This week a Christmas time show in its entirety for your enjoyment.. This show features a well played first set highlighted perhaps by Phil's "Tom Thumb" and a great Bird Song.. The second set features a wonderful Iko, Iko to open (with Clarence Clemmons on sax) leading into a great Playin'->Crazy Fingers->Uncle John's Band.. The double encore is also quite satisfying. Grateful Dead Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA12/27/89 - Wednesday One Cold Rain And Snow [5:52] ; Greate...
Dec 18, 2007•2 hr 31 min
This week I'm playing a really interesting show from May 7th, 1984 from the Hult Center in Eugene Oregon. There's a lot of wonderful Brent and Phil in this recording .. so watch the volume and save your ears! :) Grateful DeadSilva Hall, Hult Center, Eugene, OR 05/07/1984China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider ; Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Throwing Stones > Not Fade AwayEncore It's All Over Now, Baby BlueAs always you can listen to the D...
Nov 30, 2007•1 hr 31 min
This week we will finish listening to the 2nd set of the Grateful Dead's historic 10/16/74 performance at Winterland in San Francisco. This is a very jamming, almost experimental piece of music as the band really explores some different spaces, especially on songs like Eyes of the World. I hope you'll enjoy it..Grateful Dead WinterlandSan Francisco, CA 10/16/74 Wharf Rat > Space >Eyes Of The World; Big River; Ship Of Fools ; Truckin' >GDTRFB> Uncle John's Band ;Johnny B. GoodeEncore ...
Nov 16, 2007•1 hr 48 min
This week a new soundboard release of the first of the five "retirement" shows from the Winterland from October of 1974. These justly famous shows were of course immortalized on "The Grateful Dead Movie" but deserve to be enjoyed individually as much as possible. Phil's spectacular playing more than makes up for Donna's occasional off-key wailing ;).Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/16/74 - WednesdayMexicali Blues ; It Must Have Been The Roses ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Scarl...
Nov 09, 2007•1 hr 33 min
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...
Nov 02, 2007•2 hr 43 min
This week we continue with this marvelous show from May 25th, 1972 in London. We get the last two songs of the first set - including a great Brokedown Palace, then we get what exists of the second set. I'm a sucker for a great Pigpen tune and Chinatown Shuffle sure sounds good to me... Lucky for all of us there's a fabulous Uncle John's->Wharf Rat->Dark Star that survived in tact.. I also wanted to thank everyone once again who contributed to the fall pledge drive.. You folks are SO great!...
Oct 26, 2007•1 hr 38 min
t's not every week that I'm able to bring you such a classic yet unreleased show - this is from the justly famous Eurpoean tour of 1972 - from the Strand Lyceum in London England this is a tape that has just found the light of day. I think its an appropriate way to thank all of you who contributed to the show during the recent pledge drive. I can't thank you enough for your support..If you would like to support the Deadpod - just click on the 'make a donation' button on the right hand side of th...
Oct 19, 2007•1 hr 27 min
This week we'll hear the remainder of the great show from June 26th, 1984 from the Merriweather Post Pavilion. This set shows us the great interplay of light and dark in the Dead's music - songs I really love like Don't Need Love, He's Gone and Stella Blue are interspersed with rocking numbers like Wang Dang Doodle, Good Lovin' and Around and Around. There's even a 'Day Job' encore - it had been long enough that I'd heard one of these that I enjoyed it ;) I hope you'll enjoy this great set too.....
Oct 12, 2007•1 hr 25 min
This week a rockin' show from 1984 - a year not usually featured on the deadpod but certainly this is a fine example of some classic Dead! I'm sure you'll enjoy the Feel Like a Stranger Althea combo!!Also this week marks the start of KOPN's fall membership drive. This is when I have to ask you for your support to keep the Deadpod coming every week. I would so appreciate it if you could see to click the 'contribute now' button on the right hand of the home page and contribute some money to keep t...
Oct 05, 2007•1 hr 11 min
It took me a bit to decide what to bring you this week, but after I ran across this show I knew it was the right choice.. This is one of those classic live Dead sets from 1969, this one comes from Boulder CO, April 13th. It features everything you\'d expect - great Pigpen raps, wild, far-out jamming and some magnificent moments from Garcia - most notably on the Dark Star and the Eleven. Personally, I\'m always blown away by a really well-played and heartfelt Death Don\'t Have No Mercy - it ends ...
Sep 28, 2007•1 hr 46 min
This week I decided to bring you this gem from the spring tour of 1991. The highlights include the long leisurely Birdsong, a truly great Victim which goes into a nice Scarlet->Fire. Coming out of the Fire, an unexpected and delightful stir it up jam.. I hope you enjoy the Band's interplay on this and the space that follows.. Grateful Dead - March 21, 1991Capital Centre - Landover, MDfrom set one: Bird SongTwo Victim Or The Crime ; Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain ; Stir It Up ; Dru...
Sep 21, 2007•1 hr 40 min
Hello Friends.. I'm still recovering - set back a bit with an infection that's not wanting to cooperate but I'm still going to bring you the rest of this excellent show from 1973.. Hope you enjoy it! Grateful Dead Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, OH12/4/73 - TuesdayTruckin' > Stella Blue ; Around And AroundTwo Eyes Of The World > Sugar Magnolia > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Casey JonesEncore One More Saturday NightAs always you can listen to the Deadpod here: http://media.libsyn....
Sep 14, 2007•1 hr 15 min
First off a sincere thank you to all of you who passed along your warm and kind get well wishes to me this week. I was in the hospital because I had an aneurysm in my leg that blocked the blood flow pretty completely. They did a vein graft in there and while I'm still pretty gimpy, at least I'm not in the hospital so I'm thankful for that. I wanted to get a show up this week, and I think you'll enjoy this one, which was just recently released in a complete form...Grateful Dead Cincinnati Gardens...
Sep 07, 2007•55 min
This week, the second set from 5/13/81, Providence Civic Center, Providence RI... the band plays a very energetic and tight second set, sparked perhaps, by the naked woman who jumped up on stage and pranced around at halftime.. Grateful Dead Providence Civic Center Providence, RITwo Samson And Delilah [6:49] ; Terrapin Station [13:32] > Lost Sailor [7:03]> Saint Of Circumstance [6:43] > Drums [8:16] > Space [4:41] > Iko Iko [7:04] ; I Need A Miracle [4:00] > Stella Blue [10:26]...
Aug 24, 2007•1 hr 28 min
This week a very underrated show from a very good year, 1981. I love the energy in this show.. and a newly released soundboard really sparkles, sonically.. Check out the Brent solo in CC Rider.. this first set is full of gems, and I know you'll enjoy this recording.. Grateful Dead Providence, RI 5/13/81 - WednesdayOne Jack Straw [5:11] ; Tennessee Jed [8:17] > C C Rider [8:11] ; Friend Of The Devil [8:57] ; Mama Tried [2:25] > Mexicali Blues [4:29] ; Bird Song [8:47] > Let It Grow [10:4...
Aug 17, 2007•1 hr 12 min
This week we get to listen to an exceptional piece previously unreleased music from 1971. This show, from the period when Keith Godchaux had first joined the band, is lively and very well played. I especially enjoy hearing the excellent cryptical->other one->cryptical->deal... Grateful DeadVenue Auditorium TheatreLocation Chicago, ILDate 10/22/71 - Friday Two Ramble On Rose ; Cumberland Blues ; Cryptical Envelopment > Drums > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment > Deal ; Su...
Aug 10, 2007•1 hr 9 min
I always debate what to play during this anniversary week, but this year I really wanted to play a show that contained "Days Between".. I chose this one from the summer of 93, I think you'll enjoy it. Grateful Dead RFK Stadium Washington, DC6/26/93 - SaturdayFrom Set 2: Iko Iko ; Playing In The Band > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > The Last Time > Days Between One More Saturday NightEncore LibertyAs always you can listen to the Deadpod here :http://media.libsyn.com/media/deads...
Aug 03, 2007•1 hr 39 min
I'm back from vacation and have a truly stellar set to bring you this week.. this one is from my favorite year, 1973, and its a really very high energy first set that I'm sure you're going to enjoy... Grateful Dead Springfield Civic Center Arena Springfield, MA3/28/73 - WednesdayOne Cumberland Blues [#1:28] ; [0:09] % Here Comes Sunshine [8:39] ; [0:09] % Mexicali Blues [3:18] ; [0:07] % Wave That Flag [5:29] ; [0:57] % Beat It On Down The Line [3:19] ; [0:18] % Loser [7:10] % Jack Straw [4:49] ...
Jul 27, 2007•1 hr 41 min
As promised, the second set of this great show from 1985.. as I'll be away on vacation, I thought I'd bring you both sets this week!! This has a wonderful Terrapin, and a very nice Morning Dew... Don't forget to check back here on 7/27 ! Grateful Dead Hershey Park Stadium Hershey, PA 6/28/85 - FridayEstimated Prophet > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew > Throwing Stones > Not Fade AwayEncore Keep Your Day JobYou can listen to this Deadpod here...
Jul 13, 2007•1 hr 15 min
This week I decided to bring you an excellent show from a very high energy summer tour, that of 1985.. Imaginative setlists made up for what often seemed a frantic pace during this summer tour, and some of the music was very well played, as is evident I think in this week's show.. By the way I'll be away next week, so I'm posting *two* podcasts this week.. be sure and pick them both up! Grateful Dead Hershey Park Stadium Hershey, PADate 6/28/85 - Friday One Cold Rain And Snow > The Promised L...
Jul 13, 2007•1 hr 1 min
One of my wonderful listeners wrote me to request this week's show and seeing as it is from the same great year for Dead music as the recently released Three from the Vault, I thought it would be a great listen for this week's deadpod. While I only have a portion of the show in good quality soundboard, I thought it was certainly worth sharing what I have. This show features a monster first set Dark Star as well as one of the all time great Not Fade Away->Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad->No...
Jul 06, 2007•1 hr 34 min
As promised, this week we're going to hear the second set from July 31st 1988 at Laguna Seca Recreational area in Monteray CA. This is a fine second set, featuring a good Terrapin Station, some great MIDI effects in space, and a well-played Morning Dew. I hope you enjoy it! Grateful Dead Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey , CADate 7/31/88 - SundayTwo Hell In A Bucket > Foolish Heart > Man Smart, Woman Smarter > Terrapin Station > I Will Take You Home > Drums > Space > The Other On...
Jun 15, 2007•1 hr 21 min
This week we have a wonderful show from the Summer of 1988, PLUS a chance for you to win a great book! First off, we're going to hear the first set from 7/31/88, Laguna Seca. This set features David Hildago of Los Lobos sitting in on Little Red Rooster and a very hot West LA Fadeaway, then a rare 'Gentlemen Start Your Engines'.. Next week I'll bring you the second set..Grateful Dead Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey , CADate 7/31/88 - SundayOne Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo ; Little Red Roos...
Jun 08, 2007•1 hr 10 min
Hello Friends!An extra deadpod this week - this is an interview that I had with Lee Johnson, Conductor and composer of Dead Symphony #6. Mr. Johnson talks about the process of bringing the Grateful Dead into the classical world and about why he thought their work merited being made into a symphony. I've provided several musical samples of the work as well, so you can hear just what a great job he did on this project. Dead Symphony #6 is available at http://deadsymphony.com You can hear this spec...
Jun 08, 2007•22 min
This week's Deadpod features a wonderful show from May of 1970.. While recordings from this great year of performances are much too rare we have the good fortune of listening to both the first acoustic set and part of the third, electric set. I just love listening to this primal, energetic, engaging Dead.. I hope you do as well..Grateful Dead - 5/1/70 - FridayAlfred State College - Alfred, NYOne: The Race Is On [2:38] ; Wake Up Little Susie [2:41] % New Speedway Boogie [8:00] ; [2:19] ; Cold Jor...
Jun 02, 2007•1 hr 30 min
I hope all of you have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! This week I'm bringing you a top-notch show from 1991. This particular show was played without Hornsby, which allows Vince's contributions to more clearly stand out. Listen to the great transition into All Along the Watchtower in particular.. I think you'll enjoy this one!Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 3/27/91 - WednesdayScarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain ; Estimated Prophet ; Uncle John's Band ;...
May 25, 2007•1 hr 44 min
This week I'm bringing you the entire second set from a show requested by one of my listeners, 9/14/82, Charlottesville VA. Its a smartly played set, with an interesting song selection and placement.. I think you'll enjoy it! Also I wanted to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you who've contributed to the deadpod and KOPN - I have an amazing group of listeners.. if you haven't gotten your sticker in a reasonable amount of time let me know - I'm not the most organized person in the world but I h...
May 18, 2007•1 hr 39 min
This week the second set from 5/8/77 one of the great shows from May of 1977. For many folks its the second set of any Dead show that is the heart of the performance and that is probably very true of this show. A magnificent Scarlet->Fire, Saint Stephen and Morning Dew make this set one for the ages.... Grateful DeadBarton Hall - Cornell University Ithaca, NY 5/8/77 - SundayTwo Scarlet Begonias [9:14] > Fire On The Mountain [15:21] ; Estimated Prophet [8:32] ; Saint Stephen [4:43] > Not...
May 11, 2007•1 hr 22 min
Here's a real treat from 1969.. this show starts with a great acoustic set, occasioned, says Jerry, because Billy has been delayed on his way there.. this week I'm bringing you both the acoustic and electric set (I've had to remove a couple of songs who were just cut too badly to broadcast). While there are several unfortunate cuts, I'm sure you're going to enjoy this beautiful and sometimes raucous, performance. Grateful Dead McFarlin Auditorium, SMU Dallas, TX Date 12/26/69 - Friday One [2:14:...
Apr 27, 2007•1 hr 41 min
I received some requests for this show from folks at VT - not something I could disregard. Its a solid show and I hope that it provides some catharsis as Grateful Dead music always has for me.. Here's hoping for just a little light.... Grateful Dead Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 4/14/78 - Friday Two Samson And Delilah [7:02] ; Ship Of Fools [7:30] ; Dancing In The Street [16:38] > Drums [20:28] > Space [3:16] > The Other One [8:07]...
Apr 20, 2007•1 hr 35 min
