This week's Deadpod brings us the second set from the band's performance in Long Beach California on December 14, 1980.

This is a fine high-energy set, punctuated by guest appearances by Fora Purim, Airto and Matthew Kelly but full of outstanding renditions of some classic numbers.

I am always pleasantly surprised when I get a 'Must Have Been the Roses' and really enjoy this one. This is followed by a screaming 'Estimated Prophet'. This leads into the heart of the set, a great 'Wheel' going into an amazing Drums/Space then flowing into a otherwordly 'Other One'. This combination is really special. This leads into an emotional 'Stella Blue' then the boys ramp it up again with the rocking set closing 'Around and Around' into 'Good Lovin' .. a 'Brokedown Palace' is a perfect encore after this musical performance..

Grateful Dead Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA 12/14/1980 - Sunday Two Cold Rain And Snow [6:31] > Samson And Delilah [6:38] ; It Must Have Been The Roses ; Estimated Prophet [10:44] > The Wheel [8:24] > Drums (2) > The Other One [11:51] > Stella Blue > Around And Around (1) > Good Lovin' Encore Brokedown Palace (1) with Matthew Kelly (2) with Flora Purim and Airto

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121925.mp3

As we travel through this holiday season I hope this finds you and yours healthy, happy and at peace.

my thanks