Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1782
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from: Section 119, offering licensed apparel for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, the Beatles, and other music legends. Fall and winter favorites available now! Lots more information at section119.com/gdh The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Twiddle plays November 25 with Dogs In a Pile and November 26 with neighbor. Hot Tuna plays December 2 and 3. Dark Star Orchestra performs December 30 and New Year’s Eve! Umphrey’s McGee Celebrates their 25th anniversary at The Cap on January 20 and 21. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com Permuted Press and The ABCs of the Grateful Dead, an alphabetical history of the band and the first-ever illustrated children’s book from the Grateful Dead. The ABCs of the Grateful Dead is available wherever books are sold as well as on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.com Our Deadhead friends at Nutribullet, makers of juicers, blenders, and other kitchen tools!
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1781
Week of November 7, 2022
Part 1 25:43
Grateful Dead 8/21/72 Berkeley Community Theater
ME AND MY UNCLE
SUGAREE
BEAT IT ON DOWN THE LINE
STELLA BLUE
Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Shady Grove Deluxe (Acoustic Disc)
JACKAROO
Part 2 29:58
Grateful Dead 8/21/72 Berkeley Community Theater
Introducing Keith and Donna
PLAYING IN THE BAND
BROWN EYED WOMEN
MEXICALI BLUES
CASEY JONES
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
Section 119, offering licensed apparel for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, the Beatles, and other music legends. Fall and winter favorites available now! Lots more information at section119.com/gdh
Our Deadhead friends at Nutribullet, makers of Juicers, blenders, and other kitchen tools! Nutribullet.com
The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Twiddle plays November 25 with Dogs In a Pile and November 26 with neighbor. Dark Star Orchestra performs December 30 and New Year’s Eve! Umphrey’s McGee Celebrates their 25th anniversary at The Capitol Theatre on January 20 and 21. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com
Robin Sylvester, RIP
Today I am grieving the death of Robin Sylvester, one of my all-time favorite jamming partners and a damn fine fellow.
I first met him in the late ’90s when he was with Vince Welnick & Missing Man Formation. And of course, he was in Ratdog for many years. I can’t recall the first time we played together, but it was the first of many live shows and studio sessions.
Robin looms large in my discography:
Fragile Thunder: One Afternoon Long Ago
Chocolate Coffee Pot
Three songs on Drop the Bone
Two songs on You Are Here
“The Town That Still Believes in Magic” w/ Scott Guberman, me, and Greg Anton (that’s a “pay what you want” download, so you can enter $0 and hear it for free if you like)
I also have several unreleased tracks from various sessions, and of course dozens of live shows we did together.
Robin had that wonderful ability to hold the groove and participate in the musical conversation at the same time. He was a wonderful musician and a very kind and gentle man.
Robin had health problems for many years. He was in dialysis several times a week, waiting for a kidney transplant that never came. Last year I passed the hat and raised $30,000 to help with his ongoing need for in-home care. The messages of love that came in with the donations were breathtaking.
We spoke on the phone a couple of weeks ago, and Robin indicated that he was likely to need another round of donations. I was gearing up to get that started when I heard that he was in the hospital again.
Last week I got a call from his caregiver, saying that Robin was asking for me, so I went up to Santa Rosa Thursday morning and visited him in the ICU.
He was asleep when I got there so I sat quietly until he woke up. He was very, very weak and it was hard to hear him in that noisy room. We watched a bit of Justin Kreutzmann’s new movie on my computer. Nurses came in to do various things and I got a look at his legs, which were nothing but bone. I started to get the idea that he might not be going home.
Robin was starting to drift off again, so I put the computer away and prepared to leave. “I love you, Robin,” I said as I left. “I love you, too, David.” I am so glad I was able to say that to him.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1780
Week of October 31, 2022
Part 1 29:23
Grateful Dead 8/21/72 Berkeley Community Theater
PROMISED LAND
HE’S GONE
BLACK THROATED WIND
Phil talks about Pigpen
FRIEND OF THE DEVIL
JACK STRAW
Part 2 26:28
Grateful Dead 8/21/72 Berkeley Community Theater
CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER->
I KNOW YOU RIDER
Wilco 10/5/22 New Orleans
US BLUES
Jerry Garcia Band, GarciaLive vol. 19 (Round Records)
MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
Section 119, offering licensed apparel for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, the Beatles, and other music legends. Fall and winter favorites available now! Lots more information at section119.com/gdh
The Jerry Garcia Family and Round Records, announcing GarciaLive Volume 19 showcasing Garcia’s return to the stage on Halloween ’92 with the Jerry Garcia Band. The 2-CD set and digital download will be released on Oct 28th and available now for pre-order at JerryGarcia.com
The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Twiddle plays November 25 with Dogs In a Pile and November 26 with neighbor. Dark Star Orchestra performs December 30 and New Year’s Eve! Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Celebrates their 10th anniversary at The Capitol Theatre on January 27-29. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com
Our Deadhead friends at Nutribullet, makers of Juicers, blenders, and other kitchen tools! Nutribullet.com
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1779
Week of October 24, 2022
Part 1 38:54
Grateful Dead 9/12/87 Capital Centre, Landover MD
SPACE->
TRUCKIN’->
I NEED A MIRACLE->
MORNING DEW->
LOVELIGHT
Part 2 16:35
Grateful Dead 9/12/87 Capital Centre, Landover MD
ONE MORE SATURDAY NIGHT->
BLACK MUDDY RIVER
Grateful Dead, American Beauty (2020 remaster) (Rhino)
OPERATOR
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
Section 119, offering licensed apparel for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, the Beatles, and other music legends. Fall and winter favorites available now! Lots more information at section119.com/gdh
Our Deadhead friends at Nutribullet, makers of Juicers, blenders, and other kitchen tools!
The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Twiddle plays November 25 with Dogs In a Pile and November 26 with neighbor. Dark Star Orchestra performs December 30 and New Year’s Eve! Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Celebrates their 10th anniversary at The Capitol Theatre January 27-29. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com
The Jerry Garcia Family and Round Records, announcing GarciaLive Volume 19 showcasing Garcia’s return to the stage on Halloween ’92 with the Jerry Garcia Band. The 2-CD set and digital download will be released on Oct 28th and available now for pre-order at JerryGarcia.com