"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
Features
Kezar Stadium: Two Historic Grateful Dead Concerts
Built in 1924, Kezar Stadium in San Francisco is more than the 25 year home of the San Francisco Fourty-NIners, it also hosted two historic Grateful Dead concerts, one in 1973, featuring an early version of the amazing Wall of Sound, and the other in 1975, a benefit concert where they played one of only three performances ever of "Blues for Allah". Camera/Correspondent: … [Read more...] about Kezar Stadium: Two Historic Grateful Dead Concerts
Dead Base: The Origins of the “Taper’s Bible”
What happens when you take three guys who are crazy about statistics, mix with computers and add the Grateful Dead? You get Dead Base: The complete guide to Grateful Dead Song Lists. DTV talks with two of the three creators of Dead Base, known as the "Taper's Bible". Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Music: Henry Kaiser. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 012 - May … [Read more...] about Dead Base: The Origins of the “Taper’s Bible”
“In Concert Against AIDS” Benefit Press Conference March 22, 1989
Concert Promoter Bill Graham held a press conference at his Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco to announce a huge week-long "In Concert Against AIDS" benefit. Attending and sharing their heartfelt concerns about the AIDS crisis were Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Huey Lewis, and organizer Tim McQuaid. Camera: Keith Good.Host: Andy Goodman.Music: Jerry's … [Read more...] about “In Concert Against AIDS” Benefit Press Conference March 22, 1989
Benefit for Rock Artist Rights, SF Gift Center, March 22, 1989
A benefit concert was held at the San Francisco Gift Center in March of 1989 to raise legal funds for five San Francisco poster artists who were in a battle to regain the rights to the art they had created in the 1960's to promote Family Dog concerts. Performers included Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, John Kahn, Country Joe McDonald, and the Dinosaurs. The sold-out show was a success … [Read more...] about Benefit for Rock Artist Rights, SF Gift Center, March 22, 1989
Henry Kaiser, Dark Star
Recording and performing prolifically in many styles of music, Henry Kaiser is a fixture on the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. He is considered a member of the "second generation" of American free improvisers. We have a great seat in the tiny San Francisco club 'Slims' where the Henry Kaiser Band jams on the Dead's "Dark Star" with former Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom … [Read more...] about Henry Kaiser, Dark Star
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
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
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
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
Deadheads Speak Out: Saving the Rainforest
Aware of the Grateful Dead's recent New York City benefit for the Rainforest, many deadheads speak out about the devastation of the South American Rainforest, the "lungs of the planet". One deadhead asserts that "violence begins with a fork".Music: Jerry's Kids. Video Light Show: 1988 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October … [Read more...] about Deadheads Speak Out: Saving the Rainforest
Deadheads Speak Out: Advice for the new President
Deadheads share their advice for the incoming President. One deadhead father holding his young son hoped for "Peace, so this little guy can grow up and keep seeing shows".Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October 1988. Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up here for updates. … [Read more...] about Deadheads Speak Out: Advice for the new President
Robert Hunter – “Bone Alley”
Robert Hunter has said that "Bone Alley" was written for the Grateful Dead to be included on their album "In the Dark". Jerry Garcia plays on this track on the 1987 Robert Hunter LP "Liberty". Although "Bone Alley" never made it to a Dead album, "Liberty" would become a frequent '90s Dead encore.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 006 - September 1988."Bone Alley" courtesy … [Read more...] about Robert Hunter – “Bone Alley”
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