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This episode features a review of a Grateful Dead concert from June 4, 1978, at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

This week's Deadpod takes us back to sunny California for a Sunday show at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on June 4, 1978. This is their first show in about a month following the excellent Spring tour, and the band sounds like they're in great spirits—evidenced both by the between-song banter and the upbeat performances throughout the set. A somewhat unusual pairing opens things up, with "Bertha" flowing into "Good Lovin'"—be sure to listen for Garcia's vocal touches there. You might also notice Bobby's vocal substitution in "Me and My Uncle," a small but interesting moment. The whole set is strong, but highlights for me include a particularly expressive "Looks Like Rain" and, of course, a very satisfying "Tennessee Jed." Things nearly get out of hand on the closing "Jack Straw," which makes for a fun finish. Grateful Dead Campus Stadium - University Of California Santa Barbara, CA 6/4/1978 - Sunday One Bertha [7:01] > Good Lovin' [6:21] Dire Wolf [3:21] Me And My Uncle [3:04] > Big River [6:03] Brown Eyed Women [5:02] Looks Like Rain [7:35] Tennessee Jed [8:20] Jack Straw [5:21] You can listen to this week's Deadpod here…

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