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J.Henrikson

a weekly hour of the best live Grateful Dead music

The Deadpod

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!

Dead Show/podcast for 10/3/25

Here's some old-fashioned, good ol' Grateful Dead for you.. 
 
This week from September 18, 1970 at the Fillmore East in New York City.. we have a partial soundboard tape that has somehow survived these years to bring us back to what it was like to hear the boys in that magical space. 
 
The first two songs, Truckin' and Black Peter, are from the acoustic set - with Pigpen on piano on Truckin' and David Nelson mandolin on Black Peter... 
 
The end of the electric set which we have here is blessed with a rare 'Operator' and two really well jammed out numbers - Dancin' in the Streets and Good Lovin'. 
 
This is a beautiful recording .. soak it up. 
 
Grateful Dead
 Fillmore East
 New York, NY
 1970-09-18 - Friday
 
 Acoustic Set
 
 01. Truckin'
 
 02. Black Peter
 
 End of Electric Set
 
 03. Me & My Uncle
 
 04. Operator
 
 05. Dancin' In The Streets
 06. St. Stephen >
 
 07. Not Fade Away >
 
 08. Good Lovin'
 09. And We Bid You Goodnight
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
 
 http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092625.mp3
 
'Everybody form a big long line and dance around now.....'

Dead Show/podcast for 9/26/25

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

Dead Show/podcast for 9/19/25

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 9/12/25

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 9/5/25

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 8/2925

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 8/22/25

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 ;)

Dead Show/podcast for 8/15/25

Hey Now! Wasn't sure I could get this one out, but here goes :) 
 
This is the second set from the band's performance on August 12, 1972 at Sacramento California. 
 
I think you'll enjoy this set, there is some fine jamming here.. the opening GSET, does have the first frew notes cut.. Ramble on Rose, follows and Beat It Down the Line.. including some chatter :) 
 
The heart of the set comes as the following He's Gone goes into Drums and then into a roaring 'Other One'.. this is a beautiful set culminating in a 'Black Peter' (the only time Black Peter appeared seg'd into an Other One). The 'Truckin' that follows is a highlight as well. 
 
Hope you enjoy! \
 
Grateful Dead
 Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
 Sacramento, CA 8/12/1972 - Saturday
 
 Two 
 
 Greatest Story Ever Told [#5:10] 
 Ramble On Rose [5:51] 
 Beat It On Down The Line [3:07] 
 He's Gone [8:53] >
 Drums [2:48] >
 The Other One [16:45] >
 Black Peter [8:54] >
 The Other One [3:45] 
 Truckin' [11:44] 
 Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [6:05] >
 Sugar Magnolia [3:21#]
 
 Encore 
 One More Saturday Night 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
 
 http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080825.mp3 
 
The Days Between are almost over.. but our love is real and not fade away!

Dead Show/podcast for 8/8/25

Here we are - Jerry's Birthday and the start of the Days Between - as well as the day of the first of the GD 60 concerts out in San Francisco! I do envy all those able to attend! In the meantime we have a fine show from August of 1972 to start the celebrations on this week's Deadpod.
 
 This comes from Sacramento California on August 12, 1972. We will listen to the long first set this week - then the second set when I return in two weeks. I have to be gone next week and due to the constraints of posting on my podcast host I will be unable to have another Deadpod ready for next Friday. 
 
You will find lots to enjoy here - Keith and Donna are still settling in as the band adjusts to no Pigpen, but there is plenty of great music here. I will simply call your attention to the fine jazzy 'Bird Song' and of course the 'Playin' In the Band'. There is a rare 1st set 'Stella Blue' and plenty of rocking here as well. The band is also quite chatty which is always fun to hear. 
 
 
 
Grateful Dead
 Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
 Sacramento, CA 8/12/1972 - Saturday 
 
 One 
 
 The Promised Land [2:54] 
 Sugaree [7:16] 
 Me And My Uncle [2:57] 
 Bird Song [10:25] 
 Black Throated Wind [6:31] 
 Deal [5:14] 
 El Paso [2:51#] 
 Tennessee Jed [#2:33] 
 Playing In The Band [12:30] 
 Big Railroad Blues [4:05] 
 Cumberland Blues [6:42] 
 Stella Blue [7:26] 
 Jack Straw [#3:38] 
 Casey Jones [6:26] 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
 
 http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080125.mp3
 
Thank you my friends for your kind support.

Dead Show/podcast for 8/1/25

This week's Deadpod features the second set from January 18, 1979 at Providence Rhode Island. 
 
This is a rather unique second set as there is no drums/space segment here, unique since the band started introducing them as a matter of course back in the spring of 1978. It would be the last show without one for a long time. It's a solid show, in my opinion, the highlight being a raucous 'Trucking' that even includes Phil singing, and a solid 'Other One'. 
 
Hope you enjoy it..
 
Grateful Dead
 Providence Civic Center
 Providence, RI 1/18/1979 - Thursday
 
 Two 
 
 I Need A Miracle [6:14] >
 Bertha [6:58] >
 Good Lovin' [6:41] >
 From The Heart Of Me [3:45]
 Ship Of Fools [8:04]
 He's Gone [12:33] >
 Truckin' [10:02] >
 The Other One [11:#13] >
 Wharf Rat [10:03] >
 Around And Around [7:13]
 
 Encore 
 U.S. Blues [5:16] 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
 
 http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod011725.mp3 
 
Thank you friends for your kind support of the Deadpod

Dead Show/podcast for 1/17/25

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