uncle john's blog

R.I.P. Philip Whalen

from the Well, from digaman from gary gach: Phil passed out of life this morning. Poets read him poetry during his last 24 hours, and those who stayed to the end knew it was time when he began talking to his mother. A week ago, Blanche asked him if he wanted a milk shake, and he replied, "I want what they gave Socrates." The final smile now on his lips is that of a man who has just eaten a bowl of his favorite noodles. His body is on view at the zen hospice for two days.

by Christian Crumlish at 6/27/2002 09:32:21 AM

It looks like Lord Buckley is finally getting some attention: Salon.com People | Lord Buckley rides again!

by Christian Crumlish at 6/26/2002 09:26:24 AM

The Grape Defeats Katz (At Last!)

from the Zero list: June 12th, 2002 ... It's Official! Moby Grape has won a major victory against Matthew Katz!. The following cases have been ordered dismissed by San Francisco Superior Court judge James Robertson. The order of dimissal has been uploaded to the file area of Moby Grape's Yahoo! group. If you'll recall, back in 1997, the Grape won a major victory in the California Court of Appeals that affirmed the lower Superior Court ruling from a couple years earlier. This was posted on the website as well as appearing in the newspapers. Within a couple months, Katz filed a brand new "trial de novo" lawuit in Los Angeles and a series of counter suits ensued for the next five years, including defamation suits. Grace Slick, major newspapers, webmasters, Herbie Herbert, the attorneys and many others were sued by Katz. Katz was countersued by the band and this resulted in 5 separate lawsuits that were consolidated into one suit a few months ago in San Francisco Superior Court. Because Katz was unable to bring this to trial within 5 years, the whole thing was thrown out last week. This was partly because of some of the musicians, such as JA Miller's refusal to go a long with a settlement which was part of the consolidated cases. While it is possible for Katz to try and start this up again, it's unlikely, because there is not much left here anymore. There is "no there, there."

by Christian Crumlish at 6/20/2002 12:28:49 PM

McNally Long Strange Trip Promotion in San Rafael Aug 18

from David Dodd on the Well: McNally will be doing an event at the Jewish Community Center in San Rafael, co-sponsored by the Friends of the Civic Center Library (where I work), on August 18 at 7 pm. It's "In conversation with Paul Liberatore (local newspaper reporter) and with Special Musical Guests Pete Sears and Henry Kaiser." Should be fun. Web page at http://www.marinjcc.org/centerstage/artists.html Always loved that photo...

by Christian Crumlish at 6/19/2002 11:54:45 AM

Terrapin "Reunion" Cancelled

June 11, 2002 Posted: 3:11 PM EDT (1911 GMT)

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) --A county highway committee denied a permit to the promoters of a Grateful Dead reunion concert, saying the area could not handle the enormous crowd expected.

The Walworth County Highway Committee on Tuesday turned down the request by Clear Channel Entertainment to stage "Terrapin Station -- A Grateful Dead Family Reunion" August 3-4 in East Troy.

"You can imagine the amount of humanity that's going to converge on little old East Troy in Walworth County," said committee chairman Odell R. Gigante. "We only have 80 some sheriff deputies. Short of bringing in the National Guard we just couldn't handle it."

The two-day concert would have been the first time Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir staged a concert together since the death of Jerry Garcia, the Dead's leader and founder. Garcia died in 1995 of a heart attack.

Gigante said 200,000 were expected at event, but only 35,000 were allowed in the Alpine Valley Music Theatre.

by Christian Crumlish at 6/11/2002 01:31:22 PM

Hunter S. Thompson Neither Dead Nor Beat, Entirely

Check out this latest in teview in Las Vegas City Life, courtesy of SJ Weiand.

by Christian Crumlish at 6/7/2002 05:08:56 PM

The Book of the Dead (concert booklet from the Lyceum shows in '72)

by Christian Crumlish at 6/4/2002 12:43:12 AM