Here's a bit of a Christmas present from the Deadpod - a great second set from December 12, 1973 at the Omni in Atlanta.

This features a fine combination of classic tunes and some unusual combos (see Mississipi Half-Step into Me & Bobby McGee, as well as Wharf Rat> Me & My Uncle>Eyes).

All the songs here are first rate - the China >Rider is wonderful as is the GSET.. then we get a complete Weather Report Suite..Eyes of the World into Morning Dew is one for the ages..

Then, after this massive set, I've included the soundcheck for this show, which has some really fun versions and even some Holiday sounds!

I hope you enjoy!

Grateful Dead
The Omni Atlanta, GA
12/12/1973

Two

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:23] >
Me And Bobby McGee [5:06][0:12]
China Cat Sunflower [6:48] >
Jam [1:29] >
I Know You Rider [4:57][2:01]
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:10]
Row Jimmy [9:05] %
Weather Report Suite Prelude [1:21] >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 [4:33] >
Let It Grow [11:11] %
Wharf Rat [9:05] >
Me And My Uncle [2:48][0:18]
Eyes Of The World [12:27] >
Morning Dew [14:41] %
Sugar Magnolia

Encore
Casey Jones

Soundcheck:
Sleigh Ride
Rip It Up
Blue Suede Shoes
Peggy-O
Jack Straw
Cumberland Blues
Thirty Days

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122024.mp3

I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukka, and Winter Solstice!

thank you for all you kindness and support...

This week's Deadpod takes us down south to Atlanta Georgia, where the Dead played the first of 36 shows at the Omni back on December 12, 1973. This long and very tasty first set features many of the classics, all played quite well. It features only the second time that 'Peggy-O' was played, great sound throughout, and a very long and spacey 'Playin' In the Band' to end this first set.

Next week we'll play both set 2 and the soundchecks which are amazing in themselves..

Enjoy

Grateful Dead
The Omni Atlanta, GA
12/12/1973

One
[1:31:22]
The Promised Land [3:09][0:09]
Sugaree [7:13][0:18]
Mexicali Blues [3:13][0:19]
Tennessee Jed [7:53][0:31]
Jack Straw [4:44][0:28]
Don't Ease Me In %
Looks Like Rain %
They Love Each Other
[0:11]
El Paso %
Peggy-O [5:42][0:12]
Beat It On Down The Line [3:12][0:17]
Brown Eyed Women [4:49][0:24]
Big River [4:49][0:21]
Deal [4:37][0:24]
Playing In The Band [22:00]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod121324.mp3

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!!

We welcome December this week by returning to the second set of the band's performance at the Golden Hall in San Diego on November 24, 1979.

This set has an upbeat beginning with 'Alabama Getaway' going into a classic 'Greatest Story Every Told' - listen for Phil in that wild transition.

'Ship of Fools' follows, with Jerry giving us a find rendition complete with some extended soloing where it doesn't usually occur. 'Terrapin Station' follows, leading into a long and interesting 'Playin In the Band '.

Drums goes into a short Space, then we're treated to 'Sailor>Saint', followed by a fine 'Wharf Rat'. The boys then rock it up with a good 'Sugar Magnolia' and the obligatory 'One More Saturday Night' encore.

Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA 11/24/1979 - Saturday

Two
Alabama Getaway [7:22] >
Greatest Story Ever Told [5:07]
Ship Of Fools [9:55]
Terrapin Station [12:20] >
Playing In The Band [14:23] >
Drums >
Space [1:47] >
Lost Sailor [6:10] >
Saint Of Circumstance [5:27] >
Wharf Rat [9:27] >
Sugar Magnolia [8:06]

Encore
One More Saturday Night [4:46]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod120624.mp3

Hope this finds you warm and dry!

My thanks for your kind support of the Deadpod!

This week's Deadpod takes us back to the Fall tour of 1979 - this time at San Diego for the Saturday night show that took place on November 24.

This first set opens with a rare and refreshing 'China Cat>I Know You Rider'. Love hearing this as an opener and I think it sets a nice atmosphere for the show. Cowboy songs come next then a really nice 'Peggy-O' and 'Cassidy' which are both highlights of this set.

A youthful sounding Brent gives us a nice 'Easy To Love You' which goes into a longer 'Althea'. They close things with 'Passenger'.

Grateful Dead
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA 11/24/1979 - Saturday

One

China Cat Sunflower [6:08] >
I Know You Rider [8:22]
Mama Tried [2:39] >
Mexicali Blues [4:28]
Peggy-O [6:58]
Cassidy [4:51]
Easy To Love You [3:27] >
Althea [7:59]
Passenger [5:04]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112224.mp3

Be sure and pick up the Deadpod early on Thanksgiving for our annual Thanksgiving special...

Here's a fun second set from November 1985 for this week's Deadpod.

'Touch of Grey' into 'Samson' starts things off with some nice Jerry solos in Samson... The 'High Time' that follows makes up for the flubbed ending on Samson with some excellent Jerry vocals. 'Let It Grow' is probably the highlight of the pre-drums segment however, with some excellent improvisational jamming. That spirit is carried through on the Drums and Space. 'Gimme Some Lovin' coming out of space is fun and leads into a sweet 'Stella Blue'. The remainder features some sharp rockin' and concludes with a fun 'In the Midnight Hour' encore.

Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 11/7/1985 - Thursday

Two
Touch Of Grey >
Samson And Delilah
High Time
Let It Grow >
Drums >
Space >
Gimme Some Lovin' >
Stella Blue >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

Encore
In The Midnight Hour

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111524.mp3

I hope you enjoy the set.. and thanks for your kind support!

This week we have one of the finest shows from the Fall tour of 1985. This comes to us from Rochester New York on November 7, 1985.

The opening 'Dancing In the Street' is strong and cohesive - we can tell we are in for a special night. The 'Dire Wolf' presents Jerry in fine voice. While Bobby is a bit cheesy on 'CC Rider' the 'Loser' that follows is excellent. The country 'Mama Tried'>'Mexicalli Blues' is a great lead in to a rockin' 'Cumberland Blues'. While 'Beat it On Down the Line' is also tight and well-played, the set closing 'Deal' is a tad fast, but still always a nice set closer..

Grateful Dead
Community War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester, NY 11/7/1985 - Thursday

One

Dancing In The Street
Dire Wolf
C C Rider
Loser
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Cumberland Blues
Beat It On Down The Line
Deal

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110824.mp3

My sincere thanks for your kind support and well wishes!!

With the passing of Phil Lesh I decided to bring you a complete Phil & Friends show from the last time I was lucky enough to see him - March 12, 2023 in Chicago. I really enjoyed the show and hope you dig it.

Words can't express what the man meant to the Dead or the scene. We were lucky to have been able to be in his presence from time to time.

I know this makes a longer Deadpod than usual, hope it doesn't mess anything up for you.

Phil Lesh And Friends
The Salt Shed
Chicago, Illinois
3/12/2023

1st Set

Jam >
Sunshine Of Your Love >
Deep Elem Blues
Bertha
He's Gone >
Pride Of Cucamunga
Cassidy
Sugaree

2nd Set

Jam >
Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys >
Scarlet Begonias >
Mountains Of The Moon
Uncle John's Band
Eyes Of The World
The Wheel
Shakedown Street

Encore:

Phil Banter
Band Introductions
Rock Steady

Phil Lesh - Bass And Vocals
Warren Haynes - Guitar And Vocals
Grahame Lesh - Guitar And Vocals
Jason Crosby - Keyboards And Vocals
Natalie Cressman - Trombone And Vocals
Jennifer Hartswick - Trumpet And Vocals
James Casey - Saxophone And Vocals
John Molo - Drums

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110124.mp3