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The Grateful Dead

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Dead Winter Carpenters: Not Your Typical Virtuoso Punky Bluegrass Combo

    Dead Winter Carpenters are another group of virtuoso musicians toiling in bluegrass obscurity. But it shouldn't--and won't always--be that way? Though it would be easy to write this band off as another Yonder Mountain String Band or Trampled by Turtles knock-off giving a punk spin to tradgrass as t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2012

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our April 19 Issue

    This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. What are our 10 favorite awkward dance moves at Coachella? How close does Dark Star Orchestra get to The Grateful ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2012

    Dark Star Orchestra at McDowell Mountain Music Festival

    See also: A Look at the Creamy Radio Stage at McDowell Mountain Music Festival See also: Galactic's Robert Mercurio on Carnivale Electricos See also: Ozomatli, Galactic, and More at McDowell Mountain Music Festival Dark Star Orchestra McDowell Mountain Music Festival at Compound Grill Saturday, A ... More >>

  • Music

    January 5, 2012

    Arizona Local Fest 2012 @ The Sail Inn

    See also: A Look at the Creamy Radio Stage at McDowell Mountain Music Festival See also: Galactic's Robert Mercurio on Carnivale Electricos See also: Ozomatli, Galactic, and More at McDowell Mountain Music Festival Dark Star Orchestra McDowell Mountain Music Festival at Compound Grill Saturday, A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2011

    Scottsdale Resident Jerry Lawson of The Persuasions To Perform on NBC's The Sing Off

    The Persuasions in 1972​The idea of Scottsdale resident Jerry Lawson, onetime leader of The Persuasions, one of the most prominent a cappella group of '60s and '70s, competing on NBC's a cappella competition The Sing Off seems crazy. But that's exactly what happened last season, when the ... More >>

  • Music

    December 1, 2011

    Grateful Dead Drummer Mickey Hart Taps the Cosmos

    The Persuasions in 1972​The idea of Scottsdale resident Jerry Lawson, onetime leader of The Persuasions, one of the most prominent a cappella group of '60s and '70s, competing on NBC's a cappella competition The Sing Off seems crazy. But that's exactly what happened last season, when the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Fugazi: Five "Waiting Room" Listening Essentials

    What do Fugazi and The Grateful Dead have in common? The similarities go beyond diehard fans and a few experimental instrumental tracks. These Washington, D.C. post-hardcore juggernauts have joined the ranks of live-oriented acts like The Grateful Dead and Phish by sharing an archive of over 800 li ... More >>

  • Music

    November 17, 2011

    Lotus @ The Compound Grill

    What do Fugazi and The Grateful Dead have in common? The similarities go beyond diehard fans and a few experimental instrumental tracks. These Washington, D.C. post-hardcore juggernauts have joined the ranks of live-oriented acts like The Grateful Dead and Phish by sharing an archive of over 800 li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Payton Curry, What Are You Listening To?

    Payton Curry​Payton J. CurryThe chef recently launched a pop-up concept at the Welcome Diner. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Cat Power Radio. It's been one of those weeks for me. I don't do radio at all. What's the last song played ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Grateful Dead Movie from 1977 Will Be in Theaters for One Night (4/20, Obvi)

    Flashbacks are free, but the popcorn's gonna cost ya.​The creatively-titled The Grateful Dead Movie, directed by Jerry Garcia, will be back in theaters for one night. That night is April 20 -- 4/20 -- which adds to the fun.  The film was shot in 1974 at one of the band's legendary five- ... More >>

  • Music

    December 2, 2010

    Dark Star Orchestra's New Tour Features Grateful Dead Setlists From the Town's DSO's Playing

    Flashbacks are free, but the popcorn's gonna cost ya.​The creatively-titled The Grateful Dead Movie, directed by Jerry Garcia, will be back in theaters for one night. That night is April 20 -- 4/20 -- which adds to the fun.  The film was shot in 1974 at one of the band's legendary five- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Yo Gabba Gabba!, Dark Star Orchestra, Brother Ali, and More in This Week's Issue

    Yo Gabba Gabba! shows kids the right way to have a good time.​Say no more, elitist parents: Yo Gabba Gabba! isn't just for kids anymore. What other children's show features awesome musical performances by some pretty big names on every episode? Kids love the music and parents like the substantial ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Jam Band Charity: Deadheads and Phish Phans Focus on Giving

    ​Hardcore fans of jam bands are a very giving, as are the bands they support. The Grateful Dead recently donated some band memorabilia to a charity auction, while Phishheads/Phans (call them what you will) have raised and distributed over $1 million for charity organizations started by fans of the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2010

    Grateful Get-Together

    ​Hardcore fans of jam bands are a very giving, as are the bands they support. The Grateful Dead recently donated some band memorabilia to a charity auction, while Phishheads/Phans (call them what you will) have raised and distributed over $1 million for charity organizations started by fans of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Music

    June 10, 2010

    Crystal Castles, Against Me!, and Blitzen Trapper; June 8 Was a Record-Release Bonanza

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Getting Grateful

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Music

    February 4, 2010

    The 10 Best Tribute Bands of All Time

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2009

    Hippie heroes

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Music

    April 2, 2009

    Dark Star Orchestra

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2008

    Over the Weekend: Arizona Fetish Prom, Summer of Sound and Fake Mustaches

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2008

    “Rock the Vine” at Kokopelli Winery Pays Homage to ‘70s Without the Hustle

    Photo by Spring Eselgroth.Xtra Ticket playing at Grateful Thursdays.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars.The show: Grateful Thursdays at 910 Live. The look: A strip club next to a U-Haul that has been taken over by hippies. The smell: Men's cologne, da club, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2008

    That '70s Fest

    Yo, that’s bad meanin’ good

  • Music

    January 3, 2008

    Dan and the Deadhead

    The music that moved Dan Wilson and Al Franken in '07

  • Music

    April 5, 2007

    Dark Star Orchestra: Reviving the Dead

    The set lists remain the same

  • Music

    December 7, 2006

    Sonic Youth

    Destroyed Room: B-Sides & Rarities
    (Geffen)

  • Music

    April 6, 2006

    Pretty Girls Make Saves

    Indie rock teams up with a baseball video game. No, really

  • Music

    March 2, 2006

    Loose Fur

    Born Again in the U.S.A.
    (Drag City)

  • Calendar

    August 11, 2005

    deZurrection

    Tempe gallery bows out

  • News

    June 16, 2005

    Letters

    Letters from the issue of Thursday, June 16, 2005

  • Music

    June 2, 2005

    Spin City

    Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST HIGH-CONCEPT RESTAURANT

    Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

  • Film

    September 2, 2004

    Party Train

    Janis, the Dead, the Band, and others take the happiest trip of their lives

  • Music

    August 19, 2004

    Dave Matthews Band

    Another summer, another tour

  • Music

    November 27, 2003

    GFB The Movement

    Undestroyable (Movement Music Records)

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003
  • Film

    November 22, 2001

    Jerry Meander

    Grateful Dawg isn't quite alive enough to be Dead

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Head Shop

    The Headquarters

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Music

    November 23, 2000

    Write or Wrong

    Our quarterly roundup of music books lets us get lost with Chet Baker, nasty with Bill Monroe and saved by Al Green, while Ted Nugent teaches us that happiness really is a warm gun

  • Music

    January 6, 2000

    Obsessions, Passions, Perversions

    New Times music critics reveal their deepest, darkest record-buying secrets

  • Music

    July 22, 1999

    At Long Lost Live?

    In search of the historic double live album . . . who started it, and who finally finished it off?

  • Music

    July 18, 1996

    Tune Town

    Your guide to H.O.R.D.E. White-boy dreads and a hemp-cloth hacky sack are recommended, but no longer required.

  • News

    December 5, 1995

    THE DEAD RETURN

    . . . DEADHEADS, MARIJUANA SMOKE AND LAWMEN TRAIL IN THE WAKE. BUT THIS TIME MIGHT BE DIFFERENT.

  • Music

    December 5, 1995

    BETTER OFF DEADPHOENIX NATIVE VINCE WELNICK MAKES GOOD ON GRATEFUL EXPECTATIONS

    . . . DEADHEADS, MARIJUANA SMOKE AND LAWMEN TRAIL IN THE WAKE. BUT THIS TIME MIGHT BE DIFFERENT.

  • Music

    October 19, 1995

    Phish Tale

    . . . DEADHEADS, MARIJUANA SMOKE AND LAWMEN TRAIL IN THE WAKE. BUT THIS TIME MIGHT BE DIFFERENT.

  • Film

    September 21, 1995

    JERRY'S KIDS

    . . . DEADHEADS, MARIJUANA SMOKE AND LAWMEN TRAIL IN THE WAKE. BUT THIS TIME MIGHT BE DIFFERENT.

  • Music

    August 23, 1995

    NO MORE SATURDAY NIGHTS? WILL WE SURVIVE?WHAT JERRY GARCIA'S PASSING MEANS TO NON-DEADHEADS, AND A LOOK AT WHO MIGHT REPLACE HIM

    . . . DEADHEADS, MARIJUANA SMOKE AND LAWMEN TRAIL IN THE WAKE. BUT THIS TIME MIGHT BE DIFFERENT.

  • News

    August 23, 1995

    HAVE A NICE TRIPDEADHEADS MAKE ONE MORE PILGRIMAGE--TO SAY GOODBYE

    . . . DEADHEADS, MARIJUANA SMOKE AND LAWMEN TRAIL IN THE WAKE. BUT THIS TIME MIGHT BE DIFFERENT.

  • News

    January 20, 1994

    JOE ARPAIO'S TENT CITY

    . . . DEADHEADS, MARIJUANA SMOKE AND LAWMEN TRAIL IN THE WAKE. BUT THIS TIME MIGHT BE DIFFERENT.

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