Dead Show/podcast for 11/7/25

This week's Deadpod takes us to Chicago - to the Uptown Theater home of many fine Grateful Dead shows. This one is from Saturday, November 18, 1978. 

Our tape starts, unfortunately, with an abbreviated 'Jack Straw', but what we have shows us the energy the band came on stage with on this evening. A soulful 'Candyman' follows, then the 'Me & My Uncle>Big River' combo - marked by an exceptional Big River marked by some very nice solos by Garcia. He's just warming up however, as he follows with a great 'Sugaree' The rest of the set is equally well played, but I want to point out the beautiful 'From the Heart of Me' that Donna Jean Godchaux performs. She sings this one beautifully, and I wanted to bring us a reminder of just how great she was. I'm very saddened by her passing as I'm sure you are as well.. 

 Grateful Dead
Uptown Theatre
Chicago, IL 11/18/1978 - Saturday

One     
Jack Straw [5:37]  
Candyman [7:13]  
Me And My Uncle [2:58] > 
Big River [6:11]  
Sugaree [13:53]  
El Paso [4:10]  
Stagger Lee [6:05]  
It's All Over Now [6:44]  
From The Heart Of Me [3:29]  
The Music Never Stopped [7:37] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110725.mp3  

 

"When I awoke the stars were out
And shining, shining for you and me
All I ever want to be
Safe and warm
In your arms
All I have from the heart of me"
 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/31/25

 Happy Halloween!! 

In honor of the fact that this week's Deadpod falls on Halloween, I decided to go back and find an appropriate show that the band played on this date... I think this one from 1969 is certainly worthy of a listen.. 

The show starts out with a truly nasty recording of Casey Jones - I left it in for the sake of completeness, but I hope you will stick with it as the recording greatly improves after that. There is a fair bit of hiss throughout but nevertheless this is a wonderful artifact of the young Grateful Dead.. 

The Cryptical>Drums>OtherOne>Cryptical has a wild drum segment that is great fun, and the China>Rider has a very nice transition jam between them. 

The second set highlights include a Pigpen taking over at the end here, with the last three songs showcasing his blues delivery. 'Easy Wind' was still relatively new - this is the 7th time played, and the tape ends with a massive 30+minute Lovelight ;) 

 Grateful Dead
10/31/69
San Jose State University San Jose, CA

One:
Casey Jones
Yellow Dog Story
Dire Wolf
It Hurts Me Too
Cryptical Envelopment>
Drums>
The Other One>
Cryptical Envelopment> 2
China Cat Sunflower> Jam>
 I Know You Rider
 
Two:
High Time
Sittin' On Top Of The World
Next Time You See Me>
Easy Wind
Turn On Your Lovelight
COMMENTS  Casey Jones cuts in just after the first notes of the tune.
Lovelight cuts off during the final flourishes.  DeadBase IX lists a Mama Tried after I Know You Rider.

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod103125.mp3

Have a safe and fun Halloween !!! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/24/25

We continue with the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas Texas back on Saturday, October 15, 1977. 

The 'Samson and Delilah' opener is a great start to a fine set.. Donna follows with a nice version of 'Sunrise'. The 'Terrapin Station' that follows is not as monumental in its buildup as some but is a fine delivery by Garcia. The meat of this set comes with a very nice 'Saint Stephen' into 'Not Fade Away' into a sweet 'Stella Blue'.. the band then rolls into a rockin' 'Sugar Magnolia' to close the second set. 

They return for a double encore, with 'Truckin' leading into the obligatory, but rockin' 'One More Saturday Night'.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 10/15/1977 - Saturday

Two

Samson And Delilah [7:02] ;
Sunrise [3:41] ;
Terrapin Station [11:03] >
Saint Stephen [8:19] >
Not Fade Away [10:42] >
Stella Blue [9:17] >
Sugar Magnolia [11:07]

Encore   

 Truckin' [8:09] >
One More Saturday Night [4:53]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102425.mp3  

Thanks so much for your kind support! 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/17/25

This week we join the Dead as they play the last show of a 3 show run in Texas during October 1977. This one takes place on the campus of SMU in Dallas Texas on October 15. 

The first set opens with a spirited 'Bertha' into 'Good Lovin'. They move into a more laid back mood with 'They Love Each Other' then the 'Mama Tried' into 'Big River' ramps things bck up. A nice 'Ramble on Rose' is marred here with a nasty cut..sorry about that. The 'Peggy O' that follows 'Looks Like Rain' has some very nice vocals, and the set-closing 'Let It Grow' has some nice jamming to close the set.  

Grateful Dead
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 10/15/1977 - Saturday

One

Bertha--> (7:19)
Good Lovin' (7:55)
They Love Each Other (8:32)
Mama Tried--> (2:34)
Big River (6:05)
Ramble On Rose// (6:00)
Looks Like Rain (9:17)
Peggy-O (7:36)
Let It Grow (11:27)
 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101725.mp3   

I hope you enjoy the show.. 

btw - if you are on facebook you can join our discussion there at: the Deadpod group. I'm always looking for inspiration :)  

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/10/25

This week here on the Deadpod is a fine second set from the band's show over in London England on October 4, 1981.

I'm sure you'll agree that this is a fine performance by the boys.. Some of the highlights are a smokin' Samson and Delilah, the jam between Scarlet and Fire, and an interesting 'Lost Sailor'. Drums is notable for the 'Spanish Jam' leading into a fine 'Other One'. All this is captured in a fine recording.. 

Grateful Dead
Rainbow Theatre
London, England 10/4/1981 - Sunday

Two     

Cold Rain And Snow [6:25] >
Samson And Delilah [7:#09] 
Scarlet Begonias [12:20] >
Fire On The Mountain [11:36] 
Lost Sailor [7:52] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:#21] >
Space [1:58] >
Drums [4:36#] >
Space [11:21] >
The Other One [7:54] >
Wharf Rat [9:47] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:06]

Encore     
Don't Ease Me In [3:11] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101025.mp3  

Never miss a Sunday show!  

Dead Show/podcast for 10/3/25

This week the Deadpod travels to London England, to the Rainbow Theater, where the band played eight wonderful shows during 1981. This was the next to last performance at the Rainbow, on October 4, 1981. 

This recording really highlights Brent and Garcia.. its a bright and open recording I think you'll enjoy. Some of the highlights are the Jack-A-Roe, Beat It On Down the Line, and Brown Eyed Women that come in the middle of the set, but there are really no clunkers here in my opinion. The set closing Deal is a smoker as always... 

Grateful Dead
Rainbow Theatre
London, England 10/4/1981 - Sunday

One     

Jack Straw [5:58]  
Friend Of The Devil [8:57] > 
El Paso [4:54]  
Jack-A-Roe [4:30]  
Beat It On Down The Line [2:56]  
Brown Eyed Women[5:02]  
New Minglewood Blues [5:#58]  
Row Jimmy [10:57]  
Let It Grow [11:59]> 
Deal [8:42] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100325.mp3 

My thanks for your kind support, hope you enjoy the show!