Dead to the World

Playlists, program notes, and discussion of Dead to the World (Wednesdays 8-10pm on KPFA 94.1 Berkeley CA)

Bob Weir phoner 2/9/08

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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

KPFA GD marathon – thanks!

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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

KPFA Grateful Dead marathon 2/9/08

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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

Dead to the World 2/6/08

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This is a fund-raising special. Please call 510-848-5732 or 1-800-439-5732 to support KPFA, or you can donate online. Playing in the Band – Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart et al. 2/4/08 Warfield Theater, San Francisco (“Deadheads for Obama”) Read Gary Lambert’s report of this event on DeadNet. And here’s my report. I wasn’t able … Read more

Dead to the World 1/30/08

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Dark Star -> St. Stephen -> The Eleven -> Death Don’t Have No Mercy – Grateful Dead 4/13/69 U of Colorado Ballroom, Boulder Stealin’ – Grateful Dead 7/30/66 Vancouver BC Excerpt from the film Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost On the Road Again The Rub (Ain’t It Crazy) Beat It on Down the Line – Mother McCree’s … Read more

KPFA marathon Feb 9

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The annual KPFA Grateful Dead marathon is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 9am to 1am Pacific Time. We’ll be webcasting via DeadNet, nugs.net, gdradio.net, and kpfa.org Many musical treats, of course, and a fine array of thank-you gifts including CDs, DVDs, books, and DeadNet Store gift cards. More info to come. Mark your calendars and … Read more

Dead to the World 1/23/08

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Touch of Grey Estimated Prophet-> Eyes of the World-> Jam-> Maybe You Know-> Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad-> Morning Dew-> Around and Around-> Not Fade Away Don’t Ease Me In – Grateful Dead 4/21/86 Berkeley Community Theater This is one of the most unusual second sets you’ll ever hear. The first odd thing you … Read more