Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Donna the Buffalo CD pre-order
“Stop the Spray!” in Marin
Stop The Spray: LIVE!
Co-hosted by Peter Coyote
Featuring Bob Weir, Maria Muldaur, Wavy Gravy and many other Bay Area musicians
Hear from special guest, celebrity environmentalists and elected officials
Sunday, June 8th, 1-6 pm
Sausalito by the Bay
2330 Marinship Way, Sausalito
Gather together, raise awareness and tell Governor Schwarzenegger to protect the health of all Californians, all species from dangerous pesticide use and seek non-toxic alternatives to the spray. Make our voices heard: Stop the Spray!
$20 general admission
$10 Students
$100 priority seating
$500 premiere seating (front rows) and Backstage Party with artists and leaders!
For Reservations: 415 289-1001 or stopthespraymarin.org
Phil and Friends summer dates
Phil Lesh & Friends will take to the road this summer as their Summer Jamboree 2008 will find them performing at most of the major musical festivals: Bonnaroo, Milwaukee Summerfest, Rothbury, All Good, 10,000 Lakes, and the Gathering of the Vibes, along with stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, and Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Wantagh, NY. Phil Lesh will again be accompanied by his all star band featuring: Jackie Greene, Larry Campbell, Steve Molitz, and John Molo.
Joining Phil Lesh & Friends at several stops along the tour will be The Levon Helm Band. Come join the party!
Phil Lesh & Friends Summer Jamboree 2008 Tour
6-12 Columbus, OH ~ LC Pavilion
6-13 Chicago, IL ~ Charter One Pavilion
6-14 Manchester, TN ~ Bonnaroo Music Festival – Special Midnight Set
6-15 Manchester, TN ~ Bonnaroo Music Festival – Special Acoustic Set
6-17 Glen Allen, VA ~ Innsbrook Pavilion
6-19 Jim Thorpe, PA ~ Penn’s Peak
6-20 Philadelphia, PA ~ Penn’s Landing
6-21 Boston, MA ~ Bank of America Pavilion
6-22 Gilford, NH ~ US Cellular Pavilion
7-3 St. Louis, MO ~ The Pageant
7-4 Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Summerfest
7-5 TBD
7-6 Rothbury, MI ~ Rothbury
7-8 Charlottesville, VA ~ Charlottesville Pavilion
7-9 Myrtle Beach, SC ~ House of Blues
7-11 Masontown, WV ~ All Good Music Festival
7-12 Rochester, NY ~ Highland Bowl
7-13 Wantagh, NY ~ Nikon @ Jones Beach
7-26 Detroit Lakes, MN – 10,000 Lakes Festival
8-2 Bridgeport, CT ~ Gathering of The Vibes
Phil Lesh & Friends – 5 Night Run at Warfield Theater
New Railroad Earth CD “Amen Corner”
News from Railroad Earth:
Amen Corner Pre-Order Campaign
Railroad Earth and SCI Fidelity Records are pleased to announce the Amen Corner Pre-Order Campaign.
Beginning on May 7th, 2008, the first 750 Amen Corner CDs purchased through RREs own Earthmerch.com website will include a Special Limited Edition DVD of all seven videos (compiled in one set) recorded as part of the making of the band’s new album, Amen Corner.
This DVD will only be made available as part of the first 750 CDs purchased through our site. There will be no commercial production of these videos beyond this campaign.
In addition, the first 250 CDs ordered will be signed by all of the band members.
To order your CDs, go to EarthMerch.com or visit the Merchandise Page on the Railroad Earth web site.
(Please note: CDs will not be shipped until just prior to the official release date on June 10th!)
Be sure to visit the Amen Corner Website. New videos and audio will be released through the website on Tuesday, May 13th!
Peace,
RRE Family
<>www.railroadearth.com
myspace.com/railroadearth
Old GD Hours on DeadNet
Reminder: we’re posting a show from the Grateful Dead Hour archive on dead.net every Wednesday. This morning’s journey through the past is GD Hour #519, with David Grisman interviewed live on KPFA July 29, 1998 introducing the Garcia-Grisman CD So What.