Candace Brightman, the Grateful Dead's Lighting Director from 1972 to 1995, sat down with author and radio host David Gans for this extended interview in January 1990. This Dead Head TV interview was stored unedited in the DTV Archive for many years, and now is finally being released. World Premier of this video. Part 2 of 2. Produced by Dead Head TV. … [Read more...] about Get Shown The Light: Grateful Dead’s Lighting Director Candace Brightman with David Gans – January 18, 1990 – Part 2 of 2
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Get Shown The Light: Grateful Dead’s Lighting Director Candace Brightman with David Gans – January 18, 1990 – Part 1 of 2
Candace Brightman, the Grateful Dead's Lighting Director from 1972 to 1995, sat down with author and radio host David Gans for this extended interview in January 1990. This Dead Head TV interview was stored unedited in the DTV Archive for many years, and now is finally being released. World Premier of this video. Part 1 of 2. Produced by Dead Head TV. … [Read more...] about Get Shown The Light: Grateful Dead’s Lighting Director Candace Brightman with David Gans – January 18, 1990 – Part 1 of 2
Grateful Dead New Year’s Eve Midnight Event 1989
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
Carlos Santana – Earthquake Relief Benefit Press Conference 1989
San Francisco Bay Area musicians are legendary for dedicating themselves to good works and donating their time and performances to charitable causes. When their own community was hit by the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 17, 1989, the call went out again. Carlos Santana answered the call, pledging to play at the November 26 Benefit Concert held in Watsonville, which was … [Read more...] about Carlos Santana – Earthquake Relief Benefit Press Conference 1989
Paul Kantner – Earthquake Relief Press Conference 1989
San Francisco Bay Area musicians are legendary for dedicating themselves to good works and donating their time and performances to charitable causes. When their own community was hit by the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 17, 1989, the call went out again. Paul Kantner answered the call, pledging to play with Grace Slick at the November 26 Benefit Concert held at the Cow … [Read more...] about Paul Kantner – Earthquake Relief Press Conference 1989
Summer Tour 1989 – Foxburo, MA to East Troy, WI Report
The Grateful Dead's 1987 hit album "Touch of Grey" turned out to be a commercial success and a touring bonanza. "Touch of Grey" converted thousands into fans, but the residual effects of this newfound popularity continued to be a thorn in the side of the deadhead scene, as was evident on the 1989 Summer Tour Schedule. The 1989 Summer Tour may be remembered as the last with … [Read more...] about Summer Tour 1989 – Foxburo, MA to East Troy, WI Report
Dan Healy, Grateful Dead Sound Technician – Part 3 of 3
As the Grateful Dead's sound man, Dan Healy has been checking levels, and mixing microphones for over 20 years. In this concluding segment of the DTV interview, Dan describes the evolution of the revolutionary "deadhead taper section" and comments on the future of concert sound. Correspondent: Tom Sparks.Music: Henry Kaiser.Photos: courtesy James Anderson, David … [Read more...] about Dan Healy, Grateful Dead Sound Technician – Part 3 of 3
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
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
Dan Healy, Grateful Dead Sound Technician – Part 1 of 3
As the Grateful Dead's sound man, Dan Healy has been checking levels, and mixing microphones for over 20 years. In Part 1 of the DTV interview, Dan shares the unusual circumstances when he first met the band. Dan also discusses the origins of the famous "Wall of Sound". Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Music: Jerry's Kids.Computer Graphics: Nanaimo - Kadea Graphics, Carolyn … [Read more...] about Dan Healy, Grateful Dead Sound Technician – Part 1 of 3
Tom Constanten, Grateful Dead Keyboardist
Tom Constanten, keyboardist with the Grateful Dead from 1968 to 1970, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band in 1994. Tom tells of "hitting all the green lights" while playing with Robert Hunter.Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Photos courtesy Tom Constanten.Tie-Dye background: courtesy Jay Blakesberg, Michael Van Dyke.Originally aired Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Tom Constanten, Grateful Dead Keyboardist
Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Report
Built in 1986 by Bill Graham Presents, Shoreline holds 22,000. Vendors paid $300 to sell their wares inside Shoreline, but the real scene was outside on a small strip of grass between the parking lots. Heads encountered a "bottleneck disaster" attempting to leave the venue.Correspondents: Tom Sparks, Morgan Harrington. Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Report
Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Just six days after their record-breaking 9 show stand at New York City's Madison Square Garden, the Dead were back on the West Coast for their second appearance at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. One highlight was the first west coast electric "To Lay Me Down" since September 1981.Correspondent: Will Sparks. Music: Jerry's Kids. Photos: Jay BlakesbergVideo Light … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Madison Square Garden, New York City 1988 Report
In September 1988 the Grateful Dead and the deadheads stormed New York City for a record-breaking nine sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, one of the world's most famous sports and entertainment venues, which holds 20,000. DTV reports on the sites and sounds outside and inside the venue. The ninth show was a Rainforest benefit for three environmental action … [Read more...] about Madison Square Garden, New York City 1988 Report
The Dead News October 1988
Latest tour and recording news and rumours. Highlights of the rare Southwest tour including jams with the Neville Brothers and the Bangles. Mickey Hart oversees the Folkways record collection for the Smithsonian.Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Video Light Show: 1988 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October 1988. Check back for more DTV … [Read more...] about The Dead News October 1988