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Dead Show/podcast for 9/14/12 Sep 14, 2012

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This week's Deadpod features the 2nd set from the performance that took place on September 11th, 1990 at the Spectrum in Philladelphia PA. This was the first performance of "He's Gone" since Brent had passed, and I really feel that the emotion for both band and audience alike comes through on the music. The 'Spoonful' that follows surely was a deliberate pick and is also fairly heavy with emotion.. an interesting and unique jam follows.. after Drumz, the highlights for me are a well performed 'Black Peter' and the encore, which was 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'.. While this show may not be of the caliber of some of the MSG shows that followed, I think it was clearly the best show the band played prior to the arrival of Bruce Hornsby later in the month.. One word of warning, this version of the show contains two different sources, an audience and the soundboard. The audience provides the source for songs and passages missing on the soundboard tape.. still I thought it was quite worth the listen, and hope you do as well. Grateful Dead09/11/90The SpectrumPhiladelphia, PA SET 2Crowd/Tunning {1:11.14} Source BChina Cat Sunflower-> {7:21.27} Source BI Know You Rider {5:38.43} Source B (partial) Source A (Partial)Looks Like Rain {7:33.54}He's Gone-> {12:43.25}Spoonful-> {6:53.23}Jam-> {9:08.62}Drums-> {9:13.34}Jam-> {9:44.73}The Wheel-> {5:43.62}I Need A Miracle-> {4:16.29}Black Peter-> {9:58.51}Around & Around {6:47.29}ENCOREKnockin' On Heaven's Door {8:11.32} Source BYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091412.mp3 Thank you so much for your kind support..I couldn't do the Deadpod without it.

Dead Show/podcast for 9/7/12 Sep 07, 2012

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There's of course quite a lot of interest in the Grateful Dead's 1990 catalog right now with the release of the Spring 90 box set. As I reflected upon that year, and on this month, I was led to choose this show for the next Deadpod. I've always loved this performance. It took place when I was still saddened by the loss of Brent Mydland and fearful for what would happen to the band, and it reaffirmed for me the power and sway of this music in a way words won't do justice. We'll listen to the second set next week which I find especially moving.. but this is a fine first set and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Grateful Dead09/11/90The SpectrumPhiladelphia, PASET 11. Jack Straw {7:27.12}2. Bertha-> {6:43.54}3. Greatest Story Ever Told {4:24.18}4. Candyman {7:17.50}5. Queen Jane Approximately {6:46.69}6. Brown Eyed Women {6:06.43}7. It's All Over Now {7:51.25}8. Tennessee Jed {8:34.24}9. Hell In A Bucket {6:33.51}You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090712.mp3 I really appreciate your support..I couldn't do the Deadpod without it.

Dead Show/podcast for 8/31/12 Aug 31, 2012

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This week we have the opportunity to experience the 2nd and 3rd sets from the legendary Field Trip which took place on August 27th, 1972 in Veneta Oregon. While I inadvertently omitted the opening Playin' In the Band from last week's Deadpod - it starts us off this week as we strap in and prepare for flight! And what a ride this one is.. this is a show you should simply experience for yourself - music that is not only pleasurable but transformational. Don't overlook songs like 'Jack Straw' - you might be surprised there. The Bird Song has been called the greatest ever as has the Dark Star.. Personally I've always felt that the emotional catharsis that comes with 'Sing Me Back Home' to be moving and inspirational. My words won't and can't do this performance justice. Savor this and see if you don't also feel it is music for the ages. Grateful Dead 8-27-1972 Old Renaissance Faire Grounds Veneta OR(Benefit for Springfield Creamery)--Set 2--Playing in the Band 18:40He's Gone 08:49Jack Straw 04:59Bird Song 12:19Greatest Story 05:33--Set 3-- Dark Star -> 31:26El Paso 04:39Sing Me Back Home 10:29Sugar Magnolia 08:33--Encore--Casey Jones 06:08One More Saturday Night 04:41You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083112.mp3 I really appreciate your support..I couldn't do the Deadpod without it. HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/24/12 Aug 24, 2012

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This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of what some call the greatest single Grateful Dead show ever. While I might not go that far, it certainly was a remarkable occasion and one well worth reliving. While the band is firing on all cylinders as was often the case during this remarkable year, its clear that there is something special in the water this day. The 'Field Trip' as its been known is a very special afternoon and evening of remarkable improvisational psychedelic music. During this week's first set, listen as the band weaves its way from some wonderful but fairly standard versions of first set tunes until the upshift into a fantastic China Cat Sunflower.. the transition into I Know You Rider lets us know the band has stepped it up and is taking us on a special voyage. The frantic pace of the last two songs, Mexicalli and Bertha, ends set 1 and we're left wondering what will come next. I've included the first song from the remarkable second set, Playing In The Band. Truly a remarkable version, it sets the audience up for an extraordinary shared experience in set 2, which we'll hear next week.

Grateful Dead 8-27-1972

Old Renaissance Faire Grounds Veneta OR

(Benefit for Springfield Creamery)

Set1

Intro

Promised Land

Sugaree

Me & My Uncle

Deal

Black Throated Wind

China Cat Sunflower >>

I Know You Rider

Mexicali Blues

Bertha

From Set 2:

Playin' In The Band

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/17/12 Aug 17, 2012

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This week, the heart of set 2 from the classic Red Rocks show performed on July 8th, 1978. There's no filler here, folks, just prime cut Dead. You might notice that sometimes they're not quite sure where the muse is going to take them, but once it does they follow at full throttle.

The Wharf Rat is one of my all time favorites.

The Werewolves of London is clearly the best they played.

Grateful Dead

July 8, 1978

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Morrison, CO

from set 2

Estimated Prophet ->

The Other One ->

Eyes of the World ->

Drums ->

Space ->

Wharf Rat ->

Franklin's Tower ->

Sugar Magnolia

--Encore--

Terrapin Station ->

One More Saturday Night

Werewolves Of London

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/10/12 Aug 10, 2012

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Here's a really fabulous show from the summer of 1978.. from a listener request, one of two *great* shows at Red Rocks that ended Summer tour that year, I picked this one mainly because the tape is of such fine quality. The boys are very energetic, you can just hear in their voices how much fun they are having. Another thing to notice is how up in the mix Bobby is here - you can really hear his distinctive sound and what he adds to the mix. This El Paso is one of my favorites!

Settle back and enjoy the sounds of a summer show too long ago, but luckily still here for us to enjoy and savor!

Grateful Dead

July 8, 1978

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Morrison, CO

--Set 1--

Bertha ->

Good Lovin'

Dire Wolf

El Paso

It Must Have Been the Roses

New Minglewood Blues

Ramble on Rose

Promised Land

Deal

--Set 2--

Samson & Delilah

Ship of Fools

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/3/12 Aug 03, 2012

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Here we are again - another year rolls by - I'm thankful we have so much of Jerry's music and spirit to move us. I decided to play this one for you this week - I was turned on to this version by a good friend of the Deadpod - its been called the last great Grateful Dead show. That's hyperbole I'm sure but I played it for the Stella Blue... its not the Stella Blue I listened to this week when I sat in the Grateful Dead movie.. here is Garcia 20 more years down the line.. 20 years of experience, wear and tear certainly, soulfulness to be sure. As always the song speaks to my soul in ways only his playing and singing can do. The rest of this set is pretty darn good too.. I hope you enjoy it and smile..

Grateful Dead

3/21/94

Richfield Coliseum

Richfield,OH

Set 2

Picasso Moon

New Speedway Boogie

Victim Or The Crime >

He's Gone >

Jam >

Drums >

Space >

Turn On Your Lovelight >

Stella Blue >

Turn On Your Lovelight >

Encore

05 Liberty (fob source)

Grateful Dead - June 23, 1992

Star Lake Amphitheater - Burgettstown, PA

So Many Roads

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Remember to love each other........

Dead Show/podcast for 7/20/12 Jul 20, 2012

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Set two of a fine show from the Summer of 1990 is up to entertain you this week - personally I'm a fan of the Standing on the Moon->He's Gone->JAM.. good stuffI recall everyone on their feet and shaking it for the Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad..

Hope you enjoy the show!

7/6/90 - Grateful Dead Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY

Set Two China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider > Man Smart, Woman Smarter > Standing On The Moon > He's Gone > Jam > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Wharf Rat > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Around And Around Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/13/12 Jul 13, 2012

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This week I decided to play a show that I have some fond memories of - July 6th, 1990 at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville KY. I have vivid memories of the trip to this show (following the blistering 4th of July show in Kansas) as well as walking through this group of fundamentalists on my way to the venue (they were all carrying brooms and Bibles to sweep out Satan I guess).. the weather was HOT and they cut off beer sales right when the boys went on stage.. but still a great night of music.. The first set has a wonderful Sugaree .. although really all of these 1st set songs are well played.. Its just a fine show from a great tour - the Summer of 1990.

Grateful Dead Date: 7/6/90 - Friday Location: Cardinal Stadium - Louisville, KY

Set One:Hell In A Bucket > Sugaree ; Easy To Love You ; Peggy-O ; Desolation Row ; West L.A. Fadeaway ; Picasso Moon ; Ramble On Rose ; The Music Never Stopped

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/6/12 Jul 06, 2012

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Our post-July4th Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs NY during the Summer tour of 1985. This second set starts out with an interesting Stranger->Eyes->GDTRFB combo.. which is very tasty.. personally I enjoy the Black Peter (not everyone's cup of tea) and the Lovelight.. the JBG encore is far from the best, but Jerry follows it up with a very nice Baby Blue to send the crowd out happy..

I hope you enjoy this week's show!

6/27/85 - Grateful Dead Saratoga Performing Arts CenterSet 2:TuningFeel Like A Stranger ->Eyes Of The World -> Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad -> Man Smart, Woman Smarter -> Drums -> Space -> Truckin' -> Spoonful -> Black Peter -> Turn On Your Lovelight

Encore:Johnny B. GoodeIt's All Over Now, Baby Blue

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