Deadhead Cannabis Show

Music News: Pink Floyd and Joni Mitchell In this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show, Larry Mishkin reflects on the intersection of music and cannabis in the wake of the recent elections. He delves into the Grateful Dead's legacy, highlighting a notable performance from 1973, and explores the lyrical depth of 'To Lay Me Down.' The conversation also touches on music news, including Pink Floyd's '...

Phil Lesh: A Tribute to a Musical Icon In this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show, Larry Mishkin discusses the significance of the Grateful Dead's concert on November 4, 1977, at Colgate University, along with various music news updates, tributes to Phil Lesh, and reflections on Quincy Jones's legacy. The conversation highlights the dynamics of the band during the concert, the impact of newer j...

Phil Lesh: A Legacy of Love and Music In this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show, Larry Mishkin pays tribute to the late Phil Lesh, the iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, who passed away at the age of 84. The conversation reflects on Phil's significant contributions to music, his unique style of playing the bass, and the profound impact he had on the Grateful Dead and the music community. Lar...

Pink Floyd's Catalog Sale: A New Era In this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show, Larry Michigan explores the rich history of the Grateful Dead's music, focusing on a specific concert from 1980. He discusses the significance of various songs, including 'Iko Iko' and 'Me and Bobby McGee', while also reflecting on the impact of Chris Christopherson's songwriting. The conversation shifts to current...

Exploring the Grateful Dead's Legacy In this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show, Larry Mishkin takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the Grateful Dead's music, focusing on a concert from September 30, 1993, at the Boston Garden. He discusses various songs, including 'Here Comes Sunshine' and 'Spoonful,' while also touching on the band's history and the contributions of key figures like...

Candyman and Cultural Contradictions: Grateful Dead’s Egypt Adventure In this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show , host Larry Mishkin highlights two key topics: a favorite Grateful Dead show and his recent experiences at Goose concerts. First, Larry talks about an iconic Grateful Dead concert that took place on September 16, 1978, at the Sun et Lumiere Theater in Giza, Egypt, near the pyramids...

"From Steel Pulse to Wu-Tang: A Festival of Musical Diversity" Larry Mishkin discusses a review of various experiences and performances, starting with a cannabis event called "Miracle in Mundelein," which took place over the past weekend. The main focus of the review is a discussion of a Grateful Dead show from September 9, 1987, at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island. The show was notable...

Labor Day Vibes: Grateful Dead, George Thorogood, and More A special Labor Day edition featuring a recap of significant events in the music world, particularly focusing on the Grateful Dead's September 2, 1988, concert at the Capitol Center in Landover, Maryland. Larry Mishkin reminisces about the band's history, including the song "Hell in a Bucket," its significance, and its evolution in the Gra...

A Festival Odyssey: Phish, Mondegreens, and Moments with My Son Larry Mishkin reflects on his recent experience attending the Mondegreen Festival , a Phish festival in Dover, Delaware, with his son and friends. He shares his enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the performances and the significance of certain songs, including "The MoMA Dance" and "NICU," which have deep ties to Phish's history a...

"Phish's Record-Breaking Jams: A New Era in Live Performance" Larry Mishkin discusses a 1990 performance by the Jerry Garcia Band, highlighting the importance of his album recorded during this period and recommending it for fans of Garcia. He then shift to discussing Phish, describing a lengthy and memorable jam session of the song "Simple" during a recent concert. He shares his personal experienc...

Phish's three-night run at Alpine Valley Larry Mishkin features a Grateful Dead concert at a "funky" venue on July 29, 1994, at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.  The Grateful Dead opened with "Rain" by the Beatles, reflecting their admiration for the Beatles' music. "Rain," primarily written by John Lennon, was a song exploring themes of reality and illusion and was notable for its use of reverse audio effects...

Phish Tour Kicks Off: Anticipation and Reflections from the Road Larry Mishkin is excited about the ongoing summer tour of the band Phish, particularly looking forward to their upcoming shows at Alpine Valley and St. Louis. He reflects on a Grateful Dead concert from July 22, 1984, at Ventura County Fairgrounds, sharing personal memories of attending shows in 1984, which was a significant year for...

"Cannabis, COVID, and Concerts: A Grateful Dead Fan's Journey" Larry Mishkin is back from a break spent in South Carolina with his granddaughter he shares his experience of contracting a mild case of COVID, attributing his quick recovery to his cannabis use. He references studies suggesting that certain strains of sativa marijuana may mitigate COVID symptoms. The episode features a detailed discus...

"Celebrating July 4th with Grateful Dead Memories and Rolling Stones Reverence" Larry Mishkin highlights a memorable Grateful Dead concert from July 1984 at Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, Michigan, which holds special significance for Larry and his friends who attended the University of Michigan. He reflects on how attending this concert was a fitting farewell for his crew as they wrapped u...

From Shakedown Street to Hackney Diamonds: Music Memories and News Larry Michigan reminisces about a Grateful Dead concert he attended on June 24, 1983, at the Dane County Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin.  Larry describes the memorable experience of seeing the Grateful Dead open with "Shakedown Street" for the first time. He recounts his journey to the concert with friends, highlighting the traffic...

"Deadhead Adventures: From Minneapolis to Alpine Valley" Larry Mishkin delves into a nostalgic recount of a Grateful Dead concert he attended on June 17, 1988, in Minneapolis, part of their Midwest Summer Tour. He reminisces about attending the show with friends Mikey and JT, detailing their travel adventures and the concert's setlist, which included memorable performances of "Hell in a Bucket" an...

"From Morning Dew to Dark Star: The Grateful Dead's Masterpiece Concert in 1973" Larry Mishkin's featured concert is the Grateful Dead's legendary performance at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium on June 10, 1973. This show is celebrated as one of the band's greatest, partly because of its remarkable opening with "Morning Dew," a song that symbolized the special nature of the event. The concert, part of a...

Remembering Bill Walton: Basketball Star and Grateful Dead Superfan In this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show, Larry Mishkin covers various topics, including a historic Grateful Dead show, personal concert experiences, and music news. Larry starts with a deep dive into the Grateful Dead's June 3, 1976, concert at the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon. This show marked the band's return aft...

"A Day on the Green: Celebrating 35 Years Since the Legendary Concert" Larry Mishkin  highlights a significant Grateful Dead concert from May 27, 1989, at Oakland Alameda County Stadium, part of an AIDS benefit organized by Bill Graham. The event featured artists like Tracy Chapman, John Fogerty, Los Lobos, Joe Satriani, and the Grateful Dead. Larry delves into Fogerty's set, backed by Jerry Garci...

Behind the Lens: Jay Blakesberg’s Las Vegas Grateful Dead Exhibit Larry Michigan is joined by Jay Blakesberg , a well-known photographer and frequent guest. They discuss various topics related to the Grateful Dead, including a specific 1973 performance and Phil Lesh's "Box of Rain." Jay shares details about his involvement in the Dead Forever Experience , a fan exhibit in Las Vegas, which includes...

  Adapting to the Grateful Dead Culture : Mark Karan discusses the welcoming yet challenging atmosphere stepping into a tight-knit group like the Grateful Dead. Larry Mishkin is joined by special guest, Mark Karan , a musician well known in Grateful Dead circles. They discuss Mark's experience playing with "The Other Ones" after Jerry Garcia's passing, as well as his time with Ratdog and reflectio...

"Behind the Scenes with Rob Bleetstein: Archiving the Legacy of the NRPS" Larry's guest, Rob Bleetstein, is known for his role as the host of the live concerts on the Sirius XM Grateful Dead station and as the voice of Pearl Jam Radio. In today's episode, he discusses the recently released live album "Hempsteader" by the New Riders Of The Purple Sage (NRPS), where he serves as the archivist and pr...

"Neil Young's 2024 Tour with Crazy Horse: A Legendary Performance" Larry Mishkin discusses the creation of the song "The Music Never Stopped" by Bob Weir and John Perry Barlow. Weir explains his collaborative process with Barlow, where they developed lyrics together over the phone, inspired by Barlow's description of a scene from Wyoming. Weir also reflects on the importance of lyrical and musical...

Brent Midland's First Show 45 Years Ago Today  RIP: Dickey Betts, A True Brother Larry Mishkin  begins with a discussion about the significance of April 20th (420 Day) and reminisces about a Grateful Dead concert from 45 years ago on April 22nd, 1979, which marked Brent Midland's first show with the band. He delves into Brent Midland's impact on the band and his musical contributions. He also touc...

Phil Lesh's Triumphant Return: A Musical Journey 25 Years Ago Today Larry Mishkin provides a retrospective analysis of a significant musical event from April 15th, 1999, focusing on Phil Lesh's return to the stage after surgery, marking the first Phil and Friends show.  He discusses the lineup, including Trey Anastasio and Paige McConnell from Phish, and highlights their performance of various son...