Grateful Dead and Friends

Since I first heard her, Grace Slick has been among my most favorite vocalists. Her vocal range was astounding, from clear delicate whisper to sustained and soaring cries and made her name virtually synonymous with that of her second band, Jefferson Airplane. Yes, second. ... Read more

Grateful Dead & Friends on 06/02/12

Airs at: Sat, 06/02/2012 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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Join Grateful Dead And Friends on Saturday, June 2nd for a special four hour Listener Appreciation Block Party at 20 S.E. 8th Street in front of the station. We will have 4 hours of un-interupted live Grateful Dead music on the air for those who can not make it, and a block... Read more

Grateful Dead & Friends on 05/05/12

Airs at: Sat, 05/05/2012 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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If you have ever caught Grateful Dead and Friend's Rolling Thunder Review (Matt Smith), or Begonia Studios Presents (Duane Goslar), you know that during the first half hour or so, you might hear just about anything. On May 5th from noon `til four o'clock, Matt and Duane wil... Read more

The Grateful Dead Covering Black Artists - Part 2

Airs at: Sat, 03/17/2012 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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The Grateful Dead covered dozens of songs written or first recorded by black artists. The original artists include highly recognizable musicians like Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf, Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters and Otis Redding and songs like Dancing in the Street, Good Lovin... Read more

The Grateful Dead Covering Black Artists - Part 1

Airs at: Sat, 02/18/2012 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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The Grateful Dead covered dozens of songs written or first recorded by black artists. They include highly recognizable musicians like Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf, Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters and Otis Redding and songs like Dancing in the Street, Good Lovin', Johnny B. Goo... Read more

Grateful Dead & Friends on 01/21/12

Airs at: Sat, 01/21/2012 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Early in January 1976, Jerry Garcia played 3 days (1,2,3) with reknowned New Orleans rhythm and blues pianist James Booker (@ wikipedia). The rehearsal and two live shows were replete with Booker originals and for many, these are the only times Jerry ever performed them. ... Read more

Grateful Dead & Friends on 11/19/11

Airs at: Sat, 11/19/2011 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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I'll have some rare acoustic tunes ('78!), new GD tunes from early in the Brent era, an interview with rock historian and 'author' of the new Dead Letters, Paul Grushkin, plus some highlights of Furthur's Fall tour, which wraps up this weekend. Read more

Grateful Dead & Friends on 10/15/11

Airs at: Sat, 10/15/2011 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Most of you are familiar with Mickey Hart for his decades of work as one of The Grateful Dead's drummers. But did you know about his work with the Smithsonian Institution, specifically with their Smithsonian Folkways music label? Well earlier this week, the Smithsonian rele... Read more

Former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart on his new Smithsonian Collection of the world's music

Airs at: Sat, 10/15/2011 at 12:00am

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Grateful Dead & Friends on 10/08/11

Airs at: Sat, 10/08/2011 at 12:00pm - Sun, 10/09/2011 at 12:00am

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Grateful Dead & Friends Marathon! Need we say more? Possibly since this time round there will be an increased emphasis on the 'Friends.' Who's that? Tune in to hear. noon - midnight PDT, saturday, october 8. Noon - Phil G. > 3p - Sun > 6p - Duane ... Read more