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Dead Show/podcast for 1/25/19 Jan 25, 2019

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This week's Deadpod continues with the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance on January 10th, 1979 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY. This is a fine set packed with lots of great music.

A tight Shakedown Street opens the set, but the Miracle that follows is better than usual. Bertha goes into Good Lovin, then they follow with a rare Dark Star.. They played it 3 times during a 20 day period here then put it away for another seven years. While this one is only one verse, there is some great exploration that follows in Drums and Space. Wharf Rat is always a pleasure, and a power Saint Stephen never failed to deliver. They close a nice set with two from Chuck Berry, Around and Around and the Johnny B. Goode encore.

Grateful Dead

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Uniondale, NY 1/10/79 - Wednesday

Two

Shakedown Street [13:23] ;

I Need A Miracle [5:38] >

Bertha [6:51] >

Good Lovin' [7:15] ;

Dark Star [18:30] >

Drums [8:#20] >

Space [5:35] >

Wharf Rat [10:32] >

Saint Stephen [7:23] >

Around And Around [7:46]

Encore

Johnny B. Goode [3:58]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod012519.mp3

As always, thanks for listening, have a safe and happy week, and of course, my thanks for your support.

Dead Show/podcast for 1/18/19 Jan 18, 2019

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While I missed the 40th anniversary of this one by a week, it's certainly a show that merits listening to, even if (or perhaps because) it only exists in a very good audience format. This one comes from January 10, 1979 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY. While the first set, which we will hear this week, is not as outstanding as next week's Set 2, it is certainly enjoyable, in my opinion and has some nice highlights.

The boys start out by taking us to the Promised Land, which gets everyone up on their feet. The Dire Wolf makes his appearance, then a very nice Mama Tried>Mexicali Blues with some nice Garcia flourishes throughout. Jerry's voice is a little strained at time, to my ears, but he makes up for it in the Tennessee Jed that follows with some excellent solo work inside. While this time marks the end of the great Keith and Donna period, Donna does some very nice work on the 'Looks Like Rain' that follows. This long first set has some ebb and flo, but don't miss the fine 'Loser' which marked the last appearance of 'Sweet Susie', or the powerful 'Music Never Stopped' that closes the set - classic Dead.

Grateful Dead

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Uniondale, NY 1/10/79 - Wednesday

One

The Promised Land [4:27] ;

Dire Wolf [3:52] ;

Mama Tried [2:38] >

Mexicali Blues [4:10] ;

Tennessee Jed [8:27] ;

Looks Like Rain [7:58] ;

Stagger Lee [7:15] ;

El Paso [4:15] ;

Row Jimmy [12:07] ;

Passenger [5:12] ;

Loser [7:57] ;

The Music Never Stopped [7:36]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011819.mp3

It seems that ol' man Winter is blowing in this weekend - hope you stay warm and dry!

Be careful out there!

thanks for listening and for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/11/19 Jan 11, 2019

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Winter Time is Good Ol' Grateful Dead Time!

I hope you're not sick of primal Dead, because in looking about for a show for this week I came across this set from January 17th, 1970 and decided that it tickled me in just the right spot so I'm going to share it this week. The boys are clicking and transitioning to new vistas and I love hearing them work out jams like Phil on this Cumberland Blues or the great 'Dark Star' jam here.

Naturally hearing Pigpen in his prime is just another bonus, (although I've read the reason the organ sounds different is that it came from a nearby church *lol* not sure how true that one is).

It's not all peaches and creme, this 48 year old tape has some flaws, including the beginning of Dire Wolf and a cut in High Time. Most heartbreaking is the missing ending of Lovelight, but I do hope you enjoy what we have here - we are really lucky to be able to relive it!

Grateful Dead

Gill Coliseum - Oregon State University

Corvalis, OR

1/17/70 - Saturday

One - 1:57:08

Dire Wolf [#3:26];[0:37] %

China Cat Sunflower [#2:13] >

Jam [2:55] >

I Know You Rider [4:24];[0:29] ;

Hard To Handle [5:00];[0:25] ;

Cumberland Blues [4:49];[1:04] ;

Me And My Uncle [3:04];[0:18] ;

Black Peter [9:32];[1:10] ;

Good Lovin' [1:40] >

Drums [0:15] >

Good Lovin' [5:44];[1:41] ;

Mason's Children [4:49] >

High Time [6:#31];[1:19] ;

Dark Star [20:51] >

Saint Stephen [6:48] >

The Eleven [11:16] >

Turn On Your Love Light [16:56#]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011119.mp3

Stay warm .. and thanks for listening and for your kind support!

Dead Show/podcast for 1/4/19 Jan 04, 2019

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We kick off our 2019 Deadpods with this energetic and unusual set from 1980. This took place on January 13th, 1980 at the Cambodian Refugee Benefit in Oakland.

The band does one long set, and I've included all of it here this week. It is all quite worthy bu I'm especially fond of the laid back 'Franklin's Tower', As well as tight versions of 'Tennessee Jed', 'Looks Like Rain' and 'Don't Ease Me In'. The "second" set features a nice lenghty 'Playin' In The Band'.

'Not Fade Away' and 'Sugar Magnolia' feature Carlos Santana and John Cipolina sitting in, but their contributions are not especially noticeable on the tape, in my opinion.

I hope you find this a pleasant diversion on a Winter's day as we roll into what is usually, to me, a long month of January.

Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA (1/13/80) Jack Straw Franklin's Tower New Minglewood Blues Tennessee Jed Looks Like Rain Don't Ease Me In Playin' in the Band drums Not Fade Away Sugar Magnolia U.S. Blues You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010419.mp3 Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/28/18 Dec 28, 2018

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We close out 2018 with the second part of the band's performance back on on April 3rd, 1970 at the Field House at the University of Cincinnati. A great representation of the band's raucous and spirited style this set features some great jamming on some real classics like 'Cryptical Envelpment' into 'The Other One', 'Cosmic Charlie' and a wonderful 'Turn on Your Lovelight'. It's easy to see why Pigpen was considered the real frontman during this period when you listen to that Lovelight.

I hope you enjoy this small slice of classic Dead as we turn the page on another year.

May the next one bring you and yours much joy and good health, and all of us peace and brotherhood.

Grateful Dead

Field House - University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 4/3/70 - Friday

part 2

Good Lovin' [#0:22] >

Drums [2:16] >

Good Lovin' [4:37];[0:02] %

Cryptical Envelopment [2:01] >

Drums [3:05] >

The Other One [7:44] >

Cryptical Envelopment [5:26] >

Cosmic Charlie [6:29] %

Not Fade Away [5:30] >

Turn On Your Love Light [17:#16]

Encore

And We Bid You Good Night

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122118.mp3

Thanks for listening my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/21/18 Dec 21, 2018

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Happy Winter Solstice!

and of course Merry Christmas..........

While this is the last Deadpod before the holiday, I will naturally include some great acoustic Dead music for your enjoyment. However since it is also a few days before the holiday, I thought I would break with tradition a bit and include some electric Dead as well. The show I selected for this week really dictated this choice, its a fine show that was performed back on April 3rd, 1970 at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati Ohio. I bring you part one this week. Unlike most acoustic sets, this show features an acoustic set right smack in the middle.. so rather than try to rearrange the songs I thought I would bring you the first part this week and finish up next Friday night. Some of the highlights here include a great jam in 'China Cat'>'I Know You Rider' , Pigpen on 'Hard to Handle' and Katie Mae', and the first ever preformance of 'Candyman' . Don't miss the alternative lyrics on a nice acoustic 'Friend of the Devil'.

Grateful Dead

Field House - University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 4/3/70 - Friday

One - 2:07:30

Casey Jones [#3:45];[0:34] ;

China Cat Sunflower [3:04] >

Jam [1:40] >

I Know You Rider [4:04];[0:36] ;

Hard To Handle [4:58];[0:40] ;

Dancing In The Street [10:04];[0:28] ;

Me And My Uncle [2:57];[0:38] %

Friend Of The Devil [3:42];[0:38] ;

Deep Elem Blues [5:16] [0:33]%[0:10] ;

Candyman [5:01];[0:19] ;

Wake Up Little Susie [2:17] >

Black Peter [7:20] >

Uncle John's Band [6:15] ;

Intro (1) [2:52] ;

Katie Mae [3:51];[0:13] %

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122118.mp3

I wish you and yours a peaceful, joyous holiday.

thank you for your support

Dead Show/podcast for 12/14/18 Dec 14, 2018

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This week's Deadpod features a fine second set from the band's show in Oakland California on December 4, 1990. They open with a nice 'Eyes of the World' - Bruce's piano here really shines. 'Saint of Circumstance' follows then a strong Jerry vocal performance on 'Ship of Fools'. 'Truckin' is where things really get going though with a great Jerry jam especially into the 'Smokestack Lightning' which has some nice interplay between Jerry, Vince and Bruce.

The band doesn't slow down, post-drums, with a strong 'Other One' (sans the Phil bombs) and a good Wharf Rat. Lovelight closes the set, but Jerry returns for a sweet 'Baby Blue' encore.

Grateful Dead

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA

12/4/90 - Tuesday

Two [1:47:57]

Eyes Of The World [13:02] >

Saint Of Circumstance [7:16]

Ship Of Fools [7:31] ;

Truckin [8:55] >

Smokestack Lightning [6:00] >

Drums [15:10] >

Space [11:13] >

The Other One [10:56] >

Wharf Rat [10:10] >

Turn On Your Love Light [6:55]

Encore

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [6:35]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121418.mp3

Special thanks to those of you who have kindly made year-end contributions to the Deadpod.

Thanks to everyone who helps us continue to roll.

Dead Show/podcast for 12/7/18 Dec 07, 2018

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This week the Deadpod will take you back to December 4th 1990 at the Oakland County Coliseum for a fine show that showcased the energy that Bruce Hornsby brought to the band when he joined them after the death of Brent Mydland. Highlights here for me include the Mississippi Half-Step and a wonderful Bird Song. While 'Walkin' Blues' is on no ones list of favorites, it is balanced out by a great set closing 'Valley Road'. I wish the band would've chosen to practice some of these Hornsby tunes, I know that was one of Bruce's frustrations that led him to leave later on, but this one is spot on and has some great energy.

Grateful Dead

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA

12/4/90 - Tuesday

One - [1:10:58]

Jack Straw [5:38] ;

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo [8:46] >

Walkin' Blues [5:44] ;

Candyman [6:24] ;

Me And My Uncle [3:08] >

Big River [5:36] ;

Brown Eyed Women [4:46] ;

When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:02] ;

Bird Song [12:26] ;

Valley Road [4:57]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120718.mp3

Peace to all of you this holiday season and thanks for listening and your support.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/30/18 Nov 30, 2018

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This week I thought it only appropriate to go back and feature the fine second set from the band's performance on November 14th, 1971, that we had featured the first set from two weeks ago.

This second set features some outstanding interplay and jamming. While Keith is not yet fully integrated into the band's sound (as he would be later in 1972), the other members more than make up for it with their energy and inventiveness. You won't be wrong to assume looking at the set list, that the highlight here is the mighty 'Other One'>Me and My Uncle>Other One>Wharf Rat.

While this was released as a bonus 'Road Trips' cd, this comes from a Charlie Miller release a few years back. Enjoy.

Grateful Dead

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 11/14/71 - Sunday

Two

Truckin' [10:30] >

Drums [4:24] >

The Other One [9:14] >

Me And My Uncle [2:58] >

The Other One [12:21] >

Wharf Rat [9:43] >

Sugar Magnolia [6:25]

Encore

Johnny B. Goode [3:52]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod113018.mp3

Special thanks to my kind friends whose support of the Deadpod keeps our weekly podcast happening!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/22/18 Nov 22, 2018

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Happy Thanksgiving!

As is our tradition, please enjoy this acoustic Grateful Dead set as my way of thanking you on this special day.

While we all have many things to be thankful for, I hope each of you realizes that I am thankful that you listen to and enjoy the Deadpod. I hope that you find this acoustic Dead enjoyable and relaxing on your holiday.

Peace my friends.

Grateful Dead

Warfield Theater

San Francisco, California

September 27, 1980 Saturday

1. // Jack-A-Roe

2. The Monkey & The Engineer

3. It Must Have Been The Roses

4. Dark Hollow

5. Bird Song

6. To Lay Me Down

7. On the Road Again