The Deadpod

Dead Show/podcast for 11/06/09

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:08:00 PST

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 Dead
Cotterell Gym, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
11-4-77
Set 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.mp3

thanks for listening - and enjoy the show!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/30/09

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:57:14 PDT

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 Dead
10-26-80 (Sun)
electric (continued)
Samson & Delilah
Althea
Estimated Prophet->
He's Gone->
jam->
Drumz->
Space->
Not Fade Away->
Stella Blue->
Good Lovin'
E: Brokedown Palace

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod103009.mp3

Thanks so much for your kind support! and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/23/09

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:28:50 PDT

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 Dead
Radio City Music Hall
10/26/80 - Sunday

One : 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 Women

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod102309.mp3

Be well and be kind to each other my friends..

Dead Show/podcast for 10/16/09

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:09:34 PDT

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 Dead
Hartford Civic Center
Hartford, CT.
October 15, 1983

set 2:
China Cat-> 6:17.47
I Know You Rider 7:26.39
Playing in the Band-> 16:03.70
China Doll-> 7:55.08
Drums-> 8:44.38
Space-> 9:44.16
Saint Stephen-> 7:52.60
Throwing Stones-> 9:02.12
Saturday Night 4:43.08
encore:
Brokedown Palace 5:53.00

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod101609.mp3

thanks for picking us up - and for your support my friends.

PS Happy Birthday Bobby Weir!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/9/09

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:16:00 PDT

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 Dead
Hartford Civic Center
Hartford, CT.
October 15, 1983

Tuning->
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.mp3

My 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 10/2/09

henriksonj@missouri.edu (John Henrikson) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:14:31 PDT

this week's Deadpod features the 2nd set of this entertaining show from 9/24/91, Boston MA.
Its one of those second sets that I really enjoy the song choices.. China->Rider is always a keeper, and Man Smart, Woman Smarter always got everyone on their feet! The Ship of Fools->Dark Star is fine as well. A rare Foolish Heart out of space, and one of these later day 'Standing On the Moon's that is very mellow.. The Weight encore caps a set that really does move my soul.

9/24/91 - Grateful Dead
Boston Garden - Boston, MA

China Cat Sunflower ->
I Know You Rider ->
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) ->
Ship Of Fools ->
Dark Star ->
Drums ->
Space ->
Foolish Heart ->
I Need A Miracle ->
Standing On The Moon ->
Around And Around

Encore:
Crowd/Tuning
The Weight

The Ship of Fools goes out to the Captain.. my dear brother who is fighting cancer right now..
Be strong and know we love you...........

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod100209.mp3

Be kind my friends.. .