Andy Logan provided Jerry Garcia's actual guitars--1955 "Alligator" Strat and 1943 "Jerry's Herringbone" Martin D-28--for this fresh version of "Friend of the Devil" featuring Stu Allen on lead, Alex Jordan on rhythm and Spirit Hustler's Jimmy Leslie on acoustic and Jules Leyhe on slide. Backed by Spirit Hustler rhythm section of Steve La Bella on bass and Adam Briere on drums with Jeremy Hoenig on percussion. Leslie is Frets Editor at Guitar Player magazine. See the December '22 Psychedelic Issue for Aficionado article on Logan's Grateful Guitars Foundation (p72), and the Frets Learn column (p82) on how to play "Friend of the Devil" three ways. The GG story can be found online at: https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/get-a-close-look-at-jerry-garcias-iconic-alligator-strat-in-this-encyclopedic-grateful-dead-guitar-collection. The Learn Lesson can be found at. https://guitarplayer.com/dec22-learn

"Friend Of The Devil" Grateful Guitars feat. Jimmy Leslie, Stu Allen, Alex Jordan & Jules Leyhe

I’m heart-shattered to say the least
I’ve lost my Spirit animal, he was a kingly Beast
I’m here in his honor, to make my peace
May his Spirit live forever
The Spirit of the Beast 

Beast came like a dream, sprung out from a tree
I did not choose him, he choose me 
He had a mystical presence, and wisdom rare to find 
In any sort of animal or even humankind

He came to know me better than I knew myself
I came to know him intimately as well 
I could sense when Beast was worried, knew when he felt safe 
We would become playful then drift in deepest sleep, me and 
The Spirit of The Beast

Might bring mischief or deep peace
Powerful, beautiful Beast
Spirit comes and Spirit goes 
Let the Spirit flow

One fateful day the Beast was taken away
Never had a chance to say goodbye, only left to wonder why
Maybe another needed Beast Angel more than me
I’m truly thankful for the opportunity
To have counted him as a brother, he was like a son to me
One day I’ll be reunited with my beautiful Beast
With his olive eyes, mischief smile
Slay my soul, my soul to keep
The Spirit of the Beast
Rest in Peace

Spirit of the Beast

Mine is a Gypsy Soul
Can’t hang round one location to long
When I feel the urge to move beyond
That’s when I know for sure
Mine is a Gypsy Soul

Mine is an open road
Take me away and wherever I roam
When I smell the rain and it sooths me so
That’s when I know for sure
Mine is an open road 

Mine is a wandering eye
Sight set on horizon sky
When lightning strikes the desert high
That’s when I realize
Mine is a wandering eye

Mine is a Gypsy Soul
Can’t hang round one location too long
When I feel the urge to move beyond
That’s when I know for sure
Mine is a Gypsy Soul

Mine is a Gypsy Soul (feat. Jetta Cole & Jason Crosby)

WhiteOut (Jimmy Leslie solo)

Honey, my Honey Moon
You sure look sweet tonight
Honey, my Honey Moon
You shine like a wedding night

Honey, my Honey Moon
I howl for you…I do

Honey Moon with your golden hue
I feel inspired standing under you
You shine like a beacon on a cold mountain night
Goddess of the golden light 

Honey, my Honey Moon
You sure look sweet tonight
Honey, my Honey Moon
You shine like a wedding night

Honey, my Honey Moon
I howl for you…I do

Will you take this man to be your man for the rest of time?
Will you make this woman shine like a diamond on high?

Honey Moon, drip your nectar down on me
Honey Moon, like honey from a bee
Honey Moon, drip your nectar down on me
Drippin’ on down

Honey Moon (feat. James Nash)

The most meaningful moments are the toughest to come by
Easy things never feel the same
For every ounce of stress, each time bested
Every sucker punch to the brain

Every time that turned borderline tragic  
Wound up worth it makin’ Hard-Fought Magic

I’m gettin’ used to paying endless dues 
Wish I could win like I lose
Some folks were born with an easier road
But I wouldn’t trade mine for no pot of gold

Every time that turned borderline tragic  
Wound up worth it makin’ Hard-Fought Magic

I’m not in it for short-term glory or greasy riches
I'll suffer the wounds and take the stitches
For that long game victory, a satisfied soul
A sense of purpose, feeling whole
Feeling blessed, loved 
Sharing the spoils of the road hard won
I'll take the pain, the good licks & the bad licks
Fulfillment comes makin’ Hard-Fought Magic

Hard-Fought Magic

I was trippin’ with the Devil last night
She looked like Gwen Stefani
Minds meltin’ fireside
Made a deal at a Black Rock party 

A Devil Deal

Hey boy what you got to offer?
I’m rich in soul 
Exactly what I come for
I’d like to take yours whole

Hey, what’s in it for me?
Don’t you worry now
I’ll fulfill your fantasy, believe me
You’ll be beggin’ for more 

A Devil Deal

We got down in the desert that night
Under the heavens out on the Playa 
Hot love, hella desire, succubus my soul on fire!  

Mornin’ light, time to roll, thank you for a sexy good time 
Lover, about what’s owed…nevermind
I’ll let it slide 
Believe me, the pleasure was mine
Do that to me one more time!

Devil Deal (feat. Jetta Cole)

Angels in the summer sky, angels teaching us to fly
Angels of devine light, God bless you
Angels made of stardust, waking on Earth among us
Angels in the sunshine, God bless you

Peace be with you wherever you roam
Please forgive us whenever we fall
Take us under your golden wings, hear us sing

Angels of Summertime!

Angels in the month of June, sail across the Honey Moon
Singing angelic tunes
Angels on fire, Fiya on da Playa
Burnin Man’s desire, we love you!

Peace be with you wherever you roam
Please forgive us whenever we fall
Take us under your golden wings, hear us sing

Angels of Summertime!

Angels of Summertime, giving meaning to our lives
From our hearts and from our minds
We thank you, God bless you, continue…

Peace be with you wherever you roam
Please forgive us whenever we fall
Take us under your golden wings, hear us sing 

Angels of Summertime…Sail across the Honey Moon

Angels of Summertime

I’m not here to worry anyone, no 
I’m willing to love anyone willing to, love me too

I’ve been a dreamer since my daze begun
Gonna go on dreamin’ till my dreamin daze are done
I’ve always been a dreamer, and I’m not the only one
We’re all Circlin’ the Sun

Rainbow children dance until the dawn
It goes on and on and they’re all different
All the colors bleed into one
One blood, when spun around 

And the world keeps on spinnin’, spinnin’ like a top 
Only thing for certain, it ain’t never gonna stop
We gotta rock da planet, we only get this one
We’re all Circlin’ the Sun

We’ve only just begun...We’re not the only ones

Circlin' the Sun

Gratitude Raga

Modern Classic Cosmic Rock from the San Francisco Bay Area
Jimmy Leslie, Vocals & Guitar – Jimmy Leslie (Guitar Player Mag, Guitarfish Fest, Honey Island Swamp Band, Shana Morrison) 
Steve La Bella, Bass (Mama’s Cookin’)
Jules Leyhe, Slide guitar – (The Allmond Brothers, Solo)
Jeremy Hoenig, Drums & Percussion (Melvin Seals & JGB)Adam Briere, drums (live)
Debut Album produced by Mikel Ross coming soon featuring Jetta Cole, Alex Jordan, Jason Crosby, James Nash, Eric McFadden, Christie Lenee, Candis Burton and Kerri Kelting Leslie. Recorded at Lucky Recording Company, Brisbane, CA. Engineered and Mixed by Travis Kasperbauer. Mastered at Rhythm Shack Studios, New Orleans by Jake Eckert and Jeff Watkins

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