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Furthur Announces U.S. Tour (Mixed Media)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:13:54 GMT

Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh joined forces with John Kadlecik (Dark Star Orchestra), Joe Russo (Benevento/Russo Duo), Jay Lane (RatDog), and Jeff Chimenti (RatDog, The Dead) to create the next chapter in Grateful Dead history.
Source: PopMatters

Phil Lesh Rare talk with the crowd.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:50:23 GMT

Weekend Hotlist

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:57:18 GMT

It's a pretty healthy weekend here for the jam-band scene, starting tonight with a popular sideman taking on the starring role.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dark Star Orchestra: The interview

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Rob Barraco, the keyboard player for Dark Star Orchestra, recently spoke with this newspaper by phone. The group plays entire concerts that were performed by the Grateful Dead.
Source: The Ithaca Journal

Grateful Dead tribute band to perform at Md. Theatre

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:11:26 GMT

The first time Rob Barraco saw The Grateful Dead in concert, he was 15. By then, he had had his sights set on a career of music. By the time he was 6, Barraco was already playing both the keyboard and guitar. Music followed him throughout school.
Source: The Herald-Mail Online

What Government But the Mule?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:31:35 GMT

Current politics exasperate the autumn gloom. Although the economy is emerging from the largest contraction since World War II, we are still stuck in Iraq, and the impasse in Afghanistan seems to be getting even more complicated.
Source: Cornell Daily Sun

Lesh, Weir Turn Out Short Set to Preview Grateful Dead Exhibit

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:03:03 GMT

New York City Deadheads exchanged their tie-dyed shirts and electric kool-aid for suits, ties and wine glasses on Wednesday night as the New York Historical Society hosted a benefit gala for an upcoming exhibit honoring the history and legacy of the...
Source: Rolling Stone

Bustle In Your Hedgerow Reinvent Led Zeppelin at CMJ

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:39:11 GMT

What do you get when you combine a drummer who plays with Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, a bassist who is a member of Ween, a guitarist who has played with Gov't Mule and Steve Winwood, an organist who has a great talent for the jazzy side and have them play...
Source: Spinner.com

EVENT: Empire State Building Lights up for Grateful Dead

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:18:14 GMT

On Wednesday, October 21, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh will attend a fundraiser at the New York Historical Society as part of an exhibit celebrating the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band.
Source: All About Jazz

Photo from Getty Images

Sat, 09 May 2009 21:08:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09: Bassist Phil Lesh (L) and guitarist Bob Weir perform with The Dead on May 9, 2009 at The Forum in Los Angeles, California.

Photo from Getty Images

Sat, 09 May 2009 21:08:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09: Bassist Phil Lesh performs with The Dead on May 9, 2009 at The Forum in Los Angeles, California.