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Dead Show/podcast for 11/8/13 Nov 08, 2013

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This week we go back 26 years for a fine second set from the Fall of 1987 - this again from the Henry Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, this second set has a unique 'Uncle John's Band' opener.. and in fact a very tasty set list. They then move into a nicely jammed out version of Playin' In the Band.. we then make a stop at Terrapin Station - I believe they some interesting explorations in that jam after the song and heading into Drums.. they lead out into 'I Need A Miracle' but what may be the highlight for me is the Black Peter that follows. Jerry's voice is still in fine form and he does a great job on this one. The set ends with a standard but well played Throwin' Stones->Not Fade Away.. The boys seem to think their night is over after the 'Knockin' encore but the crowd will have none of it and calls them back for a second encore, 'One More Saturday Night'...

Grateful Dead

Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Oakland, CA

11/7/87 - Saturday

set 2

Uncle John's Band [7:28] >

Playing In The Band [9:11] >

Terrapin Station [13:23] >

Drums [8:58] >

Space [6:46] >

I Need A Miracle [3:33] >

Black Peter [8:15] >

Throwing Stones [9:07] >

Not Fade Away [8:37]

Encore Not Fade Away [0:56] >

Knockin' On Heaven's Door [8:20] ;

One More Saturday Night [4:56]

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Have a wonderful week!

Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/13 Nov 01, 2013

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This week's show was a Rex Benefit, which often meant a good show was in the offing.. this one comes to us from 1987, a year that I've recently had a request for more of from one of my wonderful listeners so I thought I"d bring you this show from November 7th, 1987 at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, The first set, which we'll hear this week, start out strong out of the gate with a wonderful 'Hey Pocky Way'.. followed by a very good Jack Straw. Row Jimmy slows things down a bit but I've always loved the mood of that song.. Masterpiece is well played also, and Jerry sings Dupree's quite well. The crowd wants Phil and he responds with an excellent 'Box of Rain'. The band does a great job jamming in the middle of Cassidy and Jerry belts out Might As Well in such a strong way that the crowd is really brought into it! Can't wait for set 2..

11/07/87Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland, CA

Set 1:Hey Pocky WayJack StrawRow JimmyWhen I Paint My MasterpieceDupree's Diamond BluesBox Of RainCassidyMight As Well

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May November be warm and cheerful!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/11/13 Oct 11, 2013

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Whether it was the fact that my mind has been turned toward this era of Dead by the release and success of 'Sunshine Daydream' or the fact that I"m not really ready to face another Winter, I ran into discussion of this gem of a show and decided I had to feature it on this week's Deadpod. This is the 2nd set of a show that took place just after the band came back to the States from their famous 1972 tour of Europe, July 16th, 1972 at Dillon Stadium in Hartford Connecticut. While we only have the 2nd set in decent soundboard quality (and even then there is an audience patch in the Not Fade Away), this is still a gem that every fan of the era should get to hear.

This starts out with a Truckin' into a fabulous Other One.. this slowly turns into a wonderful jam that leads us into a very nice He's Gone.. The Looks Like Rain and Sugar Magnolia that follow are fine, but the highlight of the show follows when the band is joined by Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley for a blistering Not Fade Away and Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad. Just when you think the music couldn't possibly go further, they raise it up a notch with a smoking Hey, Bo Diddley..! The band comes out for a Johnny B Goode encore but by then I can't imagine the fans could ask for much more..

Dillon Stadium, Hartford, CT (7/16/72)

Truckin'

drums

The Other One

He's Gone

The Other One

Looks Like Rain

Sugar Magnolia

Not Fade Away

Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad

Hey Bo Diddley

Johnny B. Goode

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101113.mp3 I hope you enjoy the beauty of October and this stunning set of music. I could not bring the Deadpod to you without the financial support of my listeners, to whom I am very grateful. Thank you for your support.

Dead Show/podcast for 10/4/13 Oct 04, 2013

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This week's Deadpod features this fine second set from October 21st, 1983 from the Centrum in Worcester MA. While the Scarlet->Fire might be the highlight of this set (be sure and pay attention to the transition and to Jerry on that Fire), the Uncle John's -> Playin' is almost as great. Personally I'm a fan of the space in this set.. I think you'l hear some elements of Sage and Spirit in there and its very well played.. especially the jam into Truckin'.. Wharf Rat is always a treat for me, and the rest of the set sends the fans home dancin'..

The Centrum, Worcester, MA (10/21/83) Scarlet Begonias Fire on the Mountain Uncle John's Band Playin' in the Band drums Truckin' Wharf Rat I Need a Miracle Touch of Grey Johnny B. Goode

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/27/13 Sep 27, 2013

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This week's Deadpod had been on my list of requested shows for quite some time, and I'm really glad to have gotten to it this week. It comes from the Fall of 1983, a year that I think is often underestimated among Deadheads as I feel there are some very good shows that took place that year, and this is clearly one of them. This week we'll listen to the very good and unique first set. It opens with a wonderful version of 'The Music Never Stops' that makes me wonder why they didn't use this number as an opener more often. Loser and CC Rider follow, both good versions, but they really get rockin' on the Cumberland Blues that comes next. True, the vocals aren't all that pristine, but they sure are having fun and Jerry is really going strong. A nice Cassidy follows, then a fun Ramble On Rose (even if I'm not a huge fan of Healy playing with the vocals)..who doesn't love this song? Next Weir shadowboxes the Apocalypse, but they end the set with a rousing Big Railroad Blues into a really well done Promised Land.. great first set..

Grateful Dead October 21, 1983 The Worcester Centrum Worcester, MA. --Set 1-- The Music Never Stopped Loser CC Rider Cumberland Blues Cassidy Ramble on Rose My Brother Esau Big Railroad Blues -> The Promised Land You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092713.mp3 My thanks for listening, and for supporting the Deadpod.. we couldn't be here without you!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/13 Sep 20, 2013

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More '71 goodness this week as we get to dive into the second set of the Dead's performance on 8/26/71 at Gaelic Park in the Bronx, New York, New York. This set has plenty to keep your interest including Weir singing 'I wish I was a headlight..." in I Know You Rider, a smokin' hot Other One, a fine Uncle John's Band, and THEN we get to the conclusion.. a rockin' Saint Stephen->NFA->GDTRFB->NFA.. the Dead would play only one more St. Stephen in 1971 then put it away till 1976.. Pigpen is here too of course, and we have a chance to enjoy him on a great 'Next Time You See Me'... The Johnny B. Goode encore is always a mark of a show the boys had fun performing!

Grateful Dead

Gaelic Park, New York, New York

8/26/71

set 2

Me And My Uncle [3:00] ;China Cat Sunflower [4:58] >I Know You Rider [4:58] ;Deal [4:33] ;Cumberland Blues [5:07] ;Truckin' [8:31] >Drums [0:16] >The Other One [15:56#] ;Next Time You See Me ;Me And Bobby McGee [0:09#] ;Uncle John's Band [#5:54] ;Saint Stephen [5:26] >Not Fade Away [6:10] >Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:26] >Jam [1:30] >Not Fade Away [2:56]

E: Johnny B Goode

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/13 Sep 13, 2013

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On this Friday the 13th edition of the Deadpod I decided it fitting to honor the great Pigpen, seeing as his birthday was just a few days ago on September 8th, and this show, long a request from one of my listeners, was one of his great performances. This one comes to us from the Bronx New York, on August 26, 1971, at Gaelic Park. This week's first set is filled with great Pigpen performances, including Big Bos Man, an outstanding Hard to Handle, Good Lovin' and one of only a couple circulating versions of "Empty Pages". Don't overlook Garcia's intro to that Good Lovin' as well as the fact that 'sweet Susie' makes an appearance in a fine version of Loser. For anyone who enjoys this incredible year of growth in the band's development this performance is a milestone. I'm sure you 'll enjoy it and we'll listen to set 2 next week...

Grateful Dead

1971-08-26

Gaelic Park - New York, NY

--Set 1--

Bertha

Playin' In The Band

Mr. Charlie

Sugaree

El Paso

Big Boss Man

Big Railroad Blues

Hard To Handle

Beat It On Down The Line

Loser

Sugar Magnolia

Empty Pages

Good Lovin'

Casey Jones

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Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/13 Sep 06, 2013

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I realize not everyone is a fan of this lineup of the Grateful Dead. Some people really don't enjoy Hornsby's contributions to the band, and you certainly will hear them in this second set from September 4th, 1991. I happen to think this is one of the best Scarlet->Fires of the 90's. I can't say that it is Hornsby's contributions that make it so but I think its undeniable that he did spark something in Garcia that was often lacking in his later years. Listen for the Phil bomb during the transition as well......This set is distinguished as well by a very fine space and of course, by the appearance of a 'China Doll'.. always a wonderful treat. I think the boys really put their all into this one... I hope you enjoy it..

Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH (9/4/91)

set 2 Scarlet Begonias Fire on the Mountain Estimated Prophet He's Gone drums space China Doll The Wheel Throwin' Stones Not Fade Away The Weight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090613.mp3 A Big Thank You to everyone who has supported the Deadpod! I really really appreciate it!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/30/13 Aug 30, 2013

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Here's a labor day weekend show for you from the Fall tour of 1991.. This was a request from one of our facebook friends, for a show from the run that took place at the Richfield coliseum in Richfield Ohio.. I decided to play the first show from this run, but it wasn't an easy choice as all three shows have their moments.. while the real highlights from this night come in set 2, this week's first set contains plenty of fine playing .. Jack Straw is nicely played, as is the Jack-A-Roe that follows. The entire set is well played, and solid, and a nice long first set as well. I am always pleased to hear Friend of the Devil, and the Cold Rain and Snow->Promised Land close the set on a real high note and leave us wanting more..

Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH (9/4/91)Let the Good Times RollJack StrawJack-A-RoeWalkin' BluesFriend of the DevilBlack-Throated WindTennessee JedMasterpieceCold Rain and SnowPromised Land

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/23/13 Aug 23, 2013

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I was pleasantly surprised by all the positive responses I received to last week's Deadpod -so I am pleased to be able to present the 2nd set of this great show from August 16th, 1980 at the Mississippi River Festival on this week's Deadpod. This set starts off rocking just as hard as set 1, with a hot CC Rider going into a really excellent China Cat -> I Know You Rider.. Estimated is quite strongly played as well, then a long He's Gone leads into a really trippy drums and space.. the Other One that follows is superb.. one of the best of the year in my opinion. Black Peter helps brings us back to Earth but the boys end with a rare double encore to let us know how much they appreciated the faithful who enjoyed the show in the massive downpour..

Mississippi River Festival, Edwardsville, IL (8/16/80) set 2: C.C. Rider China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider Ship of Fools Estimated Prophet He's Gone drums The Other One Black Peter Sugar Magnolia Iko Iko One More Saturday Night You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082313.mp3 As I watch another year go by in the rearview mirror, my most sincere thanks to all of my friends who make the Deadpod possible... thank you for your support, encouragement and friendship.

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