A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
Another day, another sunset, originally uploaded by dgans. I’m on vacation in Hawaii, and as luck would have it, KKCR is doing their fund drive right now so I have an opportunity to assist. I’ll be on the air with Jackie Row and Dove (plus possible surprise guests) from 6pm until probably around 10pm Hawaiian … Read more
My friend Paul Hoffman first alerted me to this news story: Google Inc.’s YouTube unit was sued by David Grisman, a mandolin player who once performed with the Grateful Dead, over what he says are unauthorized postings of his music Paul added: I’m on Grisman’s side on this one. Google can’t pretend to be a … Read more
Lady Ipo blesses the KKCR (Hanalei, Kaua’i) fund drive as it opens at 10am on Monday. As luck would have it, my Hawaiian vacation coincides with KKCR‘s fund drive, and I’ll be assisting on Saturday evening (May 19) from 6-10pm Hawaiian time. That’s 9 pm to 1 am Pacific, Midnight to 4 am Eastern. KKCR … Read more
One of the greatest experiences of my musical life was co-producing Might as Well: The Persuasions Sing Grateful Dead, a CD that is (I am very sorry to say) out of print at the moment. There’s a studio diary with photos and links here. I also had a wonderful time in early 2003 playing a … Read more
Not sure where this came from. It’s posted on the String Cheese web site. Charlie Miller sent me the link.
SF Chronicle: Top dollar for Dead’s skeletons Grateful fans bid on road manager’s memorabilia to tune of $1.1 million Steve Rubenstein, Chronicle Staff Writer Grateful Dead fans, who have a tough time letting go, were grateful for the chance to shell out big bucks Tuesday in San Francisco for what less enlightened people would call, … Read more
Just got this email from Magnolia Music, producers of my two favorite festivals – The Suwannee SpringFest in March and MagnoliaFest in October. I don’t know yet whether I’m going to be on the bill, but I still want you to go – it’s a beautiful place to spend a weekend, and Beth and Randy … Read more
Donna Jean and the Tricksters recently posted the following message on its website: Dear Gang: We know that recently we’ve been very quiet, at least publicly. It’s sort of like we’re elves, and it’s not yet the big day – we’ve been working ferociously, but it’s still too early to open the packages. For the … Read more
It’s on YouTube, natch.
Really great music in this week’s Tapers Section: * Dark Star 5/7/72 * Truckin’>Drums>The Other One>He’s Gone 5/13/72 * Truckin’>Nobody’s Jam>The Other One>Mind Left Body Jam>Row Jimmy 5/12/74 * Uncle John’s Band>Space>Wharf Rat>Around and Around 5/11/77 * Playing in the Band Jam>Drums>Not Fade Away>Comes a Time>Playing in the Band 5/12/77 * Samson and Delilah>Bertha 5/13/77 … Read more