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Welcome to DreamsWeDreamed.com where you will find segments from Dead Head TV, an all volunteer half-hour news-magazine format TV show created by and for Dead Heads. DTV aired monthly on cable stations around the country from 1988-1990. Clips from all eighteen episodes are available now. We proudly release our remaining original eighteenth episode, our half hour tribute to Brent Mydland. We plan to upload complete episodes over time. We also will be releasing video that has never been released. So stay tuned! Sign up for the e-mail newsletter to be notified of new uploads. All good things in all good time.
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A Book Signing with Robert Hunter – Berkeley, CA. Nov. 3, 1990

Set the Wayback Machine for 1990! As Jerry Garcia’s lyricist, Robert Hunter wrote some of the most evocative and haunting lyrics for songs that would become Grateful Dead classics. Hunter recently published his songs in a new book called "Box of Rain." In November of 1990, He embarked on a small book tour in the Bay Area. At a book-signing event at Black Oak Books in Berkeley, … [Read more...] about A Book Signing with Robert Hunter – Berkeley, CA. Nov. 3, 1990

An Interview with Psychedelic Poster Artist Victor Moscoso in 1989.

Victor Moscoso along with Alton Kelley, Rick Griffin, Wes Wilson, and Stanley Mouse, were known collectively as The Big Five. They were responsible for designing the majority of the best-known and iconic psychedelic posters in San Francisco during the 1960s. Moscoso's posters for the Family Dog dance-concerts at the Avalon Ballroom and his Neon Rose posters for the Matrix … [Read more...] about An Interview with Psychedelic Poster Artist Victor Moscoso in 1989.

Early Bird Deadheads – Oakland Coliseum, December 1989

It’s 7 am at the entrance gate of the Oakland Coliseum. Die-hard deadheads who slept overnight on the sidewalk at the gate begin to wake up and gather their sleeping bags and belongings. Across the street are many converted school busses, vans, trucks and mobile homes. They too are lined up waiting for the gates to open. Producer/Editor/Script: Scott WisemanCamera: Jeff … [Read more...] about Early Bird Deadheads – Oakland Coliseum, December 1989

Grateful Dead New Year’s Eve Midnight Event 1989

The Grateful Dead's 1989 New Year's Eve ritual run was once again held at the Oakland, CA. Coliseum. As Midnight approached, the anticipation mounted for the transition into 1990, and for the Dead’s performance. For what has become a tradition, Bill Graham made his way across the hall, dressed as Father Time, throwing roses to the crowd down below. At the witching hour, … [Read more...] about Grateful Dead New Year’s Eve Midnight Event 1989

Jerry Garcia Band – Electric on the Eel, June 10, 1989

When Wavy Gravy asked Jerry Garcia if he would do a concert to raise funds to help the Hog Farm with mortgage payments at Black Oak Ranch, Jerry responded “If you can get Bill Graham to produce the show with you I'll do it.” So Wavy asked Bill and “Electric on the Eel” held on the banks of the Eel River in Piercy, California was born. Jerry went on to perform three “Electric’s … [Read more...] about Jerry Garcia Band – Electric on the Eel, June 10, 1989

Wavy Gravy – Hog Farm Benefit Concert – Electric on the Eel, June 10, 1989

At the 1989 Benefit Concert in Piercy, CA near the Eel River for the nearby Hog Farm Commune, promoted by Bill Graham and Wavy Gravy, Wavy entertains the local media.At the first Woodstock Festival, Wavy and the Hog Farm collective accepted festival executive Stan Goldstein's offer to help with preparations. Wavy made announcements from the concert stage throughout the … [Read more...] about Wavy Gravy – Hog Farm Benefit Concert – Electric on the Eel, June 10, 1989

Carlos Santana – Earthquake Relief Benefit Press Conference 1989

San Francisco Bay Area musicians are legendary for dedicating themselves to good works and donating their time and performances to charitable causes. When their own community was hit by the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 17, 1989, the call went out again. Carlos Santana answered the call, pledging to play at the November 26 Benefit Concert held in Watsonville, which was … [Read more...] about Carlos Santana – Earthquake Relief Benefit Press Conference 1989

A Book Signing with Robert Hunter – Menlo Park, CA. Nov. 4, 1990

As Jerry Garcia’s lyricist, Robert Hunter wrote some of the most evocative and haunting lyrics for songs that would become Grateful Dead classics. Hunter recently published his songs in a new book called "Box of Rain." In November of 1990, He embarked on a small book tour in the Bay Area. At a book-signing event at Keppler’s Book Store in Menlo Park, California, Hunter casually … [Read more...] about A Book Signing with Robert Hunter – Menlo Park, CA. Nov. 4, 1990

Backstage With Merl Saunders 1989

DTV chats with Merl Saunders backstage at the 1989 Haight Street Fair. Merl shares that his bandmate John Cipollina, who passed away weeks before, will be "sorely missed." He also reveals upcoming Dinosaur tour details. World Premier of this interview. Produced for Dead Head TV but unreleased until now. Producer/Editor/Camera/Script: Scott WisemanNarration: Jarid … [Read more...] about Backstage With Merl Saunders 1989

Oracle Rising: The Re-issue of the San Francisco Oracle

San Francisco Oracle Publisher Allen Cohen was a psychedelic pioneer during the wild days of the 1960's Haight/Ashbury. In this interview he describes the rainbow-colored newspaper of art, poems and insightful articles as "the Rosetta Stone of the forgotten civilization called the Hippies." Camera: Jesse Block.Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 017 - June 1990. Sign … [Read more...] about Oracle Rising: The Re-issue of the San Francisco Oracle