From the archive- 2/9/25 Funk, Faith, and the Dead: Summer Solstice ’89 in The Lyons Den
Download MP3George Lyons brings the groove, the grit, and the Grateful Dead to this powerhouse episode of The Lyons Den. The night kicks off with deep funk cuts from Kool and the Gang, James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Fort Knox Five, setting the stage for a full-on funk throwdown.
From there, George takes listeners back to June 21, 1989, for a rare and unforgettable Grateful Dead set recorded live at Shoreline Amphitheater—featuring the legendary bust-out of Hideaway after 1,147 shows and a setlist that captures the band in peak form.
It’s four hours of groove, soul, and rock history, delivered Lyons-style: loud, unfiltered, and full of heart. If you missed the Dead that night—or you just need to “turn it up” all over again—this is the episode to do it.
