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“Brokedown Palace” for Calico

March 20, 2015 by David Gans

Elisabeth Vandermei, aka Calico (Hog Farm) and Ruby (GDTS) June 4, 1935-March 18, 2015. Photo by David Gans (circa 2000) I was in the studio on March 19, recording “Brokedown Palace,” and when it came time to record the vocals I found myself thinking a lot about Calico, who passed away on the 18th. She … Read more

Categories Gratifying, Life and death, music Tags GDTS, hippies, Hog Farm, Woodstock Leave a comment

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