Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Thought for the day
I’m going through hundreds of interviews, searching for stories to put into this book I’m working on with Blair Jackson. There’s a lot of great stuff that doesn’t really fit into an oral history but really ought to be shared. This is from a December 2013 interview with producer/director Allan Arkush, a longtime friend of Jerry Garcia:For most of my adult life, I’ve worked almost every Friday night. That’s the nature of television: you start 7:00 Monday morning, but you do your night stuff at the end of the week. And especially when you’re doing shows like Crossing Jordan, where you always find bodies at night. That’s the genre. Whatever the show is or wherever you are, you’re working on Friday night ’til about three or four in the morning. You wake up Saturday morning – and you never get enough sleep, because the work is still bouncing in my head – I’m not rested, but I’m too tired to do anything else. I’ve developed this habit of lying in bed, putting on earbuds or headphones, and playing the Dead, and not doing anything for two or three hours. It always has to be the Dead, because you don’t know which way the music is gonna go. I don’t want to hear just song, song, song: I want to be taken somewhere else. It’s a way to restore myself, both mentally and physically. It’s meditative, to me.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1342
Week of June 9, 2014
Part 1 26:34
Damia Timoner, Solid
CASSIDY
Talk
Grateful Dead 12/17/92 Oakland Coliseum Arena
SCARLET BEGONIAS->
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Part 2 28:35
Grateful Dead 12/17/92 Oakland Coliseum Arena
WAY TO GO HOME
CORINNA->
UNCLE JOHN’S BAND
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The legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. The Capitol Theatre features national acts, hot local bands, and is a step away from the Metro-North Railroad. On Friday, June 20, legendary folk-blues icon Taj Mahal will be performing with Taj Mahal Trio and five-time Grammy Award winning gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama. Live music is featured six nights a weeks at the venue’s nightclub, Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1341
Week of June 2, 2014
Part 1 31:28
Grateful Dead, Dave’s Picks vol 10 (12/12/69)
EASY WIND
Grateful Dead 12/17/92 Oakland Coliseum Arena
TOUCH OF GREY
WALKIN’ BLUES
LOSER
Part 2 23:46
Grateful Dead 12/17/92 Oakland Coliseum Arena
QUEEN JANE, APPROXIMATELY
SO MANY ROADS
THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED
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gratefuldates.com, where the music makes the match! gratedfuldates.com is a new interactive and informative webs community where Deadheads and other jam band fans can connect for friends, dates, or soul mates. You’ll also find the latest info on tours, festivals and face value ticket exchanges.
The legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. A haven for DeadHeads and one of Jerry Garcia’s favorite theaters, The Capitol Theatre hosts live music entertainment, comedy, and nightlife. Living legends, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady return for their sixth show with Hot Tuna on June 19. Rock ‘n’ roll icon and veteran musician Leon Russell joins as support. Live music is featured six nights a weeks at the venue’s nightclub, Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1340
Week of May 26, 2014
Part 1 31:50
Grateful Dead 2/8/86 Henry J Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland CA
SPACE->
GIMME SOME LOVIN’->
BLACK PETER->
SUGAR MAGNOLIA
Part 2 23:45
Grateful Dead 2/8/86 Henry J Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland CA
KEEP YOUR DAY JOB
The Canny Brothers Band, The Guinness Situation
BOYS IN THE BARROOM
Elizabeth Cotten, Freight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and Tunes
GOING DOWN THE ROAD FEELING BAD
Bill Kirchen, Seeds and Stems
IT TAKES A LOT TO LAUGH, IT TAKES A TRAIN TO CRY
Mickey Hart Band, Mysterium Tremendum
TIME NEVER ENDS
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The legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, a haven for Deadheads and one of Jerry Garcia’s favorite theaters. The Capitol Theatre boasts state-of-the-art light, sound, and video systems. Live music is featured six nights a week at the venue’s nightclub, Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
gratefuldates.com, where the music makes the match! gratedfuldates.com is a new interactive and informative webs community where Deadheads and other jam band fans can connect for friends, dates, or soul mates. You’ll also find the latest info on tours, festivals and face value ticket exchanges.
The WELL, the pioneering social network with a Deadhead community that’s been sharing stories and information since 1986. There are thousands of conversations on other topics in the WELL, too, and no ads, no data mining, and no anonymous posts – just hearts, minds, and ideas. Grateful Dead Almanac editor Gary Lambert is also a longtime member.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1339
Week of May 19, 2014
Part 1 29:36
Grateful Dead 2/8/86 Henry J Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland CA
PLAYING IN THE BAND->
CHINA DOLL->
PLAYING IN THE BAND JAM->
DRUMS
Part 2 26:14
Grateful Dead, Dave’s Picks vol. 10 (12/12/69)
CAUTION (DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS)
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
The legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. A haven for DeadHeads and one of Jerry Garcia’s favorite theaters, The Capitol Theatre boasts state-of-the-art light, sound, and video systems. Live music is featured six nights a week at the venue’s nightclub, Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.
gratefuldates.com, where the music makes the match! gratedfuldates.com is a new interactive and informative webs community where Deadheads and other jam band fans can connect for friends, dates, or soul mates. You’ll also find the latest info on tours, festivals and face value ticket exchanges.
The WELL, the pioneering social network with a Deadhead community that’s been sharing stories and information since 1986. There are thousands of conversations on other topics in the WELL, too, and no ads, no data mining, and no anonymous posts – just hearts, minds, and ideas. Grateful Dead Almanac editor Gary Lambert is also a longtime member. More information at well.com/dead