More with Ken Babbs, author, merry prankster, and a cronie – which is the name of his new book! “Cronies, A Burlesque: Adventures with Ken Kesey, Neal Cassady, the Merry Pranksters and the Grateful Dead.”
We hear stories about the Grateful Dead, the importance of Neal Cassady, and what it means to be a “Merry Prankster!”
The Setlist. . . Loose Lucy 5:07 1974-05/19 PORTLAND MEMORIAL COLISEUM, Portland, Oregon Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings
Sugar Magnolia 7:54 1971-12/10 FOX THEATRE, St. Louis, Missouri Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO (12/10/71)
Neighbor, Neighbor 12:30 1974-12/15 EMU BALLROOM – UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Oregon GarciaLive Vol. 03
Cryptical Envelopment > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment > 9:28 New Potato Caboose > 8:50 1968-02/14 CAROUSEL BALLROOM, San Francisco, California Road Trips Vol. 02 No. 2: (Carousel 2-14-68)
Beyond Description. . . Ken Babbs: psychedelic leader, intrepid traveler, best friend to Ken Kesey, running buddy of Neal Cassady, and a Merry Prankster has written his memoir … sort of. The book is “Cronies, A Burlesque: Adventures with Ken Kesey, Neal Cassady, the Merry Pranksters and the Grateful Dead.” Babbs discusses how the book really isn’t about him, the first Acid Test, and the last Acid Test. . .
Set List. . .
Don’t Ease Me In 3:13 8/31/1983, Silva Hall, Eugene 30 Days of Dead 2010
Dave’s Picks Vol. 37, we hear from somebody who was at the show!
We get into this year’s bonus disc from Dave’s Picks Vol. 38!
Dave’s Picks Vol. 39, the first of the Dave’s Picks series to include the song “Shakedown Street”.
Dave’s Picks Vol. 40, the band’s 50th top 40-charting album on the Billboard 200. The band continues to have the most top 40 albums among groups since the chart began regularly publishing on a weekly basis in March of 1956. The only acts with more top 40 albums than Grateful Dead are Frank Sinatra (58), Elvis Presley (57), Barbra Streisand (54) and Bob Dylan (51).
The Set List. . . New Minglewood Blues 7:36 1990-07/18 DEER CREEK MUSIC CENTER, Noblesville, Indiana Dave’s Picks Vol. 40
They Love Each Other 8:52 1983-04/26 THE SPECTRUM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dave’s Picks Vol. 39
Bertha > 6:01 Good Lovin’ 7:04 1978-04/15 WILLIAM & MARY HALL – COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY, Williamsburg, Virginia Dave’s Picks Vol. 37
Let It Grow > 11:33 Stella Blue 8:32 1973-09/07 NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM, Uniondale, New York Dave’s Picks Vol. 38 2021 Bonus Disc
Beyond Description. . . Martin Scorsese is making a musical biopic about the Grateful Dead, with Jonah Hill set to star as the iconic rock band’s frontman Jerry Garcia.
The new Jerry Garcia archival release features a Bob Marley cover. The latest Grateful Dead archival release features a Bob Dylan cover. The Grateful Dead’s soundman recorded Johnny Cash. . . covering Bob Dylan. Those tracks are now part of “Bear’s Sonic Journals.”
The Set List. . .
Stir It Up 9:20 1976-11/07 KEYSTONE BERKELEY, Berkeley, California GarciaLive Vol. 17
Desolation Row 12:17 1990-07/19 DEER CREEK MUSIC CENTER, Noblesville, Indiana Dave’s Picks Vol. 40
Ripple (2001 Remaster) 4:11 1970- American Beauty The Music Never Stopped (Music From The Motion Picture)
China Cat Sunflower > 8:57 I Know You Rider 6:09 1973-10/30 KIEL AUDITORIUM, St. Louis, Missouri
Dave’s Picks Volume 40 has made some noise on the Billboard Chart!
1) Grateful Dead scores its 50th top 40-charting album on the Billboard 200. The band continues to have the most top 40 albums among groups since the chart began regularly publishing on a weekly basis in March of 1956. The only acts with more top 40 albums than Grateful Dead are Frank Sinatra (58), Elvis Presley (57), Barbra Streisand (54) and Bob Dylan (51).
2) Also marks Grateful Dead’s highest charting album since 1987 on the Billboard 200!
3) Finally, it’s the largest sales week for Grateful Dead in over 25 years
We get into the release and the new release from the GarciaLive series!
The Set List. . .
Cassidy 7:00 1990-07/18 DEER CREEK MUSIC CENTER, Noblesville, Indiana Dave’s Picks Vol. 40
Deal 9:02 1991-11/15 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, New York, New York GarciaLive Vol. 16
Me And Bobby McGee 6:24 1972-10/17 FOX THEATRE, St. Louis, Missouri Listen To The River: St. Louis ’71 ’72 ’73
I’ll Take a Melody 15:03 1976-11/07 KEYSTONE BERKELEY, Berkeley, California GarciaLive Vol. 17
LOOKS LIKE RAIN Albany, NY, Knickerbocker Arena March 29, 1993 30 Days of Dead 2021
The band’s latest box set “Listen To The River: St. Louis ’71 ’72 ’73” includes 7 previously unreleased Grateful Dead shows. Three of those shows were recorded by Owsley Stanley a/k/a Bear.
The Owsley Foundation restores recordings – just like the St. Louis tapes – with the hopes of officially releasing the performances. Their latest release is Johnny Cash at The Carousel Ballroom. The venue was operated by members of the Grateful Dead and the soundman was Bear. Directors from the Foundation tell us about these recordings and how the Man In Black influenced the Grateful Dead.
The Setlist. . .
Me And My Uncle 3:28
1972-10/17 FOX THEATRE, St. Louis, Missouri Listen To The River: St. Louis ’71 ’72 ’73
In The Midnight Hour 10:09
1968-02/14 CAROUSEL BALLROOM, San Francisco, California Road Trips Vol. 02 No. 2: (Carousel 2-14-68)
The Weight 6:22 1990-07/18 DEER CREEK MUSIC CENTER, Noblesville, Indiana Dave’s Picks Vol. 40
HELP ON THE WAY>SLIPKNOT>FRANKLIN’S TOWER
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Civic Center – April 21, 1984 30 Days of Dead 2021
We get into 30 Days of Dead! Each day in the month of November, the band’s website posts a free download from one of the Dead’s coveted shows.
David Crosby’s solo debut is revisited on a 2-CD set featuring newly remastered audio. “If I Could Only Remember My Name…” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The album comes with a dozen unreleased tracks – some include members from the Grateful Dead
We go deeper into the band’s most recent box set – Listen To The River: St. Louis ’71 ’72 ’73
Plus, we get into the most recent release from the vault: Dave’s Picks Vol. 40
The Set List. . .
JACK STRAW East Rutherford, NJ, Brendan Byrne Arena October 12, 1989 30 Days of Dead 2021
Cowboy Movie (2021 Remaster) 8:07 If I Could Only Remember My Name (50th Anniversary Edition) [2021 Remaster]
El Paso 4:56 1971-12/10 FOX THEATRE, St. Louis, Missouri Listen To The River: St. Louis ’71 ’72 ’73
Let It Grow 12:31 1983-04/26 THE SPECTRUM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dave’s Picks Vol. 39
Victim Or The Crime > 8:19 Foolish Heart 9:15 1990-07/19 DEER CREEK MUSIC CENTER, Noblesville, Indiana Dave’s Picks Vol. 40
A simple, yellow Grateful Dead t-shirt from 1967 is now the most expensive vintage rock ‘n’ roll t-shirt to ever be sold at auction. After a high estimate of $8,000, the shirt sold for $17,640! Another Grateful Dead shirt sold for $15,120! It became the second most expensive band tee ever, and the most expensive ringer T-shirt ever sold!
Sotheby’s auction house in New York has made a record sale for a vintage band t-shirt after selling an Allan Turk-designed cotton top dating back to 1967 as part of a Grateful Dead vintage memorabilia auction. We talk with a rep at Sotheby’s.
We get ready for Dave’s Picks volume 40 – which will feature two shows from July of 1990.
We chat with a photographer about his new book and meeting the band in early 1977.
The Set List. . .
They Love Each Other 7:14 1990-07/19 DEER CREEK MUSIC CENTER, Noblesville, Indiana 30 Days of Dead 2015
Sugar Magnolia 9:45 1977-02/27 ROBERTSON GYM – UC SANTA BARBARA, Goleta, California Dave’s Picks Vol. 29
Dancin’ In The Streets 16:18 1977-05/08 BARTON HALL – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York Terrapin Station 2004/2006 Reissue
China Cat Sunflower > 6:05 I Know You Rider 5:07 1972-10/18 FOX THEATRE, St. Louis, Missouri Listen To The River: St. Louis ’71 ’72 ’73
We talk with rock n’ roll photographer -Steve Schneider! His new book, First Three Songs, showcases live concert images with over 350 photos taken over five Decades. Many never seen before. Some musicians featured are The Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Tom Petty, and The Rolling Stones.
The Set List. . .
Promised Land 4:32 1976-10/10 OAKLAND COLISEUM STADIUM, Oakland, California Dick’s Picks Vol. 33
Friend Of The Devil 10:45 1978-12/31 WINTERLAND, San Francisco, California The Closing Of Winterland
Jack Straw 5:35 1978-06/04 UCSB Stadium, Santa Barbara, California 30 Days of Dead 2012
Row Jimmy 9:25 1974-05/21 HEC EDMUNDSON PAVILLION – UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Seattle, Washington Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings
Let It Grow 13:16 1982-08/29 SEATTLE CENTER COLISEUM, Seattle, Washington 30 Days of Dead 2019
Sotheby’s announces “From The Vault: Property From The Grateful Dead And Friends”
The auction includes stage equipment from all eras of Dead tours including surviving components from the legendary Wall of Sound, and items from crew members “Big” Steve Parish, Lawrence “Ram Rod” Shurtliff, and t-shirts from the band’s longest serving sound engineer Dan Healy. From the Ken Kesey era “Acid Test” days through to the final years – a long, strange trip from counterculture icons to the definitive American band – this auction is a unique opportunity for Deadheads to celebrate the band’s enduring ethos right from the soundboard.
We talk with Richard Austin, Sotheby’s Global Head of Books & Manuscripts, who gives us a rundown on the stage gear, roadie gear, and band gear!
The Set List. . .
It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 7:33 1990-06/16 SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE, Mountain View, California View From The Vault Vol. Three
Greatest Story Ever Told 5:32 1974-06/16 STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Des Moines, Iowa Road Trips Vol. 02 No. 3: Wall Of Sound (Bonus Disc)
Peggy-O 9:18 1977-09/03 RACEWAY PARK, Englishtown, New Jersey Dick’s Picks Vol. 15
Hard To Handle 4:05 1970-04/15 WINTERLAND, San Francisco 30 Trips Around The Sun Box Set
Loser 7:24 1985-06/24 RIVER BEND MUSIC CENTER, Cincinnati, Ohio 30 Trips Around The Sun Box Set
Bird Song 13:06 1972-10/18 FOX THEATRE, St. Louis, Missouri Listen To The River: St. Louis ’71 ’72 ’73
