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Dead Show/podcast for 6/7/19 Jun 07, 2019

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Here is the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance on Wednesday, May 17, 1978 at the Uptown Theater in Chicago Illinois. I love this recording, and the performance ain't half bad either ;) espcially the Dancin' In The Streets.. The Drums/Space is unusually long for this period but it is fun and contains some unexpected moments from Phil and Donna.

Terrapin and Not Fade Away in particular return to the characteristic '78 sound that was a little slower and more twangy as it were, but a pleasure to listen to.

Of coursea Werewolves encore ain't half bad either :)

Grateful Dead

Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL

5/17/78 - Wednesday

Two

Samson And Delilah [7:05] ;

Friend Of The Devil [8:44] ;

Dancing In The Street [14:35] >

Drums [18:16] >

Space [1:48] >

Terrapin Station [10:54] ;

Not Fade Away [13:53] ;

Around And Around [8:56]

Encore

Werewolves Of London [7:06]

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/31/19 May 31, 2019

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Here's a pretty little set to send out the month of May in style.. This one comes to us form May 17th, 1978 at the Uptown theater in Chicago Illinois. This one starts with the first ever 'Mississipi-Half Step'>'Franklin's Tower' combo, and one that showcases some really nice licks from Mr. Garcia (and I should add some very nice work from Mr. Weir as well). The next two are Bobby's - 'Me and My Uncle' into a tight 'Big River'. Lovely versions of 'It Must Have Been The Roses' and 'Looks like Rain' showcase the more laid back side of the Dead as well as what Donna Jean could add in terms of backing vocals. A rolling "Tennessee Jed' follows, with Keith adding some nice color and Jerry adding some spirited vocals to make for a real good time. Bobby encourages the crowd to wish Mickey and Billy a Happy Birthday.... then they play a full on Funiculi Funicula...

They close with a nice 'Lazy Lightnin'>Supplication'...

Grateful Dead

Uptown Theatre Chicago, IL

5/17/78 - Wednesday

One

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:24]>

Franklin's Tower [14:19] ;

Me And My Uncle [3:04] >

Big River [5:44] ;

It Must Have Been The Roses [6:53] ;

Looks Like Rain [9:05] ;

Tennessee Jed [8:57] ;

Funiculi Funicula [1:25] ;

Lazy Lightnin' [3:20] >

Supplication [6:38]

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/24/19 May 24, 2019

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This week's Memorial Day weekend Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at Shoreline Amphitheater on May 12th, 1991. I'm a sucker for a Help>Slip>Frank opening and I quite enjoy this one. There are plenty of Phil bombs here and Bruce Hornsby's presence is heard here as well. Jerry is quite present throughout this set and is in relatively great voice.

For a post-Brent show I think this one is quite good, and the Weight encore was a favorite of mine in this era. I hope you enjoy.. Grateful Dead Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View, CA 5/12/91 - Sunday Two Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower ; Looks Like Rain ; Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Throwing Stones ; Turn On Your Love Light Encore The Weight you can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052419.mp3 Be sure to join us on our Facebook group.. and you can listen to the Deadpod on Spotify as well. Have a safe and Fun Memorial Day weekend! Summertime will come and go before you know!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/17/19 May 17, 2019

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I've been thinking it was time for a post-Brent show so I've decided on this one from Shoreline on May 12, 1991. This one has an interesting, well-played setlist, including the breakout of Dylan's "It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry".

Bruce Hornsby is with the band and I always enjoyed his contributions.

'Deal' is a smokin' set closer here..

Excuse the short intro - trying to type wirh a splint on one of my fingers (trigger finger ::)

Grateful Dead

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Mountain View, CA

5/12/91 - Sunday

One

Picasso Moon [6:15] ;

Althea [8:05] ;

C C Rider [3:23] >

It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry [3:14] ;

El Paso [4:19] ;

High Time [6:38] ;

Black Throated Wind [5:53] ;

Deal [10:20]

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/10/19 May 10, 2019

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There's alot to love in this week's Deadpod, and that's only appropriate for a Mother's Day weekend, I suppose. This massive second set clocks in at just under a couple hours, and it is filled with extraordinary jams, soulful vocals and wonderful ensemble execution. This comes to us from their performance in El Paso Texas, on November 23rd, 1973. This is a very fine recording of a show that I don't believe is widely shared. While it starts off well enough, things really take off following the 'Truckin'' with a tremendous jam into 'The Other One' and a jazzy wonderful 'Space' that follows. 'Me and Bobby McGee' is as sweet as possible and serves to set the mood for a lovely 'Eyes of the World' that really took me places. They bring things back to earth with the rockin' set closing grouping of 'Arond and Around', 'Goin' Down the Road' and 'Casey Jones'.

Hope you love this set as much as I do, thanks to Steve for the suggestion.

Grateful Dead

County Coliseum El Paso, TX

11/23/73 - Friday

Two

Greatest Story Ever Told ;

Sugaree ;

Me And My Uncle ;

He's Gone >

Truckin' >

The Other One >

Space >

Me And Bobby McGee ;

Eyes Of The World ;

Around And Around >

Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >

Casey Jones

Encore

Johnny B. Goode

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/3/19 May 03, 2019

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Here we are in the first weekend of May - and of course that means Saturday is Derby Day!

In honor of the Run for the Roses I had to bring you a set with 'The Race Is On' - and boy what a set this is.. it comes from the boys' performance on November 23rd, 1973 in El Paso Texas!

There are plenty of highlights here, including a dynamite 'Jack Straw', the 'mind left body jam' between 'China Cat' and 'I Know You Rider' and the complete 'Weather Report Suite'.

This is one of those shows you're going to want to play LOUD..

Grateful Dead

County Coliseum

El Paso, TX 11/23/73 - Friday

One

Bertha ;

Mexicali Blues ;

Deal ;

Looks Like Rain ;

Don't Ease Me In ;

The Race Is On ;

Loser ;

Jack Straw ;

China Cat Sunflower >

I Know You Rider ;

El Paso ;

Tennessee Jed ;

Big River ;

Row Jimmy ;

Weather Report Suite Prelude >

Weather Report Suite Part 1 >

Let It Grow

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/26/19 Apr 26, 2019

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Seemed to me that I shouldn't let April slip by without something from 1978 - the band had a very good month that year, so I decided to feature their efforts on April 21st at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky.

Some think that this first set starts out a bit slow, personally I disagree. I love the 'Promised Land' opener. Unfortunately the 'Dire Wolf' that follows is is patched with a not-so-great audience version for the first 2:40 of the selection. While 'Mama Tried'>'Mexicali' is not rare, Garcia has some spirited licks and I find it quite enjoyable. The 'Ramble On Rose' is perhaps not the most spirited, but its followed by a quite long 'Funiculi Funicula, A smart 'Passenger' is followed by a lazy 'Row Jimmy', but they flip a switch from her out.. the last 3 songs are cooking! All these three are wonderful, but they are capped by an off the hook version of 'The Music Never Stopped'.. whew!

Grateful Dead

Rupp Arena Lexington, KY

4/21/78 - Friday

One

The Promised Land [4:26] ;

Dire Wolf [4:04] ;

Mama Tried [2:42] >

Mexicali Blues [3:47] ;

Ramble On Rose [8:13] ;

Funiculi Funicula [1:33] ;

Passenger [4:56] ;

Row Jimmy [10:48] ;

It's All Over Now [8:01] ;

Brown Eyed Women [5:28] ;

The Music Never Stopped [9:04]

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/19/19 Apr 19, 2019

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This week I have the pleasure of presenting the second set from the band's performance on April 23rd, 1983 at the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven Connecticut. A fine set, as most that start with a smoking Scarlet>Fire, this set features some wonderful Garcia licks, especially in Space, combined with some excellent effects from Mr. Hart. A fine recording I'm a fan of the Saint of Circumstance, even if Weir gets a bit cheezy.. The Other One Wharf Rat is excellent as always. The double encore is an excellent touch.

Grateful Dead

New Haven Coliseum New Haven, CT

4/23/83 - Saturday

Two

Scarlet Begonias [12:47]>

Fire On The Mountain [13:34] ;

Lost Sailor [7:25] >

Saint Of Circumstance [6:57] >

Space [0:28] >

Drums >

Space [19:03] >

The Other One [7:20] >

Wharf Rat [9:28] >

Throwing Stones [9:17]>

Not Fade Away [#8:25]

Encore

One More Saturday Night [4:26] >

Brokedown Palace [5:22]

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/12/19 Apr 12, 2019

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This show, a special request to honor a brother who passed, comes to us from the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven Connecticut on April 23rd, 1983.

I considered only playing set number two, as it exists in soundboard form, but this first set has such spirited playing that although it is an audience copy I quite enjoyed it - I hope you do as well.

The 'Alabama Getaway' jumps out of the box and shows the boys mean business on this night. Jerry's licks are fast and hot and it flows naturally into the 'Greatest Story'.

While the vocals on 'Candyman' (and several others) are a bit far away, I suggest turning it up! :)

'New Minglewood' smokes.. this is one of the better versions I think... A nice little Garcia jam follows the return to Tennessee.. Bobby sounds a little rushed ;) during 'Lightnin>Supplication' ...the sweet lead into a hot Supplication makes up for it. A lovely 'Peggy-O' follows, then Brent gets to bring out 'Far From Me'. The first set ends with a amped up 'Music Never Stopped', I can't imagine many were in their seats..

Grateful Dead

New Haven Coliseum New Haven, CT

4/23/83 - Saturday

One

Alabama Getaway [5:19] >

Greatest Story Ever Told [4:02] ;

Candyman [6:31] ;

New Minglewood Blues [7:43] ;

Tennessee Jed [8:07] ;

Lazy Lightnin' [3:38] >

Supplication [6:21] ;

Peggy-O [7:55] ;

Far From Me [4:16] ;

The Music Never Stopped [8:35]

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this goes out in memory of Mike Winters..

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/5/19 Apr 05, 2019

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This week it's my pleasure to bring you the second set from the band's performance on March 31st, 1989 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro North Carolina. This fine recording starts with a roaring 'Hey Pocky Way' into 'Truckin'. That one goes very nicely into 'Terrapin' which has a fine little jam at the end to take us into Drums and Space. The wishful 'I Will Take You Home' makes me miss Brett all over again. It goes into a smoking version of 'Watchtower'... it leads into the most powerful number of the night, a moving 'Morning Dew' Jerry kills it on this one, and by the end he's screaming and people are crying... The 'Brokedown Palace' encore is just the right choice to send us home sweet and sleepy...

Grateful Dead

Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC

3/31/89 - Friday

Two

Hey Pocky Way>

Truckin' >

Terrapin Station >

Drums >

Space >

I Will Take You Home >

All Along The Watchtower >

Morning Dew >