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Join author, Howard Weiner, as he explores the diverse musical universe of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia. Howard draws upon his many years of touring with the Grateful Dead to analyze their best shows and jams, as well as sharing his personal tales from the road, Deadology will also provide a touch of Dylan, and other artists influential to the Dead.
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A Playin' in the Band mind-melt opens this epic show...Doug Schmell joins us again for some enthusiastic commentary. A huge night for Pig Pen, and possibly the greatest Dark Star of them all followed by a blockbuster Sugar Mag...After we run through the monster second set, Doug and I rank the five best shows of Europe 72...Enjoy!
A legendary four night run with Miles Davis opening up for the Grateful Dead in the Fillmore West. Thank you Bill Graham. The Miles show on 4-10-70 was recorded and released as a double album, Black Beauty. The April 12 Dead show features a batch of new tunes as well as monster versions of Dancin in the Street, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl, and Viola Lee Blues.
High times with the Dead on April 20 1983 in Providence, and April 20 1984 in Philadelphia. Two of the best shows of the decade. Awesome performances of Let it Grow, Scarlet Fire, Estimated Eyes, Morning Dews, etc....
A pair of tremendous April 14 shows separated by ten years. Doug Schmell is back on the podcast to recall memories of being tenth row in Glenn's Falls, and to heap praise on the Dead's awesome 1972 performance for Copenhagen. Awesome musical highlights and spirited discussion. Enjoy!
Live from Beale Street, Memphis,,,A life changing show in Philly....Cold Rain & Snow for those traveling through treacherous weather,...The only time the Grateful Dead played Shakedown, Terrapin, Morning Dew, and Sugar Mag in the same show.
All-time great Straw--Sugaree opener...Garcia's Theory of Relativity...Grant Green...blazing first set...strange synthesized noises...dancing, singing, and celebration in the streets of Springfield.
The completed Wall of Sound debut, as well as debut versions of Scarlet Begonias and Cassidy. Final performance of Playin' UJB Morning Dew UJB Playin....Unique version of a 77 Sugaree, first Scarlet Fire, and first excess Terrapin Station jamming....two historic shows
My first Dead show, 3-9-81...Sensational versions of Stranger, Althea, Ramble on Rose, Cat > Rider and more. These nights in Madison Square Garden feature some of the most unique playing of teh Grateful dead's career.
A conversation with GD taper Doug Schmell about the majesty of Bickershaw...Overcoming adversity to deliver a 4-hour show for the ages...Audio highlights: smoking jams from Greatest Story, The Other One, Love Light, and GDTRFB
The JGB performs a first set for the ages in Caldwell College on 8-11-84, and then a fan runs into the drum kit and blows up set two...Audio highlights from the awesome first set, and a feel for the shows before and after Caldwell.
Jerry on top of the world off Broadway....night one 5-31-83, best-ever versions of They Love Each Other, That;s What Love Will Make You Do, Harder They Come and Mississippi Moon....Night two 6-1-83 features hyper-extended renditions of Rhapsody in Red, Don't Let it Grow, Russian Lullaby, and Deal...Jerry conquers New York City.
Epic month for the Jerry Garcia Band and U.S. Hockey...awesome audio snippets from 2-17-80...Garcia's wisdom on Positively 4th Street...Jer drops the steel jack hammer during Let it Rock...Ozzie Ahlers on Eleanor Rigby...a double encore for Oswego...more JGB next week
The greatest Jerry show kicks off Jerry Garcia Band month in February. In Pacific High, Garcia pays tribute to Dylan, Lennon, Wonder, Ray Charles, Doc Pomus, Jimmie Rodgers and Jesse Winchester. Audio highlights of some of the greatest improvisation you will ever hear,..And, an interview with former JGB member, Ozzie Ahlers.
The Grateful Dead perform a landmark show on the heels of their Europe 72 triumph. Howard interviews Barry Aquilino, a Deadhead in attendance for this three-set Roosevelt Stadium affair. Audio highlights include Black-Throated Wind, Truckin, and Dark Star.
Tour prep and set list psychology...Beyond imagination in Worcester...Elvis in Augusta...the pros and cons of set list design...Final On the Road Again...Seems like 1973, the grand masterpiece UJB > Drums > Space > Playin > UJB > Morning Dew...Album of the Week: Otis Rush Live at the Wise Fools Pub
This episode features audio highlights of three astounding performances from the Dead's 1-11-78 show in the Shrine Auditorium. While visiting the Shrine, Howard time travels back to a super gig in the Shrine 15 months earlier on 10-15-76. Album of the week: So Near, So Far, Musings for Miles by Joe HendersonBooks by Howard F. Weiner
Awesome interview with Doug, taper extraordinaire and Grateful Dead enthusiast... We explore his Deadhead evolution, how he became a taper, and reminisce about those memorable road trips. And then he shares his love of the Europe 72 box set...Satisfaction guaranteedBooks by Howard F, Weiner @ https://www.tangledupintunes.com/
Happy New Year! Enjoy the top ten finest GD New Year's performances in a timeless countdown. Celebrate the holiest day of Deadology. Featured versions include, The Eleven, Dark Star, Morning Dew, Eyes of the World, and much more.Books by Howard F. WEINER @ https://www.tangledupintunes.com
A tribute to Dick’s Picks Vol 5 on its 44th anniversary….Phil’’s rumbling thunder…First Uncle John’s in two years….Wild improv….Shakedown > UJB reprise completes the loop….Album of the week: Neil Young & the Bluesnotes Books by Howard F, Weiner @ https://www.tangledupintunes.com
Adventurous road trips to Hampton and Binghamton…..Audio highlights from the amazing first set in Binghamton…Set two and the triumphant return of Help on the Way and Slipknot!…It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue…Album of the week: Bob Dylan Modern Times https://www.tangledupintunes.com
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