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Dead Show/podcast for 11/3/23 Nov 03, 2023

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For this week's Deadpod we go back to 1969 for a show at the Fillmore in San Francisco that took place on November 7, 1969.

I'm going to play this music in two parts, although it is unclear whether there were really one set or two.. part one opens with a powerful 'Morning Dew' - Jerry really brings it at the end of this one!

Pigpen follows with a classic 'Hard To Handle' - so great to listen to the Pig bring it on this one! 'Casey Jones' follows then a couple of Bobby's ditty's 'Mama Tried' and 'Me & My Uncle' - they all sound great on this early soundboard! There follows some general hilarity with someone in the audience playing the 'Star Spangled Banner' on a flute and several short tunings.. following a nice 'Cold Rain and Snow' we are treated to dual harmonies from Garcia and Pigpen on 'Next Time You See Me'. They slow it down a bit on a soulful 'High Time' before we close this first part with some classic Pigpen on 'Good Lovin'.

Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, CA 11/7/1969 - Friday Part One Morning Dew Hard To Handle Casey Jones Mama Tried Me & My Uncle Tuning (Multiple Ditties) Cold Rain & Snow Next Time You See Me High Time Good Lovin'

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"Tomorrow come trouble, tomorrow come pain, Now don't think too hard Baby, 'cause I know what I'm saying."

Dead Show/podcast for 10/27/23 Oct 27, 2023

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This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta Georgia on October 29, 1985.

They come out strong with a fine version of 'Mississippi Half-Step' into 'Franklin's Tower' - lots of energy and interplay here, and the first Franklin's not out of Slipknot since '83. . This then goes into a very good 'Sailor>Saint' .. one of the last five times they would ever play this combo, ever. A lovely 'Crazy Fingers' follows, although Jer gets lost in the lyrics, its a lovely transition into Drums..

'The Wheel' comes out of Space in a swirl of sound, and Phil is bombing on 'The Other One' that follows.. after 'Wharf Rat' they close the set with 'Johnny B. Goode' which hadn't had this slot since December 81..

Grateful Dead Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA 10/29/1985 - Tuesday Two Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo > Franklin's Tower > Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance Crazy Fingers > Drums > Space > The Wheel > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Johnny B. Goode Encore Brokedown Palace

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Have a safe and happy Halloween!!

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Dead Show/podcast for 10/20/23 Oct 20, 2023

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This week's Deadpod takes us to the Fabulous Fox theater in Atlana Georgia for the boy's performance on October 29, 1985.

We have an energetic first set, out of the gate with a fine 'Feel Like a Stranger', the 'Friend of the Devil' that follows is very good, Jerry is in excellent voice for this period, much better than many nights during '85. I love how Brent sounds here, personally. I quite enjoyed all of these renditions, and while this is a short first set (some say caused by technical difficulties) it is still a nice set to enjoy on a crisp Autumn afternoon.. I hope you enjoy it.

Grateful Dead Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA 10/29/1985 - Tuesday One Feel Like A Stranger Friend Of The Devil New Minglewood Blues Bird Song Hell In A Bucket Deal

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Dead Show/podcast for 10/13/23 Oct 13, 2023

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It's Friday the 13th, but I hope you'll feel lucky to listen to this fine second set from October 18, 1978.

The second night of the 'From Egypt with Love' run at Winterland, this set features some very strong Drums and Space, highlighted by a guest appearance from Lee Oskar, giving it a decided Egyptian feel. While Jerry flubs the lyrics to 'Terrapin Station' a fine 'Samson and Delilah' more than makes up for it. The show also has a rare set-ending 'Truckin' which is first rate.

I hope you enjoy it..

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/18/1978 - Wednesday Two Bertha [7:13] > Good Lovin' [6:05] From The Heart Of Me [3:48] Ship Of Fools [6:36] Samson And Delilah [8:19] Terrapin Station [12:06] > Playing In The Band [10:#49] > Drums (1) [9:30] > Space (1) [5:58] > Wharf Rat [11:#33] > Truckin' [11:21] Encore I Need A Miracle [4:20#] Comments (1) with Lee Oskar on harmonica, appears at 4:48 into drums.

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Dead Show/podcast for 10/6/23 Oct 06, 2023

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This week on the Deadpod I've decided to feature the second night from the historic 'From Egypt With Love' run at the Winterland in October of 1978.

While the opening 'Sugaree' is patched for about the first minute, don't let that dissuade you this one- the sound is crystal clear throughout afterwards, and the band is listening to each other and the result is a dynamic, lovely evening of music.

Donna Jean in particular provides some lovely backing vocals on "Looks Like Rain' and 'Music Never Stopped'. Jerry is on point here with several delicious solos as well.

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/18/1978 - Wednesday One Sugaree [#13:32] Me And My Uncle [3:06] > Big River [5:48] Peggy-O [7:45] Looks Like Rain [8:16] Stagger Lee [6:15] New Minglewood Blues [5:53] Candyman [6:52] The Music Never Stopped [8:06]

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/29/23 Sep 29, 2023

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This week we continue with the second set from the first night of the band's historic 9 night run at Madison Square Garden in September 1990.

This set sparkles with some excellent Garcia leads throughout, starting with the Scarlet, but Jerry soars in the transition to Fire and in the solos there. The set includes not only a nice jammed out 'Truckin' but a sweet 'Terrapin Station' all before drums.. Phil brings home 'The Other One' nicely, and the Wharf Rat is righteous..

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday Two Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Truckin' > Terrapin Station > Jam > Drums > Space > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia Encore U.S. Blues

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"Summertime, done, come and gone, my oh my"..

Dead Show/podcast for 9/22/23 Sep 22, 2023

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This week I've decided to feature the first show of the historic 9-show run at Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 14, 1990. This was without Bruce Hornsby, who didn't make his appearance with the band until the following night; nevertheless this is a fine show, with the band displaying lots of energy and enthusiasm as they return to the Garden for this nice long run of shows.

Each of these selections are quite well played. The opening 'Stranger' displays how well they are listening to each other. I'm quite partial to the 'New Minglewood Blues' a tune that I usually categorize as a throw-away, which is really rockin' here. 'Ranble on Rose' features some interesting Jerry midi work with a trumpet solo. I love how this soundboard recording allows us to hear the enthusiastic fan response, for example on 'Black Throated Wind'..

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday One Feel Like A Stranger Sugaree New Minglewood Blues Ramble On Rose Black Throated Wind Jack-A-Roe Cassidy > Don't Ease Me In

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/15/23 Sep 15, 2023

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A massive second set of classic Grateful Dead for your listening pleasure this week on the Deadpod. We present the second set from September 9, 1972 at the Hollywood Palladium.

There is a whole lot of beautiful music here, starting with a fine China>Rider with a great transition. The 'Friend of the Devil' is nicely done, and its nice to hear the faster original tempo. I also welcome hearing the fine contribution here and thorughout from Keith whose keyboards meld so well.

The first of many melting moments happens in the fine 'He's Gone' into 'Truckin' transition. while there is a cut here this is an wonderful version. What is completely off the hook though is 'The Other One'. This is about a 34 minute excursion into the far reaches of space, with Lesh and Garcia leading the way to previously unknown plateaus. I think you'll love this.. and it goes into a very sweet 'Stella Blue'.

Be sure and check out the announcements after the 'Stars and Stripes Forever' for a good laugh...

Grateful Dead Hollywood Palladium Hollywood, CA 9/9/1972 - Saturday Two China Cat Sunflower [7:57] > I Know You Rider [5:23] Friend Of The Devil [3:58] Jack Straw [4:41] He's Gone [11:18] > Truckin' [14:#17] > Drums [2:#43] > The Other One [35:06] Stella Blue [6:28#] El Paso [4:40] Casey Jones [6:40] Sugar Magnolia [8:09] Encore One More Saturday Night

Stars and Strips Forever

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/8/23 Sep 08, 2023

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The Fall of 1972 was an interesting transitional period for the Grateful Dead. They began to explore longer shows with more exploratory jamming. This week's Deadpod, from September 9th of that year, showcases some of these changes. In this week's first set, we have plenty of classic songs, as well as some intense jamming. Some of the highlights for me include the sweet 'Sugaree', 'Bird Song' and Keith's transitions in 'Black Throated Wind'. Of course I have to mention the almost 19 minute long 'Playin In the Band' - long a vehicle for exploration during this period. As you'll see next week, it was not alone in this show.

Grateful Dead Hollywood Palladium Hollywood, CA 9/9/1972 - Saturday One The Promised Land [3:02] Sugaree [7:04] Me And My Uncle [3:02] Bird Song [11:24] Black Throated Wind [6:32] Tennessee Jed [7:26] Mexicali Blues [3:30] Deal [4:42] Playing In The Band [18:25] Loser [6:44] Johnny B. Goode [4:01]

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'The black-throated wind keeps on pouring in With its words of a life where nothing is new Ah, Mother American Night, I'm lost from the light Oh, I'm drowning in you'

Dead Show/podcast for 9/1/23 Sep 01, 2023

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We continue this week with the second set form the band's performance at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View CA. on August 25, 1993.

This is a fine setlist - highlighted by some outstanding work by Garcia especially during the transitions between songs. A Scarlet>Fire opens things up and Jerry gives us some remarkable work during the transition and in the opening solo of Fire. 'Estimated Prophet' begins a nice long stretch of music highlighted by a 'Terrapin Station' and a sweet jam out of Terrapin into Drums and Space.

'All Along the Watchtower' grows out of Space and the post-drums highlight for me is 'Attics of My Life', although there is a bit of static here and there..

A fun 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', is the encore this night sending folks home with a smile.

Grateful Dead Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA 8/25/1993 - Wednesday Two Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain Estimated Prophet > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > All Along The Watchtower > Attics Of My Life > Sugar Magnolia Encore Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

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Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

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