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Dead Show/podcast for 3/13/20 Mar 13, 2020

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This week brings a *huge* first set Deadpod for you, from the famous run of shows at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 23, 1972. This set runs over 2 hours and contains 18 songs!

The band was gearing up for the upcoming Europe tour and I think this is one of the best shows of that run. Some of the many highlights include a great 'I Know You Rider' , Pigpen's 'Chinatown Shuffle', the third ever 'Looks Like Rain' with Jerry on the pedal steel, Keith does some great work on 'You Win Again'. The 'Jack Straw' is spot on, and 'Me & Bobby McGee' is one of their best.

I'm sure in these two hours you'll find some favorites of your own!

Grateful Dead Academy of Music New York, NY 3/23/72 - Thursday One China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider ; Black Throated Wind ; Chinatown Shuffle ; Brown Eyed Women ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Cumberland Blues ; Looks Like Rain ; Mr. Charlie ; Tennessee Jed ; El Paso ; You Win Again ; Jack Straw ; Next Time You See Me ; Playing In The Band ; Comes A Time [7:30] ; Me And Bobby McGee [5:53] ; CaseyJones [5:44]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031320.mp3

Finally, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Phil Lesh who turns 80 on Sunday!!

Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/20 Mar 06, 2020

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Here we have a fine second set from the band's last performance at the Uptown Theater in Chicago IL, on February 28, 1981.

I think this is a very nice recording and an interesting set list, starting with the 'Cold Rain and Snow' opener, through the heart of this one, the 'Terrapin Station' into drums and Space, then a fine 'Other One' and 'Stella Blue'. While there is a bit of funky echo in spots, for me it doesn't diminish what is an excellent set.

Brent has some interesting sounds in that transition from Terrapin, and I'm always fond of hearing a soulful 'Stella Blue'...

Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 2/28/81 - Saturday Two Cold Rain And Snow [6:17] > Greatest Story Ever Told [4:19] ; Ship Of Fools [8:48] ; Lost Sailor [6:09] > Saint Of Circumstance [6:33] > Terrapin Station [12:39] > Jam [3:03] > Drums [12:23] > Space [10:26] > The Other One [6:44] > Stella Blue [8:07] > Around And Around [4:01] > Good Lovin' [8:06] Encore One More Saturday Night [4:26#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030620.mp3

here's hoping March winds blow our troubles away...

thanks for your support, my friends.. be well.

Dead Show/podcast for 2/28/20 Feb 28, 2020

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39 years ago the band played a fine show at the Uptown Theater in Chicago, which I'm pleased to begin to present to you today. A fine 'Jack Straw' opener begins things on a high note, and the rest of this first set is varied and quite well played on this fine recording. Some of the highlights include a 'Little Red Rooster' with both some fine slide work and some nice color added by Brent, a great 'Big Railroad Blues' (which ones aren't?), and a near-perfect 'Althea'. 'Let it Grow' segs into 'Deal' to close this enjoyable set of early 80s Dead.

Grateful Dead Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL 2/28/81 - Saturday One Jack Straw [6:25] ; They Love Each Other [7:19] ; Mama Tried [2:36] > Mexicali Blues [4:22] ; Candyman [7:17] ; Little Red Rooster [8:30] ; Big Railroad Blues [4:46] > Looks Like Rain [7:31] ; Althea [9:07] ; Let It Grow [11:56] > Deal [7:48]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022820.mp3

Keep your lamps trimmed and burning...

thanks for your support!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/21/20 Feb 21, 2020

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Boy is this one going to eat up my quota! There is almost 2 1/2 hours of smokin' Grateful Dead music in this week's Deadpod, from the second set on 2/23/74 at the Winterland in San Francisco CA.

I'm bound to overlook something that you will enjoy in this set, nevertheless I'd call you attention to the wonderful opening set (Row Jimmy through Stella Blue).. as well as the HUGE segment from He's Gone through Eyes of the World.. that 'Other One' is fantastic, including a 'Slipknot' sounding segment.. this recording is excellent for listening to the individual contributions, especially Phil the bombardier here!

I would have loved to have been there... can't imagine how everyone felt going out of there after this night of music!

Grateful Dead

Winterland Arena

San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday

Two

Row Jimmy [8:34] ;

Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:16]>

Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:15]>

Let It Grow [12:21]>

Stella Blue [8:13] ;

Big River [4:36] ;

Ramble On Rose [6:45] ;

Me And My Uncle [2:41] ;

He's Gone [13:45]>

Truckin' [7:55]>

Drums [3:24]>

The Other One [20:41] (1)>

Eyes Of The World>

One More Saturday Night ;

Casey Jones

Encore

Johnny B. Goode ;

And We Bid You Good Night

Comments (1) Includes a Slipknot!

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022120.mp3

Thank you for your kind support th

Dead Show/podcast for 2/14/20 Feb 14, 2020

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Happy Valentine's Day!

I couldn't think of a better love letter to send to all of you than a fine portion of classic Grateful Dead from 1974.. from Winterland no less..

this beauty comes from the February '74 run - in this case February 23rd. This first set starts with a rocking 'Around and Around' - a different and welcome way to open a show. They follow with three ballads - 'Dire Wolf', 'Me & Bobby McGee' and 'Sugaree'.. Mexicalli follows then one of the highlights of this first set is a strong 'Here Comes Sunshine'. They 'Beat it Down the Line', then a 1st set 'Ship of Fools'. 'Jack Straw' and 'Deal' follows, then a great rocking trifecta of 'Promised Land', 'Bertha', and 'Greatest Story Ever Told' to end this first set.

We will get to hear the second set next week..

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 2/23/74 - Saturday One Around And Around [4:46] ; Dire Wolf [4:15] ; Me And Bobby McGee [5:34] ; Sugaree [7:01] ; Mexicali Blues [3:17] ; Here Comes Sunshine [9:#17] ; Beat It On Down The Line [3:25] ; Ship Of Fools [5:16] ; Jack Straw [4:33] ; Deal [4:18] ; The Promised Land [3:00] > Bertha [5:51] > Greatest Story Ever Told [5:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021320.mp3

So appreciate you listening and your kind support!

Be kind ;)

Dead Show/podcast for 2/7/20 Feb 07, 2020

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This week's Deadpod features the debut of another classic Dead song, 'Standing on the Moon', as well as a fine pre-drums 'Playing in the Band' featuring a nice interplay betwen Jerry and Phil. I think this is a well played set, while it doesn't feature a ton of fireworks, it does have an interesting, if slightly dark, feel to the drumz segment and Brent's 'I Will Take You Home' always tugs at the heartstrings. 'He's Gone' is a bit on the slower side, but a wonderful 'Morning Dew' and a particularly rocking 'Johnny B. Goode' must have sent the folks home very happy!

Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 2/5/89 - Sunday Set 2: Tuning Cold Rain & Snow -> Man Smart, Woman Smarter Standing On The Moon > Playin' In The Band > Drums > Space > I Will Take You Home > He's Gone > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew Johnny B. Goode (E)

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod020720.mp3

my thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/31/20 Jan 31, 2020

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As we close out the month of January, I decided to feature the first show the band performed back in 1989. This one comes from the Henry J Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland California on February 5, 1989.

While there was alot of anxiety among the faithful that this might be the last time the band would be allowed to play in the relatively intimate confines of the Kaiser, the band came out this night determined to put on a show. They feature a number of relative 'new' tunes, including the first time the Brent song 'We Can Run' was played. The 'Touch of Grey' opener was a great start, then a energetic 'Stranger' into a smart 'Franklin's Tower'. I even think the 'Rooster' here is quite good with Jerry adding some really nice sounds.

We'll hear the second set next week, including another 'first time' played..

Grateful Dead Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA 2/5/89 - Sunday One Touch Of Grey Feel Like A Stranger > Franklin's Tower ; Little Red Rooster ; Althea ; We Can Run* ; Desolation Row ; Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod013120.mp3

"Winter gray and falling rain, we'll see summer come again,

Darkness falls and seasons change (gonna happen every time). Same old friends the wind and rain, Summers fade and roses die, You'll see summer come again, Like a song that's born to soar the sky."

Dead Show/podcast for 1/24/20 Jan 24, 2020

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One of my favorite periods of Dead music to explore is this January 1969 run at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco CA, and this week I decided to feature this set form January 26th. Is it complete? probably not.. is it pristine? certainly not the opening Cryptical which has a spot not far from the beginning that will test your patience.. be patient it is worth it, most of this tape sounds *great*, both in sound quality and the quality of the music. This set contains a rare version of 'Clementine'.. check out the lyrics.. it's quite a rarity. The 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' is as powerful as ever.. and the rest of the set, from 'Dark Star' on is pure powerful psychedelic Grateful Dead. These versions of 'The Eleven' and 'Turn on Your Lovelight' were used for the 'Live/Dead' release.

Grateful Dead Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, CA 1/26/69 - Sunday One - 36:31 Cryptical Envelopment [1:53] > Drums [0:15] > The Other One [7:39] > Cryptical Envelopment [6:21] > Clementine [10:45] > Death Don't Have No Mercy [9:34] Two - 41:07 Dark Star [9:45] > St Stephen [7:01] > The Eleven [10:24] > Turn On Your Love Light [14:32]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012420.mp3

...and leave it on...

thanks for your support of

Dead Show/podcast for 1/17/20 Jan 17, 2020

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This week's Deadpod starts out with a unique Scarlet>Fire that was released back on Dick's Picks 13 as a 'hidden track'. This one doesn't sound like your usual Scarlet>Fire, the jam is unlike any other and Brent plays, I think, a bigger role (as he does throughout this set). I happen to dig it, hope you do as well. The rest of the (long) pre-drums set contains a fine Samson, a quite long 'Terrapin' (albeit with a small audience patch), and again, an interesting and unique 'Playin' with a jam familiar from that in the 'Scarlet' that preceeded it. Post-drums has a nice 'Black Peter' and a very lively 'Good Lovin' to close the set.

Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY Two Scarlet Begonias [17:45] > Fire On The Mountain [16:23] ; Samson And Delilah [6:49] ; Terrapin Station [11:#19] > Playing In The Band [16:50] > Drums [6:04] > Space [3:54] > Black Peter [9:#43] > Good Lovin' [7:14] Encore U.S. Blues [5:12]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011720.mp3

Take care of each other, and thanks for your support!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/10/20 Jan 10, 2020

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Hello Friends!

This week, a show that caught my fancy that for some reason has never been featured here on the Deadpod, but certainly deserves to be..

This comes to us from November 1, 1979 and teh Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY.

I think the band always enjoyed the NY area and this is I think, quite a fine and energetic outing.

This recording starts with an audience patch in 'Jack Straw' but don't let that put you off, its a fine soundboard recording with just a few patches thrown in. Brent and Jerry's interplay really shines on this show, and the band effortlessly shift gears here in the first set from rockers like 'New Minglewood Blues' to more soulful numbers like 'Candyman' and 'Peggy-O' (that latter is an exceptionally fine version here). 'Looks Like Rain' shines too, and I quite enjoy the Brent offering 'Easy to Love You'..

Next week features a *massive* Scarlet>Fire, don't miss it!

Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY 11/1/79 - Thursday One Jack Straw [#2:21] ; They Love Each Other [7:12] ; Mama Tried [2:35] > Mexicali Blues [4:22] ; Peggy-O [7:38] ; New Minglewood Blues [6:55] ; Candyman [7:03] ; Looks Like Rain [8:25] ; Don't Ease Me In [3:36] ; Easy To Love You [3:50] ; The Promised Land [4:19]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011020.mp3

Hope you stay warm and dry this weekend - looks like some of us are in for some weather!

thank you all for your kind support, which keeps the Deadpod rolling.

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