Episodes

  • Dead Show/podcast for 11/1/24
    Nov 1 2024

    With the passing of Phil Lesh I decided to bring you a complete Phil & Friends show from the last time I was lucky enough to see him - March 12, 2023 in Chicago. I really enjoyed the show and hope you dig it.

    Words can't express what the man meant to the Dead or the scene. We were lucky to have been able to be in his presence from time to time.

    I know this makes a longer Deadpod than usual, hope it doesn't mess anything up for you.

    Phil Lesh And Friends
    The Salt Shed
    Chicago, Illinois
    3/12/2023

    1st Set

    Jam >
    Sunshine Of Your Love >
    Deep Elem Blues
    Bertha
    He's Gone >
    Pride Of Cucamunga
    Cassidy
    Sugaree

    2nd Set

    Jam >
    Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys >
    Scarlet Begonias >
    Mountains Of The Moon
    Uncle John's Band
    Eyes Of The World
    The Wheel
    Shakedown Street

    Encore:

    Phil Banter
    Band Introductions
    Rock Steady

    Phil Lesh - Bass And Vocals
    Warren Haynes - Guitar And Vocals
    Grahame Lesh - Guitar And Vocals
    Jason Crosby - Keyboards And Vocals
    Natalie Cressman - Trombone And Vocals
    Jennifer Hartswick - Trumpet And Vocals
    James Casey - Saxophone And Vocals
    John Molo - Drums

    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110124.mp3

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    2 hrs and 55 mins
  • Dead Show/podcast for 10/25/24
    Oct 25 2024

    This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at the Charlotte Coliseum in
    Charlotte, NC on October 10, 1989.

    A good example, I think, of why this was a high water mark in the band's performance history, this second set showcases their ability to improvise both in spots intended and unintended.

    The latter I think, is shown in the opening 'Blow Away', which despite some forgotten lyrics and miscues turns into a fine opening number. The jamming in the 'Help>Slip>Frank', especially out of Franklins' and into a fine drums, is an example of some more expected, but nevertheless, successful creativity.

    Lastly I have to point out how good 'Not Fade Away is here.. far from being mailed in...

    Grateful Dead
    Charlotte Coliseum
    Charlotte, NC
    10/22/1989 - Sunday

    Two
    Blow Away [10:00]
    Samson And Delilah [6:20]
    Help On The Way [3:44] >
    Slipknot! [6:33] >
    Franklin's Tower [9:40] >
    Jam [7:#17] >
    Drums [5:55] >
    Space [8:43] >
    I Need A Miracle [4:04] >
    Stella Blue [8:36] >
    Throwing Stones [9:11] >
    Not Fade Away [7:51#]

    Encore
    Black Muddy River [5:53]

    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102524.mp3

    Again, thanks for your well wishes and patience with my (typing) brevity!

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Dead Show/podcast for 10/18/24
    Oct 18 2024

    Howdy! I figured it was about time to get back in the saddle and get another Deadpod out to my wonderful audience..

    First off thanks for your kind get well wishes! They all have meant so much..forgive me for not answering each of them, but I'm having some serious trouble typing with alot of numbness in my right hand since my operation..

    This week I thought it appropriate to listen to a fine show from the great state of North Carolina, I could only wish that I could help the folks there who have been ravaged by the terrible storms..

    This is a well played show from the fall of '89.. a nice Foolish Heart starts things, and frankly I enjoyed every song in this first set. The highlight might be 'Bird Song' where Jerry uses a number of ineresting MIDI effects...

    The Johnny B Goode encore is also a nice touch..

    Grateful Dead
    Charlotte Coliseum
    Charlotte, NC
    10/22/1989 - Sunday

    One

    Foolish Heart [8:03]
    New Minglewood Blues [7:28]
    Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [5:56]
    Queen Jane Approximately [6:00]
    Ramble On Rose [6:47]
    Beat It On Down The Line [3:13]
    Bird Song [14:12]
    Johnny B. Goode [3:55]

    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101824.mp3

    Again thank you for your patience and your kindness..

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Dead Show/podcast for 9/20/24
    Sep 20 2024

    This week the Deadpod travels to January of 1980 for an unusual benefit show that the Dead appeared at for Cambodian refugees in Oakland, along with Jefferson Starship, the Beach Boys and Carlos Santana and John Cippolina.

    This is a tight and well played set throughout. The opening 'Jack Straw' into 'Franklin's Tower' is crisp and edgy. 'Minglewood' is a standout as well. I really enjoy all of these, but the 'Playin' is probably the highlight, although the Santana solo in 'Not Fade Away' is a treat as well; its interesting to hear these three great guitarists playing together..

    Grateful Dead
    Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
    Oakland, CA 1/13/1980 - Sunday

    One

    Jack Straw [5:42] >
    Franklin's Tower [11:44]
    New Minglewood Blues [6:56]
    Tennessee Jed [8:21] >
    Looks Like Rain [7:12] >
    Don't Ease Me In [7:16]
    Playing In The Band [10:41] >
    Drums [7:15] >
    Not Fade Away (1) [14:27] >
    Sugar Magnolia (1) [7:30]

    Encore
    U.S. Blues [#4:18]
    Comments Cambodian Refugee Benefit.
    (1) with Carlos Santana and John Cippolina.

    It is with some sadness that I have to announce that this will be the last Deadpod for some time... I'm scheduled for open heart surgery next week and I'm not sure when I'll be able to be back here sharing these great songs with you. Don't give up on me as I don't plan to give up.. I'll be back as soon as I am able but in the meantime I'd encourage you to listen to some of the old Deadpods - the entire run is still available..

    Keep your light on and thanks my friends for all of your support and for listening..

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Dead Show/podcast for 9/13/24
    Sep 13 2024

    A fine second set awaits you on this week's Deadpod as we explore the second set from the band's performance at the Cumberland Coutny civic Center in Portland Maine on September 17, 1982.

    This is a matrix recording - but the first two songs are a mix of several audience sources as the soundboard for those doesn't seem to exist.. 'Touch of Grey' and 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' are played uptempo and crisply..Their followed by a beautiful rendition of 'High Time'; Jerry's emotive vocals just hint at how expressive this set will be.

    'Estimated' follows, then a delicate 'Eyes of the World'. Following drums and space Weir teases a Spanish Jam but they eventual let Phil take the helm and lead them into the powerful 'Other One' intro.. the crowd loves it and when they finish and go into 'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' there is a fair amount of sing along..

    The highlight of the set in my opinion is the tremendous version of 'Morning Dew' that follows.. Jerry is at his most expressive here.. words won't do it justice.

    A fine 'Sugar Magnolia' closes the set and a 'US Blues' encore caps the evening...

    Grateful Dead
    Cumberland County Civic Center
    Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday

    Two

    Touch Of Grey [6:33] >
    Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:46] ;
    High Time [7:16] ;
    Estimated Prophet [12:27] >
    Eyes Of The World [8:53] >
    Drums >
    Space [3:58] >
    The Other One [10:56] >
    Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [5:37] >
    Morning Dew [8:52] >
    Sugar Magnolia [8:43]

    Encore
    U.S. Blues [4:58]

    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091324.mp3

    May the music lift you up .. thanks for your kind support.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Dead Show/podcast for 9/6/24
    Sep 6 2024

    Hey Now! This week the Deadpod takes us to Portland Maine, for a show that took place at the Cumberland County Civic Center on September 17, 1982.

    This 12 song first set is a concise reading of many of their standards. Brent and Phil are upfront in the mix and overall I find these quite enjoyable. There is a false start in 'Me & My Uncle' which is quite unusual, and we have 'Dupree's' 2 weeks in a row- I'm sure that's a Deadpod record ;)

    Grateful Dead
    Cumberland County Civic Center
    Portland, ME 9/17/1982 - Friday

    One
    Bertha [6:25] >
    The Promised Land [4:02]
    Candyman [6:31] >
    C C Rider [8:16]
    Althea [7:47]
    Me And My Uncle [3:15] >
    Big River [5:36]
    Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:48]
    It's All Over Now [7:04]
    West L.A. Fadeaway [7:35]
    Throwing Stones [5:40] >
    Deal [5:43]

    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090624.mp3

    Many thanks for your kind support!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Dead Show/podcast for 8/30/24
    Aug 30 2024

    Holy Smokes! It's Labor Day weekend!

    Hopefully this second set from the second Field Trip at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds can help you get in the mood for some fun and frolic as we celebrate the passing of another summer...

    This one starts with the debut of 'Keep Your Day Job' -- and not in the encore slot! Another debut - 'West LA Fadeaway' is also on the menu here. The pre-drums 'Playin In the Band' lifts things up while the post drums 'Wheel'>'Other One' is probably the highlight of this set..

    Jerry pulls out a very unusual 'Dupree's Diamond Blues' as the encore here which I'm sure delighted the faithful..

    Grateful Dead
    Oregon Country Fairgrounds
    Veneta, OR 8/28/1982 - Saturday

    Two

    Keep Your Day Job [5:06]* >
    Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [6:42]
    West L.A. Fadeaway [7:03]*
    Far From Me [3:34] >
    Playing In The Band [11:03] >
    Drums >
    Space [5:56] >
    The Wheel [5:50] >
    The Other One [8:04] >
    Truckin' [6:11] >
    Black Peter [8:23] >
    Playing In The Band [3:18] >
    One More Saturday Night [4:33]

    Encore
    Dupree's Diamond Blues [5:48]
    *First time played

    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here;

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod083024.mp3

    On a very sad note, this one is dedicated to the memory of Steve Silberman who just passed .. sleep in the stars brother....

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Dead Show/podcast for 8/23/24
    Aug 23 2024

    This week's Deadpod features the second 'Field Trip' at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds in Veneta Oregon on August 28,1982.

    While not as famous, or as monumental, as the first Field Trip immortalized in the 'Sunshine Daydream' movie, this show has plenty of stellar moments and is certainly worthy of a listen.

    While the first set is not as packed with jaw-dropping moments as parts of set 2, there are plenty of interesting moments here. Brent and Jerry are both in fine form throughout. You can certainly tell when the boys get it all together here at the end of the set, with a wonderful 'China>Rider'.Just as in the first field trip, this combo gets everyone shakin' their bones and the band seems to hit the X factor here.

    Grateful Dead
    Oregon Country Fairgrounds
    Veneta, OR 8/28/1982 - Saturday

    One
    Bertha >
    New Minglewood Blues
    Tennessee Jed
    Me And My Uncle >
    Big River
    Althea
    It's All Over Now
    China Cat Sunflower >
    I Know You Rider

    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082324.mp3

    be well and look out for each other....

    my thanks for your kind support..

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    1 hr and 5 mins