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Dead Show/podcast for 10/25/19 Oct 25, 2019

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This week's Deadpod features the second set of the band's 'From Egypt With Love' performances at Winterland on October 18, 1978.

This is an interesting set, it starts out rather slow, with a less than inspired 'Bertha'>'Good Lovin'. If you're a fan, Donna Jean's 'From the Heart of Me' follows.. I rather enjoy it, but it may be an acquired taste. 'Ship of Fools' follows, then the pre-drums highlight 'Samson and Delilah'. 'Terrapin Station' follows, but Jerry blows the lyrics and does an extended solo. An excellent 'Playin' In the Band' leads into a Drums and Space marked by the guest appearance of Lee Oskar, which gives it an unusual flavor. The jam into the 'Wharf Rat' that follows is exceptional however, as is the Rat, one of the best of the period. A very unusual set-closing 'Truckin' follows, quite well played. They return for an equally unusual 'I Need a Miracle' encore, a song that really fit well in that spot...

Grateful Dead

Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA

10/18/78 - 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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Have a safe and happy Halloween!!

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Dead Show/podcast for 10/18/19 Oct 18, 2019

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We go back 41 years to this day in 1978 at Winterland in San Francisco to revisit the band's 2nd in the series of 'From Egypt with Love' concerts.This is a tight, well-played set with the band playing as well together as anyone could ask. The opening 'Sugaree' is massive - don't let the first few minutes of audience patch deter you from listening to this - Garcia soars here. I have to mention 'Big River' as well. Likewise on the 'Peggy-O', one of the best versions of this you might ever hear. Even 'Stagger Lee' is much above average with a wonderful ending solo. Listen to how well Bob, Donna and Jerry collaborate on 'Looks Like Rain'.

I trust you'll enjoy this respite from the everyday...

Grateful Dead

Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA

10/18/78 - 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 10/11/19 Oct 11, 2019

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This week's Deadpod features the band's performance at the Rainbow Theater in London England on Saturday October 3rd, 1981. This second set contains some wonderful improvisational music and both a fabulous pre-drums setlist and a spectacular Morning Dew. I think you'll agree that the music here flows beyond the structure of these songs to explore some unexpected places before settling back into familiar terrain. There's some great sound in Drums and Space as well.

Grateful Dead

Rainbow Theatre

London, England 10/3/81 - Saturday

Two

Feel Like A Stranger [8:47] >

Franklin's Tower [11:23] >

Estimated Prophet [13:23] >

Terrapin Station [10:54#] >

Drums >

Space [6:54] >

Not Fade Away [8:05] >

Morning Dew [11:17] >

Around And Around [3:54] >

One More Saturday Night [4:24]

Encore

Brokedown Palace [5:27]

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Dead Show/podcast for 10/4/19 Oct 04, 2019

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We start out October with a show from across the pond in London, England on October 3rd, 1981. A well-played, rockin' first set gives a few hints as to the improvisation that will follow in set 2 next week.

'Alabama Getaway' is the opener, not uncommon for the time, and while the sound is a bit dicey at first things clear up nicely for the rest of the set. There's a really nice 'Peggy-O' here, and the 'Little Red Rooster' is a real rocker. 'Bird Song' has some very nice moments from Garcia, and the jam between 'China Cat' and 'I Know You Rider' is quite good as well. Brent is quite featured in the mix throughout, although Bobby's guitar is often a bit too low.

Grateful Dead

Rainbow Theater London, England

Date 10/3/81 - Saturday

One

Alabama Getaway >

The Promised Land ;

Peggy-O ;

Me And My Uncle >

Big River ;

Tennessee Jed >

Little Red Rooster ;

Bird Song >

Looks Like Rain ;

China Cat Sunflower >

I Know You Rider

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p.s. I'm supposed to be getting some copies of the new release of 6/17/91 'Saint of Circumstance' CD set. Keep watching this space for details on how you could enter to win a copy !

details on the release are here:

https://store.dead.net/special-edition-shops/giants-stadium/saint-of-circumstance-giants-stadium-east-rutherford-nj-6-17-91-digital.html

Dead Show/podcast for 9/27/19 Sep 27, 2019

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This week we mourn the passing of the great Robert Hunter. The Grateful Dead would not have been what they were and are without his voice, his words and his wisdom. Sleep in the stars, Robert.

In his honor I present this wonderful set from September 28th, 1977 at the Paramount Theater in Seattle Washington. Although the first five songs are missing from this Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard the remainder of the show sparkles and crackles with the unique energy that the band brought to their craft during this year.

I've added a Robert Hunter song from a performance of his back in 1980 in New York. I hope you enjoy it.

Grateful Dead

Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA

9/28/77 - Wednesday

One

Tennessee Jed [8:46] ; Passenger [3:34] ; Peggy-O [7:48] ; Me And My Uncle [2:44] ; Friend Of The Devil [7:02] ; The Music Never Stopped [6:36] Two Bertha [6:56] > Good Lovin' [5:12] ; Dire Wolf [3:49] ; Estimated Prophet [9:18] > Eyes Of The World [12:22] > Drums [4:39] > Not Fade Away [14:41] > Wharf Rat [10:50] > Around And Around [7:28] Encore U.S. Blues [5:49]

Robert Hunter

1980-08-21

The Other End, NYC

Ripple

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/19 Sep 20, 2019

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This week's Deadpod features the strong second set from the band's performance at the Boston Garden on Sunday, September 26, 1993.

A strong outing from start to finish, it starts with a rockin' 'Iko' which got the place bouncing. Then a well played 'Saint of Circumstance' leads into Jerry's 'Ship of Fools'. Truckin' follows and while Weir does mess up a verse, its a fairly minor slip up in a strong pre-drums set. Drums and Space are quite long, as was common during these later years, but also contain some very interesting segments. Phil and Jerry do a nice job backing up Weir on the 'Miracle' that follows. The highlight of this one of course, is the 'Standing on the Moon' that follows. Full of emotion and beauty, enough said.

The 'Rain' encore was also exceptionally done and a fine choice.

Grateful Dead

Boston Garden Boston, MA

9/26/93 - Sunday

Two

Iko Iko ;

Saint Of Circumstance

Ship Of Fools ;

Truckin;

Drums ;

Space ;

I Need A Miracle

Standing On The Moon

Encore

Rain

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/19 Sep 13, 2019

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Never miss a Sunday show! Especially on Friday the 13th :)

This week I'm stepping a bit out of my comfort zone to bring you a pretty wonderful show from September 26th, 1993 at the old Boston Garden in Boston MA.

This show starts with a fine 'Jack Straw' then Jerry goes right into an excellent version of 'Althea'. In fact I even find the 'Walkin' Blues' here to be above average..

'High Time' is quite well done, with some nice contributions from Vince and Phil. 'Maggie's Farm' is quite fun with each member taking their turn with the verses. 'Lazy River Road' is one of those latter day anthems that kind of mark where Garcia was at the time. I enjoy listening to it sometimes. 'Easy Answers' was and always will be a puzzlement to me, but they close with a fine rockin' 'Don't Ease Me In'

Grateful Dead

Boston Garden Boston, MA

9/26/93 - Sunday

One

Jack Straw ;

Althea ;

Walkin' Blues ;

High Time ;

Me And My Uncle (1) >

Maggie's Farm (1) ;

Lazy River Road ;

Easy Answers >

Don't Ease Me In

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/19 Sep 06, 2019

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This week's Deadpod features a *monster* Scarlet>Fire from the second set of the band's performance on September 1st, 1979 in Rochester New York. But first, take a moment to appreciate the unusual intro from Bobby to this second set :)

This Scarlet>Fire is one of those rather underappreciated jams that can stand comparison to the best of '73 or '74 Dead. Enjoy the places Garcia takes you as he weaves his magic on this ride. This one takes the entire pre-drums portion of the show.

Following the rather short drums>Space, Garcia gives us a fine 'Wharf Rat', then the band settles into a rocking groove, with Miracle, 'Bertha', and 'Good Lovin' to close out the set. They return for a curfew-shortened 'One More Saturday Night'

Grateful Dead

Holleder Stadium

Rochester, NY 9/1/79 - Saturday

Two

Scarlet Begonias [13:08] >

Fire On The Mountain [16:02] >

Drums [5:18#] >

Space [3:11] >

Wharf Rat [10:00] >

I Need A Miracle [4:38] >

Bertha [7:04] >

Good Lovin' [6:24]

Encore

One More Saturday Night [4:36]

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/30/19 Aug 30, 2019

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Happy Labor Day weekend!

This week's Deadpod takes us to New York state, up to Rochester, where the Dead played a fine outdoor show during the day of September 1st, 1979.

The first set which we will hear this week, breaks from the gate with a fine 'Mississippi Half-Step' > 'Franklin's Tower' combination. This is for me the highlight of this set, almost 20 minutes long.

The rest of the first set is fine, high-energy Dead, culminating in only the 2nd time that Bobby sang the 'Lost Sailor'>'Saint of Circumstance' combo.. since this is only the 2nd time he performed 'Saint' check out the crazy lyrics! Fun!

Grateful Dead

Holleder Stadium Rochester, NY

9/1/79 - Saturday

One

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:56] >

Franklin's Tower [10:22] ;

Me And My Uncle [3:08]>

Big River [5:32] ;

Friend Of The Devil [9:02] ;

Looks Like Rain [7:26] ;

Don't Ease Me In [3:21] ;

Lost Sailor [6:35]>

Saint Of Circumstance [6:29]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083019.mp3

Hoping you have a blast this weekend, as we once again bid adieu to Summer !

Dead Show/podcast for 8/23/19 Aug 23, 2019

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This week we follow up last week's Deadpod with the second set from the band's performance on August 16, 197 in Telluride Colorado.

I have to admit to scratching my head at this 'Push' opener, but the 'Samson and Delilah' that follows is always on point for a Sunday show :)

'He's Gone' leads into a mildly interesting Drums and Space, but the highlight for me is the quite good 'Other One' for the time period. 'Truckin' leads into 'Black Peter' and a closing 'Good Lovin'.

They return for a double encore - 'Touch' into the wierdest 'Brokedown' you'll ever hear.

Grateful Dead

Town Park

Telluride, CO

8/16/87 - Sunday

Two

When Push Comes To Shove [4:25]>

Samson And Delilah [6:58]>

He's Gone [10:28]>

Drums [9:48]>

Space [5:40]>

The Other One [6:47]>