This week's Deadpod has two unusual occurances - first a show from 1986 - a year I usually find quite depressing and an audience tape to boot! I think when you give this show a listen you'll understand why I decided to ignore my prejudices and post this classic show! This one starts with a smokin' Alabama Getaway into Greatest Story.. there's a *fine* Dire Wolf and I was always a fan of Brother Esau.. the rest of the set is very well played as well, and closes with the second Box of Rain in a we...
Dec 18, 2009•56 min
This week's Deadpod starts with one of my all-time favorite Shakedown Streets - this one really blows the doors off the place then seques into a fine Samson & Delilah..After a sweet Ship of Fools we're treated to a great ride on the Terrapin Express!! This set seems a real precursor of the fine shows to follow in 1980 and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.. the double encore, Alabama Getaway into Promised Land, shows me the band had a great time this night as well!Grateful Dead - December ...
Dec 11, 2009•1 hr 48 min
This week's Deadpod features a show that I've always enjoyed, although the recordings that were previously available of it were all flawed in various ways (off pitch, and Jerry was always low in the mix).. this new release from Charlie Miller fixes many of these problems and I think you'll really enjoy the energy the band shows throughout the show....Grateful Dead - December 11, 1979Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall - Kansas City, KSTuningJack StrawLoserMe & My Uncle ->Big RiverAltheaE...
Dec 11, 2009•1 hr 13 min
This week I'm doing something I don't usually do - and that is rather than play this complete show over two weeks I decided to play you the real heart of this show this week - (not saying I can't be persuaded to play the rest of this... :) partly because its Thanksgiving and I have something in mind for next week :)Be that as it may - this piece of music, from the second set of 11/17/73 is simply astounding. It represents a true pinacle of the outstanding musicianship that the band achieved duri...
Dec 11, 2009•1 hr 26 min
This week's Dead show is more than just a classic 1977 show - its that for sure - and its much more than the first time we get an Eyes of the World going into an Estimated Prophet - although this show is the first time that happens too.. its the kind of magical, rocking, charging life affirming and soul-baring music that makes me fall in love with the Grateful Dead over and over again..There's plenty to love in this set - the fine Samson->Cold rain starts the set perfectly.. the Playin' in th...
Nov 17, 2009•1 hr 41 min
I must say that my listeners are simply the best ! I received an simply perfect request this week for the show we're going to start listening to this week as I was casting about in my mind trying to decide what to play... and what a show it is. This show not only shows the band in a period of transition from their slower tempo early '77 style of playing to the more uptempo arrangements of 1978 but its simply one of the best shows of the entire year. The first set which we'll listen to this week,...
Nov 09, 2009•1 hr 7 min
Howdy Friends - no tricks this week - just a real musical treat - the remainder of the electric set from 10/26/80 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY.. This is very fine set of music - Jerry is in very fine voice and Bob is *very* animated (in fact watch your speakers at the end of Good Lovin!!!!)..Althea, He's Gone, Stella Blue and one of the most beautiful Brokedown's ever highlight this spectacular set of classic Dead - I sure hope you enjoy it!!Grateful Dead10-26-80 (Sun)electric (...
Nov 09, 2009•1 hr 33 min
I'm surrounded by beautiful Fall foliage here in Michigan this time of year and it brought to mind this quite remarkable period of Dead shows. I will never forget when I saw the Dead open up sitting around and playing accoustic music. I loved those shows, and unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of soundboards of complete shows from that period that are out but this is one and I hope that you enjoy hearing it as much as I do.Yes the acoustic sets may not have as much variety as we'd like - but...
Oct 23, 20090
This week we get to listen to one of the best second sets that the band produced in 1983.. Each of these songs individually is played with a verve that will bring a smile to your face, but the totality, as is often the case with the Dead, is much more than the beauty of the individual songs.I could tell you how much I enjoy this particular china->rider, or the wonderful Space into the best St. Stephen of the last three the band played, but I'd rather you simply enjoy this set and the joy that...
Oct 16, 2009•1 hr 26 min
First off I want to tell you all how much I value and appreciate your requests and comments! I wish I could play every one! I can't, but here's one I can, this week a request for a show from Hartford CT, back in 1983 - and this is a very very fine show.. We'll listen to the first set this week - this set is so good even the Day Job is a Keeper!!!Grateful DeadHartford Civic CenterHartford, CT.October 15, 1983Tuning-> Feel Like a Stranger Direwolf Minglewood Blues Brown Eyed Women Wang Dang Doo...
Oct 16, 2009•56 min
This week we have one of the finest shows of a very fine run of shows that happened during the fallof 1991 - this one from the Boston Gardens on September 24th, 1991. Bruce is a definite force during this first set and I hope you enjoy the Big Railroad Blues as much as I do..9/24/91 - Grateful DeadBoston Garden - Boston, MATuningLet The Good Times RollFeel Like A StrangerAltheaIt's All Over NowHigh TimeBeat It On Down The LineBig Railroad BluesDesolation RowNew Speedway BoogieYou can listen to t...
Oct 16, 2009•1 hr 12 min
I had a request from one of my long time listeners for some primal Dead.. preferably from '67..Well I have been wanting to break this out for a while and while its not quite '67 its only a month off.. Jan of '68 .. although there has been some discussion as to the legitimacy of the date and venue of this show.. what there is no question of is that this is a helluva piece of early Dead music.. I really enjoy the Born Cross-Eyed, well and the Spanish Jam and the Dark Star.. and and : ) Seriously t...
Oct 16, 2009•1 hr 15 min
This week we have the first set of a great show that was performed 29 years ago today - from the Civic Center in Providence RI. I always enjoy the energy of these 1980 shows - Brent is still new to the band and Jerry is in *fine* voice.In this first set the Althea and Far From Me are highlights for myself...I hope this helps bring a smile to your face this Labor Day weekend!Grateful Dead - September 4, 1980Civic Center - Providence, RISet 1:Feel Like A StrangerPeggy-OCassidyDire WolfNew Minglewo...
Sep 10, 2009•1 hr 6 min
This week we have the entire second set of the Dead's wonderful performance at the Orlando Arena on April 7th, 1991. A splendid example of Garcia and Hornsby, this set opens with a splendid Crazy Fingers into an always enjoyable Playin'>Uncle John's>Playin' sandwich... I especially enjoy the jamming in the Playin' reprise, which goes into a very enjoyable drumz>space segment. The set closes with a wonderful Hornsby presence on the 'Baby Blue' encore.. Grateful DeadOrlando ArenaOrlando, ...
Aug 28, 2009•1 hr 32 min
Hello Friends!This week I've decided to spotlight one of the best shows from what was really quite a good tour - Spring 1991 - this show is from Orlando, Florida, from April 7th.. Its another show where the interplay between Garcia and Hornsby causes some wonderful sparks to fly.. add to that the Reuben and Cherise and its a very interesting listen.. I hope you enjoy it.Grateful DeadOrlando ArenaOrlando, FL04/07/91Jack Straw (06:07)Sugaree (12:34)Wang Dang Doodle (08:38)Row Jimmy (10:11)Black Th...
Aug 28, 2009•58 min
As I'm sure you know, this weekend marks the 40th anniversary of Woodstock..of course the Grateful Dead played there - in fact they were one of the headliners - yet they thought so little of their performance there that they never had anything good to say about it..Whether the Dead's performance was any worse than any number of shows is an open question, yet the significance of the event for the culture Zeitgeist is beyond question.. We start this week's Deadpod with a discussion with author Pet...
Aug 28, 2009•1 hr 3 min
This week we get to listen to the conclusion of this marvelous recording of March 23, 1972 at the Academy of Music, in NYC, NY.The Dark Star here is spectacular.Grateful DeadMarch 23, 1972 Academy of Music, New York, New Yorkend of set 2:Two Souls In CommunionMexicali BluesDark StarBig Boss ManNot Fade Away ->Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad ->Not Fade AwayCrowdYou can listen to this week's deadpod here :http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod073109.mp3I hope you enjoy the show.. my ...
Aug 09, 2009•1 hr 11 min
This week we have part 2 of this classic show from the famous Academy of Music run in NYC, from 1972. This contains a great set of classic Dead tunes: You Win Again, Jack Straw, Comes A Time.. and on and on.. it really brings a smile to my face to listen to this classic Good 'Old Grateful Dead - and I hope it does for you too!!Grateful Dead - March 23, 1972Academy of Music - New York, NYYou Win AgainJack StrawNext Time You See MePlaying In The BandComes A TimeMe And Bobby McGeeCasey JonesTuningT...
Aug 09, 2009•1 hr 12 min
This week's Deadpod features a real treasure - this one again from Charlie Miller - in fact this recording from Mr. Miller's collection was given the tracking SHNID of 100000 from etree.org in honor of his efforts in preserving and disseminating the wonderful recorded legacy of the Grateful Dead.. This show was never before available in such a complete representation and it *is* a beauty.. from the famous 'Academy of Music' shows in NYC back in 1972...Grateful Dead - March 23, 1972Academy of Mus...
Aug 09, 2009•1 hr 16 min
I'll get up and fly away................. fly away...........That's one of my all-time favorite refrains..... and we get to listen to a wonderful version on this week's Deadpod.... as well as a sweet Knockin' On Heaven's door encore..I also followed up the end of the 2nd set with a nod to the recently completed Dead tour - filling a request from a persistent, but sweet listener :) Grateful Dead6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mt. View, CA end of set 2:Drums->Space-> The Other One->Wharf R...
Jul 13, 2009•1 hr 17 min
Happy 4th of July Everyone!This week we have special Deadpod - not only do we get to listen to the first part of the second set of the June 15th, 1990 show at Shoreline, but we have an interview with Mark Karan, long time guitarist for Ratdog and all-around good guy...Mark has a new CD that just came out: Walk Through the Fire, and we talk to Mark about the CD and his plans for the near future, we also listen to a couple tunes from the CD..Grateful Dead6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mt. View, CA...
Jul 06, 2009•1 hr 32 min
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 list...
Jul 06, 2009•1 hr 19 min
This week's show is again, a fine example of the Summer tour of 1985 - this week the 2nd set from Blossom Music Center, June 25th, 1985. This set starts out with a great Gimme Some Lovin into a fine China ->Rider.. the Playin' is no slouch and it picks back up after Drums.. I hope you enjoy it!!6/25/85 - Grateful DeadBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OH Gimme Some Lovin' -> China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider Playing In The Band -> Drums -> Space -> The Wheel -> Playin...
Jul 06, 2009•1 hr 21 min
This week another listener request - this time for a show from the summer tour of 1985 - and that immediately brought this show to mind. Uneven, like most shows from that tour, flashes of brilliance that certainly makes listening worthwhile - I hope you agree!This week the first set: 6/25/85 - Grateful DeadBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHDay Tripper ->West L.A. FadeawayC C RiderDire WolfBeat It On Down The LineRow JimmyMe And My Uncle ->Big RiverBig Railroad BluesJack Straw ->Migh...
Jun 18, 2009•1 hr 1 min
This week we have the pleasure of hearing the second set of the Jerry Band from the Greek, with Bonnie Raitt sitting in on 2 numbers, from 8/30/87...I'll Take A Melody, Think, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, And It Stoned Me, That Lucky Ol' Sun,Midnight Moonlight.Hope you enjoy it...you can listen to this week's Deadpod here :http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod060509.mp3Thanks for your support, we couldn't do the Deadpod without it.....
Jun 05, 2009•50 min
Happy Memorial Day Weekend Friends!I hope you're ready for a wild ride, because this week's Deadpod is ready to roll!When I listen to this the pure genius and virtuosity of Garcia floods my mind.. especially in the insanely beautiful jam into and out of the Eleven....I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did, when I was out walking through the beautiful woods of Michigan this week listening to it!Grateful Dead - April 23, 1969The Ark - Boston, MASet 2:Morning DewHard To HandleDoin' That RagAlli...
May 27, 2009•1 hr 26 min
I receive quite a few requests for shows to play on the Deadpod - and unfortunately can't publish all of them, but I've had a few requests recently for some "primal" Dead. Coinciding with this request was the release of a new version of the classic show we're going to start to listen to this week, without one of the brutal cuts that plagued all earlier versions, from master collector Charlie Miller, so it seemed to me that the fates were telling me to bring this show to you.. I'm certain you'll ...
May 22, 2009•1 hr 23 min
Hello friends -this week we get to hear the second set of this great 1973 show from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Oct. 29th, 1973.I love these '73 shows and I am sure you'll love hearing the Brokedown Palace right in the middle of set 2, as well as the wonderful Truckin'->Drums->Other One->Wharf Rat! Whew! Grateful Dead Venue Kiel Auditorium Location St. Louis , MO Date 10/29/73 - Monday Two The Promised Land [#2:50] > Bertha [6:08] > Greatest Story Ever Told [4:10] ; Dead Air...
May 22, 2009•1 hr 37 min
This time in May is one of my favorite times of the year - not only is it usually beautiful outside, but it marks so many wonderful memories.. of course in Louisville it marks the Kentucky Derby - and I always like to play this old chestnut the weekend of the Derby so I'm honoring that tradition this year by bringing you this wonderful show from 1973...Grateful DeadVenue Kiel Auditorium Location St. Louis , MO Date10/29/73 - Monday OneCold Rain And Snow ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Brown Eyed Wo...
May 01, 2009•1 hr 19 min
This week we can have the the pleasure of hearing the second set from this marvelous show from the spring of 1977, April 27th from the Capitol Theater in Passaic N.J. This is a great, classic 77 setlist, including a Scarlet->Fire, Good Lovin', Terrapin and a Morning Dew! I'm sure you'll enjoy this one...it goes GREAT with the spring weather! Grateful Dead 4/27/77 Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ source: FM reel master taped by Jerry MooreTwo Estimated Prophet [8:15] ; Scarlet Begonias [8:36] >...
Apr 24, 2009•1 hr 29 min
