A big shoutout to Merry Prankster Ken Babbs on his special day!
“The Grateful Dead played the music that was the driving force. It was the power that propelled the rocket ship everyone rode to the stars and beyond the whole night the acid test took place.” –Ken Babbs
📷 Richard Hayner
A big shoutout to Merry Prankster Ken Babbs on his special day!
“The Grateful Dead played the music that was the driving force. It was the power that propelled the rocket ship everyone rode to the stars and beyond the whole night the acid test took place.” –Ken Babbs
📷 Richard Hayner
“And when that train rolls in, you won’t know where it’s been
You gotta try to see a little further…” 🚂
📷 Herb Greene
Remembering the late great E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons on what would have been his 82nd birthday today. Here’s “The Big Man” guesting with the Jerry Garcia Band on “Waiting for a Miracle” as featured on GarciaLive Vol 13.
📷 @minkinphotography
Flashback to the @gratefuldead’s New Year’s Eve 1989 show at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. Bill Graham dressed as a chicken, “flew” into the arena landing on a giant egg, which hatched to reveal his son, Alex.
📷: @jayblakesberg
Flashback to the @gratefuldead’s New Year’s Eve 1989 show at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. Bill Graham dressed as a chicken, “flew” into the arena landing on a giant egg, which hatched to reveal his son, Alex.
📷: @jayblakesberg
Jerry and Wolf on this date in 1978 at Selland Arena in Fresno, shot by Ed Perlstein. 🐺
“As the shadows lengthened, Allen Ginsberg’s voice came over the sound system, asking everyone to run towards the sun and watch the sunset. Later, he asked everyone to help clean up the debris and they did. And so it ended, the first of the great gatherings… This is truly something new and not the least of it is that it is an asking for a new dimension to peace, for the reality of love and a great nest for all humans.” – Ralph Gleason, San Francisco Chronicle
The Human Be-In was held in Golden Gate Park on this day in 1967.
📷 Steve Rees | Lisa Law
“As the shadows lengthened, Allen Ginsberg’s voice came over the sound system, asking everyone to run towards the sun and watch the sunset. Later, he asked everyone to help clean up the debris and they did. And so it ended, the first of the great gatherings… This is truly something new and not the least of it is that it is an asking for a new dimension to peace, for the reality of love and a great nest for all humans.” – Ralph Gleason, San Francisco Chronicle
The Human Be-In was held in Golden Gate Park on this day in 1967.
📷 Steve Rees | Lisa Law
“As the shadows lengthened, Allen Ginsberg’s voice came over the sound system, asking everyone to run towards the sun and watch the sunset. Later, he asked everyone to help clean up the debris and they did. And so it ended, the first of the great gatherings… This is truly something new and not the least of it is that it is an asking for a new dimension to peace, for the reality of love and a great nest for all humans.” – Ralph Gleason, San Francisco Chronicle
The Human Be-In was held in Golden Gate Park on this day in 1967.
📷 Steve Rees | Lisa Law
The @gratefuldead debuted “China Cat Sunflower” at the Carousel Ballroom in San Fran on this day in 1968. 🐱🌻
The song was performed live 552 times that we know of, making it the fifth most-played song by the band and number one for songs sung by Garcia.
Get your day going with this version from 9/5/91 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, OH. 🎥 Kevin Tobin / A Brokedown House Production
Join us in wishing a happy heavenly birthday to the one and only Bill Graham, born on this day in 1931. Here’s to you, Bill!
📷 Alvan Meyerowitz | R Baltar | Clem Albers/The Chronicle | Amalie R. Rothschild/amalierrothschild.com
Join us in wishing a happy heavenly birthday to the one and only Bill Graham, born on this day in 1931. Here’s to you, Bill!
📷 Alvan Meyerowitz | R Baltar | Clem Albers/The Chronicle | Amalie R. Rothschild/amalierrothschild.com
Join us in wishing a happy heavenly birthday to the one and only Bill Graham, born on this day in 1931. Here’s to you, Bill!
📷 Alvan Meyerowitz | R Baltar | Clem Albers/The Chronicle | Amalie R. Rothschild/amalierrothschild.com
Join us in wishing a happy heavenly birthday to the one and only Bill Graham, born on this day in 1931. Here’s to you, Bill!
📷 Alvan Meyerowitz | R Baltar | Clem Albers/The Chronicle | Amalie R. Rothschild/amalierrothschild.com
A decade ago, we unveiled a reimagined JerryGarcia.com. We’re so grateful to all the fans for sharing the love and keeping Jerry’s spirit alive and well. Keep it going by uploading your tickets, photos, and more on JerryGarcia.com. NFA🌹
A closer look at all the amazing iconography created by @sightstudy for the @recordstoredayus Black Friday reissue of Pure Jerry: Marin ‘86. Find a copy at a locally owned, independent record shop near you.
Jerry and @daviddawggrisman played the Warfield on this night back in 1994. The show included 3 debuts in the first set– “Teddy Bear’s Picnic,” “Dark As A Dungeon,” and “Bow Wow” – with the latter two marking their only live rendition by the duo. Were you part of the audience that night?
Flashback to this date in 1979, when the @gratefuldead gathered for a press conference at the NY Hilton after their inaugural Madison Square Garden shows. When one of the tape decks loudly clicked off as it ended, Jerry and Bill simultaneously reached out to flip the tape, caught in this image by @minkinphotography.
“By popular demand!” The Dead added a second night at the Shrine Auditorium on this day in 1978.
“Was sold on the “Don’t Let Go,” which is a must must listen for fans of the space jazz jams. This one is particularly jamming. “Dear Prudence” was particularly poignant and vampy. And the “After Midnight” just absolutely shreds” -Kendall W
GarciaLive Volume 20 is January’s album of the month at Garcia Family Provisions. This 2-CD set presents the complete, previously unreleased Jerry Garcia Band performance at Cape Cod Coliseum in Yarmouth, MA on June 18th, 1982 – plus 45+ minutes of additional incendiary, uncirculated recordings captured on June 1st, 1981 at The Stone. Enjoy 20% off until the 31st!
📷 @minkinphotography | Todd Kennelly
“Was sold on the “Don’t Let Go,” which is a must must listen for fans of the space jazz jams. This one is particularly jamming. “Dear Prudence” was particularly poignant and vampy. And the “After Midnight” just absolutely shreds” -Kendall W
GarciaLive Volume 20 is January’s album of the month at Garcia Family Provisions. This 2-CD set presents the complete, previously unreleased Jerry Garcia Band performance at Cape Cod Coliseum in Yarmouth, MA on June 18th, 1982 – plus 45+ minutes of additional incendiary, uncirculated recordings captured on June 1st, 1981 at The Stone. Enjoy 20% off until the 31st!
📷 @minkinphotography | Todd Kennelly
“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but after listening, I think this is a great release. The first disc standout is “Don’t Let Go” which goes far, far out and back. On the second disc has the most rocking “After Midnight” I have ever heard! Amazing! Both lineups are on fire!” -Aaron Pincus
Now’s the time to “find out what it’s all about.” Save 20% on GarciaLive Volume 20: June 18th, 1982 Cape Cod Coliseum all month long at @garciafamilyprovisions.
