Two Kinds of People…

There are only two kinds of people in this world:

1. People who want to live their lives by their own rules
2. People who want to tell others how to live

If you’re in the second group, kindly go fuck yourselves with a fire hose. ~jg

Authors Note: All opinions expressed here are just that: opinions. If you don’t like mine, I probably won’t like yours either. Let’s just nod, and walk away. Maybe come back with solutions instead of opinions. Because of the two, only solutions actually matter.

New York Native Jamie Gray is a Conjurer of Bytes, Notes & Words; Seeker of Truth, Peace, & Harmony.

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This month so far…

This month so far…

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Led Zeppelin Win “Stairway To Heaven” Copyright Battle As Supreme Court Declines To Hear Case

The copyright case against Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” has officially been put to rest after the Supreme Court declined to hear the case, upholding the decision made back in March.

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David Byrne on Voter Suppression, Self-Improvement, and Why the Talking Heads Still Won’t Reunite

David Byrne on Voter Suppression, Self-Improvement, and Why the Talking Heads Still Won’t Reunite

As “American Utopia” makes the festival rounds, Byrne explains the way he woke up to political activism and how he’s staying busy in the pandemic.

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30 Years Ago: Bruce Hornsby Plays His First Grateful Dead Show

Seems like yesterday. I think Hornsby brought musical elements back to the Dead that hadn’t really been around since Keith died…and then drove them higher. He was no Pig Pen, but the first time he sat in with the band, he seemed like he belonged there, riding along on the bus to never-everland.

#GratefulDead

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JJ Grey & Mofro Perform ‘Brighter Days’ At Waterfront Blues Festival In 2016: Pro-Shot Video

One of the best free concerts I ever saw…and after the show, J.J. popped out of the bus when we knocked on the door, and posed for pics with the kids ?. Good times…definitely ‘Brighter Days’ than this pandemic hell we now find ourselves in, with alligators up to our asses.JJ Grey & Mofro Perform ‘Brighter Days’ At Waterfront Blues Festival In 2016: Pro-Shot Video https://bit.ly/35C9KKfhttps://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jambase.com%2Farticle%2Fjj-grey-mofro-brighter-days-waterfront-blues-festival-2016-video&h=AT01U3q8FRgLy3-92XJu5av8X4B_35LGJTBC-1dWFNPYQzdRDmgBDyQ6vZeyd2JiJW07kJj2YPsQfFFYfxjbdYFtpwmWhb2kNtusDDGRStFMZ0m0opj4o-SVfr8Wrg&s=1

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Hanging Tree Guitars: The Wood’s ‘Not Good, Not Bad, Not Ugly – Just Strange’

Freeman Vines is an African American luthier who creates what have been called “contemporary art sculptures hidden as guitars” out of old wood, some of it from a tree used for a lynching.

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Why Dee Snider Had ‘Trepidation’ in Twisted Sister’s Early Days

Twisted Sister was one of the first 18+ shows I ever saw. It was 1978 or 79 I guess, so I was 16 or 17 at the time, back when IDs were paper and had no photos. Twisted Sister had played Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, NY before, and been banned from playing there. But…for some reason, the club rescinded the ban and let them play the show. Zebra opened for them I think…though that might’ve been a different show I got really wasted at. Who knows?
Anyway, long story short…I got really wasted and Twisted Sister rocked the bar…and got banned again, (this time I think forever) and then went on to become a household name instead of a NY Area metal band that got kicked out of almost everyplace they played.
Fuck the critics and censors. Live your own music.

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Neil Young – Lookin’ For A Leader 2020 (Official Music Video)

Neil is back with an unplugged attack on an unhinged president. Lookin’ For A Leader 2020 feels a lot like the old days.

 https://youtu.be/c0cOUDwKl9k

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How Mickey Hart Commemorates Jerry Garcia’s Death

 Mickey Hart Commemorates Jerry Garcia’s Death https://bit.ly/33IqUF7

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‘Aoxomoxoa’ Taught the Grateful Dead How Not to Make a Record

‘Aoxomoxoa’ Taught the Grateful Dead How Not to Make a Record

New collection of ‘Workingman’s Dead’ rehearsals shows how the band changed its approach in the studio.

by Dave Lifton
Ultimate Classic Rock / 2020-07-01 11:27

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/grateful-dead-aoxomoxa-sessions/

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Jerry Garcia Estate Releases Limited Edition ‘Bicycle Day’ Poster ~ LIVE music blog

Limited Edition Jerry Poster?!
OK…But what the hell is Bicycle Day?

https://livemusicblog.com/news/jerry-garcia-estate-limited-edition-bicycle-day-poster/

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David Nelson Reflects on Writing and Recording with Robert Hunter

David Nelson Reflects on Writing and Recording with Robert Hunter – Relix
https://bit.ly/3cgO1aS

https://relix.com/articles/detail/david-nelson-reflects-on-writing-and-recording-with-robert-hunter/

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Park Theater | Widespread Panic

not a bad way to spend an hour or so of this lockdown. free live music is always a gift. even if it’s from a few years ago.
checkout free widespread panic webcast on nugs.net Sunday night.

https://widespreadpanic.com/shows/2017-10-29-las-vegas-nv-park-theater/

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Singer-songwriter John Prine dies from coronavirus aged 73

Very sad news today, as one of the world’s greatest songwriters, John Prine, passes away from CoronaVirus. Not sure any amount of weed smoked can produce that ‘Illegal Smile’ today…but I’m certainly going to try.
Each and every bong hit today will be dedicated to you, John. Thank you for ALL the musical love. ?

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/john-prine-death-coronavirus-death-age-cause-covid-19-a9454141.html

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Netflix Details New Documentary Series, ‘Crazy Finger: The Untold Story Of Jerry Garcia’s Missing Digit’

Do you know how Jerry lost his finger? I remember all the rumours and fan theories, back in the day. The #Truth is just a few clicks away (on Netflix April 17th)!

#JerryGarcia #GratefulDead #netflix #documentary #music
Jerry Garcia Grateful Dead

https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/jerry-garcia-missing-finger-netflix-documentary-series/

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Remembering Ron ‘Pigpen’ McKernan With 10 Early Grateful Dead Performances [Listen]

I never got to see the Dead with Pig Pen…my first show was a few years after he was replaced, when Keith and Donna joined the Band. I didn’t really know what I was was missing until I started to collect live show recordings a few years later and was like… “What’s this?!? This doesn’t sound like the Grateful Dead!” not realizing why it sounded so different…so bluesy, so raw…why? One guy…and a whole lot of rockin’ soul.
After that, I couldn’t stop listening to Bear’s Choice. It became my favorite Dead album…for a while. I don’t think I have an actual favorite Dead album now, but at any given time there’s always one you just have to hear. Over and over. Really Loud.
Bears Choice is THE Pig Pen album in my opinion.
Whether you love the Pig…or have never heard the Grateful Dead with him on keyboard, vocals and harmonica…you gotta check out the live tracks in this link!

#jg
#GratefulDead #PigPen #LiveMusic

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‘Hot Rats’ at 50: How Frank Zappa busted up his band, moved to L.A. and helped invent jazz-rock

‘Hot Rats’ at 50: How Frank Zappa busted up his band, moved to L.A. and helped invent jazz-rock
#MusicHistory #Zappa #HotRats

Original Source: Chicago Tribune http://bit.ly/2IrQu5g

https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-frank-zappa-hot-rats-50-0315-20200306-fgcoll2p4bgcbediga543pncze-story.html

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Robert Plant Books First U.S. Tour With New Band Saving Grace

Robert Plant mapped out the first U.S. tour with his his new band, Saving Grace.

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The lineup features Suzy Dian (vocals), Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars), Matt Worley (banjo, acoustic and baritone guitars, cuatro) and Oli Jefferson (percussion).

Read More: Robert Plant Books First U.S. Tour With New Band Saving Grace | http://bit.ly/2vzInAQ

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When Deadheads descended on Albany

ah the good old days. actually, I always got into a lot of trouble at Albany shows. cops were never kind.
it’s hard to believe the last grateful dead show was almost 25 years ago. it feels almost like it was just the other day.

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/When-Deadheads-descended-on-Albany-15036255.php

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