A report on the scene at the Laguna Seca Raceway Grateful Dead concerts in Monterey Ca in July 1988. With on-site camping for three days, the raceway was transformed into Deadville, USA, population 20,000.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondents: Tom Sparks, Morgan Harrington. Music: April Fool. Check back for more DTV segments to be released. … [Read more...] about The Laguna Seca Report: July 1988
The Greek Theater Report: July 1988
Dead Head TV reports on the scene outside the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA for the Grateful Dead's July 1988 three-show run to benefit the band's charity the Rex Foundation. Grateful Dead Hour host David Gans explains that the Minglewood Town Council is an attempt to inform deadheads that venues are at risk.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondents: … [Read more...] about The Greek Theater Report: July 1988
Deadhead Profile: Eric and Sophie
Eric, from San Francisco, is celebrating his twenty-first Dead show at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Sophie, from Sweden, is attending her second Dead show after seeing them in Tacoma, WA two nights earlier. Eric shares that the deadhead scene is as close as he's ever seen to a utopian society.Camera: Al Klockman.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 006 - September … [Read more...] about Deadhead Profile: Eric and Sophie
Deadhead Profile: Peter
Peter plays in a band called "Nine Days Wonder" and sells t-shirts with the catchy slogan "Grateful Dead: What Else Matters?".Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 006 - September 1988.Camera: Al Klockman Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about Deadhead Profile: Peter
The Dead News August 1988
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumours. The band sells out an eight-night stand at Madison Square Garden in three hours setting a new record.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Photo: Dwight Dolliver. Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about The Dead News August 1988
The Dead News September 1988
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumours. The Dead were busy back east, with a record-breaking sold-out 9-show stand at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The last Garden show was a benefit for the Rainforest, and Jerry, Bob and Mickey held a Rainforest press conference at the United Nations. Benefit highlights included a jam with Rolling Stones guitarist Mick … [Read more...] about The Dead News September 1988
Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA 1988: a Review
Musical highlights of the three-day Grateful Dead concert stand at the Laguna Seca raceway in Monterey, CA, July 1988.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent/Music: William Sparks. Photos: Jay Blakesberg.Video Light Show: 1988 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. … [Read more...] about Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA 1988: a Review
The Greeks July 1988: A Review
A musical highlights review of the July, 1988 Greek Theater Grateful Dead concerts in Berkeley Ca. Reviewer William Sparks asserts that there is an indescribable element of ambiance that sets the Greek Theater apart from every other place the Dead play.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent/Music: William Sparks. Photos: Jay Blakesberg.Video light … [Read more...] about The Greeks July 1988: A Review
John Cipollina, legendary San Francisco guitarist from Quicksilver Messenger Service.
Backstage at the 11th annual Haight Street Fair after his set with the Dinosaurs, guitarist John Cipollina extols the virtues of mindlessly having a good time.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 004 - July 1988. Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about John Cipollina, legendary San Francisco guitarist from Quicksilver Messenger Service.
A Walking Tour of the Historic Haight-Ashbury: Past and Present
Travel back with DTV to the heady days of the '60s in the fabled Haight/Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco as we walk from one historic landmark to another, telling tales along the way.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 004 - July 1988.Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Camera: Darin Holwitz.Photos: Gene Anthony, Herb Greene, Jim Marshall. Check back for more DTV segments to … [Read more...] about A Walking Tour of the Historic Haight-Ashbury: Past and Present
Merl Saunders, Keyboardist with Garcia and Saunders
Merl performs with the Dinosaurs at the 11th Annual Haight Street Fair, and chats with Dead Head TV about Garcia/Saunders Band Record releases and other recent releases.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 004 - July 1988.Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up for more updates. … [Read more...] about Merl Saunders, Keyboardist with Garcia and Saunders
The Dead News July 1988
The latest Dead news and rumours - tours, recording, and a surprise appearance by Jerry and Micky at a concert in Golden Gate Park.Originally aired Dead Head TV Episode 4, July 1988.Correspondent: Morgan HarringtonPhoto: Gene Anthony Check back, more DTV segments to come. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about The Dead News July 1988
Great American Pastimes
Catching a weekday afternoon baseball game at the Oakland, Ca. Stadium, Murray Cahn explores the many similarities between two great American pastimes, baseball games and Grateful Dead concerts. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 003 - June 1988. … [Read more...] about Great American Pastimes
The Kaiser Convention Center 1988 shows – Review
Musical highlights of the first Grateful Dead shows of 1988 held in February and March at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland California, including the first Dear Mr. Fantasy into Hey Jude Reprise combination since Red Rocks in 1985. Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year parade photos by Jay Blakesberg. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 001 - April, 1988. … [Read more...] about The Kaiser Convention Center 1988 shows – Review
Deadhead Profile: The Boulder Band
Mike, Rob and Dia came out from Boulder, CO. to see the shows at Frost Amphitheater in Stanford, CA. Mike has been seeing the Dead since 1973.Originally aired Dead Head TV 002, May 1988. Check back, many more DTV segments to come. Sign up here for updates. … [Read more...] about Deadhead Profile: The Boulder Band