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I cannot recommend enough the new book by Addie Mahmassani, Air Split Open (2026: U Of Iowa Press). Mahmassani parses the Folk Music "Revival" by looking at how Odetta and Joan Baez used folk music to provide agency for women. They set the table for Bob Dylan. uipress.uiowa.edu/books/air-sp...

Do you think the San Diego teens grooved out when Robert Wyatt and Kevin Ayers sang "Why Are We Sleeping" during Soft Machine's opening set? Sadly, I'm guessing no (btw, Soft Machine--no "The"--were a trio again, as Andy Summers had been pushed out. By this time he had hooked up with The Animals).

As if last night's update wasn't enough, we have a new wave. Wise scholars--one in particular--have contributed numerous dates to the Youngbloods Performance History from 1966 to 1968, and I have updated the post (again). rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...

Thanks to scholarly reader input, we have discovered numerous new Youngbloods performance dates from the very early 1965-66 period. Folk-rockers played a lot of weird gigs in those days. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...

The Youngbloods were unique in that they were East Coast folkies who became West Coast hippies. I look in detail at the band's performing history from 1966 to '68. Their history is very different than other groups of that era. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...

The Grateful Dead were huge in New York, and that meant Manhattan. For a few years, however, they did try playing the Outer Boroughs. I look at the Dead's few New York City appearances outside of Manhattan. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

The Grateful Dead were huge in New York, and that meant Manhattan. For a few years, however, they did try playing the Outer Boroughs. I look at the Dead's few New York City appearances outside of Manhattan. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

According to McNally, Owsley sold the system to Bill Graham, so it could stay put at the Fillmore. Since the Dead played Fillmore after Vancouver (Aug 12-13 '66), I assume the system just stayed in place at Fillmore from then on. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2011/09/augu...

Had to let my pretty girl June go. The first part of her life was no good, but when we got her we tried our best to make the second part shine. Shy and subdued, but always patient and full of love. June (2015-2026): safe travels and endless love.

Jefferson Airplane were a foundational rock and roll band, by any accounting. But their live concert history is hard to find. I begin the task with a detailed look at Airplane shows from their start on August 13 '65 to the end of '65. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2026/07/jeff...

Bob Weir left Kingfish in August '76 because the Grateful Dead returned to touring. But Matt Kelly and Dave Torbert kept the band going, making two albums and touring Europe and the States. I enquire about their tour history from August '76 thru February '79 hooterollin.blogspot.com/2026/06/king...

Bob Weir left Kingfish in August '76 because the Grateful Dead returned to touring. But Matt Kelly and Dave Torbert kept the band going, making two albums and touring Europe and the States. I enquire about their tour history from August '76 thru February '79 hooterollin.blogspot.com/2026/06/king...

In the 1970s, the rock concert industry exploded, and they needed new, larger venues. Not all of them worked, however. On July 7, 1974 Richie Havens & Roger McGuinn headlined at tiny Islip Speedway, in Long Island. Things did not go well. I enquire. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2026/05/july...

In the 1970s, the rock concert industry exploded, and they needed new, larger venues. Not all of them worked, however. On July 7, 1974 Richie Havens & Roger McGuinn headlined at tiny Islip Speedway, in Long Island. Things did not go well. I enquire. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2026/05/july...

The Grateful Dead are a California band from San Francisco, but there's more than one California. Highway 99 runs up through the fertile center of the state. I look at the Dead's 60s history in the "other" California. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...

The Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood opened in 1964. In early 1966, The Whisky aligned its booking policy with its sister club The Trip. I review the intersection between The Whisky and The Trip between January and May 1966. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-...

The Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood opened in 1964. In early 1966, The Whisky aligned its booking policy with its sister club The Trip. I review the intersection between The Whisky and The Trip between January and May 1966. rockprosopography101.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-...

Too Loose Ta Truck, w Phil Lesh, Terry Haggerty, John Allair and Steve Mitchell, only played 6 gigs back in 1976. It was Phil's only bar band. Why? I review their history, such as it is, in detail. It seems to have been about making a living. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2026/02/too-...

In late 1974, with the rock concert business bigger than ever, Bill Graham tried to re-start the local concert scene that had defined the Fillmore in the day. Three local bands would headline Winterland for $2 on a Tuesday night. It almost worked. rockarchaeology101.blogspot.com/2026/01/bill...

People have asked my reflections on Bob Weir's death, but only my sister got the long answer from me. open.substack.com/pub/gina19e/...

The Grateful Dead played UC Berkeley's Greek Theatre 29 times. Their first performance there was on October 1, 1967. We have just an ad, a concert photo and a brief review. I enquire about what we can know from those. lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2025/12/octo...

Jerry Garcia played Keystone Berkeley 243 times 1972-84), mostly with the Garcia Band. Yet for all that, no one ever discusses that there was almost always an opening act. I enquire about this forgotten slice of JGB history. hooterollin.blogspot.com/2020/04/acou...

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...