May 30, 2025
This week we present the second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on May 22, 1982.
A fine recording that starts off with a tight 'China>Rider', to lead off a nice pre-drums set. 'Man Smart, Woman Smarter' always got the crowd fired up and we also have a Brent number, and a...
May 23, 2025
This week we venture back to a favorite venue, the Greek Theater at the University of California at Berkeley for the middle show of a three night run in the spring of 1982. Astute listeners will remember that I played the first night of this run just about a year ago, and this show is at least equally...
May 16, 2025
May 9, 2025
This week's Deadpod takes us to Hanover New Hampshire, where the band put on a fine show back on May 5, 1978.
On a fine recording we get a nice rendition of the first set, with some excellent versions of 'Candyman', 'They Love Each Other' and 'Dire Wolf'. The band revs it up as always for 'Passenger', and the closing...
May 2, 2025
This week we return to Hartford Connecticut for the second set of the band's performance on April 17, 1982.
This set starts out with a smokin' 'Shakedown Street' featuring some exuberant Brent runs and interplay with Garcia. They then go into a top version of 'Sailor>Saint' which culminates in a bit of a Spanish Jam...