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
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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
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
The Dead News May 1989
Recording and Tour News and Rumors. Artist shakeup in the big 'In Concert Against Aids' Benefit. Jerry Garcia Band to tour Southern California. Bobby and Mickey to perform at the San Francisco high society "Black and White Ball". Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Photos: Jay Blakesberg.Video Light Show: 1989 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode … [Read more...] about The Dead News May 1989