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Dead Show/podcast for 8/16/19 Aug 16, 2019

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This week's Deadpod features the anniversary of a show that took place 32 years ago at Town Park in beautiful Telluride Colorado.

It was the weekend of the celebrated 'Harmonic Convergence' which marked a globally synchronized mediation event as well as an exceptional alignment of planets. Needless to say it did not bring about an era of world peace or contentment. Nonetheless, the boys played an interesting show which was a request from a friend of the Deadpod who is marrying his finance there this summer! All the best wishes, Frank!

The first set which we will hear this week, features some nice work by Brent, as well as a snappy Mississippi Half Step opener and a 'Big Railroad Blues', always a favorite of mine..

Grateful Dead

Town Park Telluride, CO

8/16/87 - Sunday

One

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:15] >

Little Red Rooster [8:15] ;

Iko Iko [4:59] ;

Beer Barrel Polka Tuning ;

Far From Me [3:59] ;

West L.A. Fadeaway [6:49] ;

When I Paint My Masterpiece [4:07] ;

Big Railroad Blues [4:02] >

The Promised Land [3:53]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081619.mp3

"Summers fade and roses die.. "

thank you for your support my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 8/9/19 Aug 09, 2019

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That today marks 24 years since Jerry Garcia died, strikes me as a sobering reminder of my own mortality, of how quickly our lives pass, but also as a reminder that I was fortunate to get to see him perform and experience the magic that was in this music. Like every edition of the Deadpod, this week we again celebrate that music, this time with one of their earlier performances, when they were all young and full of boundless energy and enthusiasm. Let the music carry them, and us as we go along on this ride, to places words don't describe. Enjoy.

Grateful Dead

Family Dog at the Great Highway

San Francisco, CA 8/3/69 - Sunday

Hard To Handle ;

Beat It On Down The Line ;

Hi-Heel Sneakers ;

High Time ;

Mama Tried ;

Dark Star ;

Alligator>

Drums>

The Other One>

Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)>

And We Bid You Goodnight

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod0802919.mp3

Thank you for coming along, and for your support that has enabled this to go forward for so long.

Ain't No Time to Hate.

Peace.

Dead Show/podcast for 8/2/19 Aug 02, 2019

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For this 'Days Between' week, on the day following what would have been Jerry Garcia's 77th Birthday, we feature a wonderful set from July 29th, 1974. The band returns following a Seastones' set and leads off with an unusual 'He's Gone'. 'Truckin' follows and while Weir screws up the lyrics, Garcia breaks out into what becomes around a 23 minute jam, in and out of a hint of 'Spoonful' then 'Nobody's Fault' and the first verse of 'The Other One'. There's a great jam out of that into the tight 'Wharf Rat' 'Around and Around' follows them they doubleshift into 'Peggy O'. The 'US Blues' that follows is hot, as is the jam in 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set. While 'Casey Jones' is listed as the encore, I've read that the band never left the stage...

Grateful Dead

Capital Centre Landover , MD

7/29/74 - Monday

Three

He's Gone [13:21] >

Truckin' [8:35] >

Nobody's Fault But Mine [2:49] >

The Other One [14:39] >

Spanish Jam >

Wharf Rat [9:26] ;

Around And Around [5:11] ;

Peggy-O [6:05] ;

U.S. Blues [5:34] ;

Sugar Magnolia [8:56]

Encore

Casey Jones [6:44]

Comments Spanish Jam timing included in the Other one.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080219.mp3

Love one another.

Thanks for listening and for your support.

Dead Show/podcast for 7/26/19 Jul 26, 2019

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Dog days of summer? Nothing beats them like some good 'old Grateful Dead - and this somewhat overlooked classic from the summer of 1974 is sure to leave you smiling.. This comes to us from July 29th, 1974 at the Cap Center in Landover Maryland. This first set contains some of the classics, of course, as well as some surprises, like the stand alone Scarlet Begonias and the beautiful 'To Lay Me Down'. The highlight here I think, is the wonderful 'Weather Report Suite ' - Garcia is on overdrive here :)

At any rate, I hope you enjoy this touch of sunshine and it helps your week glide on by..

Grateful Dead

Capital Centre

Landover , MD 7/29/74 - Monday

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The Promised Land ;

Sugaree [6:43] ;

Black Throated Wind [6:08] ;

It Must Have Been The Roses [5:09] ;

Cumberland Blues [5:38] ;

Scarlet Begonias [6:52] ;

Jack Straw [4:21] ;

Deal [4:37] ;

El Paso [3:58] ;

To Lay Me Down [7:29] ;

Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:21] >

Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:36] >

Let It Grow [12:58]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072619.mp3

My thanks to the kind folks who have been able to contribute to the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/19/19 Jul 19, 2019

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'm hoping that this week's Deadpod will help keep you cool during this hot, hot weather many of us are experiencing this week. This second set starts off with a cover of the Beatles' 'Why Don't We Do It In The Road?' .. clearly a goof, or so I hope :) They get into the real show with a 'China Cat>I Know You Rider' which features some nice work by Jerry and Brent (if a bit speedy :). 'Playin' In The Band' follows with some nice jazzy interludes and flows into a nice 'Uncle John's Band'. Brent follows with one of his darker tunes, 'Don't Need Love' which leads into a quite interesting Drums/Space. They come out of that into the highlight of the set (at least for me) a hauntingly beautiful 'China Doll'. They end with the 'Throwing Stones>Not Fade Away' combo, but return for a great double encore of 'Brokedown Palace' and 'Johnny B. Goode'

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Greek Theater - University of California

Berkeley, CA 7/15/84 - Sunday

Two

Why Don't We Do It In The Road [4:07] >

China Cat Sunflower [5:30] >

I Know You Rider [4:32] ;

Playing In The Band [8:31] >

Uncle John's Band [11:28] >

Don't Need Love [6:45] >

Drums [4:39#] >

Space [7:26] >

China Doll [5:35] >

Throwing Stones [9:05] >

Not Fade Away [8:57]

Encore

Brokedown Palace [4:46] ;

Johnny B. Goode [3:50]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071919.mp3

Thank you so much for the kind support of the Deadpod. I greatly appreciate it!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/12/19 Jul 12, 2019

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This week's Deadpod features a show from a great run of shows that took place during the summer of 1984 from the wonderful Greek Theater in Berkeley California. We previously played the first show of this run and now we'll feature the last. This comes from 7/15/84, and while this first set is a bit short, and Jerry is a bit low in the mix, I love the recording and love how Brent shines here. This starts with a fun 'Dancin in the Streets' into a great 'Birdsong'. 'Cumberland Blues' really soars here as well, and the relatively rare 'My Brother Esau' is a treat to hear again. 'Ramble on Rose' rocks as always, and Bobby brings it on a great 'Hell In a Bucket' to close the set.

Greek Theater (U of California), Berkeley, CA (7/15/84) Dancin' in the Streets> Bird Song New Minglewood Blues Cumberland Blues My Brother Esau Ramble on Rose Hell in a Bucket You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071219.mp3 I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for picking up the Deadpod, and for your kind support! Stay cool...

Dead Show/podcast for 7/5/19 Jul 05, 2019

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On this fine summer weekend we get to listen to the second set of the Dead's 4th of July appearance in Austin Texas back in 1981. The set opens hot, with a great 'Feel Like a Stranger' followed by a very nice 'Bird Song' - Jerry rips it up. A nice stretched out 'Playin' In the Band' leads into Drums and Space, and a great 'Not Fade Away' takes us into the post Drums segment of the show. 'Wharf Rat' and 'Sugar Mag' close it out, and they return for a spirited 'One More Saturday Night' where Weir again has some fun with the lyrics..

Grateful Dead

Manor Down Austin, TX

7/4/81 - Saturday

Two

Feel Like A Stranger [8:34] ;

Bird Song [10:55] ;

Playing In The Band [14:32] >

Drums [7:#42] >

Space [5:42] >

Not Fade Away [10:41] >

Wharf Rat [9:37] >

Sugar Magnolia [9:23]

Encore

One More Saturday Night [4:28]

You can listen to this week's Dead pod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070519.mp3

I hope you had a great 4th of July and hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!

Thanks so much for your kind support.. see you next week!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/28/19 Jun 28, 2019

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While it is still a few days off, since this is the last Deadpod before the big 4th of July holiday I thought it appropriate to bring you a big 'ol party from that date in GD history. This one comes from Manor Downs in Austin Texas on July 4th, 1981.We'll hear the first set this week, which of course starts with 'Jack Straw'... leave it to Bobby to screw up the iconic lyrics :)

It's an energetic set, Jerry has some very nice runs on Big River, Tennessee Jed is fine. Loser is always a favorite of mine, and the set-closing China>Rider is sure to please.

Grateful Dead

Manor Downs

Austin, TX

7/4/81 - Saturday

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Jack Straw [6:00] ;

Peggy-O [7:03] ;

Me And My Uncle [2:58]>

Big River [5:35] ;

Loser [6:48] ;

Little Red Rooster [8:28] ;

Tennessee Jed [8:14]>

New Minglewood Blues [6:17] ;

China Cat Sunflower [6:45]>

I Know You Rider [4:58]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062819.mp3

Had some issues this week with a sump pump which set back my sending out the CDs to the winners of the Aoxomoxoa giveaway. I'll sure try to get those out this week.

Thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/21/19 Jun 21, 2019

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This week we are fortunate enough to be able to hear the second set of the band's outstanding performance on October 2nd, 1972 in Springfield MA.

If you caught last week's Deadpod you know this is a fine recording and that the band is at the top of their game. While the set starts out a bit slowly I think it more than makes up for it by the time we get to GSET. The Half-Step into Stella Blue is a wonderful surprise. The 'Truckin' has a great buildup into the short but sweet 'Nobody's Fault' jam that leads into drums..

The 'Morning Dew' is wonderful. Sugar Mag closes and they return for a delicious double encore,

Grateful Dead

Springfield Civic Center Arena

Springfield, MA

10/2/72 - Monday

Two

The Promised Land [3:00] ;

He's Gone >

Me And Bobby McGee [#5:15] ;

China Cat Sunflower [6:21] >

I Know You Rider [4:56] ;

Tomorrow Is Forever [5:25] ;

Greatest Story Ever Told [5:36] ;

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:09] >

Stella Blue [7:09] ;

Truckin' [7:33] >

Nobody's Fault But Mine Jam [2:20] >

Jam [1:20] >

Drums [1:23] >

Jam [8:07] (3) >

Morning Dew [11:52] ;

Sugar Magnolia [8:05#]

Encore

Uncle John's Band [7:23] ;

Johnny B. Goode [3:21#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062119.mp3

A big thank you to my friends who support the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/14/19 Jun 14, 2019

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This one's a keeper... a birthday request from Steve, a friend of the Deadpod, this comes to us from October 2nd, 1972, from Springfield MA.

This is a fine recording from one of the high water marks of the band's history. This 14 song first set consists of well-played versions of many of their standards as well as some wonderful jamming and interplay - especially on 'Bird Song', 'Black Throated Wind' and the almost 21 minute 'Playin' In the Band'.

Please excuse the short introduction - just had a cortisone shot in my hand and its still numb :(

Enjoy this beauty this summer weekend...

Grateful Dead

Springfield Civic Center Arena

Springfield, MA 10/2/72 - Monday

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Cold Rain And Snow [#5:18] ;

Mexicali Blues [3:17] ;

Tennessee Jed [7:36] ;

Beat It On Down The Line [3:16] ;

Bird Song [12:44] ;

Black Throated Wind [6:#03] ;