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Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1436

Week of March 28, 2016 Part 1 48:24 Grateful Dead 3/30/68 Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco THAT’S IT FOR THE OTHER ONE-> DARK STAR-> CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER-> THE ELEVEN-> TURN ON YOUR LOVE LIGHT Part 2 7:41 Jerry Garcia, Garcia BIRD SONG
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from: The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. On Wednesday, March 30, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani will be honored with a one-of-a-kind celebration of his career. On Saturday, April 2, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will blend soul, folk, and blues-rock elements to form a complex blend of passionate music to be performed at The Cap. For events, information, and ticketing visit thecapitoltheatre.com. 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.

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1435

Week of March 21, 2016

Part 1 42:12
Grateful Dead 6/8/90 Cal Expo, Sacramento CA
SPACE->
THE WHEEL->
I NEED A MIRACLE->
BLACK PETER->
SUGAR MAGNOLIA

Part 2 12:58
Grateful Dead 6/8/90 Cal Expo, Sacramento CA
US BLUES
Grateful Dead, 30 Trips Around the Sun (7/3/66)
GANGSTER OF LOVE

Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. On Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26, The Disco Biscuits are making their highly anticipated debut at The Cap with The New Deal. The art of improvisation and impeccable jamming will be discovered and explored. The following Wednesday, March 30, guitar legend Joe Satriani celebrates 30 years of mind-bending guitar dare devilry with an energy-fueled show at The Cap. For events, information, and ticketing visit thecapitoltheatre.com.

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.

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1434

Week of March 14, 2016

Part 1 34:42
Grateful Dead 6/8/90 Cal Expo, Sacramento CA
ESTIMATED PROPHET->
FOOLISH HEART->
DRUMS

Part 2 20:13
Grateful Dead, Europe ’72: The Complete Recordings (5/4/72)
THE STRANGER (TWO SOULS IN COMMUNION)
PLAYING IN THE BAND

The Grateful Dead Hour is made possible in part this week by:

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. On Saturday, March 19, JJ Grey & Mofro’s blend of rock, blues, funk, and gospel will satisfy any music lover’s appetite for Southern-fried swamp music. The weekend of March 25 and March 26, jamtronica pioneers The Disco Biscuits debut at The Cap with support by The New Deal. This night will be filled with the bombastic jams that both bands are renowned for. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.

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 16. Complete details and ticketing at www.deadandcompany.com. That’s Dead and Company, on tour starting June 10th.

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1433

Week of March 7, 2016

Part 1 33:22
Grateful Dead 6/8/90 Cal Expo, Sacramento CA
IT’S ALL OVER NOW
BIRD SONG

Dead and Company 11/7/15 Madison Square Garden, New York City
HE’S GONE

Part 2 22:33
Grateful Dead 6/8/90 Cal Expo, Sacramento CA
UNCLE JOHN’S BAND
CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER->
I KNOW YOU RIDER

Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:

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 16. Complete details and ticketing at deadandcompany.com.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. On Friday, March 11, Matisyahu’s mix of reggae, hip-hop, and rock will let the good vibes and positive energy flow. The next night, Saturday, March 12, The Pink Floyd Experience will shine on with first-class musicianship and stunning lighting and video systems. This show is a must-see for any Pink Floyd fan. For events, information, and ticketing visit thecapitoltheatre.com.