Thursday, November 10 2011
There Is No “World Music”: A Conversation with the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart
About halfway into his three-decade run as a drummer in the Grateful Dead, Mickey Hart became one of the most significant figures in the music industry, despite the fact that this side of his story is still mostly unknown.
Tuesday, November 8 2011
‘The Grateful Dead Movie’: It Looked Like the end and Garcia and Co. Played Like It Was
With improved sound and a clearer image in Blu-Ray format, the viewer gets a stronger sense of the full majesty of musicians staring into the face of fear in an hour of darkness.
Monday, October 10 2011
Him & Her: Nicole Atkins and Mick Fleetwood
So what if it's an extended tequila commercial? The pairing is unexpected and cool.
Wednesday, September 21 2011
Grateful Dead: Europe ’72 Volume 2
On the eve of a massive Europe '72 boxed set, this primer (and sequel) doesn't quite have the spark or majesty of the original Europe '72.
Wednesday, June 23 2010
The Storyteller Speaks: Rare and Different Fictions of the Grateful Dead
As well written as the stories are, perhaps the biggest enticement for readers will be the chance to glimpse one of the longest lasting subcultures in American history.
Wednesday, March 17 2010
Dark Star Orchestra: 5 February 2010 - Chicago
Since 1997 DSO has exclusively paid tribute to the Grateful Dead, evoking the band’s spirit and live energy by recreating genuine Dead performances.
Thursday, June 4 2009
Grateful Dead: To Terrapin: Hartford, ‘77
This release won't convert the non-believer, but pristine sound quality and an enthusiastic performance make it a worthy, if somewhat unnecessary, addition to the band's legacy.
Monday, April 27 2009
Growing Up Dead by Peter Conners
It's charming and informative to read Conners' musings on his youth, even as he tries and ultimately fails to demonstrate that it was not misspent.
Friday, May 23 2008
Dead But Not Buried or, When the ‘90s Took a ‘60s Turn
The post-Dead and post-Zappa bands of the '90s sought to subvert the prevailing trends towards crass commercialism, individual greed, and phony superficiality.
