A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
David Gans Space-> Iko Iko-> Truckin’-> Stella Blue-> Sugar Magnolia ~ It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue-> Johnny B. Goode – Grateful Dead 8/10/82 U of Iowa Fieldhouse, Iowa City IA This is the most interesting part of the show – this whole post-drums. Bob Weir uses an odd galloping rhythm guitar style in “Iko Iko.” And … Read more
KPFA just announced to staff members that they are making some major cuts to the budget. “These are very hard times for our listeners, for the media, and for non-profits around the country,” our station manager tells us. “The residents of Northern California have been hit hard by the recession and so have we. In … Read more
I spent Sunday 12/13 in Jeremy Goody‘s recording studio with four excellent musicians: Mark Karan (Jemimah Puddleduck, Bob Weir and Ratdog), guitar; Mookie Siegel (David Nelson Band), keyboards; Joe Kyle, Jr. (The Waybacks), bass; and Dave Brogan (ALO), drums. We spent a delightful afternoon getting several takes of my new song “Life Is a Jam,” … Read more
Week of December 14, 2009 Part 1 23:45 Introduction Grateful Dead 9/10/91 Madison Square Garden, New York City HELP ON THE WAY-> SLIPKNOT!-> FRANKLIN’S TOWER Part 2 32:40 Grateful Dead 9/10/91 Madison Square Garden, New York City ESTIMATED PROPHET-> DARK STAR-> DRUMS Branford Marsalis plays saxophone throughout this show. Support for the Grateful Dead Hour … Read more
CHRIS BERRY ANNOUNCES THREE SHOWS IN HAWAII TO RING IN 2010 CHRIS BERRY from PANJEA WILL BE JOINED BY BILL KREUTZMANN from THE GRATEFUL DEAD MICHAEL KANG from THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT and Patrice Blanchard on bass ( Panjea, Amy Winehouse, Angelique Kidjo ) Chris Berry and Bill Kreutzmann will be jammin’ into the New … Read more
This afternoon I spoke to the Rotary Club in Oakland. My connection to the Grateful Dead was the hook, and my theme was “My Improvised Life.” I recorded it on my iPhone, if you’d care to hear it. It’s about 27 minutes. Thanks to C.J. Hirschfield (executive director of Children’s Fairyland) for inviting me!
Ten-minute interview with the Starburst Commander, author of Confessions of a Dead Head. From the 12/9/09 Dead to the World. It’s a wonderful book, a quick read (under 100 pages) but loaded with color and soul. Also please see my previous post, which includes a nice excerpt.
China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider Lost Sailor-> Saint of Circumstance-> Eyes of the World – Grateful Dead 8/10/82 U of Iowa Fieldhouse, Iowa City, IA The Starburst Commander talks about his book Confessions of a Dead Head Interview and performance by Geoff Muldaur and Suzy Thompson of the Texas Sheiks, recorded this afternoon … Read more
Johnny Downer, a brilliant guitarist and a sweet, gentle guy, died in Mexico the other night with his guitar in his hands. I got the word yesterday from Pete Cartwright, who set up a gig for Johnny and me in Sebastopol a few years back (one of my favorites of that year). Bandmate Tim Sawyer … Read more
Week of December 7, 2009 Part 1 25:50 Introduction Mickey Hart (unreleased) FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN Interview: Evy McPherson The Stained Glass, from Love Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970 MY BUDDY SIN Interview: Evy McPherson Copperhead A LITTLE HAND Part 2 30:05 Jim McPherson, A Promise Kept LEFT OUT IN THE … Read more