Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Crosby-Nash for Obama 10/12 in NYC
David Crosby and Graham Nash will perform at Music for Democracy’s Be The Change Fundraiser on October 12th in New York City.
Sunday, October 12, 2008. Artists’ reception 4:30 pm, music 5-7pm. St. Raphael’s Cathedral, 502 W 41st, New York City.
Proceeds from this event will go to Music For Democracy’s BE THE CHANGE campaign to get out the vote on November 4.
To purchase tickets and for more information please visit musicfordemocracy.org/nyc
If you are interested in being a sponsor of the event please contact Bear Kittay directly.
Global Drum Project on tour right now!
I don’t know why no one tells me about these things. Mickey Hart and Zakir Hussain’s wonderful Global Drum Project is on the road right now. Here’s a story about it on jambase, with the dates.
The Piano in Egypt
The legend of the Grateful Dead Egypt 1978 tapes was that “the piano was out of tune.”
Here’s a piece of an interview I did with John Cutler recently in which he addresses that question.
The full interview – including John’s tale of attempting to wire up the King’s Chamber to use as a reverb tank for the gigs – will appear in an upcoming Grateful Dead Hour.
Ralph Stanley for Barack!
Bluegrass legend (and that is exactly the word!) Dr Ralph Stanley endorses Barack Obama in this radio ad that’s airing in Virginia.
“Howdy, friends. This is Ralph Stanley, and I think I know a little something about the families around here,” the spot runs.
“Barack’ll cut taxes for everyday folks — not big business — so you’ll have a little more money in your pocket at the end of the year,” he continues. “I also know Barack is a good man. A father and devoted husband, he values personal responsibility and family first.”
You can here it here, on TPM Election Central.