Don’s Pick

Tonight on Dead Set Live, Don’s pick takes us back to April 19, 1978, when the Grateful Dead rolled into Veterans’ Memorial Hall in Columbus, Ohio—and delivered a performance that’s become a fan favorite for good reason. Part of the band’s red-hot Spring ’78 tour, this show is a time capsule of the Dead at

🌹 “Sometimes the songs write you…” – and sometimes, the music transports you straight back to the heart of the San Francisco sound. Tonight on Dead Set Live, Don’s Pick takes us to one of the most cherished chapters in Grateful Dead history: April 15th, 1970, live from the Winterland Arena—a hallowed hall that would

Tonight on Dead Set Live, Don shines a spotlight on one of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved performances from their late-’80s resurgence: April 7th, 1987 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It’s a show that captures the Dead in prime form — blending soulful storytelling, inspired jams, and a tightness that

Tonight’s Don’s Pick on Dead Set Live features the Grateful Dead’s legendary performance at The Rainbow Theater in London on March 21, 1981. This show stands out as an electrifying mix of their iconic songs and the kind of spontaneous, adventurous jams that made the Dead one of the most beloved live bands in history.

The March 25, 1990, Grateful Dead show at the Knickerbocker Arena remains a significant moment in their long history, and the release of “Dozin’ at the Knick” has made this show accessible to fans old and new. With stellar performances from Garcia, Weir, Lesh, Mydland, Kreutzmann, and Hart, the band delivered a high-energy, emotionally charged

Chinese New Year of The Rooster The Grateful Dead’s performance on February 27, 1981, at the Uptown Theatre in Chicago remains a celebrated and quintessential example of their mid-era sound, marked by stellar improvisation and seamless transitions between songs. This show was a highlight for Deadheads, offering a mixture of beloved classics, upbeat rockers, folk-inspired

Tune in tonight to Don’s Pick, the beloved Saturday night radio show that offers a carefully curated selection of musical gems, handpicked by your host Don. Each episode of Don’s Pick is a deep dive into music’s diverse world, with Don’s insightful commentary and passion for the art form making every show a special experience.

Every Saturday night, fans of live music and the Grateful Dead gather around the radio for a highly anticipated show, Don’s Pick. This celebrated radio program features the best live performances by the Grateful Dead, and each week, Don selects a legendary concert that showcases the band’s unparalleled musicianship. This week, Don’s Pick takes us

Tonight, we take a trip back to one of the standout performances in Grateful Dead history. The show from July 25, 1974, at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago is a classic example of the band’s mastery in live performance and their deep connection with the audience. 🎶 Setlist Highlights 🎶 First Set: Second Set: Encore: