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
Electric on the Eel
Wavy Gravy – Hog Farm Benefit Concert – Electric on the Eel, June 10, 1989
At the 1989 Benefit Concert in Piercy, CA near the Eel River for the nearby Hog Farm Commune, promoted by Bill Graham and Wavy Gravy, Wavy entertains the local media.At the first Woodstock Festival, Wavy and the Hog Farm collective accepted festival executive Stan Goldstein's offer to help with preparations. Wavy made announcements from the concert stage throughout the … [Read more...] about Wavy Gravy – Hog Farm Benefit Concert – Electric on the Eel, June 10, 1989
Camping and Swimming: Jerry Garcia Band – Eel River June 10, 1989
In what many deadheads described as the ideal place for a concert, French's Camp in Northern California was the setting in early June for "Electric on the Eel". Featuring the Jerry Garcia Band, and Dr. John, this was the second annual benefit for the Wavy Gravy's Hog Farm. T-shirts and shorts weather combined with dipping into the Eel River made for a fine musical … [Read more...] about Camping and Swimming: Jerry Garcia Band – Eel River June 10, 1989
Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 014 July 1989
Host Andy Goodman opens the show and gives viewers a quick preview of features and venue reports in this month's episode. DTV was a monthly thirty minute news-magazine format program that reported on the current Grateful Dead scene. It was produced by deadheads for deadheads. The show usually featured three to five segments in each episode. Music: Jerry's Kids.Animated Open: … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 014 July 1989