Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1387
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from: The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. By blending acoustic instruments with eccentric conversation, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt perform on April 30.Canadian sketch-comedy ensemble Kids in the Hall bring laughter and amusement to The Cap on April 2.Discover new local artists at the venue’s nightclub Garcia’s, a tribute to the late Grateful Dead guitarist and singer Jerry Garcia. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com. The Dark Star Jubilee Music Festival, May 22 to 24 at Legend Valley in Thornville Ohio. Three nights of Dark Star Orchestra plus Los Lobos, Railroad Earth, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Keller & The Keels, Peter Rowan Twang n Groove, Steep Canyon Rangers, Melvin Seals & JGB, Jeff Austin Band, Moonalice, and many more. Advanced tickets include all music & camping. More information at www.DarkStarJubilee.com
The Known Unknown – studio jams
THE KNOWN UNKNOWN – studio jams 4/12/15.
First piece features Clayton Call on drums ’cause Neil was late. Second piece is a jam based on a Beatles theme, with our regular lineup: Phil Savell and David Gans, guitars; Zach Partain, bass; Nail Hampton, drums.
https://soundcloud.com/dgans/sets/tku-rehearsal-41215
Our next performance is Saturday, April 18, 7:30pm at Second Act on Haight Street in San Francisco.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1386
Week of April 13, 2015
Part 1 27:20
Accident of Birth
THE GOLDEN ROAD (TO UNLIMITED DEVOTION)
Talk
Grateful Dead 6/14/87 County Fairgrounds, Ventura CA
SPACE->
TRUCKIN’
Part 2 28:23
Grateful Dead 6/14/87 County Fairgrounds, Ventura CA
WHARF RAT->
THROWING STONES->
NOT FADE AWAY
“The Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion)” is Accident of Birth’s entry in the 2015 Dead Covers Project. You can see the video here.
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. On April 21, Bluegrass Tuesdays featuring The Brummy Brothers will pay tribute to the music of The Beatles. Garcia’s DeadCenter features Grateful Dead tribute band Reflections on April 22. Just a step away from the Metro-North Railroad, Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre features national acts and hot local bands. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
The Dark Star Jubilee Music Festival, May 22 to 24 at Legend Valley in Thornville Ohio. Three nights of Dark Star Orchestra plus Los Lobos, Railroad Earth, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Keller & The Keels, Peter Rowan Twang n Groove, Steep Canyon Rangers, Melvin Seals & JGB, Jeff Austin Band, Moonalice, and many more. Advanced tickets include all music & camping. More information at DarkStarJubilee.com
Amazing Jim Marshall photos from 1967
I am selling this wonderful Jim Marshall print to raise money for a recording project.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1385
Week of April 6, 2015
Part 1 32:43
Grateful Dead 6/14/87 County Fairgrounds, Ventura CA
PLAYING IN THE BAND->
TERRAPIN->
DRUMS
Part 2 22:47
Grateful Dead 6/14/87 County Fairgrounds, Ventura CA
THE MIGHTY QUINN (QUINN THE ESKIMO)
Talk
Grateful Dead rehearsal 2/10/93 San Rafael CA
DAYS BETWEEN
I’m including the 6/14/87 encore here, out of sequence, so as not to make mincemeat of the second half of set 2. You’ll get all of that (in two pieces) next week.
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
The Grateful Dead Family Jubilee Auction, featuring artifacts, memorabilia, artwork and other collectibles from a large private collection. Highlights include original lyrics, Grateful Dead office furnishings, and original paintings from Rick Griffin and Stanley ‘Mouse’ Miller as well as historic concert posters. The Grateful Dead Family Jubilee Auction happens online, live and by telephone on April 11 and 12. Catalog, information and bidding at www.GratefulDead.auction
The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jeff Beck comes to The Cap on April 13 and April 18. Tickets for April 13 are still available but going fast. With the aim of bringing guests the best live music experience, The Cap offers state-of-the-art light, sound, and video systems. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.