Random music news for Thursday, December 6, 2018
December 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1969, Hells Angels security people murdered a concert-goer during a set by the Rolling Stones at
Browsing the "Grateful Dead" Tag
How the Grateful Dead changed concert sound systems forever
September 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
When we go to a show today, we expect the PA system to deliver proper sound, no matter how big
Random music news for Monday, August 6, 2018
August 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I’m supposed to be on vacation this week, so apologies if there are fewer posts than usual. Back to normal
Random Music News for Friday, June 2, 2017
June 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1999 that Bhutan became the last country in the world to get television. And
Are You a Grateful Dead Fan? Then Read This.
March 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I’ve never been much of a jam band fan, but I do appreciate how these bands super-serve their audiences. This culture
Random Music News for Friday, April 29, 2016
April 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Did you know there was an experimental 3D TV broadcast on this date in 1953? Neither did I. And now,
Random Music News for Saturday, March 26, 2016
March 26th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Happy 45th birthday, Bangladesh! And now, the music news. What do you think of about a triple bill of Black
The Live Music Industry Had a $20 Billion Year in 2015. Thank You, Grateful Dead.
December 13th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
The combination of more artists on the road to make up for falling music sales and escalating ticket prices has
Random Music News for Wednesday, September 23, 2015
September 23rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I can’t believe how much baseball matters to me now. I haven’t been this wrapped up in MLB since 1993.
Random Music News for Saturday, July 25, 2015
July 25th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
In Vegas for Rush. I have to hear “2112” one more time. Let’s examine what’s making music news this Saturday.
Random Music News for Wednesday, July 8, 2015
July 8th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
As we watch the markets react to the Greece situation, it could be a whole lot worse. On this day
How the Grateful Dead Changed Concert Sound Forever
July 6th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
If you’re in the Greater Toronto Area this week, traffic is going to be a nightmare. Not just because of
The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Heart on Astrophyscists
July 5th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
As the Dead wind down their 50-year career, founding drummer Mickey Hart will have more time to exploring the Big
Fare Thee Well, Grateful Dead. And Thanks for All the Tech
July 5th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Yeah, they were the quintessential hippie band, but the Grateful Dead was also one of the most pioneering groups in
Random Music News for Saturday, July 4, 2015
July 4th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Remember when there weren’t fears about a terrorist plot on July 4? A good list: 10 songs that were stolen.
Random Music News for Friday, July 3, 2015
July 3rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Oh, dear, America. You’ve only got 24 hours to brush up on what tomorrow means. Rush wants to make a
Random Music News for Monday, June 29, 2015
June 29th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Today is the 8th birthday of the iPhone. Interested in a documentary on hip hop fashion? Click here. The Meat
50th Anniversary Grateful Dead Tie-Dyed Ties. (Well, Scarves, Actually.)
June 9th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
This comes from an outfit called GratefulGirls.com. Buy now!
Random Music News for Saturday, June 6, 2015
June 6th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Remind me to phone my mom about her birthday. Here’s a story on how U2 is coping with all the
Random Music News for Wednesday, June 3, 2015
June 3rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Should we read anything into the fact that it’s Caitlyn Jenner with a C instead of with a K? That
Random Music News for Friday, May 29, 2015
May 29th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Finally on my way home. Singapore-Tokyo-Calgary-Toronto. All in steerage, of course. Teaching hip hop in Hong Kong. Fun: an oral
The Deadheads Are Back
May 10th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Did they ever really go away? Or were Grateful Dead fans just waiting for an opportunity to show themselves again?
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