Deadology

by Howard Weiner

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.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Grateful Dead and Miles Davis Fillmore West 1970

    Grateful Dead and Miles Davis Fillmore West 1970

    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.

  • Grateful Dead 420 Special: Providence 83 and Philly 84

    Grateful Dead 420 Special: Providence 83 and Philly 84

    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....

  • Grateful Dead 4-14-72 + 82, Tivoli Gardens and Glenn's Falls

    Grateful Dead 4-14-72 + 82, Tivoli Gardens and Glenn's Falls

    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!

  • Grateful Dead 4-6-82 Philly Spectrum: The blizzard show

    Grateful Dead 4-6-82 Philly Spectrum: The blizzard show

    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.

  • Grateful Dead 3-25-85 Springfield Anniversary Podcast

    Grateful Dead 3-25-85 Springfield Anniversary Podcast

    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.