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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Early Bird Deadheads – Oakland Coliseum, December 1989
It’s 7 am at the entrance gate of the Oakland Coliseum. Die-hard deadheads who slept overnight on the sidewalk at the gate begin to wake up and gather their sleeping bags and belongings. Across the street are many converted school busses, vans, trucks and mobile homes. They too are lined up waiting for the gates to open. Producer/Editor/Script: Scott WisemanCamera: Jeff … [Read more...] about Early Bird Deadheads – Oakland Coliseum, December 1989
Deadhead Drum Circle at the Kaiser Convention Center 1989
Deadheads gather in the park outside a Grateful Dead Concert at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, CA. Frequently impromptu drum circles would form. https://youtu.be/HQTAlmyPexQ Camera/Editor: Scott WisemanFairlight Effects: Jan Mueller For more DTV videos, sign up here for updates. … [Read more...] about Deadhead Drum Circle at the Kaiser Convention Center 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
A Conversation With Robert Hunter – November 1990
In November 1990 Robert Hunter embarked on a small book tour in the Bay Area to promote his new book of lyrics, "A Box of Rain". We spoke with Hunter after a book signing in Menlo Park, Ca. … [Read more...] about A Conversation With Robert Hunter – November 1990
Dead Head TV Promo by Chinese New Years Parade Float Artists
The 1990 Chinese New Year's Parade Float Artists 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. Camera: Jarid Johnson.Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 017 - June 1990. Sign up here for updates. … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Promo by Chinese New Years Parade Float Artists
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
Dan Healy, Grateful Dead Sound Technician – Part 2 of 3
As the Grateful Dead's sound man, Dan Healy has been checking levels, and mixing microphones for over 20 years. In Part 2 of the Dead Head TV interview, Dan shares a cautionary tale of an early version of the Dead's ground-breaking "Wall of Sound" concert sound system. Correspondent: Tom Sparks.Music: Henry Kaiser.Photos: 1989 Robbi Cohn/dead images.Computer Graphics: … [Read more...] about Dan Healy, Grateful Dead Sound Technician – Part 2 of 3
Dead Head TV Episode 011 April 1989 Credits
It took a village to make Dead Head TV, a monthly national half-hour magazine-format program. Twenty four 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. Host: Andy … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Episode 011 April 1989 Credits
Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 011 April 1989
Host Andy Goodman opens the show and gives viewers a quick preview of features and interviews in this month's episode. DTV was a half-hour national newsmagazine-format program which reported monthly 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 episode. Music: … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 011 April 1989
Deadhead Profile: Ken Kulber
Ken is the founder of "Terrapin Station", a deadhead nightclub event in LA with vendors, videos, and local psychedelic bands. Ken explains the Los Angeles area mostly had big hair and punk bands. He says "We want something to do once a week!" Correspondent: Donya Fahmy.Music: Henry Kaiser.Fractals: ©FractalVision 1989, Sherri and Arnie Greif. Originally aired on Dead Head … [Read more...] about Deadhead Profile: Ken Kulber
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center February 5-7 1989 Review
Show highlights of the Grateful Dead's February 1989 sold-out run at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland CA included debut performances of new Dead tunes "We Can Run", "A Little Light" and "Standing on the Moon". Correspondent: Will Sparks.Photos: ©1989 Robbi Cohn/Dead images, Jay Blakesberg.Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 010 - March … [Read more...] about Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center February 5-7 1989 Review
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, CA February 10-12 Review
Just three days after their sold-out run at the Kaiser, the band moved the party south to the Forum in Inglewood, California, a venue not visited by the Dead since 1977. Show highlights include surprise guest appearances by Spencer Davis and Bob Dylan. Correspondent: Andy Goodman.Photos: ©1989 Robbi Cohn/Dead Images.Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired on Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Great Western Forum, Inglewood, CA February 10-12 Review
The Kaiser Tradition: February 5-7 1989 Report
The February 1989 Dead shows at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, CA were a test to see if deadheads and the local neighborhood could get along or whether the Kaiser would be added to the growing list of places the Dead could no longer play. DTV reports on the efforts of local deadheads to help us pass the test. Correspondent: Andy Goodman.Camera/Editor: John … [Read more...] about The Kaiser Tradition: February 5-7 1989 Report
Dead Head TV Episode 010 March 1989 Credits
Twenty five skilled 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 Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Episode 010 March 1989 Credits