Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Obama event in Oakland 9/16
Please come join us for this star-studded evening of Music for Change.
Oakland Rocks for Change is sponsored by Music for Democracy. Proceeds will be used to support Obama and other progressive candidates in tight races across the nation. The choice is clear, the stakes are high, THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland CA
Tickets and info at oaklandrocksforchange.org
Maria Muldaur and The Free Radicals
Hot Buttered Rum with Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident
John Densmore of The Doors with Hani Naser
Tuck and Patti
Tommy Castro
Blame Sally
MC Marga Gomez
Additional performers and special guests to be announced soon!
Ticket pricing:
Special Student Price: $25 w/student ID
Fans: $50 General admission-outer garden seating
Roadies: $100 donation priority seating
Groupies: $250 donation priority seating in first 10 rows
Rockstars: $1000 includes VIP cocktail reception with special guests, priority seating in first 10 rows
Event Schedule:
5:30-6:30 p.m., VIP cocktail reception with special guests (TBA)
6:00 p.m., Doors open for general admission
7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., concert
Our goal is to build awareness and support for Barack Obama in key swing states. Proceeds from this event will help Democrats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives take important seats in swing states from vulnerable Republicans.
What better way to make that happen than through an evening of great music?
Come out and show your support: Buy Tickets Now!
Music for Democracy is a grassroots political action committee devoted to promoting and facilitating musical events that raise public awareness of crucial issues, progressive candidates for federal office, and the importance of getting involved in the electoral process. Join Us: musicfordemocracy.org
Grateful Dead Hour #1042
Week of September 8, 2008
Part 1 22:59
Grateful Dead 12/31/69 Boston Tea Party
MASON’S CHILDREN
DIRE WOLF
UNCLE JOHN’S BAND
Part 2 33:56
Grateful Dead 12/31/69 Boston Tea Party
ALLIGATOR->
CAUTION (DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS)->
THE ELEVEN
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from
MagnoliaFest, a festival of American roots music October 23th through 26th at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, just across the Georgia line. KBM with Bill Kreutzmann, Melvin Seals, Donna Jean and the Tricksters, Peter Rowan, Donna the Buffalo, me David Gans, and many many more. Information and tickets at 904-249-7990 and magmusic.com, where you will also find information on Music Farmers, a documentary about MagnoliaFest, available on DVD.
Fennario: Songs by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, the new album from Emory Joseph. Fennario features Larry Campbell, and special guest David Grisman, on new studio recordings of 12 Garcia-Hunter classics. You can buy Fennario and find out more about Emory Joseph at fennario.net. The album is also available in stores and online everywhere.
Grateful Dead Productions, announcing Rocking the Cradle: Egypt 1978, two audio CDs and a DVD with 13 songs plus a bonus feature called “The Vacation Tapes,” all in a deluxe package. Orders placed via dead.net by September 29 will receive a bonus CD packed with more music from the legendary Egypt shows.
Donna the Buffalo on tour
Donna the Buffalo kicks off the SILVERLINED Fall Tour today in Philadelphia.
September
4 Thu – Philadelphia, PA – World Cafe Live – Downstairs
5 Fri – New York, NY – Blender Theatre at Gramercy
6 Sat – Greenfield, MA – Franklin County Fair
11 Thu – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
12 Fri – New Haven, CT – Folk Festival
13 Sat – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater
17 Wed – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
18 Thu – Charlotte, NC – Visulite Theatre
19 Fri – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
20 Sat – Saint Petersburg, FL – Jannus Landing
25 Thu – Kent, OH – Kent Stage
26 Fri – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Small’s Theatre
27 Sat – Falls Church, VA – State Theatre
October
9 Thu – Silk Hope, NC – Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Site
10 Fri – Silk Hope, NC – Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Site
11 Sat – Silk Hope, NC – Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Site
12 Sun – Silk Hope, NC – Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Site
17 Fri – Black Mountain, NC – The Leaf
18 Sat – Huntsville, AL – Crossroads
19 Sun – Birmingham, AL – WorkPlay Theatre
22 Wed – Greenville, SC – The Handlebar
23 Thu – Charleston, SC – Pour House
24 Fri – Live Oak, FL – Magnolia Fest
25 Sat – Live Oak, FL – Magnolia Fest
November
7 Fri – Johnson City, NY – Magic City Music Hall
8 Sat – Rochester, NY – Water St. Music Hall
14 Fri – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
15 Sat – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
16 Sun – Salt Lake City, UT – Bar Deluxe
19 Wed – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
20 Thu – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
21 Fri – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
December
10 Wed – State College, PA – State Theatre
12 Fri – Troy, NY – Revolution Hall
13 Sat – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
30 Tue – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
31 Wed – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
DG in Redwood City tonight
Thursday, September 4, 7:00 pm: Rachel Sedacca and David Gans at Angelica’s Bistro, 863 Main Street, Redwood City CA.
Important: If you come to Angelica’s tonight, please tell them you’re there for the show. We only get paid if 30 (or is it 35?) people tell them they’re there for us. Not a big deal for me either way, but Rachel is on tour and needs the bucks for sure.