Guitar Teacher REACTS: "COLD RAIN & SNOW" Grateful Dead | LIVE | Farm Aid 7/4/86

[@Guitargate]

Somebody get the cameraman a beer and a hotdog! Dude needs to get it together!

[@dmeek20]

Dude took the brown acid

[@Guitargate]

CLEARLY

[@darrellhiatt6500]

Purple Gel Ventura 1984 😄💪

[@dmeek20]

@@Guitargate in the camera guy's mind, he was so on point that Spielberg would be jealous.

[@andrewmtreat]

@@dmeek20 (pans back to folded towel on a bench) Thinks to himself..."Yes!"

[@dmeek20]

Yesss!!! More Dead... ::clicks as fast as possible::

[@augustwest5487]

Lolol same!

[@Primus-ue4th]

Damn straight

[@DoobTube71]

The camera guy is high. Scarlet Begonias,...PLEASE!

[@kocmnkhorror787]

Give the people what they want: a 2 hour rundown of a '74 Eyes of the World

[@jackietreehorn5115]

100% agreed!

[@erikaderoche3368]

9-18-74. While You are at it check out Row Jimmy &/or PeggyO from same show.

[@Mcwhy33]

Pacific North West Playing In The band!

[@jppagetoo]

Anything from '72-'74. I have nothing against Mickey Hart but the band was better with one drummer. '72 was their peak with Keith coming in on keys. Some of the '74 shows were just rocket fuel from the first note to the last. Gimme some '74 Dead jams. Jack Straw, Eyes of the World, Playin' in the Band, Dark Star, oh baby!

[@xxchuangtzu6186]

09-11-74 is glorious, and cannot forget 10-29-77!!

[@cheesy6516]

Yes! Keep the Dead videos coming please.

[@michaelkenyon3372]

no

[@joshb23]

This was my first Dead Show, summer of HS senior year! Drove up from NYC with my buddy in his dad's Lincoln Continental, Dylan and Petty played that day as well - just an AWESOME day! I remember that little tease at the top and the full opening riff like it was yesterday! Thanks for bringing it all back, and for your amazing breakdown! PEACE

[@michaelbrand7729]

Nice 1st! It was my 106th. ❤

[@josephpattison6913]

The most amazing thing with this video is that Jerry’s wearing a T-shirt with a color other then black!

[@stevedowney4056]

joseph pattison Go look up Jerry and Bob at the Playboy mansion

[@jessesnyder5426]

I was on tour when Jerry broke out the red tee shirt. Immediately, "trouble ahead Jerry in Red" bumper stickers were being sold in the parking lots.

[@SAEmusic7]

Let it be known: when asked “What’s your favorite color?” (jokingly) in an interview with NME (UK), Jer replied “Red & black.” lol He had the most acerbic yet genuine sense of humor & I believe it comes thru in much of his playing & writing! Long love & long live Jerome John Garcia! 🤘✌️ “Let there be songs to fill the air”

[@voltaire6668]

First thing I noticed!

[@Sleepy_Alligator]

Over the years this song just steadily grew on me. A few version I heard live, Garcias voice was pure painful emotion as he became the song. I know Garcia's voice was creaky sometimes, but I'll always love his singing regardless. Such emotional delivery, and the creaks and groans were so often, I'd even say typically, just perfect for the song and the context of the story. Emotion, pain, wins and losses, hope for redemption, so much more. Love Garcias signing always. RIP brother.

[@qwe10poi]

I don’t like reaction videos but for some reason I’ve watched like 5 of yours. I think it’s because I can tell your enthusiasm is completely genuine.

[@HollerboyHellbilly]

Thank you for this continued effort of analyzing these songs. I love the forum. I feel like part of a community of musicians when I watch your videos. It is obvious that we all love more than just the guitar. Hope you can continue to do what you are doing.

[@ZachisSublime]

I see Penn and Teller popping up as the next video haha! I guess we have the same tastes; Jamming along to the dead and then, MAGIC!

[@V8trickshot]

Trouble ahead, Jerry in red!!

[@ingercasselman6334]

His shrink suggested he not wear black he would were red too try too be positive and cut back on the BIG.H💪💗

[@ianmcdougall9628]

It is 6 days before the coma. His invincibility is peaking. Chunky. Funky. What a shirt!!!!!!!!! :-D

[@merryjane684]

I was at this show, sofa king good. Thank you, Jerry Garcia!!!

[@jimsmith2747]

Love your reviews of the Dead...the smile on your face says it all

[@MrToddmacdonald2]

I think it's great you're doing all these dead tunes - welcome to the club

[@cosmonaut9942]

I love Jerry Garcia and miss him every day. I was fortunate enough to hang with him several times in the '70s and '80s, especially when he was recuperating from his coma in Sebastopol, CA.. He was a special human being.

[@TheFunkybert]

cosmo naut please do share a Jerry story or two.. it’s a gift for us all. What a blessing for you Cosmo! Jerry was a simple human like us all, but his star still shines bright in the night sky 🌌 and the music he created will carry on for generations to come.. GD forever 🌹

[@cosmonaut9942]

@@TheFunkybert I'm not sure this is the space for it or that Guitargate would appreciate it. Hard to condense it in to a few words.

[@ryanmoore2779]

cosmo naut space cadet spaced on their horse manure story

[@David-os2fb]

I saw a bunch of cold rain and snow performances back in the day, but missed this show as I already moved to Virginia and started going to more southern shows. This version is exemplary.

[@jimjones8268]

You love it you are all smiles :)

[@melwoodblues5749]

At this rate you'll have a Twin pre into a Mcintosh pushing some JBL 120's in your basement (~);-} Love it!

[@AfterTheFirstNever]

That made me chuckle. I'm working on it!

[@m6a6t6t2]

jerry had a couple alembic pre's that he used after the wall of sound the vertical looking things next to his rack .

[@melwoodblues5749]

@@m6a6t6t2 right modded silverface twins

[@nateburns3469]

Your videos are really good man. Thanks for doing them.

[@justyo96]

Highly recommend checking out "The Other One"! It's a Bobby tune, and it's one of their earlier songs. If you want an amazing live version with good quality video, I'd definitely go with "Grateful Dead - The Other One (Live 1974)". It's from the Winterland shows (which I consider among their best). It also showcases Jerry's more experimental playing, as well as some slide work. A lot of what you've listened to so far would be considered his more "reserved" playing -- not saying that's a bad thing, but Jerry has many faces that you haven't yet seen ;)

[@justyo96]

PS - the only reason the suggested video has so few views is because it's a reupload. Not sure what happened to the original, but I'm glad someone thought to share it again :)

[@bupobm]

Yes!

[@jessesnyder5426]

There are at least one hundred mind blowing versions of The Other One. Arguably, the most intense piece they ever did.

[@jessesnyder5426]

The Morning Dew is spectacular. Jerry plays the solo like a surgeon mixed with a creative genius mixed with a soul of a very unique and special man.

[@snappleandtickle6099]

I'm happy for you!! These are great to enjoy and your very good at what you do and you can tell you enjoy what your doing!! Perfect situation for life man!! Happy daze ahead for you

[@markvonwisco7369]

I really appreciate the way you recognize and talk about what each band member is doing, as well as what the band is doing as a whole. You're giving me info about ensemble playing that can apply to future bands I'm in. I'm glad that you're not focused only on the lead guitar. In a band setting, I'm either a rhythm guitar player or playing bass.

[@antivaushistscheaktion1148]

Trouble ahead, Jerry in Red. I always loved this tune, I first heard the superfast version from the debut album. The unison lead section was a tough nut for me to crack when I was starting out playing, nice to see you take it on.

[@jaytroxel3495]

I'm not musically inclined on a guitar.. so I've always just sat back in the GD crowd in awe of the parade of sounds visiting my ears... You, on the other hand, have the gift of seeing all the music, chords, solos, progressions and harmonies from a musician's POV. Glad to see you are enjoying the talent the GD spread over all their fans from a different slice of bread. Love the videos! Thanks!

[@matdog3574]

you know what i admire in you michael? next to your unbelievable contribution as a music teacher (you'r not a guitar teacher really), you have become one of my life teachers. these small things like 'you gotta commit, half in life is about showing up over and over again' is really what makes you such a beautiful wholesome person. you've become one of my idols michael, keep it up, may you and your family stay healthy and happy.

[@Guitargate]

Thank you! I appreciate it my friend and same to you and your family!

[@Blake-du6wn]

New to the channel but mad respect and I love your respect for the dead and all jam bands...also, beautiful PRS.

[@connergoetz574]

Great vid!! I’m not even a guitar player myself but I’ll always watch quality Dead content

[@jcolterh]

I watched this whole thing and I don't know a damn thing about music or guitars. I just like seeing someone excited about the Dead.

[@michaelcannella2777]

Veneta Oregon 08/27/72 Dark Star. Disregard the fact that the entire show is insane and you could review the China Rider, Jack Straw, He’s Gone, Birdsong, Playin’, honestly any of them. The Complete Sunshine Daydream is peak trippy Dead and they’re in rare form for this show. Someone needs to make sense of this Dar Star I’m counting on you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvYnI14fMypbqs

[@BobWhite21]

I enjoy your videos a lot . Great job!!! As a novice player who loves listening , it is nice to see someone break down the song structure while enjoying the genius of the song.

[@eloicious]

Strong work on these vids! I was at that 7/4/86 show with my two brothers, girlfriend and others! Drove 9 hours from Mass in dad's Ford Country Squire Wagon : ) PLEASE keep these Dead Disections coming!!! Awesome!

[@jerrygarciaisgod4409]

Really cool to see a music man enjoy the dead. I was lucky enough to catch em a few times. Just listen and hear it. Then youll be hooked and a dead head for life.

[@timpaine6352]

im so grateful for this new series you have been doing with the grateful dead

[@thefishingotter]

Been a dead fan for many years and am enjoying these post very much, excellent shirt bye the way !!!

[@joebill663]

This is my favorite channel! I haven't had a favorite channel before but now I do! You rock man!!!!

[@kingdomrhye1180]

I love this version so happy you did a review of it 😁😁

[@goodwi11]

Bobby was (is) a master of harmonics. He could nail it every time

[@treyfisse3230]

Awesome man!! That cold rain and snow was the best audio recorded. Camera guy needs to get a beer! I love it

[@MrDLWheeler]

I was at this show...this was pretty magic...it was broiling hot before the show...lots of people baking in the hot hot sun...the first set was kind of a little slow and flat but when they came out for the second set opener Cold Rain suddenly the breeze kicked up and there was even a little bit of sprinkle to break the heat, the kind of magic that happened at Dead shows all the time..so cool seeing you take apart these classic jams

[@ThomasFish43]

I discovered this channel about a year ago, sitting in an airport after a red eye flight. I’ve come back countless times over the past year for a shot of dopamine watching you distill the magic that these guys put through an instrument. I wish the Phish videos would come back, the Down with Disease and Divided Sky breakdowns were next level. Keep it up!

[@sebastiansanders2262]

(Musically) Coming down the stairs combing back her yellow hair! Love how the lyrics and music go hand in hand so much with the dead. Would love to see terripin station as the next dead one!

[@drakejohnson7118]

You should check out the version of this song off their first album ! I really like this song , also Morning Dew !

[@paisano315]

Thank you broooooo

[@thecincinnatikid5133]

Glad you figured out how great this music is. I saw your first video you started getting into them

[@richieoliver6423]

My favorite version of this song is from Truckin' Up to Buffalo '89. One of the most ripping versions ever.

[@theothermw]

@guitargate- the show i told you to check out on Amazon Prime Video! Killer version...

[@sweet.n.soursauce]

7/4/89 is probably the best version, but you should totally check out the one from 10/12/84. Absolutely ripping

[@michaelbrand7729]

A great one indeed! Definitely in the top 249 Cold Rain & Snows!!

[@michaelbrand7729]

@@sweet.n.soursaucethere are 249 amazing versions ❤

[@sugarinthegourd]

One fun thing about this tune is watching Jerry use the pickup selector. There’s an idea that he *always* used the middle pickup, but on this song, he would consistently switch: bridge on the intro, middle on the verse, and neck pickup for that harmonized lead. He was very consistent during this era about making those switches.

[@joefelice5062]

3 min, the discussion of harmonics, Weir did so many colorful things that fit perfectly in fabric of each song. He was/is truly the most original rhythm player you can hear.

[@scottschleifer8739]

Love your vids of watching the Dead. I was at this show (Dylan backed w/Petty & Heartbreakers opened). Was in DC three days later for same lineup, where Jerry went into his coma after the show. Start of the second set (at least Cold Rain and Fire on the Mountain) was shown at Farm Aid, happening in the midwest at the same time.

[@willhines7012]

"This camera guy needs to get a beer and get himself together" 😂Awesome vid as always, keep them coming!

[@uriahbburnside4335]

VERY nice analysis and playing. Love ur commitment. Keep it coming!

[@lucasmorgan4359]

Thanks for doing these videos! I got goosebumps all up and down my arms the instant this great song started. 2:08

[@jimmyhawke]

I was at this 4th of July show at Rich Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. they played with Bob Dylan and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

[@michaelbrand7729]

Yup me too! It was my 106th GD show. ❤

[@hoppy0720]

Went to the Michigan ice fest last week with my buddy and started to tell him about your vids. He is not a guitar player but a huge dead head as am I. I got about three sentences in and he was aware of you and your great reaction to your discovery of Jerry and the boys. Thought that was great.

[@magicdaveable]

They were doing harmony leads AND counterpoint since the late 1960's. Only we "early Dead Heads" were aware of their incredible compositional skills. It can be heard from the second album but is most apparent on all of their live albums. You can tell the difference between Jerry's and Bobby's tone. Eventually you will discover the interplay between Jerry, Bobby, and Phil. Bobby is the most skilled rhythm guitarist I have ever heard.

[@bcdigiart141]

U REALLY KNOW YOUR SHIT!!!!! I have always loved this DEAD tune.. I am a drummer, and the DRUMS .. are really rocking on this version... some HIGH ENERGY .... Jerry was having FUN.... 4 sure..

[@johnm3152]

That lead hasn't changed much since the boys recorded their first album. Altered the tempos a bit over the years, perhaps. A supercharged old Appalachian folk classic. much thx !

[@99hotairbaloons]

This is one of the greatest series on youtube! Thanks for doing these!!

[@psukanick]

You’ve found your niche, man. Keep up these awesome videos! Can’t get enough!

[@treyfisse3230]

Man I’m learning the guitar just watching your channel. Keep up the great work brother.

[@WoodyLockwood_Vlogs]

Cold Rain and Snow at the Buffalo show you had that Smokin Deal on was awesome also...

[@reyk3381]

Please never stop doing these ik they dont get crazy view but im a dead head and a musician and these videos really open up pandorss box for me thank you sm

[@JLee-yq2xx]

Yeah! Keep the Jerry tunes coming! One of my faves.Thanks!Well I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life, Run me out in the cold,rain, and snow, rain and snow. Run me out in the cold rain and snow. Well she went up to her room where she sang her faithful tune, And I ain't goin be treated this way this ol way, and I ain't gonna be treated this way. And she was coming down the stairs combin back her yellow hair. Well I'm going where those Chilly Winds Don't Blow Winds Don't Blow. I'm going where those Chilly Winds Don't Blow!

[@ronnieross711]

One of the best Grateful Dead cover bands of all time is Further. And their cover of this song from the music Festival Lockn’ 2013 is my favorite version of the song ever played.

[@erikvavra2821]

This put a big smile on my face....

[@bufpowell]

Thanks for getting on the bus. Enjoying the ride!

[@jasonraaymaker3483]

those harmonics you here at the start area u talk about are bobby ! tks again for the miracle iv been waiting

[@brettlazor8219]

Dig the shirt. Dig the video. Thanks as always man, you’re a saint!

[@johnboyer594]

I think your understanding why so many people have followed them for so many years,all the different mixing of chords etc. It srikes a chord in your very soul!

[@wanderer85295]

"Man you jest never know what yer gonna git. " That's the beauty of the Dead brother .

[@hvymettle]

Was at this show, Dead opened for Tom Petty and Dylan. Jerry always played well in daylight. Jerry and Brent were really in a good groove.

[@chinarider2778]

This was written as a bluegrass tune originally.

[@phile3741]

I thought my birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and never thought you would do this one!

[@pabis6817]

My tube amps are having an A++ day now that I found this channel.

[@rickyvaughn2868]

First time viewer. This is great work by you. And i ordered a prs from sweetwater last weekend, so I like the gear. I'll def be checking out more videos

[@chrishill9631]

More Dead yes I saw Jerry 33 times all incredible in many ways. I love what you said about his head movement, Jerry in the grove was the best!!! He could hold his own against the Devil at the crossroads any day!!!! The first days are the hardest....

[@tombojones4656]

Watching you smile to the same dead songs I smile to makes me smile.

[@milkywaymessengers2033]

You so get it!! Please cover Althea!!!

[@derickg1488]

Your tone sounds awesome . Jerry's tone was amazing, besides the Mutron, he didn't use many effects. His tone came right from his soul. Great video bredren!! NFA

[@christopherpeters3922]

Your noodling in the beginning helps me so much 😊

[@johnpurcell1900]

it was a great show and the rain held off till well after the show

[@tracedehaven2190]

Michael, you might not be aware of this, but Cold Rain & Snow is a tune that goes WAY back in the GD rep. They started playing it in 1966 (maybe earlier), and it was played regularly (5-12 times/year) all through their active years. Sometimes the show opener, usually in the first set. This one is unusual because it opened the 2nd set. It might have been in the Jug Band repertoire too. (Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions, the band which preceded The Grateful Dead) As you noted, it is a regularly played Bluegrass tune, so Jerry likely would have played it during his banjo years as well.

[@Majorbanjo]

I play this with a bluegrass band....famously recorded by Del McCoury.....great rendition and harkens back to Jerry Garcia's days as a banjo player with "Old and In the Way".....

[@edm781]

Jerry was actually playing Cold Rain & Snow, (and Banjo), well before his Old & In The Way days. OAITW was '73. Jerry was playing Bluegrass & Banjo over 10 years before that. e.g. The Hart Valley Drifters in '63.

[@DrBeah]

"D Lydian to E Myxolydian - if you will" - !!!

[@scottrahn3035]

Nice shirt fav movie I saw in in the theater in 75 I was 9. Took me a long time to get back in the water. Great channel dude!

[@dougkelsey3413]

Really enjoy your content - Thank you!

[@GottaJibbo0]

Jerry said they feed off the energy of the crowd, high or low energy in this case it was 4th of july and the crowd was very high energy. Sometimes you get a bad vibe crowd from cops harassment and the such..

[@mikeioanou645]

Man I dig your videos a lot! I like the smile on your face watching the band..its cool to see that you get it! Some Widespread Panic may be a good choice in the future..powerful Southern Jamness!

[@mikeioanou645]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJSreZiMo991pKs WSMFP

[@budderfingerz7109]

Wsmfp

[@thegratefulwooks]

Agreed on this, best band around rn in my opinion

[@Guitargate]

BOOM - kzbin.info/www/bejne/omGqgn6liql1mKs

[@criticman123]

Alpine valley 89 shows are imo their best post 70s shows ever, 86 was a rough year and jerry had a coma a few months after this but they bounced back majorly after that til 90. You might dig dead and cos version w mayer

[@emmettzz]

How about Garcia and Santana trading licks on Midnight Hour? Carlos starts at 2:43 and Jerry answers at 3:15... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3GlICMgNqNfc0

[@timbeatty8411]

More dead! Ty for your reactions. Great job.

[@StellaLotus]

Man it's so cool that you're doing these and that we get to experience these with you. I've seen this vid many times but just 'talking' about the music is fun. SO, What's cool with that harmony run you're addressing is that particular melody really evolved over the years as the unit it is. Sometimes they would off set the lick to hang on the D for maybe a whole beat or two and make up for it on the E...etc. Really great stuff. You'll find all that cool neat stuff. Cheers. Oh also, decorations. You were describing Bobby's style and Brent...sometimes I think if it as decorating the tune. Cheers. I'll drop some good technical Bobby heavy links of GD in the future. Cheers again.

[@Francis-vj2cl]

This is quickly becoming one of my favourite channels.

[@stephenmarksberry538]

Thanks for your perspective on this song, this is a other example of how the Grateful Dead's playing still inspires so many, now you getting the fever, like Bobby says , too much of everything is just enough ! In my opinion you should go through the Dead's entire list of them playing on video and give the world a gift . The music theory you use to explain what the band does reinforces, my personal conviction that they were the best American band in rock history, I knew it the first time I heard them live. My bad for never learning music theory to fully understanding what my ears were hearing. Really wanted you to check out the Farm Aid concert of 7/4/1986. Much better camera work all around. Your so right about how well the tube amps sound that day, they have several clips of the band playing , and Jerry,Phil and Bobby are delighted with the sound. So throw around the idea of nothing but Dead videos on your channel and I don't know if you have the time to cover them all, Make your mark with Dead fans. I read the comments on all the shows you've covered and those who love the band are so thankful for what you've done already. I will be waiting to find out what you think about this dream of mine? Without love in the dream, it will never come true. Best wishes my brother, thank you .⚡️🎸⚡️🖖🏽⚡️🎸

[@johnmcdonald9304]

This is actually an old folk tune from the Ozark region I believe and it's author is unknown. It's usually listed as ''traditional arrangement''. If you've ever heard the original, not the Dead's many covers, you'll hear just how much the Dead had to rework it. A woman sings it and it's more of a chant than a song and is originally titled ''Rain And Snow''. The Dead added the world "Cold'' and it works to sort of jog the tempo along.

[@NickP333]

This vid immediately made me smile. I know exactly what you’re talking about when the stars align and your amp is warmed up just right and reacting to your guitar playing perfectly. I’ve been fortunate enough to play a good amount of large stages with huge side fills and monitors in my musical career, and when the onstage sound is on point and goes with that perfect guitar sound and amp reaction, there’s nothing in the world like it. I’m actually getting goosebumps just thinking about it. Love The Dead, and miss Jerry and his playing very much, but was able to meet him very briefly about a year or so before his passing. At least we’ve got countless recordings of his work. Great vid! Thanks so much. 🎶👍🔊🙂

[@NickP333]

Weir’s chord voicings are phenomenal, and I can hear the large stacked harmonies too. Ahh, the genius of The Dead...

[@Guitargate]

Yeah man!!!

[@NickP333]

Guitargate Thanks for your response! Couldn’t have been more perfect. Yeah man, indeed!!!

[@T23000PLUS]

'Trouble Ahead...Jerry in Red'

[@bearsgonefishing9897]

Love this song and love this version, despite the awful camera action. Enjoyed your analysis.

[@davidl.orourke1567]

A week before before Jerry goes into diabetic coma. Was at show; played Cold Rain after mini front came through lowering temps dramatically. Dead opened for Dylan backed by Petty and Heartbreakers. Great day.

[@veaarthur3655]

Keep em coming buddy! More phish and UM too. Thanks you!!

[@starfleet1126]

Dude! your the Big Brother Of guitar teaching. Totally dug the vid/ LESSON.