Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
KPFA marathon Feb 9
Donna Jean interview in The Music Box
Donna Jean Finds Her Groove
By John Metzger
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the enigmatic figure who danced and sang with the Grateful Dead for seven years after she boldly approached Jerry Garcia at a gig in the early 1970s, is starting over again with a vigorous attitude that has been spurred by her refreshing sense of passion for the project. Teaming with the Zen Tricksters as well as
keyboard player Mookie Siegel and singer Wendy Lanter, Godchaux-MacKay recently recorded a brand-new album, and the ensemble currently is making preparations for a six-week tour that begins in February. “I’m 60 freaking years old!” she laughingly declared with a mixture of disbelief and enthusiasm before our conversation even really began.
The complete interview is posted on The Music Box.
GDH 393 on DeadNet
Just a reminder that we’re posting a show from the Grateful Dead Hour archives every Wednesday on DeadNet. This week it’s GD Hour #393, which features a one-of-a-kind collaboration between the Dead and the Airplane recorded September 7, 1969 at the Family Dog on the Great Highway in San Francisco. Enjoy!
Jeb Puryear “Barack the Vote” + DTB dates
Fri. Feb 1, 2008 State Theatre of Ithaca Ithaca, NY – BARACK THE VOTE: This is NOT a Donna the Buffalo show. It will be the Jeb Puryear Band, plus the Sim Redmond Band, Richie Stearns, Hank Roberts, Kevin Kinsella, Uniit, Crow Greenspun, Bethlehem Church Choir, special guest performance by Samite and more. This is a free show with a suggested donation of $10. All are welcome! Starts at 6:30pm music starts at 7:30pm.
Fri. Feb 8, 2008 Garlic Fest Delray Beach, FL 8:00pm
Sat. Feb 9, 2008 Freebird Cafe Jacksonville Beach, FL
Fri. Feb 15, 2008 Smith Opera House Geneva, NY 8:00pm
***With Keith Frank!!!
Sat. Feb 16, 2008 Castaways Ithaca, NY 8:00pm
***With Keith Frank!!!