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Dead Show/podcast for 4/24/15 Apr 24, 2015

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Ask and you shall receive.. at least sometimes.. :) this week's Deadpod was the result of a request just posted on the Facebook page for 8/23/68.. this is a great performance and a pretty damm good tape.. it took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles CA the night before 'Two From The Vault' was recorded.. this features the Dead during one of their most creative periods. I just love the energy on this tape.. the opening Other One on this tape just crackles with it.. The Dark Star is full of Pigpen's funky organ in that characteristic early opening.. The Eleven is one of my favorite versions ever.. and there's really no words to describe the Alligator->Caution.. this is the highlight of an incredible show.. dig it.

Grateful Dead

Shrine Exhibition Hall, Los Angeles CA 8/23/68

Cryptical Envelopment [1:50] ->Drums [0:14] ->The Other One [4:08] ->Cryptical Envelopment [6:33];[0:06]%[0:03] ;Dark Star [15:26] ->Saint Stephen [4:39] ->The Eleven [10:53#]Death Don't Have No Mercy [#8:02] ;Alligator [3:40] ->Drums [6:54] ->Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) [20:28] >Feedback [3:09]

you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042315.mp3

A very special thank you to the Sisters and Brothers who support the Deadpod..

Be well everyone!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/17/15 Apr 17, 2015

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Spring is finally arriving around here and my thoughts turned to the great Spring tour of Europe 72. Since that tour is completely released on the box set I am going to share with you this week a wonderful set from the fall of 1972. This show took place on October 27th, 1972 in Columbus Ohio. I don't have, nor do I believe there exists, a copy of the first set that matches the quality of the audience recording of set 2 that I've chosen for this week's Deadpod. This is said to be Bear's recording and I would not doubt that from the quality - I do think you'll enjoy it. Beyond that the performance is first rate. Especially from Truckin' through The Other One, to a Mississipi Half-Step(!) the band is on fire. I'm a huge fan fo the Uncle John's encore as well.. a great set from a great year.. I hope you enjoy this one!

Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH (10/27/72) set2 Greatest Story Ever Told Ramble On Rose TrucKin The Other One Mississippi Half-Step Morning Dew Tomorrow Is Forever Promised Land Deal Sugar Magnolia Uncle John's Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041715.mp3 Thank you for listening, and for your support which makes the Deadpod possible.

Dead Show/podcast for 4/10/15 Apr 10, 2015

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This week we will listen to the second set from the Dead's performance that took place on April 15th, 1983 in Rochester NY. This is a very long, sometimes meandering set, that clocks in at over one hour and 47 minutes. Despite its length, it seems a bit void of Garcia vocals. The set starts out well enough with a Feel Like A Stranger and Samson and Delilah to get the crowd moving. Brent follows with 'Maybe You Know' a tune I always enjoyed until he stopped performing it in '86. After that we get a very soulful 'He's Gone' which leads into one of only three performances of a little ditty that has been called 'Bob Star' or 'Little Star' .. this leads into a long and quite space drums and space. Five songs follow post space, all pretty well played and ending with a 'Johnny B Goode'. Jerry comes out for the encore with a 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' which was done quite often in that slot during this period.

War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, NY (4/15/83) set 2 Feel Like a Stranger Samson and Delilah Ship of Fools Maybe You Know How I Feel He's Gone drums Throwin' Stones Not Fade Away Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad Around and Around Johnny B. Goode Baby Blue

Dead Show/podcast for 4/3/15 Apr 03, 2015

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This week's Deadpod has been on my request list for quite awhile, and in reviewing that list I decided it was time to pull it out. This show comes to us from April 15th, 1983 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester NY. There seems to be lots of good memories of this show, and while I don't think it was their strongest outing of the year, it is an enjoyable and generally wellplayed performance I think you'll enjoy. A Shakedown opener is always a great way to start out a show and we're treated to a good one here. Brent's keyboards add a nice, uptempo feeling here and Jerry does a great job with his leads and vocals - listen for how he changes the words at one point. 'My Brother Esau' follows in the second slot - a strange position for this number, I think, and frankly I think it takes the band a bit to work into the emotional feel of this number, following Shakedown. I enjoy this number, but to my ears there's a bit of dissonance here. A nice Brown-Eyed Women follows, but it is marred by microphone problems which steal from us Jerry's first couple verses. Little Red Rooster has the additional Brent verses that often popped up during this period. Dire Wolf follows, a personal favorite, then Lazy Lightnin'->Supplication, followed by a nice set ending Deal.

We'll hear set 2 next week,

War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, NY (4/15/83) Shakedown Street My Brother Esau Brown Eyed Women Little Red Rooster Dire Wolf Lazy Lightnin' Supplication Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040315.mp3 Thanks for picking this up and for your kind support! You're the best!

Dead Show/podcast for 3/27/15 Mar 27, 2015

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While I wouldn't say this second set was overshadowed by the first, it is one of the rare second sets that is shorter than its first set..the band however does not let up on the jamming as this second set is a true pleasure to relive. They come out of the box hot and fast with an excellent Eyes of the World, played in the uptempo fashion.. despite the furious pace there are plenty of beautiful Garcia licks sure to get you moving. Eyes then moves into an unusual but interesting short space that leads into the fabulously funky 'Dancin' In the Streets'.. again here, Garcia and Lesh in particulary provide plenty of interesting leads and take their time exploring the beat. They transition nicely into the unmistakable entrance to 'Wharf Rat'. In contrast to the frenzied pace of Eyes, this Wharf Rat is quite languid, building the drama in the music along with the tragic story - always one of my favorites.. . the transition into Franklin's Tower is a bit abrupt but the standalong Franklin's is a rare treat.

Garcia here is really playing his guitar like ringing a bell.. :) As with every song in this set they take their time and develop the melody - in this case almost 14 minutes of delightful playing. The close with a rockin', delightful, Sugar Magnolia... Then they return with, surprise (since it is Saturday - 'One More Saturday Night', but indicating I think how much fun they had, a double encore of a nice 'Uncle John's Band'.. man I can only imagine how happy the fans went home after this one! Grateful Dead Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/19/77) set 2 Eyes of the World Dancin' in the Streets Wharf Rat Franklin's Tower Sugar Magnolia encores: One More Saturday Night Uncle John's Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032715.mp3 Finally my thanks to those of you who so kindly donated to support the Deadpod - thank you so much - you are the best !

Dead Show/podcast for 3/20/15 Mar 20, 2015

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This week's Deadpod features a quite wonderful show from 1977. This show took place back on March 19th 1977 at Winterland in San Francisco. Perhaps overlooked a bit because of the band's iconic performances in May of that year, this show features a huge first set (both in terms of length as well as power of performance). The band plays a number of great classic first set songs, and plays them all very well, before breaking into a the second part of this set which is almost a second set itself - Estimated, Terrapin and then a 30 minute trifecta of Playin->Samson->Playin that features some truly spectacular exploration from Garcia. Do yourself a favor and spend some time with this set.. Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA (3/19/77) Bertha Mama Tried Loser Big River They Love Each Other Looks Like Rain Tennessee Jed Estimated Prophet Terrapin Station-> Playin' in the Band-> Samson and Delilah-> Playin' in the Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032015.mp3 Donations to the Deadpod keep us afloat.. frankly they have been really scarce lately.. so anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! thanks for listening and spread the love :)

Dead Show/podcast for 3/13/15 Mar 13, 2015

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This week's Deadpod features the second set from the Band's performance on March 18th, 1971 at the Fox Theater in St. Louis Missouri. This is clearly a great performance from a great year. Starting with the Other One the band really delivers a great performance. Jerry does a great version of Wharf Rat here and the band displays how it can turn on a dime with Billy as the solo drummer in the transitions, especially from Greatest Story into Johnny B. Goode. The highlight of this set might have to be Pigpen on the Caution - this is a great version..

Grateful Dead

Fox Theatre St. Louis, MO

3/18/71 - Thursday

Set 2

Truckin' [#6:41] >

The Other One [0:17] >

Drums [5:53] >

The Other One [12:#05] >

Wharf Rat [11:50] ;

Sugar Magnolia [6:13] ;

Greatest Story Ever Told >

Johnny B. Goode (1) [6:09] ;

Not Fade Away [6:27] >

Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [3:#14] >

Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) [15:02] >

Feedback [1:36] ;

Uncle John's Band [6:37]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031315.mp3 I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod...and want to thank those of you who have supported us. We could always use some support so I hope that you might consider making a donation if you can... thanks............

Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/15 Mar 06, 2015

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Spring is supposed to be springing .. soon... so I plan to hurry it along with this beauty from 1971 which should generate a little heat... This comes to you from the City of Blues, St. Louis back on March 18th, 1971 (there has been some dustups over that date... some say the 17th.. I have no dog in this fight).. As with most artifacts from that year this one should please all but the Touchiest of Heads.. :)

There are plenty of standards here in set 1 and best of all plenty of PIGPEN ;)

Check out the fabulous version of Me & Bobby McGee, China-Rider and *the Rub* :)

set 2 should provide some mindmelting jams next week...

Grateful Dead

Fox Theatre St. Louis, MO

3/18/71 - Thursday

One

Casey Jones ;

Me And My Uncle ;

Big Boss Man ;

Bertha ;

Me And Bobby McGee ;

Loser ;

China Cat Sunflower >

I Know You Rider ;

The Rub ;

Playing In The Band ;

Cumberland Blues

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030615.mp3 My thanks to everyone whose contributions have kept us publishing the Deadpod! The Deadpod could always use your support. I hope you will consider a donation. Thank you my friends.

Dead Show/podcast for 2/27/15 Feb 27, 2015

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This week's Deadpod comes from exactly 25 years ago, the Mardi Gras show that occurred on February 27th, 1990 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. We'll hear the second set this week, which starts off with a long drums that allowed the Mardi Gras parade to wind its way all around the arena. The band goes into an appropriately themed Iko, Iko and Man Smart, Woman Smarter before settling into their more standard second set. A nicely done Standing on the Moon leads into Truckin' and Spoonful pre-drums. Afterwards a strong Other One, leads into a very well done Morning Dew. The boys wrap up the set with a Not Fade Away into Throwing Stones but return for a short, but sweet, We Bid You Goodnight.

Grateful DeadOakland Arena (2/27/90)

set 2 Iko Iko Man Smart/Woman Smarter Standing on the Moon Truckin' Spoonful drums The Other One Morning Dew Throwin' Stones Not Fade Away We Bid You Goodnight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022715.mp3 As we bid adieu to February I hope those March winds will blow all our troubles away.... My thanks for your support. I couldn't do the Deadpod without it! Best wishes to everyone hoping for Chicago Tickets!

Dead Show/podcast for 2/20/15 Feb 20, 2015

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Laissez les bon temps roulez!

Yes this week (and next) I decided we should celebrate Mardi Gras with a wonderful Mardi Gras show from back in the spring of 1990. This show from the Oakland Arean,has a very laid back vibe that builds and becomes more and more psychedelic and interesting as the show went on. I really liked the jam in Sugaree and the Bird Song that ends this first set is excellent.

I hope you enjoy this week's Deadpod - Fat Tuesday may be over but we can still roll it!

Grateful Dead

Oakland Arena (2/27/90)

set 1 Let the Good Times Roll Feel Like a Stranger Sugaree Victim or the Crime Mississippi Half-Step Masterpiece Bird Song You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022015.mp3 Thank you for your support of the Deadpod. I deeply appreciate it and hope you keep enjoying the shows!

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