On their 1989 Fall East Coast Tour, the Grateful Dead sneak in to the Hampton, VA Coliseum under the name "Formerly the Warlocks" and resurrect Dark Star, Attics of my Life, and Help on the Way. During the tour, Jerry and Bobby hit the publicity trail to promote their new album, "Built to Last", making appearances on four national TV shows. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Music: … [Read more...] about The Dead News August 1989
Dead Head TV Episode 015 August 1989 Credits
A crew of 38 talented volunteer deadheads contributed to this episode of Dead Head TV, a national half-hour magazine-format monthly program. We've added credits to each segment released on DreamsWeDreamed.com, but for those who want the full-on credit roll, to get a better feel of the show, and all that went into making each episode, here it is. Originally aired on Dead Head … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Episode 015 August 1989 Credits
The Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA August 17-19, 1989 Report
Two weeks after Cal Expo, deadheads flocked to Berkeley for the annual Greek Theater shows, which were benefits for the Dead's charity project, the Rex Foundation. Many deadheads were shut out of the Greeks and hundreds were outside looking for those few miracle tickets. Speakers were set up nearby for the overflow crowd to hear the local radio broadcast of the … [Read more...] about The Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA August 17-19, 1989 Report
Dead Head TV Promo 1990
Tired of boring, ordinary television? Don't care what happens on Dynasty? Then check out Dead Head TV! There's plenty of light-hearted fun to be had! Tune in, turn on. This video is a promo for Dead Head TV. DTV was a monthly nation-wide, thirty minute news-magazine format program that reported on the current Grateful Dead scene, produced by deadheads for deadheads. The show … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Promo 1990
Creating Our Future: a Rex Foundation Beneficiary
In July 1989 Creating Our Future, a non-profit organization supported by the Grateful Dead's Rex Foundation, conducted a activist training camp in the lush forests of Mendocino County. You may remember when Summer Camp was all fun and games, but these high school students have come to this Summer Camp for another reason - to make a difference in the … [Read more...] about Creating Our Future: a Rex Foundation Beneficiary
Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 015 August 1989
Hosts Andy Goodman and Lori Levine open the show and give viewers a quick preview of features and interviews in this month's episode. DTV was a half-hour national news-magazine format program which reported on the ongoing Grateful Dead scene. It was a volunteer project, produced by deadheads for deadheads. The show usually featured three to five segments in each … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 015 August 1989
“In Concert Against AIDS” at Oakland Stadium, CA May 27, 1989
During the the last ten days of May 1989, the San Francisco Bay Area joined together for an unprecedented series of musical and entertainment events. "In Concert Against AIDS" provided a forum to raise awareness, provide AIDS education, and raise money for the care and support of AIDS patients. The Oakland Stadium concert featured the Dead, Los Lobos, Tracy Chapman, and Joe … [Read more...] about “In Concert Against AIDS” at Oakland Stadium, CA May 27, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA June 1989 Report
The house that Bill Graham built, Shoreline Amphitheater located in Mountain View, CA is well on its way to becoming the home of the Grateful Dead in the 1990's. For the third year in a row the 22,000 capacity venue welcomed the Dead for their Summer Solstice sold-out three day run on June 18, 19 and 21, 1989. On June 21 the Dead invited the whole country to celebrate Summer … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA June 1989 Report
Camping and Swimming: Jerry Garcia Band – Eel River June 10, 1989
In what many deadheads described as the ideal place for a concert, French's Camp in Northern California was the setting in early June for "Electric on the Eel". Featuring the Jerry Garcia Band, and Dr. John, this was the second annual benefit for the Wavy Gravy's Hog Farm. T-shirts and shorts weather combined with dipping into the Eel River made for a fine musical … [Read more...] about Camping and Swimming: Jerry Garcia Band – Eel River June 10, 1989
The Dead News July 1989
Grateful Dead touring and recording news and rumors. Greek Theater shows dates are changed. Jerry and Bob perform on ABC's Nightline program with Los Lobos on July 4th. Jerry, Bob and Mickey testify before Congress about the plight of the rain forests. Bob and Mickey honor John Cipollina at a tribute concert at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium. Correspondent: J.C. … [Read more...] about The Dead News July 1989
Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 014 July 1989
Host Andy Goodman opens the show and gives viewers a quick preview of features and venue reports in this month's episode. DTV was a monthly thirty minute news-magazine format program that reported on the current Grateful Dead scene. It was produced by deadheads for deadheads. The show usually featured three to five segments in each episode. Music: Jerry's Kids.Animated Open: … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 014 July 1989
Dead Head TV Episode 014 July 1989 Credits
Twenty nine skilled volunteer deadheads contributed to this episode of Dead Head TV, a monthly national half-hour magazine-format program. We've added credits to each segment released on DreamsWeDreamed.com, but for those who want the full-on credit roll, to get a better feel of the show, and all that went into making each episode, here it is. Originally aired on Dead Head … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Episode 014 July 1989 Credits
Spring Tour 1989 Report Part 2 – Rosemont to Minneapolis
In late March 1989, the Grateful Dead and thousands of deadheads kicked off a three-and-a-half week tour featuring sixteen concerts in nine cities. Part two of the DTV Spring Tour Report covers highlights and lowlights in Rosemont, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Minneapolis, Minnesota, Correspondent: Jarid Johnson.Music: Jerry's Kids.Photos: 1989 Robbi Cohn/dead … [Read more...] about Spring Tour 1989 Report Part 2 – Rosemont to Minneapolis
New Grateful Dead Songs Report 1989
"Blow Away", "Picasso Moon", what are these new songs? Grateful Dead lyricist John Barlow says "they don't write songs, they grow them." In the interest of fully informed deadheads, here's a run down of each new song and where and when it was first played in concert by the Dead. Correspondent: Andy Goodman.Music: Jerry's Kids.Photos: Jay Blakesberg, Brad Lyman, Jeff Loomis, … [Read more...] about New Grateful Dead Songs Report 1989
Frost Amphitheater, Stanford, CA 1989 Report
A report on some of the most anticipated shows of 1989 at the beautiful Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford campus in Palo Alto, CA. The scene outside was mellow, the music inside was mostly mellow too. Correspondent: Andy Goodman.Music: Jerry's Kids.Camera: Jeff Loomis.Photos: Jay Blakesberg. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 013 - June 1989. Sign up here for … [Read more...] about Frost Amphitheater, Stanford, CA 1989 Report