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J.Henrikson

a weekly hour of the best live Grateful Dead music

The Deadpod

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 11/7/25

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 10/31/25

This week we have an intimate performance, and the very first Rex Benefit show which happened to be the first show performed in 1984. This comes from the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael, CA on March 28th, 1984. Even at this time, this was one of the smallest venues the band would preform in, and since it was a Rex Benefit show, you get the feeling that they were trying to put on a special show for family and friends. While the first set doesn't contain the surprises of set 2, its still a very nice and relaxing hour of music. I guess I'm continuing my 'audience tape appreciation' run of Deadpods - not planned, but I came across this recording and thought it deserved some exposure. 
 
I hope you enjoy it.. 
 
 
 
Grateful Dead
 
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium
 
San Rafael, CA
 
3/28/84 - Wednesday
 
 
 
One
 
 
 
Iko Iko ;
 
C C Rider ;
 
Loser ;
 
El Paso ;
 
West L.A. Fadeaway ;
 
Beat It On Down The Line ;
 
Candyman ;
 
Let It Grow
 
 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030119.mp3
 
 
 
As always, your support allows the Deadpod to live! thank you!

Dead Show/podcast for 3/1/19

This wasn't the show I'd planned on presenting this week.. I thought oh this was too long.. but after listening to what I had prepared, and listening to this again, well, it was no choice.. so from the great year of 1973, we bring you the band's performance from May 20th, 1973 at Santa Barbra California..
 
Now this isn't your typical 2 1/2 hour show.. this one is going to stretch out for probably 3 weeks, as this was a *full* three set show. There are a few imperfections in the recording but overall for its age it is remarkable and I'm certain you'll enjoy it....
 
 
 
Grateful Dead
 
Campus Stadium - University Of California
 
Santa Barbara, CA
 
5/20/73 - Sunday
 
One
 
Bertha [5:39] ;
 
Me And My Uncle [2:57] ;
 
Box Of Rain [4:51] ;
 
Deal [4:34] ;
 
Looks Like Rain [6:33] ;
 
Tennessee Jed [7:33] ;
 
The Race Is On [2:56] ;
 
China Cat Sunflower [6:05] >
 
Jam [1:26] >
 
I Know You Rider [5:14] ;
 
Beat It On Down The Line [3:01] ;
 
They Love Each Other [5:14] ;
 
Playing In The Band [18:#38]
 
 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051118.mp3
 
 
 
Excuse my brevity, this one was put together under some deadline pressure... :)
 
 
 
thanks for your support, I couldn't bring you the Deadpod without it...

Dead Show/podcast for 5/11/18

First off - Happy New Year! Always a significant date on the touring calendar, the NYE run has seen many great shows over the years. I've decided to bring you one from 39 years ago, 12/29/78 at Pauley Pavilion at UCLA in Los Angeles CA. This rather long first set is a combination of slower Garcia ballads and rockin' Weir covers.. but it all works and I hope you'll enjoy it. An opening 'Jack Straw' is always a treat, and this one is quite welcome.. 'They Love Each Other' follows, then Bobby brings out a nice 'Mama Tried' into 'Mexicali Blues'. Garcia again slows it down a bit with a soulful 'Loser'. Other highlights in the firs set include a great rockin' 'Passenger' followed by a 'Tennessee Jed' with a great Garcia solo. 'Sugaree' that follows the 'Minglewood' is very tasty as well!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grateful Dead
 
Pauley Pavilion - University of California
 
Los Angeles, CA
 
12/30/78 - Saturday
 
One
 
Jack Straw [5:28] ;
 
They Love Each Other [6:58] ;
 
Mama Tried [2:24] >
 
Mexicali Blues [3:56] ;
 
Loser [7:15] ;
 
Looks Like Rain [7:54] ;
 
Stagger Lee [5:33] ;
 
Passenger [5:00] ;
 
Tennessee Jed [8:44] ;
 
New Minglewood Blues [5:14] ;
 
Sugaree [9:15] ;
 
The Promised Land [4:28]
 
 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122917.mp3
 
 
 
I wish for everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
Be safe and hope for better days...
 
 
 
thank you my friends for your support....

Dead Show/podcast for 12/29/17

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This week we are back in Miami for the 2nd set of an incredible show the Dead played back on June 23rd, 1974. This set starts with a beautiful jam into Ship of Fools. The pace picks up with a sprightly Big River, featuring some great Garcia runs. Jerry slows the pace again with a soulful, 'Black Peter'. 'Around and Around' gets the show swinging again and them we're transported to deep space for a wonderful 'Dark Star ->Spanish Jam' - this one was chosen to appear on the 'So Many Roads' compilation for good reason.. sit down and soak this up.
 
The jam dissolves into a swinging 'U.S. Blues'; I really enjoy Keith's contributions here, a great jazzy take. A nice 'Uncle John's Band' follows and goes into a set closing 'One More Saturday Night'. They return with a 'Casey Jones' encore.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, FL (6/23/74)
 
 
 
Three
 
Jam [4:09] >
 
Ship Of Fools [6:09] ;
 
Big River [4:54] ;
 
Black Peter [9:44] ;
 
Around And Around [5:08] ;
 
Dark Star Jam [18:15] >
 
Spanish Jam [4:02] >
 
U.S. Blues [8:03] ;
 
Uncle John's Band [7:59] >
 
One More Saturday Night [4:45]
 
Encore
 
Casey Jones [5:50]
 
 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062317.mp3
 
 
 
My thanks to the kind friends who have supported the Deadpod and make it Â possible!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/23/17

This week's Deadpod features a really fine show and recording from April 21, 1971.. often overshadowed by the 'closing of the Filmore East' recordings which happened soon afterwards I am certain you'll enjoy the fire and energy on this recording. The highlights of this first set are numerous but I'm sure you're going to enjoy Drums with only Billy on the kit and Pigpen both on the 'Big Boss Man' and a classic 'Hard to Handle' love his harp! Wharf Rat is superb as well, as is a personal favorite, the Cumberland Blues. 
 
 
 
Grateful Dead
 
Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, RI
 
4/21/71 - Wednesday
 
 
 
One
 
 
 
Casey Jones [5:13] 
 
Mama Tried [2:33] 
 
Big Boss Man [4:52] 
 
Loser [6:27]
 
Truckin' [7:48] > 
 
Drums [4:16] > 
 
The Other One [11:12] > 
 
Wharf Rat [9:33] 
 
Hard To Handle [8:52] 
 
Cumberland Blues [4:29] 
 
Bird Song [8:06] 
 
Me And Bobby McGee [5:22]
 
 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 
 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042817.mp3
 
 
 
Your support keeps the Deadpod rolling out new episodes each week. Thank you!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/28/17

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at a Rex Foundation benefit on April 1st, 1984. There's lots of Garcia to love here, from the Help->Slip-Frank, through Terrapin and Morning Dew.. We even have a Touch of Grey encore.. really this one is a 'greatest hits' set list, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have..
 
 
 
Grateful Dead
 Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium
 San Rafael, CA
 4/1/84 - Sunday
 
 
 
Two
 
 
 
Help On The Way [3:12] >
 Slipknot! [5:29] >
 Franklin's Tower [11:27] >
 Samson And Delilah [7:32] ;
 Terrapin Station [12:18] >
 Drums [4:37#] >
 Space [4:48] >
 Morning Dew [12:19] ;
 I Need A Miracle [3:18] >
 Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:29] >
 Good Lovin' [8:27]
 Encore
 Touch Of Grey [6:35]
 
 
 
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
 
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040717.mp3
 
 
 
thank you my friends for your support of the Deadpod!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/7/17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
 
This week we have a fine request from a great friend of the Deadpod for a show from March 31st, 1973 - Buffalo N.Y.
 
You really never go wrong with a show from that year so I'm happy to oblige.. we'll hear set 1 this week. While there are many great highlights here, overall I simply love the sound of Garcia's guitar. Watch out for Donna on Playin' In the Band ;)
 

 War Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo NY (3/31/73) Mississippi Half-Step The Race Is On Sugaree Mexicali Blues Box of Rain Tennessee Jed Jack Straw Big Railroad Blues El Paso Row Jimmy Looks Like Rain They Love Each Other Playing in the Band You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031717.mp3 Thank you so much to my friends whose support of the Deadpod makes it possible each week.. :)

Dead Show/podcast for 3/17/17

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