This month takes us back to Oakland to compare a few shows we have spoken about over the past few months... I think you all will enjoy this one a bunch, the other show we heard a few months back (Episode 212).  For halftime, "Bob" brought in some great Neil Young w/ POTR.  Happy Holidays to you all, and may 2025 be all that it can be!

GRATEFUL DEAD  December 31, 1989  Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum  Oakland, CA

SOURCE:  Pre-FM / Master (proported)

HALFTIME:  Neil Young & The Promise of the Real

This month takes us to some good old Grateful Dead from Normal, IL in 1978.   Great show, and fun halftime with Bill Monroe.   I hope you guys enjoy this!!!

GRATEFUL DEAD  April 24, 1978  Horton Field House  Normal, IL

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

HALFTIME:  Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys  1969

This months show is one of those nights with the Grateful Dead where everyone seems to remember the date.  Hard to think we waited  this long, but here we are.  For the intermissions you just get an extra dose of the two of us... too good of a night to even have to think about anything but an amazing show!  Enjoy ya'll.

GRATEFUL DEAD  February 13, 1970  Fillmore East  NYC, NY

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

While this months show flies under the radar, Your Old Friend Dave had an amazing night being there... in person, 33 years ago.   Crazy!   A little Pearl Jam for halftime, and I think you guys and gals will enjoy this months listening experience.

GRATEFUL DEAD  August 12, 1991  Cal Expo  Sacramento, CA

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Digital Copy

HALFTIME:   Pearl Jam   LA, CA  2024

This month brings us to a show I have loved for several decades, and am super excited to bring to you... finally.  An amazing evening of musical twists and turns.   "Bob" brings us a little more Billy Strings for halftime, with Trey sitting in.  Pretty sure that yall are going to enjoy this one from end to end.   See you next month!!

GRATEFUL DEAD  September 21, 1972  The Spectrum  Philadelphia, PA

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Analog 1

HALFTIME:  Billy Strings & Trey Anastasio NY, NY

This month we are back in Oakland, and what a show we have for you.  A classic "Night Before NYE" situation at hand, A great halftime show, as always, from "Bob", and of course some ferocious 1989 playing!

GRATEFUL DEAD  December 30, 1989  Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum  Oakland, CA

SOURCE:  Matrix (Seamons)

HALFTIME:  Stevie Ray Vaughn - 1984

For this months episode, we are in Oakland for a late era show with a nice performance and fine recording!  For halftime we get some Dr. John and find out what "Bob" has been up to.  Hope ya'll are well.

GRATEFUL DEAD  December 17, 1992  Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum  Oakland, CA

SOURCE:  Digital Soundboard

HALFTIME:  Dr. John  (Compilation)

This months episode takes us all to 1970, and some amazing versions of some Pigpen goodness.  Really good stuff right here, folks!   For halftime, NRPS gives us a few nice treats!   I hope you guys enjoy this one.

GRATEFUL DEAD   October 30, 1970  SUNY Stoneybrook  Stoneybrook, NY

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Analog Reel

HALFTIME:  NRPS  10/30/70

This months show is a great one, certainly of of the finer shows of 1984.  "Bob" delivers big time on the half time show, with Doc Watson & Taj Majal!  You guys are going to love this one!  Enjoy the ride.

GRATEFUL DEAD  October 12, 1984  Augusta Civic Center  Augusta, ME

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Cassette 1

HALFTIME:  Doc Watson & Taj Majal  8/9/86

This months podcast features the Grateful Dead on their amazingly tight Spring 1977 Tour.  For halftime "Bob" shares a really cool collaboration.  Enjoy the ride, folks!

GRATEFUL DEAD  May 13, 1977  Auditorium Theatre  Chicago, IL

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

HALFTIME:  Carlos Santana / John McLaughlin & Friends  9/1/73