edger

Such a bummer, glad to see him this past summer and many times prior. His music will always be a part of me.

That is a bummer. I had a blast at every ABB show I was fortunate enough to attend. Quite the legacy.

Just heard - I'm very saddened by this news. To this day one of my all time greatest musical experiences is standing side stage at ABB beacon shows and getting to watch that man work. 
Opened my ears like no other. Reunited with Duane and Berry. Thanks for the music Butch. 

yes!  It's so retro, it's becoming cool again. 

Bump!
This year's cut of my Dark Solstice Mix is up.
Dark Solstice Mix 2016 ~ Ghetto Grooves
Hope you enjoy.

Dead & Company definitely appeals, although from what I've heard I would almost be more inclined to travel for JRAD.

Tonight Must Stash Hat will be playing at Cannabis Culture at 461 Church St in Toronto
from 9:30pm-12am
acoustic
You can buy weed and hash at this place without any license.
If you can't make it, you can livestream the show from Cannabis Cultures facebook page

Well...it's a sad day.
Kind of speechless really. 

I teach at Ryerson downtown Toronto which I would hazard to guess is one of, if not the most, diverse campuses in our country.  My students were looking for so much reassurance today...it was uncomfortable (like I have the answers).  Tried to give them the whole we will live speech too...and the world is full of positive people yadayada...then when they were working on their group projects I had New Speedway Boogie playing softly in the background...  I am fairly certain that very few if any would have known the origins but it somehow seemed fitting enough.

This is what I said on Facebook last night. It's all I got:
Let us not forget this: each of us can still choose to embody love, hope, tolerance, and compassion. And nobody has ever needed the president's permission to reach out to someone in need. All those things we tried to do to make the world a little better yesterday we can still do tomorrow, albeit through clouds of disappointment and uncertainty.
Much love, my friends. Let's keep on keepin' on.
 

ChrisP's recording of the August 5, 2016 show by the Chris Robinson Brotherhood at the Rusty Nail in Stowe, VT is now available via BitTorrent:
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=588530
Huge thanks to Chris for making the recording. Enjoy!
Aloha,
Brad

Yup....Reed fricken Matthis.  He solos on that bass like I have never heard.  They frolic along with all kinds of teases

So I finally go the chance to watch this the other day.  I was REALLY impressed.  I found the editing to be pretty seamless...great flow.  I really got a feel for how immersed you have been in your travels. Far more than I realized. I found myself thinking that in addition to being entertaining for a wide range of demographics that this would also make excellent "curriculum" and thought provoking learning content, particularly for youth, and especially youth that find themselves detached from musical or cultural roots. My sister and her partner are involved in engaging with inner city and newcomer youth through music and dance.  I feel their crew would get a lot out of this. The "researcher" in me has so many questions...would really love to know more about your process. Perhaps this forum isn't the right place to dig deep here but I certainly found myself wondering how you went about gaining access to some of the key people/gatekeepers involved in the film, whether it was difficult to build rapport/trust, did you have to manage others'  expectations, obtain permissions, etc.  
I didn't really find the sub-titles distracting. I found I didn't need them for the most part and ignored them, but was glad they were there for the odd word I didn't catch.
I was emotionally moved throughout the film on many different levels and for many different reasons.  The only thing I found a little jarring or less than appealing was the font and drumming interludes between scenes where "Zambia" would flash up.  That to me seemed slightly amateurish...but not a big deal...wouldn't deter me in any way.  I find myself wanting to see another episode and hope that this catches on.  While it would be a "little" (though not outlandish) stretch with what I teach (urban sustainability), I found myself thinking about how I could expose this to my students.  Is this something you are wanting passed around or perhaps you have other plans for distribution.
I felt the love and sweat that was poured into this.  Nice job!
Finally I was imagining/hoping that it was Phorbesie that took the plunge on that shot of the bungee jumping...woooooweeee.
Inspiring!

This looks fun!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/prophets-of-rage-set-defiant-tone-at-explosive-l-a-debut-20160601
 

Yes I think jamband.ca musical fundraiser would be fun and potentially bring some added traffic back here as well.  Maybe one in Ottawa and one in Hamilton or surrounding region.  

in the meantime donated
 

My son keeps lamenting the loss of "King"

Does that make you CNN? Hype it!
Loving the ads popping up on this site right now as I view this content
 

Where am I?
Looks good. Acclimatizing

While excited at the prospect of him writing new material...can't help but smell a hint of cheddar.
 
http://www.paulmccartney.com/news-blogs/news/paul-writes-new-music-for-skype-love-mojis
 

Yup!! Been on a Willie kick lately

Thanks for all the company and musical inspiration. Hope you're all feeling loved and surrounded by cheer.

Interstingly enough this version of The Eleven ended up segueing into a plowing version of Turn On Your Lovelight. Garcia quoted The Eleven a couple of times but all you have to do is listen to what Pigpen is saying/coercing during Lovelight to kinda understand how the Grateful Dead ended up being what they became. 
 
That's what it is all about.

thanks edger, i would love to check it out sometime!  i guess this week isn't the best opportunity since i will be very busy.  hopefully i'll be back down there again in the spring and can make some free time happen.