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
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
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
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
Backstage With Merl Saunders 1989
DTV chats with Merl Saunders backstage at the 1989 Haight Street Fair. Merl shares that his bandmate John Cipollina, who passed away weeks before, will be "sorely missed." He also reveals upcoming Dinosaur tour details. World Premier of this interview. Produced for Dead Head TV but unreleased until now. Producer/Editor/Camera/Script: Scott WisemanNarration: Jarid … [Read more...] about Backstage With Merl Saunders 1989
Jerry & Bob Alone and Together – Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles 1988
During breaks in the Dead's touring schedule, Jerry stays busy with the Jerry Garcia Band. Recently Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman have opened up for Jerry. Over Thanksgiving weekend, they took this show on the road to the intimate 2,300 capacity Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. On Sunday they jetted back to the bay area for an acoustic set at the second annual Bridge School Benefit … [Read more...] about Jerry & Bob Alone and Together – Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles 1988
Jerry Garcia Band in Lake Tahoe, Nevada November 1988
What do you get when you mix 2000 deadheads, the Jerry Garcia Band, and a bunch of Nevada gambling casinos? When the Jerry Garcia Band played Caesars Tahoe Casino in November, the deadhead scene and the casino scene "mixed like oil and water". Correspondent: Andy Goodman. Camera: Jeff Loomis. Music: Jerry's Kids.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 008 - November … [Read more...] about Jerry Garcia Band in Lake Tahoe, Nevada November 1988
The Dead News June 1988
The Grateful Dead were the 3rd largest US concert draw in April; New songs were debuted during Summer Tour; Greek Theater tickets sold out in one day, and Laguna Seca tickets are on sale; Local Oakland residents give deadheads “one more chance” at the Kaiser Convention Center; Jerry makes the rounds for interviews; and a Bogus Bobby makes the rounds doing radio interviews … [Read more...] about The Dead News June 1988