• Remembering Quincy Jones and The Grateful Dead having fun on Stage with the The Jones Gang Incident

  • Nov 8 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Remembering Quincy Jones and The Grateful Dead having fun on Stage with the The Jones Gang Incident

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  • Phil Lesh: A Tribute to a Musical IconIn this episode of the Deadhead Cannabis Show, Larry Mishkin discusses the significance of the Grateful Dead's concert on November 4, 1977, at Colgate University, along with various music news updates, tributes to Phil Lesh, and reflections on Quincy Jones's legacy. The conversation highlights the dynamics of the band during the concert, the impact of newer jam bands like Goose, and the importance of preserving musical legacies through releases like Dave's Picks. In this episode, Larry discusses the latest music news, particularly focusing on the Grateful Dead's legacy and their recent box set releases. He reflects on the band's unique performances and the significance of their music. The conversation then shifts to marijuana legalization efforts, particularly in Florida, where a recent ballot measure was rejected despite public support. Larry expresses disappointment in the political landscape surrounding marijuana and emphasizes the benefits of legalization. The episode concludes with a deep dive into a specific Grateful Dead performance, highlighting the band's improvisational style and the joy their music brings to fans.TakeawaysThis episode was recorded on Election Day, November 5th.The Grateful Dead's show on November 4, 1977, is a highlight.The Jones Gang incident showcased the band's playful dynamics.Goose represents the new generation of jam bands.Phil Lesh's influence on music and improvisation is profound.Quincy Jones's legacy in music is celebrated.Dave's Picks Volume 52 features a remarkable concert.The importance of preserving musical history through recordings.Larry reflects on his personal experiences with the Grateful Dead.The episode blends cannabis culture with music appreciation. Music brings joy and relaxation after a long day.The Grateful Dead's legacy continues to inspire new generations.Unique performances can redefine classic songs.Marijuana legalization faces political challenges despite public support.The benefits of marijuana legalization are well-documented.Music and cannabis culture often intersect in meaningful ways.The improvisational nature of the Grateful Dead's music is a hallmark of their performances.Public sentiment can sometimes clash with political decisions.The Grateful Dead's music remains timeless and relevant.Engaging with music and cannabis responsibly enhances the experience.Sound Bites"This is a special episode being taped on Election Day.""It's just a big love fest with all these guys.""Phil has changed my life.""Quincy was the man I won my first Grammy with.""It's a wonderful, wonderful show.""You just don't know what you're missing out on.""It's just cool to hear it.""This is a pretty amazing second set.""It's a very cool segue from one into the other.""It's a must hear.""It's a wonderful part of the show.""It's a very unfortunate thing that this happened.""People in Florida are gonna smoke marijuana anyway.""It's a great way to end this wonderful show."Chapters00:00Introduction and Context of the Episode03:45Exploring the Grateful Dead's November 4, 1977 Show11:34The Jones Gang Incident and Band Dynamics16:49Music News: Goose and Gen 3 Jam Bands20:51Tributes to Phil Lesh and Reflections on Legacy25:30Remembering Quincy Jones: A Musical Legend30:06Dave's Picks Volume 52: A Review36:30Celebrating Music and New Releases38:53Exploring the Grateful Dead's Legacy44:17Marijuana News and Legalization Efforts01:01:01Deep Dive into Grateful Dead Performances01:09:55Closing Thoughts and Reflections LARRY'S NOTES:Grateful Dead November 11, 1977 (47 years ago)Cotterrell GymnasiumColgate UniversityHamilton, NYGrateful Dead Live at Cotterrell Gym, Colgate U on 1977-11-04 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Dave’s Picks #12 This show literally “popped up out of nowhere” during the very famous fall tour of the very famous 1977 year of touring. On November 1st they played in Detroit’s legendary Cobo Hall. The next night up in Toronto. They had Nov. 3 set for Utica, NY but the show fell through a few weeks before. They were still set for Rochester on Nov. 5th (which was released as Dick’s Picks #34) and Binghamton on Nov. 7th. So less than 4 weeks before this show, while already hitting the road, negotiations began for this show which were only finalized the night before. Cotterrell gym on the Colgate campus is a small venue. Think large high school gym with pull out bleachers. There were only 3,000 folks at the show. But 2300 of them were held for Colgate students so only 700 were sold to the public or really the Deadheads. A tough ticket as the Heads used to say. But those who made it in had a ball and saw one of the best shows of the year. One of those shows that lots of Deadheads wished they had seen. This version of the show from Archive, is an audience tape and a great contrast to other episodes where we have featured Dead show clips from audience tapes. This one was...
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