Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1642
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. The Disco Biscuits, known for their psychedelic jamming and out-of-this-world musical experimentation head to The Cap on March 26, 27, and 28. Dark Star Orchestra recreates the Grateful Dead Experience at The Cap on May 8 and 9. Every Wednesday is Grateful Dead night at Garcia’s, where they’re also doing Music Movie Mondays. It’ll be Gimme Shelter on April 6. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1641
Week of March 2, 2020
Part 1 32:23
Grateful Dead 9/11/88 Spectrum, Philadelphia PA
DRUMS->
SPACE->
THE WHEEL->
STELLA BLUE
Part 2 23:14
Bob Weir & Wolf Bros 2/13/20 Sweetwater, Mill Valley CA
BIG RIVER
Bob Weir & Wolf Bros 2/14/20 Sweetwater, Mill Valley CA
THE OTHER ONE
When saying the name of this band, “bros” rhymes with “rose,” not with “mothers” – or so I’ve been told! Bob Weir & Wolf Bros are on the road all through March. You can see the details at bobweir.net. The trio warmed up with a week-long run at Sweetwater in Mill Valley, and I’ll be sharing some treats from those gigs over the next few weeks.
Wolf Bros live recordings are available from nugs.net. Here’s a direct link to the 2/13 recording.
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
Dead and Company – Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti and Oteil Burbridge – on tour from July 10 through August 8. Complete details, tickets, and travel packages at deadandcompany.com. That’s Dead and Company, on tour July 10 through August 8.
The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. For all movie buffs and music lovers: Garcia’s at The Cap presents Music Movie Mondays, where you can kick back with popcorn and a cold one and watch iconic rock movies in concert sound! On March 9 it’ll be Who’s The Kids Are Alright, and The Rolling Stones’ Gimme Shelter on Monday, Apr 6. The Disco Biscuits hit The Cap on March 26, 27, and 28, and DSO May 8 and 9. And every Wednesday is Grateful Dead night at Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1640
Week of February 24, 2020
Part 1 35:43
Grateful Dead 9/11/88 Spectrum, Philadelphia PA
FOOLISH HEART->
VICTIM OR THE CRIME->
SCARLET BEGONIAS->
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Part 2 20:02
Bob Weir & Wolf Bros 2/10/20 Sweetwater, Mill Valley CA
A HARD RAIN’S A-GONNA FALL
Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders, GarciaLive vol 12 (Round Records)
HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE LOVED BY YOU)
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:
The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Melvin Seals and JGB, with new permanent member John Kadlecik, play the sweet sounds of JGB on Saturday, March 7. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong come to The Cap on April 24 and 25 to put the fun in Funk, with Goose on Friday and Magic Beans on Saturday. Dark Star Orchestra recreates the Grateful Dead Experience at The Cap on May 8 and 9. And don’t of course DeadCenter at Garcia’s every Wednesday night. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com
Dead and Company – Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti and Oteil Burbridge – on tour from July 10 through August 8. Complete details, tickets, and travel packages at deadandcompany.com.
Grateful Dead Hour no. 1639
Week of February 17, 2020
Part 1 31:43
Grateful Dead 9/11/88 Spectrum, Philadelphia PA
FENNARIO
STUCK INSIDE OF MOBILE WITH THE MEMPHIS BLUES AGAIN
TENNESSEE JED->
PROMISED LAND
Part 2 23:35
Fragile Thunder, One Afternoon Long Ago (Perfectible)
ST STEPHEN
Wynonna (single) (Anti Records)
RAMBLE ON ROSE (with Bob Weir)
The legendary country singer Wynonna went into the studio with Bob Weir to record “Ramble on Rose”! They just released it as a single on Anti Records, and Bobby joined Wynonna and The Big Noise onstage in San Francisco a few days ago!
As you probably know, I’m a musician as well as an author and radio producer. I’ve been writing my own songs for 50 years and playing Grateful Dead music for almost as long. One of the projects I’ve been involved with for the last few years is Fragile Thunder, a trio with Celtic harpist Anela Lauren and Hawaiian slack-key guitarist Stephen Inglis. Fragile Thunder has been invited to perform at the Lockn’ Festival in Virginia in June, as well as the Just Exactly Perfect Festival in California in September. I’m using that as an excuse to play a track from our studio record, One Afternoon Long Ago, which we released last spring on my own label, Perfectible Recordings. We brought in the great Robin Sylvester, bassist of Ratdog, for the session.
The Grateful Dead Hour is made possible in part this week by:
Dead and Company – Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti and Oteil Burbridge – on tour from July 10 through August 8. Complete details, tickets, and travel packages at deadandcompany.com. That’s Dead and Company, on tour all through July 10 through August 8.
The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Melvin Seals and JGB play the sweet sounds of JGB on Saturday, March 7, with their new permanent guitarist, John Kadlecik. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong come to The Cap on April 24 with Goose and April 25 with Magic Beans. Dark Star Orchestra recreates the Grateful Dead Experience at The Cap on May 8 and 9. And Wednesdays is DeadCenter, Grateful Dead night at Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com