The Long Beach, CA Arena, with a capacity 14,500, has become a regular stop during the Grateful Dead Winter tours right before the New Years shows. This year's three-day run was graced by warm southern California weather. DTV reports on the huge dead village in four city blocks across from the arena, and musical highlights such as the first performance of "Jack-a-roe" since … [Read more...] about Long Beach, CA Arena December 1988 Report
Deadhead New Year’s Resolutions 1988
Deadheads who gathered at the Dead's Oakland Coliseum 1988 New Years run share their resolutions for the New Year. Camera/Editor: John Gammon. Correspondent: Andy Goodman.Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 009 - January 1989. Sign up for DTV release updates. … [Read more...] about Deadhead New Year’s Resolutions 1988
Dead Head TV Episode 009 January 1989 Credits
It really took a village to make Dead Head TV, a national half-hour magazine-format monthly program. Twenty five skilled deadheads contributed to this episode. 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 … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Episode 009 January 1989 Credits
Jerry & Bob Alone and Together – Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles 1988
During breaks in the Dead's touring schedule, Jerry stays busy with the Jerry Garcia Band. Recently Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman have opened up for Jerry. Over Thanksgiving weekend, they took this show on the road to the intimate 2,300 capacity Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. On Sunday they jetted back to the bay area for an acoustic set at the second annual Bridge School Benefit … [Read more...] about Jerry & Bob Alone and Together – Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles 1988
Dead Head TV Ice Cream Kids
The Ice Cream Kids want their DTV! And who can blame them? DTV airings continued to expand on cable into new areas of the country. This was an invitation for like-minded deadheads to join in the fun. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 009 - January 1989. Subscribe for notifications when new videos are released. Sign up for DTV release updates. … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Ice Cream Kids
Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 9 January 1989
Here's an example of the Opening for a half-hour Dead Head TV episode. DTV was a news-magazine format program which reported monthly on the ongoing Grateful Dead scene. It was produced by deadheads for deadheads. The show usually featured three to five segments in each episode. Open Title Sequence: Jan Simon. Music: Jerry's Kids. Hosts: Tom Sparks, Morgan … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 9 January 1989
Deadhead Neighbors
Kathleen Oravec shares that the Henry Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland, CA is a special place where she has been seeing the Grateful Dead since 1979. She is concerned that the Dead may not be able to play at the Kaiser in the future, and cautions "that could happen to your favorite venue." Bill Graham Presents spokesman Brian Auger reveals that the Kaiser "has been at stake for the … [Read more...] about Deadhead Neighbors
The Dead News January 1989
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumors. The Dead were the fourth highest-grossing touring act in 1988, performing before 1,198,000 fans. Out of over 70 shows in 1998, 62 were sold out. Iconic poster artist Rick Griffin shares his inspiration for the recently released "Dylan and the Dead" album cover artwork. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Photos: Jay Blakesberg, Ron … [Read more...] about The Dead News January 1989
Southern Tour October 1988 Report
It's been three years since the Grateful Dead toured the South, and eager heads were ready for this rare treat. DTV reports on tour setlist and venue highlights as the Dead stormed through Miami and St. Petersburg, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Houston and Dallas Texas, including a venue in Florida featuring a relatively intimate 8,600 capacity. The entire tour was … [Read more...] about Southern Tour October 1988 Report
Madison Square Garden Rain Forest Benefit Video September 1988
While in New York at their nine-show run at Madison Square Garden, the Grateful Dead made a special video for their September 24th Rain Forest Benefit. Excerpts from Jerry, Bob, and Mickey's United Nations Rain Forest press conference were combined with specially shot interviews with Phil, Bill, and Brent. Each musician spoke from his heart, appealing to deadheads and anyone … [Read more...] about Madison Square Garden Rain Forest Benefit Video September 1988
Grateful Dead United Nations Rain Forest Benefit Press Conference, September 13, 1988
While in New York for their nine-show run at Madison Square Garden, Jerry, Bob and Mickey held an unprecedented press conference at the United Nations to highlight the potential dangers of losing the earth's rain forest. Each musician spoke from his heart, and representatives from the three environmental organizations to benefit from the Grateful Dead Rain Forest Benefit at … [Read more...] about Grateful Dead United Nations Rain Forest Benefit Press Conference, September 13, 1988
Halloween 1988 with the Jerry Garcia Band
Halloween has become a traditional Grateful Dead celebration. In past years, the Dead have held court for the annual masquerade party in Marin, Berkeley and on the road. Last year, Jerry continued the tradition without the Dead. This year, he returned to the Henry J. Kaiser Arena to celebrate Halloween, 1988. Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally … [Read more...] about Halloween 1988 with the Jerry Garcia Band
Play it Slow: Gambling Lyrics in Grateful Dead Songs
The Jerry Garcia Band is playing a casino in Nevada, and some see it as a wonderful paradox. But if we examine Grateful Dead lyrics, we can see there are many gambling analogies. It's revealing how many Dead songs incorporate gambling metaphors as a philosophical look at the hands that life deals us. Correspondent: Murray Cahn. Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired Dead … [Read more...] about Play it Slow: Gambling Lyrics in Grateful Dead Songs
Jerry Garcia Band in Lake Tahoe, Nevada November 1988
What do you get when you mix 2000 deadheads, the Jerry Garcia Band, and a bunch of Nevada gambling casinos? When the Jerry Garcia Band played Caesars Tahoe Casino in November, the deadhead scene and the casino scene "mixed like oil and water". Correspondent: Andy Goodman. Camera: Jeff Loomis. Music: Jerry's Kids.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 008 - November … [Read more...] about Jerry Garcia Band in Lake Tahoe, Nevada November 1988
The Dead News November 1988
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumors. Bob Weir appeared on the Nickelodeon cable television network along with young activists to discuss ways to save the rain forest. Sound man Dan Healy gave a rare lecture on sound in Berkeley, CA. Jerry's "Eep Hour" is heard in television commercials promoting Cher's new perfume, "Uninhibited". Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Video … [Read more...] about The Dead News November 1988