Archive for August, 2008

Grateful Dead Hour #1041

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Part 1 28:24
Grateful Dead 12/31/69 Boston Tea Party, Boston MA
CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER->
I KNOW YOU RIDER
MAMA TRIED
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME
COLD RAIN AND SNOW

Part 2 26:31
Emory Joseph, Fennario: Songs by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter
BIRD SONG
Grateful Dead 12/31/69 Boston Tea Party, Boston MA
BLACK PETER
HARD TO HANDLE
ME AND MY UNCLE

Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from Fennario: Songs by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, the new album from Emory Joseph. Fennario features Larry Campbell and special guest David Grisman, on new studio recordings of 12 Garcia-Hunter classics. You can buy Fennario and find out more about Emory Joseph at fennario.net. The album is also available in stores and online everywhere.

Rachel Sedacca and DG in Redwood City CA 9/4

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Rachel Sedacca asked me to post this from a fan of hers, Dan Curran of Devil’s Canyon Brewery:

My friend Rachel Sedacca is playing at Angelica’s Bistro in Redwood City along with David Gans. Tell em you’re there for the show!

Gans is credited by many for encouraging Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh to emerge from retirement. Lesh played several shows with David Gans and the Broken Angels in late 1997 and early 1998. Gans assembled interesting combinations of musicians for Lesh to jam with in a series of benefits for Lesh’s Unbroken Chain Foundation, culminating with a sold-out show at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco on January 31, 1998. Shortly after that event, Lesh began assembling ensembles of his own and touring as Phil Lesh and Friends.

Rachel’s diverse repertoire includes her Americana flavored originals, as well as some favorites that she says, “need to be sung”. Inspired by the Janis of all trades style of Bonnie Raitt as well as the sounds of Lucinda Williams and Sheryl Crow, Rachel points to the years of Grateful Dead shows steeping her in an eclectic musical tea, appreciation for the fusing of genres and the ways of the road.

If you have never been to see live music at Angelica’s Bistro in Redwood City, now is the time to go! The show is Thursday, September 4, Rachel and David will be performing around 7:30pm (No Cover!) and owners Peter and Angelica Cuschieri will be running a special on Devil’s Canyon beers!

So. . . if you can work it into your busy schedule it is sure to be a lot of fun.

If you can please forward this to your friends that you think might be interested that would be great too!

On point is key: Make your reservation at 650-365-3226 but be sure to
mention that you are doing so because Rachel and David are playing (so
the artists get credit — and paid!).

The full posting with much more detail is on the brewery website.

Visit Rachel and see her tour schedule

Shout a “Hey Now” to David

He’s got my vote, and more

Friday, August 29th, 2008

new CD cover art

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The Ones that Look the Weirdest Taste the Best

Jeff Otto did the cover art and package for my new CD, The Ones That Look the Weirdest Taste the Best. Release date is imminent!

Dead to the World 9/3/08: late again!

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Reminder: Dead to the World will lose its first hour again next week to political coverage. Please join me at 9:00 pm PDT on September 3. With me in the studio will be singer-songwriter Rachel Sedacca.

Dead to the World 8/27/08

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Starting an hour late due to Pacifica‘s coverage of the Democratic National Convention.

Black Throated Wind
China Cat Sunflower->
I Know You Rider
Playing in the Band
Bird Song
Greatest Story Ever Told
– Grateful Dead 8/27/72 Veneta OR

DG performs “Terrapin Station”

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Steve Laub brought his video recorder to my house concert in Ocean Beach CA June 20. Here’s “Terrapin Station.”

MagnoliaFest update

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Dear Festival Folks:

Are you wondering where your MagnoliaFest Tickets are???  

Well, we have not mailed them out yet, so don’t sweat it. We’re sorry, but we were already behind the curve getting the tickets updated so they can’t be copied and then along came Fay. Many of you are trying to play catchup after last week, like we are.  It’s looking like we’ll get the tickets out by the end of this week, so you can expect them in your mailbox within the next 2 weeks. Thanks for your patience. We appreciate it!

THE MAGMUSIC SHOW on WILDMAN STEVE RADIO
Some of you may have been wondering what happened to our radio show “Americana Saturday Night”. Due to some unforeseen changes at WZNZ (namely the selling of the station to another interest), we chose to resign our program there effective Aug 1st. 

We are pleased to announce that we are beginning a brand new radio show on the internet. Tonight, and every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm CT (that’s 8-10pm in the East), we will present “The MagMusic Show,” hosted by Randy “Big Cosmo” Judy and Beth Judy. The new show can be heard online at Wildman Steve Radio. We will be featuring more music than before as WMSR is commercial-free.

Wildman Steve Radio is the perfect fit for the new “MagMusic Show”, and they share our commitment to presenting the finest in Americana, roots rock, bluegrass, newgrass, folk, blues, and a few things that simply defy description. In the coming weeks look for interviews with some of your favorite performers, music news, and special musical treats directly from the Magnolia Music vaults. Please be sure to tune in TONIGHT and every Tuesday from 7-9pm CT (8-10pm ET) for The MagMusic Show.

TICKETS FOR MAGNOLIAFEST
You may order tickets online or call 904-249-7990 to order by phone.  Our office hours vary tremendously, but generally Monday - Friday 10am – 5pm. If you get a voicemail, leave a message and someone will call you back. We do call backs at all kinds of hours!

For complete MagnoliaFest Ticket information, click here 

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Check out the complete lineup at:
magmusic.com/lineupmagnoliafest.htm

MagnoliaFest 2008
October 23-26
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Live Oak, Florida

HANDOUT FLYERS
If you have requested handout flyers, then you should see them in your mailbox in the next week.  If you need more or If anyone else wants to help us get the word out by handing out some cards or placing them somewhere appropriate, please email us at mail@magmusic.com or call at 904-249-7990 and we’ll send you some.

Remember, the best word is a good word from YOU – MagnoliaFest! - Tell Somebody.

Thank you for your time. We appreciate your support and commit to bringing you quality events that feature great music, a joyful community spirit, healing vibes, and that are just plain fun!

In Harmony,
Iris Blooms (speaking for Beth & Randy)
Magnolia Music & Events, Inc.
904-249-7990

KDHX drops the GD Hour

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

I received notice this week that KDHX St Louis has dropped the GD Hour. Very sorry to lose a longtime affiliate and an excellent community radio station.

DG in Chattanooga Oct 17

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Chattanoga Oct 17

More info on the gigs page.