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Posted by on Mar 20, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Truckin’ on Shakedown Street (Grateful Dead Festival)

 

 

THE GRATEFUL DEAD FESTIVAL (AKA “SHAKEDOWN STREET”)

I’ve never been much into the Grateful Dead. That’s a confession more than a statement, because I’ve certainly missed some great times. I deeply appreciate -even admire- the unique sub-culture and cool people they’ve attracted to their events for more than half a century. Indeed, there’s something really special about “Deadheads.” I won’t even bother to try explaining it. If you’ve ever been around a Grateful Dead event of any kind or been with that crowd–you’ll get it. If not, there’s no point, really. Trust me, the Dead is something not to merely listen to or enjoy, but to experience.

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Posted by on Sep 29, 2024 in Blog | 1 comment

This Sunday Mornin’ He’s Comin’ Down: Remembering Kris Kristofferson

 

 

 

REMEMBERING KRIS KRISTOFFERSON:

THIS SUNDAY MORNING, HE’S COMING DOWN

One of the most beautiful and powerful moments I’ve experienced was late one night watching Ken Burns’ expansive documentary masterpiece of a television series, “Country Music” which aired a few years ago on PBS. You don’t really and truly fully appreciate what defines American music unless you’ve watched the Burns’ documentary–which at it’s best is mesmerizing. Yes, it’s that good, and often that profound. In one episode, we meet a young aspiring songwriter named Kris Kristofferson.

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