David Gans

Dead to the World & Sing Out! 12/19/07

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Dead to the World and Sing Out! (hosted by Larry Kelp) combine to broadcast a four-hour radio documentary on Bob Dylan produced by Joyride Media and hosted by Patti Smith. Here’s some background on the program, from the Public Radio Exchange web site: Patti Smith hosts four hours of music and coversation about Bob Dylan. … Read more

A teacher’s tribute to his teacher

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My friend Barry Smolin has an essay in today’s Los Angeles Times, remembering one of the teachers who insired him to become a teacher. In college, in grad school, in life, to this day, whenever something has to be written, I, like multitudes of Schoenman alumni, hear his voice talking about “clarity” and “organization” and … Read more

Grateful Dead Hour #1004

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Week of December 17, 2007 Part 1 36:03 Grateful Dead 6/30/74 Civic Center Arena, Springfield MA CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER-> I KNOW YOU RIDER BIG RIVER SCARLET BEGONIAS EL PASO Part 2 19:22 New Riders of the Purple Sage Live New Year’s Eve 2006 GARDEN OF EDEN-> THE LAST TIME-> GARDEN OF EDEN Support for the … Read more

Dead night in Pittsburgh

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More good news from the newlywed Tom Donaldson in Pittsburgh: Holiday Greetings! TD and Karen here with great news! Grateful Dead Night is starting back up at a new location: the fabulous Thunderbird Cafe! Dead Night will be every Sunday night at 8:00 pm, starting Sunday 12/23. Everything you liked about it at the old … Read more

Dead to the World 12/12/07

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Interview with Eric Christensen, director of The Trips Festival Movie, with excerpts from the film and a panel discussion recorded after the world premiere (also included on the DVD). Music: Viola Lee Blues You Don’t Have to Ask Big Boss Man – Grateful Dead 7/30/66 Vancouver BC Can’t Come Down – The Warlocks (Grateful Dead) … Read more