Frankly I equivocated a bit on this week's show.. the show itself was a wonderful request from one of our listener's for a show from a period in the band's history that was frankly uneven, at the end of the Keith and Donna era.. Not only would I call the period itself uneven, but this show as well, with the first set clearly not matching the luminescence of the second set. Be that as it may be, I decided to include the first set this week, partly due to the fact that I am a GD 'completest' as it...
Apr 22, 2011•1 hr 10 min
On the heels of an acclaimed tour of east and south, Furthur has just announced dates for their summer tour. It seemed to me to be only fitting to feature the band this week for those of you who may not have been fortunate enough to catch them so far this year, as well as those of you lucky enough to have seen them. This week I'm going to feature music from two of their recent shows, first from a show in Pittsburgh, then from Phil Lesh's birthday show in New York City. I encourage you to visit h...
Apr 15, 2011•1 hr 8 min
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...
Apr 08, 2011•2 hr 1 min
No April Fools here - just great Jerry! This week another great request from one of our listeners - this one for a great show from 1976 - this one comes from a venue we've featured before, but I went back and couldn't believe it had been so long since I'd played a show from 1976.. Anyway, its a good year - sometimes the tempo is a bit slower than other years, but the band is listening and growing and while the 2nd set of this show is probably more out-there than this first set, I think this is q...
Apr 01, 2011•1 hr 36 min
This was quite a week in the Dead community, some fine Furthur shows, Phil's 71st birthday, but overshadowing everything, for me, was the loss of Augustus Owsley Stanley. Owsley was of course instrumental in the formation and development of the Grateful Dead, of the 'big sound' that really defined the concert experience for the Dead, and of course, as a world renowned chemist. This week, thanks to the efforts of Jamie over at Lossless Legs, I'm playing one of Bear's recordings, from the famous W...
Mar 18, 2011•1 hr 29 min
This week's Deadpod features set 2 of a nice show from April 2nd, 1982 at Duke University in Durham North Carolina.. I think this one has a great set list (of course I'm a sucker for Roses), the He's Gone is a really nice jam and the Other One is exceptional.. I really hope you enjoy it! Two:Samson And Delilah ; 07:26It Must Have Been The Roses ; 06:13Man Smart (Woman Smarter) ; 05:42He's Gone > 14:51Truckin' > 09:34Drums > 11:10Space > 07:49The Other One > 10:59Black Peter > 0...
Mar 11, 2011•1 hr 36 min
This week's show is the result of a suggestion from one of my wonderful listeners.. this is a fine show that I happened to be able to find a good recording of.. The first set features one of the finest versions of Sugaree around.. I am always a fan of a high energy China->Rider and this one will get you up and moving around too! Just the thing to shake those late winter blues!!! 4/2/82Cameron Indoor StadiumDuke UniversityDurham, North Carolina 1st Set1. Minglewood Blues>2. Sugaree3. Mama T...
Mar 04, 2011•1 hr 10 min
Again, this week we have the pleasure of listening to truly classic Grateful Dead, this time the second set from February 18th, 1971 at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester N.Y. While this second set does not contain the transcendent beauty of the jam between Wharf Rat and the Dark Star reprise, it does contain the very first 'Playin' in the Band' as well as a superbly played Saint Stephen->Not Fade Away->Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad->Not Fade Away combo that really can't be beat.. Pu...
Feb 25, 2011•1 hr 10 min
Today is the 40th anniversary of this classic Grateful Dead show - just imagine that you were at this show. This show saw the first 'Bertha', the first 'Greatest Story Ever Told', the first 'Johnny B. Goode', the first 'Loser', the first 'Playin' in the Band' and the first 'Wharf Rat'!!!Not only did this show mark the debut of all these classic Dead shows but also one of the most beautiful, creative and spontaneous jams - the one from Wharf Rat into Dark Star... this one is well worth playing to...
Feb 18, 2011•1 hr 15 min
This week we'll hear set 2 of the Grateful Dead's performance on May 9th, 1987 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey California. While I would agree that its not the most unique setlist, its still quite enjoyable - I'm especially fond of the He's Gone->Drumz->Space segment of this one, as well as the Iko encore.. I hope you enjoy it ... see you here next week!! Grateful Dead - May 9, 1987Laguna Seca Raceway - Monterey, CASet 2:Touch Of Grey ->Looks Like Rain ->He's Gone ->Drums -...
Feb 11, 2011•1 hr 15 min
This week, a request for a show that I've been told was great fun to attend, where after the show they actually filmed the video for 'Touch of Grey' afterwards.. I think its a fun, high energy set we'll listen to this week, next week I'll play set 2. I especially enjoy Weir and Brent's contributions - Tons of Steel is fab.. Hope you enjoy it! Grateful Dead 5/9/87 - Saturday Laguna Seca Raceway - Monterey , CA One:Sugar Magnolia > Sugaree ; Funiculi Funicula ; Me And My Uncle > Mexicali Blu...
Feb 04, 2011•1 hr 7 min
This week I am bringing you the long-delayed but not forgotten second set from February 21st, 1973. This is classic, psychedelic Grateful Dead I think - I especially enjoy that transition into Eyes!! but the entire set finds the band at the top of their game in my opinion.. hope you enjoy it as much as I do.. Grateful Dead - February 21, 1973Assembly Hall - Champaign-Urbana, ILChina Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderJack StrawMississippi Half-Step Uptown ToodelooTruckin' ->Eyes Of The World ...
Jan 28, 2011•1 hr 29 min
This week we continue our Summer vacation with the second set of this great show from August 5th, 1989 at the Cal Expo Ampitheater in Sacramento CA. I think this is just a wonderful second set - the set list is inventive, the playing frantic and inspired at times.. its a wonderful show and I hope you enjoy the Terrapin as much as I do!! Grateful Dead 8/5/89 - SaturdayTwo: Hey Pocky Way ; Playing In The Band ; I Know You Rider ; Terrapin Station ; Drums ; Space ; Standing On The Moon ; Throwing S...
Jan 21, 2011•1 hr 30 min
This week - a wonderful show from a great venue - its a fine Grateful Dead show that was requested by a listener from Switzerland and I'm happy to be able to play this version of the show for him.. we'll listen to the first set this week and the second next week - and yes, I still plan to play the second set from 2/21/73 - please be patient its worth it :) I enjoy the Saturday night opener here - as well as Row Jimmy and Stuck Inside of Mobile.. hope you enjoy this as well.. Grateful Dead - Augu...
Jan 14, 2011•1 hr 7 min
I realize that I've been playing alot of early 70s Dead the last month or so and I plan on changing that up next week, but I just couldn't let that 1st set I played last week from 12/31/72 be orphaned - so I'm putting out the second set this week. Its distinguished not only for the fine ensemble playing characteristic of the time but by the presence of David Crosby on the 'Other One' and 'Morning Dew' - I think you'll be able to hear his playing.. I hope you enjoy this and forgive me for perhaps...
Jan 07, 2011•2 hr 8 min
t's not every year that NYE falls on a Friday, so I decided I should take advantage of the occasion to play a NYE show. The Dead were of course famous for their NYE concerts and the radio broadcasts of same that often provided many of us with a joyful experience of the boys we perhaps didn't get to see as often as we would like. I recall several New Years evenings at the radio station listening to the simulcast.. ahhhhh .. I can't claim that I heard this one, but as it marks the transition from ...
Dec 31, 2010•1 hr 18 min
I'm a sucker for these wonderful 73 shows - this one was just recently released and I can't help but want to play for you here on the Deadpod.. while the 1st set is not as spectacular as set 2 (we will hear it soon, promise!), there's simply no excuse not to play every bit of this. I hope you agree!! Grateful Dead - February 21, 1973Assembly Hall - Champaign-Urbana, ILSet 1:Wave That FlagMe And My UncleBrown Eyed WomenBeat It On Down The LineLoserLooks Like RainRow JimmyYou Ain't Woman EnoughBox...
Dec 17, 2010•1 hr 13 min
Yes its true that I played this week's 2nd set before - but I think its worth the repeat for the chance to savor this second set from November 15th, 1972.. in particular the 30 minute + Playin' in the Band can really carry you off on a wonderful psychic ride.. Enjoy!!! Grateful Dead - November 15, 1972Oklahoma City Music Hall - Oklahoma City, OKSet 2:Promised LandRamble On RoseMexicali BluesBrokedown PalacePlaying In The BandBig Railroad BluesMe And Bobby McGeeWharf RatSugar MagnoliaNot Fade Awa...
Dec 10, 2010•1 hr 49 min
I usually try not to repeat the same year too often on the Deadpod, but I'm making an exception for this tape, which I just recently acquired. This is indeed another show from 1972, but it is so good that I wouldn't think of not sharing it with you.. This week we'll listen to the first set, which features some wonderful clean playing and a real treasure trove of the Dead catalog. I"m particulary fond of the Bird Song, and the Cumberland Blues.. but there is plenty to like in this first set: Grat...
Dec 03, 2010•1 hr 30 min
This week's Deadpod, I think, is not to be missed.. not only does it have one of the greatest Dark Stars you'll ever hear, but the transition from Morning Dew back into Playin' *HAS TO BE HEARD* :) , then they play BROKEDOWN PALACE! I highly recommend this one.... Grateful DeadFox Theater, St. Louis MO 10/18/72 - Wednesdayset 2: [85:46] Playing In The Band [15:50] > Drums [2:45] > Dark Star [28:25] > Morning Dew [11:07] > Playing In The Band [5:13] ; Deal [4:29] ; The Promised Land [...
Nov 12, 2010•1 hr 32 min
This week's Deadpod was inspired by someone who actually posted about the show that occurred the night after this one on an internet group I belong to - but it brought this entire run to mind and I really wanted to share *this* night with you - as I find the second set in particular, to be quite extraordinary. This entire 3 show run in fact is quite good, and I enjoy this week's first set very much - in particular an outstanding 'Bird Song' and an exquisite China->;Rider.. Grateful Dead 72-10...
Nov 05, 2010•1 hr 20 min
This week we have another long Deadpod - I hope you don't mind too much but I couldn't bear to break it up.. this set is the second set from a show the Dead played at Red Rocks back in 1978, just before they left for the famous Egypt shows. I decided to share it with you this week because it contains probably the finest version ever of 'If I Had The World To Give'.... I can't say enough about this one.. don't miss it.. The rest of the set isn't too shabby either - I always enjoy a good 'Eyes of ...
Oct 22, 2010•1 hr 52 min
This week not only do we have a good set to listen to - its a long one :) This of course is the conclusion of the show we started last week, September 25th, 1981 from Stabler Arena in Bethlehem PA. This is not only an interesting setlist (how many second sets started off with 'Might As Well'?), but its very well played - I'm particularly fond of the Scarlet->Fire and everything after space.... of course I'm a fan of Brent most of the time, so I enjoy his styling here as well, your mileage may...
Oct 15, 2010•1 hr 38 min
This week's Deadpod comes as the result of a request from a Deadpod listener and contributor (thanks Bud!).. and I think its a very interesting show.. from 1981, one of my favorite and oft-overlooked years, this show features some above average Brett and its really quite a *long* show.. The Althea and Music Never Stops in set 1 are quite interesting.. I hope you agree.. Grateful Dead - September 25, 1981 Stabler Arena - Bethlehem, PA Set 1: New Minglewood Blues Friend Of The Devil -> El Paso ...
Oct 08, 2010•1 hr 21 min
Always is a good time for some Good Ol' Grateful Dead- well this is the definition of primal Dead I think... 68 Dead.. Charlie Miller, what more can you want?This is a great Antham-era Dead show, and its possible that parts of this were used on that album.. I'm very fond of the Schoolgirl.. as good ol' Pigpen is in fine form.. Enjoy.Grateful Dead - March 16, 1968Carousel Ballroom - San Francisco, CASet 1:Dark Star ->China Cat Sunflower ->The Eleven ->Good Morning Little SchoolgirlMornin...
Oct 01, 2010•1 hr 24 min
I think this is as fine a second set as you'll hear in early 80's Dead, and I'm very happy to present it this week.. I certainly hope you agree.. Bobby and Jerry trade off quite well throughout..the Eyes is definitely one of the best, and I always love a great Stella Blue.. enjoy.. Grateful DeadIowa Fieldhouse - University of IowaIowa City, IA 8/10/82 - TuesdayChina Cat Sunflower [7:26] > I Know You Rider [5:45] ; Lost Sailor [6:41] > Saint Of Circumstance [7:02] > Eyes Of The World [13...
Sep 24, 2010•1 hr 43 min
This weekend is the last official weekend of Summer and I felt like I should send it out with a great show from one of the Dead's Summer tours - this show was a suggestion from one of my wonderful listeners and I thought it fit the bill. This show features some great interplay between Jerry and Brent as well as a very high energy level all around.. I personally love the last three songs of this first set! I hope you enjoy it as well.. 8/10/82 - Grateful DeadUniversity Of Iowa FieldhouseIowa City...
Sep 17, 2010•1 hr 16 min
This week we get to hear the second set from the "comeback" show that the Dead played on 12/15/86 in Oakland.. I think this is quite a good show - not only is it the first time they performed "Black Muddy River" but the Playin' Sandwich - and the Terrapin in particular that is in the middle - is *very* tasty.. Grateful Dead 12/15/86Oakland Coliseum Arena - Oakland, CAIko Iko Looks Like RainBlack Muddy River Playing In The Band >Terrapin Station >Drums >Space >Truckin' >Wharf Rat &...
Sep 10, 2010•1 hr 33 min
This week's Deadpod was a request from a brother who just lost a brother - one of his best memories of his late friend was a roadtrip to see this show, and what a show it was! This was the 'comeback' show where Jerry made his return after the coma that nearly took his life in 1986 - no one knew what was going to happen, and what a great choice for a opener in Touch of Grey! The entire show really sparkles, with a newfound energy and some great new MIDI sounds. To me, the energy of renewal presen...
Sep 03, 2010•1 hr 11 min
This week we get to hear the 2nd set from 9/15/85, Chula Vista, CA. This is quite a good second set, featuring a very imaginative set list, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the tuning before the quite good, Scarlet->Fire...the Sampson is first-rate, and Jerry brings us both 'She Belongs to Me' and 'Comes A Time'.... wow. Grateful Dead - September 15, 1985Devore Field - Chula Vista, CA Set 2: Twilight Zone Theme -> Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain Samson And Delilah She Belongs To Me Tr...
Aug 27, 2010•1 hr 35 min
