Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1441
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from: Bloomsbury Publishing, announcing WORKINGMAN’s DEAD by Buzz Poole, part of the 33-1/3 series of short books about music. Available at bloomsbury.com and wherever books are sold. WORKINGMAN’S DEAD by Buzz Poole. Dead and Company – Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti and Oteil Burbridge – on tour from coast to coast June 10 through July 30. Complete details and ticketing at www.deadandcompany.com. That’s Dead and Company, on tour starting June 10th. The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Dark Star Orchestra will embody the energy of the Grateful Dead at The Cap on Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st. There will be nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile! Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
GDH returns to SLC!
With the support of The State Room, the GD Hour returns to the air in Salt Lake City this week!
KRCL 90.9 will broadcast the Grateful Dead Hour Sundays at 6pm, starting May 1, 2016!
Please spread the word, and please make sure the club and the station know you like this by supporting both institutions!
KLCC (Eugene) interview 4/20
I was interviewed by Eric Alan on KLCC Eugene OR last Wednesday, promoting that night’s gig with the Garcia Birthday Band and the Merry Pranksters at the WoW Hall.
The interview includes a live performance of “Down to Eugene” Listen here.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1440
Week of April 25, 2016
Part 1 28:04
Grateful Dead 9/16/91 Madison Square Garden, NYC
UNCLE JOHN’S BAND->
DRUMS
Part 2 27:47
The National et al, Day of the Dead (4AD)
TERRAPIN STATION SUITE
Grateful Dead, July 1978: The Complete Recordings (Rhino)
TRUCKIN’ (7/5/78)
The Grateful Dead Hour is made possible in part this week by:
Dead and Company – Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti and Oteil Burbridge – on tour from coast to coast June 10 through July 30. Complete details and ticketing at www.deadandcompany.com. That’s Dead and Company, on tour starting June 10th.
The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Twiddle plays their signature hi-def shred with TAUK at The Cap on Saturday, May 7, presented by Live for Live Music. This show is guaranteed to put rhythm in your bones and chills up your spine. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
DG interview on Chico Currents
Interview with my old pal Alan Chamberlain on his podcast Chico Currents