Dead Show/podcast for 6/12/15

As I sat outside on my porch last night at 9:30 PM, noticing that it was still light, I thought that it might be time to bring you a show from the land of the midnight sun, Alaska. This week I'm playing a great show from the Dead's only visit to our largest state, back in 1980. This is from the middle of a three night run in a high school auditorium, on June 20th, 1980. I think you'll agree this is a particularly fine first set, starting out with a nice Jack Straw going into a great and bouncing, Franklin's Tower. The Mana Tried->Mexicali duo is well played and full of spunk as well. Weir infused the Let it Grow with just  the right imagery and the Althea that follows is a treat to hear. The boys don't stop there, however, as they might on a lesser day, but go on to add four more ditties to this first set including a fine Deal to close it. I think you'll enjoy this first set if you aren't already a fan, and if you are, hopefully you'll enjoy revisiting this fine show from 35 years ago.    Grateful Dead West High Auditorium, Ankorage, AK 6/20/80     SET ONE: Tuning Jack Straw > Franklin's Tower > Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Friend of the Devil Let It Grow > Althea Tuning Easy To Love You Tuning Lost Sailor > Saint of Circumstance > Deal    You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod061215.mp3   Thank you for your kind support which makes the Deadpod possible.    have a great week my friends!