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Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.

“Stop the Spray” benefit June 8

Benefit Concert to Stop Aerial and Ground Pesticide Spraying Tickets going fast. Buy online HERE. WHEN: Sunday, June 8th, 1-6 pm WHO: Featured Artists will include Bob Weir, Maria Muldaur, David Pack of Ambrosia, Larkin Gayle, Austin de Lone, Phat Barbies, Bob Hill Band, Jessie Kincaid, PILAR, The Shamanic Cheerleaders and special surprise guests. Hear from special guests, celebrity environmentalists and elected officials WHERE: 2330 Marinship Way, Sausalito on the Bay $ 20 General Admission $ 10 Students $ 100 Priority Seating $ 500 Premiere Seating (front rows) and Back Stage Party with artists and leaders! To purchase tickets, click here Poster map

Alton Kelley’s family needs our help

The great poster artist and Bay Area character Alton Kelley passed away yesterday after a long illness. I just got this message from his family that they need some financial assistance. Help if you can.

oh man, the reality of this just keeps hitting me and the rest of the family. I have been on the phone for hours with sisters, aunts, grammas, moms etc…many have read this thread and your support is truly therapeutic. we really appreciate it.

there is literally 20 or 30k in unpaid hospital bills (that which insurance will not cover) so there is an acct setup for those who might be interested in helping out. I just sent $300 and hope that anyone who feels the urge might follow suit. anything would be greatly appreciated, I feel funny asking for handouts, but his wife has gone through hell for the last few months and the last thing she needs is to feel isolated or threatened financially.

if the urge/compassion hits:

washington mutual
101 western ave.
petaluma ca. 94952
routing# 32271627
Re: Marguerite Trousdale Kelley
Acct # 3952762942

there will be a benefit held at the fillmore auditorium in s.f. sometime in the not too distant future. I will be sure to let PT and everyone I know who might want to make it when we have more info…I know that there will be some great folks there and should be a good time to celebrate the life, art and humorous wisdom that my father was known and loved for.

thanks everyone, call your family, spread the love.

yossarian, julie and the rest of the kelley family…