A weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of America’s best-loved band!
Bob Minkin posted some nice photos of the May 7 Rubber Souldiers show at the Iron Springs Pub in Fairfax. Sixteen images in all. Chris Rowan showed up unable to speak, let alone sing, so we sent him home. It was Lorin Rowan, Robin Sylvester and me, with some vocal help from my friends Eric … Read more
Lorin and Chris and I are delighted to have Robin Sylvester – a genuine English rocker who grew up on the Beatles – joining Rubber Souldiers on bass at the Iron Springs Pub and Brewery on Wednesday, May 7. Showtime is 8pm, and there’s no cover charge! Come to Iron Springs (765 Center Blvd., Fairfax … Read more
On March 9, 2002 I did a telephone interview as part of a Grateful Dead Marathon on Radio FSK in Hamburg. Frank Poppe just published the transcript: Interview with David Gans (DG) Lange Nacht der Grateful Dead, Radio FSK, Hamburg Saturday, March 9 2002 Moderators: Nobat (N), Arne Heinen (AH), Frank Poppe (FP)
Friday, April 18, 9pm til ?? – David Gans performs “solo electric” at the Old Western Saloon in the heart of Point Reyes Station, California. Admission is $5. The ride out there is breathtaking – come early! Saturday, April 19, 8pm: DG plays the Poster Room at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Hot Buttered Rum … Read more
In many cases, it’s a much more pleasant situation for both performer and audience. House concerts provide an intimate setting in which the music is the main event and beer sales aren’t the main determinant of success. A performer like me who doesn’t draw big crowds too often (“That’s months away,” as Martin Mull once … Read more
David Gans, Peter Rowan, Lorin Rowan, Tara Nevins Robert Chrismer posted some photos from the Sunday evening Donna the Buffalo set with Peter Rowan, Lorin Rowan, Randy Judy, and me on “Iko Io.” Big fun! I’m looking for a recording..