Tales from the Lot - Grateful Dead Show Experiences
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsStep into the world of the Grateful Dead with "Tales from the Lot." Join me as I dive deep into the heart of one of the most iconic bands in music history. In this podcast, I invite passionate Deadheads to share their firsthand experiences from the legendary Grateful Dead shows they attended.
My guests take you on a nostalgic journey to the lot scene and concerts they attended. Where the vibrant culture of fans, the music, and the mystical setlists converge. These storytellers transport you back in time, sharing the magic, camaraderie, and unique moments that defined these unforgettable concerts.
Do you have an incredible Grateful Dead story to tell? I'd love to have you on the podcast! Share your cherished memories and relive the moments that made those shows truly special. Whether it's the cosmic connection you felt with fellow fans or the legendary tunes that still make your heart sing, I want to hear from you.
Email [email protected] with the Grateful Dead show that holds a special place in your heart and why it means so much to you. Join me for a journey through the past and celebrate the enduring spirit of the Deadhead community.
Tune in, turn on, and keep the spirit of the Grateful Dead alive with "Tales from the Lot: A Grateful Dead Experiences" podcast.
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Episodes
TFTL Ep 24 When Is The Next Tour? - 70's 80's 90's and Chimps!
April 17, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWhen Bob Ingersoll describes his first Grateful Dead concert, you can almost feel the pulsing energy of the crowd and the transformative power of the music. This episode takes a wild ride with Bob, a chimp expert, and Deadhead, as he shares his life's tapestry woven with threads of passion for primates and the Grateful Dead. His stories transport us from his early college days to the emotional depth of his bond with Nim Chimpsky, a chimp he worked with closely. Bob's journey is not just abou...
TFTL Ep 23 People Were Taking Care of Each Other - The Matrix, Carousel Ballroom, Keystone, and More!
April 09, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBBill Bigelow takes us on a journey through the heart of the Bay Area's legendary music scene, where the melodies of the Grateful Dead once danced through iconic venues like the Carousel Ballroom and the Fillmore West. As we explore his stories, from the Beatles to Bob Dylan, we witness the origins of a community united by music. Bill's encounters with the Dead's intimate shows and his insights into their ever-evolving relationship with promoter Bill Graham offer a rare glimpse into the spiri...
TFTL Ep 22 Those Were The Days, As Archie Said - The Golden '70s and '80s
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBEver found yourself entranced by a rhythm, a melody, or a memory that transports you to another place and time? That's the magic Bruce Ascher, a die-hard Deadhead from Putnam County, brings to the table in our latest episode. With the backdrop of Led Zeppelin and Motown beats, Bruce's musical pilgrimage led him to the Grateful Dead's doorstep, and he's never looked back. We journey with him to his first Dead concert—a serendipitous celebration on Bob Weir's birthday—and through the enchantin...
TFTL Ep 21 You Were All Part of the Band - Englishtown, NJ 9/3/1977
March 26, 2024 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBJoin us on a sonic journey as Tommy Kennedy takes us from the electric buzz of a Bob Dylan fandom to the psychedelic swirl of becoming a Grateful Dead convert. The episode kicks off with Tommy's rich storytelling, painting the scene of his first Grateful Dead concert where the air was thick with excitement and faces were adorned with vibrant paints. His tales extend beyond the music, revealing the tapestry of experiences that hooked him into the Dead's unique culture, and how one album, "Wak...
TFTL Ep 20 That Bus Has A Lot of Wheels - Deer Creek 6/28/1992
October 23, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBEver found yourself reminiscing about your first psychedelic experience while listening to the Grateful Dead? Or how about that time when you unearthed your love for genres you didn't even know existed? Join my dear friend Kurt and I as we take a trip down memory lane, discussing our shared love for music, and our unforgettable concert experiences including our time at the Grateful Dead concert at Deer Creek in 1992. Kurt opens up about his musical journey, how he transitioned from '80s rap ...
TFTL Ep 19 From Club Kids to Deadheads Overnight - Grateful Dead Tour Tales: Volume One: 1984-1987
October 16, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBEver found yourself lost in a parking lot for hours after a mind-blowing Grateful Dead concert? George Michaels, author of 'Grateful Dead Tour Tales', not only knows exactly how that feels, but also crafted an entire collection of captivating stories based on such experiences. Join us as we journey through George's transformation from a club kid to a devoted Deadhead, and get a glimpse of the Grateful Dead culture through his eyes. Hear about his first Grateful Dead concert in Saratoga, wher...
TFTL Ep18 Always Feeling Like Some '69 - 5/6/1990 - California State U. Dominguez Hills
October 09, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBTFTL Ep18 Always Feeling Like Some '69 - 5/6/1990 - California State U. Dominguez Hills My guest, CP, is here from AZ to discuss seeing the Grateful Dead at Cal State on 5/6/1990, the fine wine that is the Dead's catalog, and The 48 Laws of Power. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | K...
TFTL Ep17 Super Hippie Dippy - 5/27/1989 - Oakland Coliseum
October 03, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBTFTL Ep17 Super Hippie Dippy - 5/27/1989 - Oakland Coliseum My guest, Michael Leube, is here from Budapest, Hungary to discuss seeing Grateful Dead at the Oakland Coliseum in 1989, the 80/20 Rule, a heartbreaking Stella Blue, and why Billie Jean is the best pop song. #GratefulDead #OaklandColiseum #MusicMemories #StellaBlue #BillieJean #Podcast This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. Al...
TFTL Ep16 A Ring of People Dancing - 10/17/1983 - Lake Placid, NY
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBTFTL Ep16 A Ring of People Dancing - 10/17/1983 - Lake Placid, NY My guest, Steve White, is here to discuss seeing the Grateful Dead at Lake Placid, the Spud Hut, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com Support the...
TFTL Ep15 The Circus Is In Town - 9/15/2021 & 7/2/1995 - Deer Creek Music Center
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBTFTL Ep15 The Circus Is In Town - 9/15/2021 & 7/2/1995 - Deer Creek Music Center My guest, Aaron Okerson, is here to discuss seeing Dead and Company at Ruoff Music Center on 9/15/2021, Hyryder, and much more. In the second half, I take a deep dive into the fence crashing on 7/2/95 at Deer Creek and the "Tour of Doom". This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Fr...
TFTL Ep02-05 The Circus Is In Town - 9/15/2021 & 7/2/1995 - Deer Creek Music Center
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBTFTL Ep02-05 The Circus Is In Town - 9/15/2021 & 7/2/1995 - Deer Creek Music Center My guest, Aaron Okerson, is here to discuss seeing Dead and Company at Ruoff Music Center on 9/15/2021, Hyryder, and much more. In the second half, I take a deep dive into the fence crashing on 7/2/95 at Deer Creek and the "Tour of Doom". This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. ShakedownTshirts.com where ...
TFTL Ep02-04 Too Many Shows, Too Little Time - Cal State 1990 - Carson, CA
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBTFTL Ep02-04 Too Many Shows, Too Little Time - 5/5 & 5/6/1990 - Cal State, Carson, CA My guest, Paul Kjellberg, is here to discuss his experience seeing the Grateful Dead at Cal State on 5/5 & 5/6/90, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. ShakedownTshirts.com where all US orders over $35 Ship Free. Support the show
TFTL Ep14 Too Many Shows, Too Little Time - Cal State 1990 - Carson, CA
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBTFTL Ep02-04 Too Many Shows, Too Little Time - 5/5 & 5/6/1990 - Cal State, Carson, CA My guest, Paul Kjellberg, is here to discuss his experience seeing the Grateful Dead at Cal State on 5/5 & 5/6/90, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! w...
TFTL Ep02-03 It's the Soundtrack to Your Life - 12/31/81 - The Oakland Auditorium
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBTFTL Ep02-03 It's the Soundtrack to Your Life - 12/31/81 - The Oakland Auditorium My guest, Jeff Kerper, is here to discuss his experience seeing the Grateful Dead at the Oakland Auditorium on 12/31/1981. And if you can't decide what to listen to next, check out Jeff's Grateful Dead musical suggestions on his IG page Chestnuts From the Archive https://www.instagram.com/chestnutsfromthearchive This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot style T-shirts and gifts for...
TFTL Ep13 It's the Soundtrack to Your Life - 12/31/81 - The Oakland Auditorium
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBTFTL Ep13 It's the Soundtrack to Your Life - 12/31/81 - The Oakland Auditorium My guest, Jeff Kerper, is here to discuss his experience seeing the Grateful Dead at the Oakland Auditorium on 12/31/1981. And if you can't decide what to listen to next, check out Jeff's Grateful Dead musical suggestions on his IG page Chestnuts From the Archive https://www.instagram.com/chestnutsfromthearchive This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Gr...
TFTL Ep02-02 Oh, That's Why They Have Balloons - 3/18/95 - The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBTFTL Ep02-02 Oh, That's Why They Have Balloons My guest, Thomas Shortall, is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at the Philly Spectrum on 3/18/1995, Kurt Vonnegut, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. ShakedownTshirts.com where all US orders over $35 Ship Free. Support the show
TFTL Ep12 Oh, That's Why They Have Balloons - 3/18/95 - The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBTFTL Ep12 Oh, That's Why They Have Balloons My guest, Thomas Shortall, is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at the Philly Spectrum on 3/18/1995, Kurt Vonnegut, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com Support the show
TFTL Ep11 Jerry Had His Game Face On -5/8/77- Barton Hall, Ithaca, NY
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBTFTL Ep11 Jerry Had His Game Face On My guest, Gary Kerper, is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at Cornell University on 5/8/1977, and I take a dive into the internet conspiracy surrounding this show. Was Jerry part of the CIA? Did Microsoft and Disney team up? Did it really even snow that night? This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20...
TFTL Ep02-01 Jerry Had His Game Face On -5/8/77- Barton Hall, Ithaca, NY
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBTFTL Ep02-01 Jerry Had His Game Face On My guest, Gary Kerper, is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at Cornell University on 5/8/1977, and I take a dive into the internet conspiracy surrounding this show. Was Jerry part of the CIA? Did Microsoft and Disney team up? Did it really even snow that night? This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. ShakedownTshirts.com where all US orders over $3...
TFTL Ep10 Feeling All This Love -7/8/95 - Soldier Field
February 08, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBTFTL Ep10 Feeling All This Love My guest, Eric Skjerseth, is the founder of Planetary Transport Company (www.planetarypartybus.com) and the nonprofit STAMP (Sustainable Touring for Artists, Musicians, and Performers) Eric is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at Soldier Field on 7/8/95, sustainable transportation for traveling artists, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more...
TFTL Ep9 Untethered From Time - 6/7/91 - Will
January 25, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBTales From the Lot Ep9 - Untethered From Time I talk about my first Grateful Dead show, 6/7/91 at Deer Creek.
TFTL Ep9 Untethered From Time - 6/7/91 - Deer Creek
January 25, 2022 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBTales From the Lot Ep9 - Untethered From Time I talk about my first Grateful Dead show, 6/7/91 at Deer Creek. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com Support the show
TFTL Ep8 The Best Grateful Dead Show I Have Been To - 3/21/94 - Richfield Coliseum
January 18, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBTales From the Lot Ep8 - The Best Grateful Dead Show I Have Been To Michigan Brian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead at Richfield Coliseum on 3/21/94 and the Soldier Field '93 & '94 shows. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame...
TFTL Ep8 The Best Grateful Dead Show I Have Been To - 3/21/94 - Michigan Brian
January 18, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBTales From the Lot Ep8 - The Best Grateful Dead Show I Have Been To Michigan Brian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead at Richfield Coliseum on 3/21/94 and the Soldier Field '93 & '94 shows.
TFTL Ep7 The Genesis of the Face Melt - Deer Creek '90 - Geoffrey V. Carter
January 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBTales From the Lot Ep7 - The Genesis of the Face Melt Geoffrey V. Carter is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead 7/18/1990 & 7/19/1990 at Deer Creek, Neal Cassady's legacy, and much more.
TFTL Ep7 The Genesis of the Face Melt - Deer Creek '90
January 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBTales From the Lot Ep7 - The Genesis of the Face Melt Geoffrey V. Carter is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead 7/18/1990 & 7/19/1990 at Deer Creek, Neal Cassady's legacy, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com S...
TFTL Ep6 I Was Forced to Like It By Mtv - 6/24/84 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
December 14, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBTales From the Lot Ep6 - I Was Forced to Like It By Mtv Gunnar Hanson is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on 6/24/1984 in Saratoga Springs, NY. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com ...
TFTL Ep6 I Was Forced to Like It By Mtv - 6/24/84 - Gunnar Hanson
December 14, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBTales From the Lot Ep6 - I Was Forced to Like It By Mtv Gunnar Hanson is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on 6/24/1984 in Saratoga Springs, NY.
TFTL Ep5 Maybe U2 Does That, But I Doubt It - 9/4/90 - Cameron Patrick
October 05, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBTales From the Lot Ep5 - Maybe U2 Does That, But I Doubt It Cameron Patrick is my guest to discuss his life-changing experience on the way to the Grateful Dead show on 7/4/1990 at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS.
TFTL Ep5 Maybe U2 Does That, But I Doubt It - 9/4/90 - Sandstone Amphitheater
October 05, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBTales From the Lot Ep5 - Maybe U2 Does That, But I Doubt It Cameron Patrick is my guest to discuss his life-changing experience on the way to the Grateful Dead show on 7/4/1990 at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date...
TFTL Ep4 Doing Questionable Things in Questionable Places - 10.9.89 - Hampton Coliseum
September 28, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBTales From the Lot Ep4 - Doing Questionable Things in Questionable Places Keith Eaton is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead "Formerly the Warlocks" show on 10.9.89 at Hampton Coliseum. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com Su...
TFTL Ep4 Doing Questionable Things in Questionable Places - 10.9.89 - Keith Eaton
September 28, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBTales From the Lot Ep4 - Doing Questionable Things in Questionable Places Keith Eaton is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead "Formerly the Warlocks" show on 10.9.89 at Hampton Coliseum.
TFTL Ep3 Thank You, Sir. May I Have Another? - 9/19/90 - Madison Square Garden
September 20, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBTales From the Lot Ep3 - Thank You, Sir. May I Have Another? 9/19/90 MSG Scott Barsamian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead show on 9/19/90 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com S...
TFTL Ep3 Thank You Sir, May I Have Another? - 9/19/90 - Scott Barsamian
September 20, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBTales From the Lot Ep3 - Thank You Sir, May I Have Another? Scott Barsamian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead show on 9/19/90 at MSG.
TFTL Ep1 Final Tour of the Show - 4/3/90 The Omni
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBTales from the Lot Ep1 - Last Tour of the Show Steve Butler is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead show on 4/3/90 at The Omni and much more. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com Support the show
TFTL Ep2 Horseshoes and Hammer Handles - 8/26/88 - Dave Christian
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBTFTL Ep2 Horseshoes and Hammer Handles Dave Christian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead show on 8/26/88 at the Tacoma Dome.
TFTL Ep2 Horseshoes and Hammer Handles - 8/26/88 Tacoma Dome
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBTFTL Ep2 Horseshoes and Hammer Handles Dave Christian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead show on 8/26/88 at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Summer Tour - The Game | Kickstarter Launch Date May 12! www.summertourthegame.com Support the show
TFTL Ep1 Final Tour of the Show - 4/3/90 - Steve Butler
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBTales from the Lot Ep1 - Last Tour of the Show Steve Butler is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead show on 4/3/90 at the Omni and much more.
Tales From The Lot Ep. 00 - Trailer
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBBrief intro about Tales from the Lot. My new podcast is where we hear first-hand stories, from the people who were there to see the Grateful Dead. We discuss what the energy of the day was like, who did you go with, how was the lot, and most importantly, the songs and music from the show, and what made this show so special to you. This episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders ove...