The Flying Burrito Brothers were The seminal country rock band in '68, and the New Riders weren't far behind in '70. By 1978, however, both bands' were wobbling. They briefly merged. I review two short, strange tours in Spring 78. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2025/09/flyi...

The Flying Burrito Brothers were The seminal country rock band in '68, and the New Riders weren't far behind in '70. By 1978, however, both bands' were wobbling. They briefly merged. I review two short, strange tours in Spring 78. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2025/09/flyi...

Undiscovered Garcia country, even now: a reel with two unreleased Peter Rowan tracks with Jerry Garcia has surfaced. Recorded August 21, 1973 at the Record Plant. 4 other tracks were released on Rowan's 1979 Texican Badman album. Updated an old blog. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2011/10/apri...

By the '90s, the Grateful Dead were hugely popular in New England, playing big shows for the same promoters over and over. Those promoters got established in the mid-70s. I review the Dead live in Boston and New England from 1973-76. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

By the '90s, the Grateful Dead were hugely popular in New England, playing big shows for the same promoters over and over. Those promoters got established in the mid-70s. I review the Dead live in Boston and New England from 1973-76. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

The live rock concert business exploded in the 1970s. Promoters tried to harness the growth in all sorts of ways. One forgotten event was the huge festival at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA on July 8 '72. 200K showed up. It poured with rain. I enquire rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2025/08/july...

The live rock concert business exploded in the 1970s. Promoters tried to harness the growth in all sorts of ways. One forgotten event was the huge festival at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA on July 8 '72. 200K showed up. It poured with rain. I enquire rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2025/08/july...

Live rock music in Palo Alto had nearly died in the early 70s, but it came back strong after 1974. I look at all the rock concerts in Palo Alto and Stanford U from 1974-77, the high water mark for live rock in the area. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2025/07/palo...

Live rock music in Palo Alto had nearly died in the early 70s, but it came back strong after 1974. I look at all the rock concerts in Palo Alto and Stanford U from 1974-77, the high water mark for live rock in the area. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2025/07/palo...

By Fall '73, the New Riders of The Purple Sage reached high water. They had a hit album, were drawing bigger crowds and they had cut formal ties to the Dead. I review their performance history for Oct thru Dec '73, until Dave Torbert left the band. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2025/06/new-...

By Fall '73, the New Riders of The Purple Sage reached high water. They had a hit album, were drawing bigger crowds and they had cut formal ties to the Dead. I review their performance history for Oct thru Dec '73, until Dave Torbert left the band. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2025/06/new-...

Seeing Albert Lee and his band at El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos CA (Santa Cruz County). His playing, as the saying goes, is clear as country water and wild as Mountain Dew.

SF's Boarding House, at 960 Bush St in Lower Nob Hill, was an important rock club in the 1970s. I look at all the bookings at the Boarding House from January thru June 1972. Great acts came through, but the club wasn't a big enough room. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2025/05/960-...

SF's Boarding House, at 960 Bush St in Lower Nob Hill, was an important rock club in the 1970s. I look at all the bookings at the Boarding House from January thru June 1972. Great acts came through, but the club wasn't a big enough room. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2025/05/960-...

David Nelson Band playing right now at Felton Music Hall in the Santa cruz Mountains (Dave seated, drummer Wally Ingram behind). Everyone should drop by (easier said than done I know).

On Dec 6 '80, the Grateful Dead played an acoustic show in Mill Valley for about 60 young muscular dystrophy patients. This event opened the door to Garcia for playing acoustic benefits. I look into the arcs of Dead and Garcia benefit shows over the decades. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2025/04/mill...

Berkeley had a growing local rock scene in 1967, but only one club for bands to play. The New Orleans House, on 1505 San Pablo Avenue, had booked rock bands since late '66. I look at all New Orleans House bookings from October through December '67 rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2025/04/1505...

The Whisky-A-Go-Go in West Hollywood had been a center of the rock explosion in the 60s. Even in 1972, it was still an important gig. I look at Whisky performers from June through Sept '72. Oddly, the Whisky was the showcase for progressive rock. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2025/03/whis...

In 1975, with the Grateful Dead on hiatus from touring, Keith & Donna Godchaux formed a band to promote their new album. I detail all the known performances of the group. Billy K played drums for much of the time. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2025/02/keit...

In 1975, with the Grateful Dead on hiatus from touring, Keith & Donna Godchaux formed a band to promote their new album. I detail all the known performances of the group. Billy K played drums for much of the time. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2025/02/keit...

In 1972, a lot rock fans had never seen Jefferson Airplane. Their final tour sold tons of tickets, but didn't go that well. No one realized it was the end of the line. I review the Jefferson Airplane's touring in 1972. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2025/01/jeff...

The Grateful Dead were popular in Boston, but initially they played there a lot less than you might think. I look at the history of Grateful Dead shows in New England from 1970-72. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2024/12/grat...

The Grateful Dead were popular in Boston, but initially they played there a lot less than you might think. I look at the history of Grateful Dead shows in New England from 1970-72. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2024/12/grat...

The modern rock concert evolved from SF ballrooms in early '66. It's no surprise that Berkeley attempted to have its own rock concert scene at the same time. I review all the rock concerts in Berkeley in nearby from July '67 through year's end. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/12/berk...

The Family Dog on 660 Great Highway in SF folded in Aug '70, but the ballroom was open for 2 more years. I document all the known shows at the Friends & Relations Hall from 1970-72. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2024/11/660-...

When did you first see the the GratefulDead? I review the first time future band members saw the ban in concert. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2024/10/firs...

1967 was the Summer Of Love, so White Star Tuna tried to rope in young married buyers by promoting two hip concerts with Moby Grape and The Doors at Oakland Coliseum. Psychedelia wasn't ready for sponsors yet, it seems. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/10/july...

Santa Cruz and Monterey were among the first cities to have their own underground rock adventures in the sixties. I enquire about psychedelic events in 1967 at The Barn near Santa Cruz and at the Monterey Pop Festival. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2024/09/the-...

Berkeley's New Orleans House, at 1505 San Pablo Ave (near Hopkins) was the city's first rock club. As part of my series reviewing live rock shows in Berkeley in 1967, I look at all the performers at New Orleans House from July through September '67. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/09/1505...

On September 5, 1982, @GratefulDead opened the final day of the US Festival near LA. The US Festival, though mostly forgotten now, was a critical event for the future of rock concerts and the Dead were right in the middle of it. I enquire: lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2024/08/sept...

The live rock concert market was exploding in 1967, and Berkeley was trying to find its place. In this post, I look at all the concerts in and near Berkeley from April through June 1967. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/08/berk...

As rock audiences aged, nightclubs became more important. The Long Branch in Berkeley was the launch point for many bands. I look the late 1973 bookings. It was a long way to the top. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2024/07/2504...

In 1967, Berkeley was home to new rock bands and thriving opposition to the Vietnam War. On May 23 '67, Country Joe & The Fish played for free on campus and drowned out a protest. The local paper was thrilled. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/07/may-...

On another site, Kinks legend Dave Davies reported jamming with Jerry Garcia. I looked into, it and determined that it had to be around Nov 29 '69. No other weekend works. Musta been a fun afternoon. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2024/06/nove...

The surf was up on Manresa Beach (near Watsonville CA on the Monterey Bay) on April 27 '24. I think this was a Saturday morning surfing class

Berkeley's New Orleans House, at 1505 San Pablo Ave (near Hopkins) was the city's first rock club. As part of my series reviewing live rock shows in Berkeley in 1967, I look at all the performers at New Orleans House from April thru June '67. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/06/1505...

Santa Cruz, CA, just 75 mi S of San Francisco, was one of the first places to have its "own" Fillmore. The Barn was only open for a brief time, but lots of interesting things happened. I look into Santa Cruz and Monterey concerts for 1965-66. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-...

When live rock concerts exploded in SF in 1967, Berkeley didn't want to miss out. I will look at all the rock concerts in Berkeley, Oakland and the East Bay in 1967. The first part is January thru March. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/05/berk...

The Grateful Dead show at Tulsa Pavilion on Feb 6 '79 is the last show for which there is no existing tape. Scott R was there, however, and sent me his handwritten setlists, so we know for sure what was played. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2020/08/febr...

When the GratefulDead played SF's Human Be-In on Jan 14 '67, they were joined by a harmonica player and a flute player. I definitively ID'd the harp player, and I'm hoping someone can ID the flautist. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2024/04/spec...

The Oakland Coliseum Arena was a major rock concert venue in the 20th century. But it took a while. The 2nd concert there was a debacle. I look at the March 25 '67 show by Eric Burdon and The Animals. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/03/marc...

In 1970, Elvin Bishop had gone solo and would release his 2nd album. He toured hard, playing gigs large and small. I look at the complete Elvin Bishop 1970 performance history. A snapshot of an era. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2024/03/elvi...

Berkeley's New Orleans House, at 1505 San Pablo Ave (at Hopkins St), was the city's first rock club. I look at all the performers, starting with January>March 1967. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/03/1505...

Chesley Millikin isn't a big name for @GratefulDead fans, but he he should be. Millikin (1934-2001) was the link for some of the most important moments in Dead history. I sketch out his only-in-the-60s story. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2024/02/ches...

The Grateful Dead show in Tulsa on February 6 1979 has once again passed by without notice. Feb 6 ‘79 remains the latest Dead show for which we have no tape. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2020/08/febr...

Continuing an old series (in a long-dormant blog), I look at rock concerts in Berkeley and the East Bay from October through December '66. At the time, Berkeley was a huge source of bands and fans, but there was nowhere to play. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/02/berk...

Continuing an old series (in a long-dormant blog), I look at rock concerts in Berkeley and the East Bay from October through December '66. At the time, Berkeley was a huge source of bands and fans, but there was nowhere to play. berkeleyfolk.blogspot.com/2024/02/berk...

Lake Tahoe, CA, had a lost psychedelic scene in the 60s, largely forgotten. Bay Area teens saw Fillmore bands in a beautiful resort. Part 2 of my enquiry, looking at concerts in 1968-69. We will not pass this way again. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2024/01/lake...

@JerryGarcia broadcast his performances on Stanford's KZSU from 1962 to '88. In part 2, I review his KZSU shows from 1973 onwards, some quite forgotten: w/Merl, Old And In The Way, JGB, the Dead. #RockHistory lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2019/04/jerr...

@JerryGarcia broadcast his performances on Stanford's KZSU from 1962 to '88. In part 2, I review his KZSU shows from 1973 onwards, some quite forgotten: w/Merl, Old And In The Way, JGB, the Dead. #RockHistory lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2019/04/jerr...