The Grateful Dead Live – Shoreline Amphitheatre, September 30, 1989 Few eras of the Grateful Dead shine quite like the late ’80s, and their run at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California proved exactly why this period has become a fan favorite. On September 30, 1989, the Dead delivered a performance that captured their unique […]
At Dead Set Live, every track we spin is the live version—because nothing captures the Grateful Dead like their unrepeatable, in-the-moment performances. And tonight, for Don’s Pick, we’re spotlighting September 1, 1969, when the Dead took the stage at the Baton Rouge International Speedway in Prairieville, Louisiana, during the iconic New Orleans Pop Festival. This
At Dead Set Live, every song played is the live version. No studio takes, no edits—just the raw, unfiltered magic of the Grateful Dead as it happened. Each performance takes listeners on a journey through the band’s evolving sound, improvisational spirit, and the collective heartbeat of the Deadhead community. This Saturday night, we’re heading back
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
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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
