General discussion

She was an hour and a half late calling in to Adam Carolla’s radio show; Carolla gave her her due.

Photo by Bob Minkin I was going through my archives today, looking for a few rarities, and I found these two songs I thought would be worth hearing again: Sultans of Swing 11/6/97 Maritime Hall, SF David Gans – guitar, vocals; Bob Nakamine – guitar; Alan Feldstein – guitar, vocals; Jennifer Jolly – keyboard; Phil … Read more

I know nothing about this beyond what’s on the web site, but Phil Lesh is doing an oral history project for Deadheads, starting this weekend at Jones Beach. Why do the Sixties remain so devilishly fascinating to us today? Is it the sense of an opportunity lost, or a vision brought to life? For our … Read more

Ann Coulter: Deadhead … I really like Deadheads and the whole Dead concert scene: the tailgating, the tie-dye uniforms, the camaraderie – it was like NASCAR for potheads. You always felt like you were with family at a Dead show – a rather odd, psychedelic family that sometimes lived in a VW bus and sold … 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

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