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This week's Deadpod features the Grateful Dead's second set from June 4, 1978, at Campus Stadium, University of California, Santa Barbara—a show that captures the band in a confident and fluid late-'70s mode.
The set opens with a lively "Samson and Delilah," followed by a nicely rendered "Ship of Fools" that provides an early contrast in mood. The improvisational core begins with "Estimated Prophet," which unfolds patiently before transitioning into a bright and engaging "Eyes of the World." (nevermind Bobby stepping on Jerry's solo). The Eyes is a bit on the fast side, I wonder if the presence of Ken Kesey and the Thunder machine had something to do with that?
"Drums" and a concise "Space" serve as a bridge into the closing sequence, where a driving "Not Fade Away" builds into "Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad" and a high-energy "Around and Around." The set is capped by a pair of encores—"U.S. Blues" and "Sugar Magnolia"—that bring the performance to an upbeat conclusion.
Overall, this is a well-paced and cohesive second set, offering both strong song performances and a satisfying improvisational arc. As always, I hope you enjoy the listen.Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA 6/4/1978 - Sunday
Two
Samson And Delilah [6:34]
Ship Of Fools [6:57]
Estimated Prophet [10:40] >
Eyes Of The World [10:16] >
Drums [10:#16] >
Space (1) [4:21] >
Not Fade Away [8:04] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:29] >
Around And Around [7:27]
Encores
U.S. Blues [5:09]
Sugar Magnolia [7:51]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod062626.mp3
As always thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!
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This week's Deadpod takes us back to sunny California for a Sunday show at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on June 4, 1978.
This is their first show in about a month following the excellent Spring tour, and the band sounds like they're in great spirits—evidenced both by the between-song banter and the upbeat performances throughout the set. A somewhat unusual pairing opens things up, with "Bertha" flowing into "Good Lovin'"—be sure to listen for Garcia's vocal touches there.
You might also notice Bobby's vocal substitution in "Me and My Uncle," a small but interesting moment. The whole set is strong, but highlights for me include a particularly expressive "Looks Like Rain" and, of course, a very satisfying "Tennessee Jed." Things nearly get out of hand on the closing "Jack Straw," which makes for a fun finish.
Grateful Dead
Campus Stadium - University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA
6/4/1978 - SundayOne
Bertha [7:01] >
Good Lovin' [6:21]
Dire Wolf [3:21]
Me And My Uncle [3:04] >
Big River [6:03]
Brown Eyed Women [5:02]
Looks Like Rain [7:35]
Tennessee Jed [8:20]
Jack Straw [5:21]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061926.mp3We'll play the second set next week. For now, I hope you enjoy this fine show from June of 1978. My thanks, as always, for your kind support.
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This week's Deadpod features the second set from June 6th, 1992, a performance that captures the Grateful Dead's late-era mix of looseness, drive, and exploratory spirit. The set opens on a joyful note with "Iko Iko," before shifting into a spacious "Estimated Prophet" that leads into a rare second-set "The Same Thing." From there, the mood turns inward with a heartfelt "He's Gone," setting up the transition into "Drums" and "Space." Out of "Space," the band launches a powerful "The Other One," bringing a darker, more intense energy before easing into "The Wheel." The closing run of "Throwing Stones" and "One More Saturday Night" delivers the expected early-'90s punch. The encore pairing of "Baba O'Riley" and "Tomorrow Never Knows" is a highlight, underscoring the band's willingness in this period to reinterpret classic rock and psychedelic touchstones in their own voice. It's a well-paced, engaging second set that offers a rewarding snapshot of the Dead in 1992.
Grateful Dead
Rich Stadium
Orchard Park, NY 6/6/1992 - Saturday
Two
Iko Iko ;
Estimated Prophet >
The Same Thing >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
The Wheel >
Throwing Stones >
One More Saturday Night
Encore
Baba O'Riley >
Tomorrow Never KnowsYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061226.mp3
As always my sincere thanks for your kind support..
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This week's Deadpod comes from a listener request, as we head to Buffalo, New York, and the Grateful Dead's performance at Rich Stadium on June 6, 1992. It's firmly in the early '90s period, with Vince Welnick on keys and the band leaning into a more polished, modern sound while still drawing on their deep songbook.
In this first set we get a very '90s opener with "Touch of Grey" into "Greatest Story Ever Told," followed by a focused "Althea" and a lively "It's All Over Now." The mood then shifts into a more acoustic‑flavored stretch with "Friend of the Devil" and "When I Paint My Masterpiece," before the set closes out with a sing‑along "Ramble On Rose" and a "Let It Grow" that brings some welcome late‑set energy and improvisation. This week we'll feature that opening set; we'll return to Buffalo next week for the second set and its high‑energy closing stretch.
I hope you enjoy this listener‑selected trip back to June 6, 1992 in Buffalo.Grateful Dead
Rich Stadium
Orchard Park, NY 6/6/1992 - Saturday
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Touch Of Grey
Greatest Story Ever Told
Althea
It's All Over Now
Friend Of The Devil
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Ramble On Rose
Let It GrowYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod060526.mp3
My thanks for your kind support!
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This week's Deadpod continues our visit to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, as we present the second set from May 8, 1981. After last week's well‑played opening set, the band comes out strong here with a big "Shakedown Street" into "Samson and Delilah," then digs deep with "Terrapin Station" flowing into a wide‑open "Playin' in the Band" and on through Drums and Space. Ken Kesey even joins in on harmonica during Space and the "U.S. Blues" encore, adding a unique extra flavor to the proceedings. The home stretch features a fiery "Not Fade Away," a beautiful "Stella Blue," and a rousing "Sugar Magnolia," capped by that "U.S. Blues" encore that feels just right for this time of year.
Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 5/8/1981 - Friday
Two
Shakedown Street [16:09] >
Samson And Delilah [6:50] ;
Terrapin Station[12:28] >
Playing In The Band [16:27] >
Drums [4:#36] >
Space** [6:30] >
Not Fade Away [9:17] >
Stella Blue [9:24] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:58]
Encore
U.S. Blues** [5:37]
Comments **with Ken Kesey on harmonica You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052926.mp3
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For this Memorial Day weekend edition of the Deadpod, we're traveling to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, for the Grateful Dead's spring tour stop on May 8, 1981. This is early‑'80s Brent Mydland era, and the band sounds sharp and energized: Jerry's in good voice, Brent's keys add color and bounce, and the rhythm section keeps everything moving with plenty of drive and nuance.
In this first installment we feature the opening set, a compact but very satisfying run that opens with "Jack Straw" and "Peggy‑O," moves through "Me and My Uncle," "Big River," "Loser," and "Althea," and builds to a strong "Let It Grow" before closing with "Don't Ease Me In." Next week we'll return to Nassau for the second set, highlighted by a big "Shakedown Street" opener, a deep "Terrapin Station" into "Playin' in the Band" sequence, and a powerful closing stretch that feels just right for the start of summer.
I hope you enjoy this slice of May 1981 from Nassau.Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY
5/8/1981 - Friday
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Jack Straw [5:38] ;
Peggy-O [6:47] ;
Me And My Uncle [2:59] >
Big River [5:39] ;
Loser [8:05] ;
C C Rider [7:49] ;
Althea [8:43] >
Let It Grow[10:27] >
Don't Ease Me In [3:12]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod052226.mp3
Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend.....
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This week on the Deadpod, we travel to Nassau Coliseum on May 14th, 1980, for a second set that finds the Grateful Dead settling confidently into the early Brent Mydland era. The band sounds relaxed yet focused, blending that familiar late‑70s drive with a more expansive, textural approach.
The set opens with the cool, pulsing groove of "Feel Like a Stranger" and flows into a beautifully unhurried "Sugaree," then turns inward with the reflective pairing of "Lost Sailor" and "Saint of Circumstance." From there, the music loosens into space, only to coalesce again around a heartfelt "Comes a Time" and a powerful "Other One" that still crackles with unpredictability.
Things land on more earthbound ground with a tender "Black Peter" and a burst of rock and roll energy to close. It's a spring 1980 Nassau journey that moves like a tide—easy, searching, and full of subtle turns, a fine snapshot of where the band was heading at the dawn of a new decade.
Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY
5/14/1980 - Wednesday
Two
Feel Like A Stranger [8:03] >
Sugaree [11:15] >
Lost Sailor [6:18] >
Saint Of Circumstance [6:01] >
Space [2:50] >
Comes A Time [8:24] >
The Other One [7:37] >
Drums [8:45] >
Space [3:11] >
Black Peter [9:17] >
Around And Around [3:57] >
Johnny B. Goode [4:09]Encore
Don't Ease Me In (audience version)
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod051526.mp3
My thanks for your kind support
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The Dead have a long history of great Spring performances, and 1980 was no exception. This week we go to Nassau for the May 14, 1980 show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. This was the first night of a three‑show run, with the last two nights later compiled on the 2002 "Go To Nassau" release, leaving this opening show as the odd one out from the official catalog.
This show comes shortly after the "Go To Heaven" release, so they open with "Alabama Getaway." Jerry gives us a fine reading of "Candyman," and the arrangements on Weir's "country" tunes—"Mexicali Blues" and "El Paso"—are rockin'. "Tennessee Jed" follows, with Brent providing a lovely counterpoint to Garcia's leads. "Let It Grow" then leads into a still‑new "Althea." Another "Go To Heaven" tune follows, Brent's "Easy to Love You," which leads into a rocking, set‑closing "Music Never Stopped."
Let's settle in at Nassau Coliseum, May 14, 1980, on this week's Deadpod.Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 5/14/1980 - Wednesday
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Alabama Getaway [4:10] >
The Promised Land [4:08] ;
Candyman [7:32] ;
Mexicali Blues [4:33] >
El Paso [4:22] ;
Tennessee Jed [9:25] ;
Let It Grow [9:00] >
Althea [8:15] ;
Easy To Love You [3:49] >
The Music Never Stopped [7:38]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050826.mp3
As always my sincere thanks for your kind support.
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This week's Deadpod takes us back to Pasadena, California, and the Rose Palace on May 10, 1969. This is a fierce, high-energy slice of early Dead, complete with a few rough edges from the road. "Hard To Handle" and "Morning Dew" both run into technical trouble, with the band's frustration coming through loud and clear, but the real centerpiece here is the long psychedelic run from "Dark Star" into "Saint Stephen," "The Eleven," and a nearly half-hour "Turn On Your Love Light."
It's primal Dead, unpredictable and powerful, with all the danger and electricity of 1969 still crackling through the tape.Grateful Dead
Rose Palace
Pasadena, CA 5/10/1969 - Saturday
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Hard To Handle [5:33];[1:05]
Me And My Uncle [3:31];[0:57]
Morning Dew [8:06]
Yellow Dog Story [1:51];[0:23]
Doin' That Rag [6:32];[0:31]
Dark Star [20:59] >
Saint Stephen [6:08] >
The Eleven [15:56] >
Turn On Your Love Light [29:31]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod050126.mp3
This was originally recorded by Bear on an Ampex C90 cassette on a Concord F-400 Cassette Deck
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Saturday night in Chi-town brings us a second set that opens with the soon‑to‑be‑released "Touch of Grey," delivered in a tight, confident reading. A funky "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" follows, with Jerry and Brent locking into some lively interplay that keeps the energy high. "Terrapin Station" then unfolds and the band shows their trademark virtuosity, taking us on a vibrant, narrative‑driven ride. From there they drop into a deep, heavy Drums and Space segment—one of the real highlights of the set—before slamming into a powerful "Truckin'."
That sets up the ballad slot, and Jerry turns in an outstanding "Wharf Rat," rich with emotion and dynamic nuance. Bobby then leads the band into "Throwing Stones," complete with some fiery Garcia solos, and "Not Fade Away" closes the set in classic call‑and‑response fashion. The crowd, clearly feeling that extra X‑factor in this post‑drums stretch, keeps the "NFA" chant going until the band returns for a heartfelt and moving "Black Muddy River" encoreGrateful Dead
UIC Pavilion - University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
4/11/1987 - Saturday
Two
Touch Of Grey [6:00] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:39] >
Terrapin Station [11:29] >
Drums [7:47] >
Space [6:48#] >
Truckin' [7:14] >
Wharf Rat [8:40] >
Throwing Stones [8:48] >
Not Fade Away [6:18]
Encore
Not Fade Away [ 0:52] >
Black Muddy River [6:16]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod042426.mp3
"hold onto the memories, they will hold onto you"
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This week's Deadpod takes us to the first Midwestern stop since Garcia's coma, and it seems clear that Jerry is determined to show the fans that he is back and kicking! Following the 'Hell In A Bucket' opener, Jerry delivers a resounding 'Sugaree' with plenty of sparks and flourishes. Bobby's 'New Minglewood Blues is nicely paced - especially brimming with Brent's B3 contributions. The 'Loser' that follows however could well be the highlight of the set - the crowd is really into it and Jerry delivers a masterful reading. Brent's 'Tons of Steel' follows - Brent gives this track a real emotional reading. Bobby next takes us to 'Desolation Row' - somehow remembering all those verses. Jerry ramps it up again with a strong 'Big Railroad Blues' and the ensemble delivers a resounding 'Music Never Stopped' to close this first set.
Grateful Dead
UIC Pavilion - University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
4/11/1987 - Saturday
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Hell In A Bucket [5:55] >
Sugaree [9:27]
New Minglewood Blues (1) [6:54]
Loser [7:02]
Tons Of Steel [5:08]
Desolation Row [10:25]
Big Railroad Blues [4:29]
The Music Never Stopped [7:18]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod041726.mp3
Hope the sun is shining in your backdoor! thanks for your kind support!
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They open with a bouncy "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" before Jerry brings out one of his more poignant ballads, "To Lay Me Down." The introspective mood continues as Bobby rolls into "Lost Sailor," but things pick up speed as he moves into "Saint of Circumstance." Drums and Space follows, slowly building momentum until Phil drops a huge bass bomb leading into "The Other One" — the jamming, psychedelic rendition here is the highlight of the set. They then drift into the haunting "Stella Blue" before "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad" carries us toward the close, punctuated by a high-energy "Satisfaction" led by Bobby and Brent Mydland. The "Brokedown Palace" encore is always a favorite sendoff.
Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 4/9/1982 - Friday
Two
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [6:54] ;
To Lay Me Down [9:00] ;
Lost Sailor [6:21] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:19] >
Drums [2:34#] >
Space [7:28] >
The Other One [7:08] >
Stella Blue [7:32] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:11] >
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [6:37]
Encore
Brokedown Palace [5:14]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://deadshow.blogspot.com/2026/04/dead-showpodcast-for-41026.html
thanks for the love and support!
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We roll into the Spring Tour of 1982 on this week's Deadpod, visiting Rochester, New York, where the boys always seemed to play a great show—and this one is no exception. They open with a jumping "Alabama Getaway" that slides into a tight "Greatest Story Ever Told." From there the feel shifts from an easy‑rolling "Dire Wolf" into a bluesy "C C Rider." The band takes flight on a soaring "Bird Song" that stretches out just enough to let you really sink into the jam. They move back into the barroom with "It's All Over Now" and a bruised "Loser." Following a raucous "New Minglewood Blues," the familiar refrain of "China Cat" kicks off a joyous ride into "I Know You Rider," closing out a smartly constructed, highly satisfying first set.
Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 4/9/1982 - Friday
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Alabama Getaway [4:41] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:58]
Dire Wolf [3:12] >
C C Rider [7:45]
Bird Song [8:15]
It's All Over Now [7:47]
Loser [6:43]
New Minglewood Blues [6:58]
China Cat Sunflower [5:02] >
I Know You Rider [5:23]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod040326.mp3
my thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!
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Nassau Coliseum, March 12, 1992 — and the second set is where the real action is. Bobby charges out of the gate with a muscular 'Saint of Circumstance' that rolls straight into a gorgeous 'Ship of Fools', with Vince's backing vocals elevating the whole thing. Then comes 'Corrina' — percolating along until Phil takes the wheel and steers them into a reprise of 'Playin' in the Band' from the night before, a rare thread connecting two consecutive shows. Drums and Space are worth the listen on their own tonight, before Phil drops the bass bombs that detonate into 'The Other One'. Jerry answers with an emotionally raw 'Stella Blue', and the set closes on a rocking 'Sugar Magnolia'. They come back for one more — a lovely 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue', with Bruce Hornsby lending his accordion to the farewell.
Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 3/12/1992 - Thursday
Two
Saint Of Circumstance ;
Ship Of Fools >
Corrina >
Playing Reprise >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia
Encore
It's All Over Now, Baby BlueYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032726.mp3
"Well, I sure don't know what I going for
But I'm gonna go for it for sure (that's for sure)" -
This week's Deadpod drops us into the Spring 1992 tour, catching the band at the Nassau Coliseum for a rockin' first set that showcases both Phil Lesh and Bruce Hornsby — in what would turn out to be Bruce's final tour with the band.
The set runs a bit short, but that was pretty typical for the latter-day Dead. No matter — the band is in fine form. Phil kicks things off leading the charge on 'Greatest Story Ever Told,' followed by a rousing 'Bertha.' 'Stagger Lee' is another Lesh showcase, though the whole band locks in beautifully by the end. 'Beat It On Down The Line' opens with a full nine-beat intro before Phil delivers a genuine surprise — a standout vocal on 'Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues,' one of my personal favorite Dead covers. Bruce then steps forward on a heavy, honky-tonk-tinged 'Tennessee Jed.' The boys close out the set on a high note with a spirited 'Promised Land,' Bruce adding a nice solo to send everyone home happy.You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
Grateful Dead
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY 3/12/1992 - Thursday
One
Greatest Story Ever Told
Bertha
Walkin' Blues
Stagger Lee
Beat It On Down The Line
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Tennessee Jed
The Promised Landhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod032026.mp3
Thank you for your kind support my friends.
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This week on the Deadpod, we've got the second set from the Grateful Dead's Mardi Gras show on March 3rd, 1987. After the parade winds through, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band joins the boys for a loose and funky "Iko Iko." It takes a minute for everyone to sync up, but it's all part of the fun — you can feel how much they're enjoying themselves.
The set really kicks into gear with "Saint of Circumstance," followed by a gorgeous "Terrapin Station." Out of "Drums" and "Space," the band fires up "Gimme Some Lovin'," then slides into a sweet "Wharf Rat," "Throwin' Stones," and a big "Touch of Grey" to close things out.
Jerry trips up on a line during the "Brokedown Palace" encore, but the crowd — and the band — help him along. It's one of those perfectly human Dead moments that make this show fun to hear.Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/3/1987 - Tuesday
Two
Iko Iko [9:20] ;
Saint Of Circumstance [6:53] ;
Terrapin Station [12:32] >
Drums [7:33] >
Space [6:40] >
Gimme Some Lovin' [5:05] >
Wharf Rat [9:08] >
Throwing Stones [8:42] >
Touch Of Grey [5:34]
Encore
Brokedown Palace [5:26]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod031326.mp3
thanks so much for your kind support!
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This week we return to the post-coma Dead of early 1987 - this show took place on March 3, 1987 at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland. I happen to think the band, and Garcia, shows a real rebound here and hope you agree.
The opening 'Quinn the Eskimo' is a perfect way to elevate the crowd's mood, and Jerry does a fine job on the vocals.. it flows into a nice 'Greatest Story Ever Told ' and Jerry again hits it with a fine 'Loser'. 'Minglewood and 'Tons of Steel' are both well performed, and Bobby does some nice jamming on a fine version of 'Cassidy'
The highlight of this set has to be fhe 'Mississippi Half-Step'. I think you'll agree that this one reaches a high note, and the set closing 'Promised Land' finishes things off with some great energy.
Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 3/3/1987 - Tuesday
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The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) [4:32]
Greatest Story Ever Told [3:59]
Loser [7:08]
New Minglewood Blues [7:05]
Tons Of Steel [5:14]
Cassidy [6:10]
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [9:15] >
The Promised Land [4:15]You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod030626.mp3
thank you for your kind support..
..."may the four winds blow you safely home.."
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This week on the Deadpod, we roll into the second set from the band's show at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, on February 21, 1982.
The set kicks off with a lively China → Rider that flows effortlessly into a spacious Estimated Prophet. The jam here has a jazzy, relaxed vibe, with Bobby laying down some especially tasteful rhythmic textures. Eyes of the World follows — played at that brisk early-'80s tempo that might not be everyone's favorite, but Garcia's soaring fills more than make up for it.
After Drums and Space, the band launches into a fascinating Not Fade Away, led off by a wonderful Phil Lesh intro that gradually gathers steam as each player adds their voice to the mix. It builds into a full-on whirlwind, topped by some of Bobby's trademark calls to the crowd. A heartfelt Brokedown Palace encore closes things out beautifully after a spirited Sugar Magnolia.Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion - University of California
Los Angeles, CA 2/21/1982 - Sunday
Two
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider >
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
Not Fade Away >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia
Encore
Brokedown PalaceYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022726.mp3
Thank you so much for your kind support
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Today we head back to February 1982 and the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA for a fine‑sounding tape of a very tasty Grateful Dead set.
They come out of the gate with a wonderful Shakedown; Brent and Phil are all over this one, and it makes for a perfect opener.
A gritty New Minglewood Blues follows, with Bobby leaning into the slide work here and again later on Little Red Rooster.
Jerry is in strong voice on Friend of the Devil and a spacious Bird Song, and the set wraps up in unusual fashion with Bertha sliding straight into Man Smart (Woman Smarter) as a first‑set closer.
Grateful Dead
Pauley Pavilion – University of California
Los Angeles, CA – 2/21/1982 – Sunday
One
Shakedown Street >
New Minglewood Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Me And My Uncle >
Big River
Bird Song
Little Red Rooster
Bertha >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter)You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod022026.mp3
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Welcome to this week's Deadpod! We're diving into the second set from the Grateful Dead's homecoming performance at the Oakland Coliseum on February 26, 1990 — the middle night of their Mardi Gras run.
The boys were clearly thrilled to be back in the Bay Area, and that energy radiates through this exceptional set. The pre-drums sequence is absolutely stellar: nearly 30 minutes of Scarlet > Fire flows seamlessly into a spirited Playing, which then blooms into the full Terrapin suite. It's the kind of sustained improvisation that reminds you why these songs belong together.
Coming out of Space, the emotional arc deepens — I Need a Miracle's urgency gives way to one of Jerry's most tender Stella Blues of the era, before Bobby unleashes a joyful, rollicking Lovelight that brings everyone home. The Baby Blue encore provides the perfect denouement to a magical night.
This Mardi Gras run always promised good times, and the band delivered in spades.
Grateful Dead
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena
Oakland, CA | February 26, 1990 (Monday)Set 2
Scarlet Begonias [13:02] >
Fire On The Mountain [15:42]
Playing In The Band [9:58] >
Terrapin Station [12:54] >
Drums > Space >
I Need A Miracle [4:59] >
Stella Blue [8:53] >
Turn On Your Love Light [5:58]Encore
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [7:13]Listen to this week's Deadpod here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod021326.mp3
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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