A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
David Gans Week of July 3, 2006 Part 1 34:34 The Waybacks w/ Bob Weir 4/28/06 Merlefest, Wilkesboro NC BIG IRON CASEY JONES The Waybacks w/ guests 4/29/06 Merlefest, Wilkesboro NC BRIGHT PLACE LIKE A ROLLING STONE Part 2 21:46 The Waybacks, From the Pasture to the Future THE PETRIFIED MAN The Waybacks w/ Darol Anger 10/2/05 … Read more
I’ve been listening to the new double CD of highlights from the Black Tie-Dye Ball with the Zen Tricksters and friends. From the online store page: On November 12, 2005, The Zen Tricksters and Special Guests Mickey Hart, Donna Jean Godchaux, David Nelson, Tom Constanten, Michael Falzarano, Rob Barraco, Greg Anton, David Mackay and Wendy … Read more
Joel Selvin’s article in today’s San Francisco Chronicle fills in a lot of details, including the gruesome means of Vince’s departure. It also gives a little more information about Vince’s December 1995 suicide attempt in Santa Cruz. Add that to what Bobby told me on the air 6/14, that they checked him in at the … Read more
I got a call a little over a week ago from KWMR, the community radio station in Point Reyes Station. They carry my radio show, and I usually go out there at least once a year to assist with fund-raising. I am a strong supporter of community radio, and both Rita and I feel a … Read more
My voice is one of many included in a two-hour documentary by Paul Ingles, titled Everything Was Right: The Beatles’ Revolver. My wife, who was an original Beatlemaniac (age 14 when they played the Sullivan show), really loved it, and said it not only enriched her knowledge of the Beatles, but will also improve her … Read more
An Evening with DAVID GANS Thursday, June 29, 2006 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The Happy Dog 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland OH 216-651-9474 No cover charge!
Hello, friends – happy SUMMER!! I’m in the middle of an online interview at www.well.com/inkwell – talking with Gary Burnett and other interlocutors about my adventures in the music bizniz, the mysteries of creativity, and various other subjects. You can contribute to the dialogue by sending email to inkwell@well.com There are some samples of my … Read more
Week of June 26, 2006 Part 1 34:53 Interview: Bob Weir and Mark Karan of Ratdog Bob Weir and Ratdog 3/31/06 Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach NH LOST SAILOR-> SAINT OF CIRCUMSTANCE Interview: Bob Weir and Mark Karan The Waybacks w/ Bob Weir 4/28/06 Merlefest, Wilkesboro NC ST. STEPHEN-> WILLIAM TELL Part 2 21:27 Interview: Bob … Read more
Robert Hunter turns 65 today. Thank you for today’s journal entry, RH, and happy birthday. As always, you provide rich food for thought. I don’t agree with every word of it, but I am never unappreciative of your perspective. We’re all getting older with you, and we’re all trying to make contact through that “prevailing … Read more
Courtesy of Mary Eisenhart, this item from the “It’s Only Rock’n’Roll” auction site: 394: Jerry Garcia Earliest Known Soundtrack Recording Category: Grateful Dead Starting Bid: $500.00 Number of Bids: 13 Current Bid: $1464.10 1964. Jerry Garcia’s earliest paid soundtrack work can be heard on this one-of-a-kind 16mm film entitled “I Want To Be A Camper”, … Read more