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DEAD AIR with Uncle John

Uncle John
The Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
WESU Middletown
Music
Jerry Garcia Band
Jerry Garcia
Live Music
Hampton Coliseum
Fillmore East
Pledge Drive
WESU
Duke University
Market Square Arena
Phil Lesh
Winterland
Boston Music Hall
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Virginia
Bob Weir
New Haven Coliseum

The airwaves will be anything but dead as the music of one of rock's most prolific touring acts, The GRATEFUL DEAD, are brought to you by 'Uncle John'. Featuring live recordings, rare unreleased material, interviews and much more...

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All tracks: 1985-02-20 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland, CA Cold Rain and Snow > Day Tripper West L.A. Fadeaway Mama Tried > Big River Tennessee Jed Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Playing In The Band Turn On Your Lovelight U.S. ... more

Dancin' In The Street > Bird Song (1984-07-15 Greek Theatre - Berkeley, CA) Iko Iko C.C. Rider Dire Wolf China Doll > Baby What You Want Me To Do > Sugar Magnolia (1985-02-18 Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland, CA) Truckin' > Terrapin Statio... more

Jack Straw Jack-a-Roe Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Stagger Lee The Music Never Stopped (1979-08-14 McNichols Sports Arena - Denver, CO) INTERVIEW: HOLLIE ROSE ("When Push Comes to Shove - Real Life On Dead Tour") It Must Have Been The Roses Lost Sailo... more

Tomorrow Is Forever (1974-10-19 Winterland Arena - San Francisco, CA) (RIP Dolly Parton) China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider (1974-07-27 Roanoke Civic Center - Roanoke, VA) It Hurts Me Too Cumberland Blues Empty Pages (1971-08-24 Auditorium Theatr... more

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Holly Rose
Author of When Push Comes to Shove, Real Life on DEAD Tour
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Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1065
Phil Lesh
Guitarist and vocalist of the Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1045
Kieran Curtis
Guitar player and singer in String Theory
String Theory
Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1000
Jeff Spiro
Fiddle player and vocalist in String Theory
String Theory
Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1000
Andy Speckman
Mandolin player and vocalist in String Theory
String Theory
Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1000
Peter Faulkner
Bass player in String Theory
String Theory
Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1000
Claire Gilnett
Banjo player and vocalist in String Theory
String Theory
Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1000
Katie Morneau
Second guitar player and vocalist in String Theory
String Theory
Episode: DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1000

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Uncle John
Host of Dead Air with Uncle John on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown; renowned for curating archival Grateful Dead material with a warm radio-host presence.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Perfection

    Sometimes you wander across something really cool. This is one of those times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ParkWestPuma
    United Statesa year ago
  • Perfect

    Absolutely perfect.

    May the music never stop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosemary’nthyme
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect

    Please keep going! The dead lives on in this household because of beautiful shows like this !! Thank you so much for the smiles and joy this program brings ! 👍🏽🤘🏽🌈🤟🏼💀🌹

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smilksmoothie
    United States5 years ago
  • Still going strong!!

    The reviews I’ve read are all asking uncle Jyti come back. Seems to me he has provided me with so much joy and happiness during Covid darkness. Thanks uncle John you are so awesome and I prayed for your mom and you thanks again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    la cheesery
    United States5 years ago
  • PLEASE COME BACK, UNCLE JOHN

    Like the morning sun you came and like the wind you went. Love the time and effort you put into each of your playlists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chilly Jackwater
    United States6 years ago

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Audience praises the show's consistency, sound quality, and the balance between archival tracks and commentary.
The host's storytelling and track selections create a compelling, radio-like journey through Dead history.
Listeners appreciate the careful curation of rare Dead material and the insightful historical context.
Fans highlight the sense of community and the nostalgia-driven atmosphere that makes it easy to replay episodes.

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DEAD AIR with Uncle John - Episode #1065
Q: So Holly, what made you decide, I'm going to take this to the next level and turn it into a book?
Holly explains her lifelong journaling habit, the Dead Tour experiences she documented, and how transcribing those journals into a book became a natural evolution to share the real, unfiltered story.

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What is DEAD AIR about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program curates archival and live material related to a legendary touring act, often blending rare Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia selections with contextual storytelling about venues, dates, and era. Episodes emphasize mood, history, and the live-show experience, sometimes weaving in guest appearances and planning for future archive-focused journeys. A standout feature is the DJ-host persona and commitment to community radio culture, including pledge-drive segments and local music context, which creates a warm, nostalgia-filled listening experience for Deadheads and classic rock fans alike. Potential listeners can expect deep cuts, thoughtful commentary, and a steady stream of well-curated performances across decades, with a clear empha... more

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1. Holly Rose
2. Phil Lesh
3. Kieran Curtis
4. Jeff Spiro
5. Andy Speckman
6. Peter Faulkner
7. Claire Gilnett
8. Katie Morneau

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