Dead Show/podcast for 9/19/25

This week I have the pleasure of presenting this second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on September 11, 1981. 

They are energized throughout.. the opening Stranger builds until they go into a unique 'Franklin's Tower'. Garcia is firing here. Things calm a bit with the 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' but the 'He's Gone' that follows is first rate. Check out the jam at the end of 'Truckin' for some wonderful jamming into Drums. Post-drums is equally enjoyable with a fine 'Other One' leading into a great 'Morning Dew'. The 'Johnny B Goode' set closer seems appropriate.. 

 Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 9/11/1981 - Friday

Two     

Feel Like A Stranger [7:15] >
Franklin's Tower [13:33] 
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [5:34] 
He's Gone [12:35] >
Truckin' (1) [12:18] >
Drums [8:09] >
Space [5:29] >
The Other One [11:09] >
Morning Dew [10:55] >
Johnny B. Goode [4:19]

Encore     
Don't Ease Me In [3:01]
Comments     (1) {Truckin' [11:08] > Weir and Drummers Jam [1:10] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091925.mp3 

 

comin', comin', comin' around...

 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/12/25

 We celebrate the 82nd birthday of Mickey Hart this week with a great show that took place back on his 38th birthday at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California.

The recording starts with Joan Baez regaling Mickey with a 'Happy Birthday' chorus.. once we put that behind us we are led into a hot 'Minglewood' and then a quite nice 'They Love Each Other'. 

They amp it up a bit with a 'Mama Tried>Mexicali' then Jerry brings out 'Candyman', which leads into a 'Little Red Rooster'. A rocking 'Cumberland Blues' leads into a 'Beat It on Down the Line' and the audience tape lets us hear the crowd loving it.. 'Althea' that follows may be the highlight of the set, but the boys are not done here, with a 'Sailor>Saint' and 'Deal' to close out the first set....  

 

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 9/11/1981 - Friday

Set 1:

Banter (Happy Birthday Mickey!)
New New Minglewood Blues
They Love Each Other
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Candyman >
Little Red Rooster
Cumberland Blues >
Beat It On Down The Line
Althea
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance >
Deal
 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091225.mp3  

peace...  

Dead Show/podcast for 9/5/25

This week on the Deadpod we have the second set from the band's performance at the beautiful Greek Theater in Berkeley California on August 18, 1989. 

This is pretty classic Dead for this high water period of the band, with a groovin' 'Iko Iko' to open things up, followed by the mellow 'Looks Like Rain'. Jerry brings out a classic 'Terrapin Station' leading into a fine Drums and Space. I love the 'Crazy Fingers' out of space, and the 'Stella Blue' in the ballad slot hits just right. 

Following the rockin' 'Lovelight' we are treated to a double encore - with 'And We Bid You Goodnight' following a nice 'Black Muddy River'.

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 8/18/1989 - Friday

Two     

Iko Iko [5:52] 
Looks Like Rain [8:45] 
Terrapin Station [12:13] >
Drums [12:46] >
Space [8:32] >
Crazy Fingers [8:49] >
I Need A Miracle [4:35] >
Stella Blue [8:43] >
Throwing Stones [8:39] >
Turn On Your Love Light [6:22]

Encore 

Black Muddy River [6:09] 
And We Bid You Good Night [2:30] (1)

Comments     Rex Foundation Benefit. (1) and We Bid You Good Night was a second encore 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090525.mp3 

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod...  
     

Dead Show/podcast for 8/29/25

Happy Labor Day Weekend! I hope that this first set from the 2nd night of a 3 night Rex Benefit run at the Greek Theater is a great start to your holiday! 

This is a fine recording of the band during one of their more interesting periods. 'Cold Rain and Snow' is always a great opener and I loved the 'Row Jimmy';.  I even found the Minglewood to be quite good... and the first set Victim is unusual and goes into a very nice 'Bird Song'. The second set which we'll hear next week is more improvisational, but I hope you enjoy this fine first set.. 

Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
Berkeley, CA 8/18/1989 - Friday

One     
Cold Rain And Snow [6:11]  
New Minglewood Blues [7:21]  
Row Jimmy [9:07]  
When I Paint My Masterpiece [5:02]  
Built To Last [4:39]  
Victim Or The Crime [6:01]  
Bird Song [11:23]  
The Promised Land [4:23] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082925.mp3  

I hope you have a safe and fun holiday... thanks so much for your support!  

Dead Show/podcast for 8/22/25

 We continue this week with the second set from August 5, 1979 at Oakland California. 

This set starts with a fine 'Scarlet>Fire' - a warning there is a cut in the Scarlet (sadly there are several on this tape but I feel that the show still deserves your attention). The transition to 'Fire' is wonderful, as is Garcia's solo there. 'Estimated' and 'Eyes of the World' follow, then we are treated with Hamza el-Din in Drums, and a nice transition into 'Not Fade Away'. The notable 3 encores really stand out, sadly there is another cut at the end of 'Johnny B Goode' .. 

I hope you enjoy it !

 

Grateful Dead
Oakland Auditorium
Oakland, CA
8/5/1979 - Sunday

Two     

Scarlet Begonias [10:48] >
Fire On The Mountain [12:32] ;
Estimated Prophet [11:20] >
Eyes Of The World [9:59] >
Drums [4:#40] >
Ollin Arrageed (1) [9:30] >
Space [2:18] >
Not Fade Away [12:37] >
Wharf Rat [9:41] >
Around And Around [7:46]

Encore     
Bertha [6:46] >
Good Lovin' [7:04] ;
Johnny B. Goode [3:09#]

Comments     (1) with Hamza el-Din 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082225.mp3 

Thank you for your kind support.  

Dead Show/podcast for 8/15/25

The dog days of August are upon us.. but hopefully this week's Deadpod can see us through.. this is a good one from August 5, 1979 in Oakland. The first set certainly starts out rather laid back and so is perhaps fitting for the time... check out the transition from 'Franklin's' into 'Me & My Uncle'.. The set is well played in my opinion and the recording is good - I will tell you there is a brutal cut at the end of the 'Althea' .. ouch .. the transition from 'Lost Sailor' into 'Althea' is sweet however.. 

 Grateful Dead
Oakland Auditorium
Oakland, CA
8/5/1979 - Sunday 

One     
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:09] >
Franklin's Tower [11:06] >
Me And My Uncle [3:12] >
Big River [5:50] 
Candyman [7:08] 
It's All Over Now [9:10] 
Brown Eyed Women [5:21] 
Lost Sailor [6:38] >
Althea [9:15] 
The Promised Land [4:08]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081525.mp3  

Stay cool and be kind ;)