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Dead Show/podcast for 12/11/09 Dec 11, 2009

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This week's Deadpod starts with one of my all-time favorite Shakedown Streets - this one really blows the doors off the place then seques into a fine Samson & Delilah..After a sweet Ship of Fools we're treated to a great ride on the Terrapin Express!! This set seems a real precursor of the fine shows to follow in 1980 and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.. the double encore, Alabama Getaway into Promised Land, shows me the band had a great time this night as well!Grateful Dead - December 11, 1979Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall - Kansas City, KSSet 2:TuningShakedown Street ->Samson & DelilahShip of FoolsTerrapin Station ->Lost SailorSaint Jam ->Saint Of Circumstance ->Estimated Jam ->Drums ->Not Fade Away ->Black Peter ->Sugar MagnoliaEncore:Alabama Getaway ->The Promised LandYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod121109.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 12/4/09 Dec 11, 2009

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This week's Deadpod features a show that I've always enjoyed, although the recordings that were previously available of it were all flawed in various ways (off pitch, and Jerry was always low in the mix).. this new release from Charlie Miller fixes many of these problems and I think you'll really enjoy the energy the band shows throughout the show....Grateful Dead - December 11, 1979Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall - Kansas City, KSTuningJack StrawLoserMe & My Uncle ->Big RiverAltheaEasy to Love You ->Minglewood BluesChina Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod120409.mp3I just found out that my good friend - Brian Heath - "the Captain" lost his battle with cancer this week.. Brian knew more about the Dead than I ever will and I'll always remember his kind heart and his big smile.. Sleep in the stars my brother...

Dead Show/podcast for 11/20/09 Dec 11, 2009

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This week I'm doing something I don't usually do - and that is rather than play this complete show over two weeks I decided to play you the real heart of this show this week - (not saying I can't be persuaded to play the rest of this... :) partly because its Thanksgiving and I have something in mind for next week :)Be that as it may - this piece of music, from the second set of 11/17/73 is simply astounding. It represents a true pinacle of the outstanding musicianship that the band achieved during this landmark year. I challange any fan of the band to not be moved by this remarkable piece of music - clearly when they play like this I am firmly convinced that their music is for the ages...Grateful Dead11/17/73Pauley Pavillion, U.C.L.A.Los Angeles, CAFrom Set 2:Playing In The Band >Uncle John's Band >Morning Dew >Uncle John's Band >Playing In The BandStella BlueEl PasoEyes Of The World >Sugar MagnoliaYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112009.mp3Our next Deadpod will be after Thanksgiving - so I want to wish you all a very very special and happy Thanksgiving. I'm so very grateful for your support and all the kind words and wishes you send me all year long!!!I'll have a special Thanksgiving Deadpod for you next week...

Dead show /podcast for 11/13/09 Nov 17, 2009

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This week's Dead show is more than just a classic 1977 show - its that for sure - and its much more than the first time we get an Eyes of the World going into an Estimated Prophet - although this show is the first time that happens too.. its the kind of magical, rocking, charging life affirming and soul-baring music that makes me fall in love with the Grateful Dead over and over again..There's plenty to love in this set - the fine Samson->Cold rain starts the set perfectly.. the Playin' in the band builds and builds and then explodes into the Eyes of the World that is played at a real breakneck pace. While I'm not often a fan of Eyes played this way, Jerry's almost maniacal energy on this version can't fail but bring you up out of your feet - its almost 'hummingbird' like in the way he makes that guitar flitter and sing.. followed by a good Estimated, but then Phil drops the hammer and the band goes into a short, but intense, Other One...after drums.. the band slowly builds into an Aiko, Aiko that is surprisingly slow-paced, but the band then drops into a classic 1977 Stella Blue, then a playin' reprise to end the set..The encore tells us the band has had as much fun as we have...Grateful DeadCotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY11-4-77Set II: "Meet The Jones Gang" [2:36] Samson & Delilah -> [7:22] Cold Rain & Snow [8:30] Playing in the Band -> [12:52] Eyes of the World -> [12:50] Estimated Prophet -> [11:40] The Other One ->[4:57] Drums -> [3:17] Iko Iko -> [10:05] Stella Blue ->[12:12] Playing in the Band [7:04]Encore: Johnny B. Goode [5:06]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod111309.mp3Special thanks to our friends at Keely Electronics for their kind equipment donation!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/30/09 Nov 09, 2009

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Howdy Friends - no tricks this week - just a real musical treat - the remainder of the electric set from 10/26/80 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY.. This is very fine set of music - Jerry is in very fine voice and Bob is *very* animated (in fact watch your speakers at the end of Good Lovin!!!!)..Althea, He's Gone, Stella Blue and one of the most beautiful Brokedown's ever highlight this spectacular set of classic Dead - I sure hope you enjoy it!!Grateful Dead10-26-80 (Sun)electric (continued)Samson & DelilahAltheaEstimated Prophet->He's Gone->jam->Drumz->Space->Not Fade Away->Stella Blue->Good Lovin'E: Brokedown PalaceYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod103009.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 11/6/09 Nov 09, 2009

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I must say that my listeners are simply the best ! I received an simply perfect request this week for the show we're going to start listening to this week as I was casting about in my mind trying to decide what to play... and what a show it is. This show not only shows the band in a period of transition from their slower tempo early '77 style of playing to the more uptempo arrangements of 1978 but its simply one of the best shows of the entire year. The first set which we'll listen to this week, not only blasts out of the gates with a fabulous Bertha->Good Lovin' , but keeps up a most memorable and high energy performance on every tune. Not to be missed, the set closing Let It Grow is truly outstanding, and really shows the unique ability of the band to fire off in all directions yet to find the 'one' and bring us all back into harmony and love.. whew.. a great set and the second set from next week is even better.....Grateful DeadCotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY11-4-77Set I:Bertha -> [7:52]Good Lovin' [6:32]Brown-Eyed Women [6:07]Cassidy [5:19]It Must Have Been the Roses [7:31]Sunrise [4:34]New Minglewood Blues [5:51]Dupree's Diamond Blues [6:25]Let It Grow [14:11]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod110609.mp3thanks for listening - and enjoy the show!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/23/09 Oct 23, 2009

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I'm surrounded by beautiful Fall foliage here in Michigan this time of year and it brought to mind this quite remarkable period of Dead shows. I will never forget when I saw the Dead open up sitting around and playing accoustic music. I loved those shows, and unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of soundboards of complete shows from that period that are out but this is one and I hope that you enjoy hearing it as much as I do.Yes the acoustic sets may not have as much variety as we'd like - but I really doubt that you can avoid having a smile as you listen to the boys chat between tunes or sing along as you listen to Ripple.. its a real pleasure for me and I hope you enjoy it as well..Grateful DeadRadio City Music Hall10/26/80 - SundayOne : Iko, Iko Dark Hollow, It Must Have Been The Roses, On The Road Again, Jack-A-Roe, Csasidy, China Doll -> Ripple ..Electric -1 :Jack Straw -> Sugaree, Little Red Rooster, Brown-Eyed WomenYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod102309.mp3Be well and be kind to each other my friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 10/16/09 Oct 16, 2009

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This week we get to listen to one of the best second sets that the band produced in 1983.. Each of these songs individually is played with a verve that will bring a smile to your face, but the totality, as is often the case with the Dead, is much more than the beauty of the individual songs.I could tell you how much I enjoy this particular china->rider, or the wonderful Space into the best St. Stephen of the last three the band played, but I'd rather you simply enjoy this set and the joy that I hope it brings you...Grateful DeadHartford Civic CenterHartford, CT.October 15, 1983set 2:China Cat-> 6:17.47I Know You Rider 7:26.39Playing in the Band-> 16:03.70China Doll-> 7:55.08Drums-> 8:44.38Space-> 9:44.16Saint Stephen-> 7:52.60Throwing Stones-> 9:02.12Saturday Night 4:43.08encore:Brokedown Palace 5:53.00You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod101609.mp3thanks for picking us up - and for your support my friends.PS Happy Birthday Bobby Weir!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/09/09 Oct 16, 2009

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First off I want to tell you all how much I value and appreciate your requests and comments! I wish I could play every one! I can't, but here's one I can, this week a request for a show from Hartford CT, back in 1983 - and this is a very very fine show.. We'll listen to the first set this week - this set is so good even the Day Job is a Keeper!!!Grateful DeadHartford Civic CenterHartford, CT.October 15, 1983Tuning-> Feel Like a Stranger Direwolf Minglewood Blues Brown Eyed Women Wang Dang Doodle Big Railroad Blues Let it Grow-> Day Job You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod100909.mp3My thanks to those of you who are able to support the Deadpod - and to everyone who picks it up and enjoys hearing the boys!!!Have a wonderful week, my friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 9/25/09 Oct 16, 2009

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This week we have one of the finest shows of a very fine run of shows that happened during the fallof 1991 - this one from the Boston Gardens on September 24th, 1991. Bruce is a definite force during this first set and I hope you enjoy the Big Railroad Blues as much as I do..9/24/91 - Grateful DeadBoston Garden - Boston, MATuningLet The Good Times RollFeel Like A StrangerAltheaIt's All Over NowHigh TimeBeat It On Down The LineBig Railroad BluesDesolation RowNew Speedway BoogieYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod092509.mp3P.S. I have started a facebook page for the Deadpod if you're interested in chatting about the shows.. I'm trying to figure out how to add a widget for it here but haven't figured that out yet. :)

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