A few months ago I wrote about the business of the Grateful Dead as inspired by my visit to the NY Historical Society’s Dead exhibit. Today I stumbled upon two interviews with Bob Weir from different economic resources that discuss everything from his personal finances and business decisions to the 2012 prophecy of the end […]
June 9, 2010
Hello friends, Thank you to those who sent a kind note and wished me luck on my battle with strep. One week later and I’m feeling much better and looking forward to a normal night’s rest and a cough-free afternoon. Until then, there’s this to get excited about… On Thursday, June 17 the Avon Theatre […]
May 26, 2010
Hello friends, The New York Historical Society’s big event, Tales of the Grateful Dead and New York, is taking place TOMORROW, Thursday, May 27th at 6:30pm. That’s the good news. The bad news is, I won’t be able to make it. Don’t feel too sorry for me though, I’ll be with an old friend who […]
April 28, 2010
Last month I shared my trip to the New York Historical Society for the acclaimed Grateful Dead Exhibit running until July 4th, 2010. Visiting this collection was the best way to begin my Grateful Dead journey and it remains an important reference point for me. Whether you’re interested in Dead academia or wish to reminisce […]
April 4, 2010
As promised, here are a few more photographs supplied by the NY Historical Society from their ongoing Grateful Dead exhibit. The first two in particular are my favorite as they showcase the personal touches and devotion illustrated by so many Deadheads. There’s still more to come from NYHS. Check out their upcoming special Tales of […]
March 31, 2010
This morning I found a new message in my inbox from the NY Historical Society’s Communications office. Turns out, someone over there noticed my blog and wants to give thanks. They were so kind as to donate press photos and supplemental material for me to share with you. Looks like they’ve learned a thing or […]
March 28, 2010
Yesterday I packed up my shiny new camera and headed to the NY Historical Society ready to soak up all the Dead history I could while photographing every detail to bring back here to you. So, imagine my disappointment when I approached the admissions counter and read the dreaded sign, “No pictures allowed”. Where does […]
March 26, 2010
This weekend I will be visiting the New York Historical Society to check out their much too cool Grateful Dead Exhibit. If you’re in the NY area, I encourage you to stop by (click on the link for details). I’ll be flying solo to this one. Let’s face it, not too many of my friends will […]
August 11, 2010
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