A large crowd of deadheads wait their turn to have Robert Hunter sign their copy of his book of lyrics, "Box of Rain". … [Read more...] about Robert Hunter Signs Books – Berkeley CA. November 3,1990
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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
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
SF Bay Area Earthquake Relief 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. They responded without hesitation. Organized by concert promoter Bill Graham, some fifty music and comedy acts including … [Read more...] about SF Bay Area Earthquake Relief 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
He’s Gone: A Tribute to Brent Mydland
After Grateful Dead keyboardist Brent Mydland passed away in July 1990, the DTV crew stopped working on several other projects in order to produce this half-hour tribute, which originally aired in November 1990. We interviewed many deadheads about this shocking loss to the musical community. We also interviewed Dave Margen who played with Brent in Go Ahead, as well as authors … [Read more...] about He’s Gone: A Tribute to Brent Mydland
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
December 1989: Dancing on the Edge of the Decade
December 1989 was a busy month for deadheads. Some lucky deadheads saw Jerry Garcia ten times. They started with the Jerry Garcia Band at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, the Dead at the Forum in LA, the Dead's Earthquake Benefit in Oakland, California, and of course later that month the annual ritualistic Grateful Dead three-night New Years Run in Oakland. Brian Bothun … [Read more...] about December 1989: Dancing on the Edge of the Decade
Deadhead 101 Part 2 of 2: Summer School On Wheels
In Part 1 of our interview with Rebecca Adams, a sociology professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, she discussed her summer course on Deadhead Subculture, and why she decided to teach it. This time we'll find out how her students used what they learned in class to study deadheads in the field, and what they discovered while they were on the 1989 Grateful Dead … [Read more...] about Deadhead 101 Part 2 of 2: Summer School On Wheels
Deadhead 101: Giving Deadheads Credit, part 1 of 2
Many deadheads spend their summers going on tour with the Grateful Dead, there's nothing strange about that. But earning college credit to go on tour and study deadheads on tour, now that's unusual. In part one of the DTV interview, University of North Carolina Professor Rebecca Adams outlines the sociological techniques students learned in her "Deadhead Subculture" sociology … [Read more...] about Deadhead 101: Giving Deadheads Credit, part 1 of 2
John Cipollina: San Francisco Legend
One of the saddest moments for rock and roll in 1989 came in late May with the death of guitarist John Cipollina. Dead Head TV looks back at the amazing musical career of this San Francisco pioneer, and takes viewers inside the famed Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco for a star-studded tribute concert featuring members of Quicksilver Messenger Service, the Dinosaurs, Bob … [Read more...] about John Cipollina: San Francisco Legend
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
“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
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