Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1402
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Referred to as “The Jamband Velvet Underground” by Relix Magazine, improvisational rock group Aquarium Rescue Unit featuring Col. Bruce Hampton, guitarist Jimmy Herring, drummer Jeff Sipe, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Matt Slocum perform a melting-pot of psychedelic jazz, rock, trance, and blues at The Cap on August 15. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1401
Week of July 27, 2015
Part 1 30:05
Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, et al. 7/5/15 Soldier Field, Chicago
CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER->
I KNOW YOU RIDER
MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
Part 2 25:40
Introduction
Grateful Dead 4/26/83 Spectrum, Philadelphia PA
DRUMS->
SPACE
The three Fare Thee Well shows in Chicago (July 3, 4, and 5, 2015) will be released in various audio and video formats in November. More info here.
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. H.O.R.D.E. Tour trailblazers Aquarium Rescue Unit play The Cap on August 15. Col. Bruce Hampton, Widespread Panic’s Jimmy Herring, drummer Jeff Sipe, The Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Matt Slocum. A unique live music experience awaits fans. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
Grateful Dead Hour no 1400
Week of July 20, 2015
Part 1 26:47
Grateful Dead 4/26/83 Spectrum, Philadelphia PA
HELP ON THE WAY->
SLIPKNOT!->
FRANKLIN’S TOWER->
MAN SMART (WOMAN SMARTER)
Part 2 28:36
Grateful Dead, Dick’s Picks vol 13 (5/6/81)
LOST SAILOR->
SAINT OF CIRCUMSTANCE
Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart et al 7/5/15 Soldier Field, Chicago IL
THROWING STONES
The three “Fare Thee Well” shows at Soldier Field will be released in a variety of audio and visual formats in the fall. Here’s a link for more info.
Most of the 36 Dick’s Picks releases have been reissued by Real Gone Music! Here’s a link to all of those.
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Iconic improv-rock pioneers Aquarium Rescue Unit featuring Col. Bruce Hampton, guitarist Jimmy Herring, drummer Jeff Sipe, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Matt Slocum play The Cap on August 15. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
“Be Like Earl”: updated and re-recorded!
I took “Be Like Earl” on the road and changed it enough that I decided to re-record it. Here’s a link to the new version.
I have spent $425 on the two recordings. The BandCamp track is free to listen to, with a “pay what you want” (including $0) option for downloading. So if you can kick in a few bucks to help me recoup the costs, I’d appreciate it – and all those funds will be reinvested in new recordings.
Be Like Earl
by David Gans
Earl Crabb was a brilliant man
A gentle man, and generous
His Rolodex was heavy
And his attic was voluminous
He had a million tales to tell
And every one was true
I’m a better man for knowing him
And a better friend to you
Earl Crabb was an easy man
A laughing man, and sociable
To stand before his camera
Was to be well viewed and notable
He had a million friends, you know
And every one was real
A friend of Earl’s is a friend of mine
That’s just the way I feel
Let’s ignore the dominant paradigm
And practice random kindness all the time
Treat our customers like neighbors
Not the other way around
A little more “Share this planet”
And a little less “Stand your ground.”
This world will be a better place
For every boy and girl
If we all do our best to be like Earl
Earl Crabb was a software man
When very few were doin’ it
He made the world a better place
Enhancing and improvin’ it
Call him esoft, call him Earl,
He was The Great Humbead
No one here was ready
On the day he took his leave
Earl Crabb was a helpful man,
Resourceful and encouraging
He led me to improve my life
With optimistic urging
I know I’m not the only one
Who benefited thus
So I’m making it my mission
To pass on his gifts to us
Let’s ignore the dominant paradigm
And practice random kindness all the time
Treat our customers like neighbors
Not the other way around
A little more “Share this planet”
And a little less “Stand your ground.”
This world will be a better place
For every boy and girl
If we all do our best to be like Earl
I will do my very best to be as kind as Earl
©2015 Whispering Hallelujah (BMI). All rights reserved.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1399
Week of July 13, 2015
Part 1 25:23
Grateful Dead 4/26/83 Spectrum, Philadelphia PA
MY BROTHER ESAU
IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE ROSES
LET IT GROW
Part 2 29:28
Jerry Garcia Band, On Broadway: Act 1
GOMORRAH->
TANGLED UP IN BLUE
Watkins Family Hour
BROKEDOWN PALACE
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
ATTICS OF MY LIFE
Couple of sweet new acoustic Dead covers. Enjoy!
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Just off the win of his fourth Grammy Award for his new album “Mandatory Fun,” “Weird Al” Yankovic’s hilarious Mandatory World Tour comes to The Cap on July 30. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com