"Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson

"Winterqueen" by Phish

"Back to You" by John Mayer

"Stop This Train" by John Mayer

"The Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston

"More Than Words"  by Extreme

"Careless Whispers" by George Michael

"The Mountains Win Again" by Blues Traveler

A live performance by Madison, Wisconsin's Honor Among Thieves band at the Crystal Corner Bar in 1987.  Guitarist Andy Ewen wrote the tune in honor of Jerry Garcia after he went into a nearly fatal diabetic coma in 1986. 

Andy Ewen: Guitar, Composer
Doug DeRosa: Bass
Pat Dieter: Sax
Pepo Parisi: Drums

Live sound by Steve Summers

Digitized by Ryan Repenshek

Jerry's Brain (Crystal Corner, May 14th 1987)

Deal

The Planet Earth Rock and Roll Orchestra (PERRO) is a nickname given to some artists who recorded together in the early 1970s. They were predominantly members of Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young . Their first album together was for Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship's Blows Against the Empire.

Starship founder Paul Kantner came up with the term "Planet Earth Rock and Roll Orchestra", a label of reference to the San Francisco musicians that played on David Crosby's If I Could Only Remember My Name. During the sessions for Crosby's album at Wally Heider Studios, the musicians of each band (who were working in other rooms) dropped in to the sessions and improvised hours of music, and everything was recorded. Some of the basic tracks played during these recorded sessions in 1971 were used for Crosby's album. Engineer Stephen Barncard and David Crosby made rough mixes of some of the session tapes, and in 1991 Graham Nash sent a DAT tape to Paul Kantner which later showed up in the tape trading markets as a 'pristine' digital copy. Barncard came up with the PERRO abbreviation when he needed to identify the 2 inch wide tapes on sides, standing vertically.

During the sessions, Jerry Garcia came up with the Mountain Song progression. But never did anything with it. So later, he gave the chord progression to Paul Kantner who developed the lyrics to the Mountain Song.

The Mountain Song

"#41" jam 10/1/23

Rain/Water songs for the Los Angeles fires

1/23/25 Rain/Water songs for Los Angeles

covering bird song by the grateful dead with shed session

Bird Song 𓅯 voice memo @ rehearsal with my dad + uncles (Grateful Dead Cover)

Jamdemic - covers deal, by Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Recorded live at Big Bear Lodge in Brookline NH. One of the few songs in the catalog of Dead and Garcia that does not have a bridge in the song. It pushes forward with the bouncy rhythm and has a great chorus - we love playing it!

Jamdemic band is based in the Southern NH area and mixes up Classic “Deep Cut” tunes from Classic Rock, Blues, Funk, Country Rock & Jamband genres. We also create tasty jammy originals while continuing to perform amazing cover songs from AC/DC, Bob Seger, David Bowie, Joe Walsh, Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, Blues Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, Pink Floyd, the Band The Who, and many many more!

If you love something, set it free.  If it comes back to you, it was meant to be.  Unless you throw it in the river.

Step into a world where acoustic melodies and innovative soundscapes collide. AC’s After Couch is a dynamic experience that transforms familiar tunes into captivating, multi-layered experiences through the art of looping. With just an acoustic guitar and a passion for creativity, AC breathes new life into classic hits and modern favorites, weaving intricate harmonies and rhythms in real-time.
AC’s performances are a journey of musical exploration, where every note is crafted on the spot and every song becomes a unique tapestry of sound. From intimate coffeehouse gigs to lively festival stages, AC delivers an unforgettable experience that celebrates the beauty of acoustic music and the limitless possibilities of live looping.
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