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Dead Show/podcast for 7/18/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:31:36 -0500

This week we get to listen to the second set of the Dead's performance on 10/20/78 at Winterland in San Francisco.
I don't think there's really any throw-away tunes in this set - from the opening Half-Step->Franklins, to the exploratory(!) Dancin' In the Streets this is really classic, Good 'ol Grateful Dead.
The double encore, Johnny B Goode and Shakedown Street, just puts the band's own exclamation mark on this performance.. Enjoy.

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/20/78 - Friday
Two Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:03] > Franklin's Tower [10:49] ; Dancing In The Street [19:47] > Drums [7:#32] > Space [5:01] > Not Fade Away [7:25] > Black Peter [10:44] > Around And Around [9:09]
Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:16] ; Shakedown Street [7:04]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071808.mp3

Dead Show/podcast for 7/11/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:23:13 -0500

This week we're fortunate to have another of the 'From Egypt with Love' show recordings to share with you - this one is from 10/20/78 and has to rank as one of the best shows of that great year. This week we'll hear the first set - its really a rockin'/jammin' show and I know you'll enjoy 'They Love Each Other' and 'Tennessee Jed' among other treats:

Grateful Dead Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA 10/20/78 - Friday
One New Minglewood Blues [5:05] ; They Love Each Other [6:52] ; Cassidy [5:19] ; Dire Wolf [3:51] ; El Paso [4:21] ; Tennessee Jed [8:39] ; It's All Over Now [6:58] ; Loser [7:12] ; Lazy Lightnin' [3:33] > Supplication [4:33]

Next week I'll bring you the second set..
You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071108.mp3

Hope you are well and having a great weekend!

Dead Show/podcast for 7/04/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:49:59 -0500

Happy 4th of July!!
Since this week's Deadpod falls on the 4th I decided to share a show that ranks up with some of the most memorable I ever attended - July 4th, 1990 at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. Man was it ever *hot* - broiling - they had no ice at the venue.. I remember when certain substances kicked in and the sun was broiling us and we were giggling about that old frying pan commercial - "this is your brain on drugs".......
It was all worth it however when we were treated to this performance.. I'm bringing you the second set - which contains a fabulous Scarlet->Fire and a heart wrenching Stella Blue.. along with a rousing US Blues encore.. I hope you enjoy it!

Grateful Dead
Sandstone Amphitheatre Bonner Springs, KS 7/4/90 - Wednesday
Two Victim Or The Crime > Foolish Heart > Just A Little Light > Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Gimme Some Lovin' > Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia
Encore U.S. Blues

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod070408.mp3

I hope all of you have a WONDERFUL and SAFE 4th of July weekend!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/27/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:00:03 -0500

This week we'll get to hear the rest of the second set from April 4th, 1971 at the Manhattan Center in New York, New York. Personally, I can't get enough of this early Dead - its a real treat to hear Pigpen on Hard To Handle, as well as his organ throughout. The ending combo of Goin' Down The Road>Saint Stephen>Not Fade Away>Uncle John's Band is quite a tasty treat as well...

Grateful Dead Manhattan Center New York, NY
Date 4/4/71 - Sunday
Hard To Handle ; Deal ; Sugar Magnolia ; Casey Jones ; Good Lovin' ; Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Saint Stephen > Not Fade Away > Uncle John's Band

You can listen to the Deadpod here (but not live on kopn.org this week - I'll be away):
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062708.mp3

Have a great week everyone!!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/20/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:31:15 -0500

This week we have one of those great shows from 1971 - for a long time the only soundboard in circulation of this show only contained three songs - but luckily for us this has now surfaced and we have the pleasure of listening to this entire show..
I'll play the second set next week, but there's plenty to chew on here - notice of course the very last 'Easy Wind', and a fabulous 'Me & Bobby McGee'...

Grateful Dead Manhattan Center New York, NY
Date 4/4/71 - Sunday
One Bertha ; Me And My Uncle ; Next Time You See Me ; Morning Dew ; Playing In The Band [4:20] ; Loser ; Easy Wind [8:55] ; Me And Bobby McGee ; Greatest Story Ever Told > Johnny B. Goode

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062008.mp3

Have a wonderful week, and enjoy!!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/13/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:47:29 -0500

This week we get to hear the rest of that fine 1st set - and the entire 2nd set - from the classic performance of 5/4/77 at the Palladium in NYC., NY.
The first set ends with a fine and very well played Dancin' In the Streets, but the real meat of this show is the 2nd set, in my opinion. Here we have a monsterous 45 minute Terrapin->Playin'->Comes a Time->Playin that just will blow your socks off.
When the band finishes the Playin' reprise, the house lights come up and the show is over - there's nothing else they can add.. and I don't think anyone was complaining..
I think you'll agree....

Grateful Dead The Palladium New York, NY 5/4/77 - Wednesday
end of set 1: Looks Like Rain [8:16] ; Brown Eyed Women [5:05] ; Dancing In The Street [17:56]
Two Estimated Prophet [8:14] ; Scarlet Begonias [9:15] > Fire On The Mountain [11:06] ; Terrapin Station [9:40] > Playing In The Band [18:#12] > Comes A Time [10:52] > Playing In The Band [8:06]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod061308.mp3

Enjoy! :)

Dead Show podcast for 6/6/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:52:35 -0500

Somehow the month of May slipped by without my having posted something from that unbelievable month in GD history. I'm going to make up for that this week and next with this fat show from the GD archives. This show is somewhat overlooked all in all, with all the attention paid to some of the more famous shows during this month - but its well worth a listen..

Grateful Dead The Palladium New York, NY 5/4/77 - Wednesday
One Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [10:29] > Big River [6:37] ; They Love Each Other [6:46] ; New Minglewood Blues [4:44] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [6:43] ; Cassidy [4:39] ; Deal [6:18] ;

Please note - I had meant to include the entire first set this week but I made a mistake and didn't.. sorry! I'll include the missing songs in next week's Deadpod.

I do hope you enjoy this week's selection - I'll bring you the second set next week.

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod060608.mp3

Thanks so much for your support...

Dead show/podcast for 5/30/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:40:23 -0500

This week the conclusion of Bruce Hornsby's first show as a member of the band, 9/15/90 at Madison Square Garden. I think you'll especially enjoy the first half of this set which I find exceptionally well-played and tight throughout. You'll also want to listen to the only post-Brent 'Gimme Some Lovin' with Hornsby - very tasty stuff. The crowd really feeds the band on this one and its obvious throughout.

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/15/90 - Saturday
Two The Weight ; Playing In The Band > Crazy Fingers > Uncle John's Band >Drums > Space > Gimme Some Lovin' > All Along The Watchtower > Stella Blue > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away
Encore One More Saturday Night

You can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod053008.mp3

Thanks for all your support and have a great week!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/23/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:31:55 -0500

Hello friends ! I've had a longstanding request to play a Bruce Hornsby show and while this *is* an atypical one, nevertheless its a good one.. his very first show with the Dead, 9/15/90 from Madison Square Garden in New York. We'll play the first set this week, and I think you'll agree its loaded with energy. Jerry really enjoyed playing with Bruce right from the start as is evident in this recording..

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden New York , NY 9/15/90 - Saturday
One Touch Of Grey > Walkin' Blues ; Candyman ; Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues ; West L.A. Fadeaway ; When I Paint My Masterpiece ; Bird Song ; Box Of Rain

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod052308.mp3

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day everyone!

Dead Show/podcast for 5/16/08

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:21:54 -0500

This week a newly released sbd from 1972! I can't resist playing this one, and I think you'll agree that its more than worth your attention this week..
This is from November 15th, 1972, Oklahoma City, OK. All we have is the second set - but its a beauty...

Grateful Dead - November 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall - Oklahoma City, OK
Promised Land, Ramble on Rose, Mexicali Blues, Brokedown Palace, Playin In the Band,
Big Railroad Blues, Me & Bobby McGee, Wharf Rat, Sugar Magnolia, Not Fade Away->Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad -> Not Fade Away
E: Johnny B. Goode

Jerry's guitar work in Playin' was described as 'demonic' by one reviewer - I think you'll agree this is quite special.. I hope you enjoy it!!

As always you can listen to the Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod051608.mp3

I want to thank all of you who were able to contribute during our recent pledge drive - what a thrill it is having such a great group of listeners and friends!!

Thanks and be well!