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The Grateful Dead Live There’s nothing quite like experiencing the Grateful Dead live—and at Dead Set Live, every song played is the live version. No studio polish, no edits, just the raw, improvisational magic that defined one of the most influential bands in rock history. Tonight, we spotlight a rare and unforgettable performance: the Grateful […]

In the long, winding history of the Grateful Dead, a few shows stand apart—not just as great performances, but as moments where the legend deepened and the unexpected unfolded in real time. October 8, 1989, at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia, is one of those shows. Billed cryptically as “Formerly the Warlocks,” the band’s return

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

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