Welcome to Dead Set Live, your Saturday night sanctuary where we drop the needle on full Grateful Dead shows—all live, all the time. This week, we’re putting a bright spotlight on a first-time venue appearance that turned into a hidden gem in the Dead’s vast live legacy. For this Live Jam edition, every song we […]
Dead Set Live: All Live, All Night — Don’s Pick from the Zoo Amphitheatre, 7/5/81 Read More »
It’s time for “Dead Set Live”! Tonight, we’re diving deep into the immersive world of live Grateful Dead, where every note pulsates with the energy of the crowd and the improvisation takes on a life of its own. Dead Set Live, your all-live Grateful Dead radio station, is here to capture that magic, energy, and
100% live Grateful Dead. No studio cuts. No fillers. Just the music—raw, real, and in the moment. At Dead Set Live, we don’t just play the Grateful Dead—we live the Grateful Dead. Every track you hear is a live performance, straight from the vault and dripping with the spirit of the show. From legendary Fillmore
On May 27, 1989, the Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (now known as the Oakland Coliseum) transformed into a sanctuary of sound and solidarity. The occasion? The Grateful Dead’s powerful headline performance at In Concert Against AIDS — an unforgettable night of music, activism, and unity. More than just a concert, this was a seismic moment in
Tonight on Dead Set Live, we take the long, strange trip back to one of the most celebrated performances in Grateful Dead history — Dick’s Picks Volume 29: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia – May 19, 1977. This show isn’t just a fan favorite; it’s a masterclass in what made the Dead a transcendent live band.
Tonight on Dead Set Live, DJ Don Edwards takes us deep into the vault with his latest handpicked gem—a full-blown cosmic journey through one of the most underrated shows of the early ‘80s. This week’s Don’s Pick transports us back to May 11, 1981, when the Grateful Dead rolled into the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in
🎶 “I feel tears welling up cold and deep inside,Like my heart’s got a big break…Now the race is on and here comes pride up the back stretch,Heartaches are going to the inside…” 🎶Bluegrass Lyrics+3Grateful Dead+3Whitegum+3Bluegrass Lyrics+3No More Lyrics+3Grateful Dead+3 These poignant lines from The Race Is On, originally penned by Don Rollins and famously
Tune in tonight for a legendary edition of Don’s Pick, a weekly radio show where Don curates a uniquely memorable musical experience, blending iconic moments in rock and roll with deep dives into live performances that continue to resonate with listeners. This Saturday night, Don is bringing you a truly special pick from the Grateful
Don’s Pick Tonight: A Grateful Dead Classic – Live from Irvine Meadows, April 23, 1988 Read More »
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
