A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
David Gans Irish Musicians Pen Song for Ronnie Drew A host of Ireland’s finest singers and musicians have got together to produce a tribute to Ronnie Drew, a founding member of the Dubliners and one of the great voices of modern Irish music. “The Ballad of Ronnie Drew” is by U2, Kila, The Dubliners and “A Band … Read more
Week of February 18, 2008 Part 1 23:38 Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart & Friends 2/4/08 Warfield Theater, San Francisco (“Deadheads for Obama”) THE WHEEL-> THE OTHER ONE Part 2 31:47 Grateful Dead 10/21/72 Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN HE’S GONE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD BIRD SONG “Deadheads for Obama” was announced at around 4pm … Read more
From the ratdog web site: our lead guitarist 2/12/08 Short and sweet, Dog Heads: If you were wondering who’s playing lead guitar for our upcoming spring tour, it would be one Mark Karan. In the words of our fearless leader Senor Weir, “Mark’s back. It’s pretty much a miracle.†Mark added, “with much gratitude after … Read more
Noah got a proper domain for his blog: deadlistening.blogspot.com
The whole thing!
Bobby called in to KPFA last night during the Grateful Dead marathon. We talked about the February 4 Deadheads for Obama show, and about the importance of participating in the political system – and Bob told one brief but fascinating story about two pieces of music. Here’s an MP3 of the conversation. It’s a little … Read more
Week of February 11, 2008 Part 1 19:14 Grateful Dead 7/30/66 Vancouver BC STEALIN’ Excerpt from the film Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions ON THE ROAD AGAIN THE RUB (AIN’T IT CRAZY) BEAT IT ON DOWN THE LINE Part 2 37:41 Excerpt from the film Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost Grateful Dead 7/16/66 Fillmore … Read more
I just learned about this on DeadNet Central. I think the author is Noah Weiner. A quick look reveals a thoughtful author. Take a peek! Grateful Dead Listening Guide
This list is evolving and probably incomplete. More names will be added as the day goes on and the memory sends messages to the mind. Grateful Dead Productions/Rhino Records: Peter McQuaid, Matt Abels, Jason Spitz, Analise Dubner, Ben Trask, Jonathan Lane, Carmie Casal, Jason Turner, Mary Eisenhart, Molly Thrash John Whalen/gdradio.net Brad Serling/nugs.net KPFA: Michael … Read more
Playlist and program notes… Down to Eugene – David Gans (unreleased) Barack Obama on video tape Playing in the Band-> Brown-Eyed Women – Deadheads for Obama 2/4/08 Smokestack Lightning – Grateful Dead, Dick’s Picks vol. 30 (3/25/72) The DeadNet store is donating 10% of all Dick’s Picks sales to KPFA today. Click here to browse … Read more