David Gans

DTTW goes to Merlefest on Valentine’s Day

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Wednesday night, February 14, guest hosts Tim “da Flower Punk” Lynch and Phil Osegueda feature music recorded live at the 2006 MerleFest on a four-hour special during Dead to the World and Sing Out! from 8pm-12midnight on KPFA. Live performances from Hot Tuna, David Bromberg, Darrell Scott and others will be featured. Listeners pledging support … Read more

Let’s talk! aka “open thread”

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This blog accepts comments. I thought it would be interesting to start what the political bloggers call an “open thread” and invite readers to say hello. If you’re so inclined, introduce yourself and let us know what’s on your mind. We could have some ongoing discussions in here if there is enough interest.

Waybacks live on KPFA 2/3/07

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THE WAYBACKS, originally uploaded by Stuart Steinhardt The Waybacks played live during my annual KPFA fund-raising marathon. Here’s a photo by Stuart Steinhardt, who took contributions in the phone room all day, taking a break to join the studio audience for the music – and snap a few pix, of course. Thanks, Stu!

Grateful Dead Hour #959

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Week of February 5, 2007 Part 1  16:51 Interview: Tiff Garcia Part 2  39:29 New Riders of the Purple Sage 11/29/06 KPFA performance studio LOCHINVAR LAST LONELY EAGLE HENRY GARDEN OF EDEN WHISKEY PANAMA RED Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from: Rhino Records, presenting Grateful Dead Live at the Cow Palace … Read more

KPFA marathon thanks!

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The Waybacks: James Nash, Stevie Coyle, Warren Hood, Joe Kyle, Jr., and Chuck Hamilton Rita Hurault Dave Weissman Dan Albers Tony Ferro Tim Lynch Phil Osegueda Joel Sachs Marc Evans Michael Zelner dead.net deadbase.com deadlists.com dsbd.net gratefulgraphics.com gdradio.net jaminthedam.com myspace.com/americanbeautyproject nugs.net ratdoglive.com rhino.com scifidelity.com waybacks.com Caroline Aiken Ruth Allison Peter Ammerall Reis Baron John Bergan … Read more

KPFA marathon premiums

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Here is a (possibly complete) list of the thank-you gifts we’ll be offering to listeners who contribute to KPFA during the GD marathon on Saturday 2/3: Finger-picking guitar lesson with Stevie Coyle of the Waybacks (1 hour) Flat picking guitar lesson with James Nash of the Waybacks (1 hour) Grateful Graphics gift certificate ($50) Grateful … Read more

Railroad Earth tour the West in April

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This just in from one of my favorite bands, Railroad Earth: Hey all, Happy New Year! RAILROAD EARTH is looking forward to seeing you all again in 2007. We would also like to officially announce our return to the WEST COAST this spring! Newly Grammy-nomimated artists, THE DUHKS, will be supporting RRE for the entire … Read more