General discussion

Mary Eisenhart just posted this photo of Phil Lesh and me on the air at KFOG on May 12, 1986. And here is an interview with lyricist John Perry Barlow in Jamaica on November 25, 1982. My first interview with Barlow.

Watching it right now on YouTube. One of many impressive passages: Talk show hosts and conservative commentators built entire careers unmasking bogus claims of racism while dismissing legitimate discussions of racial injustice and inequality as mere political correctness or reverse racism. Just as black anger often proved counterproductive, so have these white resentments distracted attention … Read more

Just posted on DeadNet: Winterland ’73: The Complete Recordings! There’s a listening party of selected tracks from the set, and a viral video clip with an audio montage (created by yours truly) of bits from the set and visuals from the cover poster by Emek plus clips from The Grateful Dead Movie, which was shot … Read more

Rich Selleseth’s soundboard recording of the March 12 Rubber Souldiers show – with special guest Peter Rowan – is now up for download at bt.etree.org Rubber Souldiers: Lorin Rowan – guitar, mandolin, vocals; Chris Rowan – guitar, vocals; David Gans – guitar, vocals; Paul Knight – bass. Set 1 You’re Gonna Lose That Girl Norwegian … Read more

Blair Jackson posted a lovely tribute to the late Martin Fierro on DeadNet.

David Fricke gives Donna Jean and the Tricksters a positive review on the Rolling Stone web site: …. The pairing of [Donna Jean’s} Southern-gospel alto and the Tricksters’ roots-and-groove interplay on Donna Jean & the Tricksters (Heart of Gold) is a warm, perfect fit, especially in the early-Seventies Boz Scaggs-style R&B of “All I Gotta … Read more

Dave Clark sent along this photo from late in the second set at the Iron Springs Pub on 3/12/08, when Peter Rowan joined Rubber Souldiers for a few songs to close out a wild, wonderful evening.

Rubber Souldiers at the Iron Springs Pub 3/12/08: Chris Rowan, 12 string guitar; Paul Knight, bass; Lorin Rowan, guitar; David Gans, guitar. Photo by Rita Hurault We had us a great time at the Iron Springs Pub! It was a Beatle jam all the way, until big brother Peter Rowan showed up late in the … Read more

I’m quoted in today’s New York Times, in an article by Miguel Helft titled “Tech’s Late Adopters Prefer the Tried and True.” “Every other online conversational space has a toolbar where you can plug in your favorite winking face,” said David Gans, a musician and radio host, who has been a member of the Well … Read more

Roy Schneider’s comic strip The Humble Stumble ended yesterday. He had his characters deal with it in the strip, and he had some visitors from other comics, too. Fun stuff! Start here. The Humble Stumble page at comics.com says: “Roy Schneider is ending The Humble Stumble on March 9 so that he can focus his … Read more