Dead Show of the Month

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 

I am headed out on DSO Tour, and that means you guys and gals get your dose of the DSOTM a day early this month... and you'll need that extra day to fully enjoy this months offering.  "Bob" brings in some BB King for halftime, and guys get to enjoy it all!!  Pretty sure I'll be listening to this one on the road!

GRATEFUL DEAD  March 2, 1969  Fillmore West  San Francisco, CA

HALFTIME:  BB King  February 1992

SOURCE:  Soundboard / Master Reel

For the first show of 2024, the first show of 1986 will be the focus of this months podcast... and all the way back in 1986, "Bob" was lucky enough to be in attendance and he has his usual input of days past!  For halftime, the same "Bob" brought in some Billy Strings, some good pickin' on this one.   I hope you all enjoy this as much as we did!

GRATEFUL DEAD  February 8, 1986  HJK Auditorium  Oakland, CA

SOURCE:  Soundboard/Analog Master

HALFTIME:  Billy Strings 2/18/21

This months show was a big day for "Bob"... it was his future wife Ruth's first show.  The band was up to all kinds of mojo at this summer outdoor show... pure monkey business!   At halftime, "Bob" brought in some Ry Cooder/David Lindley and the whole show is just a gas!

GRATEFUL DEAD  August 4, 1976  Roosevelt Stadium  Jersey City, NJ

SOURCE:  Soundboard / 1st Gen (Moore Mix)

HALFTIME:  Ry Cooder & David Lindley 

This months show is from Barton Hall....  No, not THAT Barton Hall show, but she's a pretty good one!  For halftime we get in on some great Little Feat.   We sure hope you guys are enjoying the ride!!!

GRATEFUL DEAD  May 7, 1980  Barton Hall  Ithaca, NY

SOURCE:  Soundboard / 1st Gen

HALFTIME:  Little Feat  6/11/78