This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance at the Charlotte Coliseum in
Charlotte, NC on October 10, 1989.

A good example, I think, of why this was a high water mark in the band's performance history, this second set showcases their ability to improvise both in spots intended and unintended. 

The latter I think, is shown in the opening 'Blow Away', which despite some forgotten lyrics and miscues turns into a fine opening number. The jamming in the 'Help>Slip>Frank', especially out of Franklins' and into a fine drums, is an example of some more expected, but nevertheless, successful creativity.

Lastly I have to point out how good 'Not Fade Away is here.. far from being mailed in...

Grateful Dead
Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte, NC
10/22/1989 - Sunday

Two     
Blow Away [10:00 ]
Samson And Delilah [6:20 ]
Help On The Way [3:44 ] >
Slipknot! [6:33 ] >
Franklin's Tower [9:40 ] >
Jam [7:#17] >
Drums [5:55 ] >
Space [8:43 ] >
I Need A Miracle [4:04 ] >
Stella Blue [8:36 ] >
Throwing Stones [9:11 ] >
Not Fade Away [7:51 #]

Encore     
Black Muddy River [5:53 ]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102524.mp3 

Again, thanks for your well wishes and patience with my (typing) brevity!