“The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official Grateful Dead podcast, is a series devoted to exploring the music and mythology behind one of the most enduring, progressive, and influential bands in the history of recorded music. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s enormous mythology in digestible chunks and enlighten life-long Dead Heads about corners of the band’s history they never knew existed. No topic will ...
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Hi, this is Hot Jazz guitarist recording artist George Cole. I’m super excited to announce my new podcast “The Hot Jazz Network”. With my 40 years of experience in the music business, we are going to get to the bottom of what Hot Jazz is and just as important, what it is not. Join me as we take an in person backstage look into all things Hot Jazz. I’ll be speaking with legendary performers, such as: big band leader, Vince Giordano; acoustic music legend, David Grisman; and great American son ...
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The Sweetwater is a legendary music venue in Mill Valley, CA that has served as an intimate ”playpen” for world-renowned musicians for 50 years. The once in a lifetime show has been a commonplace occurrence, where a lucky few have been in the room to see iconic artists share the stage, like when Jerry Garcia jammed with Elvis Costello and Sammy Hagar, or the night Bonnie Raitt and Santana joined John Lee Hooker. and more recently Jim James, or Billy Strings playing with Bobby Weir. In this p ...
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In these strange days, when you think it can’t get any weirder, it does. Musician Oteil Burbridge and comedian Mike Finoia talk with artists, comedians, activists and more to discuss where we are today, and where we go from here. Oteil and Mike aim to inspire, entertain, and show some silver linings in this cloudy time. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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David "Dawg" Grisman: Mandolin Visionary; Founder - Acoustic Disc
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David "Dawg" Grisman: Stéphane Grappelli told me that, when he and Django first met and started playing together in between sets at a big hotel in Paris, he said they were basically trying to imitate Eddie Lang and Joe Venuti. George Cole: Thank you. Thank you for saying that. Listeners out there in podcast land, that is a very important piece of i…
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Robert Hunter’s The Silver Snarling Trumpet, part 1
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To celebrate the Deadcast’s 100th episode, we begin a 2-part special joined by the co-stars of Robert Hunter’s newly-published 1962 book, the Silver Snarling Trumpet, a startling in-the-moment account of his and Jerry Garcia’s formative years in Palo Alto. Guests: Alan Trist, Brigid Meier, Dennis McNally See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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Johnny Beane | Podcaster, YouTuber, and Twitch gamer
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Great Podcast with my friend Johnny. For those who aren't familiar, Johnny Beane is a versatile guitarist, musician, talk show host, guitar gear reviewer, and IRL streamer known for his passion for music. As a podcaster, YouTuber, and Twitch gamer, Johnny combines his love for music and gaming, creating engaging content for fans of guitar, gear, an…
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Dave Lopez | Guitarist Composer; Jason Becker Benefit / Fundraiser
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Today on the Hot Jazz Network Podcast, Dave Lopez and George Cole announced an important benefit/fundraiser for the Jason Becker Creative Care Project. Jason Becker's story, if you haven't heard it, is one you'll never forget—a tale of brilliance, talent, determination, adversity, and ultimate triumph. A child prodigy on guitar, Jason rose to promi…
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The Deadcast uncovers the long-lost tape of the Dead & San Francisco’s Sufi Choir at Winterland in 1971, telling its untold story with composer Allaudin Mathieu, finding hidden connections to big band jazz, longform improv comedy, & spirituality, plus an appearance by Wavy Gravy. Guests: Allaudin Mathieu, Wavy Gravy, Michael Parrish, John “Tex” Coa…
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Today's Hot Jazz Network Podcast finds host George Cole delving into the intricate mastery of expert luthier, RYAN THORELL, of Thorell Guitars. ABOUT Ryan Thorell: Ryan Thorell is known for worldclass original guitars collected and coveted by some of the best musicians around the planet including Frank Vignola, John Pizzarelli, Tommy Emmanuel and m…
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Friend Of the Devils: West Virginia, 4/78
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The Deadcast crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains for the Dead’s only show in Huntington, West Virginia, including close looks at the innovative fashion and LSD scenes then emerging in Dead parking lots, and the conclusion of a rare 1978 interview with Jerry Garcia. Guests: Kathy Sublette, Rob Bleetstein, Bob Wagner, Bob Minkin, Jay Blakesberg, David L…
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Darrel Higham | UK Rockabilly Artist
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Great balls of fire! On this VERY Hot Jazz Network Podcast, host George Cole talks with international Rockabilly star, Darrel Higham. Endorsed by Gretsch Guitars and Peavey Amps, Darrel Higham has worked with Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Jools Holland, Imelda May, Billy Lee Riley, Rocky Burnett, and more. Listen to George and Darrel wind their way thro…
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Friend Of the Devils: Virginia, 4/78
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The Deadcast cruises into two April ‘78 shows on Virginia college campuses alongside a pair of chartered buses from New York filled with seething Dead freaks and gets into Jerry Garcia’s favorite music and guitar tips from rare interviews. Guests: Sanjay Mishra, Kathy Sublette, Rob Bleetstein, Bob Minkin, Del Ward, Bob Wagner, Nick Morgan, Jon Lern…
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Friend Of the Devils: Duke University, 4/78
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The Deadcast tells the story of the legendary Duke ‘78 show, the unexplored history of the Dead in North Carolina, the first campout at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the mysterious guest percussionist, & the student-run cable station that filmed it. Guests: Peter Coyle, Fred Goldring, Nick Morgan, Joe DiMona, Bob Wagner, Jim Enright, Steve Maizner, Charl…
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Friend Of the Devils: Atlanta, 4/78
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The Deadcast pulls into Atlanta’s Fox Theatre to explore the Dead’s two April ‘78 shows, delving into the local underground music scene with Glenn Phillips of the Hampton Grease Band, as well as rare Jerry Garcia interviews. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Glenn Phillips, Steve Maizner, David Lemieux See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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Vintage Hot Jazz Duo | Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins
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Interesting episode of the Hot Jazz Network Podcast with host George Cole picking the brains of a musically dynamic duo, Miss Maybell (Lauren Sansaricq) and Charlie Judkins. Currently engrossed in a fun project researching unrecorded songs from 1899-1929, working with the Library of Congress and sourcing sheet music from antique shops or relatives …
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Friend Of the Devils: Florida, 4/78
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The Deadcast launches its 10th season, hitting the road for the April 1978 tour documented on the new FRIEND OF THE DEVILS box, exploring the band’s new sound for ‘78 & the birth of drums/space, featuring taper tales & rare archival interviews with Jerry Garcia. Guests: Richard Loren, Bob Wagner, David Lemieux, Steve Silberman See Privacy Policy at…
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Kurt Ribak | Bassist, Bandleader, Composer
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Great episode of the Hot Jazz Network Podcast with host George Cole taking time to converse with Kurt Ribak and learning a lot about him and his musical universe. ABOUT KURT RIBAK: Kurt describes his music as “Charles Mingus meets The Meters. They go to Duke Ellington’s house to jam, and Cachao and Thelonious Monk sit in.” Kurt has three albums as …
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Learning to Jam: David Gans’ Grateful Dead Class at Stanford Unveiled
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Hey Deadheads! Buckle up for a mind-bending ride in this episode as Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia chat with the legendary David Gans. Dive into the wild world of David’s Grateful Dead class at Stanford, where he breaks down the magic of the Dead’s music in a way only a true insider can. From unexpected jams to epic transitions, David shares his u…
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From the Mars Hotel 50: Ship of Fools
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The Grateful Deadcast welcomes back Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay for the season finale, digs into “Ship of Fools,” and visits the set for the Grateful Dead Movie, aka the Dead’s five “retirement” shows at Winterland in 1974, with heads who attended. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, David Grisman, Elvis Costello, Steve Brown, …
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Backstage at the Sphere: Music, Magic, and Mickey Hart
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Hey everyone, welcome back to Comes a Time with your favorite duo, Oteil and Mike! We’re finally back in the cozy confines of our home studio, reminiscing about wild times in Vegas and the jaw-dropping marvel that is the Sphere. Join us as we dive into the surreal experience of performing in this futuristic venue, where Oteil hilariously shares how…
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Teja Gerken | Guitar Wizard, Entreprenuer
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TEJA GERKEN GUITAR WIZARD / ENTERPRENUER In this most recent episode of the Hot Jazz Network podcast, I had the distinct pleasure of conversing with Teja Gerken. He is a fount of information and our talk is well worth the listen. Teja is, among other things, the co-founder, video producer, and host of the Advanced Fingerstyle Workshop at Peghead Na…
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From the Mars Hotel 50: Money Money
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The Deadcast explores the Mars Hotel obscurity “Money Money” & goes on the Dead’s mayhem-filled Europe ‘74 tour, including a long look at the extended jams & Seastones sets performed with Ned Lagin. Guests: Ned Lagin, Elvis Costello, Andy Leonard, Richard Loren, Steve Brown, John Perry, Ben Haller, Andy Childs, Uli Teute, Paul Matulic, David Lemieu…
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The Deadcast joyously welcomes the 50th anniversary reissue of Robert Hunter’s solo debut Tales of the Great Rum Runners, uncovering stories of two early drafts of the album, a mostly-lost book of poetry, and Hunter’s secret performing career as Lefty Banks. Guests: Mickey Hart, Barry Melton, John Perry, Ted Claire, Ron Rakow, Steve Brown, Robbie S…
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Hey everyone! We’re here at the spectacular opening night of the Sphere, joined by the incredible Roots Rock Revival team. We’ve got Jimmy Rector, the mastermind behind all our last-minute filming and the genius who designed my website and album covers. Also with us is Henry Stout, the owner of Full Moon Resort, home to our beloved Music Masters Co…
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From the Mars Hotel 50: Pride of Cucamonga
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The Deadcast explores Phil Lesh & Bobby Petersen’s “Pride of Cucamonga” (featuring lost lyrics & session pedal steel player John McFee), the Dead’s August ‘74 east coast trip (with Ned Lagin & an extended stop at Roosevelt Stadium), & the band’s decision to take a road hiatus. Guests: Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, Alan Trist, Richard Loren, Richie Pechner,…
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Jammin’ with Phil Lesh: A Night at Terrapin Clubhouse
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In this episode, we dive into an unforgettable meeting with Phil Lesh at the Terrapin Clubhouse, a space now rich with the history of Terrapin Crossroads. Phil has transformed this warehouse, lining its walls with wood from the original Terrapin Crossroads, giving it that unique sound and connection. We chat about the Dark Star-athon event, where m…
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Charlie Roman | Extraordinary Django Style Guitarist
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Charlie 'Roman' Castelluzzo is a hot jazz guitarist based in NYC. Specializing in Django Reinhardt's early playing style, he leads his own hot string quintet drawing out the percussive rhythm style and magic sounds of those years. Additionally, Charlie leads a 10 piece jazz orchestra playing popular music from the 1920-30's where he showcases his i…
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Opening Week Wonders: Mike & Oteil at the Sphere
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Welcome back to “Comes a Time” with Mike and Oteil! In this vibrant and energetic episode, the dynamic duo takes us through their whirlwind experiences from the past few weeks. The excitement kicks off with their recap of opening week at the Sphere, but that’s just the beginning.Dive into the exhilarating world of back-to-back events, including Mik…
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From the Mars Hotel 50: Scarlet Begonias
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From the Mars Hotel 50: Scarlet Begonias Explore “Scarlet Begonias,” from its trans-Atlantic origins (including the Dead’s surprising Bob Marley connection) to Cornell ’77 & beyond, featuring the Wall of Sound’s stop at the Hollywood Bowl (with more unheard Owsley Stanley) & a visit from Vampire Weekend’s Chris Tomson. Guests: Chris Tomson, Donna J…
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Revolutionary Love: Elizabeth Lott's Radical Faith Journey
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Hey everyone, Oteil here from the Comes A Time podcast, broadcasting from Petaluma, California. This episode is a special one as I'm recording something secret and cool that I can't wait to share with you. Our guest this week is my old friend Elizabeth Lott, who I know from our days at church in Birmingham, Alabama. Elizabeth recently made a signif…
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From “Loose Lucy,” the Deadcast jumps onto Dead tour in June ‘74, going under the hood of Phil Lesh’s new quad bass, behind the scenes at the tie-dye information booth, a private lunch at the Bank of Boston, & on a Mars Hotel-soundtracked summer road trip with Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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Strings and Stories: How Sam Grisman Keeps the Garcia-Grisman Legacy Alive
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On this episode of "Comes A Time," we're excited to have the incredible Sam Grisman with us. We spent some time diving deep into Sam's journey, which carries the legacy of two music legends close to our hearts: his dad, David Grisman, and the one and only Jerry Garcia. The stories Sam shares are pure gold, giving us insight into the rich friendship…
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Ron Jackson: American Master of the Seven String Guitar
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Versatile and sophisticated jazz guitarist Ron Jackson has performed, recorded and taught music in over 30 countries. With a varied career as a performer, composer and arranger, Highlights include shows and tours with artists such as Taj Mahal, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Coryell, Benny Golson, Oliver Lake, Russell Malone and Mulgrew Miller. Ron has been …
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The Future of Concerts: Inside the Sphere’s Audio Odyssey
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In this episode we’re diving into the wild world of music venues and their mind-blowing impact on live music experiences. Ever wonder why a concert at the Boardwalk in Atlantic City sounds so epic? Or what makes The Garden just ‘whatever’ compared to other spots? Well, we’re unpacking all that jazz today, comparing the vibes and sounds that make ea…
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From the Mars Hotel 50: Unbroken Chain
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The Deadcast explores Phil Lesh’s masterpiece “Unbroken Chain,” its mysterious lyricist Bobby Petersen, & digs into the luminous synth with Ned Lagin himself; plus, the story of the album title & art with the Grateful Dead Records crew & a visit from Animal Collective’s Avey Tare. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…
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Sean House: The Dream Maker - From Fan Letters to George Lucas
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You won't want to miss this incredible episode of Comes A Time with special guest Sean House! Sean takes us behind the scenes of his amazing career working on some of the biggest movies and with legendary artists like the Grateful Dead.His story of how he made his lifelong dream come true working at Industrial Light & Magic is truly inspiring. From…
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In this episode we had the privilege of hosting the multi-talented Kanika Moore from Doom Flamingo. A vibrant force in the jam band scene, Kanika is celebrated not just for her dynamic presence on stage but also for her unique blend of skills as an artist, singer, songwriter, and stylist. Her stylistic flair and artistic versatility resonate throug…
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The Deadcast explores “China Doll,” perhaps the most delicate Dead song, the innovative studio techniques pioneered for From The Mars Hotel, the formation of Round Records (& the making of Jerry Garcia’s sophomore solo album), & the infamous Wall of Sound test at the Cow Palace. Guests: Elvis Costello, Ron Rakow, Richard Loren, Andy Leonard, Richie…
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