A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
Not sure how useful this is going to be for anyone other than me, but here is a searchable database of all my “Live from Oakland” streaming shows, updated daily: https://gdhour-app.azurewebsites.net/performances The camera icon on the right side is a link to the video of that show. And here is a list of all the … Read more
Today I am grieving the death of Robin Sylvester, one of my all-time favorite jamming partners and a damn fine fellow. I first met him in the late ’90s when he was with Vince Welnick & Missing Man Formation. And of course, he was in Ratdog for many years. I can’t recall the first time … Read more
Yesterday was a big day for Rita and me. We went to Santa Cruz, to Rick Turner Guitars, where I picked up a new instrument and Rita met with our luthier friend, Zack Jones, to discuss the ukulele he is going to build for her. My new guitar is a Renaissance RS-6 “Deuce,” similar to … Read more
I’ve missed a few here and there due to travel etc., but I am still playing a live set every afternoon from my home studio in Oakland. I’ve been ding this since April 2020! Livestream 4-5pm PT daily: YouTube Twitter Facebook Streamstock Tip jar, CDs, signed books, t-shirts, and mugs: perfectible.net Thanks to Craig Rutman … Read more
I have been a fan of Joe Craven since the first time I saw him with the David Grisman Quintet in 1989, and of course I was delighted with his work with the Garcia-Grisman band in the ’90s. Garcia Songbook, the 2018 release by Joe Craven and the Sometimers, presents mind-blowing reinventions of songs composed … Read more
Jeff Hobbs and David Gans Golden Gate Bistro 803 Wright Avenue, Richmond CA Saturday, July 2, 11am-2pm – Free!
Scott Guberman & Friends. Featuring DG, Jen Rund & Anna Elva Thursday, June 30, 6:30-10pm Buy tickets here Jerry’s Downtown BBQ, 7380 Redwood Blvd, Novato CA Mr Hat Presents
This is from my dear friend G Brown, who runs the Colorado Music Experience. They’re planning to commemorate the Dead’s performance at Folsom Field (Boulder CO) on September 3, 1972, and they would love to hear from anybody who was there! Colorado Music Experience is looking for any anecdotes or memories from people who attended … Read more
Photomontage by Craig Rutman Livestream 4-5pm PT daily: YouTube Twitter Facebook Streamstock Previous performances are archived at Facebook and YouTube Tip jar, CDs, signed books, and mugs: perfectible.net Here is a list of all the songs I have played since 4/4/20, from most-played to least. * = original song *Blue Roses 116 *The Town That … Read more
David’s Tuesday through Sunday livestreams are now available on YouTube, Twitter, and Streamstock as well as Facebook! The show starts at 4pm Pacific time and runs til a few minutes after 5. (Mondays, it’s on 3-4:15 Pacific at facebook.com/Deadheadland and Deadheadland.tv) CDs and SIGNED books: perfectible.net Tip jars: perfectible.net Paypal gdhour.com/support Venmo.com/David-Gans-9