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Dead Show/podcast for 8/16/13 Aug 16, 2013

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This week's Deadpod is a bit unusual, as I decided to bring you an audience recording of a show that took place 33 years ago on the banks of the Mississippi River... at the Mississippi River Festival across the river from St. Louis in Edwardsville, Illinois. While I wasn't at this show, I've heard many reports from friends over the years that this was a complete *blast*, probably due, at least partially, to the fact that there was supposedly an absolute deluge of a storm going on especially in the second set.. As I listened to this first set I thought it was obvious that the band was having a good time... I also thought that the recording while not pristine, was worth listening to so I decided to feature it this week... I'll play set 2 next week unless enough of you object to the audience source (unfortunately that's all that is available of this one.. )

Mississippi River Festival, Edwardsville, IL (8/16/80) Alabama Getaway Promised Land They Love Each Other Me and My Uncle El Paso Althea Looks Like Rain Tennessee Jed Easy to Love You New Minglewood Blues Deal You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081613.mp3 Thanks so much for listening, and for your support - the Deadpod would not be possible without your kind contributions..

Dead Show/podcast for 8/9/13 Aug 09, 2013

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Hard to believe its been 18 years since we lost Jerry...and since this week's Deadpod falls on that sad anniversary I felt that this week's show should commemorate that loss perhaps more than most do. One thing that unites us all as Deadheads is the fact that we all feel that loss.. I decided to bring you a show from the summer of 1995, not to depress you or to point out how far Jerry had slipped by then (although it can't be denied) but becuase it still contains huge moments of genius and insight into who he was and who we are and were. This one comes from the Shoreline Ampitheater on June 2nd, 1995. I'm only going to play the second set, for that contains some truly amazing moments (as well as a few sad ones)... but there was still some of that magic there that has kept us together all these years. This second set starts out with a fine version of New Speedway Boogie, a great opener.. then Jerry goes into his cover of McCartney's 'That Would Be Something' and this is a fine version of that. Way To Go Home and Saint of Circumstance follow.. then the band goes into 'He's Gone'.. not one of Jerry's finest versions as his playing is a bit aimless to say the least. As the band goes into Drums however one of those magical moments that could only happen at at Dead show took place as the Dali Lama's own choir, the Gyuto Monks, appeared to chant for the crowd. After the Monks finish, the band does a pretty interesting space, then Weir leads them out with 'Easy Answers'. What follows is for me the highlight of this set, one of the better versions of 'Standing on the Moon' that you will hear... Jerry seems to really pour out his soul on this one.. and how better to remember him today than in listening to those lines from this song...

The boys close the second set as they did so often with Chuck Berry's Around and Around, but return for a fun 'Lucy In The Skies With Diamonds' encore.. Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mt. View, CA (Friday 6/2/95) set 2 New Speedway Boogie That Would Be Something Way to go Home Saint of Circumstance He's Gone -> Drums -> Chanting by the Gyuto Monks -> Space -> Easy Answers Standing on the Moon Around & Around E: Lucy in the Sky You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080913.mp3 The Music has Never Stopped, indeed.. thank you all for your support that has enabled me to continue this project for so many years, and I hope, for many to come..... I think back to the many times I was at a show and just stopped and looked around and wondered at the magic I was in the presence of, and know that that magic is what has kept the Deadpod going for so long too.. thanks my sisters and brothers!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/26/13 Jul 26, 2013

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This week's Deadpod features some really unique music from the summer of 1976.. this one comes from the famous run at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco, from July 16th, 1976.. We only have the 2nd set of this show in soundboard quality so that is what I'm going to present.. I think you'll agree that this is a fine example of the more exploratory side of the band that was unfolding after the hiatus of '75 and before the signature sound of 1977.. The entire run is quite worth exploring, and many would argue that the next night, with its magnificent 'Comes A Time' would be a better choice, but we'll keep that in our pocket for a future Deadpod.. This second set has some really unique music, I'm very fond of the Playin'>Jam>Cosmic Charlie.. wowza! and what a set list... not only does Samson follow that, but another great 'Spanish' Jam.. then the Playin' reprise following the Wheel.. just when you think the surprises are surely over.. we get a GREAT 'High Time'.. some folks don't care for this more jazzy or improvisational side of the band, but after its been a bit since I've heard any I am refreshed when I hear it.. I hope you find it so as well..

Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA (7/16/76) set 2 Playin' in the Band-> Stronger Than Dirt jam-> Cosmic Charlie-> Samson and Delilah-> Spanish Jam-> drums-> The Wheel-> Jam-> Playin' in the Band reprise-> Around and Around High Time Sugar Magnolia E: U.S. Blues You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072613.mp3 The Deadpod is only possible through the generosity of its listeners. My sincere thanks to those of you who have contributed to keep the show on the air. Please stay in touch if there is anything I can do to make it better!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/19/13 Jul 19, 2013

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Ah summer.. in the midst of its heat and humidity its wise for us to sit back and breath it in.. and savor it for passes like dew.. this week's Deadpod is of course the second set of a show that seems to me to embody the kind of setlist that a summer GD show should have.. lyrics that speak of starlight and songs that twinkle and sparkle like the summer night sky. Crazy Fingers.. Uncle John's Band.. Terrapin.. and of course Morning Dew.. even the Quinn the Eskimo reminds me of warm summer shows outdoors watching the boys .. I hope you've been lucky enough to see Furthur this year.. for all of us we have the chance to savor this recording and close our eyes and remember warm summer nights and the music that could take us along with those breezes..

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Oxford Plains Speedway (7/2/88) Crazy Fingers Playin' in the Band Uncle John's Band Terrapin Station drums The Wheel Gimme Some Lovin' All Along the Watchtower Morning Dew Sugar Magnolia Quinn the Eskimo

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071913.mp3

Thank you for listening, and for your support... which I rely on to be able to bring you the Deadpod..

peace.

Dead Show/podcast for 7/12/13 Jul 12, 2013

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Here's a show that several folks have requested recently..and since it recently marked its 25th anniversary I thought it would be a great time to feature it on the Deadpod. This comes to us from July 2nd, 1988, from the Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford Maine.. I wasn't there but all accounts of this weekend seem to suggest it was a blast.. its a fun show and you can certainly tell that Jerry and the band were having a good time during this well played first set. The Iko Iko starts out hot and gets everyone on their feet, the Jack Straw is a great early July choice of course and the Row Jimmy is a favorite of mine in this first set as well. Foolish Heart was a great closer and I think you'll enjoy the second set that is coming up next week as well.. just be careful on the volume on both these sets or Phil will blow out a speaker!

Oxford Plains Speedway (7/2/88) Iko Iko Jack Straw West L.A. Fadeaway Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again Row Jimmy Blow Away Victim or the Crime Foolish Heart You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071213.mp3 My most sincere thanks to those of you able to contribute to the Deadpod.. Your contributions keep the mother rolling......... thank you!!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/5/13 Jul 05, 2013

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Happy 4th of July weekend everyone! I do hope you had a great holiday, and I hope this second set from 6/22/73 helps make the rest of your holiday weekend even better! This is really a fine set, and as fine an example of the Dead improvisational skills as any of their shows. While this is almost a complete show in itself, this 2 hour second set features both more straight ahead songs as well as some real cosmic explorations, especially by Garcia and Lesh in the post -Truckin' jam.

The show starts with one of, if not the finest 'Here Comes Sunshines' that you're likely to hear.. Black Peter and Big Railroad Blues are particular favorites of mine here in this first 'part' of set 2.. Once we hit the jam out of He's Gone and into Truckin' we move into full bore jazz like improvisation... sit back and enjoy as the band takes us on a great journey here through The Other One, then into a fine Wharf Rat.. The Sugar Magnolia is a natural closer, but the boys go on to end the set with a nice Casey Jones then come out for a signature 'Johnny B. Goode' encore. Whew....

Grateful DeadP.N.E, Coliseum, Vancouver, BC, XCAN (6/22/73)Here Comes SunshinePromised LandBrown Eyed WomenEl PasoBlack PeterGreatest Story Ever ToldBig Railroad BluesHe's GoneTruckin'Nobody's JamThe Other OneWharf RatSugar MagnollaCasey JonesJohnny B. Goode

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod070513.mp3

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See you back here next week..

Dead Show/podcast for 6/28/13 Jun 28, 2013

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Here is a show that is on many folks' Desert Island list of shows they absolutely must have.. its from 40 years ago, back on June 22nd, 1973 at PNE Coliseum in Vancouver British Columbia.. This is clearly one of the classics from that great year, and I was surprised when I realized I hadn't featured this on the Deadpod before.. even thought this is the last Deadpod before July 4th, I think a great version of Jack Straw like the one in this first set quite fits the patriotic theme, even if the show was played in Canada ;)

Now there are rough patches here an there... the Bertha starts out with a pretty rough audience patch.. but have patience... it will be generously rewarded with a show that is very fine sounding and features some of the band's best ensemble playing of that glorious year.. In this first set the highlights for me include a beautiful jammed out Bird Song, Row Jimmy and the aforesaid mentioned Jack Straw, a GREAT China->Rider.. and a beautiful Playin' In The Band.. the thing is, the second set just gets better.. but you'll have to wait till next week for that one........ ;)

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P.N.E, Coliseum, Vancouver, BC, XCAN (6/22/73) Bertha Beat it on Down the Line Deal Mexicali Blues Box of Rain Bird Song The Race Is On Sugaree Looks Like Rain Row Jimmy Jack Straw China Cat Sunflower I Know You Rider Big River Tennessee Jed Playing in the Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062813.mp3 I hope you have a SAFE and HAPPY 4th of July!!! My most sincere thanks to those of you whose kind contributions make the Deadpod possible.. thank you so very much!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/21/13 Jun 21, 2013

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The second set from Giants Stadium, E. Rutherford NJ, on June 17th, 1991 was one of the best played sets of that year. I think you'll agree that the Saint of Circumstance through Drums the band is tightly wound and playing and listening well to each other. Hornsby continues to scatter the Dark Star theme throughout the set, culminating in a flatout Dark Star Jam after Ship of Fools, (the first since June of 1974!).. The Truckin' that follows is very uptempo and moving and goes into perhaps one of the best 'New Speedway Boogies' you'll find in any performance. This leads into a Uncle John's Band.. full and well played, but he band goes back for more exploration.. into a very nice jam with an Other One tease, then back into the Dark Star Theme again... here pay particular attention to the nuances of Garcia's playing.. the boys are definitely in a fabulous place as they move slowly into Drums and Space... The China Doll that follows is just about perfect.. The boys move into a nice Playin' In the Band and an always uptempo 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the set.. The encore of 'The Weight' brings it all back home and I can't imagine leaving this show unhappy....

Grateful Dead 6/17/91 Giants Stadium E. Rutherford NJ set 2: Tuning Jam -> Saint Of Circumstance -> Ship Of Fools -> Dark Star Jam -> Truckin' -> New Speedway Boogie -> Uncle John's Band -> Dark Star Jam -> Drums -> Space -> China Doll -> Playing In The Band -> Sugar Magnolia Encore: Tuning The Weight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062113.mp3 Thank you for your support of the Deadpod - I depend on you to be able to continue this project of love.. Enjoy your summer my friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/14/13 Jun 14, 2013

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This week's Deadpod has been a often requested show for some time.. I think I hesitated in putting it on the Deadpod because it was such a well-known show, and it had been broadcast back in the day on TV. Still its probably one of the finest shows of 1991, and since its anniversary was coming up, I decided it would be a great time to break it out here on the Deadpod.

This show occurred back on June 17th, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford NJ. They blow out of the gate with a spot on Eyes of the World.. I really loved seeing this on TV as you could tell how much Jerry and Bruce were enjoying the interplay on this song, and you can clearly hear it in their playing. This is only the first first-set Eyes of the World since 1975... they follow with a very good Walkin' Blues, then a very good Brown-Eyed Women, with a fine Hornsby lead in it.. what follows is quite unusual, as Jerry breaks out the Dark Star motif, which the band picks up on, and while they don't actually play Dark Star (until set 2) the thematic is present throughout the night, and adds another element of excitement to the already interesting playing.. Weir follows with a Masterpiece, then we get a fun Loose Lucy.. Cassidy and a rockin' Might As Well close out set 1.. We'll listen to set 2 next week..

Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (6/17/91)

Eyes of the World

Walkin' Blues

Brown Eyed Women

Masterpiece

Loose Lucy

Cassidy

Might as Well

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061513.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 6/7/13 Jun 07, 2013

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This week I decided to feature a nice counterpoint to last week's show so naturally I turned my attention to an earlier era of Grateful Dead... 1970 has always been a favorite year, the band had grown and matured into a tight cohesive whole and the performances still contained plenty of vigor and raw energy.. That energy is readily apparent in this week's performance. This tape, unfortunately is only part of the performance from this date, but its a very nice sounding fragment and well worth our while It starts with the very end of Sugar Mag, but then goes into one of the years better Dark Star's.. quite exploratory and spacey.. The Saint Stephen that follows is played perfectly.. a wonderful rendition I think.. a raucous Not Fade Away must have gotten everyone up after that, but what follows is the highlight of the show for me, a unique jam that flows into and out of several well known melodies, Darkness, Darkness, and China Cat among others.. the boys then revisit the Not Fade Away before Pigpen puts on one of his unique renditions of 'Lovelight'...

he must have really been enjoying himself on this night and goes out into the audience for some participation!

He does drop the F-bomb on this one and Bobby repeats it in a classic GD moment...

Grateful Dead Fillmore East New York, NY 9/19/70 - Saturday Sugar Magnolia (cuts in ) Dark Star > [00:25:24] Saint Stephen > [00:06:18] Drums > [00:00:36] Not Fade Away > [00:04:46] Darkness Jam > [00:00:53] China Cat Sunflower Jam > [00:00:40] Jam > [00:00:42] Not Fade Away > [00:01:48] Turn On Your Lovelight ; [00:20:22]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060713.mp3

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Have a great week my friends!

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