Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Benefit for Utah Phillips
Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum perform at Benefit Concert honoring U. Utah Phillips, “the Golden Voice of the Great Southwest,” at Don Quixote’s Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, Calif. Co-presented with Snazzy Productions on Mon. March 10 at 7:30 pm, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum with Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd, Keith Greeninger and others will sing and tell tales for Utah, a true folk bard, who, over the years, has made so many others laugh and sing along. 100% of all ticket sales will go to Utah’s defray medical expenses. Tickets are $25. For info go to donquixotesmusic.info or 831/603-2294. Contact John Sandidge at sleepy@cruzio.com for information on how to send in donations for U. Utah.
U. Utah Phillips, born May 15, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio is a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, poet and humorist. Utah, the self-proclaimed “Golden Voice of the Great Southwest” is a raconteur extraordinaire, a historian describing the struggles of labor unions and the power of direct action, a hobo, and a wonderful musician whose songs enliven his audiences.
“Please work some magic … Utah has just gotten out of the hospital, and is dealing with congestive heart failure. Like most musicians, he needs financial help,” says Laurie for her longtime friend and mentor.
Phil Lesh and Elliott Carter
Counterstream Radio Anniversary Special Event: Elliott Carter and Phil Lesh
Curious how Elliott Carter, one of our most venerable composers of music for the concert hall, and Phil Lesh, best known as the bass player for the Grateful Dead, ever crossed paths? Though you might not ordinarily connect these two composers, there are some surprising musical links between them, supported by a friendship of many years.
Tune in to Counterstream Radio on March 14 at 3 p.m. ET and hear them speak with host Sarah Cahill about their shared influences and the personal connections they’ve made through music.
Grateful Dead Hour #1015
Week of March 3, 2008
Part 1 30:15
Deadheads for Obama 2/4/08 Warfield Theater, San Francisco
PLAYING IN THE BAND->
BROWN-EYED WOMEN
MINGLEWOOD BLUES
Part 2 27:10
Deadheads for Obama 2/4/08 Warfield Theater, San Francisco
DEAL
SUGAREE
Bob Weir, guitar and vocals; Phil Lesh, bass and vocals; Mickey Hart, drums and vocals; John Molo, drums; Jackie Greene, guitar, keyboards and vocals; Steve Molitz, keyboards and vocals. With Mark Karan, guitar; Barry Sless, pedal steel guitar; Hippie Bill, flag
The “Deadheads for Obama” t-shirt sold out before the show even started, but now you can get it online. Proceeds benefit HeadCount, a voter-registration outfit that will be tabling at festivals and shows all year.
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
The Suwannee SpringFest, a festival of American roots music March 27th through 30th at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, just across the Georgia line. David Grisman Quintet, Peter Rowan, Donna the Buffalo, Railroad Earth, Guy Clark, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, David Gans, and many many more. Information is available at 904-249-7990 and magmusic.com, where you will also find information on Music Farmers, a documentary about SpringFest and MagnoliaFest, now available on DVD.
Heart of Gold Records and Dig Music, presenting the debut self-titled release from Donna Jean and The Tricksters featuring twelve original tracks including “All I Gotta Say”. Donna Jean and The Tricksters are touring nationally through April 5. The new CD is available in stores, digitally, and online. More information and tour dates are available at donnajeanandthetricksters.com.
Fantasma Productions, presenting the Wanee Festival April 11 and 12 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Bob Weir and Ratdog, Allman Brothers Band, Government Mule, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Levon Helm Band, Oteil & the Peacemakers, and many more, on two stages. The Wanee Festival, April 11 and 12 in Northern Florida. Complete artist, ticketing and festival information can be found at waneefestival.com.