Dick's Picks Vol. 5 12/26/79, Oakland, CA

Published: March 11, 2020, 9 a.m.

b'Welcome back to 36 from the Vault! In Episode 5 we explore Dick\\u2019s Picks Vol. 5, from the Oakland Auditorium Arena in Oakland, CA on December 26, 1979. We find the Dead at yet another transitional period in their career, as they continue rolling out the Brent era. This show features a number of significant bustouts in \\u201cUncle John\\u2019s Band\\u201d & \\u201cBrokedown Palace\\u201d while being highlighted by a phenomenal second set. Featuring an uninterrupted run of jams in \\u201cUncle John\\u2019s Band -> Estimated Prophet -> Jam -> He\\u2019s Gone - > The Other One -> Drums -> Space -> Not Fade Away> Brokedown Palace,\\u201d\\xa0it showcased the new tones and sonic approach that came with Brent Myland joining earlier that year.\\n\\nSteven and Rob focus on the fascinating run of shows The Dead played in the last week of the 1970\\u2019s,\\xa0their transition to perhaps the fascinating & much-maligned 1980\\u2019s period, their Talking Heads jams of the era, The Dead\\u2019s appeal to pop music, and much more.\\xa0\\n\\n36 from the Vault is production of Osiris Media. It is edited and produced by Brian Brinkman, and mastered by Matt Dwyer. All music composed by Amar Sastry, unless otherwise noted. Logo design by Liz Bee Art & Design. The executive producer of 36 from the Vault is RJ Bee.\\xa0\\n\\nPlease consider reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We invite you to listen to Dick\\u2019s Picks Vol. 6 in anticipation of our next episode on March 25.\\n\\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'