so at any rate, if you'd like to get a copy of this wonderful set, just contribute to the Deadpod during this big membership drive. You can click the 'Make a Donation' button on the left hand side of the page here: http://deadshow.blogspot.comThank YOU! Whew! I hope the Deadpod and all the news isn't TOO big! but then again, I always loved the BIG sound of seeing the Dead and I think you'll enjoy this week's show.. Be well and thanks for picking us up!

Those of you who follow the Deadpod know that I often prefer to play lesser known performances rather than very well known ones. There's often lots of surprises there to be heard - but there's nothing wrong with bringing out the well-known and loved dates sometimes either. This week I'm playing one of the those - this one a live "free concert" from the "hiatus" of 1975 - Sept. 28th, 1975 from Golden Gate Park. The difficulty here was in choosing between the sources - a very good audience or the existing soundboard. I went with the soundboard but with some reservations. The energy and playing of this performance are over the top - I hope you enjoy it!! Grateful DeadLindley Meadows - Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA Date 9/28/75 - Sunday One Help On The Way > Slipknot! ; The Music Never Stopped ; They Love Each Other ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Franklin's Tower ; Big River ; It Must Have Been The Roses ; Truckin' > Jam (1) > Drums > Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey > Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > One More Saturday NightYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod081508.mp3

This week we get to listen to the second set of the Dead's performance on 10/20/78 at Winterland in San Francisco. I don't think there's really any throw-away tunes in this set - from the opening Half-Step->Franklins, to the exploratory(!) Dancin' In the Streets this is really classic, Good 'ol Grateful Dead. The double encore, Johnny B Goode and Shakedown Street, just puts the band's own exclamation mark on this performance.. Enjoy. Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/20/78 - Friday Two Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:03] > Franklin's Tower [10:49] ; Dancing In The Street [19:47] > Drums [7:#32] > Space [5:01] > Not Fade Away [7:25] > Black Peter [10:44] > Around And Around [9:09]Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:16] ; Shakedown Street [7:04]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071808.mp3

This week I have an excellent show from 1989 for your listening pleasure - we'll be hearing the first part of August 6th, 1989 from Cal Expo. The show starts with a 'Let the Good Times Roll' that the band ends perfectly and rolls into 'Feel Like a Stranger' and then Franklin's Tower.. A very interesting and well played start to a wonderful show. I really enjoy this first part of the show - highlighted by Garcia's singing on Ramble on Rose and a great version of Birdsong. I've included the magnificent Scarlet->Fire that opens the 2nd set.. Grateful Dead Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, CA8/6/89 - SundayOne Good Times [3:55] ; Feel Like A Stranger [7:39] ~ Franklin's Tower [7:51] ; Walkin' Blues [6:09] ; Ramble On Rose [7:45] ; When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:04] % Bird Song [11:59]Two Scarlet Begonias [8:50] > Fire On The Mountain [12:37] As always you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod022908.mp3Be well - enjoy - and Thanks for your support!!

This week I'm trying something crazy - this week's Deadpod is an entire, complete show from 1976. This is a *huge* file folks, and I hope that you are all able to listen to this and enjoy this really unique show. I'm doing this as a favor to one of the friends of the Deadpod who is running in this weekend's NYC Marathon, and hoped to get to hear a complete show. I've also had requests for a mid-70s show and a 'help->slip->Franklin's'.. well this show has an epic Franklin's so I really hope that all of you have the time and bandwidth to hear it all.. Thanks for your understanding and we'll see how this one goes - I couldn't possibly post something this large every week, but what the hell, let's see how it goes!! And Best of luck to you David, and anyone else in the Marathon! Grateful DeadVenue Community War Memorial Auditorium Rochester, NYDate 9/27/76 - Monday One The Promised Land [3:58] % They Love Each Other [6:53] % El Paso [3:59] % Deal [4:32] % Looks Like Rain [7:48] % Row Jimmy [9:33] % It's All Over Now [5:28] % Loser [7:39] % Lazy Lightnin' [2:42] > Supplication [5:03] % Brown Eyed Women [4:35] % The Music Never Stopped [6:11]Two Might As Well [5:59] % Samson And Delilah [6:38] % Help On The Way [4:54] > Slipknot! [7:33] > Drums [5:50] > The Other One [9:55] > Wharf Rat [10:39] > Slipknot! [2:21] > Franklin's Tower [17:32] > Around And Around [7:01]Encore U.S. Blues [5:43]As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod110207.mp3

Here's a really high-energy east coast show from the end of 1979.. This week we'll listen to the entire first set plus the fabulous disco-version of the second set opener, Dancin' In The Streets and a completely out there Franklin's Tower. This show is a great example of the early Brent influence on the band and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.. Grateful DeadBuffalo Auditorium Buffalo, NY 11/9/79 - FridayOne Alabama Getaway [6:18] > The Promised Land [4:11] ; They Love Each Other [7:14] ; Cassidy [4:48] ; Loser [8:17] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:38] > Supplication [5:07] ; Althea [9:19] ; Easy To Love You [3:32] ; Jack Straw [6:06]Two Dancing In The Street [13:06] > Franklin's Tower [11:42]As always you can listen to the deadpod here:http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod033007.mp3Have a great April and thanks for your support!!

Happy Groundhog day! This week, an overlooked show that I think is quite fine.. from 1981, a very original setlist and some fine playing, I think you'll enjoy it.. It's also the start of our pledge drive on the radio station, so its time for me to ask you for your support for the podcast, and the radio show. If you'd see it in your heart (and budget) to make a donation to the show, I'd greatly appreciate it! You can contribute by simply clicking on the 'Make a donation' button on the right hand side of the blog.. thanks so much! Grateful Dead Compton Terrace Amphitheatre Tempe, AZ 8/30/81 - SundayOne Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:37] > Franklin's Tower [9:26] > New Minglewood Blues [6:43] ; Tennessee Jed [8:12] ; Mama Tried [2:39] > Mexicali Blues [4:24] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [#1:13] ; Beat It On Down The Line [3:07] ; Cumberland Blues [5:26] > Looks Like Rain [8:20] ; Might As Well [4:15]My thanks to Jeff Fishman for this show.. As always you can listen to the podcast here:http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod020207.mp3thanks again!

It snowed so much here last night that I won't make it to the radio station tonight to play this, but here it is for all of my listeners on the internet.. I do hope you enjoy it, its the result of a request I received via email.. thanks for listening and for your support!!!Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium Oakland, CADate  2/21/91 - Thursday One  Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; Little Red Rooster ; Loser ; Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again ; Tennessee JedAs always you can listen to the podcast here:http://www.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod120106.mp3Enjoy and be well my friends!