A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
David Gans John Schwartz, the New York Times reporter whose NASA prank I noted earlier today, gave me permission to post the text of a speech he gave to a graduating class at his alma mater, the University of Texas: “It was May 16 at the University of Texas at Austin,” John told me, “in the recreational … Read more
Me and Kettle Joe – Donna Jean and the Tricksters Till the Morning Comes – Donna Jean and the Tricksters (unreleased) Not Fade Away – Grateful Dead (“Skull and Roses”) Hey Bo Diddley-> I’m a Man-> I’ve Seen Them All-> Jam – Grateful Dead with Bo Diddley, Dick’s Picks vol. 30 (3/25/72 Academy of Music, … Read more
My friend John Schwartz covers the NASA beat for the New York Times. You’ve heard the news about the malfunctioning toilet in the International Space Station? Here’s Johnny…
San Francisco’s KALW 91.7 is airing a Bo Diddley tribute by Paul Ingles tonight at 10pm PDT. Along with many of Bo Diddley’s signature tunes, Ingles showcases music from The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, George Thorogood, Shawn Colvin, Pete Townshend, Joe Jackson, U2 and others – all who crafted songs based on Bo Diddley’s famous … Read more
Wildman Steve lost his radio station in Auburn, Alabama – damn that radio biz anyway – and in the bargain, the GD Hour lost its Auburn affiliate. But Steve picked up right where he left off by going online with Wildman Steve Radio. The GD Hour will air Saturdays at 10pm Central Time. Here is … Read more
Bill Cutler has posted a video for his song Rockingham Mill, from Crossing the Line.
Peter Simon, my co-author on Playing in the Band: An Oral and Visual Portrait of the Grateful Dead, has a new book: Reggae Scrapbook, a collaboration with Roger Steffens. Here’s a bit of the New York Times’ rave review from last Sunday: ….“Reggae Scrapbook,†a dazzling homage to the music and its birthplace. Simon’s magnificent … Read more
Article (with a lovely photo) in today’s San Francisco Chronicle: Donna Jean Godchaux grateful to sing again Godchaux-Mackay dropped out of music entirely after she left the Dead and only made her first, tentative steps back into the field after her children were grown. “I was very inspired,” she says. “I started writing again. It … Read more
Benefit Concert to Stop Aerial and Ground Pesticide Spraying Tickets going fast. Buy online HERE. WHEN: Sunday, June 8th, 1-6 pm WHO: Featured Artists will include Bob Weir, Maria Muldaur, David Pack of Ambrosia, Larkin Gayle, Austin de Lone, Phat Barbies, Bob Hill Band, Jessie Kincaid, PILAR, The Shamanic Cheerleaders and special surprise guests. Hear … Read more
There’s a new online radio station, indiestoreradio.com, whose mission is to support local independent music retailers. They’ll begin airing the Grateful Dead Hour tomorrow night, and broadcast it Wednesdays at 9pm ET with repeats Friday at 9pm ET and Sunday at 9pm ET.