A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
I am 55 today, and I still feel that my best work is ahead of me. My wife, Rita Hurault, is five years clear of her cancer, and our love is deep and warm and creative and continually exciting. My country appears on the verge of electing a brilliant, articulate and compassionate president who will … Read more
This pertains to a ballot initiative in California, but it matters to everyone on earth:
Last week my community lost a good person. Tony Duggleby was an alternative energy entrepreneur, working to make the world a better place for everybody. Just as important, he was the soul mate of a dear friend, Nancy Levidow. They found each other pretty late in life, but they made up for lost time with … Read more
From Reuters via the New York Times: Grateful Dead’s powerful legal “czar” dies The attorney who brought the Grateful Dead band millions of dollars in revenue during his 35-year stint as their designated “Czar” has succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Hal Kant, who died October 19 in Reno, Nev., was 77. He is credited with preserving … Read more
A lovely tribute to Jerry, with Jerry playing on it! From Bill Cutler’s CD Crossing the Line:
Greetings from Chattanooga! Just a quick note to run down the schedule as it currently stands. I hope to see all of you soon! Details on these performances at dgans.com/gigs.html The new CD is at the pressing plant now. Due to some unavoidable delays, I don’t get it until AFTER the current tour, so watch … Read more
Leilani Muenter, Bob Weir’s sister-in-law, posted some fun images from Monday night’s festivities. Look for Bobby holding up a new t-shirt!
I downloaded one of the audience recordings of Monday’s Obama show, and I am VERY impressed with the music! I’ll play the first 75 minutes or so on KPFA tonight 8pm Pacific), and we’ll play the rest next week. Here are some photos and a review from the Penn State student paper. Rolling Stone‘s coverage.
Steve Silberman posted this comment in the WELL‘s Grateful Dead conference; I agree with his sentiments, and I post here with his permission: I’ve been relistening to Mystery Box, which I felt at the time wasn’t getting enough attention — “that Dead drummer guy? Who cares?” — and I’m re-impressed by not only how beautiful … Read more