As I'm sure you know, this weekend marks the 40th anniversary of Woodstock..of course the Grateful Dead played there - in fact they were one of the headliners - yet they thought so little of their performance there that they never had anything good to say about it..Whether the Dead's performance was any worse than any number of shows is an open question, yet the significance of the event for the culture Zeitgeist is beyond question.. We start this week's Deadpod with a discussion with author Pete Fornatale, whose new book Back to the Garden, The Story of Woodstock presents an oral history of this amazing event..We then listen to two songs from the Dead's performance that night -High Time and Lovelight, the latter where the band is joined by a very high Ken Babbs...Hope you enjoy the show..Grateful Dead8-16-69Max Yasgur's Farm,Bethel, New YorkHigh TimeLovelightYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod081409.mp3Thanks for your support, my friends!

Hello Friends!This week I've decided to spotlight one of the best shows from what was really quite a good tour - Spring 1991 - this show is from Orlando, Florida, from April 7th.. Its another show where the interplay between Garcia and Hornsby causes some wonderful sparks to fly.. add to that the Reuben and Cherise and its a very interesting listen.. I hope you enjoy it.Grateful DeadOrlando ArenaOrlando, FL04/07/91Jack Straw (06:07)Sugaree (12:34)Wang Dang Doodle (08:38)Row Jimmy (10:11)Black Throated Wind (06:2Reuben And Cherise (08:17The Promised Land (04:48)You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod082109.mp3Be well and safe my friends - thanks for your support!!

This week we get to listen to the conclusion of this marvelous recording of March 23, 1972 at the Academy of Music, in NYC, NY.The Dark Star here is spectacular.Grateful DeadMarch 23, 1972 Academy of Music, New York, New Yorkend of set 2:Two Souls In CommunionMexicali BluesDark StarBig Boss ManNot Fade Away ->Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad ->Not Fade AwayCrowdYou can listen to this week's deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod073109.mp3I hope you enjoy the show.. my sincere thanks for your kind support!!! Be well my friends...

This week's Deadpod features a real treasure - this one again from Charlie Miller - in fact this recording from Mr. Miller's collection was given the tracking SHNID of 100000 from etree.org in honor of his efforts in preserving and disseminating the wonderful recorded legacy of the Grateful Dead.. This show was never before available in such a complete representation and it *is* a beauty.. from the famous 'Academy of Music' shows in NYC back in 1972...Grateful Dead - March 23, 1972Academy of Music - New York, NYset 1:China Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderBlack Throated WindChinatown ShuffleBrown Eyed WomenBeat It On Down The LineCumberland BluesLooks Like RainMr. CharlieTennessee JedEl PasoYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071709.mp3

This week we have part 2 of this classic show from the famous Academy of Music run in NYC, from 1972. This contains a great set of classic Dead tunes: You Win Again, Jack Straw, Comes A Time.. and on and on.. it really brings a smile to my face to listen to this classic Good 'Old Grateful Dead - and I hope it does for you too!!Grateful Dead - March 23, 1972Academy of Music - New York, NYYou Win AgainJack StrawNext Time You See MePlaying In The BandComes A TimeMe And Bobby McGeeCasey JonesTuningTruckin'Ramble On RoseYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod072409.mp3Be well my friends and thanks for your kind support!!!

I'll get up and fly away................. fly away...........That's one of my all-time favorite refrains..... and we get to listen to a wonderful version on this week's Deadpod.... as well as a sweet Knockin' On Heaven's door encore..I also followed up the end of the 2nd set with a nod to the recently completed Dead tour - filling a request from a persistent, but sweet listener :) Grateful Dead6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mt. View, CA end of set 2:Drums->Space-> The Other One->Wharf Rat->Around and AroundEncore:Knockin' On Heaven's DoorThe Dead5/10/09 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mr.View, CAUnbroken ChainYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod071009.mp3Thanks for your support!! Be well my friends!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!This week we have special Deadpod - not only do we get to listen to the first part of the second set of the June 15th, 1990 show at Shoreline, but we have an interview with Mark Karan, long time guitarist for Ratdog and all-around good guy...Mark has a new CD that just came out: Walk Through the Fire, and we talk to Mark about the CD and his plans for the near future, we also listen to a couple tunes from the CD..Grateful Dead6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mt. View, CA set 2:Scarlet Begonias->Fire on the Mountain, Blow Away->Man Smart, Woman Smarter->He's GoneMark Karan Interview, Easy Wind, Annie Don't Lie from the cd Walk Through the Fire.you can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod070309.mp3I hope you have a very safe and happy 4th!!thanks for your support..

This week's show is again, a fine example of the Summer tour of 1985 - this week the 2nd set from Blossom Music Center, June 25th, 1985. This set starts out with a great Gimme Some Lovin into a fine China ->Rider.. the Playin' is no slouch and it picks back up after Drums.. I hope you enjoy it!!6/25/85 - Grateful DeadBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OH Gimme Some Lovin' -> China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider Playing In The Band -> Drums -> Space -> The Wheel -> Playing In The Band -> China Doll -> Sugar Magnoliae: Touch Of GreyYou can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod061909.mp3A Huge shout out and thank you to my great friends who've contributed to the Deadpod, including of course Keeley Electronics, and all of you who have donated to the show.. Thank You!

This week's show is a great way to welcome summer, and another listener request.. from one of my favorite tours - Summer of 1990..I think the band was firing on all cylinders for this one and hope you enjoy it as much as I do..Grateful Dead 6/15/90 Shoreline Ampitheater, Mountain View CAset 1:Help on the Way->Slipknot!->Franklin's Tower, New Minglewood Blues, Just A Little Light, Stagger Lee, Desolation Row, Ramble on Rose, Hell In a BucketNext week - set 2 and a great new CD..You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod062609.mp3thanks for listening and for your support!!

This week another listener request - this time for a show from the summer tour of 1985 - and that immediately brought this show to mind. Uneven, like most shows from that tour, flashes of brilliance that certainly makes listening worthwhile - I hope you agree!This week the first set: 6/25/85 - Grateful DeadBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHDay Tripper ->West L.A. FadeawayC C RiderDire WolfBeat It On Down The LineRow JimmyMe And My Uncle ->Big RiverBig Railroad BluesJack Straw ->Might As WellAside from the dreadful Day Tripper, I think the rest of this is quite enjoyable!! Hope you enjoy it too..You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod061209.mp3thanks for listening and for your support..