This week we're treated to the second set of October 2nd, 1977 from Portland OR. I

think you'll find this to be a a real treat - a wonderful Samson kicks

it off, followed by a nearly perfect Scarlet->Fire. I think you'll

love what Garcia does here - especially in the transition! The

Playin' that follows becomes gloriously out there - I think you'll find

Phil is really taking the lead here and in the great jams that follow -

the Truckin' and Other One are really fabulous examples of this era of

the Dead at its best.. Grateful Dead Paramount Theatre Portland, OR 10/2/77 - SundaySamson

And Delilah [6:31] ; Scarlet Begonias [8:57] > Fire On The Mountain

[11:45] ; Funiculi Funicula [0:36] ; Playing In The Band [8:59] >

Drums [6:02] > The Wheel [5:20] > Truckin' [8:53] > The Other

One [7:18] > Wharf Rat [10:53] > Sugar Magnolia [8:50]Encore Johnny B. Goode [4:09]I

wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who made contributions

during my pledge drive - once again I can only express my thanks and

tell you that Deadheads are the kindest folks around.. I'll have those

Egypt CD sets out to you as soon as I get them in from Rhino (and I'm

back up and around).. speaking of up and around, there won't be a

Deadpod next week - I have to get some surgery done on my leg next week

and know I won't be back in time for next Friday's show.. sorry about

that.. hopefully I'll feel up to it for the week of the 24th... You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod101008.mp3Be well and thanks so much for picking us up!