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

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1602

Week of June 3, 2019 Part 1 26:05 Jerry Garcia Band, Let It Rock (Rhino) SUGAREE Rich Mahan, Hot Chicken Wisdom (Snortin’ Horse Records) LOOSE LUCY Jerry Garcia & David Grisman, So What (Acoustic Disc) SO WHAT (take 1, 12/6/90) Part 2 29:50 Grateful Dead 5/12/91 Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View CA PICASSO MOON ALTHEA CC RIDER-> IT TAKES A LOT TO LAUGH, IT TAKES A TRAIN TO CRY EL PASO
Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from: Pasta Jay’s in Boulder, Colorado. Pasta Jay’s has been a gathering place for Deadheads in Colorado for more than 30 years, and it’s walking distance from Folsom Field! Pasta Jay’s, 1001 Pearl Street in Boulder. The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Phil Lesh & Friends June 11 and 12, with Jorma Kaukonen, Grahame Lesh, John Molo & Rob Barraco. Thai rock and funk trio Khruangbin play their dreamy psychedelic music on Wednesday, June 19. On Saturday, July 20, it’s  Almost Queen, A Tribute to QUEEN w/ Black Dog, a tribute to Led Zeppelin. Wednesday is Grateful Dead night at Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1601

Week of May 27, 2019

Part 1 35:42
Dead & Company 6/1/18 BB&T Pavilion, Camden NJ
DARK STAR->
ST. STEPHEN

Part 2 19:18
The Barton Hills Choir, Dead Songs vol 2
EYES OF THE WORLD
Jerry Garcia Band, Electric on the Eel
THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO

On June 15, The Barton Hills Choir will perform with Rock and Roll Playhouse at Gallagher Way Chicago, 3637 N Clark St., Chicago. It’s a FREE, all-ages show, and it’s right next door to Wrigley Field!

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 May 31 to July 6. Complete details and ticketing at deadandcompany.com.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Memorial Day Weekend feels like the real start of summer with The String Cheese Incident on May 25, 26, and 27. Phil Lesh & Friends featuring Jorma Kaukonen will play The Cap on June 11 and 12. And on Thursday, August 15, Jorma returns with Hot Tuna Electric and openers the David Bromberg Quintet. Every Wednesday is Grateful Dead night at Garcia’s, The Capitol Theatre’s venue-within-a-venue. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.

Pasta Jay’s in Boulder, Colorado. Pasta Jay’s has been a gathering place for Deadheads in Colorado for more than 30 years, and it’s walking distance from Folsom Field! Pasta Jay’s, 1001 Pearl Street in Boulder.

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1600

Week of May 20, 2019

Part 1 38:23
Grateful Dead 12/28/81 Oakland Auditorium
DRUMS->
SPACE->
THE OTHER ONE->
STELLA BLUE->
AROUND AND AROUND->
GOOD LOVIN’

Part 2 15:55
Grateful Dead 12/28/81 Oakland Auditorium
US BLUES
Joe Craven and the Sometimers 3/2/19 KPFA Performance Studio, Berkeley CA
CRAZY FINGERS

Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from:

The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. The String Cheese Incident hit the Cap May 25, 26, and 27. Keller Williams plays two intimate shows at Garcia’s May 30 and 31. And then founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh returns after with Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and a group of great friends on June 11 and 12. Every Wednesday is DeadCenter at Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.

Airshow Mastering, putting the finishing touches on new and classic music, including recent releases by the Grateful Dead, Mandolin Orange, Robben Ford and Bill Evans, Fragile Thunder, and Victor Krummenacher.

Gans on tour this week

North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia!

  • Tuesday, May 14, 7:30pm: The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh NC, opening for The Sweet Lilies
  • Wednesday, May 15: Charleston Pour House, 1977 May Bank Hwy, Charleston SC. With Reckoning and Tenth Mountain Division. Advance tickets here
  • Thursday, May 16: Smokey Joe’s Cafe, 510 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte NC
  • Friday, May 17: MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock GA with Frankly Scarlet
  • Saturday, May 18: Local Motive Brewing Company, 123 N Dargan St, Florence SC
  • Sunday, May 19, 12:30-3:30pm: Wicked Weed Brewing Co., Asheville NC. Free show!
  • And Illinois in June!

    Grateful Dead Hour no. 1599

    Week of May 13, 2019

    Part 1 28:26
    Grateful Dead 12/28/81 Oakland Auditorium
    CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER->
    I KNOW YOU RIDER
    MAN SMART, WOMAN SMARTER
    SHIP OF FOOLS

    Part 2 27:34
    Grateful Dead 12/28/81 Oakland Auditorium
    EYES OF THE WORLD->
    PIANO SOLO->
    DRUMS

    Grateful Dead, Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings (Rhino)
    BLACK THROATED WIND (5/19/74)

    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 May 31 to July 6. Complete details and ticketing at deadandcompany.com. That’s Dead and Company, on tour May 31 to July 6.

    The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester, New York. Dark Star Orchestra returns to The Cap May 17 and 18, encapsulating the energy and experience of the Dead at one of Jerry Garcia’s favorite venues! String Cheese Incident plays The Cap over Memorial Day Weekend, And founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh joins forces with Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and some special friends on June 11 and 12. Every Wednesday is Grateful Dead night at Garcia’s. Events, information, and ticketing at thecapitoltheatre.com.